What are some books i should read? - Page 2

Poky · 29-03-2012, 07:26 PM

worth reading in my opinion:

Atonement - Ian McEwan
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story - Leonie Swann
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey
Oscar and the Lady in Pink - Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Marley and Me - John Grogan
Hennig Mankell's criminals

ashleyMN28 · 29-03-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Poky;5266074
worth reading in my opinion:

Atonement - Ian McEwan
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story - Leonie Swann
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey
Oscar and the Lady in Pink - Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Marley and Me - John Grogan
Hennig Mankell's criminals

I forgot to mention One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, that book is really good! Read it in my HS psychology class.

myxylivethelife · 21-07-2012, 04:55 PM

here are some of my favs:

The maze runner
The mortal instruments series (city of bones is the first book)
Percy jackson/the heroes of olympus
To kill a mockingbird

Abracadabra · 21-07-2012, 06:26 PM

A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE - George R.R. Martin

Shredder2 · 21-07-2012, 06:56 PM

I recommend some of Ayn Rand's books, like The Fountainhead and Anthem.

Alien Radio · 21-07-2012, 07:03 PM

The Fountainhead is amazing too, but I found it a bit boring at some parts

Alien Radio · 21-07-2012, 07:04 PM

And this one:
J.S. Foer - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

I've never readen something like this in my whole life

Violet · 21-07-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheese Nip 2;5265606
I don't read very much, but I really liked The Outsiders, which I read in 7th grade, and The Great Gatsby which I read this year. The latter you'll probally read in school if you haven't already, and it's a little advanced in its subject matter, but I thought it was great. Those two are standouts for me, and I usually don't like books, so that must mean they're pretty good.

I've read both of those in school as well and enjoyed both of them. I think "The Great Gatsby" took a little bit more effort to get into, but that's alright.

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Originally Posted by coldplayfan_115;5265626

The Catcher in the Rye
Frankenstein
To Kill a Mockingbird

"Frankenstein" in particular is SO much better in book form than it is in movie format. The tone is much darker. The other two are just fine as well.

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Originally Posted by StarsKay;5265688
Also my favorite classic, 'Wuthering Heights'.

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Originally Posted by Poky;5266074

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey

YES YES YES. The book is ten times better than the movie, and I'm a huge fan of the movie. My brother (who hates reading) even said it's probably the best book he has ever read. Please check it out.

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Originally Posted by Shredder2;5365499
I recommend some of Ayn Rand's books, like The Fountainhead and Anthem.

I've never read The Fountainhead, but I'll vouch for Anthem.

Shredder2 · 22-07-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by violetsparks;5365626

I've never read The Fountainhead, but I'll vouch for Anthem.

Okey-dokey. You won't be disappointed if you do start to read Anthem.

Violet · 22-07-2012, 02:18 AM

When I said "I'll vouch for Anthem," I was agreeing with you. I've read Anthem more than several times over.

Shredder2 · 22-07-2012, 02:45 AM

Ooooh. Okay.

Wyrd · 22-07-2012, 11:17 AM

Many nice recommandations already

Maybe add The Boys From Brazil? and Lord of the Flies (yes, not of the rings

)
Also the Edda
and since several people said a Son of Ice and Fire, personally I prefer the book series that influenced that one: The Dragonbone Chair (Tad Williams)

MichMoch · 22-07-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alien Radio;5365506
And this one:
J.S. Foer - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

I've never readen something like this in my whole life

I agree, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is probably one of the best books ever written...
These are nice too:
The Catcher In The Rye
Kafka On The Shore
After Dark

Abracadabra · 22-07-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alien Radio;5365506
And this one:
J.S. Foer - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

I've never readen something like this in my whole life

The past participle is "read". I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it.
Back on topic - Oscar Wilde - "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Alien Radio · 22-07-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Abracadabra;5366376
The past participle is "read". I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it.
Back on topic - Oscar Wilde - "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Sorry, I wasn't sure which one is the right past participle for that verb, so I looked on the Internet and I found that it could be both read and readen. Readen is dialect and archaic English though.
I'm not a native speaker, so if I'm wrong, I'm sorry.

29-03-2012, 09:05 PM	#17
ashleyMN28 Resident sangria lover Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 961 My Mood: Location: Ohio,formerly beautiful Minnesota Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Poky;5266074 worth reading in my opinion: Atonement - Ian McEwan Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story - Leonie Swann One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey Oscar and the Lady in Pink - Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt Marley and Me - John Grogan Hennig Mankell's criminals I forgot to mention One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, that book is really good! Read it in my HS psychology class.

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Shredder2 Texas Rez Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,553 My Mood: Location: Houston, TX Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 483 Thanked 129 Times in 117 Posts	I recommend some of Ayn Rand's books, like The Fountainhead and Anthem. __________________ Personal blogs Updates Rezzy Leon Stories ...all can be found here. The official Rezzy Leon Facebook page.

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Alien Radio Fran Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10,118 My Mood: Location: Hinnom, TX Gender: Country: Chat posts: 3 Thanks given: 641 Thanked 439 Times in 305 Posts	And this one: J.S. Foer - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close I've never readen something like this in my whole life __________________ Best new member 2011. Southern and Eastern Europe ambassador 2012. ♡ ▲ ♭

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Poky Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 787 My Mood: Gender: Country: Seen CP: 1 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 29 Thanked 50 Times in 23 Posts	worth reading in my opinion: Atonement - Ian McEwan Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story - Leonie Swann One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey Oscar and the Lady in Pink - Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt Marley and Me - John Grogan Hennig Mankell's criminals

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myxylivethelife Coldplayer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 213 My Mood: Location: Am I supposed to know this? Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 75 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	here are some of my favs: The maze runner The mortal instruments series (city of bones is the first book) Percy jackson/the heroes of olympus To kill a mockingbird

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Violet Lose Yourself to Dance Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18,820 My Mood: Location: Shiz, Gillikin, Oz Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 103 Thanked 154 Times in 119 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Cheese Nip 2;5265606 I don't read very much, but I really liked The Outsiders, which I read in 7th grade, and The Great Gatsby which I read this year. The latter you'll probally read in school if you haven't already, and it's a little advanced in its subject matter, but I thought it was great. Those two are standouts for me, and I usually don't like books, so that must mean they're pretty good. I've read both of those in school as well and enjoyed both of them. I think "The Great Gatsby" took a little bit more effort to get into, but that's alright. Quote: Originally Posted by coldplayfan_115;5265626 The Catcher in the Rye Frankenstein To Kill a Mockingbird "Frankenstein" in particular is SO much better in book form than it is in movie format. The tone is much darker. The other two are just fine as well. Quote: Originally Posted by StarsKay;5265688 Also my favorite classic, 'Wuthering Heights'. Quote: Originally Posted by Poky;5266074 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey YES YES YES. The book is ten times better than the movie, and I'm a huge fan of the movie. My brother (who hates reading) even said it's probably the best book he has ever read. Please check it out. Quote: Originally Posted by Shredder2;5365499 I recommend some of Ayn Rand's books, like The Fountainhead* and Anthem.* I've never read The Fountainhead, but I'll vouch for Anthem. __________________ Facebook \| Twitter \| Last \| Tumblr Quote: Originally Posted by Showbiz;4807100 A few people are actually Wolstenfluent. I believe Violet may be one of the lucky few born with this gift.

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Shredder2 Texas Rez Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,553 My Mood: Location: Houston, TX Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 483 Thanked 129 Times in 117 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by violetsparks;5365626 I've never read The Fountainhead, but I'll vouch for Anthem. Okey-dokey. You won't be disappointed if you do start to read Anthem. __________________ Personal blogs Updates Rezzy Leon Stories ...all can be found here. The official Rezzy Leon Facebook page.

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Violet Lose Yourself to Dance Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18,820 My Mood: Location: Shiz, Gillikin, Oz Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 103 Thanked 154 Times in 119 Posts	When I said "I'll vouch for Anthem," I was agreeing with you. I've read Anthem more than several times over. __________________ Facebook \| Twitter \| Last \| Tumblr Quote: Originally Posted by Showbiz;4807100 A few people are actually Wolstenfluent. I believe Violet may be one of the lucky few born with this gift.

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Abracadabra I'm good at bad ideas Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4,071 My Mood: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 106 Times in 86 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Alien Radio;5365506 And this one: J.S. Foer - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close I've never readen something like this in my whole life The past participle is "read". I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it. Back on topic - Oscar Wilde - "The Picture of Dorian Gray" __________________ : Quote: What is that for which, you, is of that. Why not look at that and think about that which cannot be? Tell me that, sir. Do you even know what you are for which it is not actually me or you? Probably not. Leave

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Alien Radio Fran Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10,118 My Mood: Location: Hinnom, TX Gender: Country: Chat posts: 3 Thanks given: 641 Thanked 439 Times in 305 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Abracadabra;5366376 The past participle is "read". I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it. Back on topic - Oscar Wilde - "The Picture of Dorian Gray" Sorry, I wasn't sure which one is the right past participle for that verb, so I looked on the Internet and I found that it could be both read and readen. Readen is dialect and archaic English though. I'm not a native speaker, so if I'm wrong, I'm sorry. __________________ Best new member 2011. Southern and Eastern Europe ambassador 2012. ♡ ▲ ♭