the last book you read thread

[JLasher22443]

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1): CCNA Exam 640-802 and ICND1 Exam 640-822, 2nd Edition

It was a snoozer!

[miboxer96]

Reading "Naked Economics" right now. I'm about 1/2 way through.

I'm trying to find a decent economics books to give to friends and family who have no working knowledge of how the world economy works. I have to pre-screen these books because most economic jargon will put them to sleep.

http://www.nakedeconomics.com/

[StreetPreacher]

A Confederacy of Dunces



The story behind the book is almost better than the book itself. The author committed suicide after having the manuscript rejected by Simon & Shuster, but after his death his mother coerced an University English professor to read the book, who ultimately championed the novel and had it published posthumously. The novel went on to win a Pulitzer Prize.

I think everyone feels a bit like Ignatius sometimes.

[Prescience]

Brotherhood of Warriors: Aaron Cohen: Non-fictional book written by a former Israeli SF operator. Raised by a wealthy Beverley Hills family. He had a troubled youth and through guidance and personal interest went to Israel and advanced through the ranks to one of the highest level SF units in the Israeli Defense Forces. I really liked the book; It's a quick 300page read.

+1 to a thousand splendid suns

[BIG LUV]

Reading "Naked Economics" right now. I'm about 1/2 way through.

I'm trying to find a decent economics books to give to friends and family who have no working knowledge of how the world economy works. I have to pre-screen these books because most economic jargon will put them to sleep.

http://www.nakedeconomics.com/

Check out this book then. It is very entertaining and I think appeals to a wide array of interests.

[tblackj]

Twelve Ordinary Men

It's about the twelve Apostles and how they were just regular people like we are yet they were called to follow Jesus.

[rvf]

TRUMAN by David McCullough, long book but great look back into American history and politics. McCullough has written some great books if anyone is looking for something to read non fiction.

Ryan

[AckM3]

1. In the Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

I read that about once a year, along with Dune (both about religion, interestingly enough).

But right now I'm too stressed at work for anything deep, so popcorn:

The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company by David A. Price
A good business profile/history book, told mostly from the perspective of Catmull and Lasseter, although you can't avoid Jobs.

Bangkok 8 by John Burdett
A murder mystery set mainly in the brothels of Bangkok, nuff said.

[UCrazyKid]

The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster by Bobby Henderson

The Complete Peanut Allergy Handbook by, Scott H. Sicherer M.D. and Terry Malloy

[mama MTK]

i like to read for enjoyment and relaxation, so nothing too heavy.
i enjoy mysterys (hate romances) and am always looking for recommendations.

right now: The Gift of Time (Letters from a father) By Jorge Ramos.
I think MTK might like this one. I was trying to finish before his flight to Chicago,
but didn't make it. I know he likes to read on planes.