The following are the books in my, uh, "library" :

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I've gotten rid of a lot of books over the years, however. I used to devour story books/novels but sadly nowadays I just don't have much time (all spent browsing this forum, LOL).

I recently bought James Rollins' "The Judas Strain" altho' I hardly have time to read (you can surmise I like reading his stuff from the pic above. just like Dan Brown which btw should have his follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code" come Sept this year, read this in today's newspaper... 5 million copies for first print run... a record).

Those that love reading novels, let's share here i.e. the stuff you like, why, etc.

KUDOS to you REV.

I was thinking of openning this kind of thread as well.

For me I prefer politics, and economics.

Rev, go and buy 'the confession of an economic hit man' by john perkins if i'm not mistaken.

What's the book about?

I never buy stuff that are about self-improvement (altho' my wife does... so, once in a while, I will read her books :) ) nor too much about reality... I mean, the reason I like reading those books in the pic above are to get away from reality :)

I really like Jeffrey Archer's novels.......

Older ones like Kane and Abel (superb) and even newer ones like false impression, a prisoner of birth (i really like this one) and paths of glory.....

I think the only "books" my buddy madsurgeon reads are those for his profession and... Playboy. Hehehe :)

about politics, economics, modern day colonization and conspiracy theories...go get it bro. i think one of 2007 best seller...

We have sooooo many members here that reads....

I know danny's wife susan is an avid reader...

i only read chinese books!

favourite, Romance of 3 Kingdoms

Don't bluff la... your favourite I heard is "Encyclopedia of Sports Rims and Hand Phones" la...

sorry, i myself already a walking encyclopedia in these aspects, no need to read liao , haha!

anyone read Romance of 3 Kingdoms?

i can guarantee KOONX and LANCERINSPIRED read b4......

Actuallt Ason, wat the book is about la?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdomsthis one la.i can actually memorize the whole book. love it since young.

mcm ini old fart pun tak tau..

he doesnt know how to read chinese gua?

bro, i also dunno but i know roughly the story...or heard about it...summore got english version wan mer

me..me.

My favourite: 金庸 (i sleep with the books and imagine i know kungfu)，张爱玲 (taught to understand about girls, though i can still never understand them)， 刘墉 (learn bout life) ， 钱钟书 (learn about marriage)

English book i read a bit a bit also la..Gone with the wind, root...old classics. haha

wah! 金庸, one of my favourties as well.

by far, under his authored books, i prefer 'Qiao Feng' the most, but i envy 'Wei Xiao Bao' the most in other aspect , haha

wei xiao bao d*mn shiok la. Licik fella with so many wives ahaha;) I d*mn respect qiao feng...can never be like him;)

I read some books in my spare time, both fiction and non-fiction including self improvement books.

I know the story:- Romance of the Three Kingdom but in bits and pieces only. If I remember correctly, the 3 blood brothers:-

(1) Liu Bei (die from illness?)
(2) Guan Yu was captured and later beheaded by his enemies when he refused to change alliance. He is known today as the deity "God of War" for his loyalty.
(3) Zhang Fei, killed in his sleep, by his officers, who feared him for his bad temper.

I can't read Chinese, so I missed out on a lot of good books. :(

P/S: If I have the time, I wish to start a separate topic here on inspirational military stories.

Econ, you guarantee? haha I never read 3 Kingdom b4 la, I remember I used to ask Freddie to source for me but tak jadi. Maybe Sean can lend me...

I am avid reader. Average spend money on 1-2 books a month, favourite place is Kinokuniya KLCC and Borders. I read both chinese and English books ranging from psychology, self improvement, NLP, religion, sales etc. Really like reading coz its expand your mind, keep exploring on my own unconscious imcompetence.

Rev, repo for you starting this topic.

part of my book corner...

Bro, I am so suprise you don't know this book, the recent movie Red cliff is one or two episode of the Romance of 3 Kingdom . I also cannot remeber how many episode it consist. The story line base on the China history happen almost 2 thousand years ago regarding 3 kingdom fight among each other and most of the tricks still used in morden day. One of the favourite hero has become the God and holly by most of the chinese, my house got one. - Kwan Kung.

who have the book name the diving bell and the butterfly ?? original version ....

hehe, i in book publishing business in fact.

Some good books other than those already mentioned...

Honour Amongst thieves by Jeffrey Archer

Tom Clancy has really good detailed military, political based novels such as Red Storm Rising, Rainbow Six, Bear and the Dragon.

Ice station zebra - alastair mclean

Angels and Demons - dan brown - really good book better than davinci code by miles.. I'm pretty sure movie cant live up to it.

Wah, a lotta books leh!!! Sigh, I wish I can speak, read and write Mandarin but sadly I can't :(

ADOH...malu nya



On a seperate note, just started reading WHO MOVED MY BLACKBERRY....read till chapter 2...find it a good and light read bout office politics....the book is written in the form of emails btw the author and his colls,bosses,wife,son etc...check it out if guys havent....

and guess wat i bought it only for RM10 fr BIG BOOKSHOP WAREHOUSE in ATRIA, DJ..there are many discounted books there that are in mint condition....

http://www.mph.com.my/search/nsearch.cfm?d...code=0385504225

For those interested in Dan Brown's latest novel

p/s Mod-can move this to hobbies and collectibles?

I'm already torn between waiting for the paperback or straight away grab the hardcover... I hate hardcovers, so bulky...

No Harry Potter fan here?......

no i m not one....
dun read much books...but mostly chinese...

..journey 2 d west...the water margin...3 kingdoms...
many many years ago...when i was student

now....only read comics

harloe with your OLD FART EYESIGHT, u can tahan the SMALL FONT ah?

You may be surprised by how I often notice small little details even with my old fart eyes... ;) :)

quite dif from you guys i think.

i read :

1. puolo coelho
2. chuck palahniuk
3. george orwell
4. anita shreve

etc.

Dun woli bro we minat same car!

George Orwell got how many books wor...?

Haha. yeah2. forgot la. Dunno la. y dun you start counting .. '1984' paling best for me

"1984" boring like h*ll for me la... never finished it... :) I treat reading books like watching movies lo... i.e. the book's gotta make me continue to read on and not make me wanna switch off the TV (i.e. the movie analogy).

That said... "Jurassic Park" The Movie was way more enjoyable than Crichton's book :) I'm actually quite sad Crichton's dead... his books are page-turners... always enjoyed reading them but I sold them off quite a while back. How many of his books have been turned into a movie? IIRC, there's Jurassic Park, Lost World, Andromeda Strain (TV), Twister, Sphere, Timeline, Disclosure, Rising Sun and Congo... anything I missed? His books = movies. Great writer that recognizes what his audience and the general public at large wants to read.

Aiyo. y so serius.

Never read Crichton. Jurassic Park, Lost World, Andromeda Strain? Wah. I tink i can watch the movies but books? dunno la. have to try then n of course yang belum di 'movie' kan lagi.

I personally enjoy Sydney Sheldon and I have his full collection...you can get cheap books from a bookstore in Cine Leisure...don't remember the name of the bookstore but it's like a warehouse with heaps of books and all are in mint condition.

Wah, good thread

Time to read back Angels & Demon and Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince

those small little details are normally on the female anatomy right? tried reading 'alchemist' by coelho but somehow didnt even read half.......Angels & Demon Movie Tie In...this book now selling hot at MPH........

Yup, taht's why need to read the book back for the movie coming in..

for the info!

i always go to Kino. the price, u know la..

try the big book shop warehouse in ATRIA in DJ also...alot of cheap books there too......

wow bookworms....

i have 5 of the books in the first pic lol.

I think 'if tomorrow comes' one of the best...

Huh? Me serious? Me serious by reading Crichton??? If I was serious, I'd finish reading Orwell

AFAIK, movies based on books are because the books were good. The movies themselves are another matter altogether la, of course.

For a dummy like me who don't know anything about cars, this is the book I bought. Don't laugh-lah guys, I know I am stupid.

The book is titled Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies by David Vespremi. See http://www.dummies.com/store/product/Car-H...0764571427.html

This is a A-Z guide for car mods.

The internet review summarised what I want to say:-

Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through:

Choosing a car to mod

Considering warranties, legal, and safety issues

Hacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more.

Replacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system

Putting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you’ll need to stop)

Setting up your car for better handling and cornering

Choosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinners

Putting your car on a diet, because lighter means faster

Basic power bolt-ons and more expensive power adders

Installing roll bars and cages to enhance safety

Adding aero add-ons, including front “chin” spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canards

Detailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hood

Using OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshooting

Getting advice from general Internet sites and specific message boards and forums for your car’s make or model, whether it’s a Chevy pick-up or an Alfa Romeo roadster

Whether you want to compete at drag strips or on road courses or simply accelerate faster on an interstate ramp, if you want to improve your car’s performance, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies is just the boost you need.

used to love reading Sweet Dreams when i was a teen... think i read nearly all their books! my fav is PS I Love You... i cried while reading it... until my book was wet! hahaha... I loved Anne of Green Gables......... omg.. i sound so old! =P