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Can Books be better than TV?

falco85
edited December 2006 in General
^can it?.....I mean i always give them up to watch some special program, but would you rate them higher then watching TV?

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  • Smartso
    edited November 2006
    Well, a book has the conveniance of being able to pick up whenever, and wherever you are. So although I would rate books higher, I will put down a book if theres somthing on Tv I want to watch.
  • Malakaiii
    edited November 2006
    It depends on what kind of mood you are in. Watching TV is more passive than reading, so if you just want to slouch and stare, it's a good choice.

    But at least if you are reading a book you don't have to watch damn commercials and you don't find yourself reading something you really dislike because it's all you have (how many times have you watched a stupid TV show because it's all that's on?!)

    I canceled my TV a few years ago and I will never pay for cable TV again. I read about a book a week, and watch a ton of movies. My time is better spent!
  • JohnnyBoy
    edited November 2006
    They have books now?
  • Insatiable
    edited December 2006
    Books if you want to get smart. But I do find myself enjoying good reads simply because I want to.

    TV if you want entertainment. Satellite all the way!!!
  • Malakaiii
    edited December 2006
    Five highly entertaining books that probably don't make you smarter:
    -Choke by Chuck Palahniuk (he wrote Fight Club)
    -The Beach by Alex Garland
    -The Contortionist's Handbook by Craig Cleavenger
    -Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
    -Oryx & Crake by Margaret Atwood
  • TiNgLu_SiNgH
    edited December 2006
    I used to read all the time but I don't have time anymore... tvs so much easier no?
  • Malakaiii
    edited December 2006
    But a book fits in your pocket while you are waiting for the skytrain or a bus or a class to start!

    Come ON people. :wink:
  • Smartso
    edited December 2006
    Has anyone read the "The Giver" by Lois Lowry... one book which definietly influenced my way of thinking as a kid
  • Malakaiii
    edited December 2006
    Yeah! That's an awesome book and quick to read when you are an adult. There is also a sequel called Gathering Blue which wasn't as amazing, but still a good read.
  • Smartso
    edited December 2006
    :O Really?! I gotta get that I had no idea. Is it a continuation or is it a seperate story all together? Thanks again
  • Malakaiii
    edited December 2006
    It's a separate story that's sort of connected. There is a different main character, a girl.

    Here it is at Amazon.ca
  • Karmagrl
    edited December 2006
    books are way better, they keep ur mind stimulated... cuz usually ur imagining the story in ur head too.. plus readin makes u a better writer
  • TiNgLu_SiNgH
    edited December 2006
    Reading definitely makes you a better writer across the board.

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