Recommend a book to a fellow reader

[TangoCharlie]

Chasing local authors... NLB

 

Finished Robert yeo's the adventures of holden Heng

Currently reading Kevin Tan YL's Singapore 50 constitutional moments that defined a nation

And

Best Singaporean short stories vol 1 - epigram books collection

 

[Lala81]

Given that 2020 is a year where we are all probably forced to self reflect on our lives.
I'm currently finishing or reading 4 different books which are all very insightful and which I've learnt a fair bit from.

1) Matthew Walker - Why We Sleep
Must read for everyone. Cannot stress this enough.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34466963-why-we-sleep?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=he8xoXngC4&rank=1

 

2) Range By David Epstein
Why generalisation is helpful rather than specialisation
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41795733-range?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=TQKWUNpBTP&rank=1

 

3) The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Very interesting read on human psychology and how we are all riders of our own elephant. Gives a framework to my own observation of how people behave (including myself).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=4GQ0a0wfAq&rank=1

 

4) Breath By James Nestor
Something so simple, but absolutely so crucial to our health and well-being. If it's working well for you, u may never realise. The wonders of evolution and Mother Nature.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48890486-breath?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=yoVCJkzSFH&rank=2

[joshnicc]

not a book person, any recommendation for podcasts?

[TangoCharlie]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38819868-my-sister-the-serial-killer

https://www.goodreads.com/series/198015-tensorate

 

Enjoyed these books. Available at nlb

Edited November 12, 2020 by TangoCharlie

[Mason016]

On 8/10/2020 at 6:02 PM, Lala81 said:

Given that 2020 is a year where we are all probably forced to self reflect on our lives.
I'm currently finishing or reading 4 different books which are all very insightful and which I've learnt a fair bit from.

1) Matthew Walker - Why We Sleep
Must read for everyone. Cannot stress this enough.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34466963-why-we-sleep?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=he8xoXngC4&rank=1

 

2) Range By David Epstein
Why generalisation is helpful rather than specialisation
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41795733-range?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=TQKWUNpBTP&rank=1

 

3) The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Very interesting read on human psychology and how we are all riders of our own elephant. Gives a framework to my own observation of how people behave (including myself).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=4GQ0a0wfAq&rank=1

 

4) Breath By James Nestor
Something so simple, but absolutely so crucial to our health and well-being. If it's working well for you, u may never realise. The wonders of evolution and Mother Nature.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48890486-breath?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=yoVCJkzSFH&rank=2

Wow! Gates actually reviewed the book by Walker! Buying it! Thanks for the recommendation!!

Edited November 12, 2020 by Mason016

[Neutrino]

Any book by Michael Connelly preferably read in order.

 

Same with John Lescroart, but if you want to get sucked in to his work read 'The Oath' and then 'The First Law'

 

Both authors available through NLB.

 

 

 

[TangoCharlie]

Going to read this..Not available at nlb yet.

 

[TangoCharlie]

On 11/12/2020 at 8:24 PM, Neutrino said:

Any book by Michael Connelly preferably read in order.

 

Same with John Lescroart, but if you want to get sucked in to his work read 'The Oath' and then 'The First Law'

 

Both authors available through NLB.

 

 

 

Thanks! Just read the black echo, Connelly first book. Enjoyed it, difficult to put down.👍

Another author to chase.

[Ysc3]

 

https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapore-sex-worker-reveals-all-about-life-escort-im-proud-call-myself-whore?utm_source=editorialteam&utm_medium=notification

[inlinesix]

@kobayashiGT

pls merge into 

 

[countach]

Enjoyed 2 books I read recently.....non-fiction.

 

Ego is the Enemy

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27036528-ego-is-the-enemy

Factfulness

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34890015-factfulness

 

 

Hope you guys enjoy it too

 

[TangoCharlie]

Kopi siew dai by Felix cheong. Local satire that brings a smile to your face.

Letters to son. Edited by Felix cheong. Heartfelt letters by daddy (mostly) to son.

Both available at nlb.

The psychology of money by Morgan Housel. 

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/41881472-the-psychology-of-money

[TangoCharlie]

On 11/20/2020 at 10:02 AM, TangoCharlie said:

Thanks! Just read the black echo, Connelly first book. Enjoyed it, difficult to put down.👍

Another author to chase.

I have finished all books available at nlb by michael connelly. But I struggled to finish even one by john lescroart.

[TangoCharlie]

Keigo Higashino (Japanese: 東野 圭吾). Enjoyed his books very much.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keigo_Higashino

Must have read some of his chinese translated works years ago. Thinking of rereading them.

[Lala81]

wah thanks for you guys keeping this thread alive, esp @TangoCharlie

Recently not been reading much.

I recently read Ready Player One and i liked it, kinda young adult fiction. But has quite a lot of geeky elements to it.
Haha based on the reviews, it's either u like it or hate it.
I'm kinda forgiving on bad writing style if the content is there. But some people cannot stand it, especially those serious readers.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9969571-ready-player-one

 

Edited June 24, 2021 by Lala81

[Lala81]

54 minutes ago, TangoCharlie said:

Keigo Higashino (Japanese: 東野 圭吾). Enjoyed his books very much.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keigo_Higashino

Must have read some of his chinese translated works years ago. Thinking of rereading them.

OH he's the writer of suspect X. Me and the wife loved the japanese tv series back then.

[TangoCharlie]

10 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

wah thanks for you guys keeping this thread alive, esp @TangoCharlie

Recently not been reading much.

I recently read Ready Player One and i liked it, kinda young adult fiction. But has quite a lot of geeky elements to it.
Haha based on the reviews, it's either u like it or hate it.
I'm kinda forgiving on bad writing style if the content is there. But some people cannot stand it, especially those serious readers.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9969571-ready-player-one

 

Haha, I got more time to read.

[Flying_genie]

I recommend books written by Khaled Hosseini. His first book The Kite Runner was very well written (the movie certainly did not do the book justice). His 4 books so far are :

The Kite Runner

A Thousand Splendid Suns

And the Mountains Echoed 

Sea Prayer