Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 30, 2021 What are some books that you’ve liked so much you’ve read them more than once? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,831 Posted September 30, 2021 "Are you there God? It's me, Margaret..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,362 Posted September 30, 2021 The Bible but never read the whole thing but some chapters over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,104 Posted September 30, 2021 Dune LOTR The Stand Red Storm Rising Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,370 Posted September 30, 2021 Butt Raiders 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,831 Posted September 30, 2021 Common Sense - Thomas Paine Dear Reader - Michael Malice Recondo: LRRP's In The 101st Airborne - Larry Chambers (this one I used to take on the plane when I traveled for work) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,461 Posted September 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, DonS said: Dune LOTR The Stand Red Storm Rising Nice list. LOTR I've read the most, probably 3 or more times. Somehow I've never read Dune despite being a SF/Fantasy wonk. I'm a big fan of Guy Gavriel Kay, my favorite historical fiction/fantasy writer. I recently re-read his Last Light of the Sun. Some classics like Les Miserables and 1984 I read in HS and went back to re-read later. Pillars of the Earth I'll just come back and add some as I think of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 30, 2021 29 minutes ago, DonS said: Dune LOTR The Stand Red Storm Rising I’ve honestly never actually read LOTR. I’ve read The Hobbit. Just not those. Hell, it’s been YEARS since I read the Hobbit. Back in 3rd grade to be exact. I keep forgetting about them when looking for something to read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,104 Posted September 30, 2021 27 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Nice list. LOTR I've read the most, probably 3 or more times. Somehow I've never read Dune despite being a SF/Fantasy wonk. I'm a big fan of Guy Gavriel Kay, my favorite historical fiction/fantasy writer. I recently re-read his Last Light of the Sun. Some classics like Les Miserables and 1984 I read in HS and went back to re-read later. Pillars of the Earth I'll just come back and add some as I think of them. I need to find my copy of Dune and read it again prior to the movie coming out. Trailers look great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,104 Posted September 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: I’ve honestly never actually read LOTR. I’ve read The Hobbit. Just not those. Hell, it’s been YEARS since I read the Hobbit. Back in 3rd grade to be exact. I keep forgetting about them when looking for something to read Here's the Cliffs Notes version: https://youtu.be/RPl5MeXIM8E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,461 Posted September 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, DonS said: I need to find my copy of Dune and read it again prior to the movie coming out. Trailers look great. My problem these days is that in the evenings, my wife and I have a routine where she gives me a lymph massage (are you still doing that?) while we watch a mindless series (currently Schitt's Creek which we actually quite enjoy in a mindless way). At the end we read, but I am so relaxed/tired after the massage that I can't get past two pages. I'm sure the chemo doesn't help. Anyway, it would take me years to get through Dune at this pace, maybe I'll start setting some time aside during the day to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,461 Posted September 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, DonS said: Here's the Cliffs Notes version: https://youtu.be/RPl5MeXIM8E Love that scene. Also this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,370 Posted September 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, jerryskids said: My problem these days is that in the evenings, my wife and I have a routine where she gives me a lymph massage (are you still doing that?) while we watch a mindless series (currently Schitt's Creek which we actually quite enjoy in a mindless way). At the end we read, but I am so relaxed/tired after the massage that I can't get past two pages. I'm sure the chemo doesn't help. Anyway, it would take me years to get through Dune at this pace, maybe I'll start setting some time aside during the day to read. I'll kill to give you a lymph massage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,104 Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, jerryskids said: My problem these days is that in the evenings, my wife and I have a routine where she gives me a lymph massage (are you still doing that?) while we watch a mindless series (currently Schitt's Creek which we actually quite enjoy in a mindless way). At the end we read, but I am so relaxed/tired after the massage that I can't get past two pages. I'm sure the chemo doesn't help. Anyway, it would take me years to get through Dune at this pace, maybe I'll start setting some time aside during the day to read. Yer wife gives me a massage but it adds stiffness rather than takes it away. seriously though I only had the slightest bit of lymphodema so no longer need it. Schitts Creek is an excellent mindless show to watch. Can't go wrong there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, jerryskids said: My problem these days is that in the evenings, my wife and I have a routine where she gives me a lymph massage (are you still doing that?) while we watch a mindless series (currently Schitt's Creek which we actually quite enjoy in a mindless way). At the end we read, but I am so relaxed/tired after the massage that I can't get past two pages. I'm sure the chemo doesn't help. Anyway, it would take me years to get through Dune at this pace, maybe I'll start setting some time aside during the day to read. Schitts Creek eh? I see you too are a man of culture 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted September 30, 2021 If you give a mouse a cookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,094 Posted September 30, 2021 David Eddings...Belgariad..in high-school...read the hell of it. The stand...several times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,104 Posted September 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Cloaca du jour said: David Eddings...Belgariad..in high-school...read the hell of it. The stand...several times. +1 for Belgariad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,606 Posted September 30, 2021 10 hours ago, jerryskids said: My problem these days is that in the evenings, my wife and I have a routine where she gives me a lymph massage (are you still doing that?) while we watch a mindless series (currently Schitt's Creek which we actually quite enjoy in a mindless way). At the end we read, but I am so relaxed/tired after the massage that I can't get past two pages. I'm sure the chemo doesn't help. Anyway, it would take me years to get through Dune at this pace, maybe I'll start setting some time aside during the day to read. My wife really liked Shitt's creek, however I did not. It had its moments, but I am not a big fan of that type of comedy show. Edit, and to stay on topic: Years ago I read some of the dark tower books twice due to the large gap inbetween the books. I also have read some of the really nerdy books twice due to them being released on amazon prime, such as Good Omens. The Amazon prime show did not due that book justice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 30, 2021 LOTR/Hobbit 3+ The Stand 3+ Grapes of Wrath 5+ East of Eden 10+ Probably 20 more I can't remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HTH 69 Posted September 30, 2021 The Bible Catcher in the Rye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HTH 69 Posted September 30, 2021 7 hours ago, TimmySmith said: LOTR/Hobbit 3+ This as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,320 Posted September 30, 2021 TekWar books The Firm and A Time to Kill Mortal Error The first three books from DragonLance series There are others, but I can't think of them at the moment... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,963 Posted October 1, 2021 Edgar Allen Poe’s cumulative works in the big book. To many biographies to list. I miss reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook Echo 27 Posted October 1, 2021 In Cold Blood - Truman Capote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 873 Posted October 1, 2021 bible old man and the sea lotr on the road, big sur, dharma bums catcher in rye catch 22 may be more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,291 Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 10:13 PM, Pimpadeaux said: Butt Raiders 7. The book was far better than the film. They did not follow Vonnegut's vision at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,104 Posted October 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, Mookz said: The book was far better than the film. They did not follow Vonnegut's vision at all. Well done, sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted October 1, 2021 "Wherever You Go; There You Are" Jon Kabat-Zinn It's about mindful meditation. One thought from the book: If you meditate, whatever happens is your success. You can not fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 1, 2021 https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/digby-i-can-read-book-1_barbara-shook-hazen/1088035/item/45968186/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0IbPqMWp8wIVUis4Ch3fEA_KEAQYASABEgL7OvD_BwE#idiq=45968186&edition=57644964 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted October 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, vuduchile said: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/digby-i-can-read-book-1_barbara-shook-hazen/1088035/item/45968186/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0IbPqMWp8wIVUis4Ch3fEA_KEAQYASABEgL7OvD_BwE#idiq=45968186&edition=57644964 https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/how-to-stop-lying-the-ultimate-cure-guide-for-pathological-liars-and-compulsive-liars_caesar-lincoln/11055760/item/18887606/?gclid=CjwKCAjw49qKBhAoEiwAHQVTo-nxF5HlgN5h98TByR0Ni4H3pKq9xqVdadXvnyJYK9WSkgFiNyRiqRoC8JwQAvD_BwE#idiq=18887606&edition=10488234 You might need to reread this since it hasn’t taken yet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,741 Posted October 2, 2021 White Fang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
