What are you currently reading?

I'm currently reading Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang. He is somehow able to write his stories with a mix of SciFi/Fantasy/Cyberpunk/Historical but at the same time it is like mainstream fiction. His writing is really awesome.
 
I see women got much time to read fiction and novels. I dont even get time to read my notebook. :(
 
S.Belle said:
Queen of the ****ed by Anne Rice

if you enjoy reading you should check this out
http://www.islamicboard.com/groups/bookworms-united.html
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Anne Rice books have some serious homosexual overtones in them... Yeah, I did many facepalms reading her books because in my teens I was into vampires - but the gay thing kinda killed the whole thing dead for me. Memnoch the Devil, though - where lestat meets the devil himself is kinda good. Tale of the body thief was rubbish - don't even bother with it. There was this one book she wrote - trying to remember the name...

Ah yes, it was called "The Servant of the Bones" - I actually enjoyed this one the most funnily enough.

I got her Mayfair Witches series too, and thought that was pretty naff, no gayness though and a good insight into the old French Qurater of New Orleans. Other than that, I don't remember much. Was in the 90's, like I said.

Come to think of it, I wish I'd never picked up those Anne Rice books. They were actually kinda crap now that I think about it. The only one I'd probably skim thru again is Servant of the Bones. Probably. Actually, probably not. Stories bore me - unless they are true...

...Eh knee wae,

At the moment I'm reading "48 laws of power" (author Robert Greene)

This book is evil. But better the devil you know, if you know what I mean... Seems to read a lot like the "individuals manual" accompaniment to the Protocols of the Learnt Elders of Zion. Seriously, it sends shivers up my spine.

Definitely not gonna read this one again.

Scimi
 
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'Abd Al-Maajid said:
Why read the book when you can quickly watch the movie
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some times movies dont to justice to the book. Also, sometimes it better to read something rather than watch it. it has to do with which senses you are stimulating and how one learns..

I am currently reading a book called "Muhummad : For the global village (an absorbing story and modern reading into the life and teaching of the prophet of Islam. By Dr. Muhammad al-Haashimi Al haamidi.

a good read so far, alot of interesting history and facts and hadeets and relevant verses of the quran where needed..about a quarter of my way through. definitely reccomend it for the novice muslim or someone who is looking for a place to start to learn about the life of our beloved prophet!
 
Reading, The Truth about the Original Sin. It's a small book, hopefully I'll finish it soon, inshaallah. Tell the truth, I had no idea what "original sin" is. I only came across it few months ago. And only yesterday, I found out that the "sin" in infact known as "original sin." :hmm:
 
As'Salaam Alaaykum

I know this may sound ultra weird, but i'm actually reading a few books at the moment..

Khalid Ibn Waleed - Sword of Allah.

Stories of the prophets by Ibn Kathir

and I've always wanted to read the Sealed Nectar so reading that too :\, loving all these books masha'Allaah.

There's another book i think it's called the 'Eight Scroll' and I've heard it's pretty good! Someone correct me if the name's wrong.

Btw, I recommend all these books.
 
Jεώel oғ ωïѕdoм;1490010 said:

Stories of the prophets by Ibn Kathir
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Qisaas al Anbiyya? I love this book. I got this on hardback for only £6. I have to say, I read the first three chapters over and over again, because the explanation/exegesis (tafsir) is just so good. I still need to finish the book but I have to admit, it was one of my better purchases last year.

Good call sister.

Scimi
 
I only have time to read......work :exhausted......and forums. :)

So much to read......so little time!


Edit: Btw. a good way to increase your knowledge (if you dont have time to read (sigh) ).....is listen to lectures :)

eg. I havent read a single book by sheikh Imran Hosein....but Ive listened to all his lectures (some of which Ive heard a few times over now).
The beauty of this, is that you can be doing house-work (eg ironing/ cooking - ermm, yep - this can apply to the guys too :p ) - and benefitting from an inspiring talk at the same time, Alhamdulillah!

Muti-tasking at its best! :D

Salaam
 
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i tried reading the book called how to make a beautiful mind i think by edward de bono buh m so busy now with work i soo wanna read enjoy your life by muhammad al arifi..
 
As'Salaam Alaaykum

Scimitar said:
Qisaas al Anbiyya? I love this book. I got this on hardback for only £6. I have to say, I read the first three chapters over and over again, because the explanation/exegesis (tafsir) is just so good. I still need to finish the book but I have to admit, it was one of my better purchases last year.

Good call sister.

Scimi
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Yes, that's the one.

I also enjoyed the explanation, it is very helpful.

jazakallaahu Khaayr.
 
Nice thread.

I am not a regular reader, but I do read when I have time to. Currently the books that I am reading are:

Stories of the prophets by Shiekh Al-Sha'rawi
Duaa, the weapon of the believer by Yasir Qadhi.
 

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