What are you reading right now?

~~MicShazam~~ · 01-19-2018, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mondo Bungle

I've been curious about that book, but holy hell is it long. When you're done reading some time next century, tell me if it's any good.

The Batlord · 01-19-2018, 04:00 AM

I'm trying to read The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson because it's been too long since I've started a new fantasy series, but it's too damn cold in my house and I don't have any long-sleeve shirts to wear in bed where I do all my reading. Also plan on finishing rereading The Name of the Wind, which is just the best ****ing book.

Mondo Bungle · 01-23-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

I've been curious about that book, but holy hell is it long. When you're done reading some time next century, tell me if it's any good.

I'll be done in a few days but it's already the greatest book I've ever read hands down

~~MicShazam~~ · 01-23-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondo Bungle

I'll be done in a few days but it's already the greatest book I've ever read hands down

For real? If you post some extended thoughts when you're done, I'll be happy to read them.

Mondo Bungle · 01-23-2018, 07:11 PM

I might start a journal for reading

The Batlord · 01-23-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondo Bungle

I might start a journal for reading

Should I taste your journal instead?

Mondo Bungle · 01-23-2018, 07:31 PM

if you can get past the packaging

The Batlord · 01-23-2018, 07:45 PM

You should write it in fruit-flavored braille.

Akai · 01-25-2018, 09:52 AM

Terry Pratchett - The Light Fantastic (1986)

John Connor · 01-27-2018, 06:26 PM

" I'm going to write a book someday and the title will be
I'M AN ASS, YOU'RE AN ASS. That's the most liberating, wonderful
thing in the world, when you openly admit you're an ass. It's
wonderful. When people tell me, "You're wrong". I say, "What can
you expect of an ass"?

Disarmed, everybody has to be disarmed. I n the final liberation, I 'm
an ass, you're an ass. Normally the way it goes, I press a button and
you're up; I press another button and you're down. And you like that.
How many people do you know who are unaffected by praise or
blame? That isn't human, we say. Human means that you have to be
a little monkey, so everybody can twist your tail, and you do

whatever you OUGHT to be doing. But is that human? If you find me
charming, it means that right now you're in a good mood, nothing
more. It also means that I fit your shopping list. We all carry a
shopping list around, and it's as though you've got to measure up to
this list - tall, um, dark, um, handsome, according to MY tastes. "I
like the sound of his voice". You say, "I'm in love". You're not in love,
you silly ass. Any time you're in love - I hesitate to say this - you're
being particularly asinine. Sit down and watch what's happening to
you.

You're running away from yourself. You want to escape. Somebody
once said, "Thank God for reality, AND for the means to escape from
it". So that's what's going on. We are so mechanical, so controlled.
We write books about being controlled and how wonderful it is to be
controlled and how necessary it is that people tell you you're O.K.
Then you'll have a good feeling about yourself. How wonderful it is to
be in prison!"
Anthony de Mello

01-25-2018, 09:52 AM	#5979 (permalink)
Akai Godless Ape Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Britannia Posts: 1,255	Terry Pratchett - The Light Fantastic (1986) __________________ ''To be honest, in my opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter from a different perspective and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I do believe that I forgot what I was going to say.'' S p o t i f y

01-27-2018, 06:26 PM	#5980 (permalink)
John Connor Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 907	" I'm going to write a book someday and the title will be I'M AN ASS, YOU'RE AN ASS. That's the most liberating, wonderful thing in the world, when you openly admit you're an ass. It's wonderful. When people tell me, "You're wrong". I say, "What can you expect of an ass"? Disarmed, everybody has to be disarmed. I n the final liberation, I 'm an ass, you're an ass. Normally the way it goes, I press a button and you're up; I press another button and you're down. And you like that. How many people do you know who are unaffected by praise or blame? That isn't human, we say. Human means that you have to be a little monkey, so everybody can twist your tail, and you do whatever you OUGHT to be doing. But is that human? If you find me charming, it means that right now you're in a good mood, nothing more. It also means that I fit your shopping list. We all carry a shopping list around, and it's as though you've got to measure up to this list - tall, um, dark, um, handsome, according to MY tastes. "I like the sound of his voice". You say, "I'm in love". You're not in love, you silly ass. Any time you're in love - I hesitate to say this - you're being particularly asinine. Sit down and watch what's happening to you. You're running away from yourself. You want to escape. Somebody once said, "Thank God for reality, AND for the means to escape from it". So that's what's going on. We are so mechanical, so controlled. We write books about being controlled and how wonderful it is to be controlled and how necessary it is that people tell you you're O.K. Then you'll have a good feeling about yourself. How wonderful it is to be in prison!" Anthony de Mello