What do you like to read?

[maxama10]

http://www.survivalmonkey.com/Lights%20Out.htm

I enjoyed that...if you're into survivalism


EDIT: it's a free book online about SHTF/ giant EMP attack knocking out power world wide

[Warwitch]

Stephen King's Dark Tower series

I have to admit, Ive always found SK's stuff to be a little meh. Never quite understood the fascination there. Im more of a Clive Barker guy myself.

[kevdupuis]

I prefer Clarke, Asimov, Benford, Brin, Dickinson, Pohl and of course my favorite Terry Pratchett. Benford with his Galctic Center series, Brin's Uplift series and Terry Pratchett's Disc World series have all been staples of mine since the start of the 80's, of course I've also read Frank Herbert, Jerry Pournelle, Larry Niven and Harry Harrison.

[snoopay700]

You obviously didnt read more than what they told you to then. Its the thirst for knowledge that keeps you reading the good stuff. And after that it's for fun.

Ugh, i absolutely hated reading for school, and most of the stuff from "the greats" that they had i didn't like, because most of it wasn't by good writers. I did enjoy some of the books in school, but i just hate being told to read, it makes it so its not enjoyable.

However i had no problem reading for physics, and not too much for calc...

[deathstalker]

A few have been mentioned already. Obviously, I'm a fan of Simon R. Greene. The quality of each Deathstalker book drops and gets a little repetitive and cheesy, but the first is ultra-violent with a nice touch of intrigue. I also highly recommend the Harry Potter series to adults and my students. They are huge, but are quick reads and are hard to put down. Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat books are entertaining; I remember reading them when I was much younger. Harry Turtledove's alternative histories are very enjoyable and he makes it easy to suspend disbelief. I used to enjoy Dan Simmons a lot, too. I really liked Stephen Hunter. If you're into guns, you'll love his stuff. If you're not (like me), you'll love his stuff.

Lately, I've been reading some sci-fi by Alistair Reynolds. He's crafted a nice little universe that I've found entertaining.

[teufelhunden]

tax/finance/econ material. also the news and sports, plus the comics page when i have time. read popsci monthly, and usually try to read consumer reports and family handyman. past that, not too much in the way of actual books, but when I do it's things like Tom Clancy/Robert Ludlum and finance/econ stuff.

[Hilltop Customs]

I cant remember the last time I read a book for fun.

I used to read sometimes.......cant wait to graduate in December, I'll buy a book for Christmas.


I remember the last book I read, it was a Killer Poker Hold'em Handbook: A Workbook for Winners by John Vorhaus. The book was actually good and most of it was applicable in no-limit even though it dealt mostly with limit, the personality types/styles he discussed are easily recognizable if you play the game. Man I miss playing poker...just havent had time lately.

[Steelrat]

The BEST sci fi I have read lately was by Alastair Reynolds. The whole Revelation Space series is just plain outstanding, awesome character and universe development. I've also enjoyed stuff by Greg Bear and Steven Baxter. All good stuff.

And for a neat treat, read "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand.

[DiabloHaze87]

Ill read just about anything but a few favorites.....Cormac McCarthy, Carl Hiaasen, Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams, Hunter S. Thompson, Tolkien, Kurt Vonnegut, E.L. Doctoro. I love comic books too.