What Book Are You Reading? - Page 3

pivo6 · Jan 20, 2011, 03:24 PM

Finished my previous book. Now I'm reading/listening to the Audible version of Hunger Games #1. Pretty good so far.

ucfgrad93 · Jan 21, 2011, 01:18 AM

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

I got it while I was waiting to pick up my daughter at Denver International Airport. A sign from a local bank had QRcodes for 3 different books for free, and that is the one I chose. I'll pick up the other two later this month.

appleguy123 · 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DewGuy1999

Currently reading "Inkdeath", prior to that "Inkspell" and "Inkheart", all by Cornelia Funke.

Wonderful books, but I think that the last was the weakest of the three.

Oh, and book update on me. I'm reading The Amber Spyglass for the third time. After that I'll jump to The Extended Phenotype by Richard Dawkins.

timerollson · Jan 21, 2011, 09:08 AM

2nd book of the Stieg Larsson trilogy:

The Girl Who Played with Fire.... [Was it the writer's intention to make Lisbeth Salander so ****ing annoying? She's quite possibly one of the most unlikeable protagonists I've ever read.]

Damn this trilogy is boring. I want to read them all before the US remakes hit the theaters.

Huntn · Jan 22, 2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by timerollson

2nd book of the Stieg Larsson trilogy:

The Girl Who Played with Fire.... [Was it the writer's intention to make Lisbeth Salander so ****ing annoying? She's quite possibly one of the most unlikeable protagonists I've ever read.]

Damn this trilogy is boring. I want to read them all before the US remakes hit the theaters.

I found the first one slow. I thought the second and third were livelier reads. I wonder if the author's writing improved as time went on or they got a better translator for the later books? While I think these stories had huge potential as a mystery thriler, especially surrounding the conspiracy against Salander, as they are, I am honestly puzzled how these stories have remained at the top of the best seller lists for so long (at least a year). For anyone thinking about them, I'd say give the first one a shot and see if it grows on you. Here's hoping that Hollywood can produce something better.

obeygiant · Jan 22, 2011, 09:45 AM

Hunger Games

(marc) · Jan 22, 2011, 10:57 AM

Crime and Punishment

Huntn · Jan 22, 2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by obeygiant

Hunger Games

I just read a blurb about this in Entertainment Weekly. Should I read it? What kind of reader would this appeal to?

timerollson · Jan 22, 2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntn

I found the first one slow. I thought the second and third were livelier reads. I wonder if the author's writing improved as time went on or they got a better translator for the later books? While I think these stories had huge potential as a mystery thriler, especially surrounding the conspiracy against Salander, as they are, I am honestly puzzled how these stories have remained at the top of the best seller lists for so long (at least a year). For anyone thinking about them, I'd say give the first one a shot and see if it grows on you. Here's hoping that Hollywood can produce something better.

Yes. It took me MONTHS to get through the first book. I would start and stop and restart because the narrative moved so slowly.

tablo13 · Jan 22, 2011, 05:26 PM

Flash Burnout

trigonometry · Jan 22, 2011, 06:55 PM

The Hangman's Daughter

skunk · Jan 22, 2011, 07:11 PM

I have just re-read Tiger Tiger/The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester, written in 1956, for the first time in thirty years. What an incredible piece of work! I can't imagine why nobody has made a film of it: it would be absolutely stunning.

If you have not read it, do so. Probably the best science fiction book ever written.

pivo6 · Jan 22, 2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntn

I just read a blurb about this in Entertainment Weekly. Should I read it? What kind of reader would this appeal to?

I just finished the audiobook and I really liked it. From Goodreads:

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In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

It's considered a "young adult" fantasy and moves along at a good pace. Don't let that stop you. I'm 45 and enjoyed the book. I've now started Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

dmr727 · 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by skunk

I have just re-read Tiger Tiger/The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester, written in 1956, for the first time in thirty years. What an incredible piece of work! I can't imagine why nobody has made a film of it: it would be absolutely stunning.

If you have not read it, do so. Probably the best science fiction book ever written.

That's quite a recommendation! I just ordered it via Amazon.

EDIT: Okay, obviously patience isn't one of my stronger points - I loaded my Kindle with the book so I'll have it to read while in Vegas tomorrow.

Huntn · Jan 24, 2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pivo6

I just finished the audiobook and I really liked it. From Goodreads:

It's considered a "young adult" fantasy and moves along at a good pace. Don't let that stop you. I'm 45 and enjoyed the book. I've now started Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Thanks, I'll put this on my to-read list.

mantis01 · Jan 25, 2011, 06:15 AM

I am reading A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks. I would definitely recommend it.

dmr727 · Jan 29, 2011, 01:39 AM

The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester was recommended by skunk a few posts ago. I just finished reading it earlier in the week, and he's right, it's incredible.

If you're a science fiction fan, head over to Amazon and purchase this book right now. No seriously, right now.

Huntn · Jan 29, 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dmr727

The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester was recommended by skunk a few posts ago. I just finished reading it earlier in the week, and he's right, it's incredible.

If you're a science fiction fan, head over to Amazon and purchase this book right now. No seriously, right now.

Added to my wish list.

skunk · Jan 29, 2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Huntn

Added to my wish list.

While you're at it, get The Demolished Man, by the same author.

pivo6 · Jan 29, 2011, 10:10 AM

I ended up not reading Let the Great World Spin. Instead I listened to Murder in the High Himalaya by Jonathan Green. It's a true story of a Tibetan nun murdered by Chinese border guards while trying to flee to India. A good, but sad book.

I've now started on The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley. It's a mystery that features an 11 year old girl as the crime solver.

rdowns · Jan 29, 2011, 10:24 AM

On my iPad, I'm reading Decision Points by George W. Bush and Reversal by Michael Connelly.

Just finished Jeffrey Deaver's The Burning Wire. Love his Lincoln Rhyme series.

After Bush, Im going to read Keith Richard's Life.

Absolutely love reading on my iPad.

vincenz · Jan 29, 2011, 05:12 PM

Currently, Edith Grossman's translation of Don Quixote!

obeygiant · Feb 2, 2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pivo6

Finished my previous book. Now I'm reading/listening to the Audible version of Hunger Games #1. Pretty good so far.

Just listened/read hunger games as well. Excellent! I could hardly put it down. On to the next one "Catching Fire".

Huntn · 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skunk

While you're at it, get The Demolished Man, by the same author.

What's with The Stars, My Destination at Amazon? it's listed for $24 for a paperback. It must be out of print.

I'm a slow reader. Any Honor Harrington fans here? I'm all most done with Basilisk Station. I plan on continuing the series. Thumbs up.

Barnes and Noble has it for $8. This might make a good movie. CAUTION: "This" is one big spoiler if you have not read it.

ucfgrad93 · Apr 7, 2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntn

I'm a slow reader. Any Honor Harrington fans here? I'm all most done with Basilisk Station. I plan on continuing the series.

Barnes and Noble has it for $8. This might make a good movie.

I have read several of those books. It is a good series.

Jan 20, 2011, 03:24 PM	#51
pivo6 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota	Finished my previous book. Now I'm reading/listening to the Audible version of Hunger Games #1. Pretty good so far. __________________ This place will never be what it once was
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timerollson macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: heretothere	2nd book of the Stieg Larsson trilogy: The Girl Who Played with Fire.... [Was it the writer's intention to make Lisbeth Salander so ****ing annoying? She's quite possibly one of the most unlikeable protagonists I've ever read.] Damn this trilogy is boring. I want to read them all before the US remakes hit the theaters. __________________ You're mean on the Internet.
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Jan 22, 2011, 07:11 PM	#62
skunk macrumors G4 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Republic of Ukistan	I have just re-read Tiger Tiger/The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester, written in 1956, for the first time in thirty years. What an incredible piece of work! I can't imagine why nobody has made a film of it: it would be absolutely stunning. If you have not read it, do so. Probably the best science fiction book ever written. __________________ "The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted the spoons." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Jan 25, 2011, 06:15 AM	#66
mantis01 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2011	I am reading A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks. I would definitely recommend it. __________________ I've been feeding sunflower hearts and niger seed to our goldfinches.
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Jan 21, 2011, 01:18 AM	#52
ucfgrad93 macrumors G4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I got it while I was waiting to pick up my daughter at Denver International Airport. A sign from a local bank had QRcodes for 3 different books for free, and that is the one I chose. I'll pick up the other two later this month.
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obeygiant macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan	Hunger Games
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Jan 22, 2011, 10:57 AM	#57
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Jan 29, 2011, 01:39 AM	#67
dmr727 macrumors G3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California	The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester was recommended by skunk a few posts ago. I just finished reading it earlier in the week, and he's right, it's incredible. If you're a science fiction fan, head over to Amazon and purchase this book right now. No seriously, right now.
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pivo6 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota	I ended up not reading Let the Great World Spin. Instead I listened to Murder in the High Himalaya by Jonathan Green. It's a true story of a Tibetan nun murdered by Chinese border guards while trying to flee to India. A good, but sad book. I've now started on The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley. It's a mystery that features an 11 year old girl as the crime solver. __________________ This place will never be what it once was
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Jan 29, 2011, 10:24 AM	#71
rdowns macrumors Penryn Join Date: Jul 2003	On my iPad, I'm reading Decision Points by George W. Bush and Reversal by Michael Connelly. Just finished Jeffrey Deaver's The Burning Wire. Love his Lincoln Rhyme series. After Bush, Im going to read Keith Richard's Life. Absolutely love reading on my iPad. __________________ 44% of Republicans think an ARMED REBELLION might be necessary in the next few years. So if you say most Reps are nuts, you'd be off by 7%. - Bill Maher
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vincenz macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York	Currently, Edith Grossman's translation of Don Quixote!
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