What are you reading right now?

Justthefacts · 06-29-2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins

It's been awhile since I've read a crime novel and I always liked the Dennis Lehane crime novels that take place there, and I've been meaning to watch Killing Them Softlyso I figured this was as good a book to read as any.

Fantastic film.

Afro Blue · 06-29-2013, 05:07 AM

The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (A Toltec Wisdom Book): don Miguel Ruiz, don Jose Ruiz: 9781878424617: Amazon.com: Books

and a book from sri aurobindo.

The Batlord · 06-29-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

Okay, yeah, that was a bit douchey for me to say. I just mean nothing... I dunno... airport-y? I don't know what I mean. I apologize.

You mean Dan Browny? I know exactly what you mean. Okay for the time it takes to actually read the book, but after that you have no desire to ever read it again.

Blarobbarg · 06-29-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You mean Dan Browny? I know exactly what you mean. Okay for the time it takes to actually read the book, but after that you have no desire to ever read it again.

That's a good way of putting it. I want to leave a book feeling as if my mind (or my heart, or soul, or whatever) just got bigger... not with the same feeling I get after watching a few episodes of The Big Bang Theory.

WWWP · 06-30-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

That's a good way of putting it. I want to leave a book feeling as if my mind (or my heart, or soul, or whatever) just got bigger... not with the same feeling I get after watching a few episodes of The Big Bang Theory.

I think you'd really enjoy this

And if you do, check out Jonathan Livingston Seagull as well. I often recommend this author to customers who enjoy Paulo Coelho - it's light and a quick read but beautiful. It's spiritual for those who are while still meaningful to those of us who aren't.

Sir_Cactoos · 06-30-2013, 01:09 PM

Frederic Forsyth's The Devil's Alternative. Old stuff rather (published in 1979), but it's still good one.

Blarobbarg · 06-30-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wolverinewolfweiselpigeon

I think you'd really enjoy this

And if you do, check out Jonathan Livingston Seagull as well. I often recommend this author to customers who enjoy Paulo Coelho - it's light and a quick read but beautiful. It's spiritual for those who are while still meaningful to those of us who aren't.

I'll give it a look, thanks!

LoathsomePete · 06-30-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Fantastic film.

Yeah I've heard that from a lot of people. I've also heard the beat down Ray Liotta's character takes is one of the most uncomfortable scenes to ever be filmed. I'm hoping it will end up on Netflix sometime in the near future. Unfortunately I'm not enjoying the book all too much, but as it's so short I'm persevering.

Sir_Cactoos · 07-03-2013, 08:23 AM

Forsyth's finished, now it's time for some Polish classic - "Ludzie bezdomni" (The Homeless People) by Stefan Żeromski.

Astronomer · 07-03-2013, 08:25 AM

I just finished reading this. It was pretty creepy and confronting, especially since it was based on a true story and especially with the Amanda Berry case happening fairly recently in the US...

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Sir_Cactoos Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bet you won't locate it, will you? Posts: 52	Forsyth's finished, now it's time for some Polish classic - "Ludzie bezdomni" (The Homeless People) by Stefan Żeromski. __________________ Nice-looking field, where you can write inspiring quotes or other things!

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Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	I just finished reading this. It was pretty creepy and confronting, especially since it was based on a true story and especially with the Amanda Berry case happening fairly recently in the US... __________________

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Afro Blue Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: in a wave Posts: 54	The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (A Toltec Wisdom Book): don Miguel Ruiz, don Jose Ruiz: 9781878424617: Amazon.com: Books and a book from sri aurobindo.

06-30-2013, 01:09 PM	#4726 (permalink)
Sir_Cactoos Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bet you won't locate it, will you? Posts: 52	Frederic Forsyth's The Devil's Alternative. Old stuff rather (published in 1979), but it's still good one.