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wolf · 07-03-2012, 12:53 PM

The Hangman's Daughter - Oliver Potzsch

It was so good, I've already started The Dark Monk.

Gravdigr · 08-04-2012, 05:04 PM

"Teeth of the Tiger" by Tom Clancy

&

"The Outlaws of Mesquite" by Louis L'Amour (collection of short stories)

wolf · 08-06-2012, 11:08 PM

I am trying to decide whether to keep struggling through 1q84. It is interesting, but hasn't risen beyond that. Not skimmable, either. It is very .... intricate.

Trilby · 08-08-2012, 08:46 AM

"The Skeptical Feminist" Barbara G. Walker.

When I become fully radicalized it will be b/c of her.

infinite monkey · 08-17-2012, 02:05 PM

(because you and I like a lot of the same books and you're one of the few who doesn't read sci-fi/fantasy exclusively.)

I loved The Age of Miracles. It's about a rather sci-fi theme (or is it?): the slowing of the earth's rotation. But what's good about it is that it's written from the perspective of a 12 year old girl. It's really, then, a coming of age story in a setting that is made plausible by the author's style. That it is a plausible idea and the characterization of the girl and her family is why I enjoyed it so much!

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...ge-of-miracles

DanaC · 08-17-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

(because you and I like a lot of the same books and you're one of the few who doesn't read sci-fi/fantasy exclusively.)

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Hey! I resemble that remark!

Sundae · 08-17-2012, 02:49 PM

I started reading Shades of Grey, by Jasper Fforde.
Partly because I adore him as an author anyway, partly because it really made me laugh to myself that if anyone saw me reading it, they would assume I'd picked it up thinking it was 50 Shades of Grey. We laugh easily, myself and I.

Sadly I was reading it in the library, whilst killing time in town, and had no library card with me.
So I bought it on Mum's Kindle (so much cheaper!) which she has promptly taken away with her house-sitting.
I am on a knife edge of antici....pation.

In the mean time I am wading through Mum's extensive collection of Georgette Heyers.
They are influencing my dreams, and mildly educating me into the Regency world - she's supposed to be historically accurate at least.

Her writing about "halfwits" and "retards" is shocking to modern sensibilities (her books were written from 1921- 1974) but reflects the age she was brought up in as much as the age she was writing about. I have already identified two autistic characters, although the condition would not have been known to her by official diagnosis. Other children are described as moon-faced (Downs) or addlepated (possible ADHD or high anxiety).

It's all good old-fashioned fun though.

Happy Monkey · 08-17-2012, 03:03 PM

Just read "Divergent" and "Insurgent". Fun little "Enders Game" meets "Hunger Games" books about kids fighting in/for/against a creepy future state.

About to start reading all of the L. Frank Baum Oz books.

Taking a break from Diskworld - about halfway through.

infinite monkey · 08-17-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

(because you and I like a lot of the same books and you're one of the few who doesn't read sci-fi/fantasy exclusively.)

I loved The Age of Miracles. It's about a rather sci-fi theme (or is it?): the slowing of the earth's rotation. But what's good about it is that it's written from the perspective of a 12 year old girl. It's really, then, a coming of age story in a setting that is made plausible by the author's style. That it is a plausible idea and the characterization of the girl and her family is why I enjoyed it so much!

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...ge-of-miracles

infinite monkey · 08-17-2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Seems whenever I post a book all of a sudden there are 53 people who want to talk about their latest sci-fi/fantasy series collection part 73.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.

I just miss discussing books with like-minded individuals.

Sundae · 08-17-2012, 04:26 PM

I'm usually just too lazy to post.
I rarely read sci-fi/ fantasy (as a percentage of all the books I read).

But I admit I do read a lot of crap that I can't get fired up about.

fargon · 08-17-2012, 06:30 PM

I am in my annual read of the Lord of the Rings.

Trilby · 08-17-2012, 08:23 PM

thanks for the heads up, Infinite Monkey.

I'm currently reading "Controlling People and How to Get Them Out of Your Life" because, why, yes, yes I AM driving my mom and dad to Pennsylvania this weekend!

The ONLY reason being that I do not want my mother to be killed in a MVA. My dad- meh, not so much.

Undertoad · 08-17-2012, 10:09 PM

Y'all are welcome at my house, with the exception of you have to leave when people are coming to view it to see if they want to buy it.

Clodfobble · 08-17-2012, 11:06 PM

I've started the classic behemoth, "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett.

Greatly enjoying it so far. I guess there's a reason it's a classic.

07-03-2012, 12:53 PM	#2401
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The Hangman's Daughter - Oliver Potzsch It was so good, I've already started The Dark Monk. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

08-04-2012, 05:04 PM	#2402
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	"Teeth of the Tiger" by Tom Clancy & "The Outlaws of Mesquite" by Louis L'Amour (collection of short stories) __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-06-2012, 11:08 PM	#2403
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I am trying to decide whether to keep struggling through 1q84. It is interesting, but hasn't risen beyond that. Not skimmable, either. It is very .... intricate. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

08-08-2012, 08:46 AM	#2404
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	"The Skeptical Feminist" Barbara G. Walker. When I become fully radicalized it will be b/c of her. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-17-2012, 02:05 PM	#2405
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	For Brianna (because you and I like a lot of the same books and you're one of the few who doesn't read sci-fi/fantasy exclusively.) I loved The Age of Miracles. It's about a rather sci-fi theme (or is it?): the slowing of the earth's rotation. But what's good about it is that it's written from the perspective of a 12 year old girl. It's really, then, a coming of age story in a setting that is made plausible by the author's style. That it is a plausible idea and the characterization of the girl and her family is why I enjoyed it so much! http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...ge-of-miracles

08-17-2012, 02:49 PM	#2407
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I started reading Shades of Grey, by Jasper Fforde. Partly because I adore him as an author anyway, partly because it really made me laugh to myself that if anyone saw me reading it, they would assume I'd picked it up thinking it was 50 Shades of Grey. We laugh easily, myself and I. Sadly I was reading it in the library, whilst killing time in town, and had no library card with me. So I bought it on Mum's Kindle (so much cheaper!) which she has promptly taken away with her house-sitting. I am on a knife edge of antici....pation. In the mean time I am wading through Mum's extensive collection of Georgette Heyers. They are influencing my dreams, and mildly educating me into the Regency world - she's supposed to be historically accurate at least. Her writing about "halfwits" and "retards" is shocking to modern sensibilities (her books were written from 1921- 1974) but reflects the age she was brought up in as much as the age she was writing about. I have already identified two autistic characters, although the condition would not have been known to her by official diagnosis. Other children are described as moon-faced (Downs) or addlepated (possible ADHD or high anxiety). It's all good old-fashioned fun though. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#2408
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Just read "Divergent" and "Insurgent". Fun little "Enders Game" meets "Hunger Games" books about kids fighting in/for/against a creepy future state. About to start reading all of the L. Frank Baum Oz books. Taking a break from Diskworld - about halfway through. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

08-17-2012, 04:26 PM	#2411
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm usually just too lazy to post. I rarely read sci-fi/ fantasy (as a percentage of all the books I read). But I admit I do read a lot of crap that I can't get fired up about. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-17-2012, 06:30 PM	#2412
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I am in my annual read of the Lord of the Rings. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-17-2012, 08:23 PM	#2413
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	thanks for the heads up, Infinite Monkey. I'm currently reading "Controlling People and How to Get Them Out of Your Life" because, why, yes, yes I AM driving my mom and dad to Pennsylvania this weekend! The ONLY reason being that I do not want my mother to be killed in a MVA. My dad- meh, not so much. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-17-2012, 10:09 PM	#2414
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Y'all are welcome at my house, with the exception of you have to leave when people are coming to view it to see if they want to buy it.

08-17-2012, 11:06 PM	#2415
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I've started the classic behemoth, "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. Greatly enjoying it so far. I guess there's a reason it's a classic. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

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