FallRate 0 #1 July 9, 2002 We seem to have covered favorite hobbies, movies, music, beer and intercourse positions. How's about a bit of sharing in regards to our most beloved books? Of course, I'll start... Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams The Tao of Physics - Fritjof Capra The Holographic Universe - Michael Talbot Hmm...more to come after the brainlock wears off. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 July 9, 2002 QuoteThe Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams Good call - awesome book. I just bought my girlfriend "The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull - an anthropology book basically - one of the best books I ever read. Try it! Hmmm, Kama Sutra? GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 July 9, 2002 I think we actually did hit this briefly, but that was a long while back. The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy --Adams LOTR --Tolken Rogue Warrior -- Marchinko All of Tom Clancy's stuff (the fiction that HE actually wrote) Force Recon Diaries 1969 --Norton There are a few others that I've read more then a few times that I love, but that list will do for now. That'll do donkey, that'll do...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #4 July 9, 2002 I'll bite. In no particular order. The Gap series :- Stephan Donaldson The Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy :- Douglas Adams Anthem :- Ayn Rand Chickenhawk :- Robert Mason The lord of the Rings :- JRR Tolkien Alls Quiet on the Western Front :- Erich Maria Remark Quo Vadis :- Henryk Sienkiewicz And many many more. I read a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #5 July 9, 2002 Hey Aggiedave. Have you read Battle Cry by Leon Uris? If not, do yourself a HUGE favour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #6 July 9, 2002 >How's about a bit of sharing in regards to our most beloved books? The Hitchhiker's Guide seems to be a popular choice here, the whole 5-part trilogy(!) is probably the funniest stuff I ever read... Terry Pratchett's Discworld-series is also funny as hell; if there are any Douglas Adams fans out there who haven't read Pratchett, you should give it a try. The books of Arto Paasilinna have a different kind of humor in them, but are also very funny. They have been widely translated from finnish, but I haven't read any of the translations so I don't know how well the humor translates. I'm also a big fan of William Gibson's books. And of course the LOTR if a must-read every few years... Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #7 July 9, 2002 I'll read anything that looks interesting.I've read everything from Stehpen King to Shakespeare.I just love to read! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 151 #8 July 9, 2002 Zen & Art of Motorcycle maintenance Illusions - Richard Bach - very interesting bookExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #9 July 9, 2002 Quote We seem to have covered favorite...intercourse positions. Hmm, must have missed that thread.... As to books and authors, in no particular order: The entire DUNE series Illusions By Richard Bach The Celestine Prophecy anything by Stephen King, but especially the Gunslinger stuff and the Stand (uncut) Clancy (although he can get very long winded...) Kahlil Gibran I read so much that it's hard to single out one or even a grouping of them - depends on my mood, and what else is going on in my life. Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #10 July 9, 2002 Quote"The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull I have to agree with you...this is a great book. I believe he had another attempt of writing a book called "The Mountain People", but I dont think it was a success.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #11 July 9, 2002 Here's mine (gee, skydivers seem to have similar tastes...) Lord of The Rings Hitchhiker's Guide... A Tale of Two Cities and anything else by Dickens Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (great book...if you haven't read it, go get it now!) all of Tom Clancy's booksNever meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #12 July 9, 2002 I couldn't pick any favorites, I read 3 a month and they all become a blur after awhile. LOTR series was great Stephen King's The Stand was good. The Princess Bride was equally as good as the movie. The Once and Future King Groucho, Chico, Harpo and sometimes Zeppo Napalm and Silly putty by George Carlin JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #13 July 9, 2002 QuoteSurely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (great book...if you haven't read it, go get it now!) I agree. A great book indeed. As is that other book he wrote (no, not the Lectures) but of which I unfortunately can't seem to remember the title. And of course the entire series of Charmed novels And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #14 July 9, 2002 OK...here it goes... 1984 (Orwell) Anthem (Rand) Brave New World (Huxley)...I like to read those three right in a row.... I love Stephen King....especially Talisman and the gunslinger series. Anne ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygeek 0 #15 July 9, 2002 Sphere by Michael Criton anything by william gibson Welcome to the New World Order. Expect no Mercy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 July 9, 2002 Damn, I forgot about 1984 and Brave New World...I love those books. That's my problem, I guess, I'm a reader, I love to read and things tend to get lost behind the beer sometimes...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 July 9, 2002 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Sneeches on Beaches The Cat in the Hat Green Eggs and Ham _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #18 July 9, 2002 QuoteOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Sneeches on Beaches The Cat in the Hat Green Eggs and Ham Finally, someone who appreciates fine literature! But you forgot The Lorax! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #19 July 9, 2002 QuoteBut you forgot The Lorax! Actually, I didn't. I tried reading the "Lorax" but it was just too deep. So many hidden meanings, symbolism and irony. It is a tough one to digest. One should not rush through "The Lorax". _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 July 9, 2002 I'll prolly think of more later, but for now here's what i got. To Kill a Mockingbird The Turn of the Screw The Road to Paradise Island I love to read non-fiction about real crimes....like Helter Skelter, Fatal Vision, etc. I wish i had more time to read. I usually only get the chance when i'm at the laundromat once a week. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #21 July 9, 2002 QuoteI usually only get the chance when i'm at the laundromat once a week. Sunshine, be honest. Can you really concentrate when you are at the laundromat sitting on the machine doing your laundry? It is like a skyvan that takes quarters! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #22 July 9, 2002 anything by steven king....if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #23 July 9, 2002 Those of you who are big Clancy fans might want to look into Dale Brown's stuff, he's an ex-USAF guy, so a lot of it is aviation-related, but it's really quite good. I've had people say it's too technical, but as a military fiction nut, and player of all games flight simulator, I don't really notice :Dcavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #24 July 9, 2002 Too many to list them all. I think my favorite series is The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. Took me 3 tries to get through the first book when I first read it because of the high level of vocabulary necessary to understand it, but once I got into the story it kicked ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #25 July 9, 2002 Kevin, You might like "Perdido Street Station" by China Mieville. Fantastic use of language. Check the reviews on Amazon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
