sk_lp_him Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangisuckatgamin Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Finished since my post like a year ago on this: Currently reading: \ I've read all of his short story novels so took a break from the regular novels to start the new one. Not bad so far. Enjoying the first story a lot. Don't read that much anymore so my "finished" list is rather small. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamescush147 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I just finished: And I just started: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StressEater Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 One thing I really enjoy doing is going back and reading books that I read a long time ago. I like to see if my point of view has changed over the course of my life. For example, if you read a book about a character going through a difficult time like a divorce, death in the family, major illness, or job loss and you yourself have not experienced that, it is very hard to relate. However, reading the story again later in life after you have experienced that same or similar moment in life, that definitely allows you to relate to the story and see if differently. Right now I just started reading Lord of the Flies. I read it when I was a kid and I felt like I could really relate to the characters. However, now that I am an adult, I am wondering if I will see them as miscreants and wonder what ever happen to our youth. A lot like that old man who talks about back in my day kids knew how to respect their elders. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamescush147 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 So short stories..... ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Danielle 2 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 —CURRENTLY READING— —NEXT UP— —THEN— Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanzoadam Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Currently reading Manga wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryToxteth Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 The author does a great job of detailing the history of East Prussia, and explains how Russia now has a city carved between the Poland and Lithuania borders; the legendary Prussian city of Konigsberg (today known as Kaliningrad). The book is dated, written in the mid-1990s, so the Western author has a jaded opinion on the pedestrian Soviet bloc landscapes, though it's a snapshot of what parts of Poland looked like, immediately after the Cold War. Great read so far! Here's a quote to chew on: "To have character and be a German is the same thing." - Erich Ludendorff (Except there's that thing called the 20th century, Herr Ludendorff! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiyo_Rain Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 This book is supposed to be a mix of Scooby Doo and the Cthulu mythos. I'm not very far into it yet, but I love mystery/thriller novels and have always been a huge fan of Scooby Doo so I have high hopes for this book! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamescush147 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Found a first edition. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen27 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) Since last posting (can't believe it was so long ago): The standout for best book I've read so far this year is Jemisin's How Long 'Til Black Future Month. It's a collection of short stories, mostly modern folklore & a few sci-fi dystopias. Currently reading an epic sci-fi action novel, that admittedly, can get a little excessive on the technology descriptions. Edited July 1, 2020 by Gretchen27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless0610 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 On 5/30/2020 at 11:16 AM, SinisterPledge said: Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski is the second book in the series. After getting completely hooked by the first book I bought the entire series about a year ago. Finally gotten around to continuing this amazing experience and I am loving every page of it. While I sadly cannot attest to the faithfulness of the translation (as I don't understand Polish in the slightest), I am going to go out on a limb and say that this English translation is very, very good. The imagery is painted vividly in my mind whilst reading and not only is the writing of high quality, the translator seems to have successfully managed to capture the author's "personality" and way of writing, despite the change of language. Probably my favorite book in the series. This is where it really takes off and I love how the characters are developed here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamescush147 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Finally the next book is out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBomb Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Not actually reading, it's more like reviewing my book to see any spell erros But actually I'm gonna publish mine pretty soon... The Magic Jewels: The Beginning, my 1st book out of 5 books I'm planning to publish. Edited July 16, 2020 by BrunoBomb Adding my own book :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pray07 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Wish mine had such an awesome cover, but yeah, I've been getting through some of the classics recently to see what the big fuss is all about 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSXtreme_ Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 6/24/2020 at 2:26 PM, Hiyo_Rain said: This book is supposed to be a mix of Scooby Doo and the Cthulu mythos. I'm not very far into it yet, but I love mystery/thriller novels and have always been a huge fan of Scooby Doo so I have high hopes for this book! The premise was intriguing. Having an "adult" version of Mystery Incorporated had me move this book to the top of the To-Read list. However, once you got into it a couple of chapters, the disappointment begin to pile up and the intrigue evaporated. The book was supposed to be taking place in 1990, but the language, mental aspects and rainbow movement overtones all spoke of today. The "ghost" of Peter was nothing more than an empty shell, Tim the dog (stupid dog name in my opinion) had only 1 real Scooby moment and the Daphne/Velma hybrid's hair had more personification and personality than any two of the full-blown characters combined. I won't even go into the Hispanic, Butch Lesbian in combat boots, who becomes the leader of the gang after she kicks an entire bar's patronage into submission, or the neurotic Shaggy-clone who had NONE of his coolness or traits. If you are looking to relive your childhood, go buy the Cartoon Collection on DVD/Bluray. It only got 2 stars. Currently working on...about 90% completed. It's quite a different read now than it was when I read it back in the 80s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayellie Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 6/11/2020 at 6:15 PM, StressEater said: One thing I really enjoy doing is going back and reading books that I read a long time ago. I like to see if my point of view has changed over the course of my life. For example, if you read a book about a character going through a difficult time like a divorce, death in the family, major illness, or job loss and you yourself have not experienced that, it is very hard to relate. However, reading the story again later in life after you have experienced that same or similar moment in life, that definitely allows you to relate to the story and see if differently. Right now I just started reading Lord of the Flies. I read it when I was a kid and I felt like I could really relate to the characters. However, now that I am an adult, I am wondering if I will see them as miscreants and wonder what ever happen to our youth. A lot like that old man who talks about back in my day kids knew how to respect their elders. Did you end up liking it? I read it for the first time not too long ago, and really enjoyed it! It's absolutely full to the brim of allegories, which I love. I think the message was to think about human beings' internal conflicts of following societal rules, acting civil and morally, versus inherent selfishness and evil. Since the characters are young boys, it sparks a whole different debate on nature versus nurture. Definitely a timeless classic with more to it than what meets the eye! Currently reading The Alchemist. A modern classic. Halfway through. Story of a young Andalusian shepherd boy leaving home to reach the Pyramids of Giza in search of a treasure he saw in a dream. He faces obstacles on his journey that he's determined to overcome. Short read, but so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryToxteth Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 8:03 PM, Gretchen27 said: How was this book? Florida is such an odd state. It has some of the prettiest places in the lower 48, but just a few miles from the coast, some of the most redneck parts as well. It caters heavily to Slob Tourism, and yet has some of the oldest historical places connected to the European Colonization. I guess one good thing about global warming is that Florida will be underwater by next century! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StressEater Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 8:19 AM, Mayellie said: Did you end up liking it? I read it for the first time not too long ago, and really enjoyed it! It's absolutely full to the brim of allegories, which I love. I think the message was to think about human beings' internal conflicts of following societal rules, acting civil and morally, versus inherent selfishness and evil. Since the characters are young boys, it sparks a whole different debate on nature versus nurture. Definitely a timeless classic with more to it than what meets the eye! Currently reading The Alchemist. A modern classic. Halfway through. Story of a young Andalusian shepherd boy leaving home to reach the Pyramids of Giza in search of a treasure he saw in a dream. He faces obstacles on his journey that he's determined to overcome. Short read, but so far so good. Yes it was good. I read it first when I was about 12 years old. Which was very eye opening. I then ended up watching the movie when I was around 20. This time around it felt almost like a new story. My perspective was completely different. I guess I’ve changed quite a bit since the last time I read it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen27 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 8:56 AM, PerryToxteth said: How was this book? Florida is such an odd state. It has some of the prettiest places in the lower 48, but just a few miles from the coast, some of the most redneck parts as well. It caters heavily to Slob Tourism, and yet has some of the oldest historical places connected to the European Colonization. I guess one good thing about global warming is that Florida will be underwater by next century! I'm a Florida native, so my opinion is biased. Plus it was written by a fellow native. It's well, Florida through & through, somewhat serious with telling the history while sprinkling in the typical Florida Man stories. Some I recognize, & some even I found out there. The book was a fun read if you want to bolster your quirky trivia. & the author does bring up interesting ties to how happenings here shape what happens in the rest of the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StressEater Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I stumbled across this podcast. The guy was talking about how he committed fraud and was on the run from the Secret Service. The whole story was very interesting so I picked up his memoir. It is actually really good. If you are interested in these types of stories, you should definitely check this book out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSXtreme_ Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 6:59 AM, PSXtreme_ said: The premise was intriguing. Having an "adult" version of Mystery Incorporated had me move this book to the top of the To-Read list. However, once you got into it a couple of chapters, the disappointment begin to pile up and the intrigue evaporated. The book was supposed to be taking place in 1990, but the language, mental aspects and rainbow movement overtones all spoke of today. The "ghost" of Peter was nothing more than an empty shell, Tim the dog (stupid dog name in my opinion) had only 1 real Scooby moment and the Daphne/Velma hybrid's hair had more personification and personality than any two of the full-blown characters combined. I won't even go into the Hispanic, Butch Lesbian in combat boots, who becomes the leader of the gang after she kicks an entire bar's patronage into submission, or the neurotic Shaggy-clone who had NONE of his coolness or traits. If you are looking to relive your childhood, go buy the Cartoon Collection on DVD/Bluray. It only got 2 stars. Currently working on...about 90% completed. It's quite a different read now than it was when I read it back in the 80s. Finished...4 out of 10...didn't have much original content to provide...more like atypical space-drama...definitely dated. Started... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jproche44 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I was reading Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey but now I can't find it. I moved on to The 100 by Kass Morgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestial_Lily Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I heard this was a good book to get into the w40k universe with, so I started it last week. I'm actually really enjoying it so far ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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