<p>Very Funny :<br>
Good Omens - The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
(but you need to watch The Omen first to fully appreciate this parody)</p>
<p>Non-Fiction
Your Inner Fish - A Journey into the 3.5 Billion-Year History of the Human Body
by Neil Shubin (prof at UChicago)
engaging, easy read about evolutionary biology - all tied into a discussion of the unique features of Tiktaalik</p>
<p>I just finished The Joke by Milan Kundera, and he’s a pretty incredible writer! I am starting his novel “Immortality” tonight.</p>
<p>“the prince” by Machiavelli, someone said that was an interesting read!!?! i feel asleep every page or so when i read that book, that was the second most boring thing i read besides Walden by Therou</p>
<p>If you like travel books, check out “Round Ireland With a Fridge”. It’s a great lighthearted book, the kind of thing you wanna read on the beach or something. Super funny.</p>
<p>Nasiri, Omar. Inside the Jihad: My Life with Al Qaeda. 2006 </p>
<p>Luttrell, Marcus. Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heros of SEAL Team 10. 2007</p>
<p>Mullaney, Craig M. The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education. 2009</p>
<p>Fick, Nathaniel. One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer. 2006</p>
<p>Berntsen, Gary. Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda – A Personal Account by the CIA’s Key Field Commander. 2005</p>
<p>On my list now are:
Three Cups of Tea
Legacy of Ashes: the History of the CIA
a couple books about the drug trade / violence / US policy in Latin America</p>
<p>I have about 20 books marked on Amazon, so it might be time for another large purchase soon.</p>
<p>I recommend Sarah Palin’s book, Going Rogue: An American Life</p>
<p>The only book you need to read in life.</p>
<p>^^
whoa whoa… proper citation… COOL</p>
<p>^
what. the. f—k.</p>
<p>Have you read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? Most people have read it, so I’ve stopped suggesting it, but its an amazing series.</p>
<p>Pierre:</p>
<p>Get over yourself. Turn off the computer. Get off of CC. Go to your nearest bookstore and pick out a book of choice. Go outside and read it. Don’t stop until its finished. DONT turn on the computer until its finished. Don’t txt message, or facebook or all that other ridiculous gadget crap you do. READ.</p>
<p>Soccer guy: join the military, if you havent already. Get involved in special ops, like rangers, green beret, seals, marine recon. THAT is who CIA hires by the way.</p>
<p>Read Atlas Shrugged.</p>
<p>Confederacy of Dunces by Toole. What an incredible book.</p>
<p>Also recommend reading Infinite Jest if you have a crap ton of time on hand.</p>
<p>If you are a female and college-bound (preferable to a women’s college, but not necessarily) you will LOVE:
Commencement by J. Courtney Sullivan
[Amazon.com:</a> Commencement: A novel (9780307270740): J. Courtney Sullivan: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Commencement-novel-J-Courtney-Sullivan/dp/0307270742]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Commencement-novel-J-Courtney-Sullivan/dp/0307270742)</p>
<p>Great book to read at this time in your life</p>
<p>mans search for meaning by viktor frankl.</p>
<p>The Kite Runner is my current favorite.</p>
<p>At Home in the World by Joyce Maynard.
(It is her memoir and it is fascinating to read about the time she spent with Salinger)</p>
<p>if you’re looking for books that are good but have popular appeal, look at the new york times bestseller lists.
[Books</a> - Best-Seller Lists - The New York Times](<a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/index.html]Books”>Best Sellers - Books)</p>
<p>Second, At Home in the World.</p>
<p>I would say, try The Footprints of Go by Greg Iles. If u like Crichton like me, u’ll love this one. Its the type of book that leaves u pensive.</p>
<p>Aah, I second The Plague by Camus! It’s my favorite novel by him. Also The Hunger Games trilogy - I read the first book last summer, and it was excellent. Oh, and if you are into more young adult fiction, Little Brother is amazing. I couldn’t put it down.</p>
<p>If you are into nonfiction and evolution, I recommend anything by Richard Dawkins. His books are amazing, and I love his tone. =)</p>
<p>I almost forgot - both Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses (by Joyce) are amazing as well. They take quite a bit of concentration to digest, but it’s worth it.</p>