What are your favorite Books? [Archive]

BamaFreak

06-28-2007, 01:20 AM

Here are mine (in no particular order)........

It--Steven King, while not as good as "The Stand" it is still my favorite SK novel because it was my first (by SK.) Character development is top-notch and the story is genuinely chilling. I don't read much fiction, though.

The Drawing of the Three--Steven King, more rare fiction on my bookshelves. This is the second volume of King's incredible series, "The Dark Tower."

On the Trail of the Assassins--Jim Garrison, this is Garrison's first-hand account of his investigation in the murder of JFK. It became the basis for Oliver Stone's film, "JFK." Very well written with a pace that almost makes you feel like you are reading a novel.

I Haven't Understand Anything Since 1962--Lewis Grizzard, Mr. Grizzard's social commentary is sorely missed, especially in these modern times. This is one of his best.

Brain Droppings--George Carlin, I love George Carlin. I often disagree with his views, but the man can make me laugh.

UFOs, JFK, and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe --Richard Belzer, If you want to read about certain events in history, but are easily bored with the usual non-fiction presentations of it, Belzer presents some of the more believable theories with his usual biting humor.

The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth --Scott Hahn, Calling all faithful Catholics, you really should read this book for the fullest appreciation of the mass you will ever have.

What would Wally Do?--Scott Adams, Dilbert is my favorite cartoon strip of all time. This collection of Dilbert strips concentrates on Wally, who is a personal hero of mine.

The Dilbert Principle--Scott Adams, If you work in any kind of corporate environment (like me) this book is required reading. The best of its kind.

Crossfire: The Plot that Killed Kennedy--Jim Marrs, Marrs is like a rock star among conspiracy buffs. He has written about aliens, secret societys, and governemtn cover-ups, but Crossfire is his best work.

Seppeh

06-28-2007, 01:20 AM

The Bible.

BamaFreak

06-28-2007, 01:33 AM

The Bible.

That's all? Truthfully, I meant books "other than the Bible" which is something I'm sure we've all read at one point or another and holds a sacred place in all our lives. I'm fairly certain most of us would include the Bible, which is kind of a given.....

GAMECOCK_FAN

06-28-2007, 07:18 AM

The Drawing of the Three--Steven King, more rare fiction on my bookshelves. This is the second volume of King's incredible series, "The Dark Tower."
I'm listening to "The Drawing of the Three" on CD right now (on my way back and forth to work). I've gotten through about 2/3 of the book (Eddie, Odetta, and The Gunslinger are on their way to the 3rd door). I listened to The Gunslinger (Dark Tower I) and enjoyed it so I went ahead and purchased the second volume. I'm enjoying this one more than the 1st, and eventually plan on listening to or reading them all.

Another series I enjoyed was a trilogy written by by Ted Dekker (Black, Red, and White).

JerryBeeds

06-28-2007, 07:21 AM

Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsythe, Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole. Those three are ones that come immediately to mind but there are others for sure.

azamugg

06-28-2007, 08:21 AM

"Beastiality is Beautiful"......and "Necrophilia is actually pretty cool"

"Eating human flesh.......but only in dire circumstances, like when you're really hungry"

biography "Who am I........words of a bi-curious hermaphrodyte"

JerryBeeds

06-28-2007, 08:22 AM

"Beastiality is Beautiful"......and "Necrophilia is actually pretty cool"

"Eating human flesh.......but only in dire circumstances, like when you're really hungry"

biography "Who am I........words of a bi-curious hermaphrodyte"

You can do better than that. :ph34r:

JerseyVol

06-28-2007, 08:37 AM

"The Culture of Fear" by Barry Glassner was one hell of a book. Glassner discusses 'fad' scares over the past 100 years and examines how the government and media played a heavy hand in over-blowing and perpetuating them. Real provocative stuff.

palmettocock

06-28-2007, 08:40 AM

moneyball anyone who is a baseball fan, I HIGHLY recommend this book

The Ramp

06-28-2007, 10:11 AM

i read ancient history books and anything by Michael Crighton. I like to be educated when i read something more than entertained.

WayzUp

06-28-2007, 03:32 PM

The Genesis Code by Jon Case is a good read & one of those I can easily see made into a movie.

GatorHunter

06-28-2007, 03:57 PM

War and Peace (also found under title: War, What is it Good For?) by Leo Tolstoy

azamugg

06-28-2007, 05:17 PM

War and Peace (also found under title: War, What is it Good For?) by Leo Tolstoy

not many people know that it was once indeed called "War, what is it good for"

QC_Dawg

06-28-2007, 08:01 PM

War and Peace (also found under title: War, What is it Good For?) by Leo Tolstoy

Nice Seinfeld reference!

My favorites are: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski, Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris, The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson, The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien, and I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe.

EDIT: Whoa! almost forgot! Youth in Revolt by CD Payne

Rebel Chuck

06-28-2007, 10:36 PM

Everything that Stephen Ambrose has written

shanksta13

06-28-2007, 11:48 PM

I'm a big fan of the Ender's Game series and the Dune Series. Also Profiles in Courage and Mountains Beyond Mountains are pretty solid.

JaGuArApRiL

07-20-2007, 06:39 PM

My Favorites ..basically anything Stephen King...right now I am reading The Drawing of Three in his Tower Series, Everything's Eventual..short stories including the new movie Room 1408 and The Prey Series by John Sanford ..currently on Night Prey....thas all I gotta say about that heh...

ps glad to be back missed the hell outta yall...

hugs
jags

AU Blaaaaaaaake

07-20-2007, 06:41 PM

No one else here reads the Harry Potter series? Last book comes out tonight at midnight!

JaGuArApRiL

07-20-2007, 06:46 PM

:uglyhamme No one else here reads the Harry Potter series? Last book comes out tonight at midnight!

LOL I do and I get mine by UPS tomorrow....Thinking I must be bad cause Potter is getting HOTTER :dance: (forgive my pun) lmao

GAMECOCK_FAN

07-20-2007, 09:11 PM

No one else here reads the Harry Potter series? Last book comes out tonight at midnight!
Got my Harry Potter book (and also the book on CD) ordered form amazon.com. My whole family has enjoyed the HP series of books since the beginning.

GAMECOCK_FAN

07-20-2007, 09:14 PM

My Favorites ..basically anything Stephen King...right now I am reading The Drawing of Three in his Tower Series, Everything's Eventual..short stories including the new movie Room 1408 and The Prey Series by John Sanford ..currently on Night Prey....thas all I gotta say about that heh...

ps glad to be back missed the hell outta yall...

hugs
jags
I just finished listening to The Drawing of the Three on CD. I've enjoyed the 1st two of this series. Will probably listen to the 3rd of the 7 in the series before too long. Right now, I'm listening to Dean Koontz book "Lightning." Just getting started, but so far it seems pretty good.

I've also read the first 4 or 5 of John Sandford's Prey books. Enjoyed those as well, and need to get back to the next one in the series.

fernandomike

07-21-2007, 09:34 AM

Catcher in the Rye
Rabbit is Rich
Song of Solomon
Lonesome Dove

timNem

07-21-2007, 01:45 PM

Catcher in the Rye
Rabbit is Rich
Song of Solomon
Lonesome DoveCatcher in the Rye is one bizarre read.

TDArkansasOhmy

07-21-2007, 02:17 PM

I have three books. One on how to be a carpenter, a book on Christmas and the Bible. I don't understand all of it, but I understand a good deal of it. Them there stories my momma and daddy told me about weren't in there. They arent not killed my little brother, We'd had fun sometimes.

fernandomike

07-21-2007, 04:02 PM

Catcher in the Rye is one bizarre read.

I'm truly shocked that all copies weren't burned in Alabama! I'd probably drop dead if you told me you had access to To Kill a Mockinbird as well.

WallyGoat

07-21-2007, 06:32 PM

The Works of Edgar Allen Poe (Borders Classics edition).

Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask A Doctor After Your Third Martini by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg, M.D.

Anything Calvin and Hobbes (Especially Yukon Ho!) by Bill Waterson.

WallyGoat

07-21-2007, 06:35 PM

My Favorites ..basically anything Stephen King...right now I am reading The Drawing of Three in his Tower Series, Everything's Eventual..short stories including the new movie Room 1408 and The Prey Series by John Sanford ..currently on Night Prey....thas all I gotta say about that heh...

ps glad to be back missed the hell outta yall...

hugs
jags

Hi. Thought you were new, until I saw the profile info. You've been here a lot longer than I've been. :laugh: Welcome BACK to the circus! :thumpsup:

GeauxTo

07-21-2007, 08:13 PM

Darwin's Black Box
and anything by William Faulkner.
http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/%7Eegjbp/faulkner/images/msmap.gif
Snopes
http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/%7Eegjbp/faulkner/images/enter.jpg (http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/%7Eegjbp/faulkner/faulkner.html)

timNem

07-22-2007, 01:42 AM

I'm truly shocked that all copies weren't burned in Alabama! I'd probably drop dead if you told me you had access to To Kill a Mockinbird as well.
Don't go dropping dead on us but I have an old hardback copies of both. :laugh:

bigsexxxy

07-22-2007, 03:59 AM

Darwin's Black Box
and anything by William Faulkner.
http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/%7Eegjbp/faulkner/images/msmap.gif
Snopes
http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/%7Eegjbp/faulkner/images/enter.jpg (http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/%7Eegjbp/faulkner/faulkner.html)

Oh man, Faulkner is a tough read sometimes. As I Lay Dying is almost impossible to follow, but its a hell of a story.

While I'm here, screw Catcher in the Rye. I hate that book. If I wanted to hear rich teenagers whine I would go to a My Heart Lies Bleeding Before You show.

fernandomike

07-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Oh man, Faulkner is a tough read sometimes. As I Lay Dying is almost impossible to follow, but its a hell of a story.

While I'm here, screw Catcher in the Rye. I hate that book. If I wanted to hear rich teenagers whine I would go to a My Heart Lies Bleeding Before You show.

Well, the book is over a lot of people's heads.

JaGuArApRiL

07-29-2007, 04:39 PM

Hi. Thought you were new, until I saw the profile info. You've been here a lot longer than I've been. :laugh: Welcome BACK to the circus! :thumpsup:

Thanks :) Ive been busy busy busy...taking some time off my Master's Degree and working at a Fortune 500 Co as an Auditor over Data Entry...which has absolutely nothing to do with my Degrees (go figure) lol...anywhoo I missed yall and see ya have been doing well so thas alwas good....hope to post a lot esp since Monday Night is comin back alive very soon and Im interested to see if a certain coach can pulls his head outta his a** and win us some freaking games :brick: ...

:thumpsup: Jags aka April

timNem

07-29-2007, 04:42 PM

I've been selling my books at Amazon and I just sold one of the best action/suspense books that I have read, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. Is he ever going to come out with a new one? Anyone know?

fernandomike

07-29-2007, 08:57 PM

Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsythe, Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole. Those three are ones that come immediately to mind but there are others for sure.

I love Confederacy of Dunces. I don't think you'll find many characters as funny as Ignatius J Reilly.

GeauxTo

07-29-2007, 09:27 PM

I've been selling my books at Amazon and I just sold one of the best action/suspense books that I have read, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. Is he ever going to come out with a new one? Anyone know?

When Tom Clancy wrote The Hunt For Red October, I became a big fan of his and have remained so. He's great at researching his books and putting in authentic detail.

timNem

07-29-2007, 10:31 PM

When Tom Clancy wrote The Hunt For Red October, I became a big fan of his and have remained so. He's great at researching his books and putting in authentic detail.Yep, I first read one of his books about 4 years ago and I believe it was Red Storm Rising. Since then I've read all of his books including the Op-Centers and Power Plays. After thinking about it, Without Remorse is the best one.

woo_pig_sooie

08-12-2007, 10:34 PM

Yep, I first read one of his books about 4 years ago and I believe it was Red Storm Rising. Since then I've read all of his books including the Op-Centers and Power Plays. After thinking about it, Without Remorse is the best one.

I've read a lot of Clancy's books as well. I like Cardinal of the Kremlin the best followed by Without Remorse.

Just finished The Gunslinger. A little confused at the moment but it was a good book. Kane and Abel and In Cold Blood are really good books.

Has anyone read The Kite Runner? I thought that one was really good and want to read the authors newest one, A Thousand Splendid Suns.