Litterater Thread

[The Tariff King]

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.

 

[Runnin]

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.

That sucks. What about audio books?

 

[The Tariff King]

That sucks. What about audio books?

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.

 

[Dalyn]

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).

 

[Dalyn]

Here is the link to the audio edition of War Dances, the collection I am currently reading.

 

[Dalyn]

This would probably be your best friend (link).

 

[Runnin]

This would probably be your best friend (link).

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.

 

[TURBO]

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.

 

[Dalyn]

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.

 

[Runnin]

How Music Works by David Byrne. Like it so far and it's a free download on pdf file.

 

[Dalyn]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dalyn]

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.

 

[Dalyn]

Books I recently picked up:

Doomed by Chuck Palahniuk

Diary by Chuck Palahniuk

The Caryatids by Bruce Sterling

Reamde by Neal Stephenson

 

[BlackwaterPark]

Reading currently: Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin

 

[Dalyn]

Books I recently picked up:

Pastoralia by George Saunders

Double Feature by Owen King

Hyperion by Dan Simmons

 

[JohnAdcox]

Hyperion rocks. An amazing book.

 

[Dalyn]

Hyperion rocks. An amazing book.

Great! I've read a ton of Simmons' stuff, but not the Hyperion series. Looking forward to it.

 

[Runnin]

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]

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

Looking forward to checking out the Franco book. Decent?

 

[Runnin]

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.