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89- jenblacksheep
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I'm always on the look out for something new to read, and I'm making a list of books that I want to read and then ordering a few at a time.
Just wanted some suggestions of what books you think are worth reading. At the moment I'm reading a lot of books that were made into films. But you can pick anything you like, old, new, watever and say why you like it.
If someone else recommends a book that you've read then say whether you liked it or not!I like the stories where the characters are real people with real problems,
something difficult to find nowadays where almost everything is magic, demons and transformers.
I have favorite authors, instead of favorite books.
I have special predilection for Graham Greene, I like anything that he has written.
Many of his novels have been adapted for movies:
- The Third Man
- The Quiet American
- Travels with My Aunt
- The Honorary Consul
- The Human Factor
among others.
Another author that I like is Umberto Eco, his Foucault's Pendulum it is a very interesting story.
For stories or short stories, authors of my country: Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar.My two faves are The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey and Pillars of the Earth, a novel by Ken Follett.
I have read each, a couple of times...These were all mini series, though quite a while back. I read and can vouch for all of these books.
Winds of War by Herman Wouk. Also War and Remembrance.
Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry
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StefanMDP wrote:
I like the stories where the characters are real people with real problems,
something difficult to find nowadays where almost everything is magic, demons and transformers.
I have favorite authors, instead of favorite books.
I have special predilection for Graham Greene, I like anything that he has written.
Many of his novels have been adapted for movies:
- The Third Man
- The Quiet American
- Travels with My Aunt
- The Honorary Consul
- The Human Factor
among others.
Another author that I like is Umberto Eco, his Foucault's Pendulum it is a very interesting story.
For stories or short stories, authors of my country: Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar.The Quiet American! I think my mum has that. I've seen the film but not read the book. Maybe she still has it. Not heard of any of his other books though.
Foucault's Pendulum sounds familiar, as does the author, but i don't know why. I think I've also heard of Jorge Luis Borges but again don't know where I've heard him from. What has he written? 
15- Wonder_Woman
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*The Glass Castle
A Memoir
by Jeannette Walls
*Eat, Pray, Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert.
A Best Seller. One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
was still my childhood favoriteFRAMES OF MIND, by Howard Gardner; an insightful investigation of the theory of multiple intelligences, what they are, how they operate, how they're manifest, and how they're demonstrated in case examples which include famous names in science and art.
A HERITAGE OF STONE, by New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison; one of the clearest and most readable presentations on the assassination of JFK. It's also one of the most credible books on that subject, plainly identifying the political and social influence on America that the assassination of JFK created. It also identifies the most likely sources of the assassination.
LIGHT MY FIRE, by Ray Manzarek of THE DOORS; excellent source of details about the group, about Jim Morrison, his impact on fans, and his relationship with the group. The group's intro to the music industry was a bit surprising to me when I read it; they had a hard time gettin' in. But boy oh boy, once they DID get in.... I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes 60s Rock. The movie by Oliver Stone is very enjoyable as well. It's called 'THE DOORS.'jenblacksheep wrote:
Foucault's Pendulum sounds familiar, as does the author, but i don't know why. I think I've also heard of Jorge Luis Borges but again don't know where I've heard him from. What has he written?
Umberto Eco is the author of "The Name of the Rose", a book that was adapted for movie (protagonized by Sean Connery and a very young Christian Slater)
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, essayist and poet.
Coincidentally, in "The Name of the Rose" Eco makes a homage to Borges represented by the blind monk and librarian Jorge of Burgos.
Borges had a passion for the time and the infinite, as it is reflected in his stories "The Aleph" and "The Library of Babel" to say only some."Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.
It's an interesting read focusing on young kids who are chosen to train to be General's in a future war. Very intelligent reading.You might want to try reading the following books:
1. Egonomics by David Marcum & Steven Smith
2. The 8th Habit from Effectiveness to Greatness
by Stephen R. Covey
3. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
Enjoy!CORRECTION: The book by Jim Garrison called A Heritage Of Stone identifies SOME of the most probable participants in the JFK assassination and conspiracy.
What kind of books are you interested in? If you are into social media there is a excellent ebook called The Authority Black Book that I highly recommend.You can download it at: http://www.authorityblackbook.com
86- bloodnlatex
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Circus of the Scars By Jan T. Gregor
If you ever wondered what happened to the original Jim Rose Circus Sideshow, then you will definitely want to read this book! Jim Rose stated in the press that he is quitting the sideshow biz. This may be the end of Jim Rose but -- this is the ONLY book that tells how it all began!
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Foucault's Pendulum sounds familiar, as does the author, but i don't know why. I think I've also heard of Jorge Luis Borges but again don't know where I've heard him from. What has he written?Borges is one of my favorite authors, I think that I read almost all his short stories (in Spanish) and I loved them, but be aware that the topics he wrote about are mostly intellectual ones. I don’t think that any of his stories will be made a blockbuster movie any time soon. I like to add “Ficciones” to the two suggested above.
“One hundred years of solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It is also highly recommended.
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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.
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tommen wrote:
What kind of books are you interested in? If you are into social media there is a excellent ebook called The Authority Black Book that I highly recommend.You can download it at: http://www.authorityblackbook.com
I don't really have a favourite kind of book. I read all kinds of things. I feel like I should read some proper 'classics' but I just can't get motivated to! My mum buys hundreds of books so usually I just work my way through those. I have some philosophy books that I feel I should read, like Plato's Republic which I studied at uni but never read all the way through.
I've just ordered:
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson
Inkspell - Cornelia Funke (which is a kids book, but i dont care
) 
83- theageofcake
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drkankles wrote:
"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.
It's an interesting read focusing on young kids who are chosen to train to be General's in a future war. Very intelligent reading.^^Awesome Awesome Awesome book. I don't agree with Card's personal politics but this was a wonderfully written, deeply poignant book about the dehumanizing process of harnessing greatness. Undoubtedly my favorite example of adolescent fiction.
jenblacksheep -- if you have any sort of sci fi leanings, I recommend - along with Ender's Game - Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End, which is about an advanced alien race that guides humanity into an age of peace. If there was one book that I would choose as my all time favorite - that's it.
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Watership Down by Richard Adams. If you have seen the film now read the book! I love it!
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theageofcake wrote:
drkankles wrote:
"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.
It's an interesting read focusing on young kids who are chosen to train to be General's in a future war. Very intelligent reading.^^Awesome Awesome Awesome book. I don't agree with Card's personal politics but this was a wonderfully written, deeply poignant book about the dehumanizing process of harnessing greatness. Undoubtedly my favorite example of adolescent fiction.
I like "Ender's Game" a lot too.
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Gravity's Rainbow, Thomas Pynchon.
