We always hear that we should read but... the question is.. what to read?

[Jenae LaTorque]

# 1 Read the directions!
I am amazed by the percentage of people who can't be bothered to read the directions on items they get. So many people who fluck up on computers haven't even read their system manual, much less the manual on the operating system. Even more surprising are the people who don't even crack open their automobile manual. There are things in there that are good to know and may even save your life.
As for books to read for pleasure or just general edification, I suggest you just read whatever strikes your fancy. That is what I do. I read all kinds of books. But then I had a big advantage as a child. I was "deprived" of television as a child and since I grew up on a farm out in the boonies, I turned to reading. I even read encyclopedias when that was all there was left to read. From what I have seen, I have more books in my house than most people have read in a lifetime. And they are just a small fraction of those I have read. The invention of writing is the #1 accomplishment of mankind. The ability to transfer knowledge across space and time is the keystone to all that man has accomplished in the last 5 milleniums.

One book I would urge everyone to read is the Christian Bible. Particularly if you profess to be a Christian. The sad and rather pathetic fact is that most "Christians" haven't read their book and of the ones that have; few have really thought much about what it says.

[rockabilly]

Of Mice and Men
The Grapes of Wrath

Quick reads that are enjoyable

[ila]

Originally Posted by Jenae LaTorque

# 1 Read the directions!
I am amazed by the percentage of people who can't be bothered to read the directions on items they get.

In the spirit of Jenae's post

Read the forum rules

just as it says so when new members join. Reading the forum rules will tell you everything that you need to know about this site and how to keep out of trouble with admin and mods. I am amazed at the number of who get a warning and then say "oops, I didn't know that was against the forum rules. The rules are accessible from every page within the site so not knowing the rules is not an acceptable excuse.