What are you reading?

Pterano · **Reply #260 on:** August 24, 2013, 11:36:10 AM

Yeah and like... in the tunnel he could HEAR something coming up behind him! THAT was creepy! I think Jack experienced the animals too, when he was doing some work outside, and every time he turned to look at them they were getting closer... and closer... and closer. He chalked it up to him hallucinating, but man! Creepy stuff! And yeah, using the snow falling off them as you said, good stuff!

Yeah it's hard to find someone who's read the book these days. XD So yeah, glad you read it too!

I like too how the book kind of explained some back story to some scenes you see in the movie but were never explained. Like when Wendy saw Roger, the guy in the dog costume in that room, and you're just like what the...? Cause you don't KNOW who that is... or the woman in room 237 (different room number in the book). The book actually explains pretty in depth who Roger and that woman are, and in particular, why Roger is dressed like a dog. XD

bushwacked · **Reply #261 on:** August 24, 2013, 12:26:48 PM

Yeah, the tiny scene with Roger always seemed like a kind of Easter Egg for people who'd read the book. The old woman's back story always made me feel really sorry for her, though the pity always disappears when she comes back

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #262 on:** August 24, 2013, 01:43:53 PM

Making slow progress on Rereading/re-listening to The Ethical Slut.
And trying to read the D&D novels. That is going poorly, due to my damaged eyelids.

Pterano · **Reply #263 on:** August 24, 2013, 04:03:31 PM

Quote from: bushwacked,Aug 24 2013 on 12:26 PM

Yeah, the tiny scene with Roger always seemed like a kind of Easter Egg for people who'd read the book. The old woman's back story always made me feel really sorry for her, though the pity always disappears when she comes back

Yeah I agree with that, she had a tragic back story but WOW was she creepy! And yeah, those who've read the book would get right away why the guy was dressed in the dog suit. XD

Justin1993 · **Reply #264 on:** August 28, 2013, 12:44:35 AM

I've been trying to finish The Andromeda Strain for a couple of years now. I bought it for a project in my 10th or 11th grade English class and I never finished reading it; and I got a mediocre grade on the assignment.

Pterano · **Reply #265 on:** August 28, 2013, 02:16:41 PM

Finished reading Neptune's Inferno, and I admit, I shed a few tears at the end of it. Reading about Robert Graff's trip back to Guadalcanal with his son and grandson at the very end of the book... pretty moving stuff.

jansenov · **Reply #266 on:** August 28, 2013, 05:37:23 PM

Finally, after a month of delay, "The Origin of Indo-Iranians" by Kuz'mina.

rhombus · **Reply #267 on:** August 28, 2013, 08:42:34 PM

Watership Down. I decided to reread an old favorite of mine.

Tikikata · **Reply #268 on:** September 03, 2013, 12:22:32 AM

Just started reading book eleven of Guardians of Ga'Hoole, also the third and final book in The Legends. Amazing storytelling. Grank, Siv, and Hoole are the best characters!

rhombus · **Reply #269 on:** September 15, 2013, 09:11:38 PM

Frank Herbert's Dune. I guess I am still in a nostalgic mood. I am revisiting another old favorite of mine.

Kor · **Reply #270 on:** September 15, 2013, 10:25:07 PM

Dracula, reading roughly 1 chapter a day, though I forget or get to busy to read it some days. Reading the Project Gutenberg free version.

rhombus · **Reply #271 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:26:48 PM

Inside the Third Reich by Albert Speer

I have heard much of this book and the controversy behind it, but I have not yet (until now) had the opportunity to read it myself. Based upon what I have heard, I do expect some self-serving commentary in the book (claiming that Speer had no knowledge of the death camps, that he was helping to conspire to assassinate Hitler, etc.) which I will have to take with a grain of salt, but I also hope to acquire an insider perspective to the personalities and dynamics of the inner circle of Hitler's regime.

Nahla · **Reply #272 on:** October 07, 2013, 11:33:56 PM

My Friend Flicka by Mary O' Hara,it's a good read if you like horses/ponies like me.

Ducky123 · **Reply #273 on:** October 08, 2013, 03:07:05 PM

No Exit by Daniel Grey Marshall - about a teenager who goes through everything... abuse, violence, loss, alcoholism, taking drugs, stealing... and he's also in love. An emotional read!

rhombus · **Reply #274 on:** October 14, 2013, 10:12:19 AM

The Law of Primitive Man by E. Adamson Hoebel

This book is an analysis of how primitive law came into existence and its relevance to contemporary law. It weaves both legal analysis and anthropology into its analysis, so it should be of considerable interest to me. I am only about a chapter in and it certainly has piqued my interest.

Nahla · **Reply #275 on:** October 16, 2013, 08:27:00 PM

Seabiscuit

And no it''s not about a biscuit in a sea

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It's about the racehorse,I'm the GOF's official horse nut after all.

bushwacked · **Reply #276 on:** October 23, 2013, 03:46:26 AM

I finally managed to get my hands on 'Doctor Sleep', the sequel to 'The Shining'. It's really good so far.

rhombus · **Reply #277 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:49:30 AM

Coming of age in the Milky Way by Timothy Ferris

This book explores the various models that have been used to explain astronomy and our place in the universe. It also paints an interesting narrative, delving into the great minds that have challenged our previous understanding of the universe and fought against social and political opposition in order to have their models freely discussed. I am only a few chapters in, but thus far I rather enjoy the book. The only major shortcoming that I can see thus far is that the author over-simplifies many of the points, which I suppose can be excused as this is a book for a lay audience.

rhombus · **Reply #278 on:** December 03, 2013, 11:37:37 PM

I am about to begin reading "Something from the Nightside" by Simon R. Green. It was highly recommended by a friend (and he also gave me a copy as an early Christmas present) so I am looking forward to it.

bushwacked · **Reply #279 on:** December 04, 2013, 03:52:58 AM

Started reading 'Gardens Of The Moon', part of the Malazan: Book Of The Fallen series. Pretty much everyone who reads them says it's one of the best adult fantasy series out there, so I'm looking forward to getting into it.