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Raistlin Majere
31-07-2004, 00:10
What Books Are You Currently Reading?
I read books all the time, and I am sure I am not the only one who reads through them at Ludicrous Speed (Space Balls) so, what are you reading?
I am reading Insurrection (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786927860/webmill0c-20/ref%3Dnosim/104-7974938-2300741), by Thomas M. Reid part of the War of the Spider Queen six part series.
Steve_Kow
31-07-2004, 00:18
Currently reading a collection of Mark Twain's short stories.
mysnistaken
31-07-2004, 00:21
run out of stuff to read so I'm actually starting on my US History homework..."The American Pageant" =/
suffering through dracula of my own free will (not assigned)...god i that era of literature
about to start name of the rose
going to reread Future of Freedom
SatansAvenger
31-07-2004, 00:28
crime and punishment, liking it a lot
an article about ethical egoism, very interesting
and...digital camera manual...
UserMathias
31-07-2004, 00:31
"Lalka" or "Doll" by Boleslaw Prus. The author was just plain amazing.
Next is Crime and Punishment. ^^
Starting on the 2 latest books of Stephen King's Dark Tower series.
Finished Herbert's Dune last night.
Start Turtledove's Guns of the South tonight.
kernelpops
31-07-2004, 00:48
Spiderman 2 novel from the movie
Drosselmeier
31-07-2004, 01:13
god i that era of literature
Love? Hate?
I'm reading You're Not A Stranger Here by Adam Haslett. It's a collection of short stories about freaks and marginalization. Pretty good so far.
Mmm, inssurection is good. So is Dissolution...are any past the first 2 out (hehe, I take it you haven't finished it yet. It's got the most amusing ending...shhh, I've said too much)
Raistlin Majere
31-07-2004, 01:23
Mmm, inssurection is good. So is Dissolution...are any past the first 2 out (hehe, I take it you haven't finished it yet. It's got the most amusing ending...shhh, I've said too much)
up to 5 is out, I dont mind spoilers...
I am one of the few people who can read things out of sync and peice them together mentally.
I'm giving in and reading the Da Vinci Code, even though I am very skeptical about books that gain such wide acclaim. It's good thus far though.
I just finished A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers, which I hope that everyone will read at some point. It's incredibly manic and introspective, all the time making fun of being manic and introspective. It's a very good read.
Canadia142
31-07-2004, 02:45
It's summer I wouldn't dare pick up a book. Although I have Computer Gaming World for my bathroom time.
I just finished The Fountainhead. I liked it a lot :)
Now I have to buy "And Then There Were None" By Agatha..something or other... I have to read it by August9th for stupid summer reading requirement D:
i'm reading a crown of swords by robert jordan.
(insert some witty comment here about how drawn out and stale his latest wot books have become)
SatansAvenger
31-07-2004, 04:09
Although I have Computer Gaming World for my bathroom time.
LOL me too!
Canadia142
31-07-2004, 04:25
LOL me too!
YES! you totally roxxor!
Malibu, CA
31-07-2004, 04:30
i just finished reading stephen king's book "the dark tower"
Some sort of self teach Tai Chi book...
i just finished reading stephen king's book "the dark tower"
Which one?
Malibu, CA
31-07-2004, 05:00
Which one?
the first one
the first one
Ahh the Gunslinger very good....love the series.
SomeCanadianGuy
31-07-2004, 05:34
I've gotten bored riding the bus to and from work, and I don't have time to stop by the library, so I'm going through my collection of Raymond E Feist novels. Finished "Prince of the Blood" last week, then finished "The King's Buccaneer" 2 days ago, and am currently starting the Riftwar Saga. Only 4 books in that series, then I've got the Serpentwar Saga to keep me entertained. I've yet to manage to get my hands on the Empire series (Iunno the real name, but it's all the "<blank> of the Empire" ones based on Kelewan.) Fantastic fantasy author, comparable perhaps to Tolkien in the sheer magnitude of his work.
Frightcrawler
31-07-2004, 06:39
1984 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0451524934/qid=1091251689/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-6005765-4739933?v=glance&s=books)
I finished Animal Farm about a week ago. Great book.
Ahh the Gunslinger very good....love the series.
Hell yeah, Dark Tower all the way! =)
Just started the Second Book of Swords by Fred Saberhagen. Good stuff.
-Oser
MasterOfPuppets
31-07-2004, 10:22
1984 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0451524934/qid=1091251689/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-6005765-4739933?v=glance&s=books)
I finished Animal Farm about a week ago. Great book.
:clap:
I just finished reading that too.
I had to read 1984 after I finished Brave New World.
This is on my own free time, by the way.
Currently reading On The Beach by Nevil Shute.
Next up is Pledged: The Secret Life Of Sororities by Alexandra Robbins. No, it's not some fantasy I'm trying to fufill. The author pretended to be a college student so she could join a sorority and write a book exposing all the crap that goes on. I hate the whole idea of the "greek life", so this book sounds fantastic. I might have to send it to USC's president after I'm done, so he can see what his precious greeks do in their spare time.
After that is Girlfriend 44 by Mark Barrowcliffe. The only book I've ever read that made me laugh out loud on every page was The Ginger Man. This book is supposedly in the same style as that, so I have high hopes.
Then about 10 more books, but I'll stop listing now. :)
Ash Housewares
31-07-2004, 10:54
I was reading "The Last Days of Patton" but I don't know where it is
I'm in the middle of the Foundation series (waiting to start "Second Foundation) also reading The Hobbit and about to start on the 4th book of the Dune series
StarStageGurl
31-07-2004, 15:03
I just finished The Phantom of the Opera, the original novel. It's SOOOOoooooo soooo goood:P
I'm currently reading Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. He's a very smart author.
masterazn
31-07-2004, 15:06
I'm "reading" this book called The Great Gatsby. I have no idea what it's about. Apparently, this dude named Gatsby or something does stuff, it's impossible to understand. So what I am really reading is teh betsest book evar: TEH COMUNSMIST MAINIFESTA by TEH MARL KARX!!!!!11one11
Cygnus434
31-07-2004, 15:48
I'm currently reading "The Principles of Computer Hardware" by Alan Clements along with "Applied C: An Introduction and More" by Fischer, et al.
Both are really easy to read and are not too confusing. Clements is especially good with his light humor in selected parts.
Actually I'm just reading different chapters and trying to get a jump on the next level classes at school in the Fall.
I'm reading up on Input/Output methods and Advanced Pointer Techniques, respectively, in the two books.
Going to get a jump start on my Differential Equations course and start out going over "A First Course in Differential Equations" by Dennis Zills. *shrug*
What can I say, I love this stuff! :winner:
BongJohnSilver
31-07-2004, 15:59
I love book! :cheesy: I collect and keep almost every single one I buy. I have a 5 shelf high ornate oak bookshelf in my room chock full of wonderful reads! Currently I'm reading the latest from Anne Rice. Blood Canticle. Lestat de Lioncourt is teh 1337. I want to go out and buy The DaVinci Code... Next up for me is probably Kurt Cobain : Journals or Rhapsody(again, can't get enough of it) by Elizabeth Haydon! :bow:
AeroJonesy
31-07-2004, 16:15
Almost done with Dune, then it's Dune Messiah.
Gabber359
31-07-2004, 16:24
Dune Messiah (just finished...again)
Children of Dune (finished)
Chapterhouse: Dune (about halfway through)
Just bought Dune: House Corrino (already got through House Atreides and House Harkonnen)
AeroJonesy
31-07-2004, 16:26
Are any of the books after Children of Dune good? I've had several friends say read up to Children of Dune, but don't waste your time after that.
shotime77780
31-07-2004, 16:27
currrently reading "The Chinese Bell Murders" by Robert van Gulik
my brother picked it up and thought it said "The Chinese Ball Murders"...........
The Lazy Mans Guide to Enlightenment - Thadeus Golas.
Now I have to buy "And Then There Were None" By Agatha..something or other... I have to read it by August9th for stupid summer reading requirement D:
Agatha Christie. I like that book...
I'm reading The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl.
Technetium
31-07-2004, 18:39
Generally, I don't have the attention span necessary to get much reading done. The last book I read was Return of the King, and it took me about 10 months. I wanted to make sure I had it read before I saw the movie.
Are any of the books after Children of Dune good? I've had several friends say read up to Children of Dune, but don't waste your time after that.
I agree. They are definately not the best books.
But I'm a perfectionist, and then I forced myself to read them anyway.
I consider them what the Silmarilion (sp?) is to LotR.
I loved the prequels much more.
Although is just pulp, they were a nice read.
I just finished 'Da Vinci Code'.
Dont know what next.
Have 3 or 4 options.
Grr pIER
memememe173
31-07-2004, 23:37
Currently re-reading the Elminster series, in preperation for Elminster's Daughter after that I'll read Forward the Foundation to complete my 3rd re-through of the series
Mr Bones
31-07-2004, 23:45
The Bridge - Iain Banks (bit so so atm but has its moments) and should be starting Jazz - Tony Morrision soon...
i just finished reading stephen king's book "the dark tower"
CONTINUE THE SERIES, EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY HATE IT!!! In all seriousness, it gets slow around the 4th book, but gets amazing
I'm in the middle of the Foundation series (waiting to start "Second Foundation) also reading The Hobbit and about to start on the 4th book of the Dune series
Got to love Asimov the man was the master of sci fi
Vorzheva
01-08-2004, 04:14
Started the myth series by Robert Asprin. Eh...I don't recommend it, but it was only $.50 *shrug* Next is...Sex and the Single Vampire which was $.50 too (library had a book sale :clap: ) I'm hoping it's funny and not too romantic...couldn't really tell by the back of the book.
memememe173
01-08-2004, 04:18
I enjoyed the myth series =/
Technetium
01-08-2004, 04:21
I enjoyed the myth series =/
Me, too. Some funny stuff there. A little in the same style as the Xanth series, I guess.
I love book! :cheesy: I collect and keep almost every single one I buy. I have a 5 shelf high ornate oak bookshelf in my room chock full of wonderful reads! Currently I'm reading the latest from Anne Rice. Blood Canticle. Lestat de Lioncourt is teh 1337. I want to go out and buy The DaVinci Code... Next up for me is probably Kurt Cobain : Journals or Rhapsody(again, can't get enough of it) by Elizabeth Haydon! :bow:
Elizabeth Haydon quickly became my favorite author after reading Rhapsody.
I've read the other 2 in that series (Prophesy and Destiny), as well as Requiem For The Sun.
Tomorrow or the next day, Elegy For A Lost Star is due to be released, and I shall be snatching it up asap. PM me if you'd like a link to a forum dedicated to her writing. Ms. Haydon posts there often, and is quite a nice lady.
Are any of the books after Children of Dune good? I've had several friends say read up to Children of Dune, but don't waste your time after that.
Some of the later books became very slow-paced and hard to read. I didn't like the 2 or 3 after Children, but Chapterhouse: Dune (last in the series by Frank) was quite good.
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