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Post #106: 8th Jan 2017 12:05 PM 
I found the book Pines at a dollar store, seemingly randomly. But I've since seen multiple copies at various dollar stores. I had seen one episode of the television series Wayward Pines, which was intriguing, so I figured the book would be good. It's the first in a trilogy, and it's a thriller that's an easy read that moves along at a nice pace that I'm enjoying. We'll see how this first one ends, I might have to hunt down the other books.
 
   
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Post #107: 8th Jan 2017 6:04 PM 
Started 'History of Wolves' by Emily Fridlund. I got it a week earlier than the anticipated release, so it's literally brand new. It's a strange read, I've never felt so lonely whilst reading a book. It's a coming of age tale, but I'm amazed by how intrigued it keeps me despite none of the characters being likable whatsoever. It's unique to say the least.

Still good though, I'm over half-way and am enjoying it a lot.
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Post #108: 8th Jan 2017 7:54 PM 
I bought Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher. I got the kindle version because the print ones are sold out on Amazon, but I haven't started the book. I also have Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst, and I bought that because apparently it's about gay princesses and kingdom drama.
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Post #109: 9th Jan 2017 3:02 PM 
Christian @ 8/1/2017 12:05
I found the book Pines at a dollar store, seemingly randomly. But I've since seen multiple copies at various dollar stores. I had seen one episode of the television series Wayward Pines, which was intriguing, so I figured the book would be good. It's the first in a trilogy, and it's a thriller that's an easy read that moves along at a nice pace that I'm enjoying. We'll see how this first one ends, I might have to hunt down the other books.


I went outside for the first time in 4 days. :P I've been sick. Do you know what my reward was?
The second book in the Wayward Pines series! One copy on the shelf in the dollar store. Same chain, different store. But I'm super excited! Now I just need to find the third one.
 
   
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Post #110: 9th Jan 2017 5:34 PM 
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I've been reading the unabridged Stephen King novel "The Stand" for many months. What a looooooong but awesome book



I only read my first Stephen King book in 2015. It was 11/22/63. I couldn't put it down and I think I finished it in less than a week. SO good. I definitely want to read more if you have some recommendations.


11/22/63 is probably my favorite book ive read in the paat 5 years. Big fan of King, The Stand was great.

Loved the Dark Tower books and pumped to see that the first movie is coming out thus summer
 
   
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Post #111: 9th Jan 2017 7:14 PM 
Christian @ 8/1/2017 12:05
I found the book Pines at a dollar store, seemingly randomly. But I've since seen multiple copies at various dollar stores. I had seen one episode of the television series Wayward Pines, which was intriguing, so I figured the book would be good. It's the first in a trilogy, and it's a thriller that's an easy read that moves along at a nice pace that I'm enjoying. We'll see how this first one ends, I might have to hunt down the other books.


Don't finish Wayward Pines (the show). It just gets worse and worse as it goes on
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Post #112: 9th Jan 2017 7:49 PM 
Igor @ 9/1/2017 19:14
Christian @ 8/1/2017 12:05
I found the book Pines at a dollar store, seemingly randomly. But I've since seen multiple copies at various dollar stores. I had seen one episode of the television series Wayward Pines, which was intriguing, so I figured the book would be good. It's the first in a trilogy, and it's a thriller that's an easy read that moves along at a nice pace that I'm enjoying. We'll see how this first one ends, I might have to hunt down the other books.


Don't finish Wayward Pines (the show). It just gets worse and worse as it goes on


I don't plan on watching it. :P Thanks for the warning though!
 
   
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Post #113: 23rd Mar 2017 10:08 AM 
Hey, just read A Line in the Sand by James Barr. A history book about why the middle east is a shit hole. Long story short:

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Post #114: 23rd Mar 2017 10:10 AM 
btw, any philosophy recommendations?

I read beyond good and evil recently and understood maybe half of it (:

Good read, but probably not the best book to start with
 
   
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Post #115: 23rd Mar 2017 10:20 AM 

Well, philosophy is a HUGE area to work in, so you'll need to narrow it down some. Do you have a particular philosophical bent you want to focus on? Or a particular issue?
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Post #116: 23rd Mar 2017 10:28 AM 
Yees, I knew I could count on u Vlady.

I'm interested in some of the earliest stuff, Plato, shit like that, but don't know where to begin
 
   
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Post #117: 23rd Mar 2017 10:47 AM 

Plato's Republic is the obvious choice for starting, though it wanders all over the place ( a common philosophical problem, of course). But Republic has classics that are referred to over and over in popular culture, like the Allegory of the Cave. It puts out the Socratic discussion of the philosopher-king as the solution to government, since Socrates was not a huge fan of democracy. Granted, they also made him kill himself by drinking hemlock, so there is that.

Here's a quick link to get you started: http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/republic.html

It's written for the most part as a discussion between Socrates and his students, with arguments passing back and forth.

I can swap you to other stuff after that until we end up with Heidegger. I will also, at some point and time, have to refer you to Monty Python's "Philosophers' Drinking Song".

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Post #118: 23rd Mar 2017 10:51 AM 

But I also recommend Existential Comics. It portrays comedic philosophical situations,but then has links for "Why this is funny" or "Didn't get the joke" that explains the philosophy of the philosophers being punned on in the comic:

http://existentialcomics.com/

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Post #119: 23rd Mar 2017 10:52 AM 

I may or may not have posted this alternative Council of Elrond, featuring various philosophers:

http://existentialcomics.com/comic/175

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Post #120: 23rd Mar 2017 10:52 AM 
Sorry to butt in but my focus in college was ancient Mediterranean history with a focus on classic literature and philosophy

I agree with Vlady that the Republic is a must read tor Plato, but you should first start with The Symposium. It's a good introduction to the style of writing Plato was known for and also it's a much easier read with a good story and fun drunken shenanigans while also still obviously dealing with philosophical workings
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