What's The Last Book You Read?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

I just finished reading The Catcher in the Rye for school. I don't fully understand it, but it nevertheless left quite and impression on me.

The book of choice for lone assasins, is that what you want for your future?

[Vaderbait1 1]

Just read World War I by SLA Marshall. It was an amazing experience. World War I is easily the most senseless, destructive war in history. And today's world situations stem more from World War I than World War II even. Amazing.

Alos, the day after that I read the first Harry Potter book, out of curiosity. (It's been such a phenomenon for so many years I figured I might as well see what the fuss is about.) It was good, so I'm reading the second one now.

[Ray Barnsbury 8]

I'm glad you've embarked on the journey so many of us have enjoyed!

Ray Barnnsbury

[Red 75]

I just finished reading The Catcher in the Rye for school. I don't fully understand it, but it nevertheless left quite and impression on me.

The book of choice for lone assasins, is that what you want for your future?

No.

[Elmo Lewis 6]

Why not?

Fame and respect not enough for you?

[AI 0]

In the middle of Michael Chabon's The Yiddish Policeman's Union at the moment

Good! It's nice to see someone who is actually reading some real literature, instead of just Potter.

Chabon is one of my favorite writers.

[Marian Schedenig 8,153]

I just started Twelfth Night, or What You Will.

[Luke Skywalker 1,792]

I finished 'El maestro de Esgrima' (Swordmaster?)

And middle through 'La piel del tambor' (Drum's skin?)

Both by Arturo Perez-Reverte.

Great books, entertaining and intriging

[Red 75]

Why not?

Fame and respect not enough for you?

I'd rather not kill anyone.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

IBM and the Holocaust by Edwin Black. Interesting indeed.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

Captain Quirk: The Unauthorized Biography of William Shatner by Dennis William Hauck. Poor Willy's mad! He seems to really believe aliens are trying to channel him!

[Miguel Andrade 1,260]

Herman Hesse's Sidartha. It was a very special gift, and being a small book, i jsut read it in a heartbeep...

And I'm finishing another book I was offered, that one being a biography on a film composer with an atitude problem...

[Beowulf 4]

It seems as if i'm in the same quandary as some posters here.

I'm currently in the middle of "Catch 22" which i'm reading again for the first time since High School - however, as soon as I get back home, I plan on reading my sister's copy of Harry Potter (no i'm not telling anyone i'm going to read it). Obviously, I will not be done with Catch 22 by monday, so it looks like I will have to stop mid-way to read HP and then start back up again once i'm done.

But judging by the last few books in the series, I'll be done with it in a few quick days of addictive non-stop reading marathon sessions, so I can pick up Catch 22 after that! I'm actually looking forward to reading the conclusion of Mr. Potter's adventures, no matter how much like a 12 year old schoolgirl it makes me sound.

[Maglorfin 196]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. I'm doing the "HP reading marathon" and I've only just started, so ca. 3.600 pages to go yet.

[Richard Penna 3,664]

I'm still looking for post-Potter reading, perhaps I could finally start reading LotR.

Meanwhile I'm re-reading Nancy Cartwright: My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy which my brother, an equal Simpsons freak bought for my birthday a few years back.

[QMM 4]

finished Chabon's The Yiddish Policeman's Union

some fantastic writing in there!

[Morlock 11]

I never got through The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Lost interest halfway through.

Just made my first real foray into the world of Kurt Vonnegut, with Cat's Cradle. Loved it. I am definitely a Bokononist.

And, for the fun of it, read Kafka's The Penal Colony. I can honestly say I am not quite sure what to make of it, even though I have an idea.

Oh, and I finally finished Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys, which was a perfectly charming light read. I was intending on giving Gaiman a rest....but I think I'll wait till after I finish Neverwhere.

[QMM 4]

I never got through The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Lost interest halfway through.

[Morlock 11]

Too weird.

[Elmo Lewis 6]

I never got through The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Lost interest halfway through.

I know. Impossible, isn't he?

[MAG-SI 10]

T. Capote, In Cold Blood.

[Maglorfin 196]

Hey, MAG-SI, man!

J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (for my HP reading marathon )

[MAG-SI 10]

OMG! You are here?

He's my friend and I didn't notice him (you have already 132 posts!) ..... need to pay more attention!

[Composer_Fan 2]

I'm rereading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It's a very flawed book, plotwise.

[JWfangirl1992 18]

Blink by Malcom Gladwell or something like that (not entirely sure about the last name). Very good book on psychology. It discusses how we can judge people and things, in a blink of an eye, correctly.

[Goldsmithfan 6]

I just finished Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. It was written by the band's drummer Nick Mason. There were many passages which were obviously trimmed, either to prevent lawsuits or for other reasons, but it was a pretty good read overall. And before that book I never knew that Michael Kamen ever scribbled, "I must not fuck goats," in his notepad over and over again. Who knew Roger Waters could have such an effect on people?!?

Now I'm almost finished with Rutger Hauer's autobiography All Those Moments. (Where'd THAT quote come from? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?) And today I just began re-reading Legion by William Peter Blatty. It's a shame to think that the footage of the real ending to the film is lost.

[Luke Skywalker 1,792]

The Neverending Story.

I should have read this years before...Its somewhat childish for now...

[Morlock 11]

Just got four Kurt Vonnegut books (Mother Night, Slaughterhouse Five, Man Without a Country and Breakfast of Champions), A Confederacy of Dunces, and John Alton's Painting With Light, a textbook on cinematography. Started on the Alton book, will work my way through the Vonneguts.

[QMM 4]

Working my way through William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade

[Marian Schedenig 8,153]

The Neverending Story.

I should have read this years before...Its somewhat childish for now...

I did read it years ago, but I barely remember it. I want to read it again someday.

[Luke Skywalker 1,792]

The Neverending Story.

I did read it years ago, but I barely remember it. I want to read it again someday.

That happens me with the movies.

Were those the book told in three movies or One movie based in the book and two film sequels without book?

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

It's an awesome book.

The first movie was basically the first half of the book.

The second one only partially drew from what was left.

I didn't see the third one.

I still love that book, though. Who cares if it's a children's book? So's The Hobbit.

[Luke Skywalker 1,792]

there is no comparison to the hobbit... I suppose since i havent reaid it..

[Marian Schedenig 8,153]

The first movie was basically the first half of the book.

The second one only partially drew from what was left.

I didn't see the third one.

Neither have I, and the first two were a long time ago. From what I recall, the second one rather sucked, although even the first one wasn't very good, and hardly an adequate representation of the novel (particularly considering that it just ends in the middle).

[Red 75]

The first film is something of a classic as I understand.

[John Crichton 4]

I enjoyed The Neverending Story film as a kid. I haven't seen it in forever, though, so I don't know how well it's aged.

I still remember the song, though.

[Marian Schedenig 8,153]

The first film is something of a classic as I understand.

Well yes, there are classics and there are classics.

The song is... very dated, but kinda cool.

Marian - who just started re-reading the book.

[John Crichton 4]

It's always hit or miss when you revisit your favorite childhood movies. I love Transformers: The Movie more than ever today since I appreciate it on a whole new level, while on the other hand I could barely sit through Spacecamp when I tried to watch it a few years ago, even with the Williams score.

John- who needs to revisit The Last Starfighter

[indy4 155]

I'm re-reading the Harry Potter books(for the fourth time). Right now I'm on Order of the Phoenix.

[Red 75]

It's always hit or miss when you revisit your favorite childhood movies. I love Transformers: The Movie more than ever today since I appreciate it on a whole new level, while on the other hand I could barely sit through Spacecamp when I tried to watch it a few years ago, even with the Williams score.

John- who needs to revisit The Last Starfighter

If Family Guy has parodied it, then there's a good chance that it has had some cultural impact.

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

Marian - who just started re-reading the book.

Excellent.

Do you have the red/blue text edition, with the nice colored initials at the start of every chapter? I heard not all editions are actually in color.

[Marian Schedenig 8,153]

I have the paperback version with the red/green text and page-sized capital letters at the chapter beginnings, but with a cover that doesn't really fit the description in the book.

[Hitch 57]

I'm currently reading 2 books:

Michael Crichton's "PREY" - I see Sam Neill and Laura Dern in the title roles. Cartright, just a minute.

James Frey's "A MILLION LITTLE PIECES" - I see Haley Joel Osment playing James. "I see dead people again"

[Luke Skywalker 1,792]

I have the paperback version with the red/green text and page-sized capital letters at the chapter beginnings, but with a cover that doesn't really fit the description in the book.

I think i have a crappy edition then.

On topic:

YAY! They Finally reprinted 'The andromeda strain' here (OOP for more than 10 years...) Already bought it. At last i have all Crichton novels i hope the novel lives up to the expectation

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

Currently reading The Creature From Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin. Intriguing book about the debt-based fiat monetary system that the United States and other nations have become addicted to, which will inevitably lead to the economy's destruction through skyrocketing inflations and the downward spiral of borrowing and debt.

[Mr. Breathmask 555]

I have the paperback version with the red/green text and page-sized capital letters at the chapter beginnings, but with a cover that doesn't really fit the description in the book.

I have a hardcover, but my cover unfortunately doesn't fit the description either. I wish they'd paid more attention to that.

BTW, Ende's Momo is great as well.

[indy4 155]

I'm rereading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It's a very flawed book, plotwise.

Ummm...how?

[pixie_twinkle 48]

The Salmon of Doubt: Douglas Adams. I'm enjoying it very much. He died about 30 years and at least 4 books too soon.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere by Jürgen Habermas.

This book was a tedious exercise in seeing how long you can go without pulling your hair out and screaming louder than a monkey in a microwave. This was the worst form of intellectual masturbation I have ever read because of the German socialist intellectual's back-tracking and constant annoying double-speak about public opinion and the public sphere, they almost sound like they're the same damn thing, all-the-while, he leaves out the individual element and dismisses the private sphere as non-influential; I honestly don't think even Habermas knew what the hell he was talking about.

I can't believe I had to write a 3500 word essay on this bullshit.

[Marian Schedenig 8,153]

The Salmon of Doubt: Douglas Adams. I'm enjoying it very much. He died about 30 years and at least 4 books too soon.

I loved it. Wonderful collections of articles (some of which I knew, but most of them were new to me), and I thought the Gently fragment was great. I also don't see how it would be better suited as Hitch Hiker material, it seemed to perfectly fit the Gently character, from what I recall.