What are you reading... Now... - Page 24

Swany · 04-18-2008, 07:11 PM

Fruits Basket 12. God bless the library.

Still didn't get to read 2 though.

Ra · 04-19-2008, 11:41 PM

Ah, Fruits Basket. I remember the time when everyone was crazy over that thing. Ayep... *smacks gums*

I can't believe I haven't put this one up, but Volumes 4 - 7 of Death Note. Mmm...so good...

*cowabunga14* · 04-20-2008, 03:56 PM

Reading Of Mice and Men in my English class, which is decent so far. There's nothing really exciting about it, but it'll probably get better.

*Eiko* · 04-20-2008, 04:09 PM

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for the 2nd time.

Swany · 05-19-2008, 07:33 AM

CSI Demon House comic.
Yeah I Was at the library again. I also got out Wolverine: weapon X and Death Note 1 through 6 (Found them next to the DVDs that where they hide tha adult manga. My joy was endless)

*discordiatookie* · 05-29-2008, 01:25 PM

Just finished Different Seasons by Stephen King. Top book, its four stories, three of which have been turned into films. (Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption - The Shawshank Redemption; Apt Pupil; and The Body - Stand By Me) The fourth is called The Breathing Method, and is a bit, I dunno, out there, to be turned into a film. Its awesome though...

I love everything about this book, and other than the stories themselves, I love the way King put them under different titles (and the titles themselves!), which fit the mood of each story...

Hope Springs Eternal - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank redemption

Summer of Corruption - Apt Pupil

Fall from Innocence - The Body

A Winter's Tale - The Breathing Method.

I urge everyone to pick up this book, its amazing!

Also, Apt Pupil is really messed up...

The book I just started reading today is Four Past Midnight, another four story collection by King. This is my second time i've read it (as was the second time i've read Different Seasons.)

*cowabunga14* · 05-29-2008, 08:37 PM

Finished up The Great Gatsby today, which was for -- you guessed it -- my English class. For the most part, the book was alright and I understood it as best as I could.

On my own, I'm almost done with Watchmen, which has been great and has kept me intigued about the upcoming movie.

I'm also reading Tales of Horror and Suspense, which contains the following stories by Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, William Wilson, The Gold-Bug, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Purloined Letter. So yeah, lots of horror stories that should keep me busy for a while. I think Poe is starting to become one of my favorite authors.

ToxicRevolution · 06-19-2008, 12:06 PM

Gatsby is excellent.

I've been reading various Bukowski poetry. I need to pick up a new novel to read, but I haven't had much money.

Swany · 06-19-2008, 12:23 PM

I finished Valiant by Holly Black the other day (I've only read two books by her but I love her writing).

I might start reading Soul Music by Terry Prachett. Dunno yet.

Zog the Equalizer · 06-19-2008, 12:41 PM

I finished the Hobbit and am now trying to read House of Leaves...again

MadPirateBunny · 06-19-2008, 01:28 PM

Book 4 of the Harry Dresden - Wizard for hire series.

niolani · 06-21-2008, 03:21 PM

Jim Butcher's Storm Front, book one of the Dresden Files.

Lynn · 06-24-2008, 04:23 AM

When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland. It's the third book in the series she's been writing.

ToxicRevolution · 06-24-2008, 12:55 PM

I just bought Factotum by Charles Bukowski so I'll be reading that.

CudleyCowlick · 06-24-2008, 01:59 PM

Toxic, you'll love it I'm sure, is this your first Bukowski? 'cuz it's ALL good. If you haven't got it yet, I would say "The Captain is Out to Lunch
and the Sailors Have Taken Over the Ship" is my own favorite, and not only because R. Crumb did the illustrations.

I just finished Outpost by Canadian SF writer Scott Mackey (misspelling? I just loaned the book to a friend so I don't have it here) It's got everything you could ask for, mind-controlled humans living in an alien "werewolf" prison, time travel back to the Italian Renaissance, and a tribe of primitive folks eeking out an existence as giant monster hunters on a harsh alien world.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

ToxicRevolution · 06-25-2008, 10:34 AM

Nah, I've read Ham On Rye and Post Office, and as far as poetry goes I've read Play The Piano Drunk Like A Percussion Instrument Until The Fingers Begin To Bleed A Bit, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, and Come On In!, as well as various manuscripts and things posted on Bukowski.net. He's great.

Swany · 06-25-2008, 03:28 PM

Soul Music - Terry Pratchett

*cowabunga14* · 06-27-2008, 01:02 PM

Been reading Cerebus Volume 11: Guys a lot lately, which is basically a look at pub life and how Cerebus interacts with the characters. It's pretty funny so far and Cerebus' drunk escapades keep me interested. I think Dave Sim kinda went overboard with the aardvark's drunkenness, though.

And on the side, I'm reading The Zen of Zombie by Scott Kenemore, which is pretty humorous at times. I guess, in a way, it could be considered a mock self-help book. But if you're looking for something different and a good laugh, then I recommend it.

Evenstar227 · 06-27-2008, 01:55 PM

Just started Reader and Raelynx by Sharon Shinn. She's one of my favorite authors.

*Raph's Girl* · 07-04-2008, 03:17 PM

Just started reading "Leonardo's Swans" by Karen Essex

Gotta love historical romance novels that deal with Renaissance artists. Altho this isn't about one of Leo's lovers (unlike the other books I have, "The Stars Compel" which is about one of Michelangelo's lovers and "The Ruby Ring" which is about Raphael's love). This is about 2 sisters who were models/muses for Da Vinci. Isabella and Beatrice D'Este. As well as the politics they were involved in (they were royals). Some believe Beatrice to be the inspiration for The Mona Lisa.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_d%27Este
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_d%27Este

04-18-2008, 07:11 PM	#461
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	Fruits Basket 12. God bless the library. Still didn't get to read 2 though. __________________

04-19-2008, 11:41 PM	#462
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Ah, Fruits Basket. I remember the time when everyone was crazy over that thing. Ayep... smacks gums I can't believe I haven't put this one up, but Volumes 4 - 7 of Death Note. Mmm...so good... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

04-20-2008, 03:56 PM	#463
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Reading Of Mice and Men in my English class, which is decent so far. There's nothing really exciting about it, but it'll probably get better. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

04-20-2008, 04:09 PM	#464
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for the 2nd time. __________________

05-19-2008, 07:33 AM	#465
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	CSI Demon House comic. Yeah I Was at the library again. I also got out Wolverine: weapon X and Death Note 1 through 6 (Found them next to the DVDs that where they hide tha adult manga. My joy was endless) __________________

05-29-2008, 01:25 PM	#466
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	Just finished Different Seasons by Stephen King. Top book, its four stories, three of which have been turned into films. (Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption - The Shawshank Redemption; Apt Pupil; and The Body - Stand By Me) The fourth is called The Breathing Method, and is a bit, I dunno, out there, to be turned into a film. Its awesome though... I love everything about this book, and other than the stories themselves, I love the way King put them under different titles (and the titles themselves!), which fit the mood of each story... Hope Springs Eternal - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank redemption Summer of Corruption - Apt Pupil Fall from Innocence - The Body A Winter's Tale - The Breathing Method. I urge everyone to pick up this book, its amazing! Also, Apt Pupil is really messed up... The book I just started reading today is Four Past Midnight, another four story collection by King. This is my second time i've read it (as was the second time i've read Different Seasons.) __________________ 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

05-29-2008, 08:37 PM	#467
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Finished up The Great Gatsby today, which was for -- you guessed it -- my English class. For the most part, the book was alright and I understood it as best as I could. On my own, I'm almost done with Watchmen, which has been great and has kept me intigued about the upcoming movie. I'm also reading Tales of Horror and Suspense, which contains the following stories by Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, William Wilson, The Gold-Bug, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Purloined Letter. So yeah, lots of horror stories that should keep me busy for a while. I think Poe is starting to become one of my favorite authors. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

06-19-2008, 12:06 PM	#468
ToxicRevolution Thug Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 73	Gatsby is excellent. I've been reading various Bukowski poetry. I need to pick up a new novel to read, but I haven't had much money.

06-19-2008, 12:23 PM	#469
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	I finished Valiant by Holly Black the other day (I've only read two books by her but I love her writing). I might start reading Soul Music by Terry Prachett. Dunno yet. __________________

06-19-2008, 12:41 PM	#470
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I finished the Hobbit and am now trying to read House of Leaves...again __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

06-19-2008, 01:28 PM	#471
MadPirateBunny Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: in the basement Posts: 1,067	Book 4 of the Harry Dresden - Wizard for hire series. __________________ Note to self: Pillage first. THEN Burn.

06-21-2008, 03:21 PM	#472
niolani Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mars Posts: 19	Jim Butcher's Storm Front, book one of the Dresden Files. __________________

06-24-2008, 04:23 AM	#473
Lynn Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 269	When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland. It's the third book in the series she's been writing.

06-24-2008, 12:55 PM	#474
ToxicRevolution Thug Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 73	I just bought Factotum by Charles Bukowski so I'll be reading that.

06-24-2008, 01:59 PM	#475
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	Toxic, you'll love it I'm sure, is this your first Bukowski? 'cuz it's ALL good. If you haven't got it yet, I would say "The Captain is Out to Lunch and the Sailors Have Taken Over the Ship" is my own favorite, and not only because R. Crumb did the illustrations. I just finished Outpost by Canadian SF writer Scott Mackey (misspelling? I just loaned the book to a friend so I don't have it here) It's got everything you could ask for, mind-controlled humans living in an alien "werewolf" prison, time travel back to the Italian Renaissance, and a tribe of primitive folks eeking out an existence as giant monster hunters on a harsh alien world. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

06-25-2008, 10:34 AM	#476
ToxicRevolution Thug Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 73	Nah, I've read Ham On Rye and Post Office, and as far as poetry goes I've read Play The Piano Drunk Like A Percussion Instrument Until The Fingers Begin To Bleed A Bit, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, and Come On In!, as well as various manuscripts and things posted on Bukowski.net. He's great.

06-25-2008, 03:28 PM	#477
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	Soul Music - Terry Pratchett __________________

06-27-2008, 01:02 PM	#478
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Been reading Cerebus Volume 11: Guys a lot lately, which is basically a look at pub life and how Cerebus interacts with the characters. It's pretty funny so far and Cerebus' drunk escapades keep me interested. I think Dave Sim kinda went overboard with the aardvark's drunkenness, though. And on the side, I'm reading The Zen of Zombie by Scott Kenemore, which is pretty humorous at times. I guess, in a way, it could be considered a mock self-help book. But if you're looking for something different and a good laugh, then I recommend it. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

06-27-2008, 01:55 PM	#479
Evenstar227 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 42 Burr Hill Rd Posts: 513	Just started Reader and Raelynx by Sharon Shinn. She's one of my favorite authors. __________________ In the beginning...

07-04-2008, 03:17 PM	#480
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Just started reading "Leonardo's Swans" by Karen Essex Gotta love historical romance novels that deal with Renaissance artists. Altho this isn't about one of Leo's lovers (unlike the other books I have, "The Stars Compel" which is about one of Michelangelo's lovers and "The Ruby Ring" which is about Raphael's love). This is about 2 sisters who were models/muses for Da Vinci. Isabella and Beatrice D'Este. As well as the politics they were involved in (they were royals). Some believe Beatrice to be the inspiration for The Mona Lisa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_d%27Este http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_d%27Este __________________