Joes_So_Cool Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hey, sorry if there is a topic like this already but I just recently got into.. "reading for fun". I really enjoyed the Alex Rider series. So, post the types of books you enjoy to read, or just say you don't like to read, do you read books, the New York Times? Your schools newspaper, etc? Please fill me in on some good books too. Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baalboy5 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I only read, apprently, when its a school assignment. But for some reason the book will interst me and I'll read it to the end. Prob just b/c its a school assignment. I read The KiteRunner 1984. I reccomend both., even though 1984 banned XD Don't you know the first rule of MMO's? Anyone higher level than you has no life, and anyone lower than you is a noob. People in OT eat glass when they are bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deiophobus Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I like to read a lot. I read during my spare time, and usually at least for an hour before I go to bed. Often I re-read stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champion Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 For our language-arts class we're required to read from any book of our choice for at least half an hour a day (on top of other assignments). It's all a matter of finding books you like. Get recommendations online or from friends. I'm thankful my teacher has gotten me back into reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I recommend 1984 too. That guy was a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Animal Farm, very funny book. (George Orwell is amazing.) Skeleton key - of the Alex Rider books. The Da Vinci Code. Wormwood. The Harry Potter books! ^ My favourites ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returned3 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 To be honest, I only enjoy reading game guides. Other than that, my tiny attention span usually gets the better of me. 00:00:0500:00:0400:00:0300:00:0200:00:0100:00:00 Break the Walls down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Anyone who likes fantasy or fiction in general must read A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin. Four books, fifth coming out sometime this decade hopefully. Best contemporary books I've ever read. I'm not kidding. Read them. Note: Adult fiction. No sheltered kiddies. I'm not kidding about that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDawn Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I've read and i also suggest these books. The Darren Shan series. The inheritence series (Eragon.) The Harry Potter series. That's why you're on the TZDF blackdawn. Even your balls can tear zombies to shreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Now I feel weird for not reading the big political classics like 1984. I really enjoy reading, it's something I do quite often. I'm a big fan of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series. Right now I'm reading Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett. It's really good, just finished the 2nd book. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I found 1984 really boring. Half of it was like reading an encyclopedia. Brave New World is better. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurinEthir Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Lord...of...the...Rings? Typical response from me. :) I read more than the average person that I know, so I guess I would say I like to read. However, I used to love to read, now I would prefer playing video games but I still constantly read. Other than everything written by Tolkien, Ender's Game is probably one of my favorites. The other three in the series aren't as great, but still good, I suppose. Cenin pân nîd, istan pân nîd, dan nin ú-cenich, nin ú-istach.Ithil luin eria vi menel caran...Tîn dan delu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baconxl Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 If I have a good book that I really like then I can finish it off in a couple nights. So generally I do like to read but reading for school and stuff just sucks. All they do is over-analyze great books and makes them torture to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Now I feel weird for not reading the big political classics like 1984. I really enjoy reading, it's something I do quite often. I'm a big fan of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series. Right now I'm reading Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett. It's really good, just finished the 2nd book. Of all people not to have read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'd like to say I read, but I don't. I've never found any meaning in reading (ooh rhyme). If I do read though, it's usually non-fiction. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Michael Crichton was a great author, I've read Jurassic Park a few times, and Disclosure, that was brilliant. I've also read The Hobbit liike 4 times, it's a very good read. I remember having to read To Kill A Mockingbird for English at school over the holidays. At first I hated it :lol: now though I recognise it obviously as one of the best novels ever written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joes_So_Cool Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 I highly recommend the Alex Rider series to everyone, it's sooo good, you won't be able to put it down, I used to hate reading, and only read when for school, if then.. Until I picked up the Alex Rider books, they're amazing. Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Reading is awesome. I finished The Green Mile and am currently reading The Dark Half. I read the entire Chronicles of Narnia in two months :lol: Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Now I feel weird for not reading the big political classics like 1984. I really enjoy reading, it's something I do quite often. I'm a big fan of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series. Right now I'm reading Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett. It's really good, just finished the 2nd book. Of all people not to have read it. I know, right? I think I'm going to go out and at least get it from the library sometime this week. My resolve has just been strengthened. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maulmachine Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I love reading. I recommend Catch-22 it's an amazing book for the slightly older scene, it has been called one of the best litereary achievements of the 20th century. Catch-22 is only for the 16+ crowd, if you are younger then that you won't have a clue, if you are only moderately intelligent wait until your 18. Corporeal Drops:2xHoly elixersBandos Drops: Bcp(soloed) 5x hilts 8x tassets Armadyl Drops:Armadyl Hilt(trio)Zamorak Drops: 2xZamorakian spear 3x Steam battlestaff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrox32 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I like to read, but for some reason I can never find any books that I truly get into. When I do get into a book though, I can't put it down (I finished Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy in under a week). Favorite series of all time is the first trilogy of Artemis Fowl books, I must have re-read them 10 times each, though the newer Fowl books are starting to suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Lord...of...the...Rings? Typical response from me. :) I read more than the average person that I know, so I guess I would say I like to read. However, I used to love to read, now I would prefer playing video games but I still constantly read. Other than everything written by Tolkien, Ender's Game is probably one of my favorites. The other three in the series aren't as great, but still good, I suppose. I'm prolly one of the biggest LOTR fans in this board. Only other person I can recall is GSW :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I love reading. I recommend Catch-22 it's an amazing book for the slightly older scene, it has been called one of the best litereary achievements of the 20th century. Catch-22 is only for the 16+ crowd, if you are younger then that you won't have a clue, if you are only moderately intelligent wait until your 18. I re-read that a few weeks ago, and it's probably the funniest book I've ever read. It's not often that books are laugh out loud funny but still cutting and relevent satire. Silly Orr with his apples in his cheeks and chesnuts in his hands. La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I can't exaggerate how much I love reading and books generally, my only regret is that I don't spend more time doing it. Because I like this kind of thing, I've kept a list of what i've read this year, personal favourites are in bold. [hide=]1. My Booky Wook - Russell Brand 2. Enhancing Evolution: The Ethical Case For Making Better People - John Harris 3. The Fabric Of The Cosmos - Brian Greene 4. Finding Moonshine: A Mathematician's Journey Through Symmetry - Marcus du Sautoy 5. The Audacity Of Hope - Barrack Obama 6. The Importance of Being Earnest - Oscar Wilde 7. Chaos: A Very Short Introduction - Leonard Smith 8. The Golden Age Of Mathematics - Keith Devlin 9. The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything - Robert H Frank 10. Northern Lights - Phillip Pullman 11. Relativity: The Special And The General Theory - Albert Einstein 12. The Subtle Knife - Phillip Pullman 13. The Amber Spyglass - Phillip Pullman 14. Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution - Neil degrasse Tyson & Donald Goldsmith 15. The Black Hole War: My Battle With Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics - Leonard Susskind 16: Breaking The Spell - Daniel C Dennett 17. The Age Of Turbulence - Alan Greenspan 18. The Portable Atheist - Christopher Hitchens 19. Casino Royale - Ian Fleming 20. Live and Let Die - Ian Fleming 21. The Comprehensible Cosmos - Victor J. Stenger 22. Moonraker - Ian Fleming[/hide] I'm currently reading The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing by Richard Dawkins, Hidden Unity In Nature's Laws by John C. Taylor and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayOxide Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ironic. This is a forum. :lol: Anyway, I dont particularly like reading books. Books bore me to death. I havent found one to date that actually had me enthusiastic about the situation the main character/s were in. Also; there are some booknerds at my school who are so rebelious, they DONT DO THEIR WORK and read instead. Wow. I dont need a siggy no moar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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