What book are you reading now?

Question

What type of book is it (e.g., mystery, historical novel, suspense, romance, biography)? And would you recommend it for others to read and why?

I'm reading the Life of Pi (fictional tale) and the History of the World in Six Glasses (a novelty take on world history, but looking at it in terms of some of our favorite beverages -- wine, tea, beer, etc.). I've just started, but so far so good.

Answer 1

I'm reading two at the moment. Moby Dick, by Herman Melville, which I'd heartily recommend not only for the strong characterisation and gripping story, but also for its underpinning moral of the scarred psyche.

And a non-fictional piece of comedic sociology called Grumpy Old Men. This is a fascinating look at a phenomenon of mass disappointment and 'grumpiness' in the post-war, and especially in the rock and roll generation. It's fascinating to think that this year, at age 35, I officially qualify as a Grumpy OLD Man in Britain. I'd recommend this book to a select readership, most especially anyone who thinks they might be a GOM themselves, as it offers a certain degree of catharsis to discover one is not alone!

Answer 2

I'm reading Iron Council, by China Mievielle...it's an awesome book and it's the followup to Perdido Street Station and The Scar. Of the three books, Iron Council is the most accessable, I think. It's fantasy that often seems more like science fiction, but there are no stereotypes in this book, plot wise or character wise, and there are a few social messages that give the story extra kick, whether you agree with them or not.

I just finished Viriconium, by M. John Harrison...it's a cycle of indpendent novels and novellas all collected into one volume. I'd suggest reading that as well, especially if you like literature that surfs the border between science fiction, fantasy, and reality.

Answer 3

A series of unfortunate events book number..9
Its fiction
I'm only reading it because the first one that i pick up had some thing on the back that said "drop this book on the ground and run away...Far away" turns out that that's how the writer gets people to read his books

But it really is a good book to read

Answer 4

Blue Ocean Strategy
by Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne

It's non-fiction and falls in the business/economics category. It's about creating demand by consumers for products for which there is no demand. Basicallly.. how do you (the company) get people to buy stuff they don't want, let alone need lol.
I'd recommend it for people with a solid business background only.

Answer 5

I'm reading a book now called "Making the Corps" by Thomas Ricks. It's all about the author's experiences with a group of Marine Corp recruits as they went through basic training at Parris Island. Yes, I would recommend it because you learn alot more about this branch of the military and you can respect what they go through to become "men"

Answer 6

I am reading a non-fiction book: "The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture". An interesting book for all Net users.

Answer 7

Just finished reading Memoirs of a Geisha by A. Golden. That's fiction. I recomend it to everyone because I enjoyed it soo much! It's really sth special. I've never read anything like this. It open a window to another world.

Answer 8

College Algebra by Boquing. I will strongly recommend this to other student because this is the most simplified college algebra iI ever read. The lessons are very clear especially if you are an engineering student you can understand easily the lessons. You can buy this at all national bookstore oulet.

Answer 9

The Dice Man by Luke Rhineheart.

Philosophical Fiction (suggested by a friend).

Its a story of this guy who's basing his decisions in life on the turn of a dice. It questions our perspective on morality and acting based on whim (turn of a dice), and ventures into the possibility where we stop trying to control our lives.

Interesting book. Just started though.

Answer 10

Da Vinci Code