Copper Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Huntress! Hello! I adore your avatar So I'm a huge fan of The Dresden Files (In fact, I'm reading Small Favors RIGHT NOW!) and I hope you enjoy Proven Guilty as much as I did. It's really a great story. Your taste in book mirrors my sisters to a T. It's actually kind of creepy. ...Amanda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Huntress Diana Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nah, no Amanda here. I've been on a paranormal kick lately and I can't seem to shake it. I still enjoy my Stephanie Plum books, JD Robb's "In Death" Series, Nora Roberts, Women's Murder Club, and my beloved Star Wars universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Do It Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm reading Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, and I'm actually loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 awesome! So what's it about? I've seen it in book stores before but I've never picked it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I just finished 2 books:Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher MooreI simply loved this book. I enjoy humor as long as it's not stupid, and I felt this was pretty witty. It can be a little crude at times, but usually it's actually a fairly smart dirty joke. The basis is that it's Jesus's "lost years"... since the Bible's only story of him before he was 30-ish is him preaching at the temple at age 12. Levi, also called Biff, is Jesus's (Joshua, thank you very much) best friend, and this is his story of how Jesus became the man he was. I admit that I cried at the end. You find yourself cheering for Biff and Joshua, even though you know how it has to end. The book is well-planned out and you can tell that Moore actually did some decent Biblical research to make it FAIRLY accurate. It's smart, funny and touching, all at the same time. One of the best books I've read in a long time. The Second Wives Club by Jane MooreI admit the only reason I picked up this book is because it was next to Lamb and the title was kind of funny. It's a story about 4 women who married (or are in committed relationships with) divorced men, and their ex-wives make their lives hell. It's probably a lot like Sex in the City, if I ever bothered to watch it. It's somewhat predictable, but the characters are likable and sometimes just downright funny. It's not a happy ending for everyone, but the characters really grow. I probably wouldn't buy it, but not too bad for one of my first forays into chick-lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I love Christopher Moore, but I've decided I'm going to read Lamb last since every one says that it's his greatest book. I want it to be the cream of the crop, ya'know? I recommend The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove. It's hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElfinYoda Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 While I enjoyed Lamb, I did not think it was his best, then again, I mostly go against the norm when it comes to things like books, lol. I just love Christopher Moore and can't wait for the next book to come out, which, I should prolly go check his myspace page to see if he has given a projected date yet. I am almost done reading World Without End by Ken Follet... awesome! I have some others am reading, but forgot what they are, having been hooked on WWE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Huntress Diana Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Blood Lines by Tanya Huff. It's a short series, somewhat dated but it's still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 In the Country of the Young by Lisa Carey. This is the third Lisa Carey book I've picked up this year and I have very high hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 My current debate: Start back into the Chronicles of Narnia so that I'm ready for the Prince Caspian movie, or save it until afterward so that I'm not so angry when they mess something up? Harry Potter movies tend to make me irrationally angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElfinYoda Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I've decided long ago to forgo rereading a book being made into a movie to keep disappointment down and watch the movie for what it is... someone else's interpretation. I am, in this way, giving the movie merits or demerits for its medium, not necessarily the story, unless I see glaring errors in scene translation or character quotage; then there is no hope for the movie at all! I had read Water for Elephants!! I lurved it, I actually own it! I finished World Without End yesterday and I all I can say is... am sad it is over!! Great book, I can't decide which I liked better, the first book or this one! I've got two books going on right now with a third in the wings. Am going to have to shift through this thread and the list thread to get more ideas for more stuff to read! Now I really need to go update mine list... it feels neglected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Virul Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Just finished Lovecraft's collection which included the fabled Re-Animator. I liked so I watched the movie afterwards. Both very nice on their own respective towers, except the movie soundtrack is annoyingly Psycho. It also had Mountains of Madness so I'm prepared for that movie as well if it comes into reality but it has to be done very differently than the story or it just the third Thing (yes yes, Lovey was first, tentacles down everybody). As for now ? Kama Sutra. Alas, uniconed edition. More candy for the mind, less for the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arica Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I'm reading Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates by Tom Robbins. I'm only four pages in, but I'm already cracking up! What are your thoughts on this guy? I'd never heard of him before for some reason...apparently I'm the last one to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabor Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I'm currently reading Iron Council by China Miéville. (Coincidentally, it's one of the books I listed in the "Your current top ten books you wanna read..." thread in my very first post on Nightly more than a year ago.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rori Firehawk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Currently reading The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. It's somewhat in the same vein as Fast Food Nation but is much less of an alarmist "OMG STOP EATING FAST FOOD NAO" kind of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamtuff Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm reading Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates by Tom Robbins. I'm only four pages in, but I'm already cracking up! What are your thoughts on this guy? I'd never heard of him before for some reason...apparently I'm the last one to know. Tom Robbins is one of my favorite all-time authors. Enjoy the humor and frivolity in the book, but be prepared to be blind-sided with subtle and not-so-subtle social commentary that actually makes you think... and makes you keep thinking years later.Another Roadside Attraction and Skinny Legs and All are my top two. Feirce Invalids and Jitterbug Perfume tie for third in my book, but I've yet to read a Robbins book I didn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Virul Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Gaah ! I'm bored. The two last books on my this year's reading list and that I ordered from Amazon are taking their sweety lilly ass time getting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElfinYoda Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Virul, wanna borrow one of the tot's Winnie the Pooh books? Granted they are short and rather cutesy, but I'm getting pretty bored reading them every night to her! I'm finishing up American Gods. Love it so far. Cracking me up, which is amusing in itself, if only because I am cracking up in public places. I love getting odd looks!! I also just now finished Smugglers, which was a thin book and took me about an hour or so. It was mildly entertaining actually. It is about a boy and his father who buy this ship called the Dragon and how it has a curse because it was used by smugglers and was Christened by blood. Its got blood shed, Smugglers, and a boat sporting a Dragon's head with moving mouth and secret compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Virul Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I have a book of Pippi Longstocking if things get that desperate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElfinYoda Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Pippi Longstongs?! You poor man! I'll stick with Pooh, just thinking about a freckled faced girl with braids that have minds of their own gives me the creeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Murderer Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 OOoo! Oooo! I just picked up the novel "Battle Royale" (in english). Let the dramatic slaughtering begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Virul Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Novel or comic book ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Murderer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The novel. Although, I have read the manga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Virul Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I need to check that out too, then. Thanks for the heads off....I mean, heads up, SM. As of now, I exercised the dreaded Pippi scennario and now I'm balancing between Edgar Allan Poe and Piers Anthony. And my Amazon books STILL haven't arrived ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Currently reading I Am America (And So Can You!) lovin' it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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