What are you reading? - Page 48

05-08-2010, 09:41 AM

Union 1812 by A.J. Langguth.

05-10-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Beer Doctor

Currently reading The Great Hunt. The second book in the Wheel of Time Series. I'm also reading Puppies for Dummies because I just got a puppy and was a little lost for a bit there.

I'm curious what you think of The Wheel of Time so far? I've been considering reading it but I'm a little worried about getting started. Some say the latter books get very dull up until Brandon Sanderson took it over after Jordan's death. Others say that the series is fantastic and well worth the read of 10+ books.

The only other series I have invested that much time in was The Sword of Truth at 11 books. At times it seemed to drone on and on but overall I was glad that I read it.

CigarNut · 05-10-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt

I'm curious what you think of The Wheel of Time so far? I've been considering reading it but I'm a little worried about getting started. Some say the latter books get very dull up until Brandon Sanderson took it over after Jordan's death. Others say that the series is fantastic and well worth the read of 10+ books.

The only other series I have invested that much time in was The Sword of Truth at 11 books. At times it seemed to drone on and on but overall I was glad that I read it.

Depends upon what kind of stories you like.

I like epic fantasy. By epic I mean, big, complex plot, lots of story lines, lots of characters and depth, many books. I think Wheel of Time is one of the best if not the best in that category.

If you start now, you might finish with book twelve by the time books 13 and 14 are out

(Sanderson has stated that books 13 (Towers of Midnight) and 14 (A Memory of Light) will be out much faster than Jordan typically released his books -- 2 years. Right now 13 is due out in October)

kydsid · 05-10-2010, 09:23 AM

Super FreakaNomics - by Levitt and Dubner

The stats and economics behind human motivations basically. Wickedly funny satire even though that is not the intention.

paris1129 · 05-11-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Depends upon what kind of stories you like.

I like epic fantasy. By epic I mean, big, complex plot, lots of story lines, lots of characters and depth, many books. I think Wheel of Time is one of the best if not the best in that category.

If you start now, you might finish with book twelve by the time books 13 and 14 are out

(Sanderson has stated that books 13 (Towers of Midnight) and 14 (A Memory of Light) will be out much faster than Jordan typically released his books -- 2 years. Right now 13 is due out in October)

Sounds interesting. I've picked up the first 4 books of the series based on your recommendation. I look forward to checking these out!

Kreth · 05-11-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt

I'm curious what you think of The Wheel of Time so far? I've been considering reading it but I'm a little worried about getting started. Some say the latter books get very dull up until Brandon Sanderson took it over after Jordan's death. Others say that the series is fantastic and well worth the read of 10+ books.

Jordan's writing is very immersive. Sometimes that means reading a page or six about the latest fashions in Ebou Dar. Also, as the series went on, it picked up sub-plots involving dozens of minor characters from the various factions. Sanderson (working partially from Jordan's notes) has started to wrap some of these
up in The Gathering Storm.

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The only other series I have invested that much time in was The Sword of Truth at 11 books. At times it seemed to drone on and on but overall I was glad that I read it.

I got as far as Faith Of The Fallen in SoT. Someday I'll have to reread the series. Lots of interesting parallels: Rand as The Dragon Reborn/Richard as a war wizard, Moiraine/Kahlan, Aes Sedai/Sisters of the Light, Seanchan/Jagad, the Stone of Tear/Stone of Tears.

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

(Sanderson has stated that books 13 (Towers of Midnight) and 14 (A Memory of Light) will be out much faster than Jordan typically released his books -- 2 years. Right now 13 is due out in October)

Supposedly, the last two books are due in 2010 and 2011. Hopefully the dates don't slip.

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The Poet · 05-11-2010, 03:07 PM

Just a little light reading for me now: Krafft-Ebing's Psychopathia Sexualis. Hoping to pick up a few pointers.

05-11-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt

I'm curious what you think of The Wheel of Time so far? I've been considering reading it but I'm a little worried about getting started. Some say the latter books get very dull up until Brandon Sanderson took it over after Jordan's death. Others say that the series is fantastic and well worth the read of 10+ books.

The only other series I have invested that much time in was The Sword of Truth at 11 books. At times it seemed to drone on and on but overall I was glad that I read it.

So far it's great. I was looking for a series that had a lot of content and would take awhile to complete. I like to immerse myself in the author's world and so far I can't complain. I wish I had more time to read so I could get through the books faster! I also love the way Jordan writes. I'd recommend giving it a try

PeteSB75 · 05-12-2010, 08:48 AM

Just finished Day By Day Armageddon by JL Bourne. Great journal-style zombie book. Very engaging.

forgop · 05-12-2010, 08:49 AM

I'm reading Sh*t my dad Says...funny stuff.

Eleven · 05-12-2010, 08:50 AM

Finally found 2 books I read as a kid. Been looking for them for years but they were out of print, finally found them on Ebay (of course!)

Genesis and Revelation by W.A. Harbinson.

Don Fernando · 05-12-2010, 08:55 AM

Ian Rankin's The black book, a detective

hotreds · 05-12-2010, 09:01 AM

Passionate Conviction: Contemporary Discourses on Christian Apologetics by Paul Copan, William Lane Craig, N. T. Wright, and Norman Geisler

05-12-2010, 09:08 AM

Halfway through this book No Angel by Jay Dobyns. It is about an undercover DEA agent who infiltrates the Hells Angels. Pretty good read.

pnoon · 05-12-2010, 09:10 AM

The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles.

CigarNut · 05-12-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I'm reading Sh*t my dad Says...funny stuff.

You should check out the Twitter account shitmydadsays... Pretty funny stuff

05-12-2010, 10:49 AM

I just read a bit about this....
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14697685?source=most_viewed
Really sad stuff.

05-12-2010, 01:30 PM

Thanks for all the info on The Wheel of Time. I've got a pretty hefty stack of books to read as it is but I think I'm going to add the first Box Set of WoT to it for future reading. I checked the Wikipedia page to get some story (and not spoilers) and the premise seems interesting.

I think my book buying has gotten almost as bad as my cigar buying..... lol

forgop · 05-12-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

You should check out the Twitter account shitmydadsays... Pretty funny stuff

I know, that's how I found out about it. The book has some much funnier detailed stories.

Emjaysmash · 05-28-2010, 06:37 PM

The Path of the Just by Rav. Luzzato
At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft

after Lovecraft, I might start The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan

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Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: What are you reading? Finally found 2 books I read as a kid. Been looking for them for years but they were out of print, finally found them on Ebay (of course!) Genesis and Revelation by W.A. Harbinson. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? Passionate Conviction: Contemporary Discourses on Christian Apologetics by Paul Copan, William Lane Craig, N. T. Wright, and Norman Geisler __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

05-12-2010, 09:08 AM	#954
ABNMP619 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Halfway through this book No Angel by Jay Dobyns. It is about an undercover DEA agent who infiltrates the Hells Angels. Pretty good read.

05-12-2010, 09:10 AM	#955
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: What are you reading? The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

05-12-2010, 10:49 AM	#957
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? I just read a bit about this.... http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14697685?source=most_viewed Really sad stuff.

05-12-2010, 01:30 PM	#958
Walt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Thanks for all the info on The Wheel of Time. I've got a pretty hefty stack of books to read as it is but I think I'm going to add the first Box Set of WoT to it for future reading. I checked the Wikipedia page to get some story (and not spoilers) and the premise seems interesting. I think my book buying has gotten almost as bad as my cigar buying..... lol

05-28-2010, 06:37 PM	#960
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: What are you reading? The Path of the Just by Rav. Luzzato At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft after Lovecraft, I might start The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan __________________