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*Anarky* · 03-26-2006, 06:45 AM

I just finished a book called "Darum nerven Japaner" (That's why the japanese are annoying) by a german living in Tokyo called Christoph Neumann. It's hilarious and sort of scary. He tells us stuff like the japanese's work ethics and their uniformed definition of fun. Also, what they do when they're out clubbing. And I found out that I probably won't last long in Japan.

And now I'm starting on "Barry Trotter and the shameless parody" by Michael Gerber. After all the bad fan fiction, I needed something that was really bad and yet funny. They should make a movie of that... R-rated.

*Sewer Bull* · 03-26-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by R-iZZy

I think I'm going to start reading the first volume of the Usagi Yojimbo series. Thanks to eBay, I've got all of volume one... and for just $80! YAY!

Anyway, let me get started on this... I'm on the issue where he works with Leo (#10).

The first volume of "UY"? You mean "The Ronin"? But Leonardo appeared in "The Wanderer's Road" which is the third volume, afaik.

EDIT: Duh, you probably meant issues 1-38, published by "Fantagraphics Books", right? My bad. I mistook "volumes" with "books"

*R-iZZy* · 03-27-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sewer Bull

The first volume of "UY"? You mean "The Ronin"? But Leonardo appeared in "The Wanderer's Road" which is the third volume, afaik.

EDIT: Duh, you probably meant issues 1-38, published by "Fantagraphics Books", right? My bad. I mistook "volumes" with "books"

It's cool, you knew what I meant in the end of things.

And BOOOOO! I was lead to believe Leo would be a big part of this issue... he was only involved in the little side-story at the ends.

*Sewer Bull* · 03-27-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by R-iZZy

It's cool, you knew what I meant in the end of things.

And BOOOOO! I was lead to believe Leo would be a big part of this issue... he was only involved in the little side-story at the ends.

Yeah, I thought you bought "The Ronin" for $80 - that'd be rather high price but considering it was published in 1987... but yeah, 80 bucks for 38 issues looks like a fair price to me.

And if you want to see more TMNT in UY - try to hunt down "Shades of Green" - Volume 2, Issues 1, 2 and 3 (or "Shades of Death" book from 1997) - TMNT part is much more significant in this 60-page long story.

*R-iZZy* · 03-27-2006, 02:09 AM

Thanks! I'll be looking more for that series. That's the volume that was published under Mirage Studios, right?

*cowabunga14* · 03-31-2006, 06:05 PM

Today, I finished raedin' One Fat Summer by Robert Lipsyte. This book was great and very easy to understand. It's about a kid named Bobby Marks who does yard work and mows the lawn for a guy named Dr. Kahn. The story takes place in the '50s and it has a lot of action and the plot is very easy to follow. I won't give too much away, but some of the characters are Joanie, Jim Smith, Willie Rumson, Marty (Bobby's Dad), and Pete Marino.

My English class recently started Romeo and Juliet and I read the longest speech in the book today cuz the teacher is havin' us read it aloud. The book is gettin' really good and I'm glad I can sorta understand Old English cuz that's what Shakespeare used when he wrote it.

*discordiatookie* · 04-01-2006, 01:36 PM

just now i'm reading Lord of the Rings for the first time - pretty awesome methinks, about half way through the first book - why did they miss Tom(?) Bombadil out of the movie - this dude is nuts!

i'm also going through a Robert Kirkman phase at the moment - just bought Invincible tpbs 1 - 5 and issues 25 - 30 yesterday! halfway through book four already, this guy is magic!

**Barkworm** · 04-01-2006, 10:20 PM

Erich Kästner - Anna Louise and Anton

Peanut · 04-01-2006, 11:43 PM

Just bought and am now in the process of reading "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks. Niiiiice!

**GK Punk** · 04-02-2006, 12:24 AM

I bought a copy of Alice's adventures in Wonderland as well as Through the Looking Glass today. I haven't started it yet, but I am definetley planing to tonight.

Alice in Wonderland is greatness.

*The Stryker* · 04-02-2006, 12:48 AM

Eddie G's Autobiography....it even has CM PUNK IN IT!! AH!!

**GK Punk** · 04-02-2006, 12:55 AM

I still need to pick that up, let me know how it is!

*Hannah* · 04-02-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kittie february6

I bought a copy of Alice's adventures in Wonderland as well as Through the Looking Glass today. I haven't started it yet, but I am definetley planing to tonight.

Alice in Wonderland is greatness.

Yay! For my book report in English I did Through the Looking Glass. I had to lie to be able to do it, though, because you're not supposed to do books you have already read.

But we're not really supposed to do kids books either. >>

*Sewer Bull* · 05-11-2006, 08:16 AM

"And the Ass Saw the Angel" by Nick Cave.

Me so emo ><

Lady Venus · 05-11-2006, 08:14 PM

Right now I'm reading "The Andalite Chronicles" BY KA Applegate. I'm at the part of the story when the Yeerk in Loren's head is dieing.

*Anarky* · 05-11-2006, 08:39 PM

Hah, the Animorphs. I used to read those books, but when I got to about 28, I ran out of money and couldn't buy them anymore. I regret it somehow, but I moved on. I like the concept though, with all the secret identity stuff and Tobias being a Nothlit and all that.

Anyways, I'm reading "The Traveller" by John Twelve Hawks, the mysterious author of the upcoming trilogy about a Harlequin named Maya who has to protect Gabriel Corrigan, a Traveller who may or may not have the ability to leave this world and enter a sort of astral plane, from the Tabula who want to use Gabe's talent for world domination.

And it's really, really good.

*Kid Icarus* · 05-11-2006, 08:51 PM

You missed out on the best part of the series then, Anarky.

Spoiler:

Lady Venus · 05-12-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarky

Hah, the Animorphs. I used to read those books, but when I got to about 28, I ran out of money and couldn't buy them anymore. I regret it somehow, but I moved on. I like the concept though, with all the secret identity stuff and Tobias being a Nothlit and all that.

I have read book # 1 thru 54. This is my second time reading "The Andalite Chronicles". I love this cuz it tell you who Tobias is parents is.

05-17-2006, 07:12 PM

I'm currently reading a very helpful book titled...

Guidance From The Darkness: The Transforming Power of the Divine Feminine in Difficult Times

Lady Venus · 05-26-2006, 01:44 PM

I finished reading "The Andalite Chronicles" now I'm reading "The Eldest".

03-26-2006, 06:45 AM	#141
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	I just finished a book called "Darum nerven Japaner" (That's why the japanese are annoying) by a german living in Tokyo called Christoph Neumann. It's hilarious and sort of scary. He tells us stuff like the japanese's work ethics and their uniformed definition of fun. Also, what they do when they're out clubbing. And I found out that I probably won't last long in Japan. And now I'm starting on "Barry Trotter and the shameless parody" by Michael Gerber. After all the bad fan fiction, I needed something that was really bad and yet funny. They should make a movie of that... R-rated. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

03-27-2006, 02:09 AM	#145
R-iZZy The Long Con Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: G'ville, FL (Gator Country), USA Posts: 3,007	Thanks! I'll be looking more for that series. That's the volume that was published under Mirage Studios, right? __________________

03-31-2006, 06:05 PM	#146
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Today, I finished raedin' One Fat Summer by Robert Lipsyte. This book was great and very easy to understand. It's about a kid named Bobby Marks who does yard work and mows the lawn for a guy named Dr. Kahn. The story takes place in the '50s and it has a lot of action and the plot is very easy to follow. I won't give too much away, but some of the characters are Joanie, Jim Smith, Willie Rumson, Marty (Bobby's Dad), and Pete Marino. My English class recently started Romeo and Juliet and I read the longest speech in the book today cuz the teacher is havin' us read it aloud. The book is gettin' really good and I'm glad I can sorta understand Old English cuz that's what Shakespeare used when he wrote it. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

04-01-2006, 01:36 PM	#147
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	just now i'm reading Lord of the Rings for the first time - pretty awesome methinks, about half way through the first book - why did they miss Tom(?) Bombadil out of the movie - this dude is nuts! i'm also going through a Robert Kirkman phase at the moment - just bought Invincible tpbs 1 - 5 and issues 25 - 30 yesterday! halfway through book four already, this guy is magic! __________________ 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

04-02-2006, 12:48 AM	#151
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Eddie G's Autobiography....it even has CM PUNK IN IT!! AH!! __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

04-01-2006, 10:20 PM	#148
Barkworm Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,797	Erich Kästner - Anna Louise and Anton

04-01-2006, 11:43 PM	#149
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Just bought and am now in the process of reading "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks. Niiiiice!

04-02-2006, 12:24 AM	#150
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,437	I bought a copy of Alice's adventures in Wonderland as well as Through the Looking Glass today. I haven't started it yet, but I am definetley planing to tonight. Alice in Wonderland is greatness.

04-02-2006, 12:55 AM	#152
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,437	I still need to pick that up, let me know how it is!

05-11-2006, 08:16 AM	#154
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	"And the Ass Saw the Angel" by Nick Cave. Me so emo >< __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

05-11-2006, 08:14 PM	#155
Lady Venus Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hangin' out in the Turtles' Lair Posts: 1,268	Right now I'm reading "The Andalite Chronicles" BY KA Applegate. I'm at the part of the story when the Yeerk in Loren's head is dieing. __________________ RIP Mommy Angie! Se onr sverdar sitja hvass! (May your swords stay sharp!) - Eragon Sig made by: Joe

05-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#156
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Hah, the Animorphs. I used to read those books, but when I got to about 28, I ran out of money and couldn't buy them anymore. I regret it somehow, but I moved on. I like the concept though, with all the secret identity stuff and Tobias being a Nothlit and all that. Anyways, I'm reading "The Traveller" by John Twelve Hawks, the mysterious author of the upcoming trilogy about a Harlequin named Maya who has to protect Gabriel Corrigan, a Traveller who may or may not have the ability to leave this world and enter a sort of astral plane, from the Tabula who want to use Gabe's talent for world domination. And it's really, really good. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

05-11-2006, 08:51 PM	#157
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	You missed out on the best part of the series then, Anarky. Spoiler: Later on, towards the end, they get revealed to the Yeerks and start recruting random kids, most of them hadicapped. The series ended with Rachel crashing the Blade Ship into the Pool Ship, blowing the entire thing up and ending the invasion of Earth. Always knew she'd do something stupid like that.

05-17-2006, 07:12 PM	#159
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	I'm currently reading a very helpful book titled... Guidance From The Darkness: The Transforming Power of the Divine Feminine in Difficult Times

05-26-2006, 01:44 PM	#160
Lady Venus Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hangin' out in the Turtles' Lair Posts: 1,268	I finished reading "The Andalite Chronicles" now I'm reading "The Eldest". __________________ RIP Mommy Angie! Se onr sverdar sitja hvass! (May your swords stay sharp!) - Eragon Sig made by: Joe