Books

[isucyfan]

Ok, so we have had a couple of threads about the music you are listening to...how about a thread about the written word?

What are you reading now, or what is the last book you read?

A recent study showed that only 1 in 4 of the average American adult read any book in the past year, so if you didn't read one, maybe this thread can serve as inspiration.

I just finished "Night" by Elie Wiesel, and am now reading "Science Friction" by Michael Shermer.

 

[LindenCy]

Just finished "The Power of God and the gods of Power" and am working on Panentheism by Baker Academic Press.

 

[Erik4Cy]

The only books I have had time to read are my designated readings for school...I don't have time to read for pleasure outside of school...

 

[cyclonedave25]

Books... what are those??? :wink:
Seriously though, I don't read very much unless it's the sports page. But, I do like Gary Paulson and John Grisham books.

 

[Angie]

Right now I'm reading [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Chuck-Klosterman-IV-Curious-Dangerous/dp/0743284895/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210645118&sr=8-1"]Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas[/ame] - he writes a lot of articles for ESPN and all kinds of music magazines, so it's a whole bunch of his essays.

 

[isucyfan]

The only books I have had time to read are my designated readings for school...I don't have time to read for pleasure outside of school...

I hear you. I just finished up my first semester of grad school, and didn't read anything but assigned readings for 3 months.

Books... what are those??? :wink:
Seriously though, I don't read very much unless it's the sports page. But, I do like Gary Paulson and John Grisham books.

I read Paulsen's "Hatchet" for a children's lit class...he's great. My oldest boy is now into him.

 

[Kyle]

I don't think I've read an entire book for pleasure in years. I've read a small number of complete books and very large chunks of textbooks for school purposes though. Most of my leisurely reading consists of reading stuff on the internet, such as CF.

I would recommend the book "Getting to Yes" by Fisher and Ury. I had to read it for class, but it was a very good book that has influenced my thinking not only in regards to negotiations, but also politics and the approach I take to debate on CF. It is available for next to nothing on half.com.
Half.com / Books / Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving in

 

[tman24]

I am currently reading Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. So far it is really interesting. This is my first book that I have read on Star Wars and so far I like it.

 

[wartknight]

Read several of Dan Brown's books in the last year
Also "MIssed Fortune:101" and "Pirates of Mannhattan"

 

[SeattleClone]

I'm reading "The World Without Us", which I heard about on this site. It is about what would happen to everything on the planet if human life suddenly ceased to exist. Someone here mentioned it in a zombie thread, and it piqued my interest. It is pretty good so far.

I used to read A LOT when I was in middle school and high school, but I stopped reading for pleasure once I got to college and had to read for class. The last thing I wanted to do in my free time was read. During my first few years after college, I was usually too stressed and burnt out from work to read after work, I usually just watched tv and surfed the net. I've just recently started again, and feel a lot better about myself when I read during the evening instead of watching tv. Not that there aren't nights (such as this one) where I still watch tv and surf the net!

 

[isucyfan]

I know there is another thread on CF about having kids...

I would recommend all parents and future parents read "The Read-Aloud Handbook", by Jim Trelease. It provides research and insight as to the importance of reading to your kids.

I am considering giving it to all parents I know as baby shower/birth gifts.

 

[isucyfan]

I'm reading "The World Without Us", which I heard about on this site. It is about what would happen to everything on the planet if human life suddenly ceased to exist. Someone here mentioned it in a zombie thread, and it piqued my interest. It is pretty good so far.

Great book. Very thought-provoking.

Kudos to you for forgoing some TV for reading.

 

[Iastfan112]

Just reread Catch 22 recently also am reading, very slowly, The Bourne Identity. Catch 22 is a must read people!

 

[C.John]

Currently reading 'No End Save Victory-Perspectives on World War II' which consists of essays from Stephen E. Ambrose, Caleb Carr and many others.

Prior to this I read 'Broken Skin' by Stuart McBride and 'Velocity' by Dean Koontz. I order a handful of new books from one or two of the discount book sites every month or so, looking for a handful of authors I like, but for the most part I'll order whatever trips my trigger. With hardbounds at only $3to$6 dollars it's easy to afford random books. Sometimes you get lucky and you'll find a new author that you like, while other times you'll find a few clunkers of an author, but oh well, because like I stress to my kids, reading is fun-damental.

 

[isucyfan]

Currently reading 'No End Save Victory-Perspectives on World War II' which consists of essays from Stephen E. Ambrose, Caleb Carr and many others.

Prior to this I read 'Broken Skin' by Stuart McBride and 'Velocity' by Dean Koontz. I order a handful of new books from one or two of the discount book sites every month or so, looking for a handful of authors I like, but for the most part I'll order whatever trips my trigger. With hardbounds at only $3to$6 dollars it's easy to afford random books. Sometimes you get lucky and you'll find a new author that you like, while other times you'll find a few clunkers of an author, but oh well, because like I stress to my kids, reading is fun-damental.

Out of curiosity...what discount book sites do you shop?

Half.com? Abebooks? Books-a-million? Amazon?

 

[C.John]

My favorite is BookCloseouts.com.

 

[cmoneyr]

B...ook? Can you please elaborate?

Last book I started to read was the dog whisperer book, but I get distracted easily so I didn't finish it.

 

[Iastfan112]

Currently reading 'No End Save Victory-Perspectives on World War II' which consists of essays from Stephen E. Ambrose, Caleb Carr and many others.

Prior to this I read 'Broken Skin' by Stuart McBride and 'Velocity' by Dean Koontz. I order a handful of new books from one or two of the discount book sites every month or so, looking for a handful of authors I like, but for the most part I'll order whatever trips my trigger. With hardbounds at only $3to$6 dollars it's easy to afford random books. Sometimes you get lucky and you'll find a new author that you like, while other times you'll find a few clunkers of an author, but oh well, because like I stress to my kids, reading is fun-damental.

Have you read Ambrose's book Undaunted Courage, always liked Lewis and Clark and his book was a great one about the whole trip, really enjoyed the part about planning and forming.

Since your mentioned WWII, I'm reading The War Comes to Plum Street by Bruce Smith for class. Its pretty good but the reading is a little too intensive per day for me to enjoy it fully

 

[C.John]

Have you read Ambrose's book Undaunted Courage,

No I haven't, I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

My Ambrose collection includes Band of Brothers and The Wild Blue. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Topshelf]

Trying to learn a little bit about the country I live in. Just finished reading "Rape of Nanking." Now I'm reading "China Roads."

Also read some sports books this year.