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mtyost · 09-22-2008, 05:34 PM

So my English teacher told our class today that we need to bring in a book to read every Friday. There aren't really any requirements it just can't be a something that is small like 50 pages. I am not a big fan of Science Fiction. But I do like books that deal with history, cars, etc. That being said does anyone have any recommendations on a good book to read?

BustedS13 · 09-22-2008, 05:45 PM

DreamN · 09-22-2008, 05:48 PM

Lord of the Flies is always a good read. Wiseguy was an interesting book. The Godfather in my opinion is a must read. 10x better than the movie. The things they carried is a great book about vietnam war. If you liked the movie fight club, then anything by Palahniuk.

Edit: lol busted beat me to the Palahniuk recommendation.

coreansurfer · 09-22-2008, 05:51 PM

reading this book is an intense experience.

House of Leaves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

BustedS13 · 09-22-2008, 05:52 PM

BustedS13 · 09-22-2008, 05:56 PM

DirtyS14 · 09-22-2008, 06:07 PM

mtyost · 09-22-2008, 06:07 PM

I have read 1984 and Slaughter House Five.
I just read a summary of Invisible Monsters, that seems like an intense book, might be a good choice.
House of Leaves sounds pretty good too.
What do you guys think about Charles Bukowski? Good author?

Thanks for the recommendations guys, keep 'em coming.

mangoes · 09-22-2008, 06:12 PM

The Secret: It'll change your life =D puahahahha, seriously though, this book has a lot of great concepts you could apply to your daily life

movie is coming out soon, great book.

ryguy · 09-22-2008, 06:27 PM

Or one of my favorites, though most people have read it.

And my favorite book that nobody else has ever heard of:

renegade_ewok · 09-22-2008, 06:37 PM

Lots of drinking and fun in both of em'

Antihero983 · 09-22-2008, 06:39 PM

The Lucifer Principle By Howard Bloom

World War Z by Max Brooks

miucus · 09-22-2008, 09:42 PM

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yuppp pretty much all of his books are good

chibo · 09-22-2008, 09:47 PM

If you like adventure and shit Clive Cusslers books are all pretty bomb. Just avoid the cowritten books, they suck for the most part. Dale Brown is also bomb as fuck for military / adventure type shit.

I like to read. A lot.

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 09-22-2008, 09:51 PM

the last time i was ever asked to bring a book to read during class, i brought in "clifford goes to hollywood". i would recommend any of the clifford books.

silviaguy240 · 09-22-2008, 09:53 PM

and for the life of me i cant remember the name of this book, i can sort of remember the cover, red border, golden star of david and i think a girl on the cover. had to do with WW2 and hiding from the nazi's. read it back in 5th or 6th grade, i dont remember...

edit, god damn i dont know how the hell i remembered the name

BustedS13 · 09-22-2008, 11:09 PM

what the
have some of you not read since like seventh grade

...that said, i remember Number the Stars being pretty rad

Twinchy · 09-22-2008, 11:25 PM

this book keeps me entertained no matter how many times i read it

spartanic · 09-22-2008, 11:32 PM

Definitely recommended, hehe.

Bubbles · 09-23-2008, 12:17 AM

Read all these, and much more.

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this book keeps me entertained no matter how many times i read it

Fight Club definitely left the biggest impression.

repda916 · 09-23-2008, 12:21 AM

touge monster · 09-23-2008, 12:51 AM

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Oh wow, I remembered reading Mrs Frisby and the rats of NIMH BACKKKKK in the days!

I personally like anything by Dan Brown.

I Think I am going to check out Invisible Monster by Palahniuk the next time I head to Borders.

SqueekyClean · 09-23-2008, 05:56 AM

GO ahead and buy yourself a "Machinery's Handbook"

I have the 25th Edition, and I think the newest is the 27th edition.
Best money I've ever spent. This has everything you've ever wanted to know about anything Mechanical, Welding, Threads, bolts, nuts, saws, drills, taps, dies, taper, bushings, bearings, loads, Mathematical formulas, Modulus Tinsil strenght, Metal properties, plastics, woods,..... Tolerances.

I mean this is the Ultimate TECH Persons bible. This thing has all the knowlege of Technology within the last hundred years and up to today's most recent technology and information!

This is one book that I use over and over for simple questions like...hmmm...what to use when cutting this roll cage tubing?

Hmm..Mild steel...4040 stainless...or Chromology.... Interesting..

Definitely not science fiction. =)
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2Slow40 · 09-23-2008, 09:17 AM

Great book. It has really dark humor like Chuck Palahniuk's work.

*exitspeed* · 09-23-2008, 10:11 AM

silviaguy240 · 09-23-2008, 11:03 AM

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what the
have some of you not read since like seventh grade

...that said, i remember Number the Stars being pretty rad

basically, but i suggested some pretty easy reads, being that he's 17...wihch doesnt really mean much but idk.

mtyost · 09-23-2008, 01:11 PM

Thanks for the recommendations guys, I think I am going to go pick up House of Leaves at Barnes and Noble tonight.

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reading this book is an intense experience.

House of Leaves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

808_s13 · 09-23-2008, 02:53 PM

24 girls in 7 days.

by auther bradley

-makua[ace]

coreansurfer · 09-23-2008, 03:11 PM

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Thanks for the recommendations guys, I think I am going to go pick up House of Leaves at Barnes and Noble tonight.

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mtyost Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: middletown, ohio Age: 34 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Book Recommendations So my English teacher told our class today that we need to bring in a book to read every Friday. There aren't really any requirements it just can't be a something that is small like 50 pages. I am not a big fan of Science Fiction. But I do like books that deal with history, cars, etc. That being said does anyone have any recommendations on a good book to read?

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mangoes Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF Age: 34 Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	The Secret: It'll change your life =D puahahahha, seriously though, this book has a lot of great concepts you could apply to your daily life movie is coming out soon, great book. __________________ Outside Family

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ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 36 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Or one of my favorites, though most people have read it. And my favorite book that nobody else has ever heard of: __________________

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renegade_ewok Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Age: 37 Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lots of drinking and fun in both of em'

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Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	The Lucifer Principle By Howard Bloom World War Z by Max Brooks __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

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chibo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you like adventure and shit Clive Cusslers books are all pretty bomb. Just avoid the cowritten books, they suck for the most part. Dale Brown is also bomb as fuck for military / adventure type shit. I like to read. A lot. __________________ 1989 S13 \| 1996 S14 \| 2001 E46 \| 2009 ZX6R

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Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	the last time i was ever asked to bring a book to read during class, i brought in "clifford goes to hollywood". i would recommend any of the clifford books.

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silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	and for the life of me i cant remember the name of this book, i can sort of remember the cover, red border, golden star of david and i think a girl on the cover. had to do with WW2 and hiding from the nazi's. read it back in 5th or 6th grade, i dont remember... edit, god damn i dont know how the hell i remembered the name __________________

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BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what the have some of you not read since like seventh grade ...that said, i remember Number the Stars being pretty rad __________________

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Twinchy Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: LaHabra,CA Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this book keeps me entertained no matter how many times i read it

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SqueekyClean BANNED Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 818 Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	GO ahead and buy yourself a "Machinery's Handbook" I have the 25th Edition, and I think the newest is the 27th edition. Best money I've ever spent. This has everything you've ever wanted to know about anything Mechanical, Welding, Threads, bolts, nuts, saws, drills, taps, dies, taper, bushings, bearings, loads, Mathematical formulas, Modulus Tinsil strenght, Metal properties, plastics, woods,..... Tolerances. I mean this is the Ultimate TECH Persons bible. This thing has all the knowlege of Technology within the last hundred years and up to today's most recent technology and information! This is one book that I use over and over for simple questions like...hmmm...what to use when cutting this roll cage tubing? Hmm..Mild steel...4040 stainless...or Chromology.... Interesting.. Definitely not science fiction. =) http://www.jjjtrain.com/vms/Media/eng_handbook/4.jpg

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2Slow40 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Age: 37 Posts: 522 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Great book. It has really dark humor like Chuck Palahniuk's work.

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