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 Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:11 pm
If you have a book you just love and want to share it with others, here is the guild recommended reading list.
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:26 pm
The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and other books in that realm, eg. The Silmarillion. Some people say they're overrated, but they're underrated, if you read them instead of just watching the film.
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:41 pm
Freakanomics
it's really interesting!! and gave me a whole different view of economics smile there's actually a course here at Purdue that deals with the book O.o i may write up a better review (interesting doesn't really cut the mustard) when i have the time >.<
Before i read this book, i didn't think much about economics. I didn't see how things were interrelated. However after reading this book it gave me an more in depth look at how society is all connected.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:47 am
I have a few, so bare with me.
The Giver
This one is kinda hard to find because it's in the children's section. But don't let that fool you! There's a lot to this book that most children just won't comprehend. It's been my favorite book since I was in fourth grade. I'm certain everyone can take something from it.
Jennifer Government
So many Americans think capitalism is a good thing, but what would the world be like if there was almost no government control at all? What if who you worked for was who you were? What if corporations owned schools? What if all those rewards cards that everyone seems to be using started forming alliances with other companies? It's a lovely bit of satire by Max Barry.
Syrup
Written before Jennifer Government, by Max Barry again. This particular book focuses on marketing. If you like Jennifer Government, you'll like this one.
Company
Latest book by Max Barry. I'll stop with him now, but I find he's got a lot of good points.
The DaVinci Code
Okay, okay, I know everyone and their grandmother (including mine) has read this book, but there are people out there that haven't. If you haven't, I strongly recommend it. It's a fabulous read! If you can, try to get your hands on an illustrated version. It has pictures of a lot of the pieces they talk about in there. Actually seeing what they're talking about helps a lot. Keep in mind, this is also the SECOND book featuring Robert Langdon. Devils and Angels was the first book. Apparently it's a trilogy or something.
That's about it for now. I may add some later.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:18 am
Ryoruki Freakanomics it's really interesting!! and gave me a whole different view of economics smile there's actually a course here at Purdue that deals with the book O.o i may write up a better review (interesting doesn't really cut the mustard) when i have the time >.< Sounds awesome. I look forward to the review. Could you add what your views on economics are now?
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:20 am
amethystbadger I have a few, so bare with me. The Giver This one is kinda hard to find because it's in the children's section. But don't let that fool you! There's a lot to this book that most children just won't comprehend. It's been my favorite book since I was in fourth grade. I'm certain everyone can take something from it.
Jennifer Government So many Americans think capitalism is a good thing, but what would the world be like if there was almost no government control at all? What if who you worked for was who you were? What if corporations owned schools? What if all those rewards cards that everyone seems to be using started forming alliances with other companies? It's a lovely bit of satire by Max Barry. Syrup Written before Jennifer Government, by Max Barry again. This particular book focuses on marketing. If you like Jennifer Government, you'll like this one. Company Latest book by Max Barry. I'll stop with him now, but I find he's got a lot of good points. The DaVinci Code Okay, okay, I know everyone and their grandmother (including mine) has read this book, but there are people out there that haven't. If you haven't, I strongly recommend it. It's a fabulous read! If you can, try to get your hands on an illustrated version. It has pictures of a lot of the pieces they talk about in there. Actually seeing what they're talking about helps a lot. Keep in mind, this is also the SECOND book featuring Robert Langdon. Devils and Angels was the first book. Apparently it's a trilogy or something. That's about it for now. I may add some later. Amethyst, regarding The DaVinci Code, would you say it's a good read due to thoughts expressed giving way to ideas in the guild? I'm one of those who haven't yet read it, though I've considered it. Would you say now's a good time seeing this guild has just been created?
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:31 am
The DaVinci Code is a good book because of many elements. Not just the thoughts and implications it makes regarding religion but also because of the story itself. Any time is a good time to read it. Guild or no guild.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:34 am
amethystbadger The DaVinci Code is a good book because of many elements. Not just the thoughts and implications it makes regarding religion but also because of the story itself. Any time is a good time to read it. Guild or no guild. Hmmm... I'll see if it's in the liberary.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:39 am
Again, I recommend the illustrated version if you can find it.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:42 am
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:52 pm
I like the Skystone, very well researched and written.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:22 am
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:19 pm
"God's Debris: a thought experiment" by Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert). Don't let the humor of Dilbert fool you this book has nothing to do with that. It was an experiment that Scott Adams wrote to answer all the meaning of life questions in the most logical or simplest way. He is aware that there may be holes in some of the answers but the book is meant to mak you think.
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:53 pm
Skystone is the first in a series of historical fiction in regards to the actual person the legends of King Arthur might be based.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 2:43 am
Ishmael.
"The premise of the Takers' story is 'The world belongs to man.' ...The premise of the Leavers' story is 'Man belongs to the world.'"
"For three million years, man belonged to the world and because he belonged to the world, he grew and developed and became brighter and more dexterous until one day, he was so bright and so dexterous that we had to call him Homo sapiens sapiens-- which means he was us."
"The Leavers' story is 'the gods made man for the world, the same way they made salmon and sparrows for the world. This seems to have worked well so far so we can take it easy and leave the running of the world to the gods'."
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