Most fun/interesting books you have read. - Page 2

beppe · 10-22-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrath

The most interesting book I ever read was Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter.

That is a cute book if any

Kumabjorn · 10-22-2010, 02:32 AM

The most fun?

Has to be The Bible, the guys who put together those stories sure had a lot of advanced everlasting humor.

Jellby · 10-22-2010, 07:04 AM

One of the most special books I remember is the Malaussène saga by Daniel Pennac (it's actually 5 books, but I count them as one here). It's an interesting story, intelligent humour, vivid and imaginative writing... I read them in the Spanish translation, and I'd like to read them in the original French (though I have the feeling they'll be harder than usual).

EatingPie · 10-25-2010, 03:38 PM

The Night Watch series by Sergei Lukyanenko are great books. He builds a wonderful fantasy realm in the first book, something I found very unique and intriguing. Better yet, the series remained compelling throughout.

I'd heard about the series because the movies (Russian) had gained such critical acclaim. I usually read books first if I can, and in this case, it saved me.

Horrible, horrible, awful, terrible movie! I actually purchased the Blu-rays sight unseen, and wanted to toss them in the fireplace (kind of useless, since I have asthma and our fireplace remains unused). The story changes, and the terrible, terrible "stylistic" editing just drove me nuts. There's such a thing as too artsy... though we owe the fast-cut style to least artsy Directors of all, Michael Bay.

Absolutely great books.

A Clockwork Orange would be a great counter example here. An amazing film, with Kubrick using the visual form to truly enhance the story and characters. An equally amazing book. Equally, I say, because Kubrick did such a good job bringing it to the screen. I want to say "the most faithful" text-to-screen production ever, but I prefer the American version, always feeling like the final chapter (in the English version) was just tacked on.

-Pie

Rhynedahll · 10-25-2010, 04:09 PM

When I was a kid it was Heinlein and Norton. Now it's Pratchett

JaneD · 10-26-2010, 12:33 AM

I just finished "Flashman" and "Royal Flash," by George MacDonald Fraser, both romping good yarns with an unforgettable anti-hero. On to "Flash For Freedom!"

Ordinarily I'm not a fan of series, but this one is daring me not to continue. So much fun!

drofgnal · 10-26-2010, 08:45 AM

I get a lot of enjoyment for Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum Novels.

Really enjoyed The Passage by Cronin, can't wait for the sequel.

hal2814 · 10-26-2010, 08:58 AM

Fiction:
Hitchhiker's Guide series
Alien Bodies (a Doctor Who novel)
Going Postal (Discworld novel)
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Gameplayers of Titan

Non-Fiction:
Brew Like a Monk
Black Book of Communism (which I don't entirely trust as accurate but was still a good read)
The Mental Game of Baseball

foghat · 10-26-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

The Dark Tower Trilogy by Stephen King is by far the best series I've ever read.

This. Except 7 books doesn't make it a trilogy....

I have already read the series twice. Am planning on starting for a 3rd time probably in about a year.

L.J. Sellers · 10-27-2010, 10:33 AM

I loved Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell. The protag is an ex-hitman now working as an intern, so it's set in a hospital. The voice is compelling and the action is nonstop. It even has footnotes, which are often amusing. A very interesting book!
L.J.
The Sex Club, $.99!

Rich_D · 10-27-2010, 07:05 PM

I really enjoyed the Dresden files from Jim Butcher.

foreverjuly · 10-28-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Old Man

This is certainly worth a read or re-read under the heading of "fun/interesting" books:
Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad.

This is still pretty much his only book that I haven't read! I love Twain!

durkinrobinson · 10-28-2010, 01:35 PM

I am enjoying The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest right now. Can't stop!

JSWolf · 10-28-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by patilsaurabhr

1. The passage by Justin Cronin
2. Adam's Covers

BAH! PDF!

Bilbo1967 · 10-28-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneD

I just finished "Flashman" and "Royal Flash," by George MacDonald Fraser, both romping good yarns with an unforgettable anti-hero. On to "Flash For Freedom!"

Ordinarily I'm not a fan of series, but this one is daring me not to continue. So much fun!

Boy am I jealous of you!

I love the Flashman books and must have read all of them at least 5 times each. To have that feeling of just having come across them and know that there are several more in the series to read would just be great.

BTW, although there are themes and connections, each of the books could be read as a stand-alone work and thoroughly enjoyed (IMHO).

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10-22-2010, 02:32 AM	#17
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	The most fun? Has to be The Bible, the guys who put together those stories sure had a lot of advanced everlasting humor.

10-22-2010, 07:04 AM	#18
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,549 Karma: 19500001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	One of the most special books I remember is the Malaussène saga by Daniel Pennac (it's actually 5 books, but I count them as one here). It's an interesting story, intelligent humour, vivid and imaginative writing... I read them in the Spanish translation, and I'd like to read them in the original French (though I have the feeling they'll be harder than usual).

10-25-2010, 03:38 PM	#19
EatingPie Blueberry! Posts: 888 Karma: 133343 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500 (RIP); PRS-600 (Good Riddance); PRS-505; PRS-650; PRS-350	*The Night Watch* series by Sergei Lukyanenko are great books. He builds a wonderful fantasy realm in the first book, something I found very unique and intriguing. Better yet, the series remained compelling throughout. I'd heard about the series because the movies (Russian) had gained such critical acclaim. I usually read books first if I can, and in this case, it saved me. Horrible, horrible, awful, terrible movie! I actually purchased the Blu-rays sight unseen, and wanted to toss them in the fireplace (kind of useless, since I have asthma and our fireplace remains unused). The story changes, and the terrible, terrible "stylistic" editing just drove me nuts. There's such a thing as too artsy... though we owe the fast-cut style to least artsy Directors of all, Michael Bay. Absolutely great books. *A Clockwork Orange* would be a great counter example here. An amazing film, with Kubrick using the visual form to truly enhance the story and characters. An equally amazing book. Equally, I say, because Kubrick did such a good job bringing it to the screen. I want to say "the most faithful" text-to-screen production ever, but I prefer the American version, always feeling like the final chapter (in the English version) was just tacked on. -Pie

10-25-2010, 04:09 PM	#20
Rhynedahll Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 504062 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle	When I was a kid it was Heinlein and Norton. Now it's Pratchett

10-26-2010, 12:33 AM	#21
JaneD Addict Posts: 324 Karma: 1057749 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LA, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013	I just finished "Flashman" and "Royal Flash," by George MacDonald Fraser, both romping good yarns with an unforgettable anti-hero. On to "Flash For Freedom!" Ordinarily I'm not a fan of series, but this one is daring me not to continue. So much fun!

10-26-2010, 08:45 AM	#22
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,400 Karma: 10519918 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I get a lot of enjoyment for Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum Novels. Really enjoyed The Passage by Cronin, can't wait for the sequel.

10-26-2010, 08:58 AM	#23
hal2814 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 2460 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Fiction: Hitchhiker's Guide series Alien Bodies (a Doctor Who novel) Going Postal (Discworld novel) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Gameplayers of Titan Non-Fiction: Brew Like a Monk Black Book of Communism (which I don't entirely trust as accurate but was still a good read) The Mental Game of Baseball

10-27-2010, 10:33 AM	#25
L.J. Sellers Novelist Posts: 287 Karma: 387979 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Device: Kindle	I loved Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell. The protag is an ex-hitman now working as an intern, so it's set in a hospital. The voice is compelling and the action is nonstop. It even has footnotes, which are often amusing. A very interesting book! L.J. The Sex Club, $.99!

10-27-2010, 07:05 PM	#26
Rich_D Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1314896 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone, Kobo Glo HD, nook ST with Glo (backup)	I really enjoyed the Dresden files from Jim Butcher.

10-28-2010, 01:35 PM	#28
durkinrobinson Lovechild Posts: 90 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Device: Kindle	I am enjoying The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest right now. Can't stop!

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