What are you reading?

UofMfan · 10-19-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tonaderspeisung

i'm halfway through dan brown's - the lost symbol
i've had to force myself this far
it's a lot of - actually in ancient times this meant that
followed by - i thought that was just a legend
followed by - the book version of a tv clip episode
followed by - a chase
and repeat

I agree. I was really disappointed with this book. It took me forever to get halfway through then I just gave up on it. It makes for a great paper weight on my night stand.

tonaderspeisung · 10-19-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UofMfan

I agree. I was really disappointed with this book. It took me forever to get halfway through then I just gave up on it. It makes for a great paper weight on my night stand.

maybe i'll cut my losses and start on the stieg larsson books

Starbuck · 10-19-2011, 06:20 PM

I'm reading "Tools Matter For Practicing the Spiritual Life" by Mary Margaret Funk. I too borrowed this from R. as I'm learning about my own spiritual journey and read "Thoughts Matter" first, it was a great read, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about becoming balanced in their thinking about life in general. If you do want to read these books, read Thoughts Matter first.

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SecretAgentMa'am · 10-19-2011, 07:49 PM

I tried really hard to read Steig Larsson, and couldn't get through the first couple of chapters of the first book. Then I tried the movie and didn't make it past the rape scene that happened pretty early on. I keep hearing about how great the series is, but I just couldn't do it. I guess I have weird taste in books.

I'm about 1/3 of the way through my second reading of Terry Pratchett's new book, Snuff. It's fantastic. I love Sam Vimes. If it were still possible to be a Sam Vimes-style copper, I would have stuck with my law enforcement degree.

Cin · 10-19-2011, 09:23 PM

I have read Steig Larsson’s “The Girl Who…” series and I agree that the first one “The Girl Who Played With Fire” was very difficult to get into, but once I managed to get past all the history and hard to keep track of names, it was a pretty fun ride.

Right now I'm reading Terry Pratchett and will continue to do so until I've read everything he's written. In between and during I have read lately:

Bottle Rocket Hearts
by Zoe Whittall
Interesting, pleasant little read.

The Strain
Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
It was okay but I kept thinking they wrote this with the movie they planned to make in mind. However I will read the next in the series.

The Passage
Justin Cronin
I’ve read comparisons to “The Stand” made by reviewers of this book. I think it is definitely worth a read, and since it is a trilogy I look forward to the other two books. But it’s not equal to “The Stand” in my opinion.

Robopocalypse – it was okay.
Daniel H. Wilson

I thought I might reread A Confederacy of Dunces next. Just to see what I would think of it today. It cracked me up when I was younger.

I also think I will reread Clive Barker’s stuff like Imajica, The Great and Secret Show and Everville.

Hollylane · 10-19-2011, 10:36 PM

I have been struggling through:

Relentless(Dominion Trilogy #1)
by Robin Parrish

But have opted to begin to re-read the Christopher Paolini series in preparation for the new book release...

I have downloaded:

Eragorn
Eldest
Brisingr

and am waiting patiently for Nov 8, 2011 to download his new book:

Inheritance

I love his style of writing and am so excited to have another book to look forward to!

SecretAgentMa'am · 10-20-2011, 01:07 AM

Oh, I should have posted this instead of my previous post:

I am an excellent student and never, ever neglect my academic reading in favor of my fun reading. So I am currently reading:

The World's Religions by Huston Smith (for Philosophy of Religion)
Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex (for Human Sexuality)

I am definitely not way behind on either of these books. Really. I promise.

betenoire · 10-22-2011, 11:04 PM

crap, I didn't notice that there is a more active thread about books (this one).

now I take back my comment about "what, has nobody read anything in over a year?"

I just finished Last Night In Twisted River this morning. It's very John Irving, which means that I loved it.

When I say "It's very John Irving" I don't mean that it has bears, wresting, running, New England, Canada, and transgressive women....although it does have all of those things. I'm talking about the voice.

The thing that I love the most about his books is the way he starts his stories in the middle and jumps back and forth in time through the entire novel. Since I've started reading him I can't hardly make my way through a book that is mostly chronological.

Currently I'm reading Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children. I'm only a chapter in so far, but I think I'll enjoy it. The author's voice reminds me of Gregory Maguire - although maybe it's really just the subject matter that's bringing me there. I can't wait to have a couple of days off so I can devour it.

Next up is The Sisters Brothers. It's on my bedside table waiting for me right now. I know nothing at all about it other than that it was recommended by someone I think is super smart...and the cover art is freaking cool.

MissItalianDiva · 10-23-2011, 01:38 PM

"On the Plurality of World" by David Lewis

Massive · 10-23-2011, 07:54 PM

Psychology The Science of Mind and Behaviour: Richard Gross
Essential A2 Psychology: Richard Gross and Geoff Rolls
Psychology AS: Mike Cardwell and Cara Flanagan
Angles On Applied Psychology: Julia Russel et al
Encyclopedia Of Murder: Colin Wilson & Patricia Pulman
Harold Shipman Prescription for Murder: Brian Whittle & Jean Ritchie

and to escape all of that...
The Innocent Mage: Karen Miller

I can't wait to get this assignment done!

10-19-2011, 06:20 PM	#3
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10-19-2011, 07:49 PM	#4
SecretAgentMa'am Member How Do You Identify?: Redheaded Bellydancing Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Very married Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 215 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 84 Thanked 778 Times in 171 Posts Rep Power: 15100837	I tried really hard to read Steig Larsson, and couldn't get through the first couple of chapters of the first book. Then I tried the movie and didn't make it past the rape scene that happened pretty early on. I keep hearing about how great the series is, but I just couldn't do it. I guess I have weird taste in books. I'm about 1/3 of the way through my second reading of Terry Pratchett's new book, Snuff. It's fantastic. I love Sam Vimes. If it were still possible to be a Sam Vimes-style copper, I would have stuck with my law enforcement degree. __________________ Change the voices in your head Make them like you instead

10-19-2011, 09:23 PM	#5
Cin Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Truly Madly Deeply Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: In My Head Posts: 2,815 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,333 Thanked 10,401 Times in 2,477 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I have read Steig Larsson’s “The Girl Who…” series and I agree that the first one “The Girl Who Played With Fire” was very difficult to get into, but once I managed to get past all the history and hard to keep track of names, it was a pretty fun ride. Right now I'm reading Terry Pratchett and will continue to do so until I've read everything he's written. In between and during I have read lately: Bottle Rocket Hearts by Zoe Whittall Interesting, pleasant little read. The Strain Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. It was okay but I kept thinking they wrote this with the movie they planned to make in mind. However I will read the next in the series. The Passage Justin Cronin I’ve read comparisons to “The Stand” made by reviewers of this book. I think it is definitely worth a read, and since it is a trilogy I look forward to the other two books. But it’s not equal to “The Stand” in my opinion. Robopocalypse – it was okay. Daniel H. Wilson I thought I might reread A Confederacy of Dunces next. Just to see what I would think of it today. It cracked me up when I was younger. I also think I will reread Clive Barker’s stuff like Imajica, The Great and Secret Show and Everville. __________________ The reason facts don’t change most people’s opinions is because most people don’t use facts to form their opinions. They use their opinions to form their “facts.” Neil Strauss

10-20-2011, 01:07 AM	#7
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10-19-2011, 10:36 PM	#6
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