Do any of you retards read books?

[Rob]

Like the ones made out of paper?

I have read a shitload of books, and I'm really excited about starting this new one. If you read actual books, what is your all time favorite book? What's your favorite genre? Author?

[Barry-xlovecam]

Most of the books I read are business oriented or technical-- Kindle format I avoid reading paper. So maybe one or two a month.

Reading is work. For entertainment: A movie a few times a week. No TV -- I don't need junk-food for the brain.

Time is at a premium these days.

[Best-In-BC]

I read alot of classics and other books of interest

[stoka]

what is a books

[mikesouth]

I read lots and have a lot of favorites from Mark Twain to Hemmingway to Joe R Lansdale

recently read "Cartel" by Don Winslow...highly recommend it

[PSDan]

One of my fav writers is Dickens. In particular, Great Expectations.

[klinton]

yes. in last months i discovered viktor pielevin, but to comprehend his books fully, you have to:
a) have them translated by really good translator to enjoy fully beauty of the language
b) maybe be from Europe or Russia..as his way of thinking is easier to understand if you are from this region - dont know about that actually, just my guess

[AmeliaG]

Originally Posted by mikesouth

I read lots and have a lot of favorites from Mark Twain to Hemmingway to Joe R Lansdale

recently read "Cartel" by Don Winslow...highly recommend it

I love love love Don Winslow! Hadn't seen he had a new one out.

[Coup]

My favorites include: 1984, The Peoples History of the United States, Horton Hears a Who!


I recently read "Homocide: A Year on the Killing Streets" by David Simon. It was a fascinating and detailed look at the work of homicide detectives in baltimore. (The writer created the show "The Wire") and it is recommended reading for all the wire fans out there.

[johnnyloadproductions]

I don't read fiction much anymore.

I recently dropped everything off at the goodwill, trunk load of books.

I have 2 iPads, the 64GB iPad 4 is what I used for all my digital books. Get an amazon Kindle unlimited plan.

[CurrentlySober]

I used to buy and read books all the time. At least a book a month or so, all physical, and all on paper. I have never fancied the e-reader style, so I have never bought or purchased an e-book...

However I HAVE got really into audiobooks, that I can listen to while out and about. As such thats what I purchase these days.

My fav authors are Stephen King and Dean R Koontz. Currently 'reading' Finders Keepers by Stephen King

[AllAboutCams]

i used to

[j3rkules]

Lately I am reading only ebooks.

[LetterTwenty7]

Hey, great thread!
These are the last 3 books I read:

You are not your brain, Jeffrey Schwartz
The power of mind, Eckhart Tolle
The monk who sold his Ferrari, Robin Sharma

As you can see, I have been reading mostly classics lately, but I think these books can make you think and that is basically my favorite genre. Regarding the authors, I like the way Tolle thinks and writes, but honestly I don't pay attention to the authors of the books I read, as long as I like what he or she writes.

Real paper books WTF! I can't read ebooks since I already spend too much time in front of the monitors

[lezinterracial]

The Hackers Playbook Part 2 - Peter Kim
The Browser Hackers Handbook - Wade Alcorn
Waiting To Exhale - Terry McMillan

[maxjohan]

john steinbeck: of mice and men.

[mineistaken]

I only read paper books, it adds some "soul" if you know what I means. E-books are no no for me, plus staring at the screen is not the activity I prefer to prolong if not needed.

[mineistaken]

Oh, and last book from one week ago:
https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-pr...-art-deal.html

[loreen]

Originally Posted by LetterTwenty7

As you can see, I have been reading mostly classics lately

The books you mentioned are not classics

[SilentKnight]

I was always a voracious reader - but slowed down over the last few years. ATM I'm tryin' to read Stephen King's 11/22/63.

Favorite book - probably Contact by Carl Sagan.

[dyna mo]

I have many leather bound books. I'm kind of a big deal. My apartment smells of rich mahogany.

[LetterTwenty7]

Originally Posted by loreen

The books you mentioned are not classics

Heh maybe you are right. I figure everyone has read those, but maybe I am wrong.

[SIK]

I used to get rewards for most read books and shit back when i was young (school days)... but fuck, didn't read a book for 10 years now I guess

sex.. it's too damn fun

[Rochard]

Although I have a ton of paper books, I mostly use the Kindle store now. A lot of my books are about Nazi Germany, so I've had to remove those from sight because it look like I was a Nazi lover or something.

The last book I read was Helter Skelter about Charles Mansion and the murders, just finished it last night. I quickly rolled into "Failure Is Not An Option" by Gene Kranz. (I had no idea he was at NASA pretty much from day one.)

Recently I've been into autobiographies of musicians starting with the Beatles and then Freddie Mercury of Queen. Billy Idol was an interesting read. Remember the Cherry Pie girl? Her name is Bobbie Brown and her autobiographie was an interesting look at the hair band culture on the 1980s. I read about Guns & Roses also.

[SIK]

Originally Posted by Rochard

The last book I read was Hitler

I fixed it for ya

[arock10]

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

Most of the books I read are business oriented or technical-- Kindle format I avoid reading paper. So maybe one or two a month.

Reading is work. For entertainment: A movie a few times a week. No TV -- I don't need junk-food for the brain.

Time is at a premium these days.

TV these days imo is much better then the movies that are made. Seems only way to make money with movies any more is action sequels


As for reading books... Nope, do all my reading on gfy

[Rob]

I've tried the eBook thing, but it just doesn't work for me. I've been reading since I was a child and it's a way I not only learn, but release stress. Something about holding a book and turning the pages is comforting to me. But I only read fiction and educational, if it's technical I read online. Can't sit through a programming book.

There are some good books so far. Here are some of my personal favorites, in no particular order.

- Trinity by Leon Uris
- Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet (I read World Without End as well, but didn't come close to Pillars)
- Inge: A Girl's Journey Through Nazi Europe by Inge Joseph Bleier
- The Game of Thrones Series by Martin
- The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson
- Anything by Patricia Cornwell --- yeah, yeah, it's dumb shit, but I love Kay Scarpetta and her hot little lesbian niece.
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee -- such a great book
- 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

There are plenty more, those are the ones that just came to mind when I think of great books. I've read a lot of the classics, but I just can't get into them. Emily Bronte is decent, and Oscar Wilde isn't horrible.

[Colmike9]

"I Am Jackie Chan" by Jackie Chan is a great book.

[CDSmith]

Originally Posted by PSDan

One of my fav writers is Dickens. In particular, Great Expectations.

What larks, Pip?

Do you read books?

I read pretty much everything I can get my hands on, always have. I've read everything from Dickens and Hardy and Twain to Grisham and Stephen King, from Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke to Follett and Cussler, and back again. I'm currently reading one from Anne Rice called The Witching Hour, and before it I completed my second read-through of the existing five Game of Thrones books. I've also in past years poured through dozens of business and self-help books, Authors like Og Mandino, Littauer, and everyone's favorite (or should be) Carnegie.

Favorites? Way too many to list. Name one of my favorite authors and it's often too difficult to name a single favorite. One of the sci-fi series I found quite interesting was titled The Moat in God's Eye, by Niven & Pournelle.
The First Americans series by Sarabande, and likewise The Clan of the Cavebear series by Auel were super great reads.
The Bastard, aka; The American Bicentennial series by John Jakes.
Just about every novel James A Michener ever wrote was an epic series unto itself, Chesapeake was the last one I read by him and it was terrific.


But I think the real question in this thread is the 'why' rather than just listing the 'what'. And for that I think I will defer to the wisdom of Tyrion Lannister who said simply this: ?My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer and I have my mind...and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge. That's why I read so much Jon Snow.?
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

Words to live by if there ever were any.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by CDSmith

But I think the real question in this thread is the 'why' rather than just listing the 'what'. And for that I think I will defer to the wisdom of Tyrion Lannister who said simply this: ?My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer and I have my mind...and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge. That's why I read so much Jon Snow.?
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

Love it!

I'll be honest, book five was a mofo to get through. I wanted to read the series before watching the HBO series, and I'm glad I did. But book five...wow. And it's not like it's an easy 400 pager you can finish in a day. I already pre-ordered book six.

[Mediamix]

I'm really into true crime books.. I'm now reading the biography of Pablo Escobar.

[CDSmith]

Originally Posted by Rob

Love it!

I'll be honest, book five was a mofo to get through. I wanted to read the series before watching the HBO series, and I'm glad I did. But book five...wow. And it's not like it's an easy 400 pager you can finish in a day. I already pre-ordered book six.

I'm looking forward to book 6 as well. It's been a long time coming. I'm wondering though, if there's to be a book 7, how many more years we'll be waiting for that? I'm hoping beyond hope that Martin will surprise us all and finish out the series before I'm dead and buried.

Originally Posted by Mediamix

I'm really into true crime books.. I'm now reading the biography of Pablo Escobar.

One that I enjoyed many years ago was called The Sleeping Lady: The story of David Carpenter, aka "The Trailside Killer" by Robert Graysmith. I've noticed over the years since the early 80's that he is rarely if ever included in conversations about notorious serial killers, yet he was definitely among the worst of the lot. Not THE worst, but close. Quite an engrossing read nontheless.

It's out of print now but I see you can order a used copy from amazon and other places, or if you're a library-goer you'll no doubt find it there.

[Cutty]

Originally Posted by Rob

Like the ones made out of paper?

I have read a shitload of books, and I'm really excited about starting this new one. If you read actual books, what is your all time favorite book? What's your favorite genre? Author?

pbbc only reads books when they locked up in the joint.

[BUDOAR]

Originally Posted by Rob

Like the ones made out of paper?

I have read a shitload of books, and I'm really excited about starting this new one. If you read actual books, what is your all time favorite book? What's your favorite genre? Author?

Yes, almost every day. Belletristic mostly, only on paper, my all time favorite is "One Flew over The Cuckoo's Nest", Ken Kesey.

[CaptainHowdy]

Originally Posted by Rob

paper

[MiamiBoyz]

The Bible is the only book that should not be burned!

The word of our lord is all one needs!

ASSHOLE

[AmeliaG]

Originally Posted by CDSmith

What larks, Pip?





I read pretty much everything I can get my hands on, always have. I've read everything from Dickens and Hardy and Twain to Grisham and Stephen King, from Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke to Follett and Cussler, and back again. I'm currently reading one from Anne Rice called The Witching Hour, and before it I completed my second read-through of the existing five Game of Thrones books. I've also in past years poured through dozens of business and self-help books, Authors like Og Mandino, Littauer, and everyone's favorite (or should be) Carnegie.

Favorites? Way too many to list. Name one of my favorite authors and it's often too difficult to name a single favorite. One of the sci-fi series I found quite interesting was titled The Moat in God's Eye, by Niven & Pournelle.
The First Americans series by Sarabande, and likewise The Clan of the Cavebear series by Auel were super great reads.
The Bastard, aka; The American Bicentennial series by John Jakes.
Just about every novel James A Michener ever wrote was an epic series unto itself, Chesapeake was the last one I read by him and it was terrific.


But I think the real question in this thread is the 'why' rather than just listing the 'what'. And for that I think I will defer to the wisdom of Tyrion Lannister who said simply this: “My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer and I have my mind...and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge. That's why I read so much Jon Snow.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

Words to live by if there ever were any.

Great quote! GRRM's journey to bummersville kinda makes my interest in his stuff peter out, although I've read all of his short stories and most if his novels and books he's edited.

Except pretty much in high school, when I lived overseas, I've read a few books a month every month since I was six. Hopefully all those whetstones are doing their job

I'm reading The Affinities today. SF about social modeling to find a group of people where one fits and will not be misunderstood. So, basically Narnia for adults.

[2MuchMark]

[SBJ]

I didn't use to read much till I got my ipad and now my samsung tablet. Since 2013 I've read 24 out of 27 Harlan Coben books. I haven't read the 3 that are geared towards teens yet. I also liked the 3 Tucker Max books.

I need to find a new author to read since I seem to have more time on my hands now.

[AdultKing]

I have converted most of my library to Kindle or iBooks.

Currently 621 books in Kindle. 103 in iBooks.

I probably buy two or three books on these platforms a week and read them.

Saves bookshelf space and less shit to gather dust.

[Sly]

Currently reading The Innovators by Walter Isaacson. Just finished The Nordstrom Way by Robert Spector.

[AdultKing]

Originally Posted by Sly

Currently reading The Innovators by Walter Isaacson. Just finished The Nordstrom Way by Robert Spector.

The Innovators is a great read.

[jimmycooper]

I have two books at my bedside, the Marine Corps Code of Conduct and the King James Bible.

[L-Pink]

Great thread title.

Read real books only. Not as much as I once did, maybe 2 a month down from 1 or 2 a week. Fiction and history.

[Matyko]

Kurt Vonnegut is my favorite author if I have to pick one. The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy is My Bible though.

[AmeliaG]

Originally Posted by SBJ

I didn't use to read much till I got my ipad and now my samsung tablet. Since 2013 I've read 24 out of 27 Harlan Coben books. I haven't read the 3 that are geared towards teens yet. I also liked the 3 Tucker Max books.

I need to find a new author to read since I seem to have more time on my hands now.

If you like Harlen Corben, Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Michael Connelly might appeal to you. I've read a high percentage of each of their books.

[AmeliaG]

Originally Posted by Matyko

Kurt Vonnegut is my favorite author if I have to pick one. The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy is My Bible though.

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[SBJ]

Originally Posted by AmeliaG

If you like Harlen Corben, Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Michael Connelly might appeal to you. I've read a high percentage of each of their books.

cool thanks! I'll make note of all of them and buy one this week.

[stoka]

Originally Posted by AdultKing

I have converted most of my library to Kindle or iBooks.

what do you mean "converted to"? I hope that doesn't mean that you traded real books for digital ones

[SBJ]

Originally Posted by AdultKing

I have converted most of my library to Kindle or iBooks.

Originally Posted by stoka

what do you mean "converted to"? I hope that doesn't mean that you traded real books for digital ones

maybe he scanned each book one page at a time?