So, as far as having a lonely life goes some of you are bound to start reading some books. Post what you are currently reading.

I remember a forum member talking about Murakami. I've read Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Wild Cheep Chase. Both are really good. I also dig Ryu Murakami (no relation). I have In the Miso Soup in my backlog and I am a huge fan of Coin Locker Babies.

Anyways, I'm currently reading Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky. Its a mission to complete but its a very good book. A true epic tale. Definitely planning on making some room to read it again in the future.

Word. I hear you on the Dostoevsky. Anything that man writes is good.

Currently I'm finishing up Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. I think it's a great book, but I'm finding the end a bit redundant.

Master and Commander! ( I just had to get the one with Russel Crowe on the cover... Lol)

I am currently reading this thread...

I'm currently reading romance novels, have about 9 that I'm going through at the moment, not reading for the romance just reading for the stories, something to do while I look for a job. One of the best books I have read is The Tales of the Otori, it spans 2 generations of japanese characters. There's four books in the set, I have the last one to read, I think it's the first time I've read the whole book instead of skipping through the pages.

I really enjoyed Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and have a copy of The Brothers Karamazov but haven't got around to reading it yet.

I actually have a copy of Crime and Punishment that is in my backlog but if anything, I am reading The Road (McCarthy) first. Then I have some Bukowski and Ryu Murakami books to read before I get to Crime and Punishment.

I really hope I have a good translation though.

I'm reading a biography of Einstein by Walter Isaacson, it's really good, very interesting to look at his life and see what he went through, Einstein's always been a kind of hero to me such an awe inspiring figure

What are some good one by Bukowski?
I'm reading "Demian" by Hermann Hesse.
The last book I was 100% in love with was "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski.

I recommend Ham on Rye and Post Office by Bukowski. Those two are probably your best bet to start off with.

Thanks for reminding me about "House of Leaves". Reading your post reminded me of a Chapters employee ranting about how I should read that book a while back.

This post was last modified: 07-07-2008 11:12 AM by DayvanCowboy.