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*Leo656* · 11-17-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

Morrison is confusing in anything he writes. He tries to be philosophical and bring in symbolism that only he understands. At the same time he likes to incorporate fun and the history of the character in a serious way. Take a look at his run on the main Batman title and you will see what I mean.

Plus, he openly and proudly brags about the astronomical amounts of drugs he's done and how much it's influenced the way he writes, as well as his general worldview. SO, there ya go.

*pennydreadful* · 11-18-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Yeah, that's true for me, too. I used to be a huge fan of the TVC books, but that sort of waned a bit after Memnoch, but then again, I was a HUGE fan of vampire novels in general back in high school and for a few years after. I have a nice collection (nearly 80!) that contains everything from Dracula and (most of) Anne Rice's vamp books, to some steamy vamp romances, P.N. Elrod's two vamp series, The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause (of Blood and Chocolate fame- and also my very favorite vampire tale BTW) and horror tales like The Summoning, Salem's Lot, and even a few anthologies.

Oh cool - PN Elrod's vamp series are actually in my to-read list.

I enjoy vampire novels as well, I'm just a little burnt out on the romantic aspect - I kind of prefer Salem's Lot and Brian Lumley's take on them, where they're a bit more monstrous.

TonySiegel · 11-19-2014, 07:44 PM

Guardians 3000...

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 11-19-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pennydreadful

Oh cool - PN Elrod's vamp series are actually in my to-read list.

I enjoy vampire novels as well, I'm just a little burnt out on the romantic aspect - I kind of prefer Salem's Lot and Brian Lumley's take on them, where they're a bit more monstrous.

Lumley- there's a name I haven't heard in a while! Poppy Z Brite (yes that's her name) is pretty good, and I loved the Children of the Vampire series as well, but honestly, I found Salem's Lot distressingly disappointing. The Night Flyer was much better; King's forays into "classic monster" territory have been spotty, at best. Silver Bullet was another stinker, LOL!

Now if you want monstrous, there's a little book called "The Summoning" by Bentley Little, which is a neat take on the oriental/Chinese vampire. Really creepy and chilling. It might be right up your alley! When the last line of the Prologue reads "Jesus' favorite color was black.", you know you've got a real creep-fest....

*snake* · 12-06-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Plus, he openly and proudly brags about the astronomical amounts of drugs he's done and how much it's influenced the way he writes, as well as his general worldview. SO, there ya go.

All Star Superman is good. I was going to pick up Pax Americana after all the hype, but I still can't wrap my head around the new multiversity event.

*blindturtle02* · 12-06-2014, 10:24 AM

Finishing up Troy Denning's Star Wars Dark Nest trilogy and will probably start the nine book Legacy of The Force series tomorrow. Also reading the third book of A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy with my fiancee. She's had me read the whole trilogy aloud to her which has been pretty fun. We like the Legends continuity as well as the official SW canon stuff, so we're never short on epic space battles and lightsaber duels.

Brooke507 · 12-13-2014, 04:51 PM

I'm currently reading Insurgent by Veronica Roth. When it comes to teen series, it's either hit or miss for me. It all boils down to character development, if the main characters can hold my attention, and a good plot is a must. I'm out of my teen years (I miss being a teen, but I still act like one a majority of the time.) I'm really glad I got this title from the library. I feel that this series, along with The Hunger Games, is enjoyable and suspenseful.

*discordiatookie* · 12-16-2014, 02:16 PM

Fatherland by Robert Harris. About 100 or so pages in, quite enjoying it so far.

Really though, can't wait until Christmas, I'm getting Revival by Stephen King. It's sitting in a pile of presents, unwrapped, and it's taken a lot of willpower not to sneak read it...

*blindturtle02* · 12-16-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by discordiatookie

Fatherland by Robert Harris. About 100 or so pages in, quite enjoying it so far.

Really though, can't wait until Christmas, I'm getting Revival by Stephen King. It's sitting in a pile of presents, unwrapped, and it's taken a lot of willpower not to sneak read it...

Man, King's new one is so twisted. I haven't been kept up nights in a long time, but this one scared me plenty. Hope you enjoy your Christmas present.

I'm currently re-reading The Hobbit. That's about it for now.

TMNTFOREVA · 12-16-2014, 07:08 PM

I've been reading a TON lately. The list is :

The whole Maximum Ride series by James Patterson.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
The Fault in Our Stars (for the 4 millionth time) by John Green.
Paper Towns by John Green.
And last, but I think my favorite, I Swear by......Something Davis.

*discordiatookie* · 12-23-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blindturtle02

Man, King's new one is so twisted. I haven't been kept up nights in a long time, but this one scared me plenty. Hope you enjoy your Christmas present.

I'm currently re-reading The Hobbit. That's about it for now.

Sounds awesome, really can't wait now!

TonySiegel · 12-25-2014, 12:03 AM

currently running through captain britain's alan moore run... interesting stuff...

*BubblyShell22* · 12-25-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooke507

I'm currently reading Insurgent by Veronica Roth. When it comes to teen series, it's either hit or miss for me. It all boils down to character development, if the main characters can hold my attention, and a good plot is a must. I'm out of my teen years (I miss being a teen, but I still act like one a majority of the time.) I'm really glad I got this title from the library. I feel that this series, along with The Hunger Games, is enjoyable and suspenseful.

I love the Divergent trilogy so much. She also released a book called Four which has tales from Four's perspective. I just love series like this because they draw you in.

Currently starting to re-read the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman. I haven't read it in a while, and I thought it would be neat to try and read it again.

*TurtleTitan97* · 12-25-2014, 10:08 AM

TMNT: The Ultimate Visual History

*blindturtle02* · 12-30-2014, 01:43 PM

I just started Homeland which is book one in R. A. Salvatore's Dark elf saga. He wrote some great Star Wars novels so I thought I'd give these a go. I'm liking his fantasy series so far. It's got quite a lot more action than I was expecting. So can't complain!

*snake* · 12-30-2014, 06:31 PM

Batman Knightfall volume 1. All 640 pages in two days.

~~Davetello~~ · 12-30-2014, 08:20 PM

Been reading Y: The Last Man (second time around) and Invincible, amongst others. I had put off Invincible for ages as it seemed silly, but I've now polished off the first nineteen volumes since Saturday. Really great comic for the most part.

Hannurdock · 12-31-2014, 02:27 AM

Just finished The Shrine by James Herbert. Very good. Started on my next which is Empire of the Sun.

*plastroncafe* · 12-31-2014, 09:44 AM

Neil Patrick Harris' Choose Your Own Adventure Autobiography.
It's all kinds of awesome.

*Prowler* · 01-06-2015, 04:53 PM

What's this Thing Called Science? by Alan Chalmers

11-19-2014, 07:44 PM	#1203
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12-06-2014, 10:24 AM	#1206
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	Finishing up Troy Denning's Star Wars Dark Nest trilogy and will probably start the nine book Legacy of The Force series tomorrow. Also reading the third book of A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy with my fiancee. She's had me read the whole trilogy aloud to her which has been pretty fun. We like the Legends continuity as well as the official SW canon stuff, so we're never short on epic space battles and lightsaber duels. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

12-16-2014, 02:16 PM	#1208
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	Fatherland by Robert Harris. About 100 or so pages in, quite enjoying it so far. Really though, can't wait until Christmas, I'm getting Revival by Stephen King. It's sitting in a pile of presents, unwrapped, and it's taken a lot of willpower not to sneak read it... __________________ Oh Discordia! Charyou Tree! Come, Reap! Don't tell us to grow up and out of it I got my cloak and dagger in a bar room brawl You actually trying to read this tiny text? Damn, you're dedicated! This is all just for effect you know... original TMNT art collection

12-16-2014, 07:08 PM	#1210
TMNTFOREVA Thug Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Underneath your bed, eating chocolate -,- Posts: 89	I've been reading a TON lately. The list is : The whole Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. The Fault in Our Stars (for the 4 millionth time) by John Green. Paper Towns by John Green. And last, but I think my favorite, I Swear by......Something Davis. __________________ Some infinities are bigger than other infinities. - John Green

12-25-2014, 12:03 AM	#1212
TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 632	currently running through captain britain's alan moore run... interesting stuff... __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

12-13-2014, 04:51 PM	#1207
Brooke507 Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 181	I'm currently reading Insurgent by Veronica Roth. When it comes to teen series, it's either hit or miss for me. It all boils down to character development, if the main characters can hold my attention, and a good plot is a must. I'm out of my teen years (I miss being a teen, but I still act like one a majority of the time.) I'm really glad I got this title from the library. I feel that this series, along with The Hunger Games, is enjoyable and suspenseful.

12-25-2014, 10:08 AM	#1214
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	TMNT: The Ultimate Visual History __________________

12-30-2014, 01:43 PM	#1215
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	I just started Homeland which is book one in R. A. Salvatore's Dark elf saga. He wrote some great Star Wars novels so I thought I'd give these a go. I'm liking his fantasy series so far. It's got quite a lot more action than I was expecting. So can't complain! __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

12-30-2014, 06:31 PM	#1216
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	Batman Knightfall volume 1. All 640 pages in two days.

12-30-2014, 08:20 PM	#1217
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	Been reading Y: The Last Man (second time around) and Invincible, amongst others. I had put off Invincible for ages as it seemed silly, but I've now polished off the first nineteen volumes since Saturday. Really great comic for the most part.

12-31-2014, 02:27 AM	#1218
Hannurdock Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 236	Just finished The Shrine by James Herbert. Very good. Started on my next which is Empire of the Sun. __________________ *Try to be like the turtle ... at ease in your own shell.*

01-06-2015, 04:53 PM	#1220
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 8,909	What's this Thing Called Science? by Alan Chalmers