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Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by emumejakporluck(m): 9:49am On Jan 24, 2017 |
What about rich dad, poor dad and there was a country |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Exciton(m): 9:57am On Jan 24, 2017 |
SirWere: If you're based in Naija, then this will be the first time in my life that I get to see a home bred Nigerian who knows Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Kaguro Ishiguro. But what do I know, I'm just a science person who has no naija friends with arts or humanities background. Nice list, but it's lacking in science and history. |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Exciton(m): 10:06am On Jan 24, 2017 |
moneyallowed: It's funny (and kinda contradictory honestly) that you have number 3&5 in your list but also think the Bible is a must. 3 Likes |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by kafero(m): 10:12am On Jan 24, 2017 |
There are so many great books to read 1. The Last Lecture. Randy Pauch. 2. The Tipping Pont. Malcom Gladwell. 3. The Personal MBA. Josh Kaufman. 4. Tuesday with Morrie. Mitch Albom 5. Purple Cow. Seth Godin. Rework by Jason Fried. The Monk Who SlenHis Ferrari by Robin Sharma. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Man's Serach for Meaning by Frankl. So many good books. If I am to pick one. I will pick Josh Kaufman's Personal MBA. It is a book about life. Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by jtjohn(m): 10:15am On Jan 24, 2017 |
VitaminB12:Nice one......I |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 10:16am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Those reading the Art of Seduction must be professional flirts/cheats I prefer Da Vinci movies though to the book. Guess I have to read 48 laws of power! Really popular here |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Tapalos: 10:19am On Jan 24, 2017 |
nightingalee:All these books and lots more are available with a guy on whatsapp thru 07051505626 for a token. Check him out on his threads via this link https://www.nairaland.com/shobam1410/topics |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by SUPOL(m): 10:20am On Jan 24, 2017 |
2undexy:1.The Holy Bible 2.The Nigerian Constitution(Law) 3.The Richest Man In Babylon(Money) 4.The Secret of Secrets(Strange power) 5.My Watch(know ur country) |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Revolva(m): 10:21am On Jan 24, 2017 |
the adventure s of nackson lolly magazine wow i missed it 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Tapalos: 10:21am On Jan 24, 2017 |
SirWere:All these books and lots more are available with a guy on whatsapp thru 07051505626 for a token.Check him out on his threads via this linkhttp://www.nairaland.com/shobam1410/topics |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by kafero(m): 10:21am On Jan 24, 2017 |
2undexy: There are so many great books to read 1. The Last Lecture. Randy Pauch. 2. The Tipping Pont. Malcom Gladwell. 3. The Personal MBA. Josh Kaufman. 4. Tuesday with Morrie. Mitch Albom 5. Purple Cow. Seth Godin. Rework by Jason Fried. The Monk Who SlenHis Ferrari by Robin Sharma. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Man's Serach for Meaning by Frankl. So many good books. If I am to pick one. I will pick Josh Kaufman's Personal MBA. It is a book about life. Thanks. |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Tapalos: 10:23am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Gracious007:All these books and lots more are available with a guy on whatsapp thru 07051505626 for a token.Check him out on his threads via this linkhttp://www.nairaland.com/shobam1410/topics 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Tapalos: 10:24am On Jan 24, 2017 |
iamadonis2:All these books and lots more are available with a guy on whatsapp thru 07051505626 for a token.Check him out on his threads via this linkhttp://www.nairaland.com/shobam1410/topics |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by dsocioemmy(m): 10:30am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Hmmmmm... I'm here to pick books to read |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 10:31am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Exciton:yea, I'm naija based actually. I'm also a fellow "sciency" nerd guy but I have artistic pretensions. . Most people nowadays don't have "patience" for heavy thousand paged books and eloquently written plots. The copy of The Brothers Kamazarov I bought was 1632 pages. It's a pity because the book is so thought provoking and such a masterpiece. I read The Idiot by Fyeodor too....and was not disappointed. In fact; I'm on the hunt for his books. Got any good ones As for Kaguro; I'm honestly wondering why he is not usually mentioned in The pantheons of Great writers. I normally don't "do" emotions but damn! That book touched me Those two books are in my Literary Valhalla and ain't gonna leave anytime soon I also have a list of some pretty good science books but most are non-fiction and the OP constricted me with 5, so...... Here goes my fiction list 1) Stranger in a strange Land : Robert Heinlein 2) Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy : Douglas Adams 3) Enders Game : Orson Scott Card 4) Alas Babylon 5) A canticle for leibowitz 6) Starship Troopers 7) The moon is a harsh Mistress Foundation : Isaac Asimov 9) Nightfall : Isaac Asimov 10) Sphere : Micheal Cricthon* (not sure bout that spelling)... I love reading As for history, well, I don't really fancy that genre anymore. I'll be willing to read some good books on it tho. Can u recommend any 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 10:43am On Jan 24, 2017 |
[quote author=Ezionye post=53080433] Do u have soft copies of any of these? Pretty please Except the bible.[/quothe] They are all available for free on the internet 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by cstr55: 10:43am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Adjudged the greatest Leadership book of this century by millions, A book that any young man or woman who wants to excel in a much shorter span of time should get desperately. MY VISION- A RACE TO EXCELLENCE - By Mohammed Bin Rashid. He was the man that developed Dubai and turned it into first world from third world in a decade. Read this and you will know the power of speed , acceleration and excellence. You will never take a second for granted again. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 10:45am On Jan 24, 2017 |
merahki:Hi, catch22 is not meant to be read with intense seriousness. It's a slapstick humor book about the unpredictablity and general senselessness of war; yet interspersed in it were some really thought provoking moments. There are a lot of characters, a lot of descriptions of seemingly trival things....and a lot of humor. Sort of like the war genre version to Hitchikers guide to the galaxy. Just read with the book without intense concentration; like the way one reads Stephen King's novels. Let the story carry you away. It helps if you're slightly, well,..... How did you find Les Miserables I'm about to start reading Victor Hugo. |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by dynamo007(m): 10:49am On Jan 24, 2017 |
nightingalee: Plz where can I download diz books frm, especially number 5..... |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by moneyallowed(m): 10:54am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Exciton: You see contradiction, I see knowledge to be gained. I listed books that are essential, 5 books I feel would give someone a good education as anyone can get from just 5 books. That's my answer |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by moneyallowed(m): 10:56am On Jan 24, 2017 |
SirWere: Good list, not the Ishiguro book I'd have picked but each to his own |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Exciton(m): 10:56am On Jan 24, 2017 |
SirWere: Nice! Just like Fyodor's novels that's usually around 1000+ pages, Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is just the same and it's a must read, a goddamn classic! While the only Kaguro's novel I've read is Never Let Me Go. It's very emotional. I'll add yours to my wish list. Please don't stop at Enders Game. You need to read Speaker for the Dead!! I feel it's the best in the Ender series. Also heard Ender's Shadow is great but I'm yet to read it. As for a fiction list, i have to think about the best ones I've read. In fact, I haven't read fiction in a while as I'm drowning in physics books atm. But I hope to be back to fiction soonest. However, you can always check goodreads, mobilism and bookzz. They're jewels for those who read. |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by nightingalee: 10:57am On Jan 24, 2017 |
dynamo007:https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2015/12/15/robert-green/robert-green.pdf |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 11:00am On Jan 24, 2017 |
SirWere: Will try again....thank you...and I read books lightly...never seriously, this affected me in medical school I think the hype about it was too much, and I expected to be wowed from page one, when it didnt happen, my brain zonked out...has to be Les Miserables was a joy (I read it during my nysc...10 years ago) My friend had the book, and I borrowed it from him....during our service year, we read sooo many classics, have lost count...Madame Bovary on my mind too Now thinking how time flies, and how we let people off our radar...my service year was an awesome one, far away iin Boko Haram land, imagine I haaate soft copies of books with every fibre of my being....I only read the Twilight series from a device, that was a real drag, I resolved never to again even though I loved the books. I would rather wait till I get the hard copy of any book I want to read...I like the sound when I turn a page, or dog-ear a page for later (guilty me, covers face) Cheers 2 Likes |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by DaCharis2016: 11:02am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Will like to download some books. I think I can go on these. nightingalee: 2 Likes |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Exciton(m): 11:02am On Jan 24, 2017 |
moneyallowed: You're right. Those 5 books would give one a good education. But you have to be honest, the Bible isn't going to give anyone an education. 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Lordseyad(m): 11:19am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Well, from what Av seen so far... 2 books I must read this year are.. 48 laws of power and The Richest man in Babylon! jxt downloaded 48 laws of powrr... |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 11:22am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Exciton: I don't know whether all Russian literature writers at that time swore an oath to make their plots long and windy. Lolita by Vladmir Nabakov was also the same. Everyone's been recommending that book to me now. I'll shelve it. Definitely a to read. Ah Ishiguro novels always have that effect. That man had an innate talent for digging deep and touching you down inside.... Add "The remains of the day" too to that list. Powerful stuff I've actually read all 13 books in the Ender series; from Enders Game to Shadow of the hegemon to speaker for the dead. Orson branched out from Ender in those books and talked about different characters though. Unless you're committed to sci-fi; you would have trouble adjusting. Ah; I also have problems arranging my fiction list. That's why I just put down the first books that come to my mind. No rushes. I want to drown in academia too but my mind just ain't agreeing with me |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 11:25am On Jan 24, 2017 |
moneyallowed:Any book from Ishiguro is practically a masterpiece. And that book has special importance to me. |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 11:32am On Jan 24, 2017 |
merahki:I wasn't hype really. You have to understand, Catch 22 was written when the world was still recovering from the ravages of the world wars. Catch 22 was an attempt to humorize the situation and reduce the general misery everyone was feeling. It was welcome fresh air from depressing imagery about war. It's more like a love it or hate it sort of novel sha. If your tastes don't run towards it; well, you ain't gonna like it. Ah, why does everyone seem to hate soft copies at first Well, I did too, until I was forced to read a book ONLINE after I couldn't get the hard copy. Over time, I grew accustomed to softcopies. Now people see me as a sorta weirdo for always reading on my phone . Just finished downloading Les Miserables. Here I come..... 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Top 5 Books One Must Read In Their Lifetime And Why? by Nobody: 11:49am On Jan 24, 2017 |
Op all this ones mentioning fiction 4rm Dan Brown nd J. K. Rowlings ar just playing. If you want to have an inkling of how to progress in this world (nobody can tell you how to suceed in this life u have to work it out yaself) check out Neil Degrasse Tyson's 8 books every person should read. 1 Like 1 Share |
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