Literature! Don't be ashamed, I know you read.

skryingbreath · 26th November 2006, 06:19

Well, what're('ve) you currently(finished) reading?

I just finished House of Leaves (Pretty much an acid trip, but on paper), and am waiting for Only Revolutions and The Brothers Karamazov to arrive in the mail.

So, show me whatch'you read.

Vil · 26th November 2006, 06:25

Currently reading: The Devils by Dostoevsky

The last two books I've read, Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky and War and Peace by Tolstoy.

Edit: My brain is elsewhere tonight.

eheiney · 26th November 2006, 06:32

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....hreadid=178860

skryingbreath · 26th November 2006, 06:36

This is, uh...version 2.

Vil · 26th November 2006, 06:48

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Originally posted by skryingbreath
This is, uh...version 2.

What if we didn't want an upgrade?

psyfive · 26th November 2006, 06:48

Quote:

Originally posted by denkensiefursich
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....hreadid=178860

Sadly I think that the last book I read was when I posted about it in that thread...

Vie · 26th November 2006, 08:49

David Brin's uplift Saga, and World War Z, again.

k_rock923 · 26th November 2006, 11:48

Currently reading Heart of Darkness.

Sadly, I hardly have time to read anything but school related books lately.

ElChevelle · 26th November 2006, 11:52

Quote:

Originally posted by skryingbreath
This is, uh...version 2.

Nah, how about we merge it in with the old to avoid binlike results?

JFASI · 26th November 2006, 12:41

Nineteen Eighty Four.

And it scared the crap out of me.

k_rock923 · 26th November 2006, 12:55

Great book. It's scary to think that it could happen and how you can see parts of it creeping into today's society.

sirebob · 26th November 2006, 15:53

Robert Anson Heinlein. Louis L'Amour (not too intellectual on that one) and Dune. Not Frank Herbert, just Dune. the only book I am currently reading is the Bible, in light of that, I havent been reading much at all

S-uper_T-oast · 26th November 2006, 16:09

therese raquin... god I hate symbolist literature.

JFASI · 26th November 2006, 17:30

Voltaire's Candide...

In the original French!!!

zootm · 26th November 2006, 18:45

Been reading a lot of Iain M Banks's sci-fi stuff, which has kinda gotten me into sci-fi in general (which I'm not usually that interested in). I've read all of the Culture novels, along with a couple more, and I'm currently working on Against A Dark Background. I've got an itching to read Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash after this.

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Originally posted by k_rock923
Great book. It's scary to think that it could happen and how you can see parts of it creeping into today's society.

What's scarier is that it was written in 1948 and it's hardly dated at all; the issues it deals with and the overall setting still feel relevant.

mikm · 26th November 2006, 21:14

Currently, I'm reading Inventing the Internet. Not really "literature", but I need to for a class. Other than that, I've been re-reading The Kite Runner but that's been indefinitely deferred.

dlichterman · 27th November 2006, 05:05

Freakonomics!

mikm · 27th November 2006, 05:18

Unnecessary exclamation points are cool!

MrMagick · 27th November 2006, 05:41

I've started reading the Shannara series by Terry Brooks after I found out that they were somewhat related to the Demon series which I really loved.

k_rock923 · 27th November 2006, 11:11

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Originally posted by mikm
Unnecessary exclamation points are cool!

!1

zootm · 27th November 2006, 12:04

Quote:

Originally posted by k_rock923
!1

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mikm · 27th November 2006, 12:25

Quote:

Originally posted by k_rock923
!1

dlinkwit27 · 27th November 2006, 22:01

Eragon and it's sequel Eldest. I can't wait for the 3rd book!

Mattress · 27th November 2006, 22:06

Perelandra by C.S. Lewis

just finished Out of the Silent Planet by him as well, its about a man's trip to a planet of unfallen (in the biblical sense) creatures, pretty interesting story.

Before that An Army of Davids by blogger Glenn Reynolds and before that The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

burnitdown · 30th November 2006, 14:13

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Originally posted by JFASI
Nineteen Eighty Four.

And it scared the crap out of me.

Now it's time for Brave New World, which should unsettle you with fear.

fwgx · 30th November 2006, 15:18

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Originally posted by burnitdown
Now it's time for Brave New World, which should unsettle you with fear.

I read both those books in a week recently. I much prefered 1984 as the way ABNW was written in the first half of the book is really offputting.

DuaneJeffers · 1st December 2006, 07:03

I know I have posted links before, but however, I figure I will add my list of books that I have read recently.

Finished Reading:
Neil Gaiman

American Gods
Anansi Boys

A mess load of comic books which include: Y: the last man, The Walking Dead, and Invincible

Currently Reading:
Neil Gaiman

Neverwhere (based on the BBC mini-series of the same name)
Stardust (I started reading it, yet got lost in it. Need to finish)

Various Authors - Difficult Questions about Videogames (Link ... it looks like since the book is out of print, it will be hard to acquire. But I am happy cause I got it for free)

-Duane

zootm · 1st December 2006, 09:45

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Originally posted by Phily Baby
I read both those books in a week recently. I much prefered 1984 as the way ABNW was written in the first half of the book is really offputting.

I liked the style in ABNW. It was quite interesting.

fwgx · 1st December 2006, 10:09

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Originally posted by zootm
I liked the style in ABNW. It was quite interesting.

I think it would have been better if I hadn't just read 1984 which is written so beautifully, the words just flow and fit so perfectly.

I just found that ABNW didn't flow too well in places and I had to re-read sentances too often to decypher it. Not that it's a bad book at all though.

zootm · 1st December 2006, 10:25

Yeah. I think in a lot of places it was intentionally written that way, though (which is what I thought you were talking about). It creates quite a good uncomfortable atmosphere when it's subtle/obvious. There's a middle ground where it just ends up being hard to read though.

rockouthippie · 2nd December 2006, 07:46

I've been reading some Tom Clancy tripe. Acts of war. It's entertaining enough.

k_rock923 · 2nd December 2006, 15:04

Textbooks. :\

ASD5A · 2nd December 2006, 17:54

stephen kings "the stand"

Fickle · 2nd December 2006, 23:35

Stephen Kings "It"
Stephen Kings "Cell" -Finished
Chuck Palaniuks "Haunted"
Various Textbooks
ect.

Also, I can't believe someone else read American Gods (AND Neverwhere!), they are awesome books, Neil Gaiman is a great writer.

zootm · 3rd December 2006, 01:45

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Originally posted by Fickle
Chuck Palaniuk

Quote:

Originally posted by Fickle
Neil Gaiman

Drop the King, read this. I heard that, in particular, "haunted" is a good read

skryingbreath · 3rd December 2006, 02:32

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Originally posted by Fickle
Stephen Kings "Cell" -Finished

How was it? I'm not a King fan, but I've been drawn to this book.

DuaneJeffers · 3rd December 2006, 08:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Fickle
Also, I can't believe someone else read American Gods (AND Neverwhere!), they are awesome books, Neil Gaiman is a great writer.

Well, I am half-way through Neverwhere, and it is very good so far, however, I haven't had the time to read it ever since Thanksgiving because I have been working two jobs to pay for credit card bills. But I agree that Gaiman is an awesome writer! There are a couple of his books that I want to read, but I am waiting until christmas to see if I get them (I requested the Ultimate Sandman Vol. 1 in its hard-bound glory). Also, I have to ask if you have read Anansi Boys, seeing as you didn't mention it. It, in my opinion, is as good as American Gods, if not better than, only because it is just a fun read.

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Originally posted by skryingbreath
How was it? I'm not a King fan, but I've been drawn to this book.

Ditto on that one as well!

-Duane

cooky560 · 3rd December 2006, 14:31

whats this new reading thing then :wacko: :P

Tooblai · 3rd December 2006, 15:15

Text Book::- Biography of Geoffrey Chaucer.

Fickle · 3rd December 2006, 18:43

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Originally posted by skryingbreath
How was it? I'm not a King fan, but I've been drawn to this book.

It is better than most of Kings recent stuff, but definately not his best...Good read though, finished it in about a week.

As for Haunted---Not that awesome although some of the stories are, well, interesting.

Gaiman has a large volume of work, I have yet to (but need to) read the Sandman series and Anansi Boys? Never heard of it, but will def. look for it.

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Zootm:
Drop the King, read this. I heard that, in particular, "haunted" is a good read

Die-hard King Fans will read him until he dies, I'm afraid, even though he's a self-appointed hack, he's still a really good writer.

26th November 2006, 06:19	#1
skryingbreath Post initializing... Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,065	Literature! Don't be ashamed, I know you read. Well, what're('ve) you currently(finished) reading? I just finished House of Leaves (Pretty much an acid trip, but on paper), and am waiting for Only Revolutions and The Brothers Karamazov to arrive in the mail. So, show me whatch'you read.

26th November 2006, 06:25	#2
Vil Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: (-1)^(1/2) Posts: 436	Currently reading: The Devils by Dostoevsky The last two books I've read, Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky and War and Peace by Tolstoy. Edit: My brain is elsewhere tonight. present day present time

26th November 2006, 06:32	#3
eheiney und keine Eier! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI, USA Posts: 1,374	http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....hreadid=178860 Spiral out, my friend. You will find your way back to yourself, we all will. I'll be waiting, and shall see you on the other side...

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k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	Currently reading Heart of Darkness. Sadly, I hardly have time to read anything but school related books lately. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

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skryingbreath Post initializing... Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,065	This is, uh...version 2.

26th November 2006, 12:41	#10
JFASI Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I was hoping you could tell me Posts: 1,350	Nineteen Eighty Four. And it scared the crap out of me. Certified Spam Connoisseur.

26th November 2006, 12:55	#11
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	Great book. It's scary to think that it could happen and how you can see parts of it creeping into today's society. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

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sirebob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: TX, SC, NY. Posts: 142	Robert Anson Heinlein. Louis L'Amour (not too intellectual on that one) and Dune. Not Frank Herbert, just Dune. the only book I am currently reading is the Bible, in light of that, I havent been reading much at all

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Mattress Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 4,577	Perelandra by C.S. Lewis just finished Out of the Silent Planet by him as well, its about a man's trip to a planet of unfallen (in the biblical sense) creatures, pretty interesting story. Before that An Army of Davids by blogger Glenn Reynolds and before that The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Besides shooting out a big blank from your buttock, you can feel as if your root chakra leaked sweet hot mucus.

1st December 2006, 07:03	#27
DuaneJeffers Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,776	I know I have posted links before, but however, I figure I will add my list of books that I have read recently. Finished Reading: Neil Gaiman American Gods Anansi Boys A mess load of comic books which include: Y: the last man, The Walking Dead, and Invincible Currently Reading: Neil Gaiman Neverwhere (based on the BBC mini-series of the same name) Stardust (I started reading it, yet got lost in it. Need to finish) Various Authors - Difficult Questions about Videogames (Link ... it looks like since the book is out of print, it will be hard to acquire. But I am happy cause I got it for free) -Duane Website Yeah, that's pretty much it. :-\

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zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,375	Yeah. I think in a lot of places it was intentionally written that way, though (which is what I thought you were talking about). It creates quite a good uncomfortable atmosphere when it's subtle/obvious. There's a middle ground where it just ends up being hard to read though.

2nd December 2006, 07:46	#31
rockouthippie Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 11,002	I've been reading some Tom Clancy tripe. Acts of war. It's entertaining enough.

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k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	Textbooks. :\ Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

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Fickle Butterknife of Justice (Forum King) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind you. Posts: 5,502	Stephen Kings "It" Stephen Kings "Cell" -Finished Chuck Palaniuks "Haunted" Various Textbooks ect. Also, I can't believe someone else read American Gods (AND Neverwhere!), they are awesome books, Neil Gaiman is a great writer. Go read a book without pictures pabook? \| Look, a blog! \| Buy Stuff I Wrote

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