In anycase, I'll put The Secret into my to buy list
Regarding microtrends, I haven't got around reading it yet. I am finishing up Tipping Point so by next week I should have started on Microtrends, will let you know how it is.
Hobbies LYN Reading Club, Anything from novels to magazines ~
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Apr 28 2008, 07:35 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'm not a big fan of spiritual books as I sometimes find them to be pointless. I've read books like Feel the Fear and Do it anyway / How to win friends and influence people, these are pretty good books.
In anycase, I'll put The Secret into my to buy list Regarding microtrends, I haven't got around reading it yet. I am finishing up Tipping Point so by next week I should have started on Microtrends, will let you know how it is. |
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May 3 2008, 02:32 AM
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Just bought myself a new book from MPH today. "The Hunt For Red October" from Tom Clancy. Decided to get this book after reading "Rainbox Six" and those reviews in Amazon.
By the way, do you guys know any good post apocalyse books? I find this kind of topic very interesting. Saw this book "The Stand" from Stephen King in MPH, but it is a very thick book with 1200+ pages. Wonder is it a "fun" read, as I have never read any books with more than 500 pages. This post has been edited by netcrusader: May 3 2008, 02:33 AM |
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May 3 2008, 04:36 PM
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May 4 2008, 01:28 AM
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May 4 2008, 04:30 AM
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Finished reading Tipping Point. Whilst it is positioned as a marketing book, this book reveals why social epidemic starts, what are the cause behind it and also, reveals that we are actually vulnerable to our environment.
I have started on Microtrends, it's quite an interesting book, highlighting trends which seems trivial, but actually exists. One thing I particularly like is each trend is discussed in less than 10 pages, without dragging on too far. I have some time ago read Cryptonomicon, I quite like stories similar to cryptonomicon, e.g. mystery involving puzzles and historical events and also books about psychological warfare, mind games etc. Any recommendations? |
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QUOTE(netcrusader @ May 3 2008, 02:32 AM) By the way, do you guys know any good post apocalyse books? You should check out The Road by Cormac McCarthy. The book is about a father and son's journey through post-apocalyptic America.Its fairly depressing. This post has been edited by screech: May 9 2008, 08:01 PM |
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May 11 2008, 10:58 PM
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Post apocalypse books... hmm, what about books during the apocalypse (about that era). It is a Christian book, a very interesting take on the Book of Revelation and the apocalypse.
The 'Left Behind' series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Henkins. Personally, I have not read the books (I have the entire set sitting in my cupboard collecting dust), but from what I heard about it and from my friends, it is super interesting tho a little long winded (forgive me Lord, for I may have sinned). This series has about 12 books if I'm not mistaken, so be ready for a long read. |
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Jun 7 2008, 04:49 AM
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Finished Microtrends by Mark Penn some time ago. It's quite an interesting but that summarises all the trends which we think are insignificant or are of a minority.
But as the book suggests, we shouldn't be looking at the world based on our view because we tend to adjust what we see to fit out view. Therefore, don't trust your view, trust the numbers. I'm currently a third through McMafia by Misha Glenny and I must say, this book is awesome. Similar to The World is Flat where it is written by a journalist, this book summarises and illustrates the sort of organised crime activities going on around the world now, and reveals and in the world we live in, there's actually an underground/invisible forces moving and shaping the world! |
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Jun 21 2008, 10:43 PM
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Just finished a book by David Baldacci. Well, bought his book because I've been seeing his books a lot lately. On bookstore's shelves and lots of different titles too. So I thought, he should be pretty okay.
Split Second was the book, talks about a guy (fallen hero like many stories like to start with) from the Secret Service that caused the death of a candidate during his service. He killed the assailant but the rest was history anyway. Michelle Maxwell then comes into the picture (hot, young, smart, sexy, sassy - yes a little impossible to find in the real world) and makes a career ending mistake as well, a senator or such was kidnapped under her watch. The plot is loophole proof. Twisty but lotsa details (guess david's a meticulous researcher) all of which contributes to the suspenseful and heart skipping climax. The suspense is a double twist in the end, found it astounding but you have to keep all details in check, otherwise, you'd think his book didn't make sense. I rate it 8 outta 10, not perfect but a worthy read and kept me entertained for the past week. |
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Just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Beautiful story. I didn’t think it could top The Kite Runner, but it moved me even more. Highly recommended.
I gave up on Wayne Barlowe's God's Demon. While I liked how Barlowe brought Hell to life with his vivd descriptions, the prose and characterization left much to be desired. Might reread it sometime in the future. Currently in the middle of Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational and Richard Dawkins's The God Delusion. This post has been edited by screech: Jul 1 2008, 08:28 PM |
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Jul 2 2008, 05:38 PM
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Currently reading Primal Fear (Yes, that movie starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton) Brilliant so far, i have to say...
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Jul 3 2008, 01:19 AM
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looking for pheonix effect.
anybody got lead to where to get them? already asked kino n borders. |
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Jul 18 2008, 01:01 AM
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God Wants You Dead
- a book regarding an alternative ideology. It doesn't sound as bad as the title. It's a good read. really |
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Aug 17 2008, 12:15 AM
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eh this thread die ka????????????any1 read stephenie meyer book????
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Sep 27 2008, 01:38 PM
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reviving... anyone read The Dark Tower? by Stephen King .. is it good?
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Alright guys, here's my attempt to continue the 'Holder's' Series. It's my first humble story entry. I'd appreciate feedbacks from you guys
I hope this is considered the correct thread » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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QUOTE(MyKy44 @ Oct 1 2008, 01:00 AM) Alright guys, here's my attempt to continue the 'Holder's' Series. It's my first humble story entry. I'd appreciate feedbacks from you guys what a I hope this is considered the correct thread » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Oct 4 2008, 01:17 AM
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If you are into romance, a must read are all of Judith McNaughts' books
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has anyone read The Road by Cormac McCarthy? Critics call it a masterpieces but I've read many comments from readers who thought it was terrible. I've heard so many good thing about McCarthy, but havent actually read any of his. His older books... the ones I can find anyway... are all more expensive than his recent ones (No Country and The Road). I've seen No Country the film and liked it until the ending (or the lack of it).
Anyway, just finished Good Omens by Gaiman and Pratchett. Never read any of them before, got the book last week in the MPH sale. Pretty damn fantastic! There's something funny in almost every page, and sometimes it's laugh-out-loud hilarious! The kind where you read, imagine the scene in your head, laugh for 5 seconds, then go back and re-read it and laugh again. |
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Hi guys!
I actually a malaysian-based bookseller. so if you guys got any book that you want to get, can come to me as i give up to 20% discount from MPH or any other bookstore. To make it sound/look more real, please visit my threat http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...94&hl=any+title feel free to ask me for quotation!!! thank you |
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