What’s up bros, I need some quality book idea’s. I like to read just about anything, if anyone has got any good idea’s and would throw some my way, It would be much appreciated!!!
The Demon Crown- James Rollins
What kind of books so you usually read?
During the school year when I would finish my work in the library at school I would always find myself reading informational books such as : biology, anatomy, kinesis, etc. However, I had read a reasonable amount of books for classes that I enjoyed that told stories, I really enjoy all types
I recommend the classics.
Though one of my favorite “modern” books is Lonesome Dove
Closet Randian … I knew it…
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For US history: Revolutionary Summer - Ellis
For World History: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World - Weatherford
For Leisure: Dan Brown (I like his earlier works. Origins seems okay so far. I’m 2/3rd through probably).
For sorta current events: Black Flags - Warrick (about the rise of ISIS).
For personal growth: I always recommend Ego is the Enemy - Holiday
Biography’s: Worthy Fight - Panetta
Early/Young Adult: The Inheritance series - Paolini (One of my favorite series. It’s 4 books, but you’ll fly through them).
The Jack Reacher novels are always interesting - Child
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Disgusting!
I read that shit 25 years ago.
Samesies … I knew there was a reason I liked you. We’re like the Brother’s Rand-amozov - minus the whole patricide thing
“50 Shades of Grey” then you can explain to the men on the forum what’s so attractive about this mommy porn shit.
Blood Meridian, by Cormac McCarthy.
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This is a good one…
I think the judge is one of the best written characters I have every read.
I made a comment in another thread along the lines of of any character I’ve ever read I identify most with Judge Holden. I think I’m on a list now…
Seriously though, the imagery in that book is phenomenal. Fantastic, disturbing, mesmerizing book.
The Judge is one of the most evil characters. Right after John Galt.
This is one of my favorite reads.
I agree bud. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
I can recommend the book ‘Why Nations Fail’ by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. According to the authors, “producing governments” use power for the prosperity of the elect, and “containing governments” create open markets where citizens can spend and invest money on their own They also believe that economic growth does not always mean a country’s prosperity.
But I have also been fond of poetry lately and I read various congregations. For example, you can read ‘The Journey’ Mary Oliver analysis to better understand the text and understand the meaning of the work.
Some of my favorite authors are the following:
For political thrillers/espionage novels: Frederick Forsyth
Most people know “The Day of the Jackal”, my favorites are “Icon”, “The Fist of God” and “Dogs of War”. VERY well researched. The guy has led quite an exciting life himself, most authors’ autobiographies aren’t very interesting, his (“The Outsider - My Life in Intrigue”) is actually very much worth a read.
For historical fiction: Bernard Cornwell
Most historical fiction sucks balls and most authors of historical fiction don’t do half as much research as they should and try too hard to make their heroes’ actions relateable for modern minds. Cornwell is the exception. He’s written many different series, my favorites are the Sharpe Series (Who would have guessed? Napoleonic wars) and the Saxon Stories (First novel: “The Last Kingdom”), which is about the struggles between Anglo Saxons and Danes in 9th to 10th century Britain. He’s written a lot more than those though and it’s all at least very good.
For military fiction: W.E.B. Griffin
From those of his books I’ve read so far, I enjoyed the Corps Series the most (First novel: “Semper Fi”). What sets him apart from most other authors of military fiction is that he doesn’t just focus on action and battles but also focuses a lot on his characters’ lives in between engagements/deployments.