Favorite Book

storymilo · 10-05-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

It's an amazing book, although the boy has Asperger's syndrome, similar to Autism, not OCD although he does demonstrate OCD tendencies. Anyway, it's an incredible book, especially if you're familiar with the disability. I've worked with Autistic children so I personally found it fascinating. It's also on the booklist at many high schools here.

Oops my bad. It's been a while since I read it so I though it was OCD.

That will be funny if it's on my high school reading list.... but then I just guess I'll get to read it again

Some others I didn't mention:

Unfortunately I only got through the first half of that one before it got destroyed by rain accidentaly, and I haven't bought it back yet, but it was cool

+81 · 10-05-2009, 11:46 PM

American Psycho is one of my favorites. I found it tough to put down.

ElephantSack · 11-30-2009, 05:16 PM

Hello fellows.

I reckon it was about time we had ourselves a sit-down - a Pow Wow, if you will - to not just mention the books that we are reading currently, but to compile a thread of our most beloved works of literature. Maybe even to suggest a few reads to each other, as well as inquire as to whether something we consider picking up is worth the while.

So here we go.

Here's four of my all-times:

Let's see somethin'. I need some recommendations anyway.

Bane of your existence · 11-30-2009, 06:32 PM

Eh, I kind of use the other thread to snag any reccomendations. But I could go for some more.
This is just a hands-down fantastic book.

SATCHMO · 11-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Merged

333 · 11-30-2009, 07:18 PM

I already posted this once, but god it's so worth it to post to it again!

storymilo · 11-30-2009, 07:32 PM

My new favorite book

Or at least one of them

The Road

LoathsomePete · 11-30-2009, 07:52 PM

Here's a few of my Non-Fiction favourites.

This is probably my favourite non-fiction book on science. It's brutally honest and written in a way that does get confusing. Each section starts out with a hypothetical scenario regarding whatever Dr. Baker is discussing and then he follows up the scenario with the actual science and reasoning. It's an incredibly fascinating read that does make a lot of things make sense about yourself and the people around you. It does get a little brutal at times, especially the section concerning rape, however Dr. Baker does state that the section is written through a scientific lens where emotions play no part in the writing.

This is a hilarious read that will be sure to have you laughing out loud and quoting facts to people around you. Incredibly blunt, this book points out and disproves a lot of the myths about sex. Also the author is quite bonkable her self, but that doesn't have much to do with it. I've been meaning to look up a few of her other books, there's on the after-life that looks interesting.

Sure this book may seem a little degrading to women, however it really does show us how mechanical we can be at times. My friend Chris recommended that I read this along with Sperm Wars and they really do go well together. If Sperm Wars is the science and reasoning, this book is definitely shows the outcome in a less hypothetical way. It's really good for people who are shy around women, however I will agree that it can be a little pretentious at times, I mean it's set to look like the Bible for gods sake. Anyways, it's not purely for men, I would highly recommend women read it so they understand what a guy is trying to do, it may perhaps save you from becoming another notch on a guys bedpost.

Astronomer · 11-30-2009, 08:00 PM

Have probably mentioned my favourite books before but I will again.

My absolute favourite piece of literature ever is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

It sounds odd, but I actually studied this book in a subject called 'Writing Women' during my undergrad degree. I just love all the themes of masculinity, femininity, social issues, being the outsider, what it is to be human... there is just so many things you can delve into and I remember being so overwhelmed and seriously not knowing where to start with this book, but in a fantastic way. Not to mention she wrote it when she was 18.

And other favourites of mine include:

And many, many, many, more. In fact, way too many to list to even give justice to the amount of books I love.

Terrible Lizard · 11-30-2009, 08:11 PM

Fantastic as expected.

Tired of the same rehashed vampire novel? Tired of all the insipid Twilight drudgery? Read this and let you faith in innovative fiction be revived!

10-05-2009, 11:46 PM	#182 (permalink)
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11-30-2009, 05:16 PM	#183 (permalink)
ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	Favorite Books Hello fellows. I reckon it was about time we had ourselves a sit-down - a Pow Wow, if you will - to not just mention the books that we are reading currently, but to compile a thread of our most beloved works of literature. Maybe even to suggest a few reads to each other, as well as inquire as to whether something we consider picking up is worth the while. So here we go. Here's four of my all-times: Let's see somethin'. I need some recommendations anyway. __________________ OF THE SUN

11-30-2009, 07:52 PM	#188 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Here's a few of my Non-Fiction favourites. This is probably my favourite non-fiction book on science. It's brutally honest and written in a way that does get confusing. Each section starts out with a hypothetical scenario regarding whatever Dr. Baker is discussing and then he follows up the scenario with the actual science and reasoning. It's an incredibly fascinating read that does make a lot of things make sense about yourself and the people around you. It does get a little brutal at times, especially the section concerning rape, however Dr. Baker does state that the section is written through a scientific lens where emotions play no part in the writing. This is a hilarious read that will be sure to have you laughing out loud and quoting facts to people around you. Incredibly blunt, this book points out and disproves a lot of the myths about sex. Also the author is quite bonkable her self, but that doesn't have much to do with it. I've been meaning to look up a few of her other books, there's on the after-life that looks interesting. Sure this book may seem a little degrading to women, however it really does show us how mechanical we can be at times. My friend Chris recommended that I read this along with Sperm Wars and they really do go well together. If Sperm Wars is the science and reasoning, this book is definitely shows the outcome in a less hypothetical way. It's really good for people who are shy around women, however I will agree that it can be a little pretentious at times, I mean it's set to look like the Bible for gods sake. Anyways, it's not purely for men, I would highly recommend women read it so they understand what a guy is trying to do, it may perhaps save you from becoming another notch on a guys bedpost. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

11-30-2009, 08:00 PM	#189 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	Have probably mentioned my favourite books before but I will again. My absolute favourite piece of literature ever is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It sounds odd, but I actually studied this book in a subject called 'Writing Women' during my undergrad degree. I just love all the themes of masculinity, femininity, social issues, being the outsider, what it is to be human... there is just so many things you can delve into and I remember being so overwhelmed and seriously not knowing where to start with this book, but in a fantastic way. Not to mention she wrote it when she was 18. And other favourites of mine include: And many, many, many, more. In fact, way too many to list to even give justice to the amount of books I love. __________________

11-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#190 (permalink)
Terrible Lizard **ER OF HOLES Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Butt**, Nebraska Posts: 1,211	Fantastic as expected. Tired of the same rehashed vampire novel? Tired of all the insipid Twilight drudgery? Read this and let you faith in innovative fiction be revived! __________________ “YOU ARE SCUM SLUT.” -John Martyn

11-30-2009, 06:32 PM	#184 (permalink)
Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	Eh, I kind of use the other thread to snag any reccomendations. But I could go for some more. This is just a hands-down fantastic book.

11-30-2009, 06:53 PM	#185 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Merged

11-30-2009, 07:18 PM	#186 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	I already posted this once, but god it's so worth it to post to it again!

11-30-2009, 07:32 PM	#187 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	My new favorite book Or at least one of them The Road