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SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
The Bourne Ultimatum. Damn good book so far...
Jugendstil
Member
Just finished Cryptonomicon and A Yellow Raft on Blue Water. Definitely gonna check out more Neal Stephenson, Cryptonomicon was excellent.
I started War and Peace at the beginning of this month, and it's all I've been reading--I'm about a third of the way through. It has a reputation for being difficult, but I think that's in part unearned. It's not difficult, just long--but no longer than any of the multiple-volume fantasy epics like LOTR. (The edition I bought splits the novel into three separate hardcovers with a slipcase, which I'm convinced is the way it ought to be read).
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just finished, the curious incident with the dog in the night time, very good, well written (written in the style of someone with Aspergers Syndrome).
Now, a wild sheep chase by Haruki Murakami, interesting and weird....
to go, cloud atlas and the life of Pi.
Now, a wild sheep chase by Haruki Murakami, interesting and weird....
to go, cloud atlas and the life of Pi.
ToyMachine228
Member
The last thing I read willingly was Daredevil: Yellow...But I'm also reading The Way of Duty by Joy Day Buel & Richard Buel Jr. for my History class in college. I'm on page 4 :lol
Meier said:
Hey Nostradamus! is a fine book, much better than Eleanor Rigby imo. Actually Eleanor Rigby is Coupland's 'worst' book, sounds too familiar when you've read all his works and not too well written.
I've yet to read A long way down but I can hardly wait, I love Horny's style even when he's talking about soccer (I hate soccer) in Fever Pitch.
N Coward Parody said:
Same here, highly recommended. Too bad Franzen's second book isn't as good as The Corrections. Loved Jesus' Son too, wonderful short stories.
You might enjoy Amy Hempel's "reasons to live" if you haven't read it yet. Listed on Palahniuk's Palahniuk-esque authors page along with Coupland, Hornby, Denis Johnson, Alex Garland and J.G. Ballard.
Property of Jumpship
Banned
Just started A Game of Thrones by Martin.
Also some stuff for my American Lit, Critical Theory, and Ways of Knowing classes.
Also some stuff for my American Lit, Critical Theory, and Ways of Knowing classes.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
I am indeed reading The Stand by Stephen King as I thought I might. It's great, though inevitably there's less tension as I know when scares are and aren't going to appear during the build ups.
After this I'm not sure. Might read something completely different, Pride And Prejudice or Emma or something like that off my mum's bookshelf.
After that the follwoing books are all released in quick succession:
October 1st
October 11th
October 17th
I know the WoT has gone shit, and the last book was truly godawful, but I can't help myself! I need to know where the story's going, and I need to know now. I can't even wait for the paperback
It's the one thing where my mind just refuses to follow any sort of logic. Besides, I hear it's got some good reviews, maybe it's a return to form. I haven't read the reviews though, despise knowing anything about a book's story before going into it.
After this I'm not sure. Might read something completely different, Pride And Prejudice or Emma or something like that off my mum's bookshelf.
After that the follwoing books are all released in quick succession:
October 1st
October 11th
October 17th
I know the WoT has gone shit, and the last book was truly godawful, but I can't help myself! I need to know where the story's going, and I need to know now. I can't even wait for the paperback
It's the one thing where my mind just refuses to follow any sort of logic. Besides, I hear it's got some good reviews, maybe it's a return to form. I haven't read the reviews though, despise knowing anything about a book's story before going into it.
sans_pants
avec_pénis
Almost done:
Probably wont get to Guns, Germs and Steel till winter break.
And I read the Sun Also Rises about twice a year so I will probably read that as well.
Probably wont get to Guns, Germs and Steel till winter break.
And I read the Sun Also Rises about twice a year so I will probably read that as well.
sans_pants
avec_pénis
Error Macro said:
The sound and the fury is hard to follow, especially the first part.
lovelyarsenic
Member
Biology: a guide to the natural world
Child Development
Western Civilization
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
college reading *woot*
Go ask Alice
The Bridge at Andau
Darwin Awards II
...and then of course a variety of magazines
Child Development
Western Civilization
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
college reading *woot*
Go ask Alice
The Bridge at Andau
Darwin Awards II
...and then of course a variety of magazines
wandering goat
Member
I just purchased Many Ways to Nirvana by the Dalai Lama, so that. I'm also plodding through the latest Wheel of Time. I haven't even finished the prologue yet (which is getting more intimidating with each book) because school's kept me busy. People say that the book isn't good, which is sad because I thought Winter's Heart was the best one in a while and am interested in finding out where it's going to go with
the Daughter of the Nine Moons and a cleansed saidin.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Kurashima said:
Given that probably the main complaint about the book is how unfinished it felt (though there were others), you're in a good position with Knife of Dreams coming so soon. Sure, the book won't actually change, but you also won't finish and think "What, that's it? That's what I waited all this time for? And now I have to wait 2 years for the rest of the story that should have been in this one? Damn you Jordan!". You can practically read it as one.
sans_pants
avec_pénis
Chony said:
i have utopia, only read half but i always get bored with books at the halfway point
Star Power
Member
current:
in the pipeline:
in the pipeline:
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
Asda were very naughty and released it at least 2 days early, to my shock as I walked past the book section. Might have to try them more often.
Oh and it's fine so far, quite interesting, but boy I wish Pratchett would write another Rincewind/the Wizards or Death book. I used to love the Watch books so much, but he won't leave the bloody things alone! I'd quite like a Witches book personally, I have a real softspot for them, but I realise that's kind of covered with the Tiffany Aching novels, so I won't complain.
None of that made any sense unless there are other Discworld readers here.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Previously:
KUNG-FU HIGH SCHOOL! Not particularly good, but with a concept like that, how could I resist? It's pretty graphic at times, but mostly consists of young adult-level writing. Eh.
Currently:
This is great fun thus far. Gets slightly angsty at times, but I'll survive.
KUNG-FU HIGH SCHOOL! Not particularly good, but with a concept like that, how could I resist? It's pretty graphic at times, but mostly consists of young adult-level writing. Eh.
Currently:
This is great fun thus far. Gets slightly angsty at times, but I'll survive.
What am I reading?
Well, it's October, so I must be reading:
British Intelligence in the Second World War
The Double-Cross System in the War of 1939 to 1945
Intelligence Investigations: How Ultra Changed History
A Century of Spies
A World of Nations
The Limits of Empire
Plus course readers for POL201, the politics of development, HIS343: the History of Modern Espionage, HIS281, the History of Modern Japan.
And that's just for starters.
Well, it's October, so I must be reading:
British Intelligence in the Second World War
The Double-Cross System in the War of 1939 to 1945
Intelligence Investigations: How Ultra Changed History
A Century of Spies
A World of Nations
The Limits of Empire
Plus course readers for POL201, the politics of development, HIS343: the History of Modern Espionage, HIS281, the History of Modern Japan.
And that's just for starters.
Eel O'Brian
Member
The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan. It's one of those books I'd been planning to read for years but just now got around to. Great, fairly thorough account of the D-Day invasion, and reads somewhat like a novel.
CajoleJuice
Member
Just had to read All Quiet on the Western Front for history class. Damn good book, no wonder it's considered to be a classic.
MaverickX9
Member
Pretty good, well written, and very witty.
kablooey said:
I thought it was great, probably more so than American Gods. Some very odd stuff at the back of the book, though - basically it's like a DVD special edition, complete with deleted scene and bonus features.
I'm currently reading through K J Parker's Scavenger trilogy (Shadow, Pattern, Memory). Picked up Shadow in a sale a long time ago, and only just got round to picking up the other two.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
Good and quite interesting. The characters, nations, history, etc. is a bit to keep up with as for some reason his naming system doesn't resonate with me that great. Still loving it.
Just started this, too early to say much. Seems to have a larger interest in Europe than most political books here (US) in comparing it to our "Empire".
Just got this as well.
In all seriousness, Boogie, I would recommend that book if you're looking for something to read. It's pretty badly written but there are a lot of interesting behind-the-scenes details regarding the formation of the UFC.
Also, I picked up Eddie Bravo's book, Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed. I would highly recommend it. It focuses on no gi grappling and I firmly believe his techniques are going to revolutionize MMA.
Also, I picked up Eddie Bravo's book, Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed. I would highly recommend it. It focuses on no gi grappling and I firmly believe his techniques are going to revolutionize MMA.