What book are you reading now, and why did you pick it up?

[Maria_maria]

What book are you reading right now, and why did you pick it up?

Right now, I am reading "Looking at the Sun: The Rise of the New East Asian Economic Political System" by James Fallows.

I'm reading it because I found it on my bed (someone left it there) and I thought, "what the heck?"

[ctivnan]

I'm almost done reading Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis because a colleague of mine suggested that it would be a good read for me. :idea:

Well, it has turned out pretty good! I'd definitely recommend it because it's a very practical and philosophical way of looking at Christianity and Life! :superhappy:

By the way, :thanks: Maria_Maria for this good idea!!

[bittersweetenn]

joy luck club by amy tan
- I heard it's good... so i wanna find if its true... :music-smiley-7524:

[seth]

Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Its a childrens book, but its worth reading, its more than a childrens book

[racz_jay25]

I'm reading Fortune is a Woman..

[Maria_maria]

Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Its a childrens book, but its worth reading, its more than a childrens book

Yeah, I agree. The Little Prince is one of my favorite books of all time, if not my favorite. It seems simple enough but there's always an incredible new insight every time you read it, and the meaning somehow adapts to whatever it is you're going through. Beautiful book!

Another book that has the same effect is "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss

[loe]

Right now I'm reading a book written by Umberto Eco titled "A Paso de Cangrejo"... I'm not sure of what the English translation would be... maybe something like "Walking at a crab's pace (rythm)" :sowhat:... I don't recommend it, it's boring :zzzzzz:

[loe]

Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Its a childrens book, but its worth reading, its more than a childrens book

I love this book! I've read it in spanish, french and english... Doesn't matter how many times you read it, you always take out something new :okay:

[Jeng]

I'm reading Memoirs of my Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez right now.

Its a very short book and its been an easy and very enjoyable read so far. Its about this old man who wants to have sex with a virgin on his 90th birthday. hehehe. It sounds really pervy but its really not, the book truly shows what a genius Garcia Marquez is. :applaud:

[ctivnan]

I'm reading Memoirs of my Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez right now.

Its a very short book and its been an easy and very enjoyable read so far. Its about this old man who wants to have sex with a virgin on his 90th birthday. hehehe. It sounds really pervy but its really not, the book truly shows what a genius Garcia Marquez is. :applaud:

I must have a read of that to appreciate how genius he is because from my point of view, that's rather perverted. :tease:

[q_sharon]

What book are you reading right now, and why did you pick it up?

Right now, I am reading "Looking at the Sun: The Rise of the New East Asian Economic Political System" by James Fallows.

I'm reading it because I found it on my bed (someone left it there) and I thought, "what the heck?"

you can try Purpose driven life by Rick Warren. It is a best seller. I love this book. Am reviewing it now.

[Maria_maria]

you can try Purpose driven life by Rick Warren. It is a best seller. I love this book. Am reviewing it now.

Yeah, I've read it. I can't believe how popular it is. I think I received four copies of The Purpose Driven Life in just one year!

[kai28]

I'm just started to read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter.

It teaches financial lessons...

:gud:

[Jeng]

yeah i know the plot sounds rather pervy, but its really not! hehehe. The author's ability to make a novel with a pervy-sounding plot become a masterpiece is what makes him a genius! Just like Paolo Coelho in Eleven Minutes. The protagonist of the novel was a prostitute and the novel dealt with rather pervy topics too, but Coelho was able to produce a magnificent book out of it.

[rsveneracionph]

Jesus Today
A Spirituality of Radical Freedom
by Albert Nolan

It is a book about the spirituality of Jesus and its application in the present time.

[bittersweetenn]

malinche by laura esquivel... i got so excited when i found it at "BY THE BOOKS", the author of it is the author of the best selling book like water for chocolate...

[ctivnan]

yeah i know the plot sounds rather pervy, but its really not! hehehe. The author's ability to make a novel with a pervy-sounding plot become a masterpiece is what makes him a genius! Just like Paolo Coelho in Eleven Minutes. The protagonist of the novel was a prostitute and the novel dealt with rather pervy topics too, but Coelho was able to produce a magnificent book out of it.

Good point. I've read Eleven Minutes and admired Coelho for such a work of art! ^^

[Jeng]

Good point. I've read Eleven Minutes and admired Coelho for such a work of art! ^^

Eleven Minutes is one of my favorites! Yeah, but I guess everyone here has figured that out by now. Btw, I'm reading Catcher in the Rye for the nth time. Just saw it on my shelf and decided to read it again. It never gets old. hehehe.

Does any one here like Catcher as much as I do?

[abhie]

joy luck club by amy tan
- I heard it's good... sop i wanna find if its true... :music-smiley-7524:

We just had a novel analysis in our lit. class for joy luck club. It's really great, try watching its movie, they're just the same. Amy Tan is great, in fact, if you'll research her background, you'll find out that the story of Jing-Mei is a bit similar to her life story... :)

[ann421]

Im currently reading For One More Day by Mitch Albom.. Pretty interesting!

[Maria_maria]

I am currently reading "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel

It's a book on optimism and attracting good things into your life. I'm reading it because I like books that talk about positive and happy things.

[fraulein1717]

To all EC, I would like to recommend "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen. Know the 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential.

[fraulein1717]

I am currently reading "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel

It's a book on optimism and attracting good things into your life. I'm reading it because I like books that talk about positive and happy things.

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[gAn]

I'm just started to read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter.

It teaches financial lessons...

:gud:
kai28, I also started reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad."

[fraulein1717]

Presently reading Deep Unto Deep by Dana Candler

[augberine]

nice bboks...

i'm currently reading the hawk and the jewel by lori wick...


such emotions are involved that can really move me ^^

[abhie]

The Zahir. Just finished reading The 5 People You Meet in Heaven. :)

[superv_az]

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

I like the moral lesson behind the story.
Very common but it still surprise me.:okay:

[augberine]

presently, i am reading heaven's road by judith pella. pretty awesome.

[yontefian]

Right now I'm reading a book written by Umberto Eco titled "A Paso de Cangrejo"... I'm not sure of what the English translation would be... maybe something like "Walking at a crab's pace (rythm)" :sowhat:... I don't recommend it, it's boring :zzzzzz:
Hi. So does that mean that you have a non-English copy?

[yontefian]

I am currently reading 8 Secrets of The Truly Rich by Bo Sanchez. I really love his books. :)

[ctivnan]

I am reading The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho. I enjoy reading his collection. This book is different because it is written through the eyes of the people who knew the main character. I have just started, so I hope I can appreciate it even more! :Cat Smiley 6111:

@yontefian:

If I were to start reading Bo's collection, which book should I start with?

[rusejery]

Well I am reading
"Incubus"
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I loke to read horror books.That is the only reason of selecting this book

[ariahk]

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick.

I saw a review of the book in a newspaper and quite curious by the cover and the story of a fallen angel and sacrifice he needed to be done to get his wings back.

I just finished reading half of the book and I must say, I am completely fallen for Patch. :Bear Smiley 6030:

[q_sharon]

You should try Windows of the Soul by Ken Gire. It gives us a new perspective on how to approach God, how to enhance our faith and how to love others. Windows of the Soul is deeply inspiring.

[christiw]

Currently i am reading Chetan Bhagat's novel-Three Mistakes of my life..I picked it up because i love to read novels and Chetan Bhagat is one of my favourite novelists.

[ariahk]

What book are you reading right now, and why did you pick it up?

Right now, I am reading "Looking at the Sun: The Rise of the New East Asian Economic Political System" by James Fallows.

I'm reading it because I found it on my bed (someone left it there) and I thought, "what the heck?"


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I'm currently reading Nancy Holder's Possessions book 1.. It's a horror/suspense novel that's why I like it.. especially the part about a ghost creeping into the bedroom, and under the bed, and I've been reading that part one night, lying in my bed trying to dozed off to sleep..:wrrrrr:

and I'm interested in ya science fiction so far..

[tangkaruray]

I'm currently reading "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells, who's also the author of "War of the Worlds." I've found a copy in one of the book stalls in Robinson's Metroeast and for 35php, who would resist buying it? ;)

[tonyboss]

Nowadays I am reading - The Da Vinci Code book which written by Dan Brown
One of the my favourite book as well, I like to read this book because it is nice Interesting and knowledgeable book.

[woody051]

Right Now I am reading novel of Romeo and juliet.

[Lewis Luke]

Right now I’m reading an interesting novel called “At the Sign of the Sugared Plum" by Mary Hooper. I really enjoyed reading it. It’s quite different from other books I have read before. Basically I love to read Mary Hooper’s publishers. That is the main reason to pick this book.