books to read

[AnotherHardDayAtTheOffice]

Sacco is great indeed! If you liked Safe Area Gorazde, maybe check out his stuff on the Middle East Conflict: Palestine and Footnotes on Gaza. Both are really good, even though it's worth mentioning that he's heavily biased towards the Palestininan point of view (not saying it's wrong, not taking sides, but that's just how it is).

[Statebird]

reading the Jason Molina biography now, if you're into Songs:Ohia/Magnolia Electric Co I highly recommend it

[Peter Zagreus]

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just finished no country for old men. Its one of my favorite movies and now one of my favorite books.

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Actually the one instance I can think of where I liked the movie more than the book. Obviously McCarthy is great, though.


Reading Nabokov for the first time in earnest and, damn, this is a good book. I'm flying through it.
However, I was thumbing through a collection of interviews Nabokov gave over the course of his life, and at times he comes off as deeply pretentious. The first line of his introduction is something like: "I think like a genius; I write like a distinguished writer; I talk like a child." Next to insufferable. Doesn't diminish his work, though.

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I fucking love Nabokov.  He is super full of himself though.  Apparently he could pull it off in person (at least for some people) and he'd often play it up in interviews and stuff, but it's definitely a prominent part of his personality.  I can see why given how intelligent and accomplished he was and his family background but it is jarring to learn.

I guess one could be full of themselves with a touch of irony and it might come of as charming. I don't know. As long as any asshole can just pick up a book and read it, any asshole who can write one should be allowed to do that too.

[shitsandwich]

This was great

Just started reading this one and it's pretty interesting
I just found out about this website where they have free pdf's if anyone is interested https://www.pdfdrive.com/sapiens-a-brief-history-of-humankind-e61378055.html

[vitunvesa]

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This was great

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Just started reading this one and it's pretty interesting

I loved this. Gonna read all his books now I think..The new one is about the future

[SpankerChief]

H.P. Lovecraft and his debates with critic's.

[botefdunn]

Am rereading this for the umpteenth time

it is still the best book of short stories for my money, even though I found this latest copy in the gutter.

[ChrisLambe94]

Fear And Loathing never gets old.

[ChrisLambe94]

I'm reading Wise Guy by Nicholas Pileggi , Goodfellas is n adaptation of the book.
I cannot believe the amount of money Paulie spent from 1970 - 1975 at Lewisburg Penitentiary. You know a lot of CO's felt their pockets get light when Paul got out haha. I wonder how much a week that would be today?

[oyolar]

That's super easy to find out...http://lmgtfy.com/?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usinflationcalculator.com%2F

(It's ~$2,333 - $4,667 a week.)

[ChrisLambe94]

That's super easy to find out...http://lmgtfy.com/?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usinflationcalculator.com%2F

(It's ~$2,333 - $4,667 a week.)

Oh my goodness haha living well in there. That's insane !

[Brguy]

Fear And Loathing never gets old.

I tried reading it but it's so close to the movie I gave up on the first few pages. Definitely should have read it before watching it.

The Tartar Steppe is a good one, has a cool suspense and doubt of people's sanity.

[ChrisLambe94]

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Fear And Loathing never gets old.

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I tried reading it but it's so close to the movie I gave up on the first few pages. Definitely should have read it before watching it.

The Tartar Steppe is a good one, has a cool suspense and doubt of people's sanity.

What a great job they did with Fear and Loathing, your right it's on par with the book. Very rare.
Pure Gonzo.
 
I'll most definitely check out The Tartan Steppe.
Have a rad day.

[Jean-Ralphio Zaperstein]

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Fear And Loathing never gets old.

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I tried reading it but it's so close to the movie I gave up on the first few pages. Definitely should have read it before watching it.

The Tartar Steppe is a good one, has a cool suspense and doubt of people's sanity.

I most definitely recommend this one. Super interesting reflection on time and expectations, and also just an entertaining read.

Would also recommand Buzzati's short story "il colombre" on a comparable topic.

[botefdunn]

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Fear And Loathing never gets old.

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I tried reading it but it's so close to the movie I gave up on the first few pages. Definitely should have read it before watching it.

The Tartar Steppe is a good one, has a cool suspense and doubt of people's sanity.

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What a great job they did with Fear and Loathing, your right it's on par with the book. Very rare.
Pure Gonzo.
 
I'll most definitely check out The Tartan Steppe.
Have a rad day.

sequel, set in Glasgow

[Larry Dallas]

Starting to delve in to Science fiction. Just finished the Forever War, starting Forever Free. I really, really enjoyed the first book. Any recommendations in the genre though? Or should I just keep reading Haldeman books for the time being?

[blurst_of_times]

Anyone who's a fan of The Simpson needs to check this book out. I'm blazing through it

[ChrisLambe94]

I'm reading Blow by Bruce Porter. The movie should say loosely, loosely sorta based on a true story.
The movie is better than the book.

[KruxSuck]

jordan peterson "twelve rules for life"
"all the  kings men"
"the professor and the madman:the creation of the oxford English dictionary"
the dark towers series

[Joclo]

Oh the Glory of It All: Sean Wilsey

Memoir, and one of my favorite books ever. Main character is a skateboarder too.

[theresnothinghere]

I like all Palahniuk but reading this one currently.

http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS799US799&biw=1280&bih=689&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=FddsXKiaDNP9-gSp-qugDA&q=lullaby+book&oq=lullaby+book&gs_l=img.3..0l2j0i8i30l2j0i24l6.1217.4043..4252...0.0..0.151.430.4j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67j0i5i30.g2FfSGqwDs8#imgrc=BdhyQKyC2EwCVM:

[baggy spandex]

short but sweet

[Peter Zagreus]

A quick, fascinating read with a bold thesis.


Not a quick read at all. Mesmerizing.

[Carrolls Chesthairs]

[Glue Reed]

Asking this question cause I believe I’ve seen it brought up here a few times before..

Does anybody have any self-help/self-esteem books they recommend?  I know of the more famous ones which seem to be focused on business/money (or at least seems like an end goal... maybe I’m wrong?).  Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with a specific book or author?  Thanks

[hangontoyourego]

Asking this question cause I believe I’ve seen it brought up here a few times before..

Does anybody have any self-help/self-esteem books they recommend?  I know of the more famous ones which seem to be focused on business/money (or at least seems like an end goal... maybe I’m wrong?).  Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with a specific book or author?  Thanks

here’s one i got but haven’t read it . think and grow rich! by napoleon hill https://www.njlifehacks.com/summary-think-grow-rich-by-napoleon-hill/
also the PMA effect by john jospeh which i’ve been reading & i dig it . it’s a little repetitive but maybe that’s that’s to make sure he gets his point across

[MichaelJacksonsGhost]

Not a quick read at all. Mesmerizing.

Never read any Krasznahorkai but his Art of Fiction interview was stand out, if you’re into interviews with artists at all.

Just finished East of Eden, and boy, did it make me cry. Reading DeLillo’s Underworld now. Definitely not the emotional stinger Steinbeck was, which I’m glad for, but overall the book seems more sympathetic and involved than other DeLillo novels I’ve read, white noise especially.

I’m in SE Asia for the next two years and am desperate for some sort of literary talk, so I finally broke down and made an account. It’s strange a skateboard forum has, IMO, one of the Web’s most interesting book discussion threads. So many good reads in here, you guys have good taste.

[Peter Zagreus]

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Not a quick read at all. Mesmerizing.

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Never read any Krasznahorkai but his Art of Fiction interview was stand out, if you’re into interviews with artists at all.

Just finished East of Eden, and boy, did it make me cry. Reading DeLillo’s Underworld now. Definitely not the emotional stinger Steinbeck was, which I’m glad for, but overall the book seems more sympathetic and involved than other DeLillo novels I’ve read, white noise especially.

I’m in SE Asia for the next two years and am desperate for some sort of literary talk, so I finally broke down and made an account. It’s strange a skateboard forum has, IMO, one of the Web’s most interesting book discussion threads. So many good reads in here, you guys have good taste.

Welcome to the boards, and good looking out on that interview. I'll be checking it out here in a few!

[botefdunn]

many good reads in here, you guys have good taste.

i think this is in part due to the fact that we are not a reading demographic that is marketed to, and we are therefore more likely to read widely and be influenced by a variety of sources. Also, there is little to no expectation for skaters to be literate, so unlike communities that are self-consciously intellectual, people here feel more free to talk about what they enjoy rather than what will impress. my 2 cents.

[SFblah]

Reading both of these. Curious if any Balkan Pals have heard of Dubravka.