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Old 01-08-2013, 12:50 PM
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Most people find Tim Ferriss to be full of shit.
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out today - got the audio book on my ipod already!
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Are you going full Tim Ferriss mode, Jeff? The first two are Ferriss staples whenever he gives out reading tips
Nope! I actually picked up the Seneca book a while ago. I studied a lot of classical history while getting my biz degree - really enjoy how so much of their thinking is applicable (more than ever) to nowadays.

And Ev... that is quite the general statement. Who are these "most people?"

I personally think Ferriss is a fascinating guy, and I respect the fact that he practices what he preaches.
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Just read "Kings of Cool" by Don Winslow. Read it in one night, as I loved the movie "Savages" (Kings of Cool is the prequel). It was written in a "stream-of-consciousness" style which was tough to get used to, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Went out and bought "Savages" the next day and am about to start that. Solid, enjoyable read. Especially if you've seen and enjoyed the movie.
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Just finished reading The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey. If you have any interest in religious studies at all, it is a must read, well the first half of it anyway. It clears up a ton of misconceptions about Satanists (note: I'm not a Satanist, nor do I identify with any organized religion). They actually have some very interesting concepts in their religion that may could identify with.

Currently reading The Time Machine by HG Wells. Invisible Man is next on the list. After that I'm either going to finally read Catch 22 or start the Game of Thrones series I think.
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I'm about to finish the 5th book of "A song of ice anf fire". I wasn't sure what I would read next and I stumbled upon this list of the best fantasy series/books.

After having a look at the list and not really wanting to start another 10 book series, I bought the following books:

American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Tigana - Guy Gavriel Kay
The Magicians - Lev Grossman

I'll let you guys know if they were any good.
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I love American Gods, but if you really want Gaiman at his best for novels, you want to read Neverwhere.
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Nope! I actually picked up the Seneca book a while ago. I studied a lot of classical history while getting my biz degree - really enjoy how so much of their thinking is applicable (more than ever) to nowadays.

And Ev... that is quite the general statement. Who are these "most people?"

I personally think Ferriss is a fascinating guy, and I respect the fact that he practices what he preaches.
Most was a dumb thing to say. But I've read a ton of stuff about how his 4-Hour Body book just has a ton of flaws and basically the guy is theorizing on stuff in which he doesn't have a clue about. I read some of his first book and I couldn't finish it because most was just drivel, IMO. I don't have an opinion on the other two. But my general opinion of him is that his books are just cash-grabs with not too much substance.
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I love American Gods, but if you really want Gaiman at his best for novels, you want to read Neverwhere.
Yeah, I'll probably read more of his work after because I heard a lot of great things. I'm kinda tired of long series so I like the fact that he can write a complete story in one book.

I read that Anansi Boys was good too did you read it?
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Haven't gotten to that yet. I have it in my bookshelf, though. It's kind of a stand-alone sort-of-sequel to American Gods.
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