Need a Book

[housenuts]

I need to order a book for this summer. I barely ever read but I'm going away for 5 weeks and figure I'll probably read something. Any suggestions?

I mainly like non-fiction stuff, or stuff that is at least based on real events. Some of the posts here regarding somewhat scientific books sounded pretty cool as well but I don't want anything over my head.

any suggestions appreciated.

[YourFoxyGrandma]

"Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs" by Chuck Klosterman is a good, easy read. It's just a bunch of commentary, nothing educational, but he's pretty funny and insightful.

[tbach24]

Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezreich (I think that's his name)

[chaas4747]

"The Devil in the White City". Just finished this and it is a great read. All bases on actual events.

[jakethebake]

Play Poker Like the Pros - Phil Hellmuth.

[MarkL444]

bruiser made a post about Diet for a New America, which i liked.

[riffraff]

Art of War

[housenuts]

i read bringing down the house last summer. that was the last book i read. i'd like to get away from anything gambling related.

anyone have a link to that other post with those scientific books? i can't find it.

[cflynn]

Guns, Germs and Steel. One of best books I've ever read -- quasi-scientific on a sociology/anthropology level without going to heavy on the details. Endeavors to explain the circumstances of why Europe conquered the rest of the world instead of vice versa. Will take you all 5 weeks, too, as it is fairly long.

Moneyball is just as interesting and much shorter.

[housenuts]

ha if it is fairly long it will take me longer than 5 weeks.

btw: i found the other link. http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...mp;o=&vc=1