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Frownland 06-28-2013 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg (Post 1337238)
In that vein...

I'm reading several books, all of which I enjoy, but they're pretty much all just to gain knowledge. I'm in the mood for some sort of literature that will completely pull me in and leave me dumbfounded with its greatness. Any suggestions for a really absorbing book? Most any genre is good with me, though please, nothing low-brow. I want it to be worth my time.
Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man". I read that one in two days, which is unlike me since books usually take a week or two for me to devour.

Blarobbarg 06-28-2013 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Hermione (Post 1337239)
:rolleyes:

First of all if you have this attitude toward literature you're kind of missing the point in general.

I recommend Kafka on the Shore by Murakami
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.

And I'll take a look at that there book!

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Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1337240)
Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man". I read that one in two days, which is unlike me since books usually take a week or two for me to devour.
I'll check it out, thanks!

Justthefacts 06-29-2013 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete (Post 1334667)
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...9MFKB2egm7XLBZ

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 04:07 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 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg (Post 1337241)
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 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1337357)
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 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg (Post 1337540)
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

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...chard_Bach.jpg

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 12:09 PM
Frederic Forsyth's The Devil's Alternative. Old stuff rather (published in 1979), but it's still good one. :)

Blarobbarg 06-30-2013 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverinewolfweiselpigeon (Post 1337700)
I think you'd really enjoy this

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...chard_Bach.jpg

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 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow Groove (Post 1337299)
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.


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