I wish I enjoyed reading. Puts me right to sleep. Comics are about it for me. I’ve listened to the wife’s audio books in the background, someone is always getting fucked or killed, sometimes both.
For anyone who likes Dan Brown, I would suggest checking out Clive Custler. Great author. He has a ton of books out and I have never read one I didn't like.
This was a great book. The author is kinda woke-tarded but she’s from Cali so that’s expected. I just picked this book up off a table that had everything priced and $2 and couldn’t put it down.
What else has he written? I loved that movie, but reading his name I seem to remember that I didn't like any of his books. Also are they meant to be auto biography or is that series following a specific character?
There was another movie made with a different story of his called where the buffalo road (they made it a movie bill Murray plays Thompson). There is just a lot of fear and loathing type stories he wrote. One on the Super Bowl & another on the Kentucky derby. Good stuffs.
I like Dan Brown, I remember exactly what I was doing when I read Deception point 23yrs ago but the whole da vinci code series, didn't vibe with me, I read the whole thing out of NYT best seller obligation but it wasn't one of those books that drew me in
Are they all somewhat connected? Main character is still Robert Langdon? So far I’m liking this series and will finish it. Not much of a reader but this has definitely made me use my imagination haha.
Yes! It’s so much more interesting in the book. I know it sounds corny as hell but just imagining what the characters are doing…
Thank you for the suggestion! Will get on it once I’m done with this one!
I’ve been listening to this because the human psyche and consciousness fascinates me. It’s pretty wild this doctor self administered lsd in a clinical style in his home l, something like 40 times, don’t quote me on that but he documents everything it’s a great listen
I just finished The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. I’m 46 so it was a really fun read because I remembered a lot of what he was writing about but I didn’t remember all the details, or in some cases the ramifications, because I was a kid. I’d recommend it to anyone.
I'm glad this thread was created. I'm not reading anything right now but I wouldn't mind reading a good book. I like both fiction and non fiction alike but I haven't had enough free time lately to read anything longer than a page. If I tried, i
I'd certainly pass out with the book in my hand , pronto
I used to be an avid reader, 80-100 books a year. Then kid 1 came, down to 40-50, then kid 2 came, down to like 5-10 lol. Audio books have been a lifesaver. I listen whenever I'm driving, doing mindless house work that I can zone out on, anything that doesn't require me to be 100% focused so I can listen. They take some getting used to, and the narrator can make or break a book, but i love'em now.
I get like that too, but I forced myself to begin reading again when I was sick last month, it was a good excuse. I tend to forget i can make time for myself, so now I read a chapter before bed if I'm busy or I just crunch if I'm not, which is rare for me not to be busy.
Currently reading Thinking, Fast and Slow and honestly… I’d recommend it to anyone interested in understanding how people actually think and make decisions.
One of the biggest mindfucks from the book IMO:you don’t make most decisions rationally… your brain makes them emotionally and instinctively first, then your logic shows up later just to justify them lol
Very interesting read for business, entrepreneurs, marketing, investing, and honestly life in general if you like thinking outside the box.
I've read that. It had me hooked. Honestly the the story had me hooked , but the ending seemed rushed and a bit childish in terms of fantasy. Stephen King is the king of horror and it it shows throughout the storyline but I didn't like the end. I particularly liked the part with the "zoo". That seemed a little too much like the world we live in.
Stephen King always knows how to make normal situations feel deeply unsettling…
Never read The Stand myself, but I’ve heard that one gets pretty psychological and heavy. Definitely seems like one of those books that sticks with people.
Yea the stand is great. It rambles a lot which is pretty typical of king, but the characters are all great. Agree with @Dshytzmd that the end was weird as hell tho. First 3/4 of the book is great.
The Stand is probably kings best work, his newer work is absolute shit, you can tell he has no actual connection with real people anymore as his characters lack any authenticity. The stand is an absolute masterpiece though
"Neither Ghost nor Machine: The Emergence and Nature of Selves" by Jeremy Sherman (an accessible digest of Terrence Deacon's massive "Incomplete Nature: How Mind Emerged from Matter"). And "The Singer of Tales," Albert Lord's book on epic poetry as cybernetics from the 50s.
Quite a few books I’m in between right now.
All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy (he’s my favorite author currently) and a few science fiction books.
Just finished up a book about the history of Napoleon Bonaparte, pretty interesting stuff!
What you got going on, Unc? You a learned man as well?
I just finished the first 3 books of Pierce Brown's Red Rising series, waiting 6 months to finish the other half. Definitely recommend if you're into sci fi.
Moved on to Stormlight Archive, I'm just a few chapters in right now, I hear it begins kind of slow but I can see it's going to be a very intense fantastical world.
I read to get as far from reality as possible, I aim to learn nothing useful and silence the internal voice in my head with some external input.
Red Rising seems great, currently on my backlog. I was recommended Empire of Silence but so far it’s been a very very slow burn, seems to be a lot of promise though, could be up your alley
Lee Child's is my Favorite author, His 'Reacher' series is very addictive.
Mark Booths " The Secret History of the World"
The ' Kabalion '
' Becoming Supernatural' by Dr Joe Dispenza
I’m a Michael Crichton, Stephen King, and Tom Clancy fan. Have read most of their books. Or listened to them while on long drives.
Another good one no one here will probably know, but we’ll instantly be besties if you do, is Raptor Red by Robert T. Bakker
I wish I enjoyed reading. Puts me right to sleep. Comics are about it for me. I’ve listened to the wife’s audio books in the background, someone is always getting fucked or killed, sometimes both.
For anyone who likes Dan Brown, I would suggest checking out Clive Custler. Great author. He has a ton of books out and I have never read one I didn't like.
This was a great book. The author is kinda woke-tarded but she’s from Cali so that’s expected. I just picked this book up off a table that had everything priced and $2 and couldn’t put it down.
Fear and loathing in Las Vegas or any other Hunter Thompson books
What else has he written? I loved that movie, but reading his name I seem to remember that I didn't like any of his books. Also are they meant to be auto biography or is that series following a specific character?
There was another movie made with a different story of his called where the buffalo road (they made it a movie bill Murray plays Thompson). There is just a lot of fear and loathing type stories he wrote. One on the Super Bowl & another on the Kentucky derby. Good stuffs.
A clockwork orange was a great book, especially if you like the movie.
This is a fantastic read. One of my favorites.
I’m gonna re read this next it was so good
Men Only, Edition 454
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown.
I read Da Vinci Code and figured to just follow Robert Langdons storyline and see what adventure awaits.
He's got a novel called digital fortress. I liked it quite a lot.
I like Dan Brown, I remember exactly what I was doing when I read Deception point 23yrs ago but the whole da vinci code series, didn't vibe with me, I read the whole thing out of NYT best seller obligation but it wasn't one of those books that drew me in
Are they all somewhat connected? Main character is still Robert Langdon? So far I’m liking this series and will finish it. Not much of a reader but this has definitely made me use my imagination haha.
23 years ago?! What were you up to then Unc?
Was it federal prison @UncleYoked?
Close, I was sitting on log, on guard duty in front of an old civil war cemetery late at night with nothing but a book light.
Good times.
Read both of them. And saw movies movies do not do the books justice. Try the Last Templar
Yes! It’s so much more interesting in the book. I know it sounds corny as hell but just imagining what the characters are doing…
Thank you for the suggestion! Will get on it once I’m done with this one!
I’ve been listening to this because the human psyche and consciousness fascinates me. It’s pretty wild this doctor self administered lsd in a clinical style in his home l, something like 40 times, don’t quote me on that but he documents everything it’s a great listen
I just finished The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. I’m 46 so it was a really fun read because I remembered a lot of what he was writing about but I didn’t remember all the details, or in some cases the ramifications, because I was a kid. I’d recommend it to anyone.
I'm glad this thread was created. I'm not reading anything right now but I wouldn't mind reading a good book. I like both fiction and non fiction alike but I haven't had enough free time lately to read anything longer than a page. If I tried, i
I'd certainly pass out with the book in my hand , pronto
I used to be an avid reader, 80-100 books a year. Then kid 1 came, down to 40-50, then kid 2 came, down to like 5-10 lol. Audio books have been a lifesaver. I listen whenever I'm driving, doing mindless house work that I can zone out on, anything that doesn't require me to be 100% focused so I can listen. They take some getting used to, and the narrator can make or break a book, but i love'em now.
I get like that too, but I forced myself to begin reading again when I was sick last month, it was a good excuse. I tend to forget i can make time for myself, so now I read a chapter before bed if I'm busy or I just crunch if I'm not, which is rare for me not to be busy.
Currently reading Thinking, Fast and Slow and honestly… I’d recommend it to anyone interested in understanding how people actually think and make decisions.
One of the biggest mindfucks from the book IMO:you don’t make most decisions rationally… your brain makes them emotionally and instinctively first, then your logic shows up later just to justify them lol
Very interesting read for business, entrepreneurs, marketing, investing, and honestly life in general if you like thinking outside the box.
.... I can't read
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I've read that. It had me hooked. Honestly the the story had me hooked , but the ending seemed rushed and a bit childish in terms of fantasy. Stephen King is the king of horror and it it shows throughout the storyline but I didn't like the end. I particularly liked the part with the "zoo". That seemed a little too much like the world we live in.
Stephen King always knows how to make normal situations feel deeply unsettling…
Never read The Stand myself, but I’ve heard that one gets pretty psychological and heavy. Definitely seems like one of those books that sticks with people.
Yea the stand is great. It rambles a lot which is pretty typical of king, but the characters are all great. Agree with @Dshytzmd that the end was weird as hell tho. First 3/4 of the book is great.
Amazing book. Movie/TV adaptations didn’t do it justice
The show or movie or whatever it was was terrible. The one with gary sinese.
But yes the book is great
There’s been like 2 or 3 mini series. The newest one should have said “inspired by The Stand” instead of calling itself The Stand
Oh lol I only knew of the one that came out when I was a little kid.
M O O N, that spells apple.
The Stand is probably kings best work, his newer work is absolute shit, you can tell he has no actual connection with real people anymore as his characters lack any authenticity. The stand is an absolute masterpiece though
Baby can you dig your man?
Agreed. One of the few Stephen King books I liked.
DocMcGains"Neither Ghost nor Machine: The Emergence and Nature of Selves" by Jeremy Sherman (an accessible digest of Terrence Deacon's massive "Incomplete Nature: How Mind Emerged from Matter"). And "The Singer of Tales," Albert Lord's book on epic poetry as cybernetics from the 50s.
House of Debt by Mian and Sufi. If you like economics you’ll like this one
Its in a book...
Quite a few books I’m in between right now.
All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy (he’s my favorite author currently) and a few science fiction books.
Just finished up a book about the history of Napoleon Bonaparte, pretty interesting stuff!
What you got going on, Unc? You a learned man as well?
Starting this soon
Jrihard89Mein Kampf By some painter
failed artist turned politician* hahahahhahaha
sounds like the makings of a Western liberal politician
The best part about Dr Seuss is how much he hated kids
I just finished the first 3 books of Pierce Brown's Red Rising series, waiting 6 months to finish the other half. Definitely recommend if you're into sci fi.
Moved on to Stormlight Archive, I'm just a few chapters in right now, I hear it begins kind of slow but I can see it's going to be a very intense fantastical world.
I read to get as far from reality as possible, I aim to learn nothing useful and silence the internal voice in my head with some external input.
Red Rising seems great, currently on my backlog. I was recommended Empire of Silence but so far it’s been a very very slow burn, seems to be a lot of promise though, could be up your alley