Start Reading!

[Harvesthetic]

Hi people,

I've noticed a grave decline in reading amongst my fellow man these days. This is a damn shame, because appreciation for books could counter the BS your television set spews out every second.

People forget to read the great works of art that make up our history of literature.
People forget that books were the only way to pass on knowledge up until eighty years ago.
Are we going to ignore/forget all of life's information before 1915?
Are we really that arrogant that only the info of the here and now counts?

Try to expand your horizon, try to get over the fact that books are deemed boring.
If you're young, try to learn to read books, and watch a little less tv.

I'm not saying tv is bad, because it can damn well educate you if you switch to the right channel, but... Ey...

Don't forget the people who wrote their pencils off for us... Their information is in no way inferior to what the Discovery Channel teaches us.

Now, here's a site on which you can read a nice collection of classic literature, for free. Print it out, learn it by heart, i don't care, but try at least. Don't forget, the iPod has a book function too in most cases.

Here's a couple of my personal favorites.



An Encounter - James Joyce
Childhood - Leo Tolstoy
The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx
Don Quixote - Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
The Gambler - Fyodor Dostoevsky

Note- This is just a selection, if you want any further suggestions on an author, or genre, just ask in this thread.

What do our fellow stoners read?

Peace, in writing, Harv

Harvesthetic Reviewed by Harvesthetic on 01-15-2006. Start Reading! Hi people, I've noticed a grave decline in reading amongst my fellow man these days. This is a damn shame, because appreciation for books could counter the BS your television set spews out every second. People forget to read the great works of art that make up our history of literature. People forget that books were the only way to pass on knowledge up until eighty years ago. Are we going to ignore/forget all of life's information before 1915? Are we really that arrogant that only Rating: 5

[Its a Plant]

I have noticed for a while now that most people don't read. I just like to learn about new things that interest me, so that's why I read. It's mostly Vietnam books as of now, but that will change I'm sure.

[Powder Puff]

I like the Harry Potter books!

[Fabolous]

I like the Harry Potter books!

i am with you on that... Harry Pothead all the way! :thumbsup:

[psychopixi]

Some of my books...

[Az.]

I like the Harry Potter books!

lmao....i was going to say the same thing....lol....when he said "what do our fellow stoners read?" i instantly thought harry potter...

tbh i always have a book that I can read if I want to.... at the moment its hitchhikers guide to the galaxy....which im reading for the first time...its good so far...

i like happry potter...steven king books....terry pratchet.....to tell you the truth ill read most books that seem interesting enough to me....i quite enjoy reading.


edit: WOO post pics of your book cases ....brb

[Harvesthetic]

Some of my books...

:thumbsup:!

But come on guys.. Harry Potter?? :sadcrying :sadcrying :sadcrying :sadcrying

[beachguy in thongs]

I can red. I uced 2 now how 2 spel 2.

[Az.]

lol....heres my bookcase.....i do own more books but i took them out of my room cause they took up too much space.

these are the ones i read the most...

[Powder Puff]

I (my mother) Owns books of all sorts.. It's like the pictures you posted X 100 or more.. Not a lie just fact! I'm reading some of them..

Reading is a nice way to seep into another world..


Harv, have you read any of the Harry Potter books?