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"Retirement’s Harsh New Realities" - Gordon Pape
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"The Hunger Games" trilogy
The first book is very similar to 'battle royale' (for manga fans). it's a dystopian future earth scenario where kids are thrown into a battle to the death as a means for the central government to maintain an iron grip on its citizens. it was alright but I don't quite get the super hype for it (there's a movie coming out much to the delight of hunger fans).
"Steve Jobs"
A fascinating biography that is well written. Love him or hate him, I think this is one interesting read.
edit: op let us know how those two books are. they seem interesting.
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Jan 16th, 2012 10:54 AM #1Deal Addict
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[Merged] Post the last book you read (or are currently reading)
Currently reading: Freakonomics
i like this book. it shows some odd numbers and correlations between things you wouldn't have originally though of. i don't think one can take too much away from this book apart from realizing that there exist odd relationships when it comes to causalities and correlations, and that things aren't very clear cut on the surface. good read anyways. i also follow their podcast and blog.
Next on list: Economics Explained
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Jan 16th, 2012 10:58 AM #2Deal Guru
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Jan 16th, 2012 10:58 AM #3
Currently Reading: Steve Jobs: A Biography by Walter Isaacson
Next up: Vanished Kingdoms by Norman Davies
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Jan 16th, 2012 11:22 AM #4Deal Addict
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Was delivered yesterday, haven't started it yet, but it looks great from flipping through.
3 chapters in... can't put it down. It's similar but in a different style than Portia De Rossi's book.
Still a slow read. I put it aside for "Insatiable".Last edited by jacksorbetta; Jan 17th, 2012 at 05:38 PM.
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Jan 16th, 2012 11:34 AM #5
Currently reading: A Song of Ice and Fire book 5: A Dance with Dragons
Just finished reading: All four previous A Song of Ice and Fire books (aka "Game of Thrones" books), Hunger Games, Catching Fire
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Jan 16th, 2012 11:52 AM #6
Currently: A Song of Ice and Fire book 2: Clash of Kings
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Jan 16th, 2012 12:19 PM #7Deal Addict
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i am also reading jobs' book, but its so damn long i have resorted to reading that occasionally on phone when i'm bored.
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Currently Reading: Steve Jobs: A Biography by Walter Isaacson
updated my post with note about freakonomics. Originally Posted by MrDisco
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Jan 16th, 2012 07:12 PM #11
Currently reading:
A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords
Just finished:
After America
These two are on my next list:
Economic Facts and Fallacies
Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada's Oil Sands
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Jan 16th, 2012 08:20 PM #12
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Jan 18th, 2012 10:46 PM #14
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Jan 18th, 2012 10:49 PM #15
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