unkn0wnwarrior Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I disliked Nineteen Eighty-Four. Maybe I'll try reading that and form an opinion... But I still have at least 7 other books to read first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I disliked Nineteen Eighty-Four. Maybe I'll try reading that and form an opinion... But I still have at least 7 other books to read first. Before you read Nineteen Eighty-Four, read Animal Farm. It is lighter and will help ease you into the style. That said, I didn't really like Nineteen Eighty-Four, and much preferred Animal Farm. Lighter, more enjoyable and I love the satirical style. I had to study the same book in english two years in a row, the other day. And it was a horrible book. Anyone read it? Called Children of the Dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Also reading A Song of Fire and Ice series. Friend recommended it to me; I just started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Also reading A Song of Fire and Ice series. Friend recommended it to me; I just started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wnwarrior Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I disliked Nineteen Eighty-Four. Maybe I'll try reading that and form an opinion... But I still have at least 7 other books to read first. Before you read Nineteen Eighty-Four, read Animal Farm. It is lighter and will help ease you into the style. That said, I didn't really like Nineteen Eighty-Four, and much preferred Animal Farm. Lighter, more enjoyable and I love the satirical style. Ok, 8 others. I just have to get into reading again, so I can finish the 7 I already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wnwarrior Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I disliked Nineteen Eighty-Four. Maybe I'll try reading that and form an opinion... But I still have at least 7 other books to read first. Before you read Nineteen Eighty-Four, read Animal Farm. It is lighter and will help ease you into the style. That said, I didn't really like Nineteen Eighty-Four, and much preferred Animal Farm. Lighter, more enjoyable and I love the satirical style. Ok, 8 others. I just have to get into reading again, so I can finish the 7 I already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mather1 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Also reading A Song of Fire and Ice series. Friend recommended it to me; I just started. Be aware, all of the books contain over a thousand pages each. Twitter: @TheMather1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mather1 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Also reading A Song of Fire and Ice series. Friend recommended it to me; I just started. Be aware, all of the books contain over a thousand pages each. Twitter: @TheMather1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I disliked Nineteen Eighty-Four. Maybe I'll try reading that and form an opinion... But I still have at least 7 other books to read first. Before you read Nineteen Eighty-Four, read Animal Farm. It is lighter and will help ease you into the style. That said, I didn't really like Nineteen Eighty-Four, and much preferred Animal Farm. Lighter, more enjoyable and I love the satirical style. I had to study the same book in english two years in a row, the other day. And it was a horrible book. Anyone read it? Called Children of the Dust Yep. That's a horrible book. It just didn't keep me interested. It seems to me any books we have to study for school, are generally some of the dullest I've ever read. Mainly Stone Cold. So don't let anyone tell you you're not worth the earth, These streets are your streets, this turf is your turf, Don't let anyone tell you that you've got to give in, Cos you can make a difference, you can change everything, Just let your dreams be your pilot, your imagination your fuel, Tear up the book and write your own damn rules, Use all that heart, hope and soul that you've got, And the love and the rage that you feel in your gut, And realise that the other world that you're always looking for, Lies right here in front of us, just outside this door, And it's up to you to go out there and paint the canvas, After all, you were put on the earth to do this, So shine your light so bright that all can see, Take pride in being whoever the [bleep] you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I disliked Nineteen Eighty-Four. Maybe I'll try reading that and form an opinion... But I still have at least 7 other books to read first. Before you read Nineteen Eighty-Four, read Animal Farm. It is lighter and will help ease you into the style. That said, I didn't really like Nineteen Eighty-Four, and much preferred Animal Farm. Lighter, more enjoyable and I love the satirical style. I had to study the same book in english two years in a row, the other day. And it was a horrible book. Anyone read it? Called Children of the Dust Yep. That's a horrible book. It just didn't keep me interested. It seems to me any books we have to study for school, are generally some of the dullest I've ever read. Mainly Stone Cold. So don't let anyone tell you you're not worth the earth, These streets are your streets, this turf is your turf, Don't let anyone tell you that you've got to give in, Cos you can make a difference, you can change everything, Just let your dreams be your pilot, your imagination your fuel, Tear up the book and write your own damn rules, Use all that heart, hope and soul that you've got, And the love and the rage that you feel in your gut, And realise that the other world that you're always looking for, Lies right here in front of us, just outside this door, And it's up to you to go out there and paint the canvas, After all, you were put on the earth to do this, So shine your light so bright that all can see, Take pride in being whoever the [bleep] you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdrow Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 For four years since grade five(5-8), we had to read [bleep]ing books about the holocaust. I can't stand holocaust books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdrow Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 For four years since grade five(5-8), we had to read [bleep]ing books about the holocaust. I can't stand holocaust books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTanT Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Well, time to dump all of my favorite books here. Anything by Ken Follet, if you're mature enough to not freak out over his descriptiveness. Sure, his books would be rated R, if books had ratings. But they do, (especially Pillars of the Earth and World Without End) paint enthralling and often accurate pictures of their subjects. Also, Deltora Quest for young boys who are first venturing into the world of literature. The books are short, but that help with short attention spans. I'm also enjoying Conn Iggulden, if you want a nice read about Julius Ceasar or Genghis Khan. Thats about all of the non-cliches I can think up for now. The only difference between Hitler and the man next door who comes home and beats his kids every day is circumstance. The intent is the same-- to harm others.[hide=Tifers say the darndest things]I told her there was a secret method to doing it - and there is - but my once nimble and agile fingers were unable to perform because I was under the influence.I would laugh, not hate. I'm a male. :(Since when was Ireland an island...? :wall:I actually have a hobby of licking public toilet seats.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTanT Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Well, time to dump all of my favorite books here. Anything by Ken Follet, if you're mature enough to not freak out over his descriptiveness. Sure, his books would be rated R, if books had ratings. But they do, (especially Pillars of the Earth and World Without End) paint enthralling and often accurate pictures of their subjects. Also, Deltora Quest for young boys who are first venturing into the world of literature. The books are short, but that help with short attention spans. I'm also enjoying Conn Iggulden, if you want a nice read about Julius Ceasar or Genghis Khan. Thats about all of the non-cliches I can think up for now. The only difference between Hitler and the man next door who comes home and beats his kids every day is circumstance. The intent is the same-- to harm others.[hide=Tifers say the darndest things]I told her there was a secret method to doing it - and there is - but my once nimble and agile fingers were unable to perform because I was under the influence.I would laugh, not hate. I'm a male. :(Since when was Ireland an island...? :wall:I actually have a hobby of licking public toilet seats.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel555555 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i can never get to sleep without reading for at least an hour or two. I read mostly fantasy and the occasional sci fi here and there. I just finished reading R.A. salvatore's new book "the dame" which is his third book in the saga of first king series. All three of them were great books because salvatore is great with political and religouse conflict as well as keeping his books action packed. The only thing i hated about it is that the ending was such a cliff hanger and now i have to wait a few months for his next one to come out. :ohnoes: [spoiler=click you know you wanna]Me behave? Seriously? As a child I saw Tarzan almost naked, Cinderella arrived home from a party after midnight, Pinocchio told lies, Aladin was a thief, Batman drove over 200 miles an hour, Snow White lived in a house with seven men, Popeye smoked a pipe and had tattoos, Pac man ran around to digital music while eating pills that enhanced his performance, and Shaggy and Scooby were mystery solving hippies who always had the munchies. The fault is not mine! if you had this childhood and loved it put this in your signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel555555 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i can never get to sleep without reading for at least an hour or two. I read mostly fantasy and the occasional sci fi here and there. I just finished reading R.A. salvatore's new book "the dame" which is his third book in the saga of first king series. All three of them were great books because salvatore is great with political and religouse conflict as well as keeping his books action packed. The only thing i hated about it is that the ending was such a cliff hanger and now i have to wait a few months for his next one to come out. :ohnoes: [spoiler=click you know you wanna]Me behave? Seriously? As a child I saw Tarzan almost naked, Cinderella arrived home from a party after midnight, Pinocchio told lies, Aladin was a thief, Batman drove over 200 miles an hour, Snow White lived in a house with seven men, Popeye smoked a pipe and had tattoos, Pac man ran around to digital music while eating pills that enhanced his performance, and Shaggy and Scooby were mystery solving hippies who always had the munchies. The fault is not mine! if you had this childhood and loved it put this in your signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alles99 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Never. Only for school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alles99 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Never. Only for school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTanT Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Never. Only for school... You, my friend, need to start doing it. Sure, its slow and painful at first, but once you can read faster, you'll enjoy it more, which means you'll do it more, which means you'll be faster, etc.... Seriously, a willingness to read will help you in life. After all, most ways of finding out information involve reading. The only difference between Hitler and the man next door who comes home and beats his kids every day is circumstance. The intent is the same-- to harm others.[hide=Tifers say the darndest things]I told her there was a secret method to doing it - and there is - but my once nimble and agile fingers were unable to perform because I was under the influence.I would laugh, not hate. I'm a male. :(Since when was Ireland an island...? :wall:I actually have a hobby of licking public toilet seats.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mather1 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Never. Only for school... You, my friend, need to start doing it. Sure, its slow and painful at first, but once you can read faster, you'll enjoy it more, which means you'll do it more, which means you'll be faster, etc.... Seriously, a willingness to read will help you in life. After all, most ways of finding out information involve reading. All ways to find information do, only some do not require one to read oneself. Twitter: @TheMather1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurinEthir Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Apparently Confucius had a nice saying, "No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." I liked Animal Farm, by the way. And my dad dug out his books on the day I wrote my post. Strange. 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...
PoorLepRecon Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Never. Only for school... You should start. It can really help bring up your ACT/SAT scores if you are in the U.S. Plus, it's enjoyable. Just find a genre you like and find a few books to try out. Forum Updates & Suggestions <------ Let your voice be heard!Forum Games <------- Coolest place on Tip.ItTip.It Forum Rules <------- Read them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTanT Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Apparently Confucius had a nice saying, "No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." I liked Animal Farm, by the way. And my dad dug out his books on the day I wrote my post. Strange. Ooh I read that once. of course, I was in sixth grade at the time, so I didn't fully grasp it, but hey. My dad has way too many paperbacks, especially submarine novels. He has more submerine novels than the average library (I'd guess around twenty-thirty). The only difference between Hitler and the man next door who comes home and beats his kids every day is circumstance. The intent is the same-- to harm others.[hide=Tifers say the darndest things]I told her there was a secret method to doing it - and there is - but my once nimble and agile fingers were unable to perform because I was under the influence.I would laugh, not hate. I'm a male. :(Since when was Ireland an island...? :wall:I actually have a hobby of licking public toilet seats.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wnwarrior Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Never. Only for school... You, my friend, need to start doing it. Sure, its slow and painful at first, but once you can read faster, you'll enjoy it more, which means you'll do it more, which means you'll be faster, etc.... Seriously, a willingness to read will help you in life. After all, most ways of finding out information involve reading. All ways to find information do, only some do not require one to read oneself. What about first-hand? If you see it for yourself you are not reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdrow Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm currently reading brave new world, I need to get more into it, My book report is due in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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