What are you reading right now?

The Batlord · 11-30-2019, 03:21 PM

Now do you understand why I love Nazis so much?

The Batlord · 12-01-2019, 02:42 PM

Reading Jurassic Park for the first time in like twenty years and I think Crichton's key to bestseller success is his books are smart but not too smart, exactly what bestseller readers want to read while having imaginative gimmicks, and he writes characters that don't require you to think about their motivations but who are still engaging on the surface. In the book Ian Malcom isn't a showcase for Jeff Goldblum being Jeff Goldblum but he's still easily the best character and I feel like I'd remember him after I finished reading the book even if the movie didn't exist. Hammond being more of an ambiguous villain is also neat.

WWWP · 12-01-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Reading Jurassic Park for the first time in like twenty years and I think Crichton's key to bestseller success is his books are smart but not too smart, exactly what bestseller readers want to read while having imaginative gimmicks, and he writes characters that don't require you to think about their motivations but who are still engaging on the surface. In the book Ian Malcom isn't a showcase for Jeff Goldblum being Jeff Goldblum but he's still easily the best character and I feel like I'd remember him after I finished reading the book even if the movie didn't exist. Hammond being more of an ambiguous villain is also neat.

I love that book. Makes you feel clever for following the science jargon while being perfectly dumbed down without patronizing the reader. The first chapter of that book is a great piece in itself.

The Batlord · 12-01-2019, 03:01 PM

I actually liked the intro chapters before you meet Grant more than the stuff so far that's actually in the movie (I'm up to around when they start the tour). Crichton definitely does really cool foreshadowing. Probably the reason why Ian Malcolm is the best character cause he just exists to foreshadow.

Bedlam Ballroom · 12-02-2019, 08:27 AM

innerspaceboy · 12-04-2019, 06:15 PM

When once asked: What do you draw inspiration from for your work?

Moondog replied: "Silence mostly."

Just arrived is the first and only authorized biography of this iconic artist. The book provides a firsthand account of his life, features a forward by Moondog's former roommate - the great Philip Glass, and a companion disc of the artist's music.

Hammond Guthrie of EmptyMirrorBooks calls the book, "an evocative tribute, and essential reference for understanding and appreciating one of the 20th century's most unique and misunderstood composers."

Essential for all lovers of great music.

e_dennis · 12-06-2019, 10:19 AM

The Good Earth is really interesting so far. It was lent to me by one of my teachers, she salvaged it from the library's discarded books.

WWWP · 12-06-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by innerspaceboy

When once asked: What do you draw inspiration from for your work?

Moondog replied: "Silence mostly."

Just arrived is the first and only authorized biography of this iconic artist. The book provides a firsthand account of his life, features a forward by Moondog's former roommate - the great Philip Glass, and a companion disc of the artist's music.

Hammond Guthrie of EmptyMirrorBooks calls the book, "an evocative tribute, and essential reference for understanding and appreciating one of the 20th century's most unique and misunderstood composers."

Essential for all lovers of great music.

Oh my goodness adding this to my Christmas list

DwnWthVwls · 12-06-2019, 11:43 AM

I just signed up for audible and got Skyward and Starsight to listen to during my work commute.

innerspaceboy · 12-07-2019, 08:39 AM

My first stop to kick off my vacation was a book sale around the corner from my house. Scored mint massive hardcover collections of the writings of Jules Verne and of Ray Bradbury - over 1700 pages of classic science fiction, for just $1 each!

This is going to be a great week!

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