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    Alright, so I haven’t had the time to read in what seems to be the good portion of a decade (kids+work). Even before that, I wasn’t really that into books. I’ve always enjoyed a good read, to the point that everyone around me have known about it, but I’ve always prioritized music and films.

    Now, I’ve made the decision to get back in the game, and I’m in dire need of some recommendations. Here’s a list (in no specific order) of what I’ve enjoyed in the past:

    Stoner
    Shantaram
    The Godfather
    Born to Run
    Fight Club
    On The Road
    Rum Diary
    The Road

    Help please.

    by Indigo_ease

    3 Comments

    1. Dazzling-Ad4701 on

      hmm. maybe {{tree of smoke}}? I didn’t totally follow the plot and maybe it’s not for you if you dislike shifting perspectives. but it’s pretty stark and it covers big themes, so there’s that.

      {{the electric Kool aid acid test by tom wolfe}} or {{the eden express by mark Vonnegut}} could be good complements to the Kerouac side. other options there: {{Hell’s Angels by hunter s thompson}}. or just straight up Kurt Vonnegut himself.

    2. mask_wearing_butch on

      • The Contender by Robert Lipsyte

      • Go by John Clellon Holmes

      • The Postman by David Brin

    3. >Stoner Shantaram The Godfather Born to Run Fight Club On The Road Rum Diary The Road

      Why do so many OPs in this sub list book titles like this? Do the mods charge for commas or paragraph breaks?

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