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Grimmlokk · 04-08-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryGerbil

On deck is a book about Benjamin Franklin. I'm sure there's a ton of them I just gotta pick one.

I am not a big biography reader, but I did happen to read The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin recently and I really enjoyed it. It was not overly clinical and much of it felt almost like reading a novel just because of all the amazing shit he was a part of. It focuses more on politics and social issues than his inventing and such. It's very interesting reading about the Revolution and the various roles he played in it.

I'd recommend it if it's on your list, but then I have no frame of reference to compare it to really. I don't normally read those type of books, and it kept me interested so that's the best I can say about it.

Soriak · 04-08-2008, 03:09 AM

Amazon.com: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness: Richard H. Thaler,Cass R. Sunstein: Books

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“How often do you read a book that is both important and amusing, both practical and deep? This gem of a book presents the best idea that has come out of behavioral economics. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to see both our minds and our society working better. It will improve your decisions and it will make the world a better place.”—Daniel Kahneman, Princeton University, Nobel Laureate in Economics

Newly released... looking forward to it.

dechire · 04-08-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryGerbil

Amazon.com: Augustus: The Life of Rome's First Emperor: Anthony Everitt: Books

Some biographies tend to be long winded and "text-booky" but this one almost reads like an adventure novel. Great book if you're into that kind of thing.

thanks for reminding me that i got this book for xmas and straight up forgot to read it. too many books and no time.

Lourdin · 04-08-2008, 07:58 AM

I am blowing through the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Just a lot of simple, fast paced fun. Nice change of pace for me. Easy reads.

Moocow Milkblaster · 04-08-2008, 09:22 AM

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney

Regime · 04-08-2008, 10:13 AM

Malazan Book one -3

Havent been this addicted since ASoFaI

Thorpe · 04-08-2008, 02:09 PM

Amazon.com: Skeleton Crew (Signet): Stephen King: Books

Amazon.com: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War: Max Brooks: Books

Amazon.com: I Am Legend: Richard Matheson: Books

Spontaneous Cumbustion · 04-08-2008, 03:00 PM

World War Z, Zombie Survival Guide, the newest Kim Harrison book (and the one before it), the new Maximum Ride (it's simplistic but I read books so fast I end up reading a lot of stuff), um I'm sure others I'm forgetting.

Oh yeah Infected by I think it's Scott Sigler.

Nehrak · 04-08-2008, 03:37 PM

I just recently picked up the Shadowmoor anthology (yes, it's for M:tG. Kiss my ass.)

Been thinking of picking up Gardens of the Moon as well, but lately the most books I buy are school textbooks... ><

Kais[] · 04-08-2008, 10:45 PM

heh, once you start into the malazan books, you tend to forget about so many things....like the fact that it's now 6am and theres 200 pages left, and damn it, you're gonna read em.

Aedosen · 04-08-2008, 11:31 PM

The Player of Games - Iain M. Banks

First Culture book for me

DoctorSpooge · 04-09-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aedosen

The Player of Games - Iain M. Banks

First Culture book for me

Yeah, I just bought Consider Phlebas and The Player of Games. Culture virgin here, as well

Anyway, for those who weren't aware, the abovementioned books were finally published (republished?) in the states. I think a few more are scheduled for this summer.

Bralkan · 04-09-2008, 08:11 AM

Amazon.com: The History of Sexuality: The Care of the Self: Michel Foucault: Books

woot! · 04-09-2008, 08:53 AM

Altered Carbon, Woken Furies, and Broken Angels, from Richard K. Morgan

Cud · 04-09-2008, 12:37 PM

The Caves of Steel- Isaac Asimov

Was one of the few by him that I had not read. I was surprised that is was in an Airport Bookstore.

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04-08-2008, 03:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
Spontaneous Cumbustion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilmington, DE, USA Posts: 261 -3 Internets	World War Z, Zombie Survival Guide, the newest Kim Harrison book (and the one before it), the new Maximum Ride (it's simplistic but I read books so fast I end up reading a lot of stuff), um I'm sure others I'm forgetting. Oh yeah Infected by I think it's Scott Sigler.

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Nehrak Cranky Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DigiPen Posts: 799	I just recently picked up the Shadowmoor anthology (yes, it's for M:tG. Kiss my ass.) Been thinking of picking up Gardens of the Moon as well, but lately the most books I buy are school textbooks... ><

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Kais[] Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 315 -3 Internets	heh, once you start into the malazan books, you tend to forget about so many things....like the fact that it's now 6am and theres 200 pages left, and damn it, you're gonna read em.

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Aedosen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 88 +0 Internets	The Player of Games - Iain M. Banks First Culture book for me

04-09-2008, 12:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
Cud Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Podunk,Alabama Posts: 32 +0 Internets	The Caves of Steel- Isaac Asimov Was one of the few by him that I had not read. I was surprised that is was in an Airport Bookstore.