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Hey. I know I’m a woman lol but I actually agree with a lot of the takes here. I’m pretty over the usual feminist/romance book spaces and wanted to read stuff that isn’t filtered through that lens all the time. Figured I’d join and see what the discussions are like.
Hey. I’m friends with her and pretty much on the same page as her. I’ve been wanting a break from feminist/romance-heavy book spaces and just read stuff without all the extra framing.
Armeen wrote: "Hey. I know I’m a woman lol but I actually agree with a lot of the takes here. I’m pretty over the usual feminist/romance book spaces and wanted to read stuff that isn’t filtered through that lens ..."Gee, I dunno ... I mean, this kinda spoils the He-Man Woman Haters Club premise, it's a violation of club by-laws, after all.
I'm trying to be funny Armeen = you're as welcome as the flowers in May!
amna wrote: "Hey. I’m friends with her and pretty much on the same page as her. I’ve been wanting a break from feminist/romance-heavy book spaces and just read stuff without all the extra framing."OK, Amna ... I guess we'll let you in too, (but don't tell the membership at large that I approved that = they might want to stamp my meal card "NO DESSERT"}
Hello Everyone!! I am Clint Hoover from South Carolina. I joined to get some new ideas to on what to read. I am not a consistent reader but want to read more. As a New Year's Resolution, I want to read more this year and hopefully increase my comprehension skills. I look forward to the discussions in the future.
Clint wrote: "Hello Everyone!! I am Clint Hoover from South Carolina. I joined to get some new ideas to on what to read. I am not a consistent reader but want to read more. As a New Year's Resolution, I want to ..."Welcome to the club Clint!
You come at a good time = right now we're in process to select our next read. I encourage you to nominate a book, as soon as possible, then vote on the next book the club reads before midnight the 31st. You can have your book added to the poll by nominating/stating your title in the "February Read" post.
Glad you're here, and have fun with the club!
Good evening gentlemen. Dom here, getting back on GR after a year away, excited for a monthly club! Curious to see what the Feb read will be and add to the mix!
Dominic wrote: "Good evening gentlemen. Dom here, getting back on GR after a year away, excited for a monthly club! Curious to see what the Feb read will be and add to the mix!"Welcome to the club, Dom!
My name is Ty, and I’m interested in developing a consistent reading habit. I’m 32 years old and, so far, I haven’t found a book that truly captures my interest. I’m hoping that joining a book club will help me discover new reads and stay motivated.
Ty wrote: "My name is Ty, and I’m interested in developing a consistent reading habit. I’m 32 years old and, so far, I haven’t found a book that truly captures my interest. I’m hoping that joining a book club..."Welcome to the club Ty, and Thanks for joining!!
I can empathize with your desire for consistent reading = same was true for me.
Wish I'd have thought of joining a book club, because that's a darn good idea = should help a lot.
I satisfied my crave the hard way.
This may sound high-schoolish, but the classics went a long way for me, particularly Mark Twain, Jules Verne, Walter Scott, and HG Wells.
I really enjoyed those stories and the places my imagination took me as I read.
The next major thing that helped me to consistently read was the realization that I was drawn to a certain genre = thrillers.
To find the good ones I listed the established writers thereof, determined each of their "best" ones and went from there; again I was reading classics.
I read every day now, and without wondering what the next book I'm gonna read is.
If you have a genre you're interested in, tell me; maybe I can make a suggestion or two.
If you don't care about genre, just want to read a good book, maybe I can make some recommendations there too.
Ty wrote: "My name is Ty, and I’m interested in developing a consistent reading habit. I’m 32 years old and, so far, I haven’t found a book that truly captures my interest. I’m hoping that joining a book club..."Ty,
On 2nd thought, I'm gonna throw these titles at ya'.
This is from a substantially trimmed list I keep for books I'd give 10 stars to.
Overwhelmingly these're also movie titles {unfortunately} but - damnit - in every single case the read was far better and more engaging than the film was; particularly true for the Sci-Fi nod.
The aim is titles that might help with the desire to find something good to read in order to ferment a consistent reading habit.
Again, there was a time when I was that guy.
Hope this helps you.
Adventure:
Call of the Wild
Classics:
Huckleberry Finn
Crime/Mystery:
A Study in Scarlet
Fantasy:
The Hobbit {not LOR}
In a Class of its Own:
A Brief History of Time
Literary:
To Kill a Mockingbird
Memoir:
When the Air Hits Your Brain
{barring nothing i've ever read, this one absolutely riveted me}
Romance:
The Princess Bride
Saga:
The Godfather
Science Fiction:
2001: A Space Odyssey
{there's an interesting story coupled to the film about this book}
Suspense:
Shutter Island
Thriller:
The Da Vinci Code
I tend to gravitate toward books that are either educational and thought-provoking—especially darker historical topics—or stories set in dystopian worlds with a strong sense of adventure. I’m really drawn to narratives that explore the harsher or more complex sides of human nature, whether that’s through real events or fictional settings.
Ty wrote: "I tend to gravitate toward books that are either educational and thought-provoking—especially darker historical topics—or stories set in dystopian worlds with a strong sense of adventure. I’m reall..."Hmm, understood. Good.
Whoa- you are on a slightly different level of reading ... i like it.
Not many of my above titles fit your refined tastes.
Curious, what have you read in these areas that you liked?
Dark historical- like Clavell's "Shogun"?
Nearly everything I can think of here is along that vein; even enjoyable Grimdark stuff = Cornwell's "Sharpe’s Tiger" and Pérez-Reverte's "Captain Alatriste".
Given what you're looking for I'm wondering if, for dystopias, you're thinking the standard Sci-Fi trope types, or novels with more serious analysis for something truly plausible juxtaposed with a contemporary setting for the here-and-now on this planet; like Don DeLillo's novel, "The Silence".
What about something like Brown's "Red Rising"?
Clint wrote: "Hello Everyone!! I am Clint Hoover from South Carolina. I joined to get some new ideas to on what to read. I am not a consistent reader but want to read more. As a New Year's Resolution, I want to ..."Clint, look at Message 12, above here.
A new member made a post similar to yours and the added list might help you.
I’m planning to check out The Silence next. Right now I’m reading The Martian since it was the March pick, and I’m really enjoying it so far. I like the writing style a lot—it’s engaging without feeling heavy. I might have to explore more from this author. I’m definitely open to any recommendations, especially books that really hook you with the way they’re written. I tried red rising personally not a fan of the writing style. I only made it to chapter 4, never really scratched the itch to proceed.
Ty, red rising is a really good audio book to listen to, I’m listening to it currently while I’m at work at night. As far as more Andy weir books go, project Hail Mary is another one I’m working on, it’s very heavy into the science like microns and what not, but so far it’s pretty good, and it’s also a movie. I’d also like to recommend the silo series by Hugh Howie, all three books in that series held my attention enough to where I couldn’t stop reading them, it’s also been adapted into a tv series as well.
Sean thanks for the recommendations. I will have a look at them once I have had a chance to finish The Martian.
Hi everyone! I just started getting back into reading. I’m 33 and a Papa. I get back into reading to set a good example for my kiddos that books are way better than the shows or movies they made of them. I don’t necessarily like just a certain genre I gravitate towards good writing and a good story despite the genre that it’s labeled under. As I got back into reading, It’s mostly thrillers/murder mysteries with a splash of sci fi, fantasy and historical fiction.
So, Clifton, what's your favorite book?
My favorite book is the Holy Bible but outside of that it’s hard to say. I’ve been reading the Alex Cross books by James Patterson and some Freida McFadden thrillers and I am currently reading the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown (almost done with book 1).
OK, so, do you have a favorite author?
Welcome Clint!I am also from that Jewel of the United States!
Hi. I'm a British reader and author. I read mainly thrillers, military, fantasy and historical fiction. Favourite books and authors include The Faithful and the fallen series by John gwynne, The Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larson, The Trinity Series by Conn iggulden, Lee Child, Linwood Barclay , Bernard Cornwell etc. It's so hard to reach men in particular so plz feel free to rec your absolute favourite must read from any of the above genres? Thx.
Welcome M.JI’m a sci-fi fantasy fanatic myself and if you haven’t read it I’d have to rec Hugh Howey’s Silo series. That was by far my favorite series to read and the tv adaptation is definitely doing the book series a lot of justice.
Hello. Avid reader here. I usually prefer reading a physical book, but I've run out of room for bookcases in my house, so save for a few really favorite authors where I'll buy the book, I've had to resort to Kindle to save space!Usual genre's are mystery, suspense, espionage, thrillers, military..... Favorite authors are Dean Koontz, Ken Follett, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Joseph Finder, Brad Taylor, John le Carre, Lee Child, Jeffrey Deaver, David Morrell..... Looking forward to discovering new authors through this group. The August selection should be here this week. Thanks!
Ryan wrote: "Hello. Avid reader here. I usually prefer reading a physical book, but I've run out of room for bookcases in my house, so save for a few really favorite authors where I'll buy the book, I've had to..."Hi Ryan - Great selection of authors there. From Follett to Child. Enjoy the group.
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