Hitchhiker's Guide is good, but only if you think he can appreciate British humor and wacky science fiction.
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Hitchhiker's Guide is good, but only if you think he can appreciate British humor and wacky science fiction.
I read "Around the World in Eighty Days" a looong time ago but really liked it
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.Quote:
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.
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Boy II
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.
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Originally Posted by Charlie Boy II [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
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. :upset:
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.
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Bernard-Malamud/dp/0374502005/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228885246&sr= 8-2[/url]
Call Girl by Jeanette Angell, my girlfriend made me read it and i found it a very good read :D I think most guys would enjoy reading it if you get what I mean haha.
Ender's Game, Vash. If its not too late.
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Originally Posted by IndiReloaded [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
Haha. My partner bought me Ender's Game to read because he said it was brilliant.I found it sooooo boring. But then again I am not into Sci Fi books. Might be a boy thing because it is a very popular book.
Its just taste. Sci fi appeals to certain mindsets, like romance/drama does to others.
Speaking of books, tho, I'm reading Audacity of Hope & its pretty good. Recommend for those esp who were Obama fence-sitters.
I'm reading Mao's Last Dancer. Good read so far.
I wish I had enough time for pleasure reading. Maybe this summer.
Greek maybe make time during the week. Before bed is a good time to read.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreek [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
yeah I never understand that excuse "I don't have time to read".
Oh, and I read Tales of Beedle the Bard last night also. ;)
If he's into something escapist and supernatural try Stephen King's The Mist (I think it's from the Skeleton Crew compilation) or Clive Barker's Weaveworld. Those two are very addictive.
The very first books I read when I was little were Iliad and The Odyssey. Not as much into them anymore, though I found they're always good to keep near by and go through from time to time.
I wish I could. But being a full time student. I come home. Eat dinner. And starting working. Then I'll go to bed anytime from 11-1 or even later. I hardly watch TV so it's just difficult. So, once I don't have school, like during the summer, I'll have some time to read.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dasein [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
I'd read a book loooooong before I watched TV.