Mr. rrivers...if you are a fantasy fan, read Erikson's work! Oh my gosh, the man is a master. I'll admit, it's a little rough getting through the first book, but it was so worth it. He's rather...brutal concerning gore and futility, so I warn you against that
And I definitely recommend Robert Jordan's stuff. Whereas the story is long, the characters are unique, which is really rare. As are Erikson's. I just hate stereotypical characters. *gag*
When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
I remember starting that one when I was in high school; never able to get through it, though....
I've been on a Jane Austen & Bronte sisters kick lately; I just finished Wuthering Heights last night. I don't know how the relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine is considered a 'great' love story - Heathcliff is psycho!!
Mr. rrivers...if you are a fantasy fan, read Erikson's work! Oh my gosh, the man is a master. I'll admit, it's a little rough getting through the first book, but it was so worth it. He's rather...brutal concerning gore and futility, so I warn you against that
And I definitely recommend Robert Jordan's stuff. Whereas the story is long, the characters are unique, which is really rare. As are Erikson's. I just hate stereotypical characters. *gag*
Thanks for the recomendation. I wouldn't say I am a fantasy fan, per se, just a fan of good stories no matter the genre.
What do you think of "The Kite Runner"? I liked it but I talked to a couple of people who really hate it. I thought it was well written but insanely depressing!
like it a lot.
i've read books far more depressing. not saying all i read is sad stories. but kite runner is not the worst.
*~Pearl Jam will be blasted from speakers until morale improves~*
On the subject of Robert Jordan, I like some of the Wheel Of Time books but that series got stupid after a while. The guy can't write female characters to save his life (pardon the pun - R.I.P Robert).
I'm eagerly anticipating the new Song Of Ice And Fire book.
Beavis : Is this Pearl Jam?
Butt-head: This guy makes faces like Eddie Vedder.
Beavis: No, Eddie Vedder makes faces like this guy.
Butt-head: I heard these guys, like, came first and Pearl Jam ripped them off.
Beavis: No, Pearl Jam came first.
Butt-head: Well, they both suck.
On the subject of Robert Jordan, I like some of the Wheel Of Time books but that series got stupid after a while. The guy can't write female characters to save his life (pardon the pun - R.I.P Robert).
I'm eagerly anticipating the new Song Of Ice And Fire book.
I have heard that about the later books in the series, which might be one of the reasons I haven't read the second book yet. I think the final Wheel of Time book will come out relatively soon. I remember reading that he was giving his family members notes on what was supposed to happen.
"The Destruction of the Bismarck"....yet another book on the German Battleship of WW II fame.
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
I'm a little more than halfway through "Me Talk Pretty One Day". It's good and really funny.
I love David Sedaris! I know my neighbors have to think I'm a little off, because I listen to Sedaris while working in my yard, and I don't even realize I'm laughing out loud until I'm wiping the tears from my face! "When you are engulfed in flames" is good, but if you need to laugh, and lift some of your day to day stressors, listen to "Me talk pretty one day". You should listen to David Sedaris, his narration is awesome, especially when he is speaking as his mother, sister or brother. My husband and I went a few years ago to hear him read from "Dress your family in courdoroy and denim" and it was priceless. My husband hadn't read anything of his before that night, but really got into it that night on.
Right now I'm reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. She is a fantastic fiction writer but this book is about her family's year long project to eat only local or personally grown foods. It's really been an eye opener for me, specifically about how much petroleum is used to grow and manufacture food.
This is a great thread!
I'll ride the wave where it takes me
I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine. I Am Mine
Til the Lightning Bolt sets you free
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
Right now I'm reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. She is a fantastic fiction writer but this book is about her family's year long project to eat only local or personally grown foods. It's really been an eye opener for me, specifically about how much petroleum is used to grow and manufacture food.
This is a great thread!
i just read "The Poisonwood Bible" by her. I liked it for the most part but I gotta be honest...the first 300 pages or so moved SO slowly for me. After that though it got interesting. She does portray things very well
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As you live your life in sometimes quiet desperation, facing adversity and tragedy: if you have hope and love, that mixture helps you overcome that tragedy and go on with the rest of your life.”
--Jack Lengyel
i just read "The Poisonwood Bible" by her. I liked it for the most part but I gotta be honest...the first 300 pages or so moved SO slowly for me. After that though it got interesting. She does portray things very well
Poisonwood Bible is one of my favorite books ever. I agree with the first part of the book moving slowly. I am so glad I stuck with it, though. The book def. changed my life. It really motivated me to research Africa. I was supposed to go on a medical missionary trip in 03, but it was cancelled due to increased violence where we were going to be. My hope is to try again with another group.
I'll ride the wave where it takes me
I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine. I Am Mine
Til the Lightning Bolt sets you free
Sean Astin used the success of LOtR to make money on a stupid--yes, stupid--book. The guy is obsessed with himself. I now understand why people call him arrogant. I always thought he was misunderstood, but the dude is just arrogant. Either that or he's OC.
When life gives you lemons, throw them at somebody.
I love David Sedaris! I know my neighbors have to think I'm a little off, because I listen to Sedaris while working in my yard, and I don't even realize I'm laughing out loud until I'm wiping the tears from my face! "When you are engulfed in flames" is good, but if you need to laugh, and lift some of your day to day stressors, listen to "Me talk pretty one day". You should listen to David Sedaris, his narration is awesome, especially when he is speaking as his mother, sister or brother. My husband and I went a few years ago to hear him read from "Dress your family in courdoroy and denim" and it was priceless. My husband hadn't read anything of his before that night, but really got into it that night on.
Right now I'm reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. She is a fantastic fiction writer but this book is about her family's year long project to eat only local or personally grown foods. It's really been an eye opener for me, specifically about how much petroleum is used to grow and manufacture food.
This is a great thread!
I just finished "Duma Key" and I LOVED it!!! So I have started Sedaris' "Dress your family..." and it is good so far. A friend of mine loves his stuff!!
well i went in to barnes and noble the other day to pick up a stephen king novel and just happened to catch a glimpse of the cover for american psycho and figured 'what the hell?' so far it's pretty much what i expected: very heavy descriptions of everything material.
i read that earlier this summer. do you find some of the descriptions to be pretty disturbing? i did haha
right now i'm reading a book called heavy metal and you which caught my interest because of the name dropping of a lot of bands in it. last week i read catch by will leitch which was excellent
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And I definitely recommend Robert Jordan's stuff. Whereas the story is long, the characters are unique, which is really rare. As are Erikson's. I just hate stereotypical characters. *gag*
Very interesting so far
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I remember starting that one when I was in high school; never able to get through it, though....
I've been on a Jane Austen & Bronte sisters kick lately; I just finished Wuthering Heights last night. I don't know how the relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine is considered a 'great' love story - Heathcliff is psycho!!
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Thanks for the recomendation. I wouldn't say I am a fantasy fan, per se, just a fan of good stories no matter the genre.
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Such a necessary read in times like this.
like it a lot.
i've read books far more depressing. not saying all i read is sad stories. but kite runner is not the worst.
great read, really eye opening.
anybody read the sequel? thinking of starting that next
I'm eagerly anticipating the new Song Of Ice And Fire book.
Butt-head: This guy makes faces like Eddie Vedder.
Beavis: No, Eddie Vedder makes faces like this guy.
Butt-head: I heard these guys, like, came first and Pearl Jam ripped them off.
Beavis: No, Pearl Jam came first.
Butt-head: Well, they both suck.
I have heard that about the later books in the series, which might be one of the reasons I haven't read the second book yet. I think the final Wheel of Time book will come out relatively soon. I remember reading that he was giving his family members notes on what was supposed to happen.
Wow, that book is awful. Not the subject matter or what happens, it is just a really bad book. Save yourself!!!
my great granpa was involved in that
I love David Sedaris! I know my neighbors have to think I'm a little off, because I listen to Sedaris while working in my yard, and I don't even realize I'm laughing out loud until I'm wiping the tears from my face! "When you are engulfed in flames" is good, but if you need to laugh, and lift some of your day to day stressors, listen to "Me talk pretty one day". You should listen to David Sedaris, his narration is awesome, especially when he is speaking as his mother, sister or brother. My husband and I went a few years ago to hear him read from "Dress your family in courdoroy and denim" and it was priceless. My husband hadn't read anything of his before that night, but really got into it that night on.
Right now I'm reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. She is a fantastic fiction writer but this book is about her family's year long project to eat only local or personally grown foods. It's really been an eye opener for me, specifically about how much petroleum is used to grow and manufacture food.
This is a great thread!
I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine. I Am Mine
Til the Lightning Bolt sets you free
Wahine - I'm a Lightning Bolt
9/2/98, 7/1/03, 10/3/05, 5/30/06, 6/17/08, ED-8/16/08, 10/30/09, 5/13/10, 10/29/13, 10/14/14
-RIP Hippiemom -
i LOVE that book!!!
i just read "The Poisonwood Bible" by her. I liked it for the most part but I gotta be honest...the first 300 pages or so moved SO slowly for me. After that though it got interesting. She does portray things very well
--Jack Lengyel
Poisonwood Bible is one of my favorite books ever. I agree with the first part of the book moving slowly. I am so glad I stuck with it, though. The book def. changed my life. It really motivated me to research Africa. I was supposed to go on a medical missionary trip in 03, but it was cancelled due to increased violence where we were going to be. My hope is to try again with another group.
I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine. I Am Mine
Til the Lightning Bolt sets you free
Wahine - I'm a Lightning Bolt
9/2/98, 7/1/03, 10/3/05, 5/30/06, 6/17/08, ED-8/16/08, 10/30/09, 5/13/10, 10/29/13, 10/14/14
-RIP Hippiemom -
I agree.
I just finished "Duma Key" and I LOVED it!!! So I have started Sedaris' "Dress your family..." and it is good so far. A friend of mine loves his stuff!!
~D.K.S.
well i went in to barnes and noble the other day to pick up a stephen king novel and just happened to catch a glimpse of the cover for american psycho and figured 'what the hell?' so far it's pretty much what i expected: very heavy descriptions of everything material.
~D.K.S.
i read that earlier this summer. do you find some of the descriptions to be pretty disturbing? i did haha
right now i'm reading a book called heavy metal and you which caught my interest because of the name dropping of a lot of bands in it. last week i read catch by will leitch which was excellent