What are you reading right now?

Cinnamonics · 02-05-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Well, I just happen to have read a bit of Unfinished Tales the other day, so it's not like I'm a real expert yet. And you should definitely reread the trilogy and the Silmarillion first. Unfinished Tales isn't really a cohesive read. It's more a messy collection of bits of Tolkien's essays, notes, and unfinished narratives.

Yeah, you should definitely read it in English. Tolkien's writing style is the best part of those books and I doubt that could be replicated in another language.

Yeah, that's why I'm contemplating it (though whoever the Norwegian translator was, he or she gave a lot of charming names to people and places, I think it's probably one of the best translations ever). I don't often go for re-reads, though, so it might be awhile. But it's probably my number 1 or 2 choice for re-reads.

FRED HALE SR. · 02-05-2013, 01:16 PM

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...AJ4muBep3fqAvA

I love Hitchcock so it was a must, especially as a remainder book. Cost me 9.99 from Barnes and Noble.

NSW · 02-05-2013, 06:09 PM

So these are the first two books in a trilogy by Carrie Ryan. Think Hunger Games meets World War Z meets The Village.

Someone in my book club recommended we read the second book in the trilogy (The Dead Tossed Waves), without noticing that it even was part of a series. So of course that annoyed me, and I had to read the first book first.

Also, it's a Teen Horror/Fantasy book. I don't have a problem with this, except that the teen romance aspect of the story, while cute and nostalgic at first, soon becomes tedious and annoying and entirely too sugary. But the zombie/post apocalypse part of the story is pretty fantastic. This series would be so gripping and awesome if only the author toned down the hormonal whining of the teenage main characters.

gunnels · 02-08-2013, 03:58 PM

Short version: everyone is bitches.
Long version: this the most irritatingly snooty, shallow, and melodramatic book I have ever picked up. I had to write a journal about what I've read thus far, and I used it as an excuse to compose the most passive-aggressive thing I've written. I think this passage from it summarizes my feelings about this book best.

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The next nicest thing I can divulge is that Anne has made me appreciate my favorite protagonists even more. It's so neat how her entire character is reduced to being a contrast to her surroundings. Her family is snooty while she is modest. Society wants her to marry someone important while she wants to be with (what was initially) an archetypical dashing rogue. Class and rank are held onto dearly by the rest of the cast while she (allegedly) doesn't care about it. Coupled with a shallow love story to draw people in, she becomes an excellent vehicle for social commentary. Recognizing this in Persuasion has led me to realize my preference for books that focus on storytelling and character development. In that sense, Austen has succeeded in giving me direction in the world of literature, which is after all, the entire reason I am taking this course.

RVCA · 02-08-2013, 04:56 PM

I read Pride and Prejudice for school and wanted to throw up. I really don't understand Austen. It must be a girl thing.

Just finished The Great Hunt and I really liked it. Jordan is doing a great job of building on the world he's created and it has sucked me in quite completely. Can't wait to start Dragon Reborn

FETCHER. · 02-08-2013, 06:17 PM

Bought the hunger games because a friend recommended them to me, has anyone read them? Any good? I'm going to give them a bash anyway since I have them now.

The Batlord · 02-09-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

I read Pride and Prejudice for school and wanted to throw up. I really don't understand Austen. It must be a girl thing.

I think it might be a nineteenth century thing. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a classic though.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 02-09-2013, 06:49 PM

Just started this

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 02-10-2013, 06:54 AM

Since this is the most popular book related thread:

Does anyone know if it would be allowed to have a thread for ebooks you want but can't find like MB's Most Wanted in the main forums?

Or if a mod could just be like "cool" that would be gr8

Burning Down · 02-10-2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hermione

Since this is the most popular book related thread:

Does anyone know if it would be allowed to have a thread for ebooks you want but can't find like MB's Most Wanted in the main forums?

Or if a mod could just be like "cool" that would be gr8

I don't see a problem with that. Go ahead.

02-05-2013, 06:09 PM	#4563 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	So these are the first two books in a trilogy by Carrie Ryan. Think Hunger Games meets World War Z meets The Village. Someone in my book club recommended we read the second book in the trilogy (The Dead Tossed Waves), without noticing that it even was part of a series. So of course that annoyed me, and I had to read the first book first. Also, it's a Teen Horror/Fantasy book. I don't have a problem with this, except that the teen romance aspect of the story, while cute and nostalgic at first, soon becomes tedious and annoying and entirely too sugary. But the zombie/post apocalypse part of the story is pretty fantastic. This series would be so gripping and awesome if only the author toned down the hormonal whining of the teenage main characters. __________________ Hi.

02-05-2013, 01:16 PM	#4562 (permalink)
FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...AJ4muBep3fqAvA I love Hitchcock so it was a must, especially as a remainder book. Cost me 9.99 from Barnes and Noble.

02-08-2013, 04:56 PM	#4565 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	I read Pride and Prejudice for school and wanted to throw up. I really don't understand Austen. It must be a girl thing. Just finished The Great Hunt and I really liked it. Jordan is doing a great job of building on the world he's created and it has sucked me in quite completely. Can't wait to start Dragon Reborn

02-09-2013, 06:49 PM	#4568 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Just started this

02-10-2013, 06:54 AM	#4569 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Since this is the most popular book related thread: Does anyone know if it would be allowed to have a thread for ebooks you want but can't find like MB's Most Wanted in the main forums? Or if a mod could just be like "cool" that would be gr8