LordofthePit
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Thief of Time, also from Pratchett\'s discworld series, very funny.
I\'m thinking of reading The vampire Lestat next.
I\'m thinking of reading The vampire Lestat next.
What do You read?
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
I have read that book so many times I could probably recite the entire freaking thing right here and now. I am asked to read it each night at about 8:30pm by the most beautiful little girl you will ever see.
For myself I like to read Christian writing. PLEASE do not confuse this with Christian literature. Christian literature is usually too schmaltzy or too preachy. I do not enjoy it. Christian writing is just writing about the Bible and various theories on how to interpret it.
To escape from the world I read sci-fi. Mostly I enjoy Asimov, which is funny because he was a staunch atheist. Still, I find his works to be very creative.
I also enjoy Tolkein, Morecock, and C.S.Lewis.
barkel
ps. \"My name is Emily Elizabeth and I have a dog. My dog is a big, red dog....\"
Actually I could go on, but I\'d probably be violating several copyright laws.
I have read that book so many times I could probably recite the entire freaking thing right here and now. I am asked to read it each night at about 8:30pm by the most beautiful little girl you will ever see.
For myself I like to read Christian writing. PLEASE do not confuse this with Christian literature. Christian literature is usually too schmaltzy or too preachy. I do not enjoy it. Christian writing is just writing about the Bible and various theories on how to interpret it.
To escape from the world I read sci-fi. Mostly I enjoy Asimov, which is funny because he was a staunch atheist. Still, I find his works to be very creative.
I also enjoy Tolkein, Morecock, and C.S.Lewis.
barkel
ps. \"My name is Emily Elizabeth and I have a dog. My dog is a big, red dog....\"
Actually I could go on, but I\'d probably be violating several copyright laws.
stumpkiller
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he he he
bernstein bears, dr suess, clifford, 10 little ladybugs, th quiltmaker\'s gift (wonderful story that)
eh hem,these are just what I can remember I\'ve read this year
the Bible (still working on that one)
sci fi / fantasy
xanth novels
bolo novels (by various writers, but \'created\' by keith laumer)
cleric quintet by r.a. salvatore
blood claw
re read all my pern novels
fiction
da vinci code
all of the omalley series by dee henderson (you might like these barkel, i didn\'t find them too preachy or mushy, starts with danger in the shadows)
the rescue and a walk to remember by Sparks
all but the newest one by jennifer chiaverini
I am about to start angels and demons
all of the Left Behind novels can\'t wait for the last one!
non fiction
a few by c.s. lewis but the titles escape me right now oh yea, screwtape letters is one and of course the chronicles of narnia (the second one is lion witch and the wardrobe)
dereliction of duty
the sweater letter
There\'s more but I can\'t think of them right now...:duh:
bernstein bears, dr suess, clifford, 10 little ladybugs, th quiltmaker\'s gift (wonderful story that)
eh hem,these are just what I can remember I\'ve read this year
the Bible (still working on that one)
sci fi / fantasy
xanth novels
bolo novels (by various writers, but \'created\' by keith laumer)
cleric quintet by r.a. salvatore
blood claw
re read all my pern novels
fiction
da vinci code
all of the omalley series by dee henderson (you might like these barkel, i didn\'t find them too preachy or mushy, starts with danger in the shadows)
the rescue and a walk to remember by Sparks
all but the newest one by jennifer chiaverini
I am about to start angels and demons
all of the Left Behind novels can\'t wait for the last one!
non fiction
a few by c.s. lewis but the titles escape me right now oh yea, screwtape letters is one and of course the chronicles of narnia (the second one is lion witch and the wardrobe)
dereliction of duty
the sweater letter
There\'s more but I can\'t think of them right now...:duh:
Fizl
Secret Crocodile
I\'m glad someones mentioned Angels and Demons, its an absolutely fantastic book!
Fiction
Frank Herbert (all of the Dune books)
Terry Pratchett
JV Jones (In particular A cavern of black ice, and a fortress of grey ice)
George RR Martin
J K Rowling (Yup, I like the Harry Potter books)
Robin Hobb (The assassin books)
Robert Jordan (Re-reading the wheel of time books again)
I don\'t really have favourite non fiction authors, just area\'s to read (basically anything about elizabethan or earlier history).
Shaz
Fiction
Frank Herbert (all of the Dune books)
Terry Pratchett
JV Jones (In particular A cavern of black ice, and a fortress of grey ice)
George RR Martin
J K Rowling (Yup, I like the Harry Potter books)
Robin Hobb (The assassin books)
Robert Jordan (Re-reading the wheel of time books again)
I don\'t really have favourite non fiction authors, just area\'s to read (basically anything about elizabethan or earlier history).
Shaz
Cosmotiger
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Yeah, he\'s one of the best ST writers, along with Diane Duane. I remember him from the days when he wrote \"Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spiderman.\" He was brought in to give the book a more \"gritty and dark feel,\" back in the late 80\'s when gritty and dark was all the rage.
Right now, I\'m re-reading William Gibson, I finished \"Neuromancer\" about a week ago, now I\'m on \"Count Zero.\" Still great stuff, even though its 20 years old or so. I\'m very much in a near-future/cyberpunk mood these days.
For non-fiction, I\'ve got \"The Forgotten Few: The Polish Air Force in the Second World War\" waiting in my to-read pile.
And \"Mr Brown Can Moo\" gets a regular reading every day, too
LouisCypher
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I\'m surprised! you just quoted some of my favourites at the present time: Hobb, Martin and Pratchett (unfortunately, here in italy we still miss the third Farsight book and Martin has not written \"feast for crows\" yet)
i think you\'ll like my avatar: even if it\'s almost impossible to read, it says \"winter is coming\" and i\'m sure you know where it comes from
BTW, i love Tolkien\'s and Edding\'s books, too!
Cheers
Luca
oops.
I forgot about my most recent read: The Pleasure Of My Company, by Steve Martin.
This book was hillarious and actually, very well written. It is not inane, for folks who did not like the Jerk (the greatest comedy of all). It is an intelligent comedy about a guy in California with about 1000 different neurosis.
barkel
I forgot about my most recent read: The Pleasure Of My Company, by Steve Martin.
This book was hillarious and actually, very well written. It is not inane, for folks who did not like the Jerk (the greatest comedy of all). It is an intelligent comedy about a guy in California with about 1000 different neurosis.
barkel
wiccanpony
Official Freak Bar Witch
ok..I have a thing for bad boy vampires
I adore books by Laurell K Hamilton, Robert Jordan and Robin Hobb, just to name a few :bouncy:
I adore books by Laurell K Hamilton, Robert Jordan and Robin Hobb, just to name a few :bouncy:Aaaargh!
I have just got rid of my collection (accumulation) of paper backs due to having a loft extension take away the storage space - I kept some so they must be my favorites.
Asimov
Hielein
Herbert (only ever really liked the first Dune book so let the others go - and I agree about the film)
Rob
Zelany
plus a few other odds and sods.
I am also a sucker for game related books so have read all the Warhammer/40k books and WISH GW would finish the Dark Future series.
I also read all the Shadowrun books - hope they resurface!
Current book is The Scorpion from Legend of the five rings.
I never finished LOTR (got bored) and - although I have tried a number of times - have never managed to get past the first chapter of Ghormanghast (started to think suicide was a viable option)
I have just got rid of my collection (accumulation) of paper backs due to having a loft extension take away the storage space - I kept some so they must be my favorites.
Asimov
Hielein
Herbert (only ever really liked the first Dune book so let the others go - and I agree about the film)
Rob
Zelany
plus a few other odds and sods.
I am also a sucker for game related books so have read all the Warhammer/40k books and WISH GW would finish the Dark Future series.
I also read all the Shadowrun books - hope they resurface!
Current book is The Scorpion from Legend of the five rings.
I never finished LOTR (got bored) and - although I have tried a number of times - have never managed to get past the first chapter of Ghormanghast (started to think suicide was a viable option)
Philistine!
There are also a couple of moments when you are fooled into thinking that something resembling a plot may be emerging.
It\'s still the best book in the world IMO:bouncy:
Granted, it does start off slowly..then gets slower...that\'s half it\'s charmOriginally posted by Nomis
Aaaargh!
...although I have tried a number of times - have never managed to get past the first chapter of Ghormanghast (started to think suicide was a viable option)
There are also a couple of moments when you are fooled into thinking that something resembling a plot may be emerging. It\'s still the best book in the world IMO:bouncy:
K
klute_in_the_valute
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In my younger days it was Shaun Hutson for a quick thrill ride.Then I saw Hellraiser and dipped into the work of Clive Barker.
The Books of Blood stand out the most in my memory.
Thomas Harris and Michael Crichton are up there.
At the mo Im half way through my second run of Lord of the rings.Ive just finished the Hobbit again and if you can get through the beginning of the Sillmarillion then there are some great stories in there.
Turin Turamber and Beren and Luthien are the 2 most moving stories Ive read and would make fantastic movies.Im thinking of doing a mini conversion of Turin Turamber?
Ive also read all of Pratchett and Edgar Allen Poe.
A classic every one should read is Moby Dick.
TOOK ME LEG TOOK ME LIFE,TOOK ME LEG TOOK ME LIFE.
The Books of Blood stand out the most in my memory.
Thomas Harris and Michael Crichton are up there.
At the mo Im half way through my second run of Lord of the rings.Ive just finished the Hobbit again and if you can get through the beginning of the Sillmarillion then there are some great stories in there.
Turin Turamber and Beren and Luthien are the 2 most moving stories Ive read and would make fantastic movies.Im thinking of doing a mini conversion of Turin Turamber?
Ive also read all of Pratchett and Edgar Allen Poe.
A classic every one should read is Moby Dick.
TOOK ME LEG TOOK ME LIFE,TOOK ME LEG TOOK ME LIFE.
M
MaestroOfMayhem
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Im sitting in the library as im posting. I just started the eye of the world by Robby Joe, its an ok book. My favorite books are by Robert Cornwell and J. Gregory Keys. I often read bigraphys and non-fiction, how-to books for thing i will never have-to do and GW fluff from WD. And of course mindless rabble from millions of crazed lunatics looking for attention (internet forums).
Just finished (between books right now):
One of the new 40k fiction books (utter dreck, as usual, but a good mindless read), and a nifty book called \"the evening of the world: a romance of the dark\" which is a kind of coming of age legend-style tale set at the start of the Dark Ages.
Comics I like:
Judge Dredd (yay! - particularly any Armitage stuff, not Anderson because she\'s... yawn...)
Grendel (so cooool...)
Alias (which has finished and has a new title which isn\'t R18 anymore, but is still very good - I just can\'t remember the name of the new one. Not the tv show btw, it\'s about an ex-superhero )
Sinister Dexter, Rex Mundi, and various webcomics (like sexylosers.com, redmeat.com, somethingpositive.net)
Authors:
-Neil Gaiman
-Tad Williams (tends to go on a bit, but the new War of the Flowers is very good)
-Irvine Welsh (still haven\'t read \'Ecstasy\', but have everything else from Marabu Stork Nightmare - wierd and depressing- to Trainspotting to Porno - fun book!)
-Phillip Pullman (His Dark Materials - loved it lots!)
-Pratchett
-Tolkien
-Stephen King (but only really the Gunslinger/Dark Tower books - he writes great fantasy but average generic fiction)
-Janet Evanovich, although if she doesn\'t get a bit less repetitive she\'s going on the pet hate list...
-CSLewis (whoever mentioned the Screwtape Letters - yay!)
-JK Rowling (I thought I\'d hate the Potter books till I actually read them )
-Iain M Banks (the M is important, see below)
-Dan Abnett (wrote the Gaunt\'s Ghosts 40k books, and also wrote stuff for Sinister Dexter at some point)
There are heaps of other authors I like, but those are some I go back to time and time again. I also read these forums a bit, and SomethingAwful sometimes. And a rather good site about female weight-training and bodybuilding - I\'m by no means \'toned\' yet, but I do love weights
Pet Hates (mostly authors I liked at one point, who I now can\'t read without wincing)
-Laurell K Hamilton (Bad vampire erotica with poor characterisation - if it was good vamp porn I might let her get away with the other stuff though The universe she created is so cool that the bad writing is unforgiveably frustrating)
-David Eddings (it\'s all the same book! And there are some interesting notions of racial superiority or rather inferiority floating around in there...)
-Anne McCaffery (ditto... not so much racially motivated as very heavy class stereotypes - the aristocracy are beautiful, brave and bright, while the slave class are ugly and stupid)
-Anne Rice (except for the book about the Castrati, that was very cool)
-Iain Banks (writes very cool sci-fi, but the most dreary and depressing regular fiction *ever*)
-Mike Moore (interesting, and I tend to agree with him, but he\'s so over-the-top I can\'t take him seriously. I sometimes wonder if he\'s a Republican trying to discredit the left-wing Liked Bowling for Columbine though.)
Oh dear, I think the bottom list is longer! I\'m sure it\'s just because I\'m explaining the peeves... I\'m not really that negative!
I don\'t really get a lot of time to read, mostly just before bed or a bit on the weekends. Although sometimes I get a book that\'s too good to put down (one recently called \'The Cupid Effect\' fit that description) so it gets read during daytime.
Oh, I also have a bit of a soft spot for period romances like the Georgette Heyer books There\'s so much wrong with them... but they\'re still fun.
One of the new 40k fiction books (utter dreck, as usual, but a good mindless read), and a nifty book called \"the evening of the world: a romance of the dark\" which is a kind of coming of age legend-style tale set at the start of the Dark Ages.
Comics I like:
Judge Dredd (yay! - particularly any Armitage stuff, not Anderson because she\'s... yawn...)
Grendel (so cooool...)
Alias (which has finished and has a new title which isn\'t R18 anymore, but is still very good - I just can\'t remember the name of the new one. Not the tv show btw, it\'s about an ex-superhero
)Sinister Dexter, Rex Mundi, and various webcomics (like sexylosers.com, redmeat.com, somethingpositive.net)
Authors:
-Neil Gaiman
-Tad Williams (tends to go on a bit, but the new War of the Flowers is very good)
-Irvine Welsh (still haven\'t read \'Ecstasy\', but have everything else from Marabu Stork Nightmare - wierd and depressing- to Trainspotting to Porno - fun book!)
-Phillip Pullman (His Dark Materials - loved it lots!)
-Pratchett
-Tolkien
-Stephen King (but only really the Gunslinger/Dark Tower books - he writes great fantasy but average generic fiction)
-Janet Evanovich, although if she doesn\'t get a bit less repetitive she\'s going on the pet hate list...
-CSLewis (whoever mentioned the Screwtape Letters - yay!)
-JK Rowling (I thought I\'d hate the Potter books till I actually read them
)-Iain M Banks (the M is important, see below)
-Dan Abnett (wrote the Gaunt\'s Ghosts 40k books, and also wrote stuff for Sinister Dexter at some point)
There are heaps of other authors I like, but those are some I go back to time and time again. I also read these forums a bit, and SomethingAwful sometimes. And a rather good site about female weight-training and bodybuilding - I\'m by no means \'toned\' yet, but I do love weights
Pet Hates (mostly authors I liked at one point, who I now can\'t read without wincing)
-Laurell K Hamilton (Bad vampire erotica with poor characterisation - if it was good vamp porn I might let her get away with the other stuff though
The universe she created is so cool that the bad writing is unforgiveably frustrating)-David Eddings (it\'s all the same book! And there are some interesting notions of racial superiority or rather inferiority floating around in there...)
-Anne McCaffery (ditto... not so much racially motivated as very heavy class stereotypes - the aristocracy are beautiful, brave and bright, while the slave class are ugly and stupid)
-Anne Rice (except for the book about the Castrati, that was very cool)
-Iain Banks (writes very cool sci-fi, but the most dreary and depressing regular fiction *ever*)
-Mike Moore (interesting, and I tend to agree with him, but he\'s so over-the-top I can\'t take him seriously. I sometimes wonder if he\'s a Republican trying to discredit the left-wing
Liked Bowling for Columbine though.)Oh dear, I think the bottom list is longer! I\'m sure it\'s just because I\'m explaining the peeves... I\'m not really that negative!
I don\'t really get a lot of time to read, mostly just before bed or a bit on the weekends. Although sometimes I get a book that\'s too good to put down (one recently called \'The Cupid Effect\' fit that description) so it gets read during daytime.
Oh, I also have a bit of a soft spot for period romances like the Georgette Heyer books
There\'s so much wrong with them... but they\'re still fun.Ok.....books eh?
The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are my absolute all time favorites. Heh......yeah....
Currently I am in the middle of Walden, which is a good, but a little annoying to read. I\'m also reading Gulliver\'s Travels when I visit my \'rents....Then I am perpetually reading the Bible, by far the most boring book I have ever tried to read. No, I take that back. Liberty and Oppression was boring and useless. Worst book ever. :flip::bouncy:
The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are my absolute all time favorites. Heh......yeah....
Currently I am in the middle of Walden, which is a good, but a little annoying to read. I\'m also reading Gulliver\'s Travels when I visit my \'rents....Then I am perpetually reading the Bible, by far the most boring book I have ever tried to read. No, I take that back. Liberty and Oppression was boring and useless. Worst book ever. :flip::bouncy:
darthfoley
Active member
Having just finished the Mallorean, I will agree (I think I said somewhere else that I know I *shouldn\'t* like it, and yet...his character interactions are so damned good and natural that I can\'t resist his books.
And I\'m glad somebody else said Neil Gaiman before me.
Comics: Green Arrow, Judge Dredd (am currently going back and buying up all of them I can find, since I long ago sold my originals), 1602, Legend of Huma, The Hedge Knight, The Losers, Swamp Thing, Punisher, Conan, Sentinel, Daredevil, Wolverine, GI Joe, Preacher (again, buying them all up again...this time cause they were loaned out and never returned), Hitman (ditto), Superman/Batman, Supreme Power...
Authors: Stephen King, Weis/Hickman, Eddings, Tolkien, Goodkind, Salvatore, Troy Denning, Doug Niles, Elaine Cunningham, William Breuer, Neil Gaiman, Feist...
Now, somebody tell me which Pratchett book is the one to start with...
Wren
Member
Originally posted by darthfoley
Now, somebody tell me which Pratchett book is the one to start with...
I second that! I\'m a little bit anal retentive about reading things in chronological sequence, which sometimes means I end up not reading some of the more sprawling series like Discworld or Marion Zimmer Bradley\'s Darkover.
darthfoley
Active member
Good grief...I thought Salvatore\'s dark elf series was long...it\'s only 16 or so...
