Good reading?

[Live4It]

I'm looking for some reading material, since I rarely read, I think it maybe good for me as a better way to kill free time, the little that I do have. So I need a suggestion, I want a book that will grab my attention, something that I want to read and keep reading, something that will make me anxious to read more, any suggestions? And a modern book, not like a story that took place way back when.

[Riot]

American Psycho. I enjoyed that.

I'm reading For Whom the Bell Tolls right now, it's pretty good.

[laxiceman]

Eragon and Eldest are excellent books.

[the next 'one']

I dont read much in my spare time either, usually i am on here...

but i am reading a book called Marley and Me about this guy and it tells the story of he and his wife and how they get a dog and their life together and stuff. its sure to give you some laughs, and maybe even some tears. its really good and it makes you really appreciate your dog (if you have one) and if you dont, then it will make you want one...for sure. i strongly recommend this book. i think its by John Grogan or something like that.

[Jephman]

I loved Jurassic Park and DaVinci's Code, but I liked Angel's And Demons more than DC.

[ttacka]

harry potter
satisfies your needs and then some

[homeskillet313]

if your into military-esque stuff then any of the jack reacher series by lee child. their about an ex- military policeman that got seeks justice. sounds corny, but their very exciting, and always make you want to read more

[Live4It]

if your into military-esque stuff then any of the jack reacher series by lee child. their about an ex- military policeman that got seeks justice. sounds corny, but their very exciting, and always make you want to read more
Is there like a specific fist book of the series? I looked it up and there is alot of them.

[dragon7]

how about the jose canseco roids book, I really liked that

[MeRattack]

captain underpants if youre mature enough

[Leonid]

a clockwork orange was cool, catch 22, and i really liked all quiet on the western front, just cuz im into war novels for some reason

[Live4It]

captain underpants if youre mature enough
Nah, I think I'm too immature for it.

[Lax r us]

Try Terminal Man, I thought it was good.

[L4X_M4ST3R]

I BURN BOOKS HAHAH :devil: :devil:

No but seriously read any book you want on sparknotes



My side of the mountain i think it was called is a decent book and the eldagron or watever its called is good

[Live4It]

I BURN BOOKS HAHAH :devil: :devil:

No but seriously read any book you want on sparknotes



My side of the mountain i think it was called is a decent book and the eldagron or watever its called is good
Well thats what school reading is, but this is something I want to read on my own.

[Riot]

I would check out American Psycho..

[raykessler]

i love all the kurt vonnegut books, 1984, of mice and men

[L4X_M4ST3R]

did you see the white or not?

[Live4It]

I would check out American Psycho..
What's it about, besides they obvious, a brief description?

[Riot]

What's it about, besides they obvious, a brief description?
Rich guy that works on Wall Street is.. psycho and kills people. It's sort of hard to explain, but it's not a horror or thriller like you would think. It's meant to be a satire of the typical yuppie lifestyle.

[Live4It]

did you see the white or not?
Oh, I just did, I wouldn't have if you didn't say it though. :)

[UVAlaxer432]

try the bible :thumbsup:

[Jugthug42]

Try out Youth in Revolt by C. D. Payne...its a comedy...pretty ridiculous, about a teenager who just cant get anything right. The emotions and stuff that he has are very realistic though so its very entertaining read. I wouldnt do anything for a whole day until i finished it =)

I'll chime in if i can think of anything else.

[nd_lacrosse]

catcher in the rye-jd salinger
ordinary people-judith guest

both amazing novels

[3rdCoastlax07]

If you're a football fan, I'd try out Friday Night Lights (true story,not like the show). A little slow at first but once you get into the season, it's very engrossing.

[shiftylax]

I read plays mostly. Quick, nasty and great characterizations in tight stories. Anyway, try some Neil Labute (fat pig), Adam Rapp(red light winter), Harold Pinter (Betrayal), David Mamet(American Buffalo, Glengarry Glenross).

[manup5183]

black hawk down and the godfather. I alternate those two and read them almost all year long over and over agian

[rebel_lax40]

Deception Point by Dan Brown, I didnt like it as much as Angels & Demons or Da Vinci Code but it was still very good.

[smooth87]

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brein.

[jtothep213]

Ray Bradbury is a very interesting author. Fahrenheit 451, thats a good read. Also, any John Grisham book has simply been amazing. My personal favorite is the brethren.

The Guns of Navarone is good, and its sequel. Tom clancy: Acts of war series.

I ahvent read since like 7th grade though. My readinglevel went down since 8th grade!!! YIKES!

[Levin]

I'm a big fan of the Brotherhood of War series. a fictional book that takes a look into the lives of officers in the Army.

[Eclipse]

Spare Parts-Similar to Jarhead but much better written and much better storyline. Follows a Marine Reservist through Boot camp and into the Gulf War where he see's a decent amount of combat as the operator of a Light Armored Vehicle. Very good read.

The Ice Man-Not for the faint of heart. Follows the life of the most notorious Mafia Serial killer of all time, Richard Kuklinski. Goes into graphic detail about the men he killed, why he killed them, and how he killed them. Very amazing read if you can handle some killing.

For the Sins of My Father-Book written by Albert Demeo about his father, Mafia man Roy Demeo who was involved with the infamous Gambino Crime Family. Also a very good mafia read.

And of course I cannot leave without mentioning Harry Potter and Dan Brown books which all rock my world.

[rizzini]

if you like the red hot chili peppers, check out anthony kiedis's autobiography. i loved it

[Live4It]

I've already read Of Mice and Men, verry good book, and I really dislike Harry Potter.

[lax21goalie2008]

read pet sematary (yes thats how you spell it)
cujo

or just read dan brown novels...they are all amazing.

[bee_laxer5]

i really liked Ender's game and that seris, lord of the rings, i really like Leven thumps and the gateway to foo

[Live4It]

read pet sematary (yes thats how you spell it)
cujo

or just read dan brown novels...they are all amazing.
I actualy aready have Pet Sematary, haven't read it though.

[ron_burgundy]

i hope they serve beer in hell

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[Longpole5435]

I'm a Tom Clancy fan. Hunt for Red October is a classic. You have to appreciate the history of the Cold War to really enjoy and understand him though.

[CTLaxer]

End of Faith by Sam Harris
Freakanomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner
100 People Who Are Screwing Up America by Bernard Goldberg

All 3 books are like nothing you've ever read before and will make you think about things a little differently.

[laxman37]

try the bible :thumbsup:
Agreed

I would also say the Ender's Game series, great books with a good plot line, and some nice subtler aspects. Amazing books if you like science fiction.

Whoever said The Hunt for Red October is right, that is a great book too.

Try The Three Musketeers, took me a year to read it, but well worth it.

[CSlax06]

Read the Hannibal series.

Very good books.

[Live4It]

Has anyone ever read The Count of Monte Cristo? It's longer than a freakin' dictionary but I've read good reviews.

[fossil8412]

Travels With Charley
John Steinbeck

[GCdorman40]

i actually read comics.
i don't have a lot of time like you. so i read comics. Frank Miller is amazing (Sin City, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) Just find a series you like and start collecting. I also started drawing images that were in my head, and now i draw fairly well just from the images in comics. So that wastes some time too, esp in school.

[Irishlax22]

Duel in the Sun

Its a great book about the best Marathon Race ever run. 1982 Boston. And the consequences of it.

[Live4It]

i hope they serve beer in hell

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I didn't think that was a book, but I looked it up and it might be good, maybe I'll check that out.

[UVAlaxer432]

The Perfume: A Story of a Murderer

Very good book

I think they are aming a movie about it now (its gonna suck)

[pole15]

Read Plato - arduous, yes, though rewarding.

[homeskillet313]

Is there like a specific fist book of the series? I looked it up and there is alot of them.

nope they're written so that you can pick anyone of em up and read. order doesnt matter

[LaxAttackman28]

digital fortress by dan brown


amazing period

[WestSideLa X eR]

Buddha : Osamu Tezuka

The godfather of anime writes an amazing multi book series that documents the life of buddha with fictional characters thrown in. Amazing.

[devillax57]

The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway

I'm reading it right now because someone recommended it to me. So far it is a great book.

[rebel_lax40]

Did anybody read Deception Point - Dan Brown? If so, what'd you think of it?

[LaxDman62]

The Tipping Point or Blink.

Im reading blink and its about how split decision thinking can be right. Its interesting.

[cali feeder]

Prey, by the dude who wrote Jurassic Park, is an AWESOME book. The Hunt For Red October is also great.
Has anyone ever read The Count of Monte Cristo? It's longer than a freakin' dictionary but I've read good reviews.
That is a FANTASTIC book. Long as hell, but nonetheless an AMAZING book.

Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow are two great books if read in succession of each other. Angels and Demons with DaVinci Code are two good books too. Catcher In The Rye is kinda weird, kinda funny, and kinda cool. I thought Lord of the Flies was a great book, since I'm into analyzing the human mind and human actions.

Thats all I can think of right now.

[RazzMaChazz]

I Second reading the Bible. preferably the new living translation version.

but on the other hand.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
1984 by George Orwell
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

And "Revolution on Canvas" is really great if you're into poetry. all the poems are written by members of indie bands during the 20, and 21 first century.

[homeskillet313]

Prey, by the dude who wrote Jurassic Park, is an AWESOME book. The Hunt For Red October is also great.

That is a FANTASTIC book. Long as hell, but nonetheless an AMAZING book.

Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow are two great books if read in succession of each other. Angels and Demons with DaVinci Code are two good books too. Catcher In The Rye is kinda weird, kinda funny, and kinda cool. I thought Lord of the Flies was a great book, since I'm into analyzing the human mind and human actions.

Thats all I can think of right now.


bolded and quoted for emphasis, but then you have to read the rest of the series, until the plot totally switches. which is 2-3 books, i cant remember. all in all there are 7-8 i think? great books tho. the first one mainly deals with a war with aliens that happened twice and all the politics behind that. the rest i thought i wouldnt like as much because it almost switched genres and turned super political, but if you think you can understand most of what their talking about, then it can be a very satasfying read.

[fsflaxer30]

i hope they serve beer in hell

tuckermax.com
Hilarity

pure hilarity

[gigo567]

I just finished reading Running with Scissors, like took only 2 nights to finish.(around 313 pages long)

Its a very good book.

Also the Ender's series is awesome. It branches off into some many different plots.

[lslaxer]

Bringing Down the House is a fun read, I think there was a thread about it a while back, about MIT kids who take on Vegas with their system that has to do with blackjack. its pretty cool, goes by quickly

[Riot]

Bringing Down the House is a fun read, I think there was a thread about it a while back, about MIT kids who take on Vegas with their system that has to do with blackjack. its pretty cool, goes by quickly
That book was really entertaining.

[msweets50]

Exodus, good post world war II novel, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. just read it in school and is now one of my favorite books.

[gnrrocks110]

bolded and quoted for emphasis, but then you have to read the rest of the series, until the plot totally switches. which is 2-3 books, i cant remember. all in all there are 7-8 i think? great books tho. the first one mainly deals with a war with aliens that happened twice and all the politics behind that. the rest i thought i wouldnt like as much because it almost switched genres and turned super political, but if you think you can understand most of what their talking about, then it can be a very satasfying read.

agreed. The Ender series is probably one of my favorite book series ever. i think im gonna have to go re-read enders game tonight now that you got me thinking about it. :agree: