Grapes of Wrath - The Steinbeck classic set during the Dust Storms of the 1930s. I can understand why it was controversial at the time because of the anti-capitalist sentiments in it. Really enjoyable book aside from the powerful message, you really warm to every member of the Joad family.
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Currently reading:

Bret Easton Ellis is my favourite author. Trying to get through all of his novels.
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Got it for Christmas, never read anything by DeLillo but my brother raved about him so

Juvant

United States723 Posts

January 03 2012 03:34 GMT

#103

On January 03 2012 01:04 xrapture wrote:
Been trying to read

over the past month, but it is just so so soo bad. I think I'm done with the series. The first 3 books were great, but a Feast for Crows and now A Dance with Dragons are just so boring and slow that I fear this will become another Wheel of Time Series.

I see people say this so often, but I did not have the same feelings about the most recent books. ASoS is absolutely the pinnacle of the series, but I feel as though the last two are on par with the first two. Especially A Dance with Dragons.

Not sure how far into it you are, but I think it especially got better the farther into it I went.

Dark_Chill

Canada3353 Posts

January 03 2012 03:55 GMT

#104

Edit: just read op, so adding reason.
I got the book for christmas, and it's pretty good. The title itself was enough to interest me, and while it is a bit slow directly after the beginning(not for long), the changing perspectives is pretty well-done, making me want to know more about the characters. I'd recommend it if you have nothing else in mind to read, but there are better stories out there imo. I'll update with a rating when finished reading.

Seeker

Where dat snitch at?37084 Posts

January 03 2012 04:05 GMT

#105

I am not even trolling you guys, these books are legit..... I cannot get enough of them. They are like, the greatest books I've read in a while:
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If you have never read these books, just go for it. You're never too old to enjoy a children's series

YouGotNothin

United States907 Posts

January 03 2012 04:13 GMT

#106

As it seems many are reading (except I'm a couple of books behind). Getting a little bored of the series to be honest, this might be my last.

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Also this, which has been pretty weird so far but I would recommend it nonetheless, its a pretty nerdy book.

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{CC}StealthBlue

United States41117 Posts

January 03 2012 04:15 GMT

#107

On January 03 2012 13:13 YouGotNothin wrote:
As it seems many are reading (except I'm a couple of books behind). Getting a little bored of the series to be honest, this might be my last.

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Also this, which has been pretty weird so far but I would recommend it nonetheless, its a pretty nerdy book.

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Junot Diaz is an awesome author and even cooler person, really down to Earth.

T3tra

United States406 Posts

January 03 2012 04:18 GMT

#108

I've been really interested in the black plague lately and I was told by one of my professors that the intro to the Decameron had some incite into what it was like to live back then while the plague was in full swing in Italy at the time. The language is also really interesting as well. It's free on the Kindle bookstore if anyone has one, I recommend checking it out!

shtdisturbance

Canada613 Posts

January 03 2012 04:31 GMT

#109

Current book:
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The next book I will be reading because of all the talk of it in this thread:
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Any suggestions on books I might like? I am new to the reading scene. I loved The sword of truth! The Eragon series has been decent.
If you know those 2 series are there any other must read series along those lines?

defenestrate

United States579 Posts

January 03 2012 04:34 GMT

#110

Just finished

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This is probably the best book that I will never read again. If you pick it up, resist the urge to read through the endnotes ahead of time.

se7en247

United States487 Posts

January 03 2012 04:41 GMT

#111

Currently reading:
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Going to read next:
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NeXiLe

Canada262 Posts

January 03 2012 05:06 GMT

#112

Was never too into reading, always found games to be more entertaining ;p But recently a friend lent me a few books that have held my attention. I've read 3 1/2 so far during my breaks at work and at about 3am when I can't figure out what else to do ^^
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wandakiwi

United States22 Posts

January 03 2012 05:36 GMT

#113

This thread makes me so happy because I just got finished up with college and my parents bought me a Kindle as a graduation/Christmas present, so I've been thirsting for some new books to read!

Currently Reading: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins + Show Spoiler +

- Rereading the Hunger Games series because it's awesome and the movie comes out soon! Almost finished

If you haven't read the series I highly recommend it.

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card+ Show Spoiler +

Picked this book up because my boyfriend has reread it three times and said it's really good. I really like it so far. Reminds me of Starcraft a bit, too

Just finished: Divergent by Veronica Roth + Show Spoiler +

Another really good series, sad the next book doesn't come out until April though. It's about a girl who has to decide, out of the 5 factions in her society, which one she belongs in, forsaking her previous life and family. Had an interesting plot twist, too. Gotta love dystopian novels!

vittra

Sweden16 Posts

January 03 2012 09:19 GMT

#114

On January 01 2012 19:07 Xeteh wrote:
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I initially picked up the Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson when I was in need of something to read. Turned out I loved the world he created in that trilogy (as well as the way-to-short 4th book). So after reading those books I decided I had to read everything he wrote. I've finish Elantris and I'm around 40% of the way through this one. So far it isn't my favorite and I've found it to be a bit slow on the start but it is still very well written. I'm a huge fan of his and look forward to future books.

My favurite autor! Mistborn is soooo good. I do recomend Warbreaker as well.

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Not avalible in english, unfortunatly, though.

Vortigan

Denmark306 Posts

January 03 2012 09:40 GMT

#115

and

YES SIR!

tonning

Norway111 Posts

January 03 2012 12:11 GMT

#116

MetalLobster

Canada532 Posts

January 03 2012 12:20 GMT

#117

RHCPgergo

Hungary345 Posts

January 03 2012 12:26 GMT

#118

Autobiography of Andre Agassi. Very enjoyable and easy to read.

Onecron

Finland21 Posts

January 03 2012 12:32 GMT

#119

DropTester

Australia608 Posts

January 03 2012 12:54 GMT

#120

On January 03 2012 12:34 Juvant wrote:

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after just watching game of thrones I really want to get into this series..but it's been a pain trying to get my hands on a copy from my local library.