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[Davidklt]

My next book:

https://www.amazon.sg/Pukul-Habis-Wipeout-David-Boey/dp/9811861498

 

[Lala81]

This is what non fiction books profit margins is like. Even for the outliers. 

https://fortelabs.com/blog/the-financial-reality-of-a-traditionally-published-book-a-complete-breakdown/

 

[Lala81]

Finally finished 庆余年。

It takes about 1-2 hours just to finish 1% and I'm already quickly reading. 

Have to say this series is epic. Definitely the best Chinese novel I've read. Though I find the ending bit lackluster. 

 

[mersaylee]

  On 8/3/2023 at 9:34 AM, Lala81 said:

Finally finished 庆余年。

It takes about 1-2 hours just to finish 1% and I'm already quickly reading. 

Have to say this series is epic. Definitely the best Chinese novel I've read. Though I find the ending bit lackluster. 

 

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Now go watch the drama if it's still available...many chiobus...😁

[Lala81]

  On 8/3/2023 at 11:02 AM, mersaylee said:

Now go watch the drama if it's still available...many chiobus...😁

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I don't like prc dramas lol. 

[mersaylee]

  On 8/3/2023 at 11:28 AM, Lala81 said:

I don't like prc dramas lol. 

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That was the very first one I actually watched from start till the end...😁

The most recent one is Flight To You...quite cute and touching with  some hidden societal messages in the storyline...googled the lead actress profile and found her real life rather heartwrenching...the series macam depict her life struggles especially so after the loss of her beloved mother...

[Stary]

  On 9/18/2016 at 9:53 AM, Lala81 said:

Ok was inspired by some of the bookworm threads in HWZ.

 

Reading books maybe considered old fashioned in this day and age. I was clearing out some books and comics out from my parents' storeroom as they are undergoing renovation, so was inspired to start this thread.

 

You can strongly recommend a book or the book you are currently reading.

Of course there are sites like goodreads. But I'm curious if any of you still read actively. Any genre is fine except for tiko ones.

 

I read mostly fantasy/urban fantasy/thrillers and more "serious" books.

 

Currently I'm reading this. Thinking, fast and slow by Danial Kahneman.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow

 

Do chip in with what you are reading or what you think is a MUST READ! 

 

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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 by Morgan Hausel.

A must read for anyone into savings, investing and the management of money.

Currently I am reading the book Hidden Genius (great book about mindset from Polina Marinova) and also the book "All in on AI" by Thomas Davenport, one of the latest book from Harvard Business Review press.

[Lala81]

  On 8/4/2023 at 5:18 AM, Starry said:

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 by Morgan Hausel.

A must read for anyone into savings, investing and the management of money.

Currently I am reading the book Hidden Genius (great book about mindset from Polina Marinova) and also the book "All in on AI" by Thomas Davenport, one of the latest book from Harvard Business Review press.

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Psychology of Money is a must read. It's one of the books i will ask my kids to read when they are older.

 

[TangoCharlie]

The author, Morgan hausel, has an active blog.

https://collabfund.com/blog/

It's like a continuation of the book. 

 

[Beregond]

  On 8/3/2023 at 9:34 AM, Lala81 said:

Finally finished 庆余年。

It takes about 1-2 hours just to finish 1% and I'm already quickly reading. 

Have to say this series is epic. Definitely the best Chinese novel I've read. Though I find the ending bit lackluster. 

 

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if u are reading this, then u really need to read 择天记 by the same author.

its really really good, read it 3 times😅

the drama do the novel zero justice

[Lala81]

  On 8/4/2023 at 11:33 AM, Beregond said:

if u are reading this, then u really need to read 择天记 by the same author.

its really really good, read it 3 times😅

the drama do the novel zero justice

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Need a break from reading man. I was binge reading for last 1 week to finish the qing yu nian. 

Thanks for the rec.

I will read it when I go Australia for holiday. 

[Beregond]

https://www.xxbiqudu.com/134_134145/

从红月开始

post apocalyptic, super power. 

 

 

[Lala81]

  On 2/4/2024 at 12:50 PM, Beregond said:

https://www.xxbiqudu.com/134_134145/

从红月开始

post apocalyptic, super power. 

 

 

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is this good? 

For last few months I've been reading 职业魔法师 but stopped 2 months ago at chapter 2400+.

Then now reading 龙血战神. Around 1600+ chapters lol. 

these 2 are like the few most upvoted stories. 

Edited April 18, 2024 by Lala81

[Beregond]

  On 4/18/2024 at 6:39 AM, Lala81 said:

is this good? 

For last few months I've been reading 职业魔法师 but stopped 2 months ago at chapter 2400+.

Then now reading 龙血战神. Around 1600+ chapters lol. 

these 2 are like the few most upvoted stories. 

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This 1 is abit of Science friction/ fantasy. 

First 2/3 is good. Last 1/3 getting too 夸张。and I stop. 

Many popular Chinese title have this problem , they refuse to end and keep leeching income.

If u like 修仙type. Can try 凡人修仙传。

[Lala81]

Wow finally finished 择天记。took a long break, finished the last quarter of the series after about few days of reading. 

I find the theme of the story is more consistent. The last chapter could be better but I always find 猫腻 likes to end on a 漏风 ending. 

Have to say dunno how he plans his stories man. The depth of the plot twists always staggers me. Something he writes in the first chapter or some random cryptic stuff said ties in like the last 2 books of the series. Really can't think of any English language story with such a multitude of side characters and how they all interlink. 

[Davidklt]

A re-print after the author passed on.

Brought back a lot of memories of simpler times, without mobile phones and social media.

[Stary]

Great for  retirees or anyone who wants to live their life simpler and happier...😄

 

Edited June 12, 2024 by Stary

[TangoCharlie]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44235891-beyond-reasonable-doubt

Written by a QC about a QC with similar upbringing. Enjoyed it.