Reading at t'moment?
#1501
Posted 04 June 2006 - 05:27 PM
The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower I), by Stephen King.
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
#1502
Posted 04 June 2006 - 05:30 PM
Amber Wizard by David Forbes
The Pub is Always Open
Proud supporter of the Wolves of Winter. Glory be to her Majesty, The Lady Snow.
Cursed Summer returns. The Lady Now Sleeps.
The Sexy Thatch Burning Physicist
Τον Πρωτος Αληθη Δεσποτην της Οικιας Αυτος
Proud supporter of the Wolves of Winter. Glory be to her Majesty, The Lady Snow.
Cursed Summer returns. The Lady Now Sleeps.
The Sexy Thatch Burning Physicist
Τον Πρωτος Αληθη Δεσποτην της Οικιας Αυτος
RodeoRanch said:
You're a rock.
A non-touching itself rock.
A non-touching itself rock.
#1503
Posted 04 June 2006 - 05:50 PM
I've been taking a break from fantasy, but here's what I'm reading until I get back on track:
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace (this is a re-read) - highly recommended metafiction
White Jazz by James Ellroy - part of his LA trilogy, including LA Confidential, you cannot find anything grittier than Ellroy
Hard as Nails by Dan Simmons - crime fiction, not as good as his Hyperion series, but not much is
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace (this is a re-read) - highly recommended metafiction
White Jazz by James Ellroy - part of his LA trilogy, including LA Confidential, you cannot find anything grittier than Ellroy
Hard as Nails by Dan Simmons - crime fiction, not as good as his Hyperion series, but not much is
#1504
Posted 04 June 2006 - 07:51 PM
The Bonehunters!
And so the First denied their Mother,
in their fury, and so were cast out,
doomed children of Mother Dark.
in their fury, and so were cast out,
doomed children of Mother Dark.
#1505
Posted 04 June 2006 - 08:26 PM
Finally managed to get my hand on Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan from the Library.
#1506
Posted 04 June 2006 - 09:09 PM
Man. I thought I would have a nice week to read, but I still haven't had much chance to read. As a result, I am still reading BH, intermittently. I have a good group of books lined up to take away with me this summer! When I have them all together I will post a list of what I will be reading at camp, and people can tell me which ones are good and which should be avoided!
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
#1507
Posted 04 June 2006 - 09:38 PM
Have at last been able to order NoK :banana: ...after much cajoling and (even to me ) annoying wheedleing (spl?)...only 5 weeks to wait...:eek: Still should be here in time for summer hols...how will I ration it out over two weeks though...:confused:
'Tell me, Tool, what dominates your thoughts?'
The Imass shrugged before replying. 'I think of Mafia, Adjunct.'
'Do all Imass think about Mafia?'
'No. Few think at all.'
'Why is that?'
The Imass leaned his head to one side and regarded her. 'Because, Adjunct, they are sheeple.'
Sometimes I wonder, "Why is that frisbee getting bigger?" ... and then it hits me.
The Imass shrugged before replying. 'I think of Mafia, Adjunct.'
'Do all Imass think about Mafia?'
'No. Few think at all.'
'Why is that?'
The Imass leaned his head to one side and regarded her. 'Because, Adjunct, they are sheeple.'
Sometimes I wonder, "Why is that frisbee getting bigger?" ... and then it hits me.
#1508
Posted 04 June 2006 - 09:42 PM
Do I understand it right, that someone is going to issue NoK in 2007? Bantam or Tor, I don't remember?
Sorry for off topic.
Sorry for off topic.
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
#1509
Posted 04 June 2006 - 10:28 PM
That would be good if they did...
Of course I just stole Broods copy of NoK. Oh, and Blood Follows and the Healthy Dead...
Of course I just stole Broods copy of NoK. Oh, and Blood Follows and the Healthy Dead...
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
#1510
Posted 05 June 2006 - 01:30 AM
Just Started Kate Elliot's second book, Prince Of Dogs. First eight pages have me in awe and wonder. She vividly paints, nay, brings to life! Her world in which 2 starving children piss in a corner.
Here's to hoping it gets better (Although in another thread Werthead said that it does. I'm trusting him.)
Here's to hoping it gets better (Although in another thread Werthead said that it does. I'm trusting him.)
#1511
Posted 05 June 2006 - 07:42 AM
reading troy, lord of the silver bow. its good:) classic gemmell!!
just read the watchmen by alan moore, was very good as well. entertaining read.
just read the watchmen by alan moore, was very good as well. entertaining read.
#1512
Posted 05 June 2006 - 11:16 AM
just started The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, so far so good, though I'm only about 30 pages in...
#1513
Posted 05 June 2006 - 05:42 PM
Reading list for the summer:
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke
The Last Templar - Raymond Khoury
The Ninja - Eric Lustbader
White Ninja - Eric Lustbader
I Know You Got Soul - Jeremy Clarkson.
Should keep me happy while at camp. Aside from The Ninja, I haven't read any of them.
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke
The Last Templar - Raymond Khoury
The Ninja - Eric Lustbader
White Ninja - Eric Lustbader
I Know You Got Soul - Jeremy Clarkson.
Should keep me happy while at camp. Aside from The Ninja, I haven't read any of them.
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
#1514 Guest_direwolf_*
Posted 08 June 2006 - 06:12 AM
Reading at the moment: Jean-Christophe Grange - La Ligne Noire
Next book: The Bonehunters
Next book: The Bonehunters
#1516
Posted 08 June 2006 - 08:54 AM
The Legend of Deathwalker. By David "My Characters are toughies" Gemmell.
I love Druss, he's so cool. If I were a woman and he were real, I'd get him to have my babies.
I love Druss, he's so cool. If I were a woman and he were real, I'd get him to have my babies.
#1518
Posted 08 June 2006 - 10:27 AM
Trouble said:
The Legend of Deathwalker. By David "My Characters are toughies" Gemmell.
I love Druss, he's so cool. If I were a woman and he were real, I'd get him to have my babies.
I love Druss, he's so cool. If I were a woman and he were real, I'd get him to have my babies.
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
#1519
Posted 08 June 2006 - 10:48 AM
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch is one of the best debut fantasy novels I've ever read. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it's better (though somewhat different) than Gardens of the Moon.
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"Try standing out in a winter storm all night and see how tough you are. Start with that. Then go into a bar and pick a fight and see how tough you are. And then go home and break crockery over your head. Start with those three and you'll be good to go."
- Bruce Campbell on how to be as cool as he is
- Bruce Campbell on how to be as cool as he is
#1520
Posted 08 June 2006 - 10:48 AM
I recently finished The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch. A really good book, which is surprising considering it got so much hype.
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