What are you reading right now?

LoathsomePete · 11-17-2010, 04:26 PM

The Wisdom of Alexander the Great

I was actually surprised to see that this is advertised as a business book, but it takes a look at Alexander the Great's strategies for conquering most of the Mediterranean and Asia Minor and adapts them for leadership advice. It's actually pretty inspiring and I love reading about Alexander the Great's battles so it's doubly fun as a history book.

Bane of your existence · 11-17-2010, 09:57 PM

Franz Kafka- The Transformation
The girl got it for me, just started it, seems pleasant so far.

The Abracadaver · 11-18-2010, 01:44 AM

The Call of Cthulu! I love Lovecraft~

Astronomer · 11-18-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bane of your existence

Franz Kafka- The Transformation
The girl got it for me, just started it, seems pleasant so far.

I love that story.

Mojo · 11-18-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

I used to love this book as a teenager, I could relate to it so much which is probably why. Though I don't think it does a lot for many other people I know.

I could relate to it in some ways and clearly not others. I think a lot of it is probably easier to relate to and easier to enjoy as a woman but I still enjoyed it. I like being able to develop a better understanding of the way she thinks, and the way she puts some of it into words is just fantastic.

robjekyll · 11-18-2010, 05:43 PM

File:WoT04 TheShadowRising.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

&

File:TheWayOfKings.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Both are excellent

Terrible Lizard · 11-18-2010, 05:46 PM

Flawless thus far, as expected.

Zarko · 11-21-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrible Lizard

Flawless thus far, as expected.

And hunting this down as we speak. Have heard of it, have never bothered though.

Just finished I Am Legend which I enjoyed immensely, despite the movie.

Currently reading

Beautiful

Flyingpig437 · 11-21-2010, 01:10 PM

Phil Strongman's book about punk called, with staggering predictablitiy, Pretty Vacant.

He claims that Sid actually did kill a cat. In fact he says 'she (Syd's mum) was in a heroin haze the night that 12 yrs. old Sid killed his first cat, a despereate and bloody attempt to get his stoned mothers attention.'
He then goest on
'It was an ominous sign-nearly all those who mutilate or kill pet animals go on to mutilate or kill humans'.

He also mentions his brother 'a top dj' at something called Chinawhite too much...he only mentions him once like but...

apart from that it's not bad but I'd be amazed if there's not dozens of better books aboout punk out there. plus he looks a right vain twat on the inner backflap or w/e it's called.
There's some weird factual errors in it
1-He says Talking heads' cover Al Stewart's Take me to the river. Al Stewart????
2-He says The 'finest track on the Clash's Sandinista is Jone's should I stay or should I go!!

Dayvan Cowboy · 11-25-2010, 03:30 PM

A few days ago I was searching for my beloved dictionary that seems to no longer exist (I CAN'T FIND IT ARGGHH IT WAS MY FAVOURITE DICTIONARY!) and I was looking through mom's big box of books to find it. Well, I recall her telling me about this book, and how she said that I'd like it. Apparently, her ex-boyfriend named Adam G gave this book to her back in 1993, and inside is a love note, but it appears that Adam G can't spell very well and he spelled "control" as "controle". Love note aside, it's a very interesting book and mom was right as dreams are a subject of interest to me.

11-17-2010, 04:26 PM	#3011 (permalink)
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11-18-2010, 01:44 AM	#3013 (permalink)
The Abracadaver Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 88	The Call of Cthulu! I love Lovecraft~ __________________ Just five dollars to see a face explode, To see a man strung up by his throat! Come one! Come all! If you look close enough you'll see death's machinery exposed!

11-18-2010, 05:46 PM	#3017 (permalink)
Terrible Lizard **ER OF HOLES Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Butt**, Nebraska Posts: 1,211	Flawless thus far, as expected. __________________ “YOU ARE SCUM SLUT.” -John Martyn

11-21-2010, 01:10 PM	#3019 (permalink)
Flyingpig437 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 534	Phil Strongman's book about punk called, with staggering predictablitiy, Pretty Vacant. He claims that Sid actually did kill a cat. In fact he says 'she (Syd's mum) was in a heroin haze the night that 12 yrs. old Sid killed his first cat, a despereate and bloody attempt to get his stoned mothers attention.' He then goest on 'It was an ominous sign-nearly all those who mutilate or kill pet animals go on to mutilate or kill humans'. He also mentions his brother 'a top dj' at something called Chinawhite too much...he only mentions him once like but... apart from that it's not bad but I'd be amazed if there's not dozens of better books aboout punk out there. plus he looks a right vain twat on the inner backflap or w/e it's called. There's some weird factual errors in it 1-He says Talking heads' cover Al Stewart's Take me to the river. Al Stewart???? 2-He says The 'finest track on the Clash's Sandinista is Jone's should I stay or should I go!! __________________ Proper music for proper people!!!

11-17-2010, 09:57 PM	#3012 (permalink)
Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	Franz Kafka- The Transformation The girl got it for me, just started it, seems pleasant so far.

11-18-2010, 05:43 PM	#3016 (permalink)
robjekyll Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 43	File:WoT04 TheShadowRising.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia & File:TheWayOfKings.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Both are excellent

11-25-2010, 03:30 PM	#3020 (permalink)
Dayvan Cowboy Basscadet Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Antarctica Posts: 1,258	A few days ago I was searching for my beloved dictionary that seems to no longer exist (I CAN'T FIND IT ARGGHH IT WAS MY FAVOURITE DICTIONARY!) and I was looking through mom's big box of books to find it. Well, I recall her telling me about this book, and how she said that I'd like it. Apparently, her ex-boyfriend named Adam G gave this book to her back in 1993, and inside is a love note, but it appears that Adam G can't spell very well and he spelled "control" as "controle". Love note aside, it's a very interesting book and mom was right as dreams are a subject of interest to me.