LongLiveYorke 38 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Infinite jest is my default recommendation to anyone intelligent who likes fiction.but here's a classic that I think has slipped through the cracks a little..Something happened by Joesph Heller. Heller's by far most famous work is catch 22, but this book, written in the 70's I believe, is about the soul crushing nature of suburban life, in an extremely dark and funny way. Even though it's not about war, it's a much darker and sadder novel that catch-22. I won't say it's better than catch 22, because I think that book is almost perfect, but it deserves much more attention and readership than it getsFunny, I'm just about to start reading Catch 22. I'm realizing that I have a lot of embarrassing holes in the list of my literary conquests that I'm now trying to fill. It turns out that there are a lot of good books out there. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Funny, I'm just about to start reading Catch 22. I'm realizing that I have a lot of embarrassing holes in the list of my literary conquests that I'm now trying to fill. It turns out that there are a lot of good books out there.you really, really, really should read infinite jest, though, LLY. You'll love it, I would bet money on it. Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm reading Ivanhoe. Look at me! Look how smart I be! Link to post Share on other sites
CaneBrain 95 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am really enjoying the historical/sci-fi blend of a relatively new author, James Rollins. It is not heavy reading but he manages to craft interesting stories without dumbing down the science/historical background. Definitely recommend his books for airplane reading. Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 you really, really, really should read infinite jest, though, LLY. You'll love it, I would bet money on it.Yeah, I know. It's on my list.BTW, I'm about 50 pages into Catch-22 and it's probably the funniest book I've ever read. Why didn't anyone tell me sooner? Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yeah, I know. It's on my list.BTW, I'm about 50 pages into Catch-22 and it's probably the funniest book I've ever read. Why didn't anyone tell me sooner?If we told you..it wouldn't be as funny Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeah, I know. It's on my list.BTW, I'm about 50 pages into Catch-22 and it's probably the funniest book I've ever read. Why didn't anyone tell me sooner?IT's probably the funniest you'll ever read. Not to beat a dead horse, but Infinite jest will also be in your top five funniest books, with jokes that get set up over 100's of pages. Link to post Share on other sites
Spademan 94 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 IT's probably the funniest you'll ever read. Not to beat a dead horse, but Infinite jest will also be in your top five funniest books, with jokes that get set up over 100's of pages.Hmm.Never read Infinite Jest.Might pick it up and read it on the plane tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hmm.Never read Infinite Jest.Might pick it up and read it on the plane tomorrow.It's 1000 pages, as a heads up. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,759 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 you really, really, really should read infinite jest, though, LLY. You'll love it, I would bet money on it.this.Hmm.Never read Infinite Jest.Might pick it up and read it on the plane tomorrow.It's incredible, as are many of his essays. Everything he's ever written should be a must read for any college aged non-retard.EDIT: Also, don't forget to read the footnotes. haha. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 this.It's incredible, as are many of his essays. Everything he's ever written should be a must read for any college age non-retard.wow, brv, I didn't know you've read it. You are officially on my good side forever. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,759 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 You're welcome... everyone.http://www.harpers.org/media/pdf/dfw/Harpe...-01-0007859.pdf Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,759 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 wow, brv, I didn't know you've read it. You are officially on my good side forever.Tell me Mel Gibson is a gifted director! Link to post Share on other sites
Spademan 94 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 It's 1000 pages, as a heads up.I read really, really fast.I don't, however, think I'll get through 1k pages on the flight. Heh. It's incredible, as are many of his essays. Everything he's ever written should be a must read for any college aged non-retard.EDIT: Also, don't forget to read the footnotes. haha.I'll definitely be picking it up. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,759 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I read really, really fast.I don't, however, think I'll get through 1k pages on the flight. Heh. I'll definitely be picking it up.Read this... to whet your whistle.You're welcome... everyone.http://www.harpers.org/media/pdf/dfw/Harpe...-01-0007859.pdf Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I read really, really fast.I don't, however, think I'll get through 1k pages on the flight. Heh. I'll definitely be picking it up.I understand. Not a fast read though. Not really a slow read, but the book changes stylistically often throughout the book ( as he attempts to write in the voice/psycke of various characters, or different types of narration stylized to different scenes. And there are Endnotes. A lot of them. Like 100 pages of them. Which are mostly there for comedic value. Link to post Share on other sites
Spademan 94 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Read this... to whet your whistle.Will do, tomorrow if I can find a little time.. I should go to sleep tonight. I understand. Not a fast read though. Not really a slow read, but the book changes stylistically often throughout the book ( as he attempts to write in the voice/psycke of various characters, or different types of narration stylized to different scenes. And there are Endnotes. A lot of them. Like 100 pages of them. Which are mostly there for comedic value.Cool.I tend to take my sweet time of books that are excellent. Reading lines or passages over and over.I'll let you know what I think when I'm done. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Will do, tomorrow if I can find a little time.. I should go to sleep tonight. Cool.I tend to take my sweet time of books that are excellent. Reading lines or passages over and over.I'll let you know what I think when I'm done.yes! Link to post Share on other sites
avsfan 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I need to read more Gibson. I've read Neuromancer and Burning Chrome. Both were good. Neuromancer was loaned to me by my husband shortly after we met. He totally knew how to get me hot. I'm such a nerd. I follow Gibson on twitter. He's a fun follow.LOL! I love Gibson too he is one of the few ppl who actually knows/remembers that David Blair's Wax, or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees was the first movie shown on the internet. I should check out twitter. I just amm so negative on social networking. I miss the old days when you had to actually contribute to be part of the internet community. Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I frantically picked up a Terry Pratchett book called Wintersmith while running through an airport to catch a 5 hour flight. As embarrassed as I am, including the purple cover with a cute witch and fairy on it, its obviously such an easy addictive read.Guapo, long time ago, but I never finished Siddhartha so no review as of yet Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Reed 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I am ready to kill PM Jackson. I just renewed book 3 of the Malazan series with about 100 pages to go. It's good enoughto not stop but not good enough to read in my spare time.On audio i've been through a half dozen or so books, 3 by Kate Wilhelm (law mystery) that were okay.I am currently half way through World Without End, by Ken Follett and loving it.I will probably try the infinate jest next as well. I also have the new Jeffrey Deaver, a couple Koontz and a few others to get towhen I finish the damned other one. On the bright side it can put me to sleep in 4 pages so I have that going for me. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,759 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I've been reading Galatians and James basically everyday lately. Awesome stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 LOL! I love Gibson too he is one of the few ppl who actually knows/remembers that David Blair's Wax, or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees was the first movie shown on the internet. I should check out twitter. I just amm so negative on social networking. I miss the old days when you had to actually contribute to be part of the internet community.If you like Gibson, you will probably like Neil Stephenson. Cryptonomicon was excellent. Link to post Share on other sites
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