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Anormalguy · 10-09-2009, 08:17 PM

The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis.

If you had told me that I would enjoy a book (actually books) aimed at young adults, I would have laughed at you. That said, I found TCON to be very entertaining.

Min · 10-10-2009, 08:42 PM

I recently completed the third installment of Chelsea Cain's series, Evil at Heart. I am not one for suspense or horror but this trilogy has me hooked. My roommate reads Cain and suggested I at least try it.
I hate to characterize it through comparison as it feels like deadening it, no pun intended as it's a novel about a serial killer.

I adore Arturo Perez-Riverte and Mary Doria Russell.
I try to grab Riverte when I find him on the shelf, I loved the twists and terms of Club Dumas. Yes, Ninth Gate was very loosely based upon it but I assure you, you'd barely know they were the same as the movie chose to pursue a small theme within the multi-layered work. The book is far superior.

Russell's work is some of the most mature I have read in its exploration of human feelings without turning the novel into an emotional rollarcoaster, which isn't my preferred read anyway.
Her duo The Sparrow and Children of God explored outer and inner space with joy.

I want a good tale to transport me without a catharsis.

Willravel · 10-10-2009, 08:52 PM

I'm just finishing up Ender's Shadow again. I know Card's a bit of a loon, but I've always had a soft spot for Bean.

Plan9 · 10-10-2009, 08:53 PM

Pfft, I'm in college. I don't have time for books.

ironpham · 10-11-2009, 08:22 AM

I just started reading World War Z. It's weird, though. When I read it high, the book is awesome. Sober, the book is just okay. I guess I just need to smoke before reading this every time.

sapiens · 10-11-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ironpham

I just started reading World War Z. It's weird, though. When I read it high, the book is awesome. Sober, the book is just okay. I guess I just need to smoke before reading this every time.

I read World War Z a couple months ago. It was much better than I expected. It enjoyed it more after the first 100 pages or so.

ironpham · 10-11-2009, 04:49 PM

Ahh, well I'm on page 90 so maybe it'll start getting better soon.

sapiens · 10-11-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ironpham

Ahh, well I'm on page 90 so maybe it'll start getting better soon.

It can be work to enjoy a novel when there is no protagonist or significant character development.

MexicanOnABike · 10-11-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiens

It can be work to enjoy a novel when there is no protagonist or significant character development.

I agree. I got the audio book for when i get bored of reading. the audio book is read by actors so the feel of the book is well translated without loosing any words. Recommended if you get bored.

Anormalguy · 10-11-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

Pfft, I'm in college. I don't have time for books.

College came close to killing my love of reading. For many years after I finished college I wouldn't read books, anything longer than a magazine article made me cringe.

LordEden · 10-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Amazon.com: Dies the Fire: A Novel of the Change (9780451460417): S. M. Stirling: Books

I've been poor lately and having to re-read books to hold myself over. This is one of my favorite series and the first 3 books are great. It's one of those "alt-history" series that basically asks the question; What if we lost the last 500 years of tech? Gunpowder, electricity, steam engines, and most modern technologies disappear in a instant and the survivors of a changed world have to live in the "old way".

I've been trying to get snowy to read this series for awhile. It takes place in the town she lives in and the college she attends. She would laugh her ass off at what the do to their beaver mascot in a neo-feudal world.

dkenpachi · 10-16-2009, 10:49 AM

Twilight Saga

DonnieBoy · 10-16-2009, 10:06 PM

[QUOTE=LordEden;2715303]

Amazon.com: Dies the Fire: A Novel of the Change (9780451460417): S. M. Stirling: Books

I've been poor lately and having to re-read books to hold myself over. This is one of my favorite series and the first 3 books are great. It's one of those "alt-history" series that basically asks the question; What if we lost the last 500 years of tech? Gunpowder, electricity, steam engines, and most modern technologies disappear in a instant and the survivors of a changed world have to live in the "old way".

I have really enjoyed this series and am now waiting for the new one to come out in paperback (I don't like hardcovers much). I recently read the first nantucket series he wrote about what happened to nantucket. I read the change novels never realizing that it was an offshoot of this series. Both were very good reads.

I am now taking a break from the alt history, I listened to "The Lost Symbol" on CD the first book I have tried that with and enjoyed it and am now reading Dean Koontz "Life Expectincy" (sp)

Next up I think will be Eric Flints "1632"

Don

Salem · 11-11-2009, 12:42 PM

Fall on Your Knees - Ann-Marie MacDonald
RandomHouse.ca | Books | Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald

Fabulous. Absolutly fabulous. I was enthralled, couldn't put it down. I loved it, love, love loved it. I recomend it highly.

lisarole · 11-12-2009, 05:34 PM

A lot does read books of course, I think somehow its hard to get the best you would ever find interesting.. but mostly you like those that you first read

so not as hard as I thought then..haeheh

ring · 11-12-2009, 05:53 PM

The Master Butcher's Singing Club - Lousie Erdrich

A lyrical gem.
Sometimes she gets a tad carried away and almost writes off the page,
but it's kind of a joy to watch her have fun doing that.

10-09-2009, 08:17 PM	#81 (permalink)
Anormalguy After School Special Moralist Location: Large City, Texas.	The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis. If you had told me that I would enjoy a book (actually books) aimed at young adults, I would have laughed at you. That said, I found TCON to be very entertaining. __________________ In a society where the individual is not free to pursue the truth...there is neither progress, stability nor security.--Edward R. Murrow

10-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#84 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Pfft, I'm in college. I don't have time for books. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

10-11-2009, 08:22 AM	#85 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	I just started reading World War Z. It's weird, though. When I read it high, the book is awesome. Sober, the book is just okay. I guess I just need to smoke before reading this every time. __________________ SIGNATURE.

10-11-2009, 04:49 PM	#87 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	Ahh, well I'm on page 90 so maybe it'll start getting better soon. __________________ SIGNATURE.

10-16-2009, 10:06 PM	#93 (permalink)
DonnieBoy Insane	[QUOTE=LordEden;2715303] Amazon.com: Dies the Fire: A Novel of the Change (9780451460417): S. M. Stirling: Books Amazon.com: Dies the Fire: A Novel of the Change (9780451460417): S. M. Stirling: Books I've been poor lately and having to re-read books to hold myself over. This is one of my favorite series and the first 3 books are great. It's one of those "alt-history" series that basically asks the question; What if we lost the last 500 years of tech? Gunpowder, electricity, steam engines, and most modern technologies disappear in a instant and the survivors of a changed world have to live in the "old way". I have really enjoyed this series and am now waiting for the new one to come out in paperback (I don't like hardcovers much). I recently read the first nantucket series he wrote about what happened to nantucket. I read the change novels never realizing that it was an offshoot of this series. Both were very good reads. I am now taking a break from the alt history, I listened to "The Lost Symbol" on CD the first book I have tried that with and enjoyed it and am now reading Dean Koontz "Life Expectincy" (sp) Next up I think will be Eric Flints "1632" Don

10-10-2009, 08:42 PM	#82 (permalink)
Min Crazy Location: Louisiana	I recently completed the third installment of Chelsea Cain's series, Evil at Heart. I am not one for suspense or horror but this trilogy has me hooked. My roommate reads Cain and suggested I at least try it. I hate to characterize it through comparison as it feels like deadening it, no pun intended as it's a novel about a serial killer. I adore Arturo Perez-Riverte and Mary Doria Russell. I try to grab Riverte when I find him on the shelf, I loved the twists and terms of Club Dumas. Yes, Ninth Gate was very loosely based upon it but I assure you, you'd barely know they were the same as the movie chose to pursue a small theme within the multi-layered work. The book is far superior. Russell's work is some of the most mature I have read in its exploration of human feelings without turning the novel into an emotional rollarcoaster, which isn't my preferred read anyway. Her duo The Sparrow and Children of God explored outer and inner space with joy. I want a good tale to transport me without a catharsis.

10-10-2009, 08:52 PM	#83 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I'm just finishing up Ender's Shadow again. I know Card's a bit of a loon, but I've always had a soft spot for Bean.

10-16-2009, 10:49 AM	#92 (permalink)
dkenpachi Upright	Twilight Saga

11-11-2009, 12:42 PM	#94 (permalink)
Salem Psycho Location: Canada	Fall on Your Knees - Ann-Marie MacDonald RandomHouse.ca \| Books \| Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald Fabulous. Absolutly fabulous. I was enthralled, couldn't put it down. I loved it, love, love loved it. I recomend it highly.

11-12-2009, 05:34 PM	#95 (permalink)
lisarole Upright	A lot does read books of course, I think somehow its hard to get the best you would ever find interesting.. but mostly you like those that you first read so not as hard as I thought then..haeheh

11-12-2009, 05:53 PM	#96 (permalink)
ring ░ Location: ❤	The Master Butcher's Singing Club - Lousie Erdrich A lyrical gem. Sometimes she gets a tad carried away and almost writes off the page, but it's kind of a joy to watch her have fun doing that.