i'm reading grave peril (book three of the dresden files). i bought the first three in a box set. they are great. funny, fast paced. have a fast paced detective novel feel, plus the element of magic...it's awesome
i'm reading grave peril (book three of the dresden files). i bought the first three in a box set. they are great. funny, fast paced. have a fast paced detective novel feel, plus the element of magic...it's awesome
I have many leather bound books.
I'm kind of a big deal.
Changing the plans that I’ve been setting on, I’m scared by the way that my life is getting gone
Thanks a lot.Originally Posted by jhanic
There are also a couple novels Asimov wrote about the robots that are just as good--one is called (if I remember correctly) Caves of Steel. I can't remember the other. (Naked Sun?)
John
Roland would have understood.
So how were those?
Patrick... what's going on? an act of penance??? go and sin no more!
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jean!
ETA: Just finished Diary by Chuck Palahniuk and am now reading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
"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 love Asimov. I can remember randomly picking up one of his books waaaaayyyy back in grade/middle school, and having that same thought...wasn't big on the sci-fi, but couldn't stop reading it.
Currently re-reading some different short story compilations...Everything's Eventual, Just After Sunset, and now, thanks to Letti's post, Robot Visions, from Asimov.
Elodin: "Tombs is for feckless twits who can't chew their own food. My boy's a Re'lar! He has the feck of twenty men!"
Kvothe: “Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.”
Simmon: ”It’s just ointment in case you get burned...but if you mix it with piss, it turns into candy.” Sim’s expression was deadpan. “Delicious candy.”
Christopher Caldwell, Reflections on the Revolution in Europe.
The Painted Man - Peter V Brett.
First book of a fantasy trilogy - his first so there's no history to go on.
So far?.... not bad at all!
Hmmm...what am I reading... Eats, Shoots and Leaves "The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation" by Lynne Truss...
Not very gripping to read at all but it is educating me a little where I needed it and it might be useful when I start my Creative Writing course at University in September *cringes*
'He bowed low, right down to the ground, in front of the man sitting there motionless, whose smile reminded him of everything that he had ever loved in his life, of everything that had ever been of value and holy in his life.' Herman Hesse
Almost finished reading Indoctrinaire by Christopher Priest.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
I'm in the middle of a rather creepy thriller called Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo.
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.
Just starting The Second World War by John Keegan and thus far it is excellent.
Started Fight Club last night...I think after this, I only have 2 Chuck P. novels left. =/
Elodin: "Tombs is for feckless twits who can't chew their own food. My boy's a Re'lar! He has the feck of twenty men!"
Kvothe: “Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.”
Simmon: ”It’s just ointment in case you get burned...but if you mix it with piss, it turns into candy.” Sim’s expression was deadpan. “Delicious candy.”
Currently in the middle of Emperor: The Gates of Rome, and I am loving it so far. Which honestly I'm kinda surprised about: normally I read novels that have some basis in either sci-fi or fantasy (and there is a difference between the two, despite what book shops will have you believe!
Except when merged with sci-fi or fantasy!
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
That's probably a good idea. I had to take a survey course in expository writing when I entered college, and it helped me immeasurably. I had to relearn a lot of basic, component parts of English that I had taken for granted. Even if you don't think your writing can use improvement, it probably can.
YAY! - well done you Stef! Hope it goes well.
Finished Peter V. Brett - The Painted Man (The Warded Man in the U.S. I believe). Pretty good book - looking forward to book 2 (the Desert Spear) next April).
Now re-reading: King - From a Buick 8.
Finished American Gods... great book! Now I'm trying to find something new to read...
I finished Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo.... I hate it when a book starts out very strong, and then just sort of ... wraps things up too quickly and ends.
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
duma key?I hate it when a book starts out very strong, and then just sort of ... wraps things up too quickly and ends.
Currently re-reading The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordan
If you love me, then love me-Susan of mejis
See the turtle, aint he keen? All things serve the fucking beam-Eddie of NewYork
You burn prettily-Corwin of Amber
Jane Austen.duma key?I hate it when a book starts out very strong, and then just sort of ... wraps things up too quickly and ends.
(ha ha, beat Brice to it!)
"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
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
PKD always makes me feel like I should be getting amazing hints right about now!!!! ...but I don't.I'm too stupid for his books. I like them anyway.
Shake Hands with the Devil by Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire
Thought I'd try some nonfiction for a change. Not regretting it so far.
I'm currently reading/listening to The Pillars of the Earth. I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying it so far. I'm about 400 pages in and it just keeps getting better.
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