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Originally Posted by PeteDz
I have never been a reader, but added it to my bucket list. Experience has shown that the smartest people are those who read a lot. So, I am going to try to read each day. As an engineer, most of my reading, and writing, has been technical journals. I am interested in getting into a novel, or two. I need some suggestions that might get me weened into reading again. Anyone have any ideas for a 63 yo male engineer?
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Try Michael Crichton if you are into technical stuff along with good realistic science fiction.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Crichton
Some of his books have been made into movies--
Disclosure,
Terminal Man,
Jurassic Park,
Sphere,
Timeline,
The Andromedia Strain and
Congo among others. He has also played a role in other films like
Twister and
Westworld.