Vacation

[fezfez]

I'm on vacation. "A vacation from my problems. That I will". Does anyone have any suggestions for a book I could "listen" to for entertainment or enlightenment? Thanks.

[smiler grogan]

"Going Home, Jesus and Buddha as Brothers"
by Thich Nhat Hang

It is actually a smooth read might be a goos listen I'm not sure.
Enjoy the vacation.

[beachbum]

Hey Fez,there is an author by the name Randy Wayne White.He writes a series of books featuring Doc Ford a marine biologist in Sanibel Island.He is also some kind of ex-spook (government type you racists).His books aren't heavy "reading" but they are usually fun and exciting.You might like them they have alot of Florida history woven into them.


If you want to listen to something that will make you laugh,pick up a Tim Dorsey CD.He has a series featuring a sociopath named Serge A. Storms and they are hysterical.

[sailor]

what type of books do you like?

[disneyspy]

i dont listen to books on tape except when im drivin somewhere,maybe rent some movies that were based on books?

[frye hole]

"Famous Jewish Sports Legends"

[Hepcat22]

Catch-22 is the second best book I've ever read and it's my favorite vacation book. I've read it 5 or 6 times and even cross-indexed a dog-eared paperback.

Here's a link to some of the quotes: http://www.workinghumor.com/quotes/catch22.shtml

[Hosp]

For Entertainment:

Tietam Brown (http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_RAND_000302&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes) Mick Foley's first Novel narrated by Mick himself. Sort of Dark, but has Mick's sense of humor all over it.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_RAND_000600&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes) Funny as hell.

For Self help:

The Art of War (http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_JIMC_000366&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes) Synopsis: This is the complete text of The Art of War, one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has also been applied to business and managerial strategies. The tranaslaton, by Lionel Giles is considered one of the best available.


Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life (http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_RAND_001741&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes) Synopsis: Picture yourself trapped in a traffic jam feeling utterly calm. Imagine being unflappable and relaxed when your supervisor loses her temper. What if you were peaceful instead of anxious? What if your life were filled with nurturing relationships and a warm sense of belonging? This is what it feels like when you've achieved emotional freedom.

National best-selling author Dr. Judith Orloff invites you to take a remarkable journey, one that leads to happiness and serenity, and a place where you can gain mastery over the negativity that pervades daily life. No matter how stressed you currently feel, the time for positive change is now. You possess the ability to liberate yourself from depression, anger, and fear.

Emotional Freedom is a road map for those who are stressed out, discouraged, or overwhelmed, as well as for those who are in a good emotional place but want to feel even better. Complete emotional freedom is within your grasp.

"A must-read for anyone who's tired of feeling frustrated, lonely, jealous, or emotionally tense. Dr. Orloff shows you how to achieve a lightness of being and feel more positive and peaceful. Highly recommended." (Deepak Chopra)

[AIC_rocks]

Hey Fezzie. Saw ya yesterday. Great show you were on fire! I have a book suggestion its called The Losers Club. That's not a stab at you btw its the actual title by Richard Perez. I think you might enjoy it tho.

Its about some dude Martin who finds himself uninspired with his job writing. He's looking for some chick, my bad ehem ehem Thee Chick and gets addicted to personal ads in New York. Its actually based in 90's NY before most peeps had the internet. He just keeps meeting these losers over and over. One of them even turns out to be a tranny lol!

To be blunt its a "love story" but it somewhat has a dark humor. There maybe some cheeseyness. I gotta be honest I haven't fully read it sooooo. Don't shoot me if it sucks in the end.

[drjoek]

Anything by Nelson DeMille or Carl Hiassen

[aceofspades7]

A Walk in the Woods (http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Woods-Bill-Bryson/dp/0553455923) - by Bill Bryson

[Ritalin]

The Bell Jar?

[DiabloSammich]

The Tao of Pooh.

[WampusCrandle]

fez, i used to work in a library for 4 years, if you tell me what you have listened to, and what genre you like, i can really help you! also - i feel like you may like Janet Evanovich - she is a care free type writer and i think that you would really like it. her books are about a woman who becomes a bounty hunter in NJ and her life surrounding her new job. the characters are pretty funny, and it goes by quick. and start with her first book:

http://a3.vox.com/6a00cd972e02aa4cd500d4143c43733c7f-500pi

[IcyCalm]

I'm on vacation. "A vacation from my problems. That I will". Does anyone have any suggestions for a book I could "listen" to for entertainment or enlightenment? Thanks.


Kenny Powers: “You’re Fucking Out, I’m Fucking In”

http://videogum.com/archives/bonus-features/the-kenny-powers-audio-book-yo_062352.html

[instrument]

Guess sailors never heard the ron and fez show before?

[hanso]

Hi Fez
I enjoyed listening to
Christopher Hitchens - god is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
You might also.

[mudflap170]

I thought you were going home for vacation Fez.
I'm just being nosy. I bring nothing to the table.
I never have a suggestion for a book. I think I have adult ADD, because I just can't sit down and read a book or even listen to one for that matter.

ENJOY YOUR VACATION FEZSTER!

[Devo37]

enjoy your F-E-Z-C-A-T-I-O-N, fezzie!!!

[Jughead]

I have vacation next week....I have to work it.... I took it to get the money.....Fez Fez should enjoy it.....:bye:

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Hey FezFez,

Try this out for size

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein


It tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians on the planet Mars, upon his return to Earth in early adulthood. The novel explores his interaction with — and eventual transformation of — Earth culture.

[STC-Dub]

You could watch some of the digital video disks that Eastside has lent you. :laugh: I have never listened to a book on tape so I am no help there.

[Pantywagger]

My wife just started reading "The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't" by Robert I. Sutton.

[AIC_rocks]

You could watch some of the digital video disks that Eastside has lent you. :laugh: I have never listened to a book on tape so I am no help there.

This is probably off the beaten path but most books these days have an "e" version. There's a shitload on Amazon. So basically you can have any computer voice synthesizer technically read it for you. Or scan your books onto your computer.

Same shit but I probably should've stated it as a VERY off the beaten path method haha. My point is that you could still recommend a book without it being a taped version. I don't personally do any of that crap. Just stuff I know some people do when they want to read a book without actually reading it. Lazy bastids. Fruuunkis! I'm a digital video disk guy too. :P

[Dr Steve]

Hey FezFez,

Try this out for size

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein


It tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians on the planet Mars, upon his return to Earth in early adulthood. The novel explores his interaction with — and eventual transformation of — Earth culture.

I grok that :smile:

[Dr Steve]

I'm on vacation. "A vacation from my problems. That I will". Does anyone have any suggestions for a book I could "listen" to for entertainment or enlightenment? Thanks.

The book "SOON I WILL BECOME INVINCIBLE" is a comic book in prose form. It is a beautifully funny book, and anyone who loves comics and superheroes will adore this book.

here's the audiobook link from audible.com:

http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_HIGH_000325&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

your pal,


steve

[Meataball23]

The Tao of Pooh.


Zen Golf works too...its mostly about zen thinking and practice but I really liked it.


Also for an escape im a giant nerd in the international thriller genre so a ton of mindless exciting books to read (listen) to check out the Tom Cain, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Daniel Silva, Alex Berenson, or Steve Berry.

You dont have to think much and its all very very exciting.

[STC-Dub]

This is probably off the beaten path but most books these days have an "e" version. There's a shitload on Amazon. So basically you can have any computer voice synthesizer technically read it for you. Or scan your books onto your computer.

Same shit but I probably should've stated it as a VERY off the beaten path method haha. My point is that you could still recommend a book without it being a taped version. I don't personally do any of that crap. Just stuff I know some people do when they want to read a book without actually reading it. Lazy bastids. Fruuunkis! I'm a digital video disk guy too. :P

True. FezFez could get the Kindle II which comes with the software built into read the books to him. I don;t know if listening to a synthesized voice reading a book is the best thing for one's sanity though...

[AIC_rocks]

Nice! Never paid attention to those stand alone e-book readers before. Its hard to take em serious when you can read most e-books on any smart-phone BUT that Kindler II looks fucking sweet! Now that's a sophisticated lookin' piece of tech. Lol I bet it could even do comic books. The synthesized voices I think are getting better. Somewhat speaking outta of my ass here but I doubt they're as horrendous as they were ala' a few years ago.

[Dell]

I echo Doc's appreciation of Nelson DeMille (although I wouldn't recommend Up Country).

I also like David Baldacci books.

I listen to audio books on my commute to DC and both of these authors' books are easy enough to follow in that format.

[SeventySix]

One I really enjoyed is "A Brief History of Everything". Just like the title, it goes from the beginning to now and does it in a really entertaining manner. There's also some humor mixed in for good measure. Oh, and it's by Ken Wilber.


Have a great vacation!

[drusilla]

I'm on vacation. "A vacation from my problems. That I will". Does anyone have any suggestions for a book I could "listen" to for entertainment or enlightenment? Thanks.

make love the bruce campbell way. it's done like one of those old time radio serials & different actors & sound effects. really good stuff fezzie.

[tanless1]

perhaps a highlights magazine ? give it whirl.

[TeeBone]

Sharpe's Rifles
http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:GjHeKJNVlYLDzM:http://cyrusfirst.com/guests/mcbooks/large_illustration/sharpes_rifles.jpgBernard Cornwell is a good writer and this is the first of a series. Stephen King called this book, "Consistently exciting..."

[WampusCrandle]

perhaps a highlights magazine ? give it whirl.

those are great to read while in the dentist's office or being mauled by an rabid animal

[Mafialife Chris]

"Changes that heal" Dr Henry Cloud!

Link (http://www.amazon.com/Changes-That-Heal-Henry-Cloud/dp/0310245583/ref=ed_oe_a)

They have it in audio too. Definately changed my life in a posative way.

[Aggie]

The Harry Potter series!

[burrben]

the sun also rises by hemingway. its a classic for a reason

[JAH1013]

Hey Fez,there is an author by the name Randy Wayne White.He writes a series of books featuring Doc Ford a marine biologist in Sanibel Island.He is also some kind of ex-spook (government type you racists).His books aren't heavy "reading" but they are usually fun and exciting.You might like them they have alot of Florida history woven into them.


If you want to listen to something that will make you laugh,pick up a Tim Dorsey CD.He has a series featuring a sociopath named Serge A. Storms and they are hysterical.

I second the Randy Wayne White suggestion. I just picked up 2 more of his books this weekend to read. It's Florida environmental mystery type of reading. Or try Carl Hiassen. They are pretty close to the same genre.

[patrick187]

I'm on vacation. "A vacation from my problems. That I will". Does anyone have any suggestions for a book I could "listen" to for entertainment or enlightenment? Thanks.

What do you like better? Tapes or CD's??? :lol:

[Hottub]

I swear. I had this dream last night.

I saw Fez in a coffee shop. He was just drinking a soda and looking out the window.
I said Hi and he asked me to sit down. He bought me a coke.
I helped him load Kindle onto his iPod, and we looked for some interesting downloads.

I swear on my kids that's what happened in the dream.

Stugots is right. I gotta get out more.

[roefmLI]

How about Rosetta Stone.. pick a language..any language.

[STC-Dub]

What do you like better? Tapes or CD's??? :lol:

Did they ever have books on 8-tracks?

[DJEvelEd]

I'm reading The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. If you come over I'll read it to you.

[sailor]

Guess sailors never heard the ron and fez show before?

rent boys?

[Devo37]

I'm reading The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. If you come over I'll read it to you.

i'll save you some time: the butler did it.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

When do we get to know who's book he'll listen to? Will there be a winner so to speak? Is Fezzie going to hang with The PaulO while on vacation? Is FezFez getting excited about next years Turkey Trot? Does Fezzie have the gumption to cross the Skyway Bridge while on vacation?

So many questions.

[Drunky McBetidont]

When do we get to know who's book he'll listen to? Will there be a winner so to speak? Is Fezzie going to hang with The PaulO while on vacation? Is FezFez getting excited about next years Turkey Trot? Does Fezzie have the gumption to cross the Skyway Bridge while on vacation?

So many questions.

i am just a hop, skip, and a jump down the road from fezzie. i could cook porkchops, it is tuesday.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

i am just a hop, skip, and a jump down the road from fezzie. i could cook porkchops, it is tuesday.You need to call PaulO and make him call Fezzie and get together with those two fags.

[fezfez]

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I went with something on my own though.
I picked "Center Square: The Paul Lynde Story". Should be a great vacation!

[fezfez]

I swear. I had this dream last night.

I saw Fez in a coffee shop. He was just drinking a soda and looking out the window.
I said Hi and he asked me to sit down. He bought me a coke.
I helped him load Kindle onto his iPod, and we looked for some interesting downloads.

I swear on my kids that's what happened in the dream.

Stugots is right. I gotta get out more.



That's a bizarre dream. In real life, you'd buy your own coke.

[Hottub]

Why so cheap?

[beachbum]

I second the Randy Wayne White suggestion. I just picked up 2 more of his books this weekend to read. It's Florida environmental mystery type of reading. Or try Carl Hiassen. They are pretty close to the same genre.

If you enjoy Hiassen you really need to read Tim Dorsey.He's alot like Hiassen only funny.

[WampusCrandle]

Why so cheap?

why, WHY tub's? WHY SO NEGATIVE?!


i hope the book is a good read, Fez! Looking at his imdb profile, he has quite the stack of shows, movies, and even more personal appearances. He was damn funny!

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[disneyspy]

Why so cheap?

why so creep?

[MBruce]

Fez, don't forget to change the water for the goldfish you have hanging around your neck. :tongue:

[Deluxomatic]

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I went with something on my own though.
I picked "Center Square: The Paul Lynde Story". Should be a great vacation!

Did Paul Lynde have a secret?

[WampusCrandle]

Did Paul Lynde have a secret?

it was buried deep, under the snow.

[STC-Dub]

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I went with something on my own though.
I picked "Center Square: The Paul Lynde Story". Should be a great vacation!

Does the narrator do an imitation of Lind's voice?

[MagillaGorillaz]

I'm a child of the 80's my Paul Lind is Jm J Bullock.

There's no I in team, and there's no I in Jm J.

[Name]

Paul Lynde 2009:

http://i44.tinypic.com/35mmja9.jpg

[ShowerBench]

I swear. I had this dream last night.

I saw Fez in a coffee shop. He was just drinking a soda and looking out the window.
I said Hi and he asked me to sit down. He bought me a coke.
I helped him load Kindle onto his iPod, and we looked for some interesting downloads.

I swear on my kids that's what happened in the dream.

Stugots is right. I gotta get out more.

That's so weird. I had this disturbing dream -- Fez and I were in a Pinellas Park coffee shop and he offered to buy me a Coke, and I said, "sure," and he said, "OK, what kind?" and I said, "Coke," and he said, "OK, what kind?" and I said, "Coke," and he said, "OK, what kind?" and I said, "Coke"...and on and on and on. I was afraid to go back to sleep.

[hanso]

Hi Fez
I enjoyed listening to
Christopher Hitchens - god is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
You might also.
Christopher Hitchens vs Al Sharpton on Atheism and God - The Full Debate - 1:29:10 - May 7, 2007
fora.tv
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I tried to edit my post. Guess you can't go back
You will see Hitchens quote the bible better than Sharpton.
Making Al not seem like a Rev. at all.

[bigtlovesbeer]

Fez did you ever listen to the Death of Superman or Batman: Knightfall? Both have pretty o.k. audio productions and are fun for passive listening.

[hanso]

This title is audio porn
8 Track Porn - The Lustful Sex Life of a Perverted Nympho Housewife.

[FUNKMAN]

http://www.tmecca.co.kr/util/imageloader.html?isbn=0679763309&size=T&

[pwrplantgirl]

You know, fez...

You should come up to visit Alaska and you can listen to The Tao of Pooh while sitting next to a safe, calm and serene waterfall!

Have fun!

[JAH1013]

If you enjoy Hiassen you really need to read Tim Dorsey.He's alot like Hiassen only funny.

Thanks, I'll pick it up. Any specific suggestions to start with?

[JAH1013]

That's a bizarre dream. In real life, you'd buy your own coke.

Who's buying everyone coke? I hear the first one's free.

[Aqualad]

An Unquiet Mind

Reading that book made my own mental problems worse...

[GrantB]

Hey FezFez! Why not try something by Chuck Palahniuk? You'll be hooked from beginning to end!

[hanso]

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (and journalist Bill Moyers).
is a great series. Ava. audio
Chapters:

1. Myth and the Modern World
2. The Journey Inward
3. The First Storytellers
4. Sacrifice and Bliss
5. The Hero's Adventure
6. The Gift of the Goddess
7. Tales of Love and Marriage
8. Masks of Eternity
9. The Tale of Buddha
Star Wars

In the first episode of the series, The Hero's Adventure,[1] and the fifth chapter of the book, "The Hero's Adventure," Moyers and Campbell discuss George Lucas' claim that Campbell's work directly influenced the creation of the Star Wars films.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Myth

[JohnnyDaytona]

"here the wild things are" It'll be short.


Love the Fezster.:clap: