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I need a book. .to read.

Radical Edward

Radical Edward

Feb 22, 2010
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Grand Rapids, MI
#1
I'd like to read a book that's very well-written, can keep me awake for hours, and will keep me thinking for days after I've read it. I need a truly GOOD book to read. My life has been crazy and busy, as usual, and I've come to realize that if I'm thinking all the time,
( like constantly ) then I should give myself something really good to think about. Makes sense, right? Anyway, maybe it doesn't, but regardless I 'd like suggestions, people. I enjoy sci-fi, fantasy, and/or documentary/biography-type books. Books that question moral values, society, or the "norm" in any way, etc.

So.. any suggestions and a bit about the book would be appreciated. :3
 
#8
Read "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski.

http://www.amazon.com/House-Leaves-Mark-Z-Danielewski/dp/0375703764

If you want something challenging, that will make you think, this is an excellent book. It's labelled as horror, but that's hardly accurate. It's a lot of things (most of which aren't intended to be scary at all) and deals with a lot of philosophical and existential questions that will stick with you for a long time. It could be a metaphor for falling into one's self and becoming lost in the dark there, and having to blindly find one's way back upward to reality.
 
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#10
How about "The Selfish Gene" by Dawkins. Despite his later fame, he only has a tiny bit to say about religion in that book, which you can ignore if you want. But he gives an excellent overview of evolution, and is a fabulous writer.
 
#11
MJ5150 said:
Why is that funny? I wasn't trying to insinuate anything. If you believe what that the bible says or not, there are some great stories in there and they do keep you thinking.

-Mike
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Unfortunately, the Bible isn't very "Well-written" in my opinion. I'm just not quite fond of the way there are so many "chapters". If it was written like a story, I'm sure it'd be thrilling, but as it stands, I just can't do it.
 
#12
MJ5150 said:
Why is that funny? I wasn't trying to insinuate anything. If you believe what that the bible says or not, there are some great stories in there and they do keep you thinking.

-Mike
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I'll back you up there. It is the source of much literature and culture in the Western world. Even as a non-believer I find the stories and history fascinating. It can be dry though, I tend to read one book at a time.
 
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MakiSupaStar said:
I recently read The Hunger Games and enjoyed it. Another one I read is Do androids dream of electric sheep by Philip K Dick. Excellent story which Blade Runner was based upon.
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Sounds interesting. As far "The Hunger Games", I'm thinking I shuold watch, at least some, of the show first..
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nickbass79 said:
I just got done with " My Cross to Bear" by Gregg Allman. Pretty good and it reads like he is speaking directly to you in a very relaxed conversation. I liked it.
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Alrighty. It's going on the list.
 

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