Since I was 18 (I am now 66) I read, every year, “On the road”.
I read it in the normal and “original scroll” version, both in Italian and English and every time I read it I am with Sal (Jack) and Dean (Neal) in the back seat of the car watching the center line of the road scroll by.
I love Dr. Seuss. So sad that they decided a couple of my favorites were too offensive to remain in print. Reading (and loving) Scrambled Eggs Super did not in any way make me bigoted. Fortunately I still know it by heart!
As a teacher of History, I read many books, usually non-fiction. However, there is nothing wrong with reading a fun and very light book like Green Ham and Eggs. The entire library of Dr Seuss I truly enjoyed at so many levels. Twp of only some of my favorite light comic books series are the Wallace the Brave series and one entitled “Guide to Life” by Art and Chip Sanson ……
I am an anomaly. I rarely read a book more than once. There is always something new to look forward to. That said, I have recently re-read a few books. My child has insisted I re-read “The Witching Hour” because it will be a TV show soon called, I think, “Mayfair Witches.” She said she has read it at least 5 times. It’s not a quick read, and it’s part of a series, I think. I remember little of it, which disappointed her. I said I have probably read a thousand books since and cannot retain everything. Thus, the re-read orders.
“Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Sheldon Leonard. Or any western novel by Louis L’Amour. Or the Travis McGee series by John D. MacDonald. Lots of good “old” stuff out there.
“Green Eggs and Ham”: You can read it to yourself. You can read it to an elf. You can read it with your kid. You can read it with a squid. You can read it here or there and you can read it anywhere. I do so like “Green Eggs and Ham”, I do so like to read it, Sam-I-Am.
Nice to see that so many people here grew up with Dr. Seuss. I did too, and I still love his work. And yes, I read them to my kids when they were growing up (thanks to Boris Karloff for providing the inspiration for how to do the voice of the Grinch!).
As for the issue of re-reading books, the older I get, the harder it is to justify the practice; so many books, so little time — but that doesn’t mean I don’t still do it.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 11 months ago
Since I was 18 (I am now 66) I read, every year, “On the road”.
I read it in the normal and “original scroll” version, both in Italian and English and every time I read it I am with Sal (Jack) and Dean (Neal) in the back seat of the car watching the center line of the road scroll by.
angelolady Premium Member 11 months ago
I read some Seuss sometimes. It’s fun.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 11 months ago
Brutus is right: Russian classics are long and complicated and with too many characters.
cracker65 11 months ago
I love the doctor Seuss books. I read them as a child, and I read them to my kids. I think I could recite GE&H without cracking the book.
GROG Premium Member 11 months ago
I was thinking The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
nosirrom 11 months ago
Don’t read “Goodnight Moon” It’ll put you to sleep.
mischugenah 11 months ago
I’m always up to read Treasure Island again.
jmworacle 11 months ago
I’m afraid “Green Eggs and Ham” is above Brutus’ mental capacity.
The Reader Premium Member 11 months ago
At least it won’t leave any stains on that sweater.
Justanolddude Premium Member 11 months ago
When he said classics my only choice is Peanuts.
Doug Taylor Premium Member 11 months ago
The first book I read that was not forced on me in School was Thirteen Days by RFK.
Carl Premium Member 11 months ago
The classic comic section comes highly recommended.
[Traveler] Premium Member 11 months ago
I usually read novels, but I recently read The Wright Brothers by McCullough that I found fascinating
Just-me 11 months ago
Sometimes the childhood classics are the best.
preacherman Premium Member 11 months ago
I have the movies of The Brothers Karamazov and War and Peace. My favorite books are Those Who Love and New Heaven, New Earth.
timinwsac Premium Member 11 months ago
How bout Cannery Row followed by Sweet Thursday?
Geophyzz 11 months ago
How about Christmas in Shacktown or The Mummy’s Ring.
dwdl21 11 months ago
My kind of reading as well…LOL
Saddenedby Premium Member 11 months ago
Do you like green eggs and ham? Yes, I do Sam I am! I like them in a boat and with a goat and up a tree and with a bee……………………….
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 11 months ago
Atta boy Brutus .
dbrucepm 11 months ago
I’m thinking my Wizard of Id and B.C. books, although reading the Discworld books has me planning to re-read the Myth series by Robert Asprin
SofaKing 11 months ago
I recently read “The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test” for the first time. A bit dated, but interesting.
Chris 11 months ago
enjoy your Dr. Seuss books, I sure did. ;)
PlatudimusAtom Premium Member 11 months ago
We’ve all become a bit ADD thanks to technology and Brutus’s commitments on the classics seems to reflect that.
Robert4170 11 months ago
Dr. Seuss fits right in with Brutus’ level of intellect.
CorkLock 11 months ago
Brutus doesn’t want to get too smart just fed right.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 11 months ago
I love Dr. Seuss. So sad that they decided a couple of my favorites were too offensive to remain in print. Reading (and loving) Scrambled Eggs Super did not in any way make me bigoted. Fortunately I still know it by heart!
ChessPirate 11 months ago
“Stu the Cockatoo is New at the Zoo”? ☺
MeGoNow Premium Member 11 months ago
Perhaps Curious George. My favorite is Curious George and the High Tension Line. Or the companion series, Furious George.
raybarb44 11 months ago
As a teacher of History, I read many books, usually non-fiction. However, there is nothing wrong with reading a fun and very light book like Green Ham and Eggs. The entire library of Dr Seuss I truly enjoyed at so many levels. Twp of only some of my favorite light comic books series are the Wallace the Brave series and one entitled “Guide to Life” by Art and Chip Sanson ……
KEA 11 months ago
Personally, I’d start with Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Classic.
christelisbetty 11 months ago
The “Children’s” books, that grow with your level of understanding:“Through the Looking Glass”& “Alice In Wonderland”.
Moonkey Premium Member 11 months ago
I am an anomaly. I rarely read a book more than once. There is always something new to look forward to. That said, I have recently re-read a few books. My child has insisted I re-read “The Witching Hour” because it will be a TV show soon called, I think, “Mayfair Witches.” She said she has read it at least 5 times. It’s not a quick read, and it’s part of a series, I think. I remember little of it, which disappointed her. I said I have probably read a thousand books since and cannot retain everything. Thus, the re-read orders.
thevideostoreguy 11 months ago
Something accessible by the common man! I’m sure there’s a Captain Underpants book with your name on it, Brutus.
paranormal 11 months ago
Or a thin pamphlet…
cuzinron47 11 months ago
I think you should go with the pop-up books, but that might be too much action for you.
dlaemmerhirt999 11 months ago
If you can tolerate violence, I suggest Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels! BRUTAL, but WONDERFUL!
petermerck 11 months ago
Classics Illustrated comics might be a good solution.
billfl Premium Member 11 months ago
I love Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. I feel it should be required reading in high school.
ctownman 11 months ago
What a marvelous presentation of a simple (or simpleton) idea! Chip – a masterful comic writer!
bigplayray 11 months ago
My wife laughs at me cuz I always go back and re-read Steven King!
Paul D Premium Member 11 months ago
“Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Sheldon Leonard. Or any western novel by Louis L’Amour. Or the Travis McGee series by John D. MacDonald. Lots of good “old” stuff out there.
T... 11 months ago
Gladys replies, “ask Wilberforce, see if he’s still got that Dr. Suess book you gave him that you saved from when you went to elementary school”…
T... 11 months ago
Gladys continues, “I know your’re kidding, but we are, a quite well read couple”…
Mentor397 11 months ago
A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
djtenltd 11 months ago
Next, Brutus should read “Hop On Pop”. Or “Are You My Mother?”
Doug K 11 months ago
“Green Eggs and Ham”: You can read it to yourself. You can read it to an elf. You can read it with your kid. You can read it with a squid. You can read it here or there and you can read it anywhere. I do so like “Green Eggs and Ham”, I do so like to read it, Sam-I-Am.
gopher gofer 11 months ago
if brutus is having trouble sleeping he could opt for moby dick… ☺
krs27 11 months ago
Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth
paullp Premium Member 11 months ago
Nice to see that so many people here grew up with Dr. Seuss. I did too, and I still love his work. And yes, I read them to my kids when they were growing up (thanks to Boris Karloff for providing the inspiration for how to do the voice of the Grinch!).
As for the issue of re-reading books, the older I get, the harder it is to justify the practice; so many books, so little time — but that doesn’t mean I don’t still do it.
rob.home 11 months ago
It took me most of the year to read W&P in bed in 1969.
Mountain Meg 11 months ago
My kids and I loved Boynton.