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  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    oftenreading wrote: »
    he.who.forgets wrote: »
    Just starting Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys. I don't think I enjoyed The Ocean at the End of the Lane like some of you but the writing was good enough and story entertaining enough to make me want to read more.
    Was it your first Gaiman? If so, indeed you should keep reading.
    Yes, "Ocean..." was my first. Finished Anansi Boys and liked it. Any suggestion for what I should read next?

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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    he.who.forgets wrote: »
    oftenreading wrote: »
    he.who.forgets wrote: »
    Just starting Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys. I don't think I enjoyed The Ocean at the End of the Lane like some of you but the writing was good enough and story entertaining enough to make me want to read more.
    Was it your first Gaiman? If so, indeed you should keep reading.
    Yes, "Ocean..." was my first. Finished Anansi Boys and liked it. Any suggestion for what I should read next?

    I'd recommend going on to American Gods next, since you just read Anansi Boys. Neverwhere is also good; I understand there are two versions, the "mass market" version and Gaiman's "preferred version", which is longer. I think I read the shorter one since I read it before the other was released, but will go back to it at some point.
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,000
    oftenreading wrote: »
    he.who.forgets wrote: »
    oftenreading wrote: »
    he.who.forgets wrote: »
    Just starting Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys. I don't think I enjoyed The Ocean at the End of the Lane like some of you but the writing was good enough and story entertaining enough to make me want to read more.
    Was it your first Gaiman? If so, indeed you should keep reading.
    Yes, "Ocean..." was my first. Finished Anansi Boys and liked it. Any suggestion for what I should read next?

    I'd recommend going on to American Gods next, since you just read Anansi Boys. Neverwhere is also good; I understand there are two versions, the "mass market" version and Gaiman's "preferred version", which is longer. I think I read the shorter one since I read it before the other was released, but will go back to it at some point.

    American gods should be next..
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  • cydonia
    cydonia Denbighshire, North Wales , UK Posts: 456
    Xmas present...'Human Universe' by Brian cox and Andrew Cohen ..a personal take on the past, present and future of humanity- from the birth of the universe to the ultimate fate of our species... Fascinating read......
  • yellowwho
    yellowwho Posts: 1,661
    Are You Dreaming ? Exploring lucid dreams a comprehensive guide

    By Daniel love
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    CLR James - Mariners, Renegades and Castaways:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mariners-Renegades-Castaways-Reencounters-Colonialism-New/dp/158465094X
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,380
    How is Matterhorn?

    Anyone tweet to #Fridayreads?

    Anyone doing the 2015 #52BookChallenge?

    In 2012 I finished 48 books. I look forward to trying again.

    I'm reading "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," by Maria Konnikova
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    How is Matterhorn?

    Anyone tweet to #Fridayreads?

    Anyone doing the 2015 #52BookChallenge?

    In 2012 I finished 48 books. I look forward to trying again.

    I'm reading "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," by Maria Konnikova
    I had never considered an official challenge. I just read whenever I have time to. Do you do the whole bit with posting what you read with reviews, etc?

    Perhaps I'll consider it this year.
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  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    How is Matterhorn?

    Anyone tweet to #Fridayreads?

    Anyone doing the 2015 #52BookChallenge?

    In 2012 I finished 48 books. I look forward to trying again.

    I'm reading "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," by Maria Konnikova

    Matterhorn is amazing. I'm reading Mrs. Jesus by Dan O'Shannon.

    I read 104 books in 2013 - I was determined to break 100. But it was exhausting. This year I'll hit 58.

    What's the 2015 #52BookChallenge?
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,380
    #52BookChallenge is reading 52 books within a year. Enkidu, maybe you would want your challenge to be a 58 book challenge.

    With the #52BookChallenge hash tag I would post about my progress on Twitter, and I would post reviews on Goodreads. It's not a requirement. The only goal is to read 52 books in 2015.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    #52BookChallenge is reading 52 books within a year. Enkidu, maybe you would want your challenge to be a 58 book challenge.

    With the #52BookChallenge hash tag I would post about my progress on Twitter, and I would post reviews on Goodreads. It's not a requirement. The only goal is to read 52 books in 2015.

    OMG- to have enough time to work in 52 books a year! I've been keeping a record of my reading since 1979 and my tops so far in a year is 42.

    Right now I'm reading Ojibwa Warrior, the autobiography of Dennis Banks, the American Indian who help form the American Indian Movement. What a true and great American Hero and what an absolutely absorbing and inspiring book! Surely to be one of my top favorite reads!

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    -Roberto Benigni

  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    #52BookChallenge is reading 52 books within a year. Enkidu, maybe you would want your challenge to be a 58 book challenge.

    With the #52BookChallenge hash tag I would post about my progress on Twitter, and I would post reviews on Goodreads. It's not a requirement. The only goal is to read 52 books in 2015.

    I like a challenge especially because I've put reading aside for the past couple of years. I think this is a great way to start the year!
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,274
    I think i'm gonna re read The Hobbit next. Haven't read it in a long time and after seeing the movies I kinda want to see what they left out and or added in the movies.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,831
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    How is Matterhorn?

    Anyone tweet to #Fridayreads?

    Anyone doing the 2015 #52BookChallenge?

    In 2012 I finished 48 books. I look forward to trying again.

    I'm reading "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," by Maria Konnikova

    Matterhorn is amazing / heartbreaking / wow.....one of those books that I wish I could erase my mind on and read again.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,831
    Had previously read the standard versions on these but really enjoyed spending a few hours readintg the graphic novel representations....great stuff!

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    Just started this:
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    Was given 30+ books over the holidays. My 'to-read pile' was already outrageously long but what a great problem to have!
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  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Reading 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed and it really is living up to its hype so far. Fantastic read.
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  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,380
    30+ books! Ah, just thinking about those wonderful gifts almost makes me swoon with joy.

    How many of you have walked around bookstores and became sad when you realized you didn't have enough time to read all of those books? I was sad once or twice.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,000
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    30+ books! Ah, just thinking about those wonderful gifts almost makes me swoon with joy.

    How many of you have walked around bookstores and became sad when you realized you didn't have enough time to read all of those books? I was sad once or twice.

    i feel that everytime i enter a bookstore..to much knowledge out there.. :(
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,831
    Ms. Haiku wrote: »
    30+ books! Ah, just thinking about those wonderful gifts almost makes me swoon with joy.

    How many of you have walked around bookstores and became sad when you realized you didn't have enough time to read all of those books? I was sad once or twice.

    I make an entry on my Amazon wish list every time I note a book I would like to read. (Many have been added from this thread and suggestions of others) I buy some throughout the year out of a compulsive need to buy books even though I have a big pile to read and then my family all picks books from my list for Christmas/Birthday gifts. My favorite thing about Amazon and this is sure to mean that by the time I retire I will be about 500 books behind....which is such an awesome thought to have.

    This, btw, is my own personal idea of hell. Saw it as a kid and even then I would dream of reading books for a portion of every afternoon as a retired guy. Bet there are others here who recall this piece and the ultimate horror it made poor Henry Beebus realize.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAxARJyaTEA&feature=player_detailpage
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Dune
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