What are you reading? - Page 6

chiQ · 17th May 2007, 20:20

The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. It's a Marple novel; not as good as the Poirot stories I've read so far, but still good

Odysseus · 17th May 2007, 22:50

Broadband Network Architectures (all about bras)

makes a perfect gift for that someone special

http://www.amazon.com/Broadband-Netw...9395272&sr=8-1

filthy disclosure: I'm pimping my book

dead goon · 21st May 2007, 22:48

Chinese Cinderalla by Adeline Yen Mah

it's a bit of a girly book, found it in the kitchen and started reading it on the train into work.

drake · 22nd May 2007, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odysseus

Broadband Network Architectures (all about bras)

makes a perfect gift for that someone special

http://www.amazon.com/Broadband-Netw...9395272&sr=8-1

filthy disclosure: I'm pimping my book

hehe awesome , which author are you ?

StN · 22nd May 2007, 11:16

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He is active in numerous Internet and security-related technical forums. He lives with his partner in Wellington, New Zealand.

Well, he wouldn't want to make it easy for you...

drake · 22nd May 2007, 12:12

I only read the book description but thanks for being a douchebag

cyc · 22nd May 2007, 12:17

The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations by David Landes. Wonderful read so far.

Edit: Always has his name confused with someone elses'. Grr.

cEvin · 22nd May 2007, 12:31

machinedrum sps-1 manual

Whiplash · 22nd May 2007, 12:49

Article on Synaesthesia - a neurological condition. Mmm, tastes like purple.

BaM · 22nd May 2007, 13:11

Iain Banks, Walking on Glass.

It's been so long since I last read it I've forgotten 90% of the story.

Kryten · 22nd May 2007, 13:35

Just started reading "Vulcan 607" by Rowland White, about an incredible long range raid by the RAF to bomb the Port Stanley runway during the Falklands War.

The Vulcans were literally being decommissioned for scrap and the last was due to be gone 6 months after the start of the war. They needed to re-enable all of the air-to-air refueling systems (including finding spare parts which were no longer made) and in one case tested the pressure of the refueling rigs with a part that was being used as an ashtray in the officers mess.

So far, two thumbs up.

Also, new bookshelves in the weekend - piccy. Major cleanout underway, that's about 1/3rd of the books I did have in the room.

Simon · 22nd May 2007, 13:55

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Originally Posted by Simon

For a laugh I am skimming through Weis and Hickman's "Dragons of Autumn Twilight" for the first time in twenty-odd years. For all my childhood memories of playing the pen-and-paper Dragonlance campaign, this book is fucking terrible.

... and yet, for some reason, I didn't stop there. I finished the three "Chronicles" books set during the War of the Lance (oh god how could have ever enjoyed this shit as a child?) and moved straight on without pause into the "Legends" trilogy about Raistlin's quest for godhood. I can't stop, but the books are so bad.

Caesar · 22nd May 2007, 16:53

I generally don't read books much but I'm waiting for The Gospel of Filth: A Black Metal Bible to come out, which is rumored to be at Halloween.

C

[Malks] Pixie · 22nd May 2007, 17:13

My partner just picked up some old classics from Unity for cheap so I'm getting stuck into The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. About time too! I've been told by a number of people to read this (years ago) so am glad to finally get round too it.

Pixie

~~kj · 22nd May 2007, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Simon

... the "Legends" trilogy ... I can't stop, but the books are so bad.

Be sure to avoid the Rose Of The Prophet and the Death Gate Cycle series. These are also crap. (And are also lining my shelves).

Cereal Killar · 23rd May 2007, 00:06

Just finished Jeffrey Archer - First Among Equals.

Must head to another $1 Book Fair in the near future.

Golden Teapot · 23rd May 2007, 09:02

Just finished "The Hallowed Hunt" and have moved on to "Brothers in Arms".

Odysseus · 23rd May 2007, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by drake

hehe awesome , which author are you ?

I'm the first guy...living in Europe. It's my buddy who lives in Wellington.

StN · 23rd May 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Odysseus

I'm the first guy...living in Europe. It's my buddy who lives in Wellington.

But he's the one that frequents the forums

So you really are in Milan?

Simon · 23rd May 2007, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~~kj

Be sure to avoid the Rose Of The Prophet and the Death Gate Cycle series. These are also crap. (And are also lining my shelves).

I find myself praying for Sturm to die, for Istar to get nuked from orbit, and for Laurana to get anally raped while being choked to death. It's like a peek back in time into my 10-year-old mind. What the fuck was I thinking, reading this shit?

Odysseus · 23rd May 2007, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

So you really are in Milan?

Normally yes, but i'm in china for a few days. And yes, the Italian girls are super hot.

xus · 23rd May 2007, 18:36

Just finished reading 'The Eldest' after reading 'Eragon' a couple of months before hand.
I quite enjoyed them, but ffs he is a noob sometimes and there were some cringe moments when he tries to get it on with Arya. I hope he gets smacked down again by you know who in book 3.

Going to get back to the series I was reading before hand, A Song of Ice & Fire. Have only read book 1 so far.

xor · 23rd May 2007, 18:38

Trinity
Leon Uris

POTATOE!

cycodamo · 30th May 2007, 19:04

Rayuela - Julio Cortazar

Thomas · 30th May 2007, 21:36

The Prefect - Alastair Reynolds

Top stuff as usual.

Mabd · 31st May 2007, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Nemises

However, I committed and bought the first 4 books...

hey Nem, reached Memories of Ice yet? And are you still a hater?

Simon · 31st May 2007, 18:42

John Wyndham, The Day of the Triffids

Just because

drac0s · 31st May 2007, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mabd

hey Nem, reached Memories of Ice yet? And are you still a hater?

Must admit I found the first one a very tough read as well, at least the first half of it. Sorta recommended by my brother so stuck it out. But then on other side maybe just not for all

chiQ · 31st May 2007, 22:12

John Wyndham should be reread at regular intervals

I'm reading Death on the Nile.

caffiend · 31st May 2007, 22:31

Stephen Fry - The Ode Less Travelled

1. Because Mssr Fry is just a legend and a genius and I'll read/watch/listen to anything he does
2. Because I'm pretentious
3. Because I wanted to know what an epithalamium was (see 2.)
4. Because I've mucked around with writing poetry before but never really known the 'methods'

Stilgar · 1st June 2007, 00:40

The Story of Art plus Robots and Empire

Just finished Catch22

Nemises · 1st June 2007, 01:10

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Originally Posted by Mabd

hey Nem, reached Memories of Ice yet? And are you still a hater?

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac0s

Must admit I found the first one a very tough read as well, at least the first half of it. Sorta recommended by my brother so stuck it out. But then on other side maybe just not for all

Good to hear!..

No, I'm struggling so much that I probably have only read 1/2 way through the first one (interspersed with a few othjer book I'm reading at the mo)..However!..I think it is slightly getting better, and on your good advise, I shall persevere!

I have, however, at last found a character I like.. Kruppe! ..hes too funny

Mabd · 1st June 2007, 01:24

Kruppe is a great character. You'll come across one later, if you continue, called Iskaral Pusk who is amusing in the same, but a little different, way.

I have to say, Memories of Ice is my favourite of the series so far, but I did enjoy most. However, it has been commented on that Erikson does take a little while to warm up in his books but they then crack along.

I, personally, like the way he comments on something in an offhand way, and then later in the series it will get more focus and you wonder where you "heard" about it before.

drac0s · 1st June 2007, 04:18

reavers gale new book out as well, went to shop and sold out tried a few others and all said come back july it's sold out everywhere

xpandnz · 1st June 2007, 07:25

ICe Station, Area 7, Scarescrow - by Matthew Reiley. Easily one of the best authors these days

Fight Club, Suvivor, CHoke, Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahnuik. This guy is amazing

Forth Estate by Jeffery Archer

[Malks] Pixie · 1st June 2007, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

John Wyndham, The Day of the Triffids

Just because

As if you need a reason! :-)

Pixie

Nemises · 2nd June 2007, 06:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpandnz

ICe Station,

Wait .. do you mean that book where one of the super hero army dudes ends up suspended 100ft off a collapsing walk-way by one arm above a POOL OF MAN EATING KILLER WHALES in the middle of a hi tech gun fight, after having the other arm blown off by a grenade while simulteneously beeing gassed and shot at by guns that shoot ice bullets in a secret government facility in the middle of THE ARCTIC...?

..is that the one?

Stilgar · 2nd June 2007, 07:58

I've finished just about every Sven Hassle book. I don't know if that's a good thing.

Mabd · 3rd June 2007, 01:21

I loved (and still enjoy) Sven Hassel... though I hated how different imprints would change the names of some characters (Tiny == Little John) ...

Obergefreiter, by the Grace of God, Josef Porta is still one of my favourite characters ever.

drac0s... suck! I take it that's in the UK? Don't think it's out here yet.

drac0s · 3rd June 2007, 05:04

I live AU buy my books at galaxy which is fantasy/scifi specialist store so tend to get things earlier, guy mentioned it was sold out in the UK as well though

Anyway reading Glen Cook the Black Company series at the moment, i dunno rubbish writing that sorta skips around a little bit etc... wouldn't recommend but still sorta enjoying it.

17th May 2007, 20:20	#201
chiQ Frag-muff	The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. It's a Marple novel; not as good as the Poirot stories I've read so far, but still good __________________ Gaming/phone/computing platforms are not indicative of groinal/physical/cognitive impressiveness.

17th May 2007, 22:50	#202
Odysseus Stray Dog	Broadband Network Architectures (all about bras) makes a perfect gift for that someone special http://www.amazon.com/Broadband-Netw...9395272&sr=8-1 filthy disclosure: I'm pimping my book __________________ Omnis hominis insulas sunt

22nd May 2007, 12:17	#207
cyc Objection!	The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations by David Landes. Wonderful read so far. Edit: Always has his name confused with someone elses'. Grr. Last edited by cyc : 22nd May 2007 at 12:19.

31st May 2007, 22:12	#229
chiQ Frag-muff	John Wyndham should be reread at regular intervals I'm reading Death on the Nile. __________________ Gaming/phone/computing platforms are not indicative of groinal/physical/cognitive impressiveness.

21st May 2007, 22:48	#203
dead goon	Chinese Cinderalla by Adeline Yen Mah it's a bit of a girly book, found it in the kitchen and started reading it on the train into work.

22nd May 2007, 12:12	#206
drake	I only read the book description but thanks for being a douchebag

22nd May 2007, 12:31	#208
cEvin Love In Vein	machinedrum sps-1 manual

22nd May 2007, 12:49	#209
Whiplash Bobo Fettish	Article on Synaesthesia - a neurological condition. Mmm, tastes like purple.

22nd May 2007, 13:11	#210
BaM Freeloader	Iain Banks, Walking on Glass. It's been so long since I last read it I've forgotten 90% of the story.

22nd May 2007, 13:35	#211
Kryten	Just started reading "Vulcan 607" by Rowland White, about an incredible long range raid by the RAF to bomb the Port Stanley runway during the Falklands War. The Vulcans were literally being decommissioned for scrap and the last was due to be gone 6 months after the start of the war. They needed to re-enable all of the air-to-air refueling systems (including finding spare parts which were no longer made) and in one case tested the pressure of the refueling rigs with a part that was being used as an ashtray in the officers mess. So far, two thumbs up. Also, new bookshelves in the weekend - piccy. Major cleanout underway, that's about 1/3rd of the books I did have in the room.

22nd May 2007, 16:53	#213
Caesar	I generally don't read books much but I'm waiting for The Gospel of Filth: A Black Metal Bible to come out, which is rumored to be at Halloween. C

22nd May 2007, 17:13	#214
[Malks] Pixie	My partner just picked up some old classics from Unity for cheap so I'm getting stuck into The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. About time too! I've been told by a number of people to read this (years ago) so am glad to finally get round too it. Pixie __________________ Civilised is as civilised does and civilised people walk among us.

23rd May 2007, 00:06	#216
Cereal Killar	Just finished Jeffrey Archer - First Among Equals. Must head to another $1 Book Fair in the near future.

23rd May 2007, 09:02	#217
Golden Teapot Love, Actuary	Just finished "The Hallowed Hunt" and have moved on to "Brothers in Arms".

23rd May 2007, 18:36	#222
xus	Just finished reading 'The Eldest' after reading 'Eragon' a couple of months before hand. I quite enjoyed them, but ffs he is a noob sometimes and there were some cringe moments when he tries to get it on with Arya. I hope he gets smacked down again by you know who in book 3. Going to get back to the series I was reading before hand, A Song of Ice & Fire. Have only read book 1 so far.

30th May 2007, 19:04	#224
cycodamo	Rayuela - Julio Cortazar __________________ MIRA LO QUE TRAIGO RAZA

30th May 2007, 21:36	#225
Thomas Showbiz Opera Walrus	The Prefect - Alastair Reynolds Top stuff as usual.

31st May 2007, 18:42	#227
Simon SHG	John Wyndham, The Day of the Triffids Just because

31st May 2007, 22:31	#230
caffiend	Stephen Fry - The Ode Less Travelled 1. Because Mssr Fry is just a legend and a genius and I'll read/watch/listen to anything he does 2. Because I'm pretentious 3. Because I wanted to know what an epithalamium was (see 2.) 4. Because I've mucked around with writing poetry before but never really known the 'methods' __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

1st June 2007, 00:40	#231
Stilgar Rough Joker	The Story of Art plus Robots and Empire Just finished Catch22

1st June 2007, 01:24	#233
Mabd	Kruppe is a great character. You'll come across one later, if you continue, called Iskaral Pusk who is amusing in the same, but a little different, way. I have to say, Memories of Ice is my favourite of the series so far, but I did enjoy most. However, it has been commented on that Erikson does take a little while to warm up in his books but they then crack along. I, personally, like the way he comments on something in an offhand way, and then later in the series it will get more focus and you wonder where you "heard" about it before. __________________ Boop Boop

1st June 2007, 04:18	#234
drac0s	reavers gale new book out as well, went to shop and sold out tried a few others and all said come back july it's sold out everywhere

1st June 2007, 07:25	#235
xpandnz	ICe Station, Area 7, Scarescrow - by Matthew Reiley. Easily one of the best authors these days Fight Club, Suvivor, CHoke, Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahnuik. This guy is amazing Forth Estate by Jeffery Archer __________________ asghasdhoaidhoqhdoqjwod;asdadas

2nd June 2007, 07:58	#238
Stilgar Rough Joker	I've finished just about every Sven Hassle book. I don't know if that's a good thing.

3rd June 2007, 01:21	#239
Mabd	I loved (and still enjoy) Sven Hassel... though I hated how different imprints would change the names of some characters (Tiny == Little John) ... Obergefreiter, by the Grace of God, Josef Porta is still one of my favourite characters ever. drac0s... suck! I take it that's in the UK? Don't think it's out here yet. __________________ Boop Boop

3rd June 2007, 05:04	#240
drac0s	I live AU buy my books at galaxy which is fantasy/scifi specialist store so tend to get things earlier, guy mentioned it was sold out in the UK as well though Anyway reading Glen Cook the Black Company series at the moment, i dunno rubbish writing that sorta skips around a little bit etc... wouldn't recommend but still sorta enjoying it.