Not me. I like to fall asleep reading books about theoretical physics. I haven't been able to find a more obscure yet interesting topic that holds my interest despite its complete irrelevence.
Beginners should try either of Stephen Hawkings popular books, written mostly for the layman audience.
Then move up to John Gribbin and Michio Kaku.
On other topics, I've read or Book-on-taped the following since the last time we did a "good book" thread:
John Douglas's:
Journey into Darkness, Obsession, and Anatomy of Motive. I liked the last one the best.
William Shatner's
Get a Life. (No, I am not a trekkie..if you are or aren't I suggest the book on tape version of this one, Shatner is hilarious.
Bill Bonano's
Bound by Honor. If you are into Italian Organized Crime or interested in the Kennedy Assassination, you should read this book.
Thomas Harris's
Red Dragon. This book was
okay, but it is billed as a pre-cursor to
Silence of the Lambs featuring Hannibal Lecter and it contains only one scene with that character, as it takes place after he is already imprisoned and before "Silence". The scene is nothing more than an interview, very reminiscent of scenes from the movie.
and a book called "Apollyon" by some guy I don't remember. This book was goofy, if you are a real die-hard Bible Thumper who thinks the world is going to end soon and believes in the literal interpretation of the Bible, this book is probably for
you.
Over the next few months, I'm planning on reading the following:
How Best to serve your Government's Agendas as a Law Enforcement Officer
How to Harrass Citizens but Remain Inside the Letter of the Law
and,
That's Crap: Arguments to use While Defending you and your Fellow LEOs against Unwarranted Generalizations
(
sorry, I couldn't resist.. if anyone
doesn't get it, please see the "Leave of Absence" thread in the General forum...
)
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-Essayons
[This message has been edited by Rob (edited July 28, 1999).]