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Reading for Dummies.

October 18 2013

well I must admit, that when most were enjoying a good book, I was chasing waves and researching locations to surf....But...now I am discovering just how powerful words can be.....I find on this site many of you are quite rounded with lot's of tricks up your sleaves ( In more ways than one ).....so!   To get me started pleaae advise on a good book I should read....not to light, not to heavy, anything that might tickle my fancy when in the mood and send me off on an adventure....open to all suggestions   xknots

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  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Depends on what sort of adventure you want. You could try the Knotty Boys books. Not too many words but lots of pretty pictures

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    The old man and the seaJonathan Livingston Seagull.PlayboyMado (not a book)

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Knots how long is a piece of string?...it totally depends on the subjects that you are interested in .Fiction,non- fiction,adventure,philosophy,the classics...the list is endless.There is a list of 100 books to read before you die,maybe you could google it.

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Freya77' Knots how long is a piece of string?...it totally depends on the subjects that you are interested in .Fiction,non- fiction,adventure,philosophy,the classics...the list is endless.There is a list of 100 books to read before you die,maybe you could google it. Two times half it's length, he he

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Start off lightly with People/The Picture magazine, then work up to penthouse black label.... :) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Smilingwithfun

    Smilingwithfun

    12 years ago

    Wilbur Smith & Fredrick Forsyth

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    "Doctor Sleep" GG♒️- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'WildSong'Depends on what sort of adventure you want. You could try the Knotty Boys books. Not too many words but lots of pretty pictures Oh you do know how to tease me wildsong

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'sirlurkalot'Start off lightly with People/The Picture magazine, then work up to penthouse black label.... :) - Posted from rhpmobile . that's reaearch for the horny...knots

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Freya77' Knots how long is a piece of string?...it totally depends on the subjects that you are interested in .Fiction,non- fiction,adventure,philosophy,the classics...the list is endless.There is a list of 100 books to read before you die,maybe you could google it.   Probably , as long in time, as it would take to count how many holes there are in a crumpet Freya but will definitely goggle your sugestion

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'madotara69' The old man and the seaJonathan Livingston Seagull.PlayboyMado (not a book) You crack me up every time... a non book worth investigating........knots

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    fiction...AustralianJohno...David Malouf...Australian ,set in QueenslandJohn Birmingham...He Died with a Falafel in His Hand...very funny,Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey..Puberty Blues...surfie chicks growing up in the 70sMarcus Clarke...For the Term of His Natural Life..published in 1872 about the cruelty of convictlife.ClassicsTolstoy..Anna KareninaTurgenyev...First LoveThomas Hardy..Far From the Madding CrowdDickens... Oliver Twist,Great Expectations.A Tale of Two CitiesJane Austen ...Persuasion..Pride and PredjudiceAlexander Dumas...The Three MusketeersEmile Zola...GerminalMemoirsThe Memoirs of the Duke de Saint Simon...an eye witness account of life at the court of the Sun KingThe Diary of Samuel Pepys...the architect of the British Navy .AmericansF.Scott Fitzgerald...The Great Gatsby...Jack Kerouac...On the Road..Dharma BumsErnest Hemingway..For Whom the Bell TollsThere are heaps more knots but these are some of my favourites..also I think everbody should read Sex at Dawn...Ryan and Jetha...the prehistoric origins of modern sexuality.....happy reading, x R

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    The Old Man and The Sea is my all time favourite book. Deceptively simple and deep :-)- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    A Door to December. One of my favourite ever reads.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Or foundation series. Hey I'm a sci fi nerd- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    I'm sure Dr. Seuss can set you in the right direction knotty me lad...Then again, if you want something deeper, try "Clan of the cave bear"... And tell me that you COULD put the book down.... S'nP

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Maybe try some Graeme Greene travels with my aunt or Tim Winton cloudstreet, if you're a surfer most Tim Winton will resonate. Louis DeBerniers (not sure about spelling) wrote a great story called Captain Corelli's Mandolin which is fabulous and I know has appealed to a lot of non-readers. Depends on what you're into though... Visit your library or bookshop, lots of helpful reading type peeps there will help you.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Enough said ;)- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Love both the Rama and The Foundation series. Sci-fi short stories can be a bit random, but I have a particular fondness for the robot short stories by Asimov. A bit of mystery, unexpected humanity mixed with questioning morality sucks me right in.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    The Girl with the dragon tattoo series was un put downable.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'nibbleme'A Door to December. One of my favourite ever reads. Easy to read, and full of action.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    If you have been spending the years surfing, drinking? Know a few mates who indulge in a few shady deals?? If you want a book that appeals to the type of bloke who thinks he can handle himself when confronted, and enjoys Aussie humor, good food and women!!! Loo up the les norton series written by Robert g barret. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    would be right up your alley Knots.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    what happens if I am reading the book you have suggested, and , find myself unable to put it down, yet was supposed to meet you that night, would you feel that I have stood you up.....would I be forgiven... .or..., would you allow me to bring it along   Thanking you all...xknots

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    I would expect you to bring it along :-) I find the book I suggested is one I cannot put down even now though I've read it many times. If you were reading it and due to meet me I would expect to see you totally engrossed in it as I walk up to you.- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    On the book and whether it was going to enliven our meeting

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Me and the Mr P met a couple (from RHP) in a book shop... The lady was wearing an overcoat... we did a wife swap for the drive home... and a cup of coffee has never been the same since. That experience hails back to before my first ever post in the forums!

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'knots' what happens if I am reading the book you have suggested, and , find myself unable to put it down, yet was supposed to meet you that night, would you feel that I have stood you up.....would I be forgiven... .or..., would you allow me to bring it along   Thanking you all...xknots Aint gonna happen.lol DG

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'MrsPeachyPear'Me and the Mr P met a couple (from RHP) in a book shop... The lady was wearing an overcoat... we did a wife swap for the drive home... and a cup of coffee has never been the same since. That experience hails back to before my first ever post in the forums! Orrr Mrs P: I love your stories

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Mischeviouslad' Quoting 'knots' what happens if I am reading the book you have suggested, and , find myself unable to put it down, yet was supposed to meet you that night, would you feel that I have stood you up.....would I be forgiven... .or..., would you allow me to bring it along   Thanking you all...xknots     DG.....outstanding humour mate..ha ha. Aint gonna happen. lol DG