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Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 10:42 PM

hey you guys. im out of books to read and im suffering...lol

anyone have good recomendations?

Shevanel · 5th Mar 2009, 10:47 PM

The Hitchiker's Guide To the Galaxy and the rest of the Series by Douglas Adams. Its probably the best book ever lol.

There are like thousands of books out there. Just head to your local bookstore and browse

you could ask someone who works there for reccomendations too

antarranger · 5th Mar 2009, 10:48 PM

Lord of the rings was good it's prety long though. Story is alot better then the moives not that the moives where bad

Greggers · 5th Mar 2009, 10:49 PM

I have a few

1) Haroun and the Sea of Stories - BEST. BOOK. EVER. Its almost like a mix of a chronicles of narnia with Douglas Adams? Its very well written and smart, but it is very funny and witty. Its VERY random though, so you have to be a big thinker for this one!

2) Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series - Douglas Adams is one of my many heroes (but one of my only straight male ones :P) He writes the funniest books you will EVER read, but its very intelligent humor for the most part. Defnintly a good read, but you might want to read it slow and make sure you get all the epic puns

(WARNING: BRITISH HUMOR)

3) The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime - This one has quite alot of swearing near the end, but its an amazing story through the most unique point of view. Its via an autistic child who has trouble feeling emotions. Its very, very, very good though if you dont mind some swearing?

4) The eyre affair - This one is another Britishy book, but its easier to handle than Douglas Adams. Its very very funny, and a good book for book lovers (its about books, essentially)

Shevanel · 5th Mar 2009, 10:49 PM

It really all depends on the kind of book you like to read. What are some books you already read and enjoyed?

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SurferDude420

There are like thousands of books out there. Just head to your local bookstore and browse

you could ask someone who works there for reccomendations too

i NEED to go. but my parents are never home and when they are its to late to go. soooo ive been naggin at them to friggin take me! mayb this weekend. ugh i wish i could drive!

Greggers · 5th Mar 2009, 10:54 PM

OH OH OH!

I didnt add in....

Agatha Christie. Shes the worlds best selling author period other than The Bible. I started reading her because of Doctor Who, but it was NO let down.

They are all crime novels, quite short and very VERY on the edge of your seat

Its classic crime, and its brilliant stuff.

Opening line from her book im currently reading: "Thats Queer" i ejaculated suddenly beneath my breath"

The books are older, so you get old English language in it heh

StrataScribe · 5th Mar 2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greggers

OH OH OH!

I didnt add in....

Agatha Christie. Shes the worlds best selling author period other than The Bible. I started reading her because of Doctor Who, but it was NO let down.

They are all crime novels, quite short and very VERY on the edge of your seat

Its classic crime, and its brilliant stuff.

Opening line from her book im currently reading: "Thats Queer" i ejaculated suddenly beneath my breath"

The books are older, so you get old English language in it heh

Haha. I was just about to recommand Sherlock Holmes. I'm in the middle of reading the complete collection and I chuckle everytime the phrase "I ejaculated!" comes up. I've always gotta stop and remind myself, "This is 1880 London, ejaculate means 'exclaimed'; they aren't talking about the good ol' money shot!"

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SurferDude420

It really all depends on the kind of book you like to read. What are some books you already read and enjoyed?

lets see, um
Twilight series and The Host-stephanie meyer
Gone- by i forget who
Beastly-
Keeping You a Secret-Id tell you the author cuz i usually keep tat with me cuz it comforts me but a friend is borrowing it
Uninvited-
Glass, Crank, Identical-Elin Hopkins
I heart you, you haunt me-
criss cross-
ransom
HALLOWMERE series-

i like a lot of kinds of book. i mostly like fantasy and stuff

Iceeh · 5th Mar 2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Greggers

3) The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime - This one has quite alot of swearing near the end, but its an amazing story through the most unique point of view. Its via an autistic child who has trouble feeling emotions. Its very, very, very good though if you dont mind some swearing?

Omigosh, yes! This is one of my favorite books ever! I definitely reccomend it.

Greggers · 5th Mar 2009, 11:05 PM

Sarah, go read the book i said was my 1).

Its a fantasy, and i think you would REALLY like it

alot alot

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 11:17 PM

lol. ok!

donnie5 · 5th Mar 2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

hey you guys. im out of books to read and im suffering...lol

anyone have good recomendations?

omg !! me and my best girlfriend always trade books!! you have to read "perks of being a wall flower" im serious read i promise youll love it!!

Greggers · 5th Mar 2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by donnie5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah

hey you guys. im out of books to read and im suffering...lol

anyone have good recomendations?

omg !! me and my best girlfriend always trade books!! you have to read "perks of being a wall flower" im serious read i promise youll love it!!

Oh yes, 5awesomegays recommended that so i must also read that

**Maddy** · 5th Mar 2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceeh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greggers

3) The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime - This one has quite alot of swearing near the end, but its an amazing story through the most unique point of view. Its via an autistic child who has trouble feeling emotions. Its very, very, very good though if you dont mind some swearing?

Omigosh, yes! This is one of my favorite books ever! I definitely reccomend it.

Seconded! I love that book.
And I've been trying to find a copy of Keeping You A Secret forever and a day, but haven't been able to find one. The author is Julie Ann Peters.

5th Mar 2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

3) The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime - This one has quite alot of swearing near the end, but its an amazing story through the most unique point of view. Its via an autistic child who has trouble feeling emotions. Its very, very, very good though if you don't mind some swearing?

We had to study this book for English in year 10 and I hated it! Sorry Greg!

Personally I'm in love with the DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons. I also really like book by Steve Berry particularly The Third Secret, his books are quite a bit like the DaVinci Code though.

Also the Windsinger Series by William Nicholson are really good if you like fantasy storys.

And I can give you a really really long list of forensic crime books but I won't so pretty much anything by Patrica Cornwell or Kathy Reichs are really really awesome!!

Oh and if you like true stories I just finished one called Fatwa: Living with a death treat by Jacky Trevane. It is about a woman who marries and Egyption guy and has children to him but he abuses her so she tries to leave but because of the laws in Egypt now if he finds her she can be sentenced to death. It's really really good I read it all in one day because I couldn't put it down.

And yes I am nerd who loves reading lol

Greggers · 5th Mar 2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hidden Angel

Quote:

3) The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime - This one has quite alot of swearing near the end, but its an amazing story through the most unique point of view. Its via an autistic child who has trouble feeling emotions. Its very, very, very good though if you don't mind some swearing?

We had to study this book for English in year 10 and I hated it! Sorry Greg!

Personally I'm in love with the DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons. I also really like book by Steve Berry particularly The Third Secret, his books are quite a bit like the DaVinci Code though.

Also the Windsinger Series by William Nicholson are really good if you like fantasy storys.

And I can give you a really really long list of forensic crime books but I won't so pretty much anything by Patrica Cornwell or Kathy Reichs are really really awesome!!

Oh and if you like true stories I just finished one called Fatwa: Living with a death treat by Jacky Trevane. It is about a woman who marries and Egyption guy and has children to him but he abuses her so she tries to leave but because of the laws in Egypt now if he finds her she can be sentenced to death. It's really really good I read it all in one day because I couldn't put it down.

And yes I am nerd who loves reading lol

No problem, its definitely not everyones cup of tea

Im planning to read "Hes just not that into you" next cause im in LOVE with the movie

BlueRose · 6th Mar 2009, 12:14 AM

I just got done reading The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks, and I only just started it on Tuesday evening. Though I guess it might not be to everyone's tastes, I really liked it. Actually, anything by Russell Banks should be good - he's one of my favorite authors. Also, have you tried Lolita? It's amazing, and anyone who enjoys language should love that book.

Axon · 6th Mar 2009, 04:13 AM

Well, if you're up to reading a book containing about 1000 pages, then I reccommend you read:

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (ISBN: 0451225244)

Almost everyone I know that has read this book says he or she loves it.

biisme · 6th Mar 2009, 04:01 PM

Okkkk....

Series (fantasy)
- The Named : Marianne Curley
- The Abhorsen Trilogy: Garth Nix
- Silver on the Tree : Susan Cooper
- Anite Blake...(some sort of person) : Laurell K. Hamilton

Authors
- Jodi Picoult (The Pact, My Sister's Keeper)
- Catherine Anderson (romance)
- Sarah Dessen (The Truth about Forever, Just listen, This Lullaby)
- Alex Sanchez

I will be back with more later...I'm having trouble recalling them off the top of my head. I need to go look at a bookshelf.

5th Mar 2009, 10:42 PM	#1
Sarah my mind just blanked Full Member Gender: birth certificate says im a F(w/e tat means) Orientation: bisexual(more guys than girls) Out Status: people who hav asked Location: the place around where i am Age: 17 Posts: 527 Join Date: Nov 2008	books hey you guys. im out of books to read and im suffering...lol anyone have good recomendations? __________________ "Walk Proud and we will walk with you. Stumble and we will lift you up" stilsurchin, EC member,I don't know if they thought of it on their own or heard it from someone else, but who ever said it is very thoughtful and insightful

5th Mar 2009, 10:47 PM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: books The Hitchiker's Guide To the Galaxy and the rest of the Series by Douglas Adams. Its probably the best book ever lol. There are like thousands of books out there. Just head to your local bookstore and browse you could ask someone who works there for reccomendations too __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

5th Mar 2009, 10:48 PM	#3
antarranger Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: North Carolina Age: 19 Posts: 115 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: books Lord of the rings was good it's prety long though. Story is alot better then the moives not that the moives where bad

5th Mar 2009, 10:49 PM	#4
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: books I have a few 1) Haroun and the Sea of Stories - BEST. BOOK. EVER. Its almost like a mix of a chronicles of narnia with Douglas Adams? Its very well written and smart, but it is very funny and witty. Its VERY random though, so you have to be a big thinker for this one! 2) Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series - Douglas Adams is one of my many heroes (but one of my only straight male ones :P) He writes the funniest books you will EVER read, but its very intelligent humor for the most part. Defnintly a good read, but you might want to read it slow and make sure you get all the epic puns (WARNING: BRITISH HUMOR) 3) The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime - This one has quite alot of swearing near the end, but its an amazing story through the most unique point of view. Its via an autistic child who has trouble feeling emotions. Its very, very, very good though if you dont mind some swearing? 4) The eyre affair - This one is another Britishy book, but its easier to handle than Douglas Adams. Its very very funny, and a good book for book lovers (its about books, essentially) __________________ "It's a male duck."

5th Mar 2009, 10:49 PM	#5
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: books It really all depends on the kind of book you like to read. What are some books you already read and enjoyed? __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

5th Mar 2009, 10:54 PM	#7
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: books OH OH OH! I didnt add in.... Agatha Christie. Shes the worlds best selling author period other than The Bible. I started reading her because of Doctor Who, but it was NO let down. They are all crime novels, quite short and very VERY on the edge of your seat Its classic crime, and its brilliant stuff. Opening line from her book im currently reading: "Thats Queer" i ejaculated suddenly beneath my breath" The books are older, so you get old English language in it heh __________________ "It's a male duck."

5th Mar 2009, 11:05 PM	#11
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: books Sarah, go read the book i said was my 1). Its a fantasy, and i think you would REALLY like it alot alot __________________ "It's a male duck."

5th Mar 2009, 11:17 PM	#12
Sarah my mind just blanked Full Member Gender: birth certificate says im a F(w/e tat means) Orientation: bisexual(more guys than girls) Out Status: people who hav asked Location: the place around where i am Age: 17 Posts: 527 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: books lol. ok! __________________ "Walk Proud and we will walk with you. Stumble and we will lift you up" stilsurchin, EC member,I don't know if they thought of it on their own or heard it from someone else, but who ever said it is very thoughtful and insightful

6th Mar 2009, 12:14 AM	#18
BlueRose Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Georgia Age: 21 Posts: 197 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: books I just got done reading The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks, and I only just started it on Tuesday evening. Though I guess it might not be to everyone's tastes, I really liked it. Actually, anything by Russell Banks should be good - he's one of my favorite authors. Also, have you tried Lolita? It's amazing, and anyone who enjoys language should love that book.

6th Mar 2009, 04:13 AM	#19
Axon So lost... O.o Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Age: 20 Posts: 237 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: books Well, if you're up to reading a book containing about 1000 pages, then I reccommend you read: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (ISBN: 0451225244) Almost everyone I know that has read this book says he or she loves it.

6th Mar 2009, 04:01 PM	#20
biisme Call me Katie Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Ask me and I'll tell you. Location: Lincoln, Rhode Island Age: 20 Posts: 8,119 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: books Okkkk.... Series (fantasy) - The Named : Marianne Curley - The Abhorsen Trilogy: Garth Nix - Silver on the Tree : Susan Cooper - Anite Blake...(some sort of person) : Laurell K. Hamilton Authors - Jodi Picoult (The Pact, My Sister's Keeper) - Catherine Anderson (romance) - Sarah Dessen (The Truth about Forever, Just listen, This Lullaby) - Alex Sanchez I will be back with more later...I'm having trouble recalling them off the top of my head. I need to go look at a bookshelf. __________________ From BIG problems to little problems, from broken hearts to broken shoelaces, I really do care. Feel free to PM me anytime about anything. I want to know.

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