I recently got back into reading regularly, and I've seen some discussion about books pop up, so I'm making a thread for book discussion. Talk about opinions on certain books, seek/give recommendations, tell what you're currently reading, etc. Have fun.
I started Hyperion by Dan Simmons today. I'm a quarter of the way through it and it's started to pick up. It starts off kind of slow but I'm enjoying it so far.
I pretty much only read MTG or Warhammer 40k, more specifically the Horus Heresy books.
I would highly recommend reading the artifacts cycle to learn how MTG really came to be in the fluff world.
Second would be the Ice Age cycle. This set is by far my favorite cycle in the books. And I've read a lot.
I've been reading a lot of Chuck Palahnuik and Neil Gaiman lately. I'm currently reading The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice, so far so good.
I started Catching Fire a few days ago. I like this world, the plot, and the characters but I'm not the target audience and the love triangle feels kind of rehashed from other young adult novels.
Though I haven't read this series recently I'm dying for the new Name of the Wind book in 2014. If you haven't read Patrick Rothfus' books DO.
Ted Dekker, Frank Peretti, Christopher Paolini, and of course Tolkein are my favorite authors. Currently reading The Oath by Peretti, might reread Paolini's Inheritance series next, it was great the first time through. :)
the art of fielding by chad harbach and mr. peanut by adam ross are my two favorite novels.
Not a reader but of the dozen or so books I have read, I absolutely fell in love with the Halo series. I love the games and all, but the books are 10x better and I hate to read!
Quote from: Langku on November 25, 2013, 12:39:52 AM
I started Catching Fire a few days ago. I like this world, the plot, and the characters but I'm not the target audience and the love triangle feels kind of rehashed from other young adult novels.
We just saw the movie. It was fantastic. I tried to read The Hunger Games a few years ago and couldn't get into it. I may try to again after I finish Hyperion.
Also if anyone is on Goodreads, feel free to add me:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/25921841-mike-harris
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I started Catching Fire a few days ago. I like this world, the plot, and the characters but I'm not the target audience and the love triangle feels kind of rehashed from other young adult novels.
We just saw the movie. It was fantastic. I tried to read The Hunger Games a few years ago and couldn't get into it. I may try to again after I finish Hyperion.
I was the exact opposite, as soon as I started reading them...I was hooked. Finished the first two in one day >_<
Young adult novels are kinda a guilty pleasure for me. Maximum Ride, the hunger games, his dark materials, the warriors, red wall, all that and more get me hooked easily haha.
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I started Catching Fire a few days ago. I like this world, the plot, and the characters but I'm not the target audience and the love triangle feels kind of rehashed from other young adult novels.
We just saw the movie. It was fantastic. I tried to read The Hunger Games a few years ago and couldn't get into it. I may try to again after I finish Hyperion.
I was the exact opposite, as soon as I started reading them...I was hooked. Finished the first two in one day >_<
I would probably enjoy it this go-around since I rediscovered my love of reading. When I first tried to read it, I was more occupied with other things.
Quote from: Anoobass on November 25, 2013, 03:02:55 AM
Not a reader but of the dozen or so books I have read, I absolutely fell in love with the Halo series. I love the games and all, but the books are 10x better and I hate to read!
Ah, yes! That collection of gritty, gory, sci-fi short stories was amazing! I have a few of them myself.
Finally got around to reading The Walking Dead #116 and #117. Very excellent. Also read Joe Hill's short story Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, a zombie story told through Tweets. It's on Amazon for $0.99 if anyone is interested.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on November 28, 2013, 11:39:54 AM
Finally got around to reading The Walking Dead #116 and #117. Very excellent. Also read Joe Hill's short story Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, a zombie story told through Tweets. It's on Amazon for $0.99 if anyone is interested.
why would anyone tell a story through tweets?
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Quote from: Mikefrompluto on November 28, 2013, 11:39:54 AM
Finally got around to reading The Walking Dead #116 and #117. Very excellent. Also read Joe Hill's short story Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, a zombie story told through Tweets. It's on Amazon for $0.99 if anyone is interested.
why would anyone tell a story through tweets?
Because it's inventive and unique. Ever heard of anyone else doing it?
I love The Walking Dead comics, they are much more brutal than the show, I'm excited to see how much more the show involves more story concepts from the comics. I've finished all of my cooking and baking for the day. I'm taking a break and reading Reading Lolita in Tehran. :)
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Quote from: Langku on November 25, 2013, 12:39:52 AM
I started Catching Fire a few days ago. I like this world, the plot, and the characters but I'm not the target audience and the love triangle feels kind of rehashed from other young adult novels.
We just saw the movie. It was fantastic. I tried to read The Hunger Games a few years ago and couldn't get into it. I may try to again after I finish Hyperion.
Wasn't that movie spot on? I was entertained by the first one but it wasn't as gripping as the book. This second film might have been better than the book...
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Finally got around to reading The Walking Dead #116 and #117. Very excellent. Also read Joe Hill's short story Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, a zombie story told through Tweets. It's on Amazon for $0.99 if anyone is interested.
why would anyone tell a story through tweets?
Because it's inventive and unique. Ever heard of anyone else doing it?
... There are some things that I have heard very few people do that I wouldn't consider to be "inventive and unique". And I've never been a fan of digital social media used as a means of telling a story... Especially not one that limits you to 140 characters... I think an inventive and unique story written and published as a novel would have just made more sense. Maybe I just don't like twitter... Oh well...
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Quote from: Langku on November 25, 2013, 12:39:52 AM
I started Catching Fire a few days ago. I like this world, the plot, and the characters but I'm not the target audience and the love triangle feels kind of rehashed from other young adult novels.
We just saw the movie. It was fantastic. I tried to read The Hunger Games a few years ago and couldn't get into it. I may try to again after I finish Hyperion.
Wasn't that movie spot on? I was entertained by the first one but it wasn't as gripping as the book. This second film might have been better than the book...
The second film was so good. A lot of people I know complained about there not being enough time shown in the arena, but that's what the first film was for. I would've been mad if the second film was two and a half hours of them in the arena. I'm glad it didnt hover on that part of the story for too long.
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Finally got around to reading The Walking Dead #116 and #117. Very excellent. Also read Joe Hill's short story Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, a zombie story told through Tweets. It's on Amazon for $0.99 if anyone is interested.
why would anyone tell a story through tweets?
Because it's inventive and unique. Ever heard of anyone else doing it?
... There are some things that I have heard very few people do that I wouldn't consider to be "inventive and unique". And I've never been a fan of digital social media used as a means of telling a story... Especially not one that limits you to 140 characters... I think an inventive and unique story written and published as a novel would have just made more sense. Maybe I just don't like twitter... Oh well...
Well yeah, if you don't like Twitter then you more than likely won't "get it." It makes total sense for Joe Hill to be the one to do this. He's a strong advocate of Twitter. Anyway, it was an enjoyable 30 minute read that I recommend. If you don't see the value in it then don't read it I guess? I don't know what else to say.
I like "young adult" novels too! I just finished the latest Percy Jackson book, "House of Hades". Man those books are awesome! I was hooked ever since Percy stumbled into Camp Half Blood after taking out that Minotaur.
I also like the Divergent series. The third one just came out and it's next on my reading list! Thr3e was amazing (much better than the movie...WAY more suspenseful). Prey was awesome too. I started the Inheritance books but stopped after Eldest. Eragon wasn't the best writing. I could tell it was inspired by the LOTR trilogy, and I liked the idea, but it just got kind of dull. However in his defense, he starting writing the first one when he was like 17. And also the books get better as you go. I have not read the final book but. I have heard it's the best one and worth the read.
I also enjoy Tolkein's work. The LOTR trilogy was great (if you can get through the chapter "The Council of Elrond" haha), but I gotta say, my favorite from him was The Hobbit. Such a great book full of adventure! I have heard that Tolkein's science fiction books are good, though I haven't read any myself. I also love love LOVE The Silmarilion. Though don't try reading it if you aren't a crazy Tolkein fan! The Children of Hurin is a great book. I think it was written by Christopher Tolkein, either that or JRR and edited by his son Christopher.
I'm also a big manga fan. I read the entire DBZ series, which was fun. I read the Dragon Ball series too, which is kind of like DBZ only less fighting and more crude jokes. Not as good but a must read for any DBZ fan! I read Bleach for a long time and enjoyed it, but it got so repetitive that I stopped. Ichigo gains powers. Ichigo loses powers. Rinse and repeat while enemies get stronger according to Ichigo's power level. Gets boring after a while.
Quote from: Coffee Vampire on November 28, 2013, 11:35:10 PM
I like "young adult" novels too! I just finished the latest Percy Jackson book, "House of Hades". Man those books are awesome! I was hooked ever since Percy stumbled into Camp Half Blood after taking out that Minotaur.
I also like the Divergent series. The third one just came out and it's next on my reading list! Thr3e was amazing (much better than the movie...WAY more suspenseful). Prey was awesome too. I started the Inheritance books but stopped after Eldest. Eragon wasn't the best writing. I could tell it was inspired by the LOTR trilogy, and I liked the idea, but it just got kind of dull. However in his defense, he starting writing the first one when he was like 17. And also the books get better as you go. I have not read the final book but. I have heard it's the best one and worth the read.
I also enjoy Tolkein's work. The LOTR trilogy was great (if you can get through the chapter "The Council of Elrond" haha), but I gotta say, my favorite from him was The Hobbit. Such a great book full of adventure! I have heard that Tolkein's science fiction books are good, though I haven't read any myself. I also love love LOVE The Silmarilion. Though don't try reading it if you aren't a crazy Tolkein fan! The Children of Hurin is a great book. I think it was written by Christopher Tolkein, either that or JRR and edited by his son Christopher.
I'm also a big manga fan. I read the entire DBZ series, which was fun. I read the Dragon Ball series too, which is kind of like DBZ only less fighting and more crude jokes. Not as good but a must read for any DBZ fan! I read Bleach for a long time and enjoyed it, but it got so repetitive that I stopped. Ichigo gains powers. Ichigo loses powers. Rinse and repeat while enemies get stronger according to Ichigo's power level. Gets boring after a while.
you and I share some tastes, my friend. :) personally I felt the same way about the Inheritance series but I finished them off and they really do get better and better as you go on. I always love that part where he punched through that guy's chest... Ah, good times...
I have read The Night Angel series by Brent Weeks through a trillion tines. Such a good fantasy series! It has everything I'm after: assassins, ninjas, magic, massive twists, multithread stories linking into one after a huge set up, fleshy characters, ah! Amazing!
I'm now chugging my way through The Clockwork Century series by Cherie Priest. An awesome does of zombie airship steampunk love.
And Terry Pratchett. Nuff said, really.
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And Terry Pratchett. Nuff said, really.
I've read Good Omens and 3/4 of The Colour of Magic. I want to finish out the Discworld series but there's soooo many books.
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And Terry Pratchett. Nuff said, really.
I've read Good Omens and 3/4 of The Colour of Magic. I want to finish out the Discworld series but there's soooo many books.
But sooooooooo worth it! Trust, do it! The more Discworld you read, the better it gets! Mainly due to his persistent cross title appearances! Like at times, you won't realize till half way through that the plot of this book was referred to in passing as a rumour or wives tale in another. Or the person they're describing sitting across the bar was the main from the last book. Or you're seeing an event described from another angle. Or Death just walks in a makes everything better!
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And Terry Pratchett. Nuff said, really.
I've read Good Omens and 3/4 of The Colour of Magic. I want to finish out the Discworld series but there's soooo many books.
But sooooooooo worth it! Trust, do it! The more Discworld you read, the better it gets! Mainly due to his persistent cross title appearances! Like at times, you won't realize till half way through that the plot of this book was referred to in passing as a rumour or wives tale in another. Or the person they're describing sitting across the bar was the main from the last book. Or you're seeing an event described from another angle. Or Death just walks in a makes everything better!
Yeah I plan to read it all eventually. I actually may finish out Colour of Magic and start on The Light Fantastic after I finish Hyperion. I really enjoy the humor Pratchett puts into his stuff. It's a nice break from the super serious SFF I'm used to reading.
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Quote from: Spikepit on November 29, 2013, 09:20:19 AM
And Terry Pratchett. Nuff said, really.
I've read Good Omens and 3/4 of The Colour of Magic. I want to finish out the Discworld series but there's soooo many books.
But sooooooooo worth it! Trust, do it! The more Discworld you read, the better it gets! Mainly due to his persistent cross title appearances! Like at times, you won't realize till half way through that the plot of this book was referred to in passing as a rumour or wives tale in another. Or the person they're describing sitting across the bar was the main from the last book. Or you're seeing an event described from another angle. Or Death just walks in a makes everything better!
Yeah I plan to read it all eventually. I actually may finish out Colour of Magic and start on The Light Fantastic after I finish Hyperion. I really enjoy the humor Pratchett puts into his stuff. It's a nice break from the super serious SFF I'm used to reading.
Thats exactly why I love him too. The way he manipulates sentence structure and grammar to emulate the humor or setting of the scenario; amazing! The description of that suit case in Colour of Magic and Light Fantastic is the best!
I am currently reading the Diablo series of books. Currently on The Sin War, book 2. Liking it so far.. There's like 6-7 other books... Then onto the hunger games (cause EVERYONE I know gets mad at me cause I haven't read em yet), then!!! Ted Dekkers new book(s)!!
I'm currently reading "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac. A vert big classic.
if you like jack, I'd recommend The Dharma Bums and the hippos were boiled in their tanks. and not by the same author but same kinda mindset "zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" is also spectacular.
Quote from: Deebiia on November 29, 2013, 04:50:33 PM
I am currently reading the Diablo series of books. Currently on The Sin War, book 2. Liking it so far.. There's like 6-7 other books... Then onto the hunger games (cause EVERYONE I know gets mad at me cause I haven't read em yet), then!!! Ted Dekkers new book(s)!!
Dekker is one of my favorites, have you read the Circle Trilogy yet? or Showdown?
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I am currently reading the Diablo series of books. Currently on The Sin War, book 2. Liking it so far.. There's like 6-7 other books... Then onto the hunger games (cause EVERYONE I know gets mad at me cause I haven't read em yet), then!!! Ted Dekkers new book(s)!!
Dekker is one of my favorites, have you read the Circle Trilogy yet? or Showdown?
I bought the hardcover Circle Trilogy with Black, Red, White, and Green. I've read that book four times now. I love it. Easily my favorite book series.
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I am currently reading the Diablo series of books. Currently on The Sin War, book 2. Liking it so far.. There's like 6-7 other books... Then onto the hunger games (cause EVERYONE I know gets mad at me cause I haven't read em yet), then!!! Ted Dekkers new book(s)!!
Dekker is one of my favorites, have you read the Circle Trilogy yet? or Showdown?
I bought the hardcover Circle Trilogy with Black, Red, White, and Green. I've read that book four times now. I love it. Easily my favorite book series.
yeah it was great! Loved that one.
Finished Hyperion. Mildly annoyed at the ending. It ends with no resolution and you have to read the next book to find out what happens with the pilgrimage. I honestly probably never would've read it had I known that. My To Read is too massive to be reading any two part books right now. Also read Thumbprint, another short story by Joe Hill. It was forgettable but only took 45 minutes to read so I'm not too disappointed with it. About to start The Strain.
1/4th of the way through The Strain and I had to abandon it. It was so boring, and from the reviews I've read, it sounds like it doesn't pick up. I may finish it eventually but now is not its time. Starting Lord of Light tonight.
Quote from: Anoobass on November 25, 2013, 03:02:55 AM
Not a reader but of the dozen or so books I have read, I absolutely fell in love with the Halo series. I love the games and all, but the books are 10x better and I hate to read!
I'm in love with any novel written inside the Haloverse. Also the Dark-Hunter series, the two (going on three) trilogies written by Kylie Chan, and the Mortal Instruments/Infernal Devices series.
*cough*cough Wheel of Time series.
I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
Quote from: Phoenix X30 on December 06, 2013, 04:46:50 PM
I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
Have you read The Wind Through The Keyhole? It's book eight :)
It's cold out and I'm having a lazy day, rereading Mister B Gone by Clive Barker...it's one of my favorites.
Quote from: Metalxdelights on December 06, 2013, 05:05:44 PM
It's cold out and I'm having a lazy day, rereading Mister B Gone by Clive Barker...it's one of my favorites.
lol it's 80 degrees down here in GA
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It's cold out and I'm having a lazy day, rereading Mister B Gone by Clive Barker...it's one of my favorites.
lol it's 80 degrees down here in GA
wanna trade? lol
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It's cold out and I'm having a lazy day, rereading Mister B Gone by Clive Barker...it's one of my favorites.
lol it's 80 degrees down here in GA
wanna trade? lol
I am seriously considering it XD
Quote from: Phoenix X30 on December 06, 2013, 04:46:50 PM
I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
I've been listening to the audio book version of A Game of Thrones. It's fantastic. I'm going to read the rest of the series when I finish listening to this one.
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It's cold out and I'm having a lazy day, rereading Mister B Gone by Clive Barker...it's one of my favorites.
lol it's 80 degrees down here in GA
wanna trade? lol
I am seriously considering it XD
I'll take 80 over 20 any day. It's not hot until it 100 in Texas xD
I'm just now getting caught up on the tv show but I've finished all the books. :) Game of Thrones is awesome.
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I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
Have you read The Wind Through The Keyhole? It's book eight :)
I got it for my birthday. I'm saving it ATM :)
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I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
Have you read The Wind Through The Keyhole? It's book eight :)
I got it for my birthday. I'm saving it ATM :)
I'm sure you'll enjoy it 😊👍
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It's cold out and I'm having a lazy day, rereading Mister B Gone by Clive Barker...it's one of my favorites.
lol it's 80 degrees down here in GA
wanna trade? lol
I am seriously considering it XD
I'll take 80 over 20 any day. It's not hot until it 100 in Texas xD
I'm just now getting caught up on the tv show but I've finished all the books. :) Game of Thrones is awesome.
what you talkin bout? 80 degrees is a cool winter day here :)
Quote from: Phoenix X30 on December 06, 2013, 04:46:50 PM
I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
I love the Dark Tower books. I read The Gunslinger when I was 12 or 13. I was freaked out so bad when King got hit by that car thinking the series would never come to an ending.
Wow, that sounded a little selfish :-/
^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
Navy?
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
Navy?
Chair Force... I mean Air Force.
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
Navy?
Chair Force... I mean Air Force.
Ah. I thought the Navy was the only one that did tests...
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
Navy?
Chair Force... I mean Air Force.
Ah. I thought the Navy was the only one that did tests...
Nah, AF tests too. I think the Navy cycles are a little quicker than the AF cycles. This is my first time eligible for the E-7 test and sewed on E-6 November 2011
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
Navy?
Chair Force... I mean Air Force.
Ah. I thought the Navy was the only one that did tests...
Nah, AF tests too. I think the Navy cycles are a little quicker than the AF cycles. This is my first time eligible for the E-7 test and sewed on E-6 November 2011
Once you hit E5, you become eligible for next rank 3 years later, unless you're an early candidate... I need to make E6, but I probably won't have a shot for another year and half, and I've been eligible for the past 3 years
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^^ Have read any of his latest books? So I've finished all my comics and books...I need some suggestions.
I haven't read any of his newer stuff. Been studying for my promotion test this February. Come on E-7!!!
Navy?
Chair Force... I mean Air Force.
Ah. I thought the Navy was the only one that did tests...
Nah, AF tests too. I think the Navy cycles are a little quicker than the AF cycles. This is my first time eligible for the E-7 test and sewed on E-6 November 2011
Once you hit E5, you become eligible for next rank 3 years later, unless you're an early candidate... I need to make E6, but I probably won't have a shot for another year and half, and I've been eligible for the past 3 years
It's about the same then... test for E-5 in Jan, make first time but find out in August, line number equals next august before u sew on, so don't test that year, can't test the firat year u put on so miss another year, then finally scheduled..... Test E-6 blah blah blah. I feel your pain. Sucks u cant test if your eligible though: the AF is a lot different, if your eligible, unless your in bad trouble, you test no matter what.
I recommend anything by R.A Salvatore. Very good fantasy fighting books, and many of them
After abandoning two books due to being boring (read 1/4 of The Straun and 1/4 of Lord of Light and bailed,) I'm happy to be reading something that holds my interest. The Fall of Hyperion. I didnt plan on reading the second book after I read a few others first, but I started the first few pages and couldn't stop.
Also read Swamp Thing #26 today. Kinda meh. Swamp Thing Annual #2 is going to be hard to top. I'm loving this DC reboot via The New 52.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 07, 2013, 10:01:42 PM
After abandoning two books due to being boring (read 1/4 of The Straun and 1/4 of Lord of Light and bailed,) I'm happy to be reading something that holds my interest. The Fall of Hyperion. I didnt plan on reading the second book after I read a few others first, but I started the first few pages and couldn't stop.
Also read Swamp Thing #26 today. Kinda meh. Swamp Thing Annual #2 is going to be hard to top. I'm loving this DC reboot via The New 52.
If I'm not mistaken, a new issue comes out Wednesday.
The only comic I'm reading from the New 52 is Batgirl...I'm a sucker for Gail Simone.
Quote from: Metalxdelights on December 07, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 07, 2013, 10:01:42 PM
After abandoning two books due to being boring (read 1/4 of The Straun and 1/4 of Lord of Light and bailed,) I'm happy to be reading something that holds my interest. The Fall of Hyperion. I didnt plan on reading the second book after I read a few others first, but I started the first few pages and couldn't stop.
Also read Swamp Thing #26 today. Kinda meh. Swamp Thing Annual #2 is going to be hard to top. I'm loving this DC reboot via The New 52.
If I'm not mistaken, a new issue comes out Wednesday.
The only comic I'm reading from the New 52 is Batgirl...I'm a sucker for Gail Simone.
#26 came out this past Wednesday. I'm only current on Swamp Thing and Animal Man. Just recently started reading Constantine, even though I'm still mad they cancelled Hellblazer and moved him from Vertigo to DC. John Constantine is a Vertigo staple.
I have been reading a large amount of books by an author named hart turtledove. They are well written and are almost all alternative history
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 07, 2013, 11:13:02 PM
Quote from: Metalxdelights on December 07, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 07, 2013, 10:01:42 PM
After abandoning two books due to being boring (read 1/4 of The Straun and 1/4 of Lord of Light and bailed,) I'm happy to be reading something that holds my interest. The Fall of Hyperion. I didnt plan on reading the second book after I read a few others first, but I started the first few pages and couldn't stop.
Also read Swamp Thing #26 today. Kinda meh. Swamp Thing Annual #2 is going to be hard to top. I'm loving this DC reboot via The New 52.
If I'm not mistaken, a new issue comes out Wednesday.
The only comic I'm reading from the New 52 is Batgirl...I'm a sucker for Gail Simone.
#26 came out this past Wednesday. I'm only current on Swamp Thing and Animal Man. Just recently started reading Constantine, even though I'm still mad they cancelled Hellblazer and moved him from Vertigo to DC. John Constantine is a Vertigo staple.
Oh ok, then I got my Wednesdays mixed up >_< How many issues in are you with Constantine? I ended up dripping it from my pull list :/ if you're looking for something new to read I definitely recommend Dark Horse's X and another gooodie is Bedlam.
Quote from: Metalxdelights on December 08, 2013, 03:37:50 AM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 07, 2013, 11:13:02 PM
Quote from: Metalxdelights on December 07, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 07, 2013, 10:01:42 PM
After abandoning two books due to being boring (read 1/4 of The Straun and 1/4 of Lord of Light and bailed,) I'm happy to be reading something that holds my interest. The Fall of Hyperion. I didnt plan on reading the second book after I read a few others first, but I started the first few pages and couldn't stop.
Also read Swamp Thing #26 today. Kinda meh. Swamp Thing Annual #2 is going to be hard to top. I'm loving this DC reboot via The New 52.
If I'm not mistaken, a new issue comes out Wednesday.
The only comic I'm reading from the New 52 is Batgirl...I'm a sucker for Gail Simone.
#26 came out this past Wednesday. I'm only current on Swamp Thing and Animal Man. Just recently started reading Constantine, even though I'm still mad they cancelled Hellblazer and moved him from Vertigo to DC. John Constantine is a Vertigo staple.
Oh ok, then I got my Wednesdays mixed up >_< How many issues in are you with Constantine? I ended up dripping it from my pull list :/ if you're looking for something new to read I definitely recommend Dark Horse's X and another gooodie is Bedlam.
I'm on #4 of Constantine. I have mixed feelings about it so far.
I'll check those out for sure.
Quote from: Butch1977 on December 07, 2013, 02:01:56 PM
Quote from: Phoenix X30 on December 06, 2013, 04:46:50 PM
I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
I love the Dark Tower books. I read The Gunslinger when I was 12 or 13. I was freaked out so bad when King got hit by that car thinking the series would never come to an ending.
Wow, that sounded a little selfish :-/
I got new prints of the books and there's a few pages at the beginning about how he was inspired to write the books. He says in it about how after he got hit by the car he got loads of letters saying "can you finish the series incase you almost die again?" And "do you know how selfish you would be if you died before you finished the books"
I was really disappointed with Constantine....and you won't regret reading those :) Also Polarity by Max Bemis is really good.
Quote from: Phoenix X30 on December 08, 2013, 01:10:51 PM
Quote from: Butch1977 on December 07, 2013, 02:01:56 PM
Quote from: Phoenix X30 on December 06, 2013, 04:46:50 PM
I read the 7 Dark Tower books by Stephen King and I havnt read anything since as I'm convinced I'll finish another book and be like "meh, wasn't as good" those books have ruined my reading they're so amazing!
On the up side I got the Game of Thrones books and I'm going to start ploughing into them soon.
I love the Dark Tower books. I read The Gunslinger when I was 12 or 13. I was freaked out so bad when King got hit by that car thinking the series would never come to an ending.
Wow, that sounded a little selfish :-/
I got new prints of the books and there's a few pages at the beginning about how he was inspired to write the books. He says in it about how after he got hit by the car he got loads of letters saying "can you finish the series incase you almost die again?" And "do you know how selfish you would be if you died before you finished the books"
That's hilarious. Well I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt that way.
Update on my progress. Finished The Fall of Hyperion. It was fantastic. Halfway through Endymion, the third book in the Hyperion Cantos, and it is not that good. It takes place 275 years after the second book and has completely new characters. I will stick with it, however, adn probably read the final book as well.
I've also been listening to audiobooks more frequently at work. Listened to Rise of the Governor and Road to Woodbury. I tried to read Rise of the Governor months ago but the writing was atrocious. The audiobooks are way better because the narrator is really good at his job. Also listened to The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic. Nigel Planer is a really good narrator and does a great job of brining characters to life.
Just bought "the prince" and "the divine comedy"
Does anyone know if they made an Eldrazi novel?
Rasser, do you know?
I am currently, attempting to, read the Hunger Games series... I won't say it's a bad book by any means because it describes scenes well and goes over so much more things in the book vs movie aspect. Yet, I cannot get over how it's 'narrated' by Katniss and everything is seen from her perspective only. I love learning about characters and backstory of characters, because I am a lore nerd. I must know everything about that character. Since you only learn personal things about Katniss because you are reading from her view only things are a bit skewed and it makes it hard for me to read it.
On the other hand, I got Ted Dekker's new book "Outlaw" and will be reading that after I get "Diablo: The Sin War" finished.
LotR.
All ye lore-hunters, feast your heart on the epics of Tolkien. Start with Lord of the Rings, tread through the Hobbit, move with the stories of Hurin and Turin. Yearn for adventure, be amazed. Embark on a journey of a lifetime.
(book costs not included)
Quote from: Deebiia on December 28, 2013, 10:59:12 AM
I am currently, attempting to, read the Hunger Games series... I won't say it's a bad book by any means because it describes scenes well and goes over so much more things in the book vs movie aspect. Yet, I cannot get over how it's 'narrated' by Katniss and everything is seen from her perspective only. I love learning about characters and backstory of characters, because I am a lore nerd. I must know everything about that character. Since you only learn personal things about Katniss because you are reading from her view only things are a bit skewed and it makes it hard for me to read it.
On the other hand, I got Ted Dekker's new book "Outlaw" and will be reading that after I get "Diablo: The Sin War" finished.
If you like that, I recommend the books "Battle Royal". Hunger Games got the story from this.
Looking for Alaska is the funniest thing I've ever read. Pages 126-128 especially sensual.
Quote from: Deebiia on December 28, 2013, 10:59:12 AM
I am currently, attempting to, read the Hunger Games series... I won't say it's a bad book by any means because it describes scenes well and goes over so much more things in the book vs movie aspect. Yet, I cannot get over how it's 'narrated' by Katniss and everything is seen from her perspective only. I love learning about characters and backstory of characters, because I am a lore nerd. I must know everything about that character. Since you only learn personal things about Katniss because you are reading from her view only things are a bit skewed and it makes it hard for me to read it.
On the other hand, I got Ted Dekker's new book "Outlaw" and will be reading that after I get "Diablo: The Sin War" finished.
Dekker is great, have you read Thr3e? Or the Circle Trilogy? Or the Showdown series? Because they are all awesome.
Quote from: Mishra, Artificer Extraordinaire on February 20, 2014, 05:38:07 PM
Looking for Alaska is the funniest thing I've ever read. Pages 126-128 especially sensual.
Eff yeah nerdfighters!
I <3 John Green.
In keeping with the thread, I'm currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino, and I've read a ton of books since I last posted here.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on February 20, 2014, 09:04:44 PM
Quote from: Mishra, Artificer Extraordinaire on February 20, 2014, 05:38:07 PM
Looking for Alaska is the funniest thing I've ever read. Pages 126-128 especially sensual.
Eff yeah nerdfighters!
I <3 John Green.
In keeping with the thread, I'm currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino, and I've read a ton of books since I last posted here.
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Spuds is a book a lot like LFA, but a lot less innapropriate. For ye young'uns
I am a huge Stephan King fan, I have many of his books an read them all at least 50 times each lol, I'm currently reading two different mangas though right now, GTO and Confidential Confessions. I am also in the middle of The Demonata series by Darren Shan.
If you like blood an gore books I highly recommend The House Of Blood and The Queen Of Blood by Bryan Smith.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on February 20, 2014, 09:04:44 PM
Quote from: Mishra, Artificer Extraordinaire on February 20, 2014, 05:38:07 PM
Looking for Alaska is the funniest thing I've ever read. Pages 126-128 especially sensual.
Eff yeah nerdfighters!
I <3 John Green.
In keeping with the thread, I'm currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino, and I've read a ton of books since I last posted here.
Gaiman is one of my favorite authors ever. You really must read American Gods if you haven't already. It's a "prequel" (in the loosest sense) to AB and one of my top 5 books ever.
Quote from: Kareason on February 21, 2014, 04:11:21 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on February 20, 2014, 09:04:44 PM
Quote from: Mishra, Artificer Extraordinaire on February 20, 2014, 05:38:07 PM
Looking for Alaska is the funniest thing I've ever read. Pages 126-128 especially sensual.
Eff yeah nerdfighters!
I <3 John Green.
In keeping with the thread, I'm currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino, and I've read a ton of books since I last posted here.
Gaiman is one of my favorite authors ever. You really must read American Gods if you haven't already. It's a "prequel" (in the loosest sense) to AB and one of my top 5 books ever.
Yeah the edition of Anansi I have also has American Gods with it. I'm going to read it next for sure. I've been a fan of his comics for a whole but never read his novels until I read The Ocean at the End of the Lane a few months ago.
Have you heard American Gods is being adapted for TV and Gaiman is helping write it? Joseph Gordon Levitt also has the rights to make a Sandman movie.
A couple books up my arsenal.
Anyone's thoughts on Ender's Game trilogy. I've been meaning to read it, but haven't quite gotten around to it.
The Count of Monte Cristo (I believe that is the title).heard very good things and very bad things, wanted to hear your opinion.
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on February 21, 2014, 10:23:43 PM
A couple books up my arsenal.
Anyone's thoughts on Ender's Game trilogy. I've been meaning to read it, but haven't quite gotten around to it.
Ender's Game is worth reading solely for the sequel, Speaker for the Dead, a better read. I haven't read the other two books in the series but I plan to. Ender's Shadow is also really good, which is a parallel story to Ender's Game.
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on February 21, 2014, 10:52:39 PM
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on February 21, 2014, 10:23:43 PM
A couple books up my arsenal.
Anyone's thoughts on Ender's Game trilogy. I've been meaning to read it, but haven't quite gotten around to it.
Ender's Game is worth reading solely for the sequel, Speaker for the Dead, a better read. I haven't read the other two books in the series but I plan to. Ender's Shadow is also really good, which is a parallel story to Ender's Game.
I love speaker for the dead. All time favorite book. I haven't read it in a long time though, so I guess it's time for a reread.
Hmm, managed to miss this thread somehow. I've been reading the hell out of the old school Resident Evil books. Not the best, but still pretty good. Entertaining, to say the least. Outside of that I have been reading some of the MtG books. They seem really hit or miss. The planeswalker cycle was decent, Alara Unbroken was horrible, and I can't find the Zendikar novel anywhere for a reasonable price, especially considering I haven't seen a single good review for it. Definitely wanting to go back and read some of the older novels. To be honest, though, everything is just filler while I wait for the next Dresden Files. By far my favorite series. Now hurry the hell up, Butcher! It's been forever!
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on February 21, 2014, 08:25:36 PM
Quote from: Kareason on February 21, 2014, 04:11:21 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on February 20, 2014, 09:04:44 PM
Quote from: Mishra, Artificer Extraordinaire on February 20, 2014, 05:38:07 PM
Looking for Alaska is the funniest thing I've ever read. Pages 126-128 especially sensual.
Eff yeah nerdfighters!
I <3 John Green.
In keeping with the thread, I'm currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman and If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino, and I've read a ton of books since I last posted here.
Gaiman is one of my favorite authors ever. You really must read American Gods if you haven't already. It's a "prequel" (in the loosest sense) to AB and one of my top 5 books ever.
Yeah the edition of Anansi I have also has American Gods with it. I'm going to read it next for sure. I've been a fan of his comics for a whole but never read his novels until I read The Ocean at the End of the Lane a few months ago.
Have you heard American Gods is being adapted for TV and Gaiman is helping write it? Joseph Gordon Levitt also has the rights to make a Sandman movie.
I had heard AG was being looked at. He just recently wrapped a BBC radio production if Neverwhere that I hope to hear one day. Didn't know about the Sandman movie however.
Also Ocean at the End of the Lane was a great book. I haven't read a bad book my Gaiman yet.
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on February 21, 2014, 10:23:43 PM
A couple books up my arsenal.
Anyone's thoughts on Ender's Game trilogy. I've been meaning to read it, but haven't quite gotten around to it.
The Count of Monte Cristo (I believe that is the title).heard very good things and very bad things, wanted to hear your opinion.
Alexander Dumas is another favorite of mine, likely my favorite classical writer. You have the title right, and the book is a quick easy read. If you like it check out the Three Musketeers trilogy.
For the record I used to read a TON but the dreaded work has recently destroyed all my free time lately.
Haven't been reading too much lately as I havent found anything thats piqued my interest. Think I found one today though. "The Darkness the Comes Before" by R. Scott Bakker. Seems to be quite interesting. I'll make sure to let you guys know my thoughts.
Quote from: Spikepit on November 29, 2013, 09:20:19 AM
I have read The Night Angel series by Brent Weeks through a trillion tines. Such a good fantasy series! It has everything I'm after: assassins, ninjas, magic, massive twists, multithread stories linking into one after a huge set up, fleshy characters, ah! Amazing!
I'm now chugging my way through The Clockwork Century series by Cherie Priest. An awesome does of zombie airship steampunk love.
And Terry Pratchett. Nuff said, really.
Nothings changed.
But I've also remembered a book I read once for uni called The Immoralist and another called The Outsider. Both blew my mind back then and am too frightened to reread them now with my maturer more literary analytical brain in case I ruin it for myself.
But still, dat Brent Weeks!
Quote from: Silent1236 on February 21, 2014, 11:04:54 PM
Hmm, managed to miss this thread somehow. I've been reading the hell out of the old school Resident Evil books. Not the best, but still pretty good. Entertaining, to say the least. Outside of that I have been reading some of the MtG books. They seem really hit or miss. The planeswalker cycle was decent, Alara Unbroken was horrible, and I can't find the Zendikar novel anywhere for a reasonable price, especially considering I haven't seen a single good review for it. Definitely wanting to go back and read some of the older novels. To be honest, though, everything is just filler while I wait for the next Dresden Files. By far my favorite series. Now hurry the hell up, Butcher! It's been forever!
So far my fav MTG book series is Onslaught