I wish I could read books.
Unfortunately I have a neurological problem that coincides with my thyroid issues, that ever since high school, reading long books/novels have become almost impossible. Sucks that I can read a chapter, andnot remember what I just read 2 minutes ago. I can read it over and over and still not retain it.
Short articles and numbers (equations) I can do fine, it's retaining the big stuff.
Forever Fredi
That sucks. What about audio books?Originally Posted by KeithLockhart
Too much hassle to try and find it online or buy it.
Someone suggested learning braille, but that's a ton of money I have to spend.
Forever Fredi
Audio books are pretty easy to find. I will include a link for any of my future posts. In the meantime, you could always enjoy some of the short stories I post (links to).
A had a subscription for a few years and at about 1 book a month now have more than enough to last me. There's a lot of good stuff on the web you can download for free if you look. It's much less of a hassle than going to a book store or even the library. Most of the golden age of radio can be found.
Just started reading Game of Thrones. Havent seen the show yet either. Wanted to read them first. Only a couple chapters in, but so far I have enjoyed it.
Just a fantastic series. I linked to a GRRM short story above, if you are interested.
How Music Works by David Byrne. Like it so far and it's a free download on pdf file.
Dalyn (10-25-2013)
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Reading: Wool by Hugh Howey
Just started. Fine so far. Seems promising.
Short Story of this post (plus a contest!). Read it!
I also really enjoyed this interview.
Books I recently picked up:
Doomed by Chuck Palahniuk
Diary by Chuck Palahniuk
The Caryatids by Bruce Sterling
Reamde by Neal Stephenson
Reading currently: Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Books I recently picked up:
Pastoralia by George Saunders
Double Feature by Owen King
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
Hyperion rocks. An amazing book.
Dalyn (08-19-2015)
Great! I've read a ton of Simmons' stuff, but not the Hyperion series. Looking forward to it.
Still Foolin Em by Billy Crystal
Actors Anonymous by James Franco
Liked 'em both. Had no idea Billy Crystal had such a relationship with all those musicians and athletes. Played pick up b-ball with Lew Alcinder in high school. lol
Dalyn (11-05-2013)
Looking forward to checking out the Franco book. Decent?
The reviews I've read are pretty harsh but I think there's a little Franco fatigue in the air. It's not a Pulitzer winner, has sort of a thrown together in a hurry feel, but the parts I've listened to have kept me interested. I've got it on audio book which is perhaps easier to digest. It's not a novel and not really non-fiction either, just a bunch of sometimes random feeling takes on acting and being an actor. He lampoons actors and can do without 99% of acting, but champions the role acting plays in the "big screen" movie of a person's actual life. Hollywood may be overrun with bad actors but don't be a bad actor in your life, etc.
Dalyn (11-06-2013)
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