Books for guys

[vashti]

I think reading books can improve your punctuation, spelling, and grammar. I notice people that don't read often have sub-par abilities in that area.

*cough cough*

[Indignant]

I love the drama and passion of Victor Hugo.

[vashti]

When I am done with school, I think I will buy a book and stay in my pajamas under the covers until I have finished reading it. I hope it will be raining.

[Only-virgins]

I think reading books can improve your punctuation, spelling, and grammar. I notice people that don't read often have sub-par abilities in that area.

*cough cough*

I don't have sub-par grammar and punctuation abilities. That is even though the last book I read for pure entertainment was a goosebump 13 years ago.

[Lipp]

Well, I know for one that if you ain't got english as your first language its a brilliant way to keep it up if you don't speak it on an everyday basis, I haven't read a swedish book in ages but have gone through a bunch of english ones over the past few years.

It's portable, interesting and screen-less.

[Charlie Boy II]

I've read ferociously since I was eight years old. I'm always astonished by people who say things like "I don't read". It's like saying "I don't listen to music."

I read every single night. Even if I come home at 4.30am off my tits, i'll still read before I go to sleep. It's one of my most deeply ingrained habits and one of my great loves.

[Gribble]

I don't have sub-par grammar and punctuation abilities. That is even though the last book I read for pure entertainment was a goosebump 13 years ago.

Says the guy who doesn't know the difference between then and than.

[Dasein]

Vash my partner is very well read and loves Sci Fi novels.

He recommends based on his current reading Peter F. Hamilton.

Start with Pandora’s star

[misombra]

i love books by edward abbey. anything he writes is good.

[boobaa]

Vash, basically I think I gave you lots of hints. And I amde a clear mention on Dune. Oh, and if he has no clear border of liking sci-fi or horror then Bradburys "Kaleidoscope" is good too. Its a collection of short sci-fi and horror stories. Not particulary gold, but good reading anyways...

But I truly suggest Douglas Adams though. "Hitchhikers guide to galaxy" and all the sequels. But if he is a reader, he probably has red it already... ask him.

[Gribble]

Hitchhiker's Guide is good, but only if you think he can appreciate British humor and wacky science fiction.

[DoesntMatter]

I read "Around the World in Eighty Days" a looong time ago but really liked it

[lovesjoyajm]

Well, I know for one that if you ain't got english as your first language its a brilliant way to keep it up if you don't speak it on an everyday basis, I haven't read a swedish book in ages but have gone through a bunch of english ones over the past few years.

True. But reading in English is good for native English speakers, too. It increases your vocabulary. And good authors can use words in a way that you won't encounter in a magazine article or on the internet.

I've read ferociously since I was eight years old. I'm always astonished by people who say things like "I don't read". It's like saying "I don't listen to music."

I read every single night. Even if I come home at 4.30am off my tits, i'll still read before I go to sleep. It's one of my most deeply ingrained habits and one of my great loves.

I agree.

Vash, I'm not really into Science Fiction/Fantasy so I don't know if I can help in that area, but I just read a book called "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski. It was recommended by a guy. If you buy it, make sure you flip through it. It's wacky.

[Dasein]

I've read ferociously since I was eight years old. I'm always astonished by people who say things like "I don't read". It's like saying "I don't listen to music."

I agree. I love reading. I usually read before bed most nights.

On the flip side I hate those pseudo intellectual types who say they don't watch television and only read. It is like you have just said you have a communicable disease if you admit to watching a bit of telly.

[TheGreek]

The Natural is a good book. I read that my sophomore year. It's a story of a guy who makes it into the big leagues, makes quite a bit of money, and chases after women. It's a good story. One of the few books I read in school that I actually liked.

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