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You must let me know what you think!
A NEW GAME BEGINS
The Holmes-Dracula File - Fred Saberhagen
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Holmes and Dracula? You mean there is a book that combines my two favorite literary big-weights, and I didn't know about it!
Okay...how much does it actually involve the two? Or is it just a clever title?
Either way, let me know how it is. Sounds interesting.
I read this series in high school (25+ years ago lol) so I don't remember it well, but I'm about 70 pages in and it's one chapter Vlad, one chapter Sherlock; at some point I suspect they meet to solve the crime. As the reader you can see their paths are going to cross, and since Watson is writing about the Holmes side of the story, you get some good insight.
I remember reading these several times in high school, but being it's been so long, I've mostly forgotten them. They are awesome, though.
This is the second book. This stands on its own, but if you read The Dracula Tape first it may make more sense. That one is the Bram Stoker novel told from Vlad's point of view, and trust me, he's hilarious. He has NO USE for Van Helsing, that's for sure.
If I remember correctly, each book can stand on its own, but as a series you get all of Vlad's personality though the ages. I have five more - I'll let you know for sure when I finish.
They are out of print now, I believe, but you can pick them up for a couple bucks each either on the secondary market at Amazon or on Abe's Books - I'd check Abe's first as I think I found them cheaper on there.
Just look under Saberhagen's Dracula series - if you can't find them all, let me know and I can give you all the titles.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
I'm about 1/5 the way through The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Though, I haven't picked it up in weeks. Not that I hate it, I actally really like it. I've just been so preoccupied with movies lately I haven't given reading the proper time. I go through phrases. Could read 1 book in six months then 8 the next six months.
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Security + Study Guide... maybe I can start back reading for fun in January
Just picked up a copy of The Great Gatsby last night ... I haven't read this book since I was in high school.
I read The Great Gatsby one day while I had jury duty. My oldest brother had just read it and loved it, but I wasn't crazy about it. I generally love things that take place during the 1920s, but I just couldn't get into it. I'd like to know what you think about it, though.
I just started The Silmarillion. I love it so far. One of my brothers made a chart of all the characters as a reference while reading itIt's actually really helpful.
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
I loved The Great Gatsby. It's one of my favorites from school. As odd as it sounds, I enjoy it more when read aloud. It's almost lyrical in nature and lends itself well to being spoken aloud..
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
The Passage by Justin Cronin
Here is what Stephen King says about it on the back cover:
"Every so often a novel-reader's novel comes along: an enthralling, entertaining story wedded to simple, supple prose, both informed by tremendous imagination. Summer is the perfect time for such books, and this year readers can enjoy the gift of Justin Cronin’s The Passage. Read fifteen pages and you will find yourself captivated; read thirty and you will find yourself taken prisoner and reading late into the night. It has the vividness that only epic works of fantasy and imagination can achieve. What else can I say? This: read this book and the ordinary world disappears."
I must say that, so far, I agree.
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I might have to succumb to the hype, I just hate to do that.
rereading ASOIAF
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
I picked up a copy of Dorian Gray tonight.
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One of my favorite Oscar Wilde books.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Always been on my list, but never gotten to it
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2.99 at BAM tonight
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I Have Lived A Thousand Years: Growing Up In The Holocaust - Livia Bitton-Jackson
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Island Of The Blue Dolpins.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Oh geez, I haven't read that one since Mr. Joiner's fifth grade.
Finally started Dorian Gray. It's taking some getting used to getting back in to reading something other than the pared down, wham bam thank you ma'am writing you get with today's authors.
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was having a nice convo with Blash yesterday about kids books we love. The Obnoxious Jerks and Island of the Blue Dolphins were mutual loves.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Was there any L'Engle in there?
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no, but the Wrinkle series is awesome.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Yes it is.
The Great Brain series was another favorite of mine that I want to find and re-read. I know Annabeth would like them and I'm almost positive even Emmy would, too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Brain
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I remember reading, and very much enjoying, a book titled "The Great Brain", written from the perspective of a kid whose older brother was "The Great Brain". Is this what your talking about? I didn't know that it was a series.
Edit: Duh, just noticed and followed the link.
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I think I'm going to give up on Imajica, Braker just takes soooo long to get into the story and get to the point, I've really been forcing myself to read on. But, so many people here love it - like Feev, who's recommendations I've really enjoyed - so...should I persevere?
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