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branchedout · 09-30-2010, 04:05 PM

Hi there. I haven't read a book (aside from required texts in high school and college) since... Oh... the 11th grade. And it was three books. Before that, 7th grade. So, in the past 8 years, I've read 3 books.

But, I got a Kindle, mostly for comics. Then I thought, "Hey. This thing reads books, too! Crazy!"

Those three books were part of the Odd Thomas series, my new (as of 4 years ago, anyways) favorite book.

I'm looking for a reccomendation, and I'll list the books I've enjoyed over the past 10 years, and I'll tell you what I enjoy in things now. Maybe you guys can help me find a free book! Maybe there's an author out there that needs someone to read their work.

Okay: The list is small, but here's my favorite books.

Odd Thomas
White Fang
Ender's Game

And that's it.

What I'm looking for, really, is a modern book. I grow weary of the description-heavy text of the older books. Dialogue is one of my favorite aspects of the book.

Some of you might ask, "Then why is White Fang on that list? It's chock full of words and description and not much talking."

Because White Fang is a BAMF. That's why.
Moving on.

But, I'm looking for a humorous book. Something that'll make me laugh.
Zany situations, bad puns, and the like.
If there could include a bit of action, then all the merrier. It's probably why I like White Fang so much. Throats gettin' ripped out and such!

But yes. My library doesn't do ebooks, and I've yet to see if I could get one of those "reprocrial" (the word escapes me) schmeals with a library in Louisiana that MIGHT have ebooks that I like. MIGHT. Overdrive shows me no libraries with Odd Hours (the ebook of the Odd Thomas sereis I'm wanting to read) in LA! So, I need a free option. I can convert epubs with no hassle.

If you've read through all of this, then thanks!

09-30-2010, 04:05 PM	#1
branchedout Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Soon-to-be K3	Nonreader looking for a suggestion! Hi there. I haven't read a book (aside from required texts in high school and college) since... Oh... the 11th grade. And it was three books. Before that, 7th grade. So, in the past 8 years, I've read 3 books. But, I got a Kindle, mostly for comics. Then I thought, "Hey. This thing reads books, too! Crazy!" Those three books were part of the Odd Thomas series, my new (as of 4 years ago, anyways) favorite book. I'm looking for a reccomendation, and I'll list the books I've enjoyed over the past 10 years, and I'll tell you what I enjoy in things now. Maybe you guys can help me find a free book! Maybe there's an author out there that needs someone to read their work. Okay: The list is small, but here's my favorite books. Odd Thomas White Fang Ender's Game And that's it. What I'm looking for, really, is a modern book. I grow weary of the description-heavy text of the older books. Dialogue is one of my favorite aspects of the book. Some of you might ask, "Then why is White Fang on that list? It's chock full of words and description and not much talking." Because White Fang is a BAMF. That's why. Moving on. But, I'm looking for a humorous book. Something that'll make me laugh. Zany situations, bad puns, and the like. If there could include a bit of action, then all the merrier. It's probably why I like White Fang so much. Throats gettin' ripped out and such! But yes. My library doesn't do ebooks, and I've yet to see if I could get one of those "reprocrial" (the word escapes me) schmeals with a library in Louisiana that MIGHT have ebooks that I like. MIGHT. Overdrive shows me no libraries with Odd Hours (the ebook of the Odd Thomas sereis I'm wanting to read) in LA! So, I need a free option. I can convert epubs with no hassle. If you've read through all of this, then thanks!