A Question of Books

[Sweet_n_Curious]

I know there have been previous threads about book recommendations, so I apologize now for any redundancy. Also, please forgive me if I break any rules of etiquette, as this is my first thread.

I've been through the library and recently finished The New Bottoming Book, Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns and Come Hither. I'm looking for advice on where to turn next, seeing that I'm on a limited budget (otherwise I'd buy anything I could get my hands, seeing as I love to read).

So, would you recommend a sub read something like The New Topping Book? Are Different Loving and/or SM:101 different enough from the others I've read to make them worth a purchase (right now) or do you have others you would recommend I read first (even though I know they are both highly recommended books)?

I'll leave it at that for now and thank you in advance for any advice/recommendations you care to share And my apologies again for the redundancy; thanks for your patience!

 

[SweetErika]

I don't know about the others, but Different Loving rehashed a lot of what I'd already learned online and by talking to people. Amazon probably has a preview with a ToC in it, if you're curious about the basic content.

It's a good primer, and definitely has some interesting history and stories, but I'm guessing a lot of the content's been covered in what you've read thus far. Plus, so much that's similar (and more helpful/practical) is also available online, for free.

 

[Kailey_86]

i have heard that SM 101 is a great book. i haven't read it myself but i had it recommended to me by several people. If you like fiction, i really enjoyed reading Carrie's Story and Safe Word, both by Molly Weatherfield. Then there is the classic Story of O.

 

[Chicklet]

SM101 is really good. I liked it a lot. I find a lot of the stuff in those books just to be the same information over and over, though. But I mean, you can never read too much = )

I'm not all the way through Different Loving but I have read some of it. It's also a good read, so far.

 

[Sweet_n_Curious]

I don't know about the others, but Different Loving rehashed a lot of what I'd already learned online and by talking to people. Amazon probably has a preview with a ToC in it, if you're curious about the basic content.

It's a good primer, and definitely has some interesting history and stories, but I'm guessing a lot of the content's been covered in what you've read thus far. Plus, so much that's similar (and more helpful/practical) is also available online, for free.

I figured that would be the case, a lot of similarities that is. I thought I would get some input just to see what other people suggested and I thank you very much for yours I have found quite a bit of information on-line, especially with so much conveniently located in the library, sometimes its just nice to have a book though and I'm sure I'll end up getting them both (and more) eventually.

 

[Sweet_n_Curious]

i have heard that SM 101 is a great book. i haven't read it myself but i had it recommended to me by several people. If you like fiction, i really enjoyed reading Carrie's Story and Safe Word, both by Molly Weatherfield. Then there is the classic Story of O.

Thank you so much for your input I did actually read Story of O, but I will definitely be sure to check out the others you mentioned.

 

[Sweet_n_Curious]

SM101 is really good. I liked it a lot. I find a lot of the stuff in those books just to be the same information over and over, though. But I mean, you can never read too much = )

I'm not all the way through Different Loving but I have read some of it. It's also a good read, so far.

I happen to agree with you 100%, you can never read too much! I've got both of them in my "Wish List" on Amazon now, along with a few others. I found Come Hither to be a bit...lacking, or maybe just not what I was looking for. Thanks for contributing!

 

[Evil_Geoff]

SM: 101 by Jay Wiseman is a "how-to" guide for SM, more in line with The New Topping Book than Different Loving by Brame, Brame, and Jacobs.

Different Loving is an academic book, almost a kind of textbook overview of "this is what's out there, and these are some of the people who do this sort of thing". It was intended to reach a more scholarly market, for sex educators, sociologists and psychologists/psychiatrists to give them better information about various kinks and the head spaces of those who are kinky.

It was ground-breaking when it was first published in 1993, but so much has been written and published since that time. The doors were opened, and the trickle has become a stream... *grins* The free exchange of ideas and information allowed by the internet is a good thing.

But remember that there are people who try to make a living by writing about, and for, this lifestyle. Supporting their efforts (and their publishers) by purchasing their books, is a "good thing." It keeps the quality stuff coming.

 

[Nerida]

i have heard that SM 101 is a great book. i haven't read it myself but i had it recommended to me by several people. If you like fiction, i really enjoyed reading Carrie's Story and Safe Word, both by Molly Weatherfield. Then there is the classic Story of O.

I loved both Carrie's Story and Safe Word. Highly recommed them if you are looking for more the "fiction" type of book.

 

[Sweet_n_Curious]

SM: 101 by Jay Wiseman is a "how-to" guide for SM, more in line with The New Topping Book than Different Loving by Brame, Brame, and Jacobs.

Different Loving is an academic book, almost a kind of textbook overview of "this is what's out there, and these are some of the people who do this sort of thing". It was intended to reach a more scholarly market, for sex educators, sociologists and psychologists/psychiatrists to give them better information about various kinks and the head spaces of those who are kinky.

It was ground-breaking when it was first published in 1993, but so much has been written and published since that time. The doors were opened, and the trickle has become a stream... *grins* The free exchange of ideas and information allowed by the internet is a good thing.

But remember that there are people who try to make a living by writing about, and for, this lifestyle. Supporting their efforts (and their publishers) by purchasing their books, is a "good thing." It keeps the quality stuff coming.

Sorry its taken me so long to comment. I wanted to thank you, EG (or Geoff, which do you prefer?) for your input. I was hoping to get a response like this. I never know how much faith to put in the descriptions and reviews from Amazon, or the like. Its nice to have input and opinions from someone who has read the books. Thank you again.

I will certainly continue adding to my library, both to increase my own knowledge and understanding, and perhaps in some small way to encourage and support authors in their continued endeavors, which helps us all I think (especially us newbies).

I hope you're having a lovely weekend!

 

[Sweet_n_Curious]

I loved both Carrie's Story and Safe Word. Highly recommed them if you are looking for more the "fiction" type of book.

Thanks Nerida, for your recommendations. I will definitely keep them in mind the next time I'm in the mood for something other than required reading for class! Sorry for the delay in responding, I really appreciate that you took the time to comment. Thanks again

 

[Evil_Geoff]

Sorry its taken me so long to comment. I wanted to thank you, EG (or Geoff, which do you prefer?) for your input.

You're quite welcome, glad you found my thoughts useful.

In chat I typically answer to EG, my friends call me Geoff. For the most part you can call me pretty much anything, just don't call me late for dinner! *chuckles* Either way I'm not offended.

 

[Sweet_n_Curious]

In chat I typically answer to EG, my friends call me Geoff. For the most part you can call me pretty much anything, just don't call me late for dinner! *chuckles* Either way I'm not offended.

Phew, I certainly wouldn't want to offend anyone. It can happen so easily when there is no body language, facial expression or tone of voice to go by. One thing I hate about the internet, sometimes things get lost in the translation. Thanks again, EG!

Oh, and dinner is at 8:30