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Post by eod89 on Apr 5, 2010 15:42:39 GMT -5
I've been on a thread kick lately. I probably made 3 or 4 in the last two days.
anyway, I'd like to know everybody's favorite books. Try to keep the list short (maybe no more than 4 or 5), and if you feel like it, explain why you like that book.
here's my list (in no particular order).
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower-- I read this when I was going through the same awkwardness and identity development that the protagonist Charlie was going through. While my life was filled with less experimentation, I always thought of myself as a sort of wallflower. Even though I probably wouldn't relate to some of the issues brought up in the bookl anymore, the love I had for all the characters still exists.
2. Da Vinci Code -- I'm a sucker for Dan Brown's writing. His way of blending suspense, thrill, and--for the most part--accurate history is captivating.
3. Angels and Demons -- Same reasons I chose Da Vinci Code.
4. 1984 -- I'll preface by saying I was the ONLY person in my senior class that enjoyed this book. Most of the people thought it was dry and boring. I suppose if you grow up reading thriller and horror novels the idea of reading about the inner-workings of an oppressive utopia doesn't quite get you off. Anyway.. I loved pretty much everything about this book, except for Winston's varicose ulcer.. gross.
5. I had trouble choosing this one. I ultimately decided on a three-way tie between Of Mice and Men, Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, and You Can't Get There From Here. All three of these books are amazing in their on respect, and they each touched me in different ways.
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Post by evets on Apr 5, 2010 16:12:36 GMT -5
I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, and I'd have to say my two favorite sci-fi books are: - Ender's game (Orson Scott Card) - A Brave New World (Aldous Huxley) In fantasy books, I can't really name a favorite, (other than Lord of the Rings of course, but that's in its own category. ) but I really like the Sword of Shanarra trilogy by Terry Brooks, and "The Fionivar Tapestry" trilogy by Guy Gavriel Kay. I'm currently reading through Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, on book #8.
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Post by eod89 on Apr 5, 2010 16:15:00 GMT -5
I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, and I'd have to say my two favorite sci-fi books are: - Ender's game (Orson Scott Card) - A Brave New World (Aldous Huxley) In fantasy books, I can't really name a favorite, (other than Lord of the Rings of course, but that's in its own category. ) but I really like the Sword of Shanarra trilogy by Terry Brooks, and "The Fionivar Tapestry" trilogy by Guy Gavriel Kay. I'm currently reading through Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, on book #8. Scifi is an interesting genre to read. I've been reading quite a bit of Michael Crichton lately.
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Post by Leo McGinnis on Apr 5, 2010 16:31:17 GMT -5
I don't read very often, but when I do read I usually take to Fantasy, unless I'm reading random books friends recommend me. My favorite is the A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series by George R. R. Martin. Before that I really loved Lord of the Rings (still do) but now it kinda pales in comparison. Even though it's perhaps not as great as the two series I mentioned, everyone in my university department has read Harry Potter and loves to talk about it and I'm always the only one who doesn't know what they're talking about. I mean, I've seen the films, but it's not the same. So I'll get to reading that. Someday. Non-fantasy stuff I like: White Fang, The Great Gatsby, Treasure Island and most novels by Hemingway.
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Post by metallica210 on Apr 5, 2010 17:44:51 GMT -5
- Ender's game (Orson Scott Card) you are now my favorite person on this message board! my two favorite books are: - Ender's Game - Wizard's First Rule <--- the entire series of books, not just that one.
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Post by Johncoyne on Apr 5, 2010 17:49:16 GMT -5
I love the book King Dork. It's a great read for any guys who like classic rock and are around the age of 13. 14 might even work, but 12 is too young for this book.
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Post by lydia on Apr 5, 2010 17:57:04 GMT -5
East Of Eden Anna Karenina
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Post by zAkAtAk on Apr 5, 2010 17:58:20 GMT -5
Mice and Men was a HORRIBLE book. It's a waste of literary space.
My 3 favorite books in order:
1. The Catcher in the Rye 2. Hamlet 3. The Stranger (It's a book about a man that is put to death due for his lack of emotions and religious beliefs)
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Post by imtwenty on Apr 5, 2010 18:19:38 GMT -5
Mice and Men was a HORRIBLE book. It's a waste of literary space. 3. The Stranger (It's a book about a man that is put to death due for his lack of emotions and religious beliefs) I liked Mice and Men. It was not amazing or awesome. It was ok. Waste of literary space is a little harsh...I think... The Stranger is in my top 5!!! I really like Camus. All of Camus. I have a literary crush on Camus. Other Good BooksTrout Fishing in America by Richard Brautigan. [It is not about trout fishing. Well...it is about trout fishing. It isn't about anything. 100 Years of Solitude by Gaberiel Garcia Marquez [It is epic. I literally is an epic...kinda]
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Post by eod89 on Apr 5, 2010 18:22:52 GMT -5
Mice and Men was a HORRIBLE book. It's a waste of literary space. LIES! Attachments:
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Post by eod89 on Apr 5, 2010 18:24:48 GMT -5
1. The Catcher in the Rye When I tried to read that book I was very young and I couldn't really relate to anything. I have a feeling that If I picked it up now I would love it.
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Post by stephen5000 on Apr 5, 2010 18:32:03 GMT -5
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower-- I read this when I was going through the same awkwardness and identity development that the protagonist Charlie was going through. While my life was filled with less experimentation, I always thought of myself as a sort of wallflower. Even though I probably wouldn't relate to some of the issues brought up in the book anymore, the love I had for all the characters still exists. I loved that book!
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Post by stephen5000 on Apr 5, 2010 18:54:28 GMT -5
Ok, I'll give a list of some of my favourite books of recent years. I've been reading a lot of young adult books, and I tend to like fantasy & sci-fi (specifically steampunk & dystopia). His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman; great fantasy series and one of the best stories I've ever read; It's inspired by Milton's Paradise Lost, and really encourages you to think about your inner most beliefs. A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket; this series is totally freakin' awesome; the story is ludicrous and the narrative is always playing word games - I'd compare it to the works of Lewis Carroll; though it's more character driven than fantasy based. American Gods by Neil Gaiman; I love everything I've read by Neil Gaiman ( Coraline was the best children's horror story I've ever read); reading this book was a constant mental orgasm - it's all about Gods old and new and their respective mythologies. I just finished reading The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix; individually the books were good, but the series as a whole was excellent (especially considering the ending); its about a kid who is saved from death-by-asthma to be forced into the politics of a bizarre version of Heaven. My favourite book of all time is still Dune by Frank Herbert. It was so great that I've so far refused to read the sequels, lest they spoil what was a near-perfect book.
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Post by chelseeyuh on Apr 5, 2010 19:02:27 GMT -5
3. The Stranger (It's a book about a man that is put to death due for his lack of emotions and religious beliefs) I read that book for my French class. Je l'aime aussi! My favorite books are probably: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokav Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross
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Post by eod89 on Apr 5, 2010 19:12:37 GMT -5
It seems like The Stranger is a book I'll have to check out in the future.
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Post by zAkAtAk on Apr 5, 2010 19:48:42 GMT -5
It seems like The Stranger is a book I'll have to check out in the future. It's really short.
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Post by bleabot on Apr 5, 2010 19:50:35 GMT -5
Mice and Men was a HORRIBLE book. It's a waste of literary space. You make me sad =( 1. Of Mice and Men - It's amazing, not horrible! D:< It remains the only book to make me cry. 2. Count of Monte Cristo - Uh, well, it's incredible. It's about a man imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit and how he deals with the three people responsible for it. I can't believe how many life lessons Dumas put into this book...then again, it's 1,200 pages long, so I guess he had a lot of space to do it. 3. Battle Royal - Okay, it's not one of my favorites, but it's great as a mindless escape. Kids killing each other? Check. Eyes being popped? Check. Emotionless badass? Check. Sounds good to me.
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Post by zAkAtAk on Apr 5, 2010 19:56:34 GMT -5
I don't remember the names that well so bear with me.
There was very little in the way of plot. Lenny (the little one) is really annoying. I hated him. What was the plot moved very slowly for no reason. The only part of the book worth reading is the last chapter iirc.
TELL ME ABOUT THE RABBITS GEORGE TELL ME ABOUT THE RABBITS.
stfu little kid.
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Post by eod89 on Apr 5, 2010 20:02:59 GMT -5
I don't remember the names that well so bear with me. There was very little in the way of plot. Lenny (the little one) is really annoying. I hated him. What was the plot moved very slowly for no reason. The only part of the book worth reading is the last chapter iirc. TELL ME ABOUT THE RABBITS GEORGE TELL ME ABOUT THE RABBITS. stfu little kid. You can't be serious. Lennie is the large one. He is much larger and stronger than George, but because of his mental disability, he depends entirely on him. He sees the world with a child-like enchantment, and thinks that ultimate, everything will work out., which makes it incredibly sad when they don't. I almost think you are trolling. Edit: I made this reply with the assumption that you didn't understand the plot or characters, but I just realized that maybe you just mixed up the main characters.
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Post by zAkAtAk on Apr 5, 2010 20:10:25 GMT -5
I probably did get the name's confused. I'm actually kinda impressed I remembered as much as I did.
I must say, that I was not sad one bit when he got shot. I wasn't involved with the characters at all.
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