Reading

[1984]

How many hours a week do you read on average? I always to through phases, wont pick up a book for a few weeks or months, but then read 3 this week. Trying to watch less crap on TV!

[DaftFader]

atm ... not at all ...
i go through fazes where i wount put a book down .. and then dont read for ages ...

[Tank Girl]

I love reading, have just finished one this morning and the next one is already lined up next to me bed -

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looks fun,

oh and need to read THE BOOK, alongside you know Mr Alan carr as gonna stop........

I do however also go through fazes where I cant consentrate enough to read and have to stop for a few weeks,

read tons on holiday - did 9 books in 10 days on me last one (I'm so fucking rock!!! raaa :laugh_at: )

[tarifa]

read as much as i can, never enough,

just finished 'the curious incident of the dog in the night time'

had it for ages, only just got round to it - excellent, read it :bounce_fl

[Horny Angel]

I personally love reading but I'm a bit like you 1984, I won't pick one up for months then, I'll read one book after the other for the next few months.

[1984]

read as much as i can, never enough,

just finished 'the curious incident of the dog in the night time'

had it for ages, only just got round to it - excellent, read it :bounce_fl

That's about an Autistic lad isnt it? sure my misses said it was good

[joshd96320]

I dont read during weekdays much unless its a holiday because im busy... in half terms etc (like the coming week) i shall be reading..

on my 'to read' list -
Mein Kampf - Adolf Hitler
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx
The War Of The Worlds - HG Wells
The Invisible Man - HG Wells
The Time Machine - HG Wells
The Shape of Things to Come - HG Wells
A Modern Utopia - HG Wells
A Short History of the World - HG Wells
The New World Order - HG Wells
The Open Conspiracy - HG Wells
Capitalism And Freedom - Milton Friedman
Trotsky: A Biography - Robert Service
The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin


If anyone can also recommend me any works paralleling or reflecting situations of the time of writing such as War Of The Worlds, or predictions (war of the worlds too), or views on the world (mein kampf), decent mindfuck books, or stuff like 1984, it would be appreciated :love:

[1984]

I dont read during weekdays much unless its a holiday because im busy... in half terms etc (like the coming week) i shall be reading..

on my 'to read' list -
Mein Kampf - Adolf Hitler
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx
The War Of The Worlds - HG Wells
The Invisible Man - HG Wells
The Time Machine - HG Wells
The Shape of Things to Come - HG Wells
A Modern Utopia - HG Wells
A Short History of the World - HG Wells
The New World Order - HG Wells
The Open Conspiracy - HG Wells
Capitalism And Freedom - Milton Friedman
Trotsky: A Biography - Robert Service
The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin


If anyone can also recommend me any works paralleling or reflecting situations of the time of writing such as War Of The Worlds, or predictions (war of the worlds too), or views on the world (mein kampf), decent mindfuck books, or stuff like 1984, it would be appreciated :love:

Brave New World *nods*

[joshd96320]

thank you good sir raaa

[1984]

ps Josh are u really going to read all that in a week?!?!

[joshd96320]

definitely not :weee:

its just my upcoming books, i doubt ill finish the list for a loooooooong time :laugh_at:

i have just also added to my list :
The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness - Simon Wiesenthal

[tarifa]

That's about an Autistic lad isnt it? sure my misses said it was good

yep, tis a good read

Brave New World - one of the best reads - freedom

[DJCliffy]

I'm currently reading The Eagle and the Wolves by Simon Scarrow.

It's set years back when Rome invaded Britain and it's a quality read, very graphic and full of detail. there's 9 books in total as well and i'm on the third one. Awesome book series! :wink:

[1984]

I'm currently reading The Eagle and the Wolves by Simon Scarrow.

It's set years back when Rome invaded Britain and it's a quality read, very graphic and full of detail. there's 9 books in total as well and i'm on the third one. Awesome book series! :wink:

sounds good man might have to give the first one a go

[Holeydel]

I'm having a crack at Papillion by Henri Charriere at the mo, but the thing is like a fucking breeze block. It's a true story of prison breaks and adventures that's been made into a movie (which if I knew before I started reading the thing I would have just watched the film). I've just got to the part where he's knocked up a 12 year old girl.

Go on son!

[bryonbond]

i read, have just finished Shantaram, its the best book I have ever read.
now am reading random chapters out of Cannibal Adventure by Willard Price

[Angel]

I love to read and always have,,, nice way to escape reality..

"sorry" to say I haven't read more that a half book the past half year..

Guess my own reality is better now, than what the books can give me :love:

[joshd96320]

I love to read and always have,,, nice way to escape reality..

"sorry" to say I haven't read more that a half book the past half year..

Guess my own reality is better now, than what the books can give me :love:

deep :love::love::bounce_g:

[AGENT 15]

I always have at least one or two books on the go , at the moment its is The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester , I Am Legend by Richard Matheson and thirdly Dead Yard by Ian Thomson a look at modern Jamaica and how it has/has not coped with gaining independence from us, fascinating reading!

[olboy]

on my 'to read' list -
Mein Kampf - Adolf Hitler
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx
The War Of The Worlds - HG Wells
The Invisible Man - HG Wells
The Time Machine - HG Wells
The Shape of Things to Come - HG Wells
A Modern Utopia - HG Wells
A Short History of the World - HG Wells
The New World Order - HG Wells
The Open Conspiracy - HG Wells
Capitalism And Freedom - Milton Friedman
Trotsky: A Biography - Robert Service
The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin


HOLY CRAP, that's hardcore reading fella. Not only reading but there is a LOT of learning and understanding required with that little lot :crazy_diz good luck with it :)

I haven't got the patience. I love a bit of Dick me... Philip K Dick that is. Some of his more psychotic books are a bit difficult (dull'n'hard work) but others are inspirational. He wrote the book that turned into Blade Runner don't you know : ) (Do androids dream of electric sheep). Other films based on his books are Total Recall, Scanner Darkly and Minority Report

Plus, other pulp I like is any book by Robert Rankin, what a STAR!

[joshd96320]

HOLY CRAP, that's hardcore reading fella. Not only reading but there is a LOT of learning and understanding required with that little lot :crazy_diz good luck with it :)


I like to learn and understand :weee:


I haven't got the patience. I love a bit of Dick me... Philip K Dick that is. Some of his more psychotic books are a bit difficult (dull'n'hard work) but others are inspirational. He wrote the book that turned into Blade Runner don't you know : ) (Do androids dream of electric sheep). Other films based on his books are Total Recall, Scanner Darkly and Minority Report

Plus, other pulp I like is any book by Robert Rankin, what a STAR!
bit of dick :laugh_at::laugh_at: minority report is fantastic!

[Holeydel]

I reckon my favorite author has to be Sven Hassel

He's a Dutch dude who in WWII fought with the Nazi's in a Penal Regiment - a regiment made up of deserters, bandits, murderers etc. None of the officers wanted anything to do with them cos they couldn't be trusted. It's mainly fictional story telling based on true characters and some true events, and the novels are funny as fuck cos of their complete disregard for authority...

[DJCliffy]

I'm currently reading The Eagle and the Wolves by Simon Scarrow.

It's set years back when Rome invaded Britain and it's a quality read, very graphic and full of detail. there's 9 books in total as well and i'm on the third one. Awesome book series! :wink:

sounds good man might have to give the first one a go

Just heard a TV series is being made chronicling the Eagles exploits. Man can't wait for that, hopefully it will be good!! raaa

The first book though 84 is called "Under the Eagle" Proper good reading mate! :love:

[gal-tek]

im not really big on reading consistently , every now and then i'll pick up a book . i tend to read a gd bit of it then leave it a week n go back to it . got a book free in the newspaper couple months ago " happy dust gang " short cheap book but interesting .

[joshd96320]

just been to the shop n bought

charles darwin - origin of species
hg wells - the time machine
adolf hitler - mein kampf

[1984]

nice

[MisterDuck]

I dont read during weekdays much unless its a holiday because im busy... in half terms etc (like the coming week) i shall be reading..

on my 'to read' list -
Mein Kampf - Adolf Hitler
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx
The War Of The Worlds - HG Wells
The Invisible Man - HG Wells
The Time Machine - HG Wells
The Shape of Things to Come - HG Wells
A Modern Utopia - HG Wells
A Short History of the World - HG Wells
The New World Order - HG Wells
The Open Conspiracy - HG Wells
Capitalism And Freedom - Milton Friedman
Trotsky: A Biography - Robert Service
The Origin of Species - Charles Darwin


If anyone can also recommend me any works paralleling or reflecting situations of the time of writing such as War Of The Worlds, or predictions (war of the worlds too), or views on the world (mein kampf), decent mindfuck books, or stuff like 1984, it would be appreciated :love:
Have fun mate. Read a few light-hearted fictional books at the same time otherwise you're going to go onto political overload.

I recommend:

Tony Benn: A Political Life, David Powell
This book doesn't actually focus on Tony Benn as a person, but rather on upholding true democracy and regaining it in this country... as Benn was greatly committed to this, he is relevant in a lot of it - but in general the book is an excellent insight into how and why certain political decisions are made and how democracy is flawed in British and world politics. It also explains shifts in modern politics, and has a lot to say about why and how Blairites (preceded by Kinnock) hijacked the Labour party and created this fallacy of New Labour.

Power and Terror, Noam Chomsky
I'm sure Chomsky needs no introduction for you - this book is a fantastic read, in which Chomsky explains some of the lesser known (as well as facts about the well known!) atrocities and corruption throughout history and the modern era. What makes this book a bearable read, what with all the despair, lies, war crimes in it's core subject, is the complete optimism and commitment to change that Chomsky has, and how he wholeheartedly believes it will change.

[joshd96320]

cheers matey ol pal raaa raaa raaa

[amyberthelet]

I read for several hours before going to sleep - currently reading The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun

[1984]

I read for several hours before going to sleep - currently reading The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun

do you read normal books? any fav authors?

[amyberthelet]

I read everything from Christian romance to horror to Ayn Rand....check me out @ Shelfari (but the majority of the books are Christian). I also luv Jane Austen.

[1984]

I have never read any Jane Austin, I am determined to give it a go one day though. I am currently reading John Peals autobiography. I read far too much trash fiction eg Ian Rankin

[1984]

I am quite tempted to join Shelfari but I just worry that the site will end up closing down, it seems like quite a time investment to put all the books up their I have read

[amyberthelet]

I write all mine down in a book, so I just went down the list.....but yes it does take time lol

You can just start with a recent few.

[1984]

I write all mine down in a book, so I just went down the list.....but yes it does take time lol

You can just start with a recent few.

I did just join but then I lost interest :(

I always have to own a book before I read it and refuse to throw anything other than the very worst. Its like a physical record. I really want a reading room when I am older. Well, reading room come gentlemen's study complete with leather backed arm chair and a nice selection of single malts and cigars.

[amyberthelet]

Mine are in bookshelves my hubby made and I also have a bunch in a cedar chest. Chris' mom has THOUSANDS all over their house - shelves that go up to the ceiling!!!! Plus many plastic totes full in storage!

[joshd96320]

I have never read any Jane Austin, I am determined to give it a go one day though. I am currently reading John Peals autobiography. I read far too much trash fiction eg Ian Rankin
i was forced to read jane austen for english exam. cant stand the shit now.

I did just join but then I lost interest :(

I always have to own a book before I read it and refuse to throw anything other than the very worst. Its like a physical record. I really want a reading room when I am older. Well, reading room come gentlemen's study complete with leather backed arm chair and a nice selection of single malts and cigars.

and a big fat soundsystem :love:

[1984]

Mine are in bookshelves my hubby made and I also have a bunch in a cedar chest. Chris' mom has THOUSANDS all over their house - shelves that go up to the ceiling!!!! Plus many plastic totes full in storage!

nice, I would love to be able to make such things. But not enough to learn. Perhaps I can get my girlfriend to learn

[PhilKmorgan]

Never read novels, but my personal collection is massive

[1984]

Never read novels, but my personal collection is massive

how so Mr?

[PhilKmorgan]

how so Mr?

mainly text books, pretty impressive collection

[1984]

mainly text books, pretty impressive collection

nice! gotta be better than my shelf of modern crime fiction lol