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  1. samiam

    samiam Well-Known Member

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    I wonder how many of us love reading actual books..
    I haven't been reading as much as I'd love to as I rarely have time to read outside my work..
    But last couple of days, I am reading 'Mao's last dancer'... So beautifully written and inspiring.. mindset..
     
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    I was lucky enough at a work function to have Li Cunxin as our guest speaker,absolutely inspirational story!!
     
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    Ditto

    I'm reading Freakonomics. Not really that into it, but serving as an effective spleeing pill.
     
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    I'm reading a great property development series, I would recommend it to everyone interested in capitalising on what they have, growing their investments or simply adding value:
    Andrew Griffiths - book 1
    Book 2
    The series

    This series will even get your kids reading.
     
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  5. samiam

    samiam Well-Known Member

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    I wish I got that tree to add more values :p
     
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    Maybe not so effective
     
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    Love reading books but I just can't seem to convert to reading it on a tablet or computer. I prefer reading the physical thing.
     
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    Try a Kindle, fired up mine after quite some time and downloaded the last 2 books by Michael Connelly to while away the time as I have not been able to drive for a week.
     
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    Same here. Did try kindle - hubby got 2 (different sizes) but I prefer real books, but could be pretty expensive
     
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    Ive been getting into audio books. So easy to read while doing gardening now!
     
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    samiam Well-Known Member

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    You mean listen? :p
     
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    He can read with both eyes tied behind his back.

    @Terry_w
     
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    Holy crap i gotta get these when i have kids ! Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Better hurry up. 78 storey already :p
     
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    I really enjoyed the book. The movie was good, not great. He was an excellent speaker.

    I do prefer to read on Kindle or iPad. This has saved my physical book library from expanding from the study and attempting to take over the rest of the house (even after giving away hundred of books to the Salvos) and has possibly even saved a marriage.

    I subscribe to a couple of email lists which have Kindle books on special, often just $1 each. I don't buy many, but still have a good quantity of good quality reading, and have substantially cut my book spending .
     
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    My book spending would be a lot less once I am into kindle... often we just bought books and haven't had a chance to read for a long time..
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    If you want cheap books have a look at
    www.booko.com.au

    It searches about 20 sites and reports back on price in AUD including postage.
     
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    Interesting books there. I like the look of the Enid Blyton books. "Five Give up the Booze" and "Five on Brexit Island".

    But those are paper books. I couldn't buy those and stay married.
     
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    Five Give up the Booze is a worry, especially since one of them is a dog.
     
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