i bought 1984 last summer on holiday cuz they ****ing had it in englishI take it as you haven't read the end :))
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course i haventi bought 1984 last summer on holiday cuz they ****ing had it in englishI take it as you haven't read the end :))
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course i haventi bought 1984 last summer on holiday cuz they ****ing had it in englishI take it as you haven't read the end :))
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i bought 1984 last summer on holiday cuz they ****ing had it in englishI take it as you haven't read the end :))
its aight
Habits - I prefer to read ebooks. Less books on the shelf = less stuff I have to pack in boxes in the future. I like paper better but I found out that I can just as easily read the lines on my phone as I can read the lines on paper. If I ever settle down I will probably have shelves on shelves on shelves :))
Fair enough. Displaying an ereader or cell phone on a shelf doesn't carry as much weight as displaying a hardcover on a shelf. :-[Habits - I prefer to read ebooks. Less books on the shelf = less stuff I have to pack in boxes in the future. I like paper better but I found out that I can just as easily read the lines on my phone as I can read the lines on paper. If I ever settle down I will probably have shelves on shelves on shelves :))
I'd prefer if I could read ebooks for exactly that reason, but I have given up, mostly because I already have a mini library and two, it just isn't the same having an author sign your e-reader as when they vandalize a nice chunk of a tree...
You need to carry so much weight during house move though :-[Fair enough. Displaying an ereader or cell phone on a shelf doesn't carry as much weight as displaying a hardcover on a shelf. :-[Habits - I prefer to read ebooks. Less books on the shelf = less stuff I have to pack in boxes in the future. I like paper better but I found out that I can just as easily read the lines on my phone as I can read the lines on paper. If I ever settle down I will probably have shelves on shelves on shelves :))
I'd prefer if I could read ebooks for exactly that reason, but I have given up, mostly because I already have a mini library and two, it just isn't the same having an author sign your e-reader as when they vandalize a nice chunk of a tree...
Fair enough. Displaying an ereader or cell phone on a shelf doesn't carry as much weight as displaying a hardcover on a shelf. :-[Habits - I prefer to read ebooks. Less books on the shelf = less stuff I have to pack in boxes in the future. I like paper better but I found out that I can just as easily read the lines on my phone as I can read the lines on paper. If I ever settle down I will probably have shelves on shelves on shelves :))
I'd prefer if I could read ebooks for exactly that reason, but I have given up, mostly because I already have a mini library and two, it just isn't the same having an author sign your e-reader as when they vandalize a nice chunk of a tree...
You need to carry so much weight during house move though :-[Fair enough. Displaying an ereader or cell phone on a shelf doesn't carry as much weight as displaying a hardcover on a shelf. :-[Habits - I prefer to read ebooks. Less books on the shelf = less stuff I have to pack in boxes in the future. I like paper better but I found out that I can just as easily read the lines on my phone as I can read the lines on paper. If I ever settle down I will probably have shelves on shelves on shelves :))
I'd prefer if I could read ebooks for exactly that reason, but I have given up, mostly because I already have a mini library and two, it just isn't the same having an author sign your e-reader as when they vandalize a nice chunk of a tree...
Right now, I am reading book called "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristen Neff. My brother sent it to me so I feel obligated to read it. I know people may groan with any mention of self help (I certainly did at one point until realizing that was my arrogance speaking), but it is actually somewhat enriching and informative. Although the cheesiness occasionally surfaces in any "self help" books, but I take the good with the bad.
In my opinion.. If you've watched The Next Generation.. You can skip the majority of written fiction.. there's nothing new to be had.. TNG didn't do it first, but it did it well, and more than adequately represented all the possible story arcs..
Just a suggestion, I think this thread is a better fit in Other Geeky STuff subforum. It's a good thread, but I think it might get lost in the off topic.
Just a suggestion, I think this thread is a better fit in Other Geeky STuff subforum. It's a good thread, but I think it might get lost in the off topic.
Can I move it there or does some mod have to do it? I just didn't know where to make this so off-topic it was.
Oh darn, I forgot! Will do it in the morning though, need to go to bed now.Just a suggestion, I think this thread is a better fit in Other Geeky STuff subforum. It's a good thread, but I think it might get lost in the off topic.
Can I move it there or does some mod have to do it? I just didn't know where to make this so off-topic it was.
Yea, a mod would have to do it. You could ask one to do it for you.
Just started Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. His stuff always has a way of sucking me in.
I got through Reamde in audio format just fine, but I only made it about a third of the way through Cryptonomicon. I just couldn't get into it, and Stephenson jumps around so much, with so many different characters, that I didn't have the attention to finish it.Just started Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. His stuff always has a way of sucking me in.
I just grabbed a used copy of Cryptonomicon on amazon for like $3... didnt realize it was a 1200 page book :eek: You suggest dedicating that much time to it though?
Just started Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. His stuff always has a way of sucking me in.
I just grabbed a used copy of Cryptonomicon on amazon for like $3... didnt realize it was a 1200 page book :eek: You suggest dedicating that much time to it though?
Just started Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. His stuff always has a way of sucking me in.
I just grabbed a used copy of Cryptonomicon on amazon for like $3... didnt realize it was a 1200 page book :eek: You suggest dedicating that much time to it though?
I'm personally a huge fan of Stephenson, but he's definitely not for everybody. His books always jump around between a few different characters with intersecting storylines. He'll go off on technical tangents and go into extreme detail about scientific principles. For example in Seveneves he spends a bunch of pages just describing orbital mechanics, which greatly helps you understand the book better and get a good picture in your head of what's going on, but it can definitely feel like its dragging a bit. But I still love his mix of action and speculative fiction. Cryptonomicon isn't my personal favorite of his but its still a great book and I learned an incredible amount about actual cryptography. Snow Crash is my favorite book by him, though I'm almost done with Seveneves and it might be my new favorite.
Just started Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. His stuff always has a way of sucking me in.
I just grabbed a used copy of Cryptonomicon on amazon for like $3... didnt realize it was a 1200 page book :eek: You suggest dedicating that much time to it though?
I'm personally a huge fan of Stephenson, but he's definitely not for everybody. His books always jump around between a few different characters with intersecting storylines. He'll go off on technical tangents and go into extreme detail about scientific principles. For example in Seveneves he spends a bunch of pages just describing orbital mechanics, which greatly helps you understand the book better and get a good picture in your head of what's going on, but it can definitely feel like its dragging a bit. But I still love his mix of action and speculative fiction. Cryptonomicon isn't my personal favorite of his but its still a great book and I learned an incredible amount about actual cryptography. Snow Crash is my favorite book by him, though I'm almost done with Seveneves and it might be my new favorite.
I really liked Airframe by Michael Crichton. Neal Stephenson sounds like my kind of author
Just finished the expanse series after watching the show. I'm not sure what to read next.
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Just finished the expanse series after watching the show. I'm not sure what to read next.
Did you do all 9 books or just the trilogy? I'm only just starting book 2 but i'm wondering if anyone has an opinion on doing them in chronological vs. release order.
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And Peyton Young's something about equitable distribution, but can't get the English title (I only have a translated version) without waking my cat. (The book's under my pillow.)
Just finished "Annihilation" by Jeff Vandermeer. That's **** dope but I read it only in the daytime because I got scared easily and couldn't sleep. Probably will continue with the second book from trilogy.
Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan. Such a humbling read.
Finally getting around to Neuromancer by William Gibson.
Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan. Such a humbling read.
Been meaning to read that.
Meanwhile I'm still slugging through SoIaF, which I started four years ago...
Recently finished: "Words Without Music" by Philip Glass - wonderful! - http://www.amazon.com/Words-without-Music-A-Memoir/dp/1481529153
Read halfway and had to return to the library, will finish later: "Destiny & Power" Jon Meacham - excellent - http://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Power-American-Odyssey-Herbert/dp/1400067650
Just finished: "Diamond Dogs/Turquoise Days" by Alastair Reynolds
Currently reading: "The Year's Best Science Fiction" edited by Gardner Dozois
Up next, maybe?: "Steve Jobs"
Hows Diamond Dogs/Turquoise Days?
The better angles sounds nice,
Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan. Such a humbling read.
To my shame, I "discovered" Proust much later than I should.
Leviathan Wakes (Expanse, #1) - Corey, James S.A.
I loved the tv show so much I want to get ahead of it with the books...
To my shame, I "discovered" Proust much later than I should.
Proust is overrated.
Currently reading:
Going Postal - Terry Prachett
To read:
Dune - Frank Herbert
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Currently reading:
Going Postal - Terry Prachett
To read:
Dune - Frank Herbert
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Dune is amazing. If you intend to read the rest of the Dune saga. Don't quit if Children of Dune or God Emperor of Dune bore you. Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune are amazing books as well.
Currently reading:
Going Postal - Terry Prachett
To read:
Dune - Frank Herbert
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Dune is amazing. If you intend to read the rest of the Dune saga. Don't quit if Children of Dune or God Emperor of Dune bore you. Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune are amazing books as well.
Good to know, I can't wait to get started on it. Have you read any of the books that Brian Herbert continued writing? I've been told to stay away from those.
Currently reading:
Going Postal - Terry Prachett
To read:
Dune - Frank Herbert
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Dune is amazing. If you intend to read the rest of the Dune saga. Don't quit if Children of Dune or God Emperor of Dune bore you. Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune are amazing books as well.
Good to know, I can't wait to get started on it. Have you read any of the books that Brian Herbert continued writing? I've been told to stay away from those.
Yes, I have them all and read them all. I don't think they're that bad as long as you temper your expectations and don't expect them to be on par with the original series. They're a nice and easy read. But read them after you've read the originals.
Finally getting around to Neuromancer by William Gibson.
Finally getting around to Neuromancer by William Gibson.
I would follow that up with Neal Stephenson's Snowcrash, if you have not read it already.
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin
LeGuin is one of my favorite writers. I consider "The Dispossessed" to be her masterpiece, with the original Hainish series being her science fiction pinnacle.
On first read, back in the day, I found her fantasy stuff less compelling, but, now, years later, I think that the Earthsea cycle is some of the best fantasy ever written. I particularly appreciate her conception of magic as a subtle thing to be deftly woven into the fabric of reality, as opposed to the Harry Potter-type stuff where you point a stick and a building blows up.
This'll be my first from her.
The Oresteia, or Ὀρέστεια, if you please. Both the Ted Hughes and the Anne Carson* translations back to back. The choices each make are fascinating.
Blindsight by Peter Watts
Pikhal by Anne & Alex Shulgin
Drawn To Trouble by Eric Hebborn
The Hunting of the President, by Joe Conason
Blindsight by Peter Watts
Pikhal by Anne & Alex Shulgin
Drawn To Trouble by Eric Hebborn
The Hunting of the President, by Joe Conason
These all look very interesting and I have not read any of them.
I recently finished a rather small but amazingly helpful book by Steven Pinker called The Sense of Style (a title which may be misleading - as in "the sense of smell) about writing and how to assemble and analyze written words.
or just like Mary Roach's style of writing; Stiff is one of my favorite reads of all time simply due to Roach's style.
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Stephen King's Joyland. I'm about 1/4 in and am liking it so far with the introduction of the characters and plot setup. Reminds me a bit of the movie Adventureland.
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Stephen King's Joyland. I'm about 1/4 in and am liking it so far with the introduction of the characters and plot setup. Reminds me a bit of the movie Adventureland.
I did not know that this had even been released. I'll have to head over to the library and see if they have it. Have you finished it?
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Currently reading Acts and Ezekiel. I try to read some in the morning and some in the evening. It doesn't always work out, however.
These days I am reading a book Outliers. It is a book about success. Can everyone become successful? Yes, but how? Well, read the book to know that.
I just finished Orwell's 1984, and about to start some works by Noam Chomsky. The last quarter of 1984 is a wild ride.
The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_and_the_Brightest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_and_the_Brightest)
Neuromancer by Gibson, somewhat the book that started cyberpunk SF subgenre. AND IT SUCKS. Anybody care to suggest proper cyberpunk books? I'm technically obsessed with the universe: megacorporation and high technology basically gone wrong in the nearby future, seems realistic
Neuromancer by Gibson, somewhat the book that started cyberpunk SF subgenre. AND IT SUCKS. Anybody care to suggest proper cyberpunk books? I'm technically obsessed with the universe: megacorporation and high technology basically gone wrong in the nearby future, seems realistic
You might like Virtual Light (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22326.Virtual_Light), the first of the "bridge trilogy". Bruce Sterling's Islands in the Net (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218571.Islands_in_the_Net) is an old, but pretty good one. And I'm sure everyone would recommend Snow Crash (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/830.Snow_Crash) by Neal Stephenson.
Also, Pat Cadigan has been called the "Queen of Cyberpunk". I'd start with Synners (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/304806.Synners).
somewhat the book that started cyberpunk SF subgenre. AND IT SUCKS.
megacorporation and high technology basically gone wrong
somewhat the book that started cyberpunk SF subgenre. AND IT SUCKS.
megacorporation and high technology basically gone wrong
At the time it came out it was revolutionary, but it has not aged well.
Likewise "The Difference Engine" to steampunk (but the chapter with the prostitute near the middle of the book is extraordinary).
As for "basically gone wrong" it is hard to beat Philip K ****.
I really want to like cyberpunk, it sounds intriguing.
In addition to the comics I'm reading, I just started Murakami's Wind Up Bird Chronicles. I used to read a **** ton but stopped for a while only to have picked it up again recently. I'm also listening to Diskworld on audio book while drifting off to sleep which makes for some great dreaming fodder.
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The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle. I want to read The Gripping Hand, the sequel, but I thought I should re-read Mote first.I didn't know there was a sequel. Now I have to go get it! I found "Mote" thought-provoking ...
And what a shame it was done by Lynch and not Jodorowsky :mad:I'm not so sure. As much as Lynch's Dune has weak points and is weird in places, Jodorowsky's Dune would have been an LSD trip ...
I found "Mote" thought-provoking ...
As much as Lynch's Dune has weak points and is weird in places, Jodorowsky's Dune would have been an LSD trip ...
The Brilliant Diaster by James Rasenberger
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9730379-the-brilliant-disaster (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9730379-the-brilliant-disaster)
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Any other true crime fans in here? Right now I'm reading The Devil in the White City, which is all about H.H. Holmes and his murder castle. Going into it, I thought the book would solely be about Holmes, but it actually jumps back and forth as the author details the planning and construction of the world's fair in Chicago. I'm liking it so far... and a while back I heard that Scorsese was planning on turning the story into a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio.
"Steve Jobs"
First go-round with 1984. Please be kind :-[ :))
I was a huge Niven fan in the 1960s-1970s, and still think that the "known space" cycle was a great and particularly satisfying science fiction epic opera. "Mote" was fascinating and probably deserves a re-read. Niven's work could be mined for multiple wonderful films.The Mote series was co-authored with Jerry Pournelle. I read just now that Pournelle passed away yesterday. His family posted about it on their his web site.
Reading Soul by Andrei Platonov right now.russian literature best literature
It's pretty great. I'm a big fan of Russian lit so that's usually what I read.
russian literature best literature
russian literature best literature
Not exactly literaturee but I enjoyed both Roadside Picnic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadside_Picnic) and Metro 2033 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_2033) quite a lot. I'd like to read more Russian SciFi.
Reading Soul by Andrei Platonov right now.russian literature best literature
It's pretty great. I'm a big fan of Russian lit so that's usually what I read.
Then Leskov might be the ideal author for you.Reading Soul by Andrei Platonov right now.russian literature best literature
It's pretty great. I'm a big fan of Russian lit so that's usually what I read.
It really is though. Something always draws me back to russian writers. I love a long, dry, bleak read so it's kind of the perfect for me.
got into this sea monster phase
Then Leskov might be the ideal author for you.Reading Soul by Andrei Platonov right now.russian literature best literature
It's pretty great. I'm a big fan of Russian lit so that's usually what I read.
It really is though. Something always draws me back to russian writers. I love a long, dry, bleak read so it's kind of the perfect for me.
These days I am reading a book Outliers. It is a book about success. Can everyone become successful? Yes, but how? Well, read the book to know that.
Half way through myself. Interesting read, huh? :)
About to start the second book in South Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer called Authority.
About to start the second book in South Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer called Authority.
That was a long and difficult read. For me it was equal parts fascinating and frustrating, but ultimately unsatisfying. No doubt that was the intent all along.
Been reading a lot of Lovecraft lately. I was always curious but his work intimidated me. And with good reason too since I can't read his stuff without google to look up a word every 3 lines lol but I love his stuff. My gf bought me a big ass book with most of his published stories and I can't get enough.
Been reading a lot of Lovecraft lately. I was always curious but his work intimidated me. And with good reason too since I can't read his stuff without google to look up a word every 3 lines lol but I love his stuff. My gf bought me a big ass book with most of his published stories and I can't get enough.
I've been meaning to get into Lovecraft, myself. I know what you mean about having to look up fancy words. I kept a pocket dictionary bundled with my Lord of the Rings books (pre-internet days) for just that reason. :thumb:
Been reading a lot of Lovecraft lately. I was always curious but his work intimidated me. And with good reason too since I can't read his stuff without google to look up a word every 3 lines lol but I love his stuff. My gf bought me a big ass book with most of his published stories and I can't get enough.
I've been meaning to get into Lovecraft, myself. I know what you mean about having to look up fancy words. I kept a pocket dictionary bundled with my Lord of the Rings books (pre-internet days) for just that reason. :thumb:
It really feels like a steep learning curve but he uses a lot of the same words throughout his stories so once you get over the hump, it's not so much of a problem. Really worth it though. You really should check his stuff out. Not sure if you've checked out any of hos stuff but I recommend Shadow Over Innsmouth :)
He's on my ever-expanding list of authors I need to check out. I've played the tabletop RPG Delta Green, which is based off of Call of Cthulhu, which is based off of Lovecraft's works.
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Been reading a lot of Lovecraft lately. I was always curious but his work intimidated me. And with good reason too since I can't read his stuff without google to look up a word every 3 lines lol but I love his stuff. My gf bought me a big ass book with most of his published stories and I can't get enough.
I've been meaning to get into Lovecraft, myself. I know what you mean about having to look up fancy words. I kept a pocket dictionary bundled with my Lord of the Rings books (pre-internet days) for just that reason. :thumb:
It really feels like a steep learning curve but he uses a lot of the same words throughout his stories so once you get over the hump, it's not so much of a problem. Really worth it though. You really should check his stuff out. Not sure if you've checked out any of hos stuff but I recommend Shadow Over Innsmouth :)
He's on my ever-expanding list of authors I need to check out. I've played the tabletop RPG Delta Green, which is based off of Call of Cthulhu, which is based off of Lovecraft's works.
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Just finished reading The World in My Pocket by James Hadley Chase
to kill a mockingbird in class
I just discovered Cormack McCarthty, what an absolutely brilliant writer. Currently reading Blood Meridian. It's very very good.
I just discovered Cormack McCarthty, what an absolutely brilliant writer. Currently reading Blood Meridian. It's very very good.My nephew gave me to Blood Meridian about a year ago. I've had it on my book shelf for almost a year (I'm a slow reader) and decided to pick it up recently. Whoa...that's some deep, violent sh*t! Now I wanna read more of Cormac McCarthy.
I just discovered Cormack McCarthty, what an absolutely brilliant writer. Currently reading Blood Meridian. It's very very good.My nephew gave me to Blood Meridian about a year ago. I've had it on my book shelf for almost a year (I'm a slow reader) and decided to pick it up recently. Whoa...that's some deep, violent sh*t! Now I wanna read more of Cormac McCarthy.
I just got introduced to him in my latest chapter. Can't wait!I just discovered Cormack McCarthty, what an absolutely brilliant writer. Currently reading Blood Meridian. It's very very good.My nephew gave me to Blood Meridian about a year ago. I've had it on my book shelf for almost a year (I'm a slow reader) and decided to pick it up recently. Whoa...that's some deep, violent sh*t! Now I wanna read more of Cormac McCarthy.
Judge Holden is one of the greatest bad guys ever written. Seriously.
I'm re-reading Ready Player One at the moment
I'm re-reading Ready Player One at the moment
Off-topic, but I never saw the movie because I heard that it was really awful. Did anybody here think it stood up to the book?
Here is one that I recently finished. It was quite eye-opening and draws connections and conclusions that I had not recognized before. Sometimes he gets a little too personal and subjective, but you can overlook that in the greater scheme of things. Also, it is a few years old now, perhaps he has updated his emotions somewhat.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7655375-god-is-not-one?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MY4WYKio0V&rank=1 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7655375-god-is-not-one?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MY4WYKio0V&rank=1)
This is the one that I am currently on, it is mostly extremely good but spins off into "goofy" territory occasionally. But still well worth reading.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens)
How does it get goofy? It looks like a great read but seems like if it was anything it would be dry.
Reading right now: Bluets by Maggie Nelson
- Completely different than what I usually read (Sci-Fi, Mystery stuff)
Reading through Prey by Michael CrichtonPrey is also on my shelf, waiting in the queue. It seems that by the time I get around to reading any Crichton books the story is already dated :))
I just finished Mona Lisa Overdrive from William Gibson's The Sprawl Trilogy.How was it? I've started Neuromancer twice so far and quit about halfway through both times. I'll try one final attempt to get through it and if I don't succeed...I'll burn it.
it's a interesting series.
This is me as well. I need to try and give Neuromancer another shot, especially while in lockdown again.Reading through Prey by Michael CrichtonI just finished Mona Lisa Overdrive from William Gibson's The Sprawl Trilogy.How was it? I've started Neuromancer twice so far and quit about halfway through both times. I'll try one final attempt to get through it and if I don't succeed...I'll burn it.
it's a interesting series.
give Neuromancer another shot
As someone who actually lived in a totalitarian country, I find 1984 underwhelming.
ready player two sucked because of trans hate
ready player two sucked because of trans hate
Can confirm, trans hate = suck automatically.
Also, I'm re-reading Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Favorite author, and I got in a mood for the specific style of story the Mistborn books are. Afterwards I'll probably finally get around to reading Way of Kings again, and from there work my way into finally reading books 3 and 4 of the Stormlight Archive.
Another on my list is Gideon the Ninth, as my sister loved it, heartily recommends it, and her, my mother, and I are doing a little book club thing for it.
ready player two sucked because of trans hate
Can confirm, trans hate = suck automatically.
Also, I'm re-reading Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Favorite author, and I got in a mood for the specific style of story the Mistborn books are. Afterwards I'll probably finally get around to reading Way of Kings again, and from there work my way into finally reading books 3 and 4 of the Stormlight Archive.
Another on my list is Gideon the Ninth, as my sister loved it, heartily recommends it, and her, my mother, and I are doing a little book club thing for it.
I need to re-read the first three Stormlight books - I went to pick up the new one and realized I barely remembered what had happened.
I have mixed feelings on Gideon. The setting is interesting, the book is well written, and it's great to see more LGBTQIA+ representation in sci-fi/fantasy. But (slight spoilers, though nothing that I think isn't apparent from the Amazon description of the novel) I think the power imbalance makes things feel a bit Stockholm Syndrome-y to me.
Just finished A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.
Just finished A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.
Another long-view book that covers a lot of ground is:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens)
Can also recommend Homo Deus and 21 questions from the same author!
Just finished A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.
Another long-view book that covers a lot of ground is:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens)
Jo Nesbř "The Bat"That's a good one. I've very much enjoyed that series.
It's a shame this thread is not visited that often.
It's a shame this thread is not visited that often.GH book-circle when?
Maybe we just dont have time to sit and read a good book these days.
It's a shame this thread is not visited that often.
Maybe we just dont have time to sit and read a good book these days.
How are you enjoying it? Been thinking about getting a copy of either.It's a shame this thread is not visited that often.
Maybe we just dont have time to sit and read a good book these days.
Recently read "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport, now reading "Deep Work" by the same author.
Macbeth
Hot take: Shakespeare sucks
Shakespeare sucks
How are you enjoying it? Been thinking about getting a copy of either.It's a shame this thread is not visited that often.
Maybe we just dont have time to sit and read a good book these days.
Recently read "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport, now reading "Deep Work" by the same author.
Sapiens. A Brief History of Humankind
Long Live GH bookworms!
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Oooh, this looks interesting.
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Oooh, this looks interesting.
I remember reading Jeter's first book, Dr Adder, in the early-1980s and it was one of the most horrifying and repugnant things that I had ever seen. People who talked about the "decaying dystopian future Los Angeles" after seeing Blade Runner had no idea ....Dr. Adder is on my reading list. I've read The Glass Hammer and Farewell Horizontal, the latter being the most bizarre story I've ever read, as far as the genius of his world-building and outside-of-the-box story premise. A freelance graphic designer living on the outer surface of a humungous skyscraper ruled by biker gangs and tech conglomerates...what?? I still have a difficult time wrapping my head around the physics of it.
The story behind the book, and his relation to his hero and mentor, Philip K ****, are also pretty interesting.
living on the outer surface of a humungous skyscraper ruled by biker gangs and tech conglomerates
I still have a difficult time wrapping my head around the physics of it.
Have you guys noticed that Books actually have less in them than it looks like from the outside.I've noticed this phenomenon with nonfiction, specifically in the self-help genre. Fiction, not so much...depends.
Even big plump ones, the density of information is actually quite low. Taken all together, you'd expect to know more by the end of it, but not really, not by much anyway.
Cormack McCarthy passed away today
Cormack McCarthy passed away today at the ripe age of 89.Damn shame, right there. Blood Meridian is one of the best books I've ever read, maybe the best. It's been years since I've read it but I still think about it regularly. It's actually the only McCarthy book I've read, thus far. The Road is waiting in line on my book shelf, right now. I hear it's a downer.
60 years of being an American writing legend, and my personal favorite author.
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I didn't really know how in depth this book got until I finally gave it a read. In my opinion there is just way too much info—which might sound weird, I know—but it is packed with story example after story example. There are great, inspiring points throughout, but man, it's kind of a slog.Brushing up on my hero's journey.Show Image(http:// (Attachment Link) )
Hey, nice. Recently listened to Alan Watts reference it.
This is a surprisingly refreshing and uplifting read:I would not expect a book with this title to be of any interest to me. But man, it has hellogood ratings.
https://www.goodreads.com/zh/book/show/87040.Gathering_Moss (https://www.goodreads.com/zh/book/show/87040.Gathering_Moss)
This one was eye-opening. It is controversial and sometimes probably over the top, but quite enlightening nonetheless.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6072353-jewish-history-jewish-religion (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6072353-jewish-history-jewish-religion)
Not a terribly long slog, less than 200 pages.
I will try and find it in my language and buy it.
I will try and find it in my language and buy it.
It is hard to find. Although he was born in Poland and moved to Palestine in 1945, he wrote the book in English (he had taught Chemistry in the US for several years in the 1960s so he was quite fluent). If you are comfortable in English, that is how you should probably read it. Translations are usually problematic anyway.
Just started this one:
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