Books I’ve Read
When I first moved to Georgia (way back in 1991), I used to read all the time. The majority of what I read was Star-Trek TNG novels but there were other Sci-Fi* books, too and a whole lot of comic books**. By the time I reached high-school however, reading became a thing of the past. Be it dating, driving, or working, reading just ceased to be as important.
I always kind of missed reading but never had the time or energy to get back into it. Finally after a 15+ year hiatus, I took the plunge and ordered a few books off Amazon***. Those were:
- Somebody’s Gotta Say It by Neal Boortz
- God’s Debris: A Thought Experiment by Scott Adams
- The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead by Max Brooks
I know I’ll eventually catch heat on this from a fellow Atlanta blogger but I really don’t care. The book was entertaining and makes some good points. I would recommend it to anyone with an open mind. It’s not that I think he will change your opinion on anything but he does help explain a more libertarian perspective on certain issues.
An excellent read. I think I heard about this from another fellow Atlanta blogger but I can’t recall for sure. Regardless, the entire book deals with a conversation between a delivery guy and someone who apparently knows everything. What would you ask someone who knows everything? Are you ready for the answers? … wow … that sounds like the lines of a movie trailer.
Warning: This book is not for the irrational religious types as it throws much of what you believe out the window. With that said, I would love to hear what a religious person thinks of the book.
I’m still in the middle of this book but it’s pretty interesting… for a “how to” book, that is. It deals with what zombies are, their strengths/weaknesses, preferable weapons to use against them, how to fortify your home/surroundings and other stuff I haven’t gotten to yet. I’ll be prepared for the next zombie attack, will you?
The best line of the book so far is at the beginning, and to paraphrase says something like: “The most dangerous thing about zombies is the fact that most people believe they don’t exist.” Muah ah ah ah!
Okay, with all that out of the way, anyone have any book recommendations for what I should read next? I know I’m definitely getting Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel - Why Everything You Know is Wrong by John Stossel. Even as a kid in elementary school I remember loving Stossel’s reports on 20/20. I’m sure this will be no different. Does anyone else have any recommendations? It doesn’t have to be along the lines of the books mentioned above. I’m game for anything that’s a good read.
* - Yes Brian, many of those “other Sci-Fi” books were Star Wars. And yes, I also agree an Executioner class Star Destroyer could whip the tail-lights off the Enterprise.
** - All Marvel and mostly Spider-Man.
*** - Yes Lori, it has taken me this long to get through books I bought over 6 months ago.
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October 24th, 2007 at 9:53 am
it’s actually Executor class. but, whatevs.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Executioner sounds cooler.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:55 am
I’ve read two-thirds of those!
I think my favorite recent book was Blink. You might want to check that out.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Thanks, Blink sounds pretty interesting… added to wishlist.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:30 am
I wish I could throw heat.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:36 am
Fear not Andy, I’m sure you’ll find a time to use this against me in a future post or comment thread.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:37 am
I agree with Blink. I’m more of a fiction reader now, so I’d also suggest American Psycho, Middlesex, or The Things They Carried for your scope of interest.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:44 am
ming, I’ve been wanting to read American Psycho ever since I saw the movie and Middlesex sounds like it could be interesting… both added to the wishlist. The Things They Carried doesn’t sound like it would hold my narrow minded interest. Thanks though.
October 24th, 2007 at 11:42 am
i had a hard time reading American Psycho after seeing the movie. wish i had done it in the other order, but i didn’t.
also, The Things They Carried was pretty awesome. we have two copies if you later decide that you’d like to read it.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Yeah, I think I recall you telling me that about American Psycho before … probably why I didn’t order way back when. Your point on The Things They Carried is duly noted.
October 24th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Yesterday you said you took fiber pills to promote regularity. Today you tell us you are reading a book by Neal Boortz.
I would hope those fiber pills work for reading material as well as food.
October 25th, 2007 at 7:25 am
One of my last reads was The Road by Cormack McCarthy which I followed with Blaze by Richard Bachman (Stephen King). The Road was an amazing read…very well written. I also loved Blaze, but it takes a certain type to appreciate a Stephen King book, so if you are into that kind of book, give it a try!
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October 26th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
mitch, I’ve read some King. Not bad stuff. Wouldn’t mind reading some more.
October 29th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
For a good laugh, read “How to Get Suspended and Influence People” by Adam Selzer. It’s about a middle school kid who takes an assignment to create an avant garde film about masturbation…hilarious and right up your alley since it deals with the two things you love most:
Middle school kids & Jacking off! I’ve got a copy if you’re interested.