Author Topic: Best book you ever read (Read 25034 times)

JasonH · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:34:10 AM »

I just like reading crappy paperback thrillers - I read for enjoyment and escapism and don't do any heavy shit.

I'll probably get slated for this but anything by Frederick Forsyth, especially Day of the Jackal. I've never read a bad FF book.

BigCyp · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:35:23 AM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on May 01, 2012, 06:29:55 AM

Heavy

Yes, got into his work after watching bladerunner and wondering "Wow, who the fuck comes up with a plot like that!"

dr.chimps · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:35:40 AM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on May 01, 2012, 06:22:07 AM

Like Chimps/DK said, pretty tough to do.

I'll go with Cryptonomicon by Neal Stepenson. It takes about 50 pages to get his style, but if it clicks with you, it's a fantastic story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptonomicon

Got two copies of that one. Fun book, despite it's size. Snow Crash is a bit of a mindfark, tho. Not sure I got all of that one.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:01:28 AM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on May 01, 2012, 06:35:40 AM

Got two copies of that one. Fun book, despite it's size. Snow Crash is a bit of a mindfark, tho. Not sure I got all of that one.

Never read Snow Crash, but now I will since you posed it. Will have it on the kindle in a few.

I did read the follow up trilogy to Crypto called the Baroque Cycle, 3 books, 900+ pages each. The first one was an absolute chore, but they got really good after that. All takes place hundreds of years before Cryptonomicon.

bigmc · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:07:41 AM »

every time people do books lists posters use it as an opportunity to try and look intellectual

most of the clowns on here couldn't finish a comic

BigCyp · « **Reply #30 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:33:59 AM »

Quote from: bigmc on May 01, 2012, 07:07:41 AM

every time people do books lists posters use it as an opportunity to try and look intellectual

most of the clowns on here couldn't finish a comic

Speak for yourself stud

bigmc · « **Reply #31 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:34:39 AM »

Quote from: BigCyp on May 01, 2012, 07:33:59 AM

Speak for yourself stud

i only look at the pictures

dr.chimps · « **Reply #32 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:38:23 AM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on May 01, 2012, 07:01:28 AM

Never read Snow Crash, but now I will since you posed it. Will have it on the kindle in a few.

I did read the follow up trilogy to Crypto called the Baroque Cycle, 3 books, 900+ pages each. The first one was an absolute chore, but they got really good after that. All takes place hundreds of years before Cryptonomicon.

Got those on my shelf, as well, but haven't cracked them. Ananthem hasn't been touched, either. I heard good things about Reamde, but I don't know if I have the shelf space. $:-\$

BustinAss · « **Reply #33 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:40:17 AM »

I read encyclopedias and scientific stuff a lot.

other then that

1984, for whom the bells toll and coupe others

Grape Ape · « **Reply #34 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:45:38 AM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on May 01, 2012, 07:38:23 AM

Got those on my shelf, as well, but haven't cracked them. Ananthem hasn't been touched, either. I heard good things and Reamde, but I don't know if I have the shelf space. $:-\$

If you do take a shot, be patient with Quicksilver. It's really dry and wordy, and easily the least enjoyable of the series. After that, all good.

AlphaM · « **Reply #35 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:48:06 AM »

The book of Mirdad

best book in he world

Glass Gorilla · « **Reply #36 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:54:03 AM »

The Republic by Plato

Glass Gorilla · « **Reply #37 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:54:46 AM »

Quote from: AlphaM on May 01, 2012, 07:48:06 AM

The book of Mirdad

best book in he world

Just read some reviews for that on Amazon.. Looks good all 5 star ratings.

flipper5470 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 01, 2012, 07:58:04 AM »

Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. The book that spawned Forrest Gump was pretty good...a far more complex story than the 2D nonsense brought to the screen by Tom Hanks

CalvinH · « **Reply #39 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:02:19 AM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on May 01, 2012, 07:38:23 AM

Got those on my shelf, as well, but haven't cracked them. Ananthem hasn't been touched, either. I heard good things about Reamde, but I don't know if I have the shelf space. $:-\$

Hell,I don't know if I could even name a favorite series never mind a book!

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #40 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:09:12 AM »

Twilight, all the way twilight.

But to be honest, Bret Eston Ellis. Love his books. Those of you who watch American Psycho really need to read the book to see how deranged Patrick Bateman really was.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #41 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:10:56 AM »

Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on May 01, 2012, 08:09:12 AM

Twilight, all the way twilight.

But to be honest, Bret Eston Ellis. Love his books. Those of you who watch American Psycho really need to read the book to see how deranged Patrick Bateman really was.

Sounds interesting!

The Onion · « **Reply #42 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:17:41 AM »

Quote from: flipper5470 on May 01, 2012, 07:58:04 AM

Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. The book that spawned Forrest Gump was pretty good...a far more complex story than the 2D nonsense brought to the screen by Tom Hanks

Awesome book and one of my favorites. I've read i two times. I love the part when he's dressed as a pirate, selling hot dogs.

"Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Experience", by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and "The Science of Happiness", by Stefain Klein, are also two of my favorites.

Mr. Magoo · « **Reply #43 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:20:37 AM »

Quote from: Glass Gorilla on May 01, 2012, 07:54:03 AM

The Republic by Plato

lmao you either don't read much or are young

fancy the totalitarian militaristic destruction of families presented in that book eh?

daddy8ball · « **Reply #44 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:21:29 AM »

By far the best book I have ever read. Don't take my word for it, read the reviews. Better than the best movie..and true...

http://www.amazon.com/The-Frontiersmen-Narrative-Allan-Eckert/dp/0945084919

Straw Man · « **Reply #45 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:27:16 AM »

too many to list but this one springs to my mind first

Mr. Magoo · « **Reply #46 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:28:42 AM »

Quote from: Straw Man on May 01, 2012, 08:27:16 AM

too many to list but this one springs to my mind first

very good book. Talks about how happiness isn't valuable in itself.

Tito24 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:39:25 AM »

"My Story" from Ron Avidan

The Ugly · « **Reply #48 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:44:26 AM »

"House of Leaves" was pretty damn good.

funk51 · « **Reply #49 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:55:26 AM »

Quote from: Straw Man on May 01, 2012, 08:27:16 AM

too many to list but this one springs to my mind first

one of my favorites also along with 1984, american pscyho,the exorcist,arnold the education of a bodybuilder.