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by **viathyn** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:27 pm

Just finished American Gods last night.

Hot Damn! What a book!

by **vikingbitch** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:44 pm

viathyn wrote:Just finished American Gods last night.

Hot Damn! What a book!

Do you remember Anansi in the book? Gaiman has another book called Anansi Boys that's a great one too, let me know if you want to borrow it :heavydrink:

by **ShoreSlayer** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:06 pm

Finally on to book 9 of 9 :cheers:

I'll let ya all know what I thought of it in oh... January or so. It's only 570 or so pages but I hardly find time to read these days. Oh well, enjoy the ride as they say :lol:

by **viathyn** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:26 pm

vikingbitch wrote:
viathyn wrote:Just finished American Gods last night.

Hot Damn! What a book!

Do you remember Anansi in the book? Gaiman has another book called Anansi Boys that's a great one too, let me know if you want to borrow it

Yeah I'd love to read that!

by **Witch Bear** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:17 am

Death of a sugar bear

by **EvilDan** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:17 am

viathyn wrote:Just finished American Gods last night.

Hot Damn! What a book!

Seems like everyone is trying to get me to read this. I'll have to pull it out.

by **sageoftruth** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:22 am

gnoff wrote:Don't have time to read much other than on the tram to and from work, but have gotten to about half of Knife of dreams (book 11 of Wheel of time)

So, did they ever finish that saga? I heard about how Robert Jordan passed away before he could finish it himself.

by **MadameLePink** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:33 am

sageoftruth wrote:
gnoff wrote:Don't have time to read much other than on the tram to and from work, but have gotten to about half of Knife of dreams (book 11 of Wheel of time)

So, did they ever finish that saga? I heard about how Robert Jordan passed away before he could finish it himself.

Almost. I think the last book will be published this fall. Looking forward to it

by **DrinkMoxie** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:44 am

gnoff wrote:Don't have time to read much other than on the tram to and from work, but have gotten to about half of Knife of dreams (book 11 of Wheel of time)

I'm glad I discovered Robert Jordan shortly after Eye Of The World Came Out... I'd NEVER be able to finish the whole series if I discovered it now! Good job crushing them as you have! Those aren't exactly small books

by **DrinkMoxie** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:45 am

sageoftruth wrote:
gnoff wrote:Don't have time to read much other than on the tram to and from work, but have gotten to about half of Knife of dreams (book 11 of Wheel of time)

So, did they ever finish that saga? I heard about how Robert Jordan passed away before he could finish it himself.

last book is due out this year

by **MadameLePink** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:55 am

DrinkMoxie wrote:
gnoff wrote:Don't have time to read much other than on the tram to and from work, but have gotten to about half of Knife of dreams (book 11 of Wheel of time)

I'm glad I discovered Robert Jordan shortly after Eye Of The World Came Out... I'd NEVER be able to finish the whole series if I discovered it now! Good job crushing them as you have! Those aren't exactly small books

I discovered the Wheel of time when there were already 9-10 books. I think it took me at least a year to read them all, also because I got stuck around no. 7 or 8, as it started getting confusing, but I'm glad I didn't give up :)

by **DrinkMoxie** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:01 am

MadameLePink wrote:
DrinkMoxie wrote:
gnoff wrote:Don't have time to read much other than on the tram to and from work, but have gotten to about half of Knife of dreams (book 11 of Wheel of time)

I'm glad I discovered Robert Jordan shortly after Eye Of The World Came Out... I'd NEVER be able to finish the whole series if I discovered it now! Good job crushing them as you have! Those aren't exactly small books

I discovered the Wheel of time when there were already 9-10 books. I think it took me at least a year to read them all, also because I got stuck around no. 7 or 8, as it started getting confusing, but I'm glad I didn't give up :)

I'm just glad that Robert Jordan planned ahead enough to make it possible to finish the story! I just imagine having no closure after reading it since I was 10... that'd suck

by **MadameLePink** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:04 am

DrinkMoxie wrote:
I'm just glad that Robert Jordan planned ahead enough to make it possible to finish the story! I just imagine having no closure after reading it since I was 10... that'd suck

Yeah, I was also very worried when I discovered he had got so sick... It would have been awful never to know how the story was supposed to end!

by **DrinkMoxie** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:09 pm

gnoff wrote:I expected RJ to die before he finished it, stopped reading after book 7 years ago, picked them up again this year when I realized it would still get finished due to one of his disciples.

It was suppsosed to stop at 12 books, but the disciple wanted the last one to be the last three, haha, well, waiting for the last one to come out

yeah, RJ's notes were VERY extensive

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by **Egokrusher** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:05 pm

I wiped out George Martin's Dance with Dragons with stupid speed, and have been looking for something to capture my attention as well as he does. Right now I'm re-reading the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. Currently on book 5, "Wolves of the Calla". After I finish these books, I plan on checking out Tad Williams. Starting with the Otherworld series. Seems to be his flagship publication if my friend can be believed.

by **ShoreSlayer** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:14 pm

Egokrusher wrote:I wiped out George Martin's Dance with Dragons with stupid speed, and have been looking for something to capture my attention as well as he does. Right now I'm re-reading the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. Currently on book 5, "Wolves of the Calla". After I finish these books, I plan on checking out Tad Williams. Starting with the Otherworld series. Seems to be his flagship publication if my friend can be believed.

If you're RE-reading those and haven't already, be sure to read the books he wrote with Peter Straub - The Talisman and Black House

And if you read that fast and want some quality stuff, pick up any of Stephen R. Donaldson's Covenant Chronicles (9 books fantasy), Gap Series (5 books sci-fi) or Mordant's Need (2 books fantasy). He also did some Private Eye stuff but I didn't love it as much as the others

by **EvilDan** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:51 am

DrinkMoxie wrote:I just imagine having no closure after reading it since I was 10... that'd suck

That's what keeps me from reading series until they're done. Or watching tv or movie series, as well.

Oh wow, new emoticons.

by **sageoftruth** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:03 am

EvilDan wrote:
DrinkMoxie wrote:I just imagine having no closure after reading it since I was 10... that'd suck

That's what keeps me from reading series until they're done. Or watching tv or movie series, as well.

Oh wow, new emoticons.

I had just assumed that would be the case. Back in Highschool, I got so confused trying to follow the saga, that I can hardly remember anything that happened in it now. I wonder how much time I spent reading it without actually knowing what was happening.

by **AlaskaRachel** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:39 pm

I'm about halfway through "In Search for Schrodinger's Cat" by John Gribbin, but I'm losing interest so it's on pause right now.

Starting to read a collection of Scandinavian Folk & Fairy Tales

by **EvilDan** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:08 am

AlaskaRachel wrote:I'm about halfway through "In Search for Schrodinger's Cat" by John Gribbin, but I'm losing interest so it's on PAWS right now.

Fixed.

by **AlaskaRachel** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:51 pm

EvilDan. Good one.

I'm on page 1 of the scandinavian folk tales book and its already awesome. I'm lookin forward to the other 665 pages.
(Yes, this book is 666 pages long. :cool:

)

by **Egokrusher** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:45 am

ShoreSlayer wrote:
Egokrusher wrote:I wiped out George Martin's Dance with Dragons with stupid speed, and have been looking for something to capture my attention as well as he does. Right now I'm re-reading the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. Currently on book 5, "Wolves of the Calla". After I finish these books, I plan on checking out Tad Williams. Starting with the Otherworld series. Seems to be his flagship publication if my friend can be believed.

If you're RE-reading those and haven't already, be sure to read the books he wrote with Peter Straub - The Talisman and Black House

And if you read that fast and want some quality stuff, pick up any of Stephen R. Donaldson's Covenant Chronicles (9 books fantasy), Gap Series (5 books sci-fi) or Mordant's Need (2 books fantasy). He also did some Private Eye stuff but I didn't love it as much as the others

I'll definitely check his work out. Always on the lookout for new authors.

I've started The Talisman three times and always seem to stop for no real reason. I listened to the audio books years and years ago with my older brother, but I remember nothing about it. Probably should read them now considering they're related to the Dark Tower. Really been wanting to read Insomnia, but I'm the asshole that doesn't want to spoil the first edition print by reading it. Hah! Guess I can always get a beat up copy from Amazon.

by **DrinkMoxie** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:56 am

I've read this book a dozen times, but I think it's time to reread it again... one of the more twisted books I've read!

by **EvilDan** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:48 am

Finished American Gods, and I enjoyed it. I thought it was pretty predictable, but still an interesting read.

Now, on to some videogames!

by **sageoftruth** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:36 am

EvilDan wrote:Finished American Gods, and I enjoyed it. I thought it was pretty predictable, but still an interesting read.

Now, on to some videogames!

That gives me an idea for a new thread. :cool:

Oh, wait that one already exists.

by **WizardBeast** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:34 am

gnoff wrote:
ShoreSlayer wrote:Speaking of sci-fi and Donaldson in the same post, have you read his sci-fi series? 5 books called the Gap Series beginning with one called The Real Story... Most enjoyable read of my life. Will probably read them for the 4th time sometime this year.

Nope, never seen them around, but sounds like I should check that out too :)

i love sci fi, why have i not been reading this thread? thanks. i could be the biggest Dune series fan you'll ever meet....

by **CaptOblivious** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:12 am

gnoff wrote:A few days ago I finished "The Gathering Storm", book 12 from Jordan's (and now Sanderson's) The Wheel of Time.

The 13th book is waiting for me at the library, need to picj it up one of theses days.

In the time until then reading the prequel "New Spring"

yeah i am just starting book 10 The Crossroads of Twilight. first 8 were great books but these last 2 have really dragged and i heard 10 was supposed to be pretty slow as well.

by **Metalwrath** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:48 am

Neary finished Feast of Crows.
I have to say it's deffintly the worst of all the books.
Has it's moments here and there but compared to the rest of the books it's quite boring.
I think the characters were poorly divided between Feast of Crows and Dance with Dragons but i'm assuming there was a reason for that in terms of the story.
Really looking forward to it and geting onto reading Dance with Dragons.

by **vikingbitch** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:50 am

Metalwrath wrote:Neary finished Feast of Crows.
I have to say it's deffintly the worst of all the books.
Has it's moments here and there but compared to the rest of the books it's quite boring.
I think the characters were poorly divided between Feast of Crows and Dance with Dragons but i'm assuming there was a reason for that in terms of the story.
Really looking forward to it and geting onto reading Dance with Dragons.

I felt the same way with Feast actually although it did have a few shining moments of amazing, I think you will definitely enjoy Dance. Daenarys is so damnably bad ass in it.

by **DrinkMoxie** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:23 pm

gnoff wrote:A few days ago I finished "The Gathering Storm", book 12 from Jordan's (and now Sanderson's) The Wheel of Time.

The 13th book is waiting for me at the library, need to picj it up one of theses days.

In the time until then reading the prequel "New Spring"

yeah, I'm about to start Towers Of Midnight, bought it last year, but when I heard the last book was gonna be delayed until 2012 decided to wait to read it so it'd be fresh in my mind when the final book comes out... and while I'm VERY excited, I'm also bummed cause I've been reading this series for more than 2/3 of my life!

by **sageoftruth** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:14 pm

I've been having trouble getting back into reading books, ever since I stumbled upon a manga called "Cromartie High School". It's initially about an honors student who ends up in a school for delinquents. However, it really revels in its absurdity and before long, the initial plot has no purpose and the main character is just another prop for a series of hilarious mindscrew gags. It also constantly pokes fun at the concept of being "badass". Essentially, it is Dilbert for delinquents, and many of its jokes are themed around how being "badass" in the eyes of a delinquent is really all about appearances. Once I finish it, I'll get back to George Martin.

by **Laura** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:41 pm

Decided to re-read (for about the 5th time now) M. Scott Peck's non-fiction book The Road Less Travelled from1978. I think it has one of the greatest opening lines and paragraphs of any of the so-called "self-help" books.
Life is difficult.
This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult - once we truly understand and accept it - then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.

by **nekrobarr** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:11 am

I've been slowly making my way through H.P. Lovecraft - The Complete Fiction. Pretty good stuff!

by **TOM CRUISE** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:07 pm

The Star is my Destination- a sci fi book written in the 50's. That I learned about listened to the band Slough Feg and the song "Tiger Tiger"

by **DrinkMoxie** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:17 pm

Finally startin' up

by **sageoftruth** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:18 pm

DrinkMoxie wrote:Finally startin' up

Did that saga ever get finished?

by **DrinkMoxie** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:05 pm

sageoftruth wrote:
DrinkMoxie wrote:Finally startin' up

Did that saga ever get finished?

last book due in the spring

by **WizardBeast** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:30 pm

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by **MadameLePink** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:16 am

DrinkMoxie wrote:
sageoftruth wrote:
DrinkMoxie wrote:Finally startin' up

Did that saga ever get finished?

last book due in the spring

Bummer... I thought it was coming out this month for some reason :cry:

Btw I really liked Towers of midnight :)

At the moment I am reading Duma Key by Stephen King. Definitely not SK's most exciting book but still nice.

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