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View Poll Results: How much have you read this past year, or average the past few years?
0 - Don't like reading 2 6.25%
0 - Read newspapers and magazines, but not books 1 3.13%
1 - If it's a big deal 0 0%
2-4 5 15.63%
5-8 6 18.75%
9-14 2 6.25%
15-20 6 18.75%
20-25 3 9.38%
26-35 2 6.25%
Over 35 5 15.63%
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Old 12-07-2007, 06:16 PM  
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Old 12-07-2007, 06:59 PM   #31
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I picked up a new book this week in Charleston on the history of the Hunley, the Civil war Submarine they raised a year or so ago. Also read a book recently on the burning of Oceloa Missouri by the Jayhawkers in the Civil war
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:09 PM   #32
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:25 PM   #33
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Old 12-07-2007, 08:53 PM   #34
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How on Earth can anyone read over 35 books in a year and still have time to post here?
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Old 12-07-2007, 08:54 PM   #35
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And in answer to the question, I've read 5-8. I can remember 8. It's possible there were one or two more, but if so they must not have made much of an impact.
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:37 PM   #36
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5-8

I used to read a LOT more than that. King, Koontz, and fantasy stuff... nothing heavy, really.

I try to make it a point to my kids though, that reading is entertainment. I have two brothers and a sister, and I was the only reader of the bunch. To them it was a chore.
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:41 PM   #37
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I would say I read 15-20 books a year. For months now I have been on this nonfiction tear - I just lost total interest in fiction for some reason. But I do have DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons waiting for me.
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:42 PM   #38
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I'm getting this book for my boys for christmas. Granted, I haven't done more than flip through it, yet... but I think it's really cool.

Any guy with a young-ish son or two might want to look into it.

http://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Book...7085252&sr=8-1

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Grade 4-8–Intentionally old-fashioned and politically incorrect, this eclectic collection addresses the undeniable boy-appeal of certain facts and activities. Dozens of short chapters, in fairly random order, cover a wide range of topics in conversational prose. Simple instructions for coin tricks and paper airplanes alternate with excerpts from history such as Famous Battles and facts about ancient wonders of the world and astronomy. The dangerous aspect is more apparent in such chapters as Making Cloth Fireproof, and Hunting and Cooking a Rabbit, but also applies to the overall premise that action is fun and can be worth the risks. A section on stickball, for instance, includes advice to possibly flee the vicinity in the event of a broken window. The information is appropriately concise. The knot-tying section, for example, sticks to five basic varieties with clear instructions and useful diagrams. Occasional topics such as Marbling Paper and Latin Phrases Every Boy Should Know may not fit the stereotypical interests of young males, but support the general theme of cultivating curiosity. The authors refer to their own experiences as they tested the activities, lending an appealing personal tone. Tongue-in-cheek humor emerges throughout, notably in eight bits of advice offered in the chapter called Girls. Already a best seller in England, this American edition features several adjustments, such as substituting The Declaration of Independence for Patron Saints of Britain. Both premise and content should appeal to many boys, and might be even more successful when nostalgic dads join in.–Steven Engelfried, Multnomah County Library, OR
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:45 PM   #39
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Here's my list from the last 6 months or so.

1. A Long Way Down (Paperback) Hornby, Nick
2.In the Middle: New Understanding About Writing, Reading, and Learning (Workshop Series) Atwell, Nancie
3.The Road (Hardcover) McCarthy, Cormac
4.Roughnecks (Paperback) Cochran, Thomas
5. Inside Out (Paperback) Trueman, Terry
6. Lemonade Mouth (Hardcover) Hughes, Mark Peter
7. The Fortress of Solitude (Paperback) Lethem, Jonathan
8. Downsiders (Mass Market Paperback) Shusterman, Neal
9. The Book Thief (Hardcover) Zusak, Markus
10. Stuck in Neutral (Paperback) Trueman, Terry
11. Specials (Hardcover) Westerfeld, Scott
12. Rooftop (Paperback) Volponi, Paul
13. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Paperback) Chbosky, Stephen
14. Godless (Paperback) Hautman, Pete
15. The Sparrow (Paperback) Russell, Mary Doria
16. Speak (Paperback) Anderson, Laurie Halse
17. Fat Kid Rules the World (Paperback) Going, K. L.
18. King Dork (Library Binding) Portman, Frank
19. Pretties (Paperback) Westerfeld, Scott
20. Son of the Mob (Son of the Mob (Paperback)) Korman, Gordon
21. Everlost (Hardcover) Shusterman, Neal
22. Life As We Knew It (Hardcover) Pfeffer, Susan Beth
23. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (Hardcover) Cohn, Rachel
24. The House of the Scorpion (Print (Hardcover and Paperback) Farmer, Nancy
25. Rash (Hardcover) Hautman, Pete
26. The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl (Hardcover) Lyga, Barry
27. Born to Rock (Hardcover) Korman, Gordon
28. Heavy Metal And You (Paperback) Krovatin, Chris
29. Fight Club: A Novel (Paperback) Palahniuk, Chuck
30. Lullaby (Paperback) Palahniuk, Chuck
31. Blood and Chocolate (Mass Market Paperback) Klause, Annette Curtis
32. Twilight (Paperback) Meyer, Stephenie
33. Tangerine (Paperback) Bloor, Edward
34. Uglies (Paperback) Westerfeld, Scott
35. Neverwhere: A Novel (Paperback) Gaiman, Neil
36. American Gods (Paperback) Gaiman, Neil
37. Anansi Boys (Mass Market Paperback) Gaiman, Neil
38. Generation Kill (Paperback) Wright, Evan
39. The Big Empty (Paperback) Stephens, J.B.
40. Black Juice (Paperback) Lanagan, Margo
41. Crime and Punishment Dostoevsky, Fyodor
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:47 PM   #40
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NO. Not even if it has subtitles.
Oh, well then probably none on purpose. I went into a library once and read some titles of books off the spines, but my head started to hurt so I stopped.
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Unfortunately I haven't had time to read as of late. I am typically reserved to doing it on planes.

However currently I'm reading "Ike: An American Hero." Excellent book. Jenson, that would probably work nicely into your history major.
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Old 12-07-2007, 10:03 PM   #42
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BTW, I plug this site periodically in the High Brow Reader's thread, but I'll do so again:

www.goodreads.com

It's sort of a social networking site where you can recommend books and such to other people. You can review books, create discussion groups, jump in discussions on specific books, recommend books, add friends, and other things.

The cool part about it, though, is that it makes it very, very easy to keep up with what you're reading and what you plan on reading next. It's also pretty gratifying to see your bookshelves grow as you keep reading more books.
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