What are you currently reading?

Crittias · 10-01-2008, 07:48 AM

I am currently reading: The Phoenix Exultant: The Golden Age, Volume 2 (The Golden Age) by John C. Wright.

You?

Typical Michael · 10-01-2008, 07:56 AM

Never Send Flowers, a James Bond book. I picked it up at a used book store in Tallahassee...when I went up there, I bought something like 15 books, because my bff works at Barnes and Noble up there and gets a discount, plus there are lots of used book stores, and even a Goodwill Bookstore. I went a little nuts, and am chipping away at that pile.

Vandabo · 10-01-2008, 08:06 AM

I'm about halfway through A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.

I started it once and never got through it, but that was back in high school. This time I'm in it to win it.

It's fascinating by the way. Theoretical physics and astronomy/cosmology are amazing fields. The stuff just blows my mind, but I keep reading more.

OrigamiPanther · 10-01-2008, 08:32 AM

Just finished reading Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch. A fairly new author to the fantasy/fiction world and this is his second outting. Personally, I'm loving it so far. A great blend of Ocean's Eleven style capers with a Charles Dickens type world and some great humor. The first book was Lies of Locke Lamora.

Right now I'm reading Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. Not a quick read but I'm enjoying it.

ADDGirl · 10-01-2008, 08:33 AM

Currently reading: Untamed~ PC Cast and Kristen Cast, Beautiful Bodies~ Laura Shaine Cunningham, and The Sacrifice~ Lynne Ewing. Also am starting to read The 19th Wife~ David Ebershoff.

Fubl · 10-01-2008, 08:52 AM

currently reading the Republic commando series for star wars. Then im not sure.

TheFlyingOrc · 10-01-2008, 08:52 AM

This thread. I am such a douchebag.

LordDon · 10-01-2008, 09:19 AM

I'm reading the Hollows series, specifically A Fistful of Charms. It's like Anita Blake only good. It's not just a harlequin romance novel with bat window dressing.

Widgetcraft · 10-01-2008, 09:22 AM

I've got a copy of Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson, which I keep telling myself I should read... I think I'll start on that now.

shunoshi · 10-01-2008, 10:57 AM

Currently reading False Gods by Graham McNeill, the 2nd book of the Horus Heresy. I'll probably keep reading Warhammer 40K books until hell freezes over and Martin releases Dance of Dragons.

PathMaster · 10-01-2008, 10:58 AM

In Defense of Food, Pollan.

Sandman · 10-01-2008, 12:52 PM

Since it's October now I'm going to start reading Dracula...no clue how many times I've read it but I always open it up this time of year. My favorite book.

Mdot · 10-01-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typical Michael

Never Send Flowers, a James Bond book. I picked it up at a used book store in Tallahassee...when I went up there, I bought something like 15 books, because my bff works at Barnes and Noble up there and gets a discount, plus there are lots of used book stores, and even a Goodwill Bookstore. I went a little nuts, and am chipping away at that pile.

Interesting. I thought they made a movie of every existing Bond novel. Is it written by Fleming or by a different author?

As for me, I just ordered the complete collection of Sherlock Holmes. Don't know why, but I had an urge to read it, so I'm looking forward to that.

pomeroy · 10-01-2008, 01:17 PM

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

What?

EWolfmanD · 10-01-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm starting Anathem by Neal Stephenson, but I haven't had the time to get more than a few pages into it so far. Hopefully I can spend some time reading it tonight. So far it seems like it's going to take even more effort to read than most of his books since most of the words so far are things he made up and I have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about. Should be fun though.

Shadowmage952 · 10-01-2008, 04:01 PM

Just getting into Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. I'm digging it so far and it certainly has the flair for descriptions and jargon that most of his books have, but it melds really well with what the story is trying to do so far. In contrast to what EWolfmanD just said about Anathem (which I haven't read yet), I would say this is a little easier reading than some of his other novel, though the first 50 pages felt cryptic with how the story was developing.

Vandabo · 10-01-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWolfmanD

I'm starting Anathem by Neal Stephenson, but I haven't had the time to get more than a few pages into it so far. Hopefully I can spend some time reading it tonight. So far it seems like it's going to take even more effort to read than most of his books since most of the words so far are things he made up and I have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about. Should be fun though.

Today's xkcd:

Roll over text ends with: "I'm looking at you, Anathem."

I should pick this up, being as I loved A Clockwork Orange, which was practically written in another language.

Sandman · 10-01-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandabo

Today's xkcd:

Roll over text ends with: "I'm looking at you, Anathem."

I should pick this up, being as I loved A Clockwork Orange, which was practically written in another language.

By that diagram Dune sucks.....and that is just not true.

violent · 10-01-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomeroy

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

What?

Harry is such a little bitch in that one.

Every night before going to bed I read a chapter of the Hellbound Heart. Fantastic.

pomeroy · 10-01-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by violent

Harry is such a little bitch in that one.

Every night before going to bed I read a chapter of the Hellbound Heart. Fantastic.

I was surprised he hadn't freaked out a couple books ago, to be honest.

10-01-2008, 07:48 AM	#1
Crittias The Professor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 2,900 Blog Entries: 14	What are you currently reading? I am currently reading: The Phoenix Exultant: The Golden Age, Volume 2 (The Golden Age) by John C. Wright. You?

10-01-2008, 08:32 AM	#4
OrigamiPanther Full of Random Quotes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 38 Blog Entries: 2	Just finished reading Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch. A fairly new author to the fantasy/fiction world and this is his second outting. Personally, I'm loving it so far. A great blend of Ocean's Eleven style capers with a Charles Dickens type world and some great humor. The first book was Lies of Locke Lamora. Right now I'm reading Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. Not a quick read but I'm enjoying it. __________________ Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about. - Oscar Wilde The New Guy - www.co-optimus.com PSN: Pazuzu55

10-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
Widgetcraft A *** in the machine. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11,724 Blog Entries: 2	I've got a copy of Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson, which I keep telling myself I should read... I think I'll start on that now. __________________ Currently Playing: Atelier Totori Plus, Soul Sacrifice Currently Watching: A Game of Thrones, Adventure Time Steam: Widgetcraft Follow me on Twitter!

10-01-2008, 10:57 AM	#10
shunoshi Mustache on or off? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crystal, MN Posts: 2,760 Blog Entries: 28	Currently reading False Gods by Graham McNeill, the 2nd book of the Horus Heresy. I'll probably keep reading Warhammer 40K books until hell freezes over and Martin releases Dance of Dragons. __________________ Gamertag \| Steam ID \| OGS \| CoG Writer's Guild \| NaNoWriMo

10-01-2008, 02:11 PM	#15
EWolfmanD Spookies Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Amami City Posts: 1,334	I'm starting Anathem by Neal Stephenson, but I haven't had the time to get more than a few pages into it so far. Hopefully I can spend some time reading it tonight. So far it seems like it's going to take even more effort to read than most of his books since most of the words so far are things he made up and I have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about. Should be fun though. __________________ EWolfmanD - Xbox/PSN/Steam

10-01-2008, 07:56 AM	#2
Typical Michael Straight Shooter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Internet Posts: 636 Blog Entries: 1	Never Send Flowers, a James Bond book. I picked it up at a used book store in Tallahassee...when I went up there, I bought something like 15 books, because my bff works at Barnes and Noble up there and gets a discount, plus there are lots of used book stores, and even a Goodwill Bookstore. I went a little nuts, and am chipping away at that pile.

10-01-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
Vandabo Guise srsly Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 6,198 Blog Entries: 1	I'm about halfway through A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking. I started it once and never got through it, but that was back in high school. This time I'm in it to win it. It's fascinating by the way. Theoretical physics and astronomy/cosmology are amazing fields. The stuff just blows my mind, but I keep reading more.

10-01-2008, 08:52 AM	#6
Fubl Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockville,maryland Posts: 1,013	currently reading the Republic commando series for star wars. Then im not sure.

10-01-2008, 10:58 AM	#11
PathMaster My life for Aiur! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Adirondacks Posts: 5,606 Blog Entries: 5	In Defense of Food, Pollan.

10-01-2008, 12:52 PM	#12
Sandman Libratorr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Almost Florida Posts: 6,079 Blog Entries: 3	Since it's October now I'm going to start reading Dracula...no clue how many times I've read it but I always open it up this time of year. My favorite book.

10-01-2008, 01:17 PM	#14
pomeroy FREE DISGUSTIPATED Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Club Sketch Posts: 6,566	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. What?

10-01-2008, 04:01 PM	#16
Shadowmage952 Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 188	Just getting into Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. I'm digging it so far and it certainly has the flair for descriptions and jargon that most of his books have, but it melds really well with what the story is trying to do so far. In contrast to what EWolfmanD just said about Anathem (which I haven't read yet), I would say this is a little easier reading than some of his other novel, though the first 50 pages felt cryptic with how the story was developing.

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