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[marbatico]

outlaw from angus donald.

its a book that folows the story of a young boy during the 12th century that has been declared an outlaw and joins robin hood. it shows a very grim side of the prince of thieves, as he has to punish traitors greatly to keep people from selling him out.

[mousestalker]

OnlyShallow89 wrote...

The Death of Chaos by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Not that far into it, though

I just finished it.
How do you like it so far? 

I'm reading Personal Memoirs by Ulysses S Grant. What piqued my interest in them is that they were edited by Mark Twain, who was a friend of Pres. Grant. Whether it's Grant or Twain or some combination of the two, they are very well written.

Modifié par mousestalker, 01 août 2010 - 02:23 .

[Loerwyn]

mousestalker wrote...
I just finished it.
How do you like it so far?

It's certainly a book. I'm only 30 pages in, so all I've been told so far is what happened in The Magic of Recluce (which I finished a few days ago) and that Lerris likes to make furniture.

And have intimate interludes in the autarch's "fortress".

[nikki191]

currently reading the airship by christopher sprigg, the projection of the astral body by sylvan muldoon and breaking dawn by stephanie meyer

[Madame November]

The Gap Cycle by Donaldson, again.



If I don't find something new to read soon, I'll probably start on the Earth Children by Jean M Auel, again.

[Yana Montana]

"Diary of a Genius" by Salvador Dali. I am a big fan of this Spanish crazy man.

[A Killing Sound]

Agatha Christie's Murder in Mesopotamia featuring her classic dectective Poirot. I generally read older books,thinking about reading another Poirot or Bram Stoker novel next.

[sabreene]

Addai67 wrote...

I should pick up on my long-abandoned thread! Thank you all for your suggestions. I finished the Song of Ice and Fire series and am eagerly awaiting the HBO series. I really recommend the short story "The Hedge Knight" in Dreamsongs Vol. 2. It is a prequel to ASoIaF, set in the time of the Targaryens. I am also pretty absorbed in a teleplay in that volume called "Doorways." I read recently on GRRM's Livejournal site that this might be picked up for filming.

In the wings I have waiting Jim Butcher's Furies of Calderon.

I'm interested to see what you think of the Furies of Calderon, that's one of my favorite series.

I read far too many things at one time -- I'm re-reading some GGK, Tigana, and listening to the The Spook's Apprentice series on my commute (NOT to be confused with the Sorcerer's Apprentice!). I'm also reading  the Tamir Trilogy books by Lynn Flewelling. And when I get it in the mail, I'll be reading Jim Butcher's latest in the Dresden Files series.

[Darkshore]

The Dresden Files, amazing series by Jim Butcher. A little more inclined to males I think though, read em and you'll see why haha.

[Steel Moon]

Finishing up Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters.  I think The Name of the Wind will be up next, but I haven't decided yet.

[Jet_Truebow]

Rangers Apprentice by John Flanaghan I'm up to book 6 now. still havent checked when 7 (paperback) in US version will be available as I am collecting them in paperback

[Valente11]

Currently reading Herman Mellville's Moby Dick. Fantastic so far. I also, recommend the Sherlock Holmes books! They're only about 15-20 pages each and very entertaining. If you're looking for sci-fi or fantasy in specific...hmm...The Prestige by Christopher Priest. It's about two rival magicians during the turn of the 20th century, fantastic. A little more standar fantasy: Homeland by R.A. Salvatore, of the Drizzt books, definitely the best. Keep in mind it's not the best writing, but in the fantasy genre, good writing is a rarity.

[Norskatt]

Steel Moon wrote...

Finishing up Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters.  I think The Name of the Wind will be up next, but I haven't decided yet.

Really?! I am sooo disappointed in you Steel Moon!  lol  How dare they do that to Jane Austen!

[Amberyl Ravenclaw]

Isabelle Mortello wrote...

Finally decided to start "The Tale of Genji" and I'm already confused. This is going to be a long book, but luckily I like Japanese culture.

I'm curious if you're reading a particular translated version, and if so, would you recommend it? I like the idea of plunging into a foreign-language historical classic (the Chinese Dream of the Red Chamber is one that I have yet to tackle), but the quality of translations can differ vastly from one author to the next. Some time ago I read the Tale of Genji in comic-book form, which I'm sure did no justice to the prose and plot of the original. Your comments are much appreciated.  

As for what I'm reading: a month ago, I bought Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim, perhaps lesser known than Conrad's Heart of Darkness but with a premise and setting that seemed promising enough. It's basically a story of a British sailor's hubris and downfall on the rough seas of the Malayan archipelago. Since I'm actually from that area (present-day Malaysia), I thought it would be interesting to see Conrad/Jim's perspectives/critiques on colonialism. I have yet to finish the book, though.

Modifié par Amberyl Ravenclaw, 06 août 2010 - 05:46 .

[Last Darkness]

Neil Gaiman - Fragile Things, at home.

Robert Evans - The Kid stays in the picture, at work.

[Anarya]

I just discovered Project Gutenberg so I'm working my way through all those classic novels people generally get forced to read in High School! Well ok not all of them. I'm getting down with some Bronte sisters currently. I do like me some 19th century literature.

[Anarya]

Adriano87 wrote...

@Anarya
Project Gutenberg is a precious site to read many great books. I need to buy a PDF-Reader, because its not easy to read the books on PC.

Yeah I knew about it but never really bothered to make use of it til now. I don't know why I never did it sooner. I read them on my netbook usually.

[Tazzmission]

mass effect retribution. im on chapter 21 and my god i love it

[Loerwyn]

The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon. Awesomesauce.

[mousestalker]

OnlyShallow89 wrote...

The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon. Awesomesauce.

Great trilogy!

There's a sequel that just came out

[Loerwyn]

Hey, hey, hold it. I've not even finished The Sheepfarmer's Daughter yet.

[Steel Moon]

Norskatt wrote...

Steel Moon wrote...

Finishing up Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters.  I think The Name of the Wind will be up next, but I haven't decided yet.

Really?! I am sooo disappointed in you Steel Moon!  lol  How dare they do that to Jane Austen!

I'm with you.  My friend got it for me for Christmas though, so I'm obliged.  I can tell that the author is trying to be funny but it just isn't working for me.