Post: Do you like to read books?
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09-21-2010, 04:06 PM
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Roar
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Ender's Game
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Enders game is an easy read, but doesn't stop it from being an amazing story. I've read it twice, and both times couldn't put it down. It's a science fiction/fantasy genre. Great for people that enjoy space & war.
From Amazon Review
"Intense is the word for Ender's Game. Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human species. To make sure humans win the next encounter, the world government has taken to breeding military geniuses -- and then training them in the arts of war... The early training, not surprisingly, takes the form of 'games'... Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses; he wins all the games... He is smart enough to know that time is running out. But is he smart enough to save the planet?"
From Pulishers Weekly
"For the 20th anniversary of Card's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel, Audio Renaissance brings to life the story of child genius Ender Wiggin, who must save the world from malevolent alien "buggers." In his afterword, Card declares, "The ideal presentation of any book of mine is to have excellent actors perform it in audio-only format," and he gets his wish. Much of the story is internal dialogue, and each narrator reads the sections told from the point of view of a particular character, rather than taking on a part as if it were a play. Card's phenomenal emotional depth comes through in the quiet, carefully paced speech of each performer. No narrator tries overmuch to create separate character voices, though each is clearly discernible, and the understated delivery will draw in listeners. In particular, Rudnicki, with his lulling, sonorous voice, does a fine job articulating Ender's inner struggle between the kind, peaceful boy he wants to be and the savage, violent actions he is frequently forced to take. This is a wonderful way to experience Card's best-known and most celebrated work, both for longtime fans and for newcomers. "
If Ender's Game was not enough, Orson Scott Card added more to the story! keep on reading!
1. Ender's Game
2. Speaker for the Dead
3. Xenocide
4. Children of the Mind
5. Ender's Shadow
6. Shadow of the Hegemon
7. Shadow Puppets
8. Shadow of the Giant
9. A War of Gifts
10. Ender in Exile
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09-23-2010, 10:59 PM
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Jolly Nigga
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09-24-2010, 07:21 AM
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Roar
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Originally posted by EJ94c
i enjoy reading books but i dont. some books that i read in school are really cool. a couple i liked are the outsiders and the giver
I read The Giver when i was in grade school...so long ago but i remember very little about it..For some reason i remember it also being called "The Seer?" correct me if im wrong and they are two different books
09-24-2010, 10:38 AM
#50
Como
Here's to Loonyology!
Just remembered more of my favourites. Most of them books writen by Roald Dahl are legendary pieces of reading. Some of my top ones are "The Twits", "The Witches", "The BFG", "James and the Giant Peach" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". He was undoubtedly a master at making you feel a part of his book, and getting you involved as much as he could. <3'd them.
09-24-2010, 10:43 AM
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ShinigamiUzi
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09-24-2010, 10:50 AM
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Como
Here's to Loonyology!
Originally posted by ngux
of coures not,,, its waste of my time, hunting trophies is more awesome 
And hunting trophies gets you where later in life?
Its a common fact that people who read have a greater knowledge than those who don't, and generally will be more likely to succeed than those who don't. Also, reading expands your vocabulary which makes for better conversations and enables you to spell correctly, and use grammar properly.
Maybe you lot should start reading for an hour an evening, rather than gaming on a screen for 6 hours an evening. Or even visiting a great thing known as The Outdoors!
09-24-2010, 10:52 AM
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ShinigamiUzi
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09-24-2010, 11:55 AM
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NeedaLifeSoon
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Reading is not unlike gaming.
You are alone doing it and often invest time when you could be doing something else.
Schedules get busy and there is only X amount of available time.
I've always read myself to sleep and a good book can ruin a good nights sleep.
But several hours spent on a book, instead of gaming, can generate a lifetime of influential memories.
I spend plenty of time(too much) playing and thinking about gaming. But it will never generate usefull memories. It will never change or influence my life.
One good book can do that.
The difference between a good book and a good movie is everyone who reads the book sees it differently. It is a more personal experience.
I enjoy books,movies,and gaming and the influence they have on me are listed in the same order. But reading has more personal lifelong influence than any other medium.
You are alone doing it and often invest time when you could be doing something else.
Schedules get busy and there is only X amount of available time.
I've always read myself to sleep and a good book can ruin a good nights sleep.
But several hours spent on a book, instead of gaming, can generate a lifetime of influential memories.
I spend plenty of time(too much) playing and thinking about gaming. But it will never generate usefull memories. It will never change or influence my life.
One good book can do that.
The difference between a good book and a good movie is everyone who reads the book sees it differently. It is a more personal experience.
I enjoy books,movies,and gaming and the influence they have on me are listed in the same order. But reading has more personal lifelong influence than any other medium.
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