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What is everyone reading at the moment and what books do you suggest we all read?

At the moment I'm reading 'Red Dragon' By Thomas Harris - Much better than the film!

Books I've recently finished reading are:

'Omerta' by Mario Puzo - Another excellent read by the author of 'The Godfather'

'Digital Fortress' By Dan Brown - Bought on the hype of the Da Vinci Code, Only this one is better!

'Jonny Got His Gun' By Dalton Trumbo - Read this book about 10 times now, simply amazing!

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At the moment I am part way through a book of short stories by Stephen King. I have read most of his books. I am also a James Herbert fan. I have also read quite a few books by Anne Rice. The Da Vinci code by Dan Brown was also excellent. Leslie Thomas is another favourite, as of course is Douglas Adams. Dean Koontz is another who springs to mind.

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The two books I would recommend are both less than easy reading, but are very, very rewarding.

The first is a slim volume called "Age of Reason" by Thomas Payne, and the second is much fatter and rejoices under the name of "The Penguin History of Europe" by J. M. Roberts. They are extremely enlightening.

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OOOH!

I read a few chapters of this book yesterday... This is quite possibly the most interesting book I have ever read.

Costa, Joseph: Primal Legacy : Thinking for the 21st Century

It's not a story, it's one persons point of view about thinking, the soul, and how we use energy given to us by the planet and others around us. We have powers which lie in our thoughts, and we can change the world with a reaction.

I definatley recomend this book to anyone looking to "think outside of the box"

It also goes into, religion, children, mind, body, soul, lateral thinking, and more.... I couldn't put it down.

San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: Better Life Books, 1995. Contents clean and bright, edgewear to jacket now in protective mylar. 309pp. "A guide to consciousness raising, self-mastery and enlightenment.". ISBN: 1883333253. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. NOBN NEW AGE SPIRITUALITY REINCARNATION PSYCHOLOGY METAPHYSICS MOVEMENT BODY MIND SPIRIT GENERAL.
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I've been on a bit of a Dan Brown fest just lately, I'm now reading Angels and Demons! 

I've already read The Davinci Code and Digital Fortress

I think you are reading them in the wrong order. :) First Angels and Demons, then The Da Vinci Code.

I get most of my books from Charity shops, and then return them there. It's a matter of waiting to see what is in stock at a given time. It's my way of making small but regular donations.

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Time to ressurect this thread! :P

Recently finished:

Come Out Tonight - Richard Laymon

Ghost Hunting With Derek Acorah

Haunted - James Herbert

Creed - James Herbert

Currently Reading:

The Enigma of Borley Rectory - Ivan Banks

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M Pirsig

The Navigator of New York - Wayne Johnston

Yes, I often have more than one book on the go at once! :D

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Time to ressurect this thread! :P

Recently finished:

Come Out Tonight - Richard Laymon

Ghost Hunting With Derek Acorah

Haunted - James Herbert

Creed - James Herbert

Currently Reading:

The Enigma of Borley Rectory - Ivan Banks

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M Pirsig

The Navigator of New York - Wayne Johnston

Yes, I often have more than one book on the go at once! :D

Another James Herbert fan. I read everyone of his as soon as they come out. One completely different book from his usual was FLUKE, a very unusual theme and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Don Miguel Ruiz -"the Four Agreements" -" The book of toltec wisdom" ... Adapted title translation (should be right tghough)...

If you know what to look for in it ... http://www.miguelruiz.com/books.html

And also, in the same ideea, Carlos Castaneda (a few books)... But more on the fiction side (depending on your point of view )

Herman Hesse - "Siddhartha " ... And maybe other books of his..

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