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Loner · 24th August 2006, 06:43 AM

I now have an even longer list of books I want to read thanks to this thread! (Yes, I keep an actual list of books I want to read)

I would recommend:
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome
First published in 1889.A hilarious (and still accurate) description of what it's like to take a shoddliy planned boating holiday with two friends. Any one who has ever travelled in close quarters with annoying friends will appreciate this book.

Syrup by Max Barry
A satirical and clever story about an ingenue who comes up with a new idea for Coca Cola and struggles to keep control of his idea once the machinations of the marketing department begin.

All Tomorrow's Parties by William Gibson
Set in the near future where technology is even more prevalent in our lives. The best part about Gibson's cyberpunk books are his approachable characters and poetic description. His characters are just average people in gritty, neon-lit locations dealing with situations that test their courage and belief.

24th August 2006, 06:43 AM	#27 (permalink)
Loner Bernard Black wannabe Join Date: May 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 356	Re: Other Recommendations - for the unenlightened I now have an even longer list of books I want to read thanks to this thread! (Yes, I keep an actual list of books I want to read) I would recommend: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome First published in 1889.A hilarious (and still accurate) description of what it's like to take a shoddliy planned boating holiday with two friends. Any one who has ever travelled in close quarters with annoying friends will appreciate this book. Syrup by Max Barry A satirical and clever story about an ingenue who comes up with a new idea for Coca Cola and struggles to keep control of his idea once the machinations of the marketing department begin. All Tomorrow's Parties by William Gibson Set in the near future where technology is even more prevalent in our lives. The best part about Gibson's cyberpunk books are his approachable characters and poetic description. His characters are just average people in gritty, neon-lit locations dealing with situations that test their courage and belief.