****official Book Club Thread****
Balki
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if you have read or have heard of a really good book, please post it and maybe a little background...i'm always looking for a good read...my recent recommendations are:
Sirens of Titan
Galapagos
Both Vonnegut, both excellent...lets try and keep this going for those of us who enjoy a good read....that way we can have something to reference to when we're looking for a book.
Sirens of Titan
Galapagos
Both Vonnegut, both excellent...lets try and keep this going for those of us who enjoy a good read....that way we can have something to reference to when we're looking for a book.
"Don't Be Ridiculous"
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
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The Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield
The Alchemist - Paulo Ceolho
Both very inspiring books. Make you think about where you are going in life and what it is all about. If you are unsure about your future or don't know what direction to take, then i think these two books may just help you.
OMG my favourite two books, this is f*'in unbelievable!! How cool is this? Both books are an easy read and give you a sense of feeling better afterwords. Especially the Prophecy leaves a happy thought in the back of your head.
I could add:
Graham Hancock - Fingerprints of the gods
A scientific book on a possible link between the piramyds of Egypt, the buildings of central and south america and Angkhor-Wat in Thailand. Groundbreaking stuff from the director of Lost Cicilisations (Discovery Channel).
Arundmati Roy - The God of Small Things
Read in an interview that this is also one of Eddie's books. About the life of a twin growing up in India. The difference between generations is wriiten down very illustrative (anglophile/ communists/ independant). The twins have a great way of rationalisation and making fun.
The Hobbit: JRR Tolkien - a classic and a must read. Probably my favourite book
A Time To Kill: John Grisham - crime/law fiction story about a young black girl who gets raped and then her father kills the men who raped her. The story follows her dads lawyer and the danger he is in as the the trial approaches for most of the book.
The Testament: John Grisham - adventure story with elements of law involved.
Also you may laugh but the Harry Potter stories really are quite a good read. They have a reputation of being a kids book but the language is more advanced and the books are interesting with lots of twists and mysteries. I know quite a few adults who enjoy them.
If you've lost your faith in love and music the end won't be long
We had a thread on Haven with lots of recommendations: Here's the link if you want to read about them:
http://www.evkingdom.de/bbs/upload/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8404
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~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
I would also highly recommend "The Trial" by Kafka.
this is the terrifying tale of Joseph K. a bank officer who is suddenly arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Amazing book.
-My favorite Bushisms:
"I've coined new words like misunderstanding and Hispanically."
"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"
"These people don't have tanks. They don't have ships. They hide in caves. They send suiciders out." -of terrorists
"They misunderestimated me."
"They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program."
"You teach a child to read and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test."
"You might want to comment on that, Honorable." -to NJ's sec. of state the Honorable DeForest Soaries Jr.
"The most important job is not to be governer, or first lady in my case."
"My pro-life position is I believe there's life. It's not necessarily based in religion. I think there's a life there, therefore the notion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
"If the terriers and barrifs are torn down, this economy will grow."
"If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier. Just so long as I'm the dictator."
Good call on the Vonnegut stuff, im a huge Vonnegut fan, I've read damn near everything he ever wrote. May I also suggest Slaughterhouse-5 and Cat's Cradle... probably his two most well known works but without a doubt his best.
On Vonnegut, I just don't get his work. I read Slaughterhouse five and it left no mark whatsoever. Now that I think about it, I can't even recall anyting from the book. Catch 22 is head a shoulders above it in terms of an anti war novel.
E.V., 6/24/03
a very good lesson for ones who trust everyone
scream without raising your voice....
You know I took the poison from the poison stream,
then I floated outta here" - U2
"Love is a sensation, that is caused by temptation, where a guy sticks his location, in a ladies destination, to i
Cryptonomicon, Snow Crash...just finished The Big U, it was complete entertainment.
my attention span has shortened over the years and Vonnegut's about the only author that can keep it anymore.
someone mentioned Catch-22, that was brillant. i couldn't get in to the sequel, though.
Vonnegut's Welcome to the Monkey House is a good one for short stories.
sorry, all i can think of is Vonnegut at the moment.
cheers
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
Chomsky is always a good read. This one's a dissection of terrorism and the role of the US in the Middle East. So far, so good.
and the one that id loved ever since i was a kid-
Brighty of the Grand Canyon- (anyone read it) - hes the bravest mule in the world!
INTER-FUCKING-MISSION!!!
Newcastle-Riverside 02/22/92!!!
E.rutherford New Jersey 01/06/06
Athens -Greece.survived !barely-
Wembley 18/06/07- no words- just smiles!
Sadly, I read very little (hangs head in shame). I try, but find this board more entertaining
Not only the best Kurt bio. but one of the best bios ever written. All factual info he interviewed just about everyone Kurt ever knew. If you have even a mild intrest in Nirvana ( i think most do ) READ THIS BOOK!!
http://www.myspace.com/alotalotbetweenus
The Lorax - by Dr. Suess
For some real doomsday fun:
5/5/2000 - by Richard Noone
Of course, 5/5/2000 is past, but their clocks might be too slow.
Astounding evidence reports pole shifts in our lifetime and other spooky and gut wrenching observations of our Earth.
Oh no! IT'S ALIVE!!
*watch out for INFRASOUND activity.
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."
because if cameron crow, and all this fabulous music and thought could be put into a visual story....well fuck, i would have to just keep my depends nearby.
HOPE EDDIE. thank you
hope
buy it in paperback
another quicky read
~Balki Bartokamous
"Some people have taken pure bullshit, and turned it into gold."
~Neil
"Call out the instigators, because there's something in the air..."