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Re: What are you reading?

Post by MKindy » 19 Sep 2011, 09:09

I uh... I read a lot of forum posts. .-.

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by OptimusHagrid » 19 Sep 2011, 09:30

The Green Mile.

Speaking of reading, here are some fun, harmless non-fiction articles I found on the internet:

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/caver/page1.html

http://www.dionaea-house.com/default.htm
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by MKindy » 19 Sep 2011, 09:33

omfg creepypasta D:

I read Ted the Caver years ago and couldn't go in any enclosed places for like 3 days D:

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by TyrasEngineer » 19 Sep 2011, 10:10

I've read a few books recently.
Firstly, I quite like dystopian novels, so I've read Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, both of which I'd recommend.
I've also read "Electrified Sheep" by Alex Boese- an account of some of the most ridiculous or interesting experiments throughout time. Sounds boring, but it's pretty entertaining.
Edit: Animal Farm as well- I got given a collection of George Orwell's works :)
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Skunk_Giant » 19 Sep 2011, 19:40

TyreseEngineer wrote:I've read a few books recently.
Firstly, I quite like dystopian novels, so I've read Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, both of which I'd recommend.
I've also read "Electrified Sheep" by Alex Boese- an account of some of the most ridiculous or interesting experiments throughout time. Sounds boring, but it's pretty entertaining.
Edit: Animal Farm as well- I got given a collection of George Orwell's works :)
Been meaning to read Nineteen Eighty-Four for a while now...
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Aenir_bEPU » 19 Sep 2011, 20:05

Skunk_Giant wrote:
TyreseEngineer wrote:I've read a few books recently.
Firstly, I quite like dystopian novels, so I've read Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, both of which I'd recommend.
I've also read "Electrified Sheep" by Alex Boese- an account of some of the most ridiculous or interesting experiments throughout time. Sounds boring, but it's pretty entertaining.
Edit: Animal Farm as well- I got given a collection of George Orwell's works :)
Been meaning to read Nineteen Eighty-Four for a while now...
Read it. NOW.
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by XxGhOsTxReCoNxX » 19 Sep 2011, 20:59

On topic: Reading the Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Soon to read: the Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Off topic: Thanks for 30+ responses in two days!

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Lord_Mountbatten » 19 Sep 2011, 21:46

Aenir_bEPU wrote:
Skunk_Giant wrote:Been meaning to read Nineteen Eighty-Four for a while now...
Read it. NOW.
Soon you too Skunk, can mistakenly liken everything someone does to being reminiscent to this book!
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Skunk_Giant » 19 Sep 2011, 22:29

Lord_Mountbatten wrote:
Aenir_bEPU wrote:
Skunk_Giant wrote:Been meaning to read Nineteen Eighty-Four for a while now...
Read it. NOW.
Soon you too Skunk, can mistakenly liken everything someone does to being reminiscent to this book!
Finally! I've been wanting to do that for ages!
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Someguy42 » 20 Sep 2011, 02:56

I've just finished the CHERUB series and now I'm reading Henderson's Boys. Both are written by Robert Muchamore.

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Post by UndeadJesus » 20 Sep 2011, 05:32

Skunk_Giant wrote:Win^^^

I remember finishing that the week it came out, and having to suffer the horrible wait for the next book. I suggest having the next one ready for reading, because the cliffhanger at the end will drive you mad.
Just finished Six Sacred Stones and Five Greatest Warriors. Was even sexier.

I have also read the Scarecrow books (Can't wait for Army Of Thieves), Contest and Temple.
Stalke wrote:I've just finished the CHERUB series and now I'm reading Henderson's Boys. Both are written by Robert Muchamore.
Read those too :D


Now I'm reading The Warlock which is part of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. These are awesome because they feature many different mythologies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret ... las_Flamel

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Someguy42 » 20 Sep 2011, 06:56

Looool Undead, I just started reading The Warlock now as well. Got it with the Henderson's Boys. Me want Enchantress once I finish The Warlock.

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Post by andy25100 » 26 Sep 2011, 15:31

Since i've finished fever crumb which had the largest fan service possible for it to have, i've moved to the online book series, The Salvation War which is basically god saying heaven is full so just die and hell taking over earth, until earth fights back and things get messy.
"They'll tear you apart, bone by bone... ...and build with you a human throne. Their buck- toothed king will sit upon What once was you, but now is gone. This key unlocks the gates of Hell. Steady traveler, use it well." - Grim Fandango - Poem of the Flaming Demon Beavers
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Iron_Fang » 26 Sep 2011, 15:48

I liked fever crumb too, I am now reading Games Day UK 2011 anthology and this topic >:)
before I just finished LotR, the power of six, a ton of books and game of thrones
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Post by Skunk_Giant » 02 Oct 2011, 16:10

I'm now reading 'Compassionate Bastard' by Peter Mitchell.
It's all about how he got a job with the Department of Immigration and how he dealt with the challenges he faced (in Australia, Immigration is a big challenge. You've got some people saying to send people away, some saying to let them in, it's all a bit hectic).
Anyway, it's written quite well, with some humor as well. Not sure if you'd find it outside of Australia, but if you see it, I recommend it, if that's your sort of book.
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by arogon343 » 02 Oct 2011, 17:34

At this moment i havnt got anything to read, but i have just finished Zulu hart, Bernard cornwells "The fort" and A random book called Abhorsen. All were actually very interesting and id suggest Abhorsen of the three. Its actualy got some interesting and original ideas. A damn good read. Find it if you can, Worth it.
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Post by XxGhOsTxReCoNxX » 02 Oct 2011, 23:31

I'm reading Mockinjay by Suzanne Collins

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Pinmissile » 02 Oct 2011, 23:48

wokka1 wrote:Pinn, I read that when it came out, excellent book, can't wait for Day 3
Oh yes, though I imagine that'll take a while.. The author took 7 years to write the first book and felt extreme pressure under the four years that took him to write the second one.

But damn, those are some good books.
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Rock Beefchest » 04 Oct 2011, 15:22

Just finished "The City and The City" by China Mievill I cannot recommend him more. I have yet to read anything of his that I was not immediatly drawn in to completely.
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by demonthorn » 04 Oct 2011, 16:23

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood and loving it can realy recomend it as my whole family has enjoyed it.

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by XxGhOsTxReCoNxX » 12 Nov 2011, 19:09

I finished the Hunger Games. Like a month ago Px

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Byroe » 12 Nov 2011, 20:09

i just finished tom Clancy's Debt of honor, and im now going to start Executive Orders.
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Post by Blackadder51 » 12 Nov 2011, 20:16

New Eragon Book: Inheritance =D
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Post by Eddietester1066 » 12 Nov 2011, 23:56

The current edition of 2600 magazine
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by 697134002 » 13 Nov 2011, 00:01

Human, All Too Human.
Richard Dawkins wrote:I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.

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Post by givemeabreak432 » 13 Nov 2011, 00:24

In the past couple weeks I've read Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. I'm going to start Xenocide soon, and I'm currently reading Pathfinder. All of these are by Orson Scott Card.

I've also started To Kill a Mockingbird for school

Good on you. Ender's Game has to be one of my favorite books ever.

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Post by XxGhOsTxReCoNxX » 13 Nov 2011, 01:04

I wanted to read that in 2nd grade. But my sister took the book >.>

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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Aenir_bEPU » 13 Nov 2011, 02:12

I loved Ender's Game, as well as the three books that follow it. But Ender's Game especially I've re-read a lot.

Oh, and the Eragon books, love those and have re-read them many a time, even got my dad reading them, but I'm going to be late in getting the new one, Inheritance, so don't spoil it for me black ;) !
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by aeonterbor » 13 Jan 2012, 14:44

I Have just started reading "The Wheel of Time" Trilogy by Robert Jordan,Currently on Book 1:The Eye of the World
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Re: What are you reading?

Post by Preston_Brooks » 13 Jan 2012, 15:46

I have been reading Ayn Rand's 1100 page Atlas Shrugged for nearly 5 months now. It is the kind of book where you need to read a few pages, stop to contemplate what you just read, then start up again tomorrow. I have tried to power through it on multiple occasions, but it is just impossible. My dedication is finally paying off, as I am less than 100 pages from the end.

I have also been attempting to finish Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, but attempting to tackle it at the same time as Atlas may have been a major mistake, as they are both quite challenging reads.

After Atlas and Zarathustra have been finished off I am going to continue on my philosophical tangent by rereading F. A. Hayek's The Constitution of Liberty.

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