It's just a place to talk about books, since we already have a movies/songs section. >.<
And yeah, I am a little freaked out at being the first to post. =.='
So, how about a classic? Harry Potter?
Everyone either seems to hate it or love it, sort of like Twilight, and it's got some really die-hard fans.
Everyone's talking about it again since the movie just came out.
Personally, I liked the third book the best.
HP and twilight really are the same, although I like twilight and hate HP ;D
Wait...you say they're the same, and yet you hate one and like the other?
Talking about Twilight, what was your favourite character?
I actually liked Jasper the best. XD
I like Alice and hate Jackob :o
When i say they are the same I mean that they are of the same kind, but I am not supoused to like all, lets say, sci-fi mangas right?
I can only read "books" with pictures hahaha XDD I cannot stand anythign with more than 50 words written on a page O__O;;;;
Quote from: Xye on July 21, 2009, 11:38
I can only read "books" with pictures hahaha XDD I cannot stand anythign with more than 50 words written on a page O__O;;;;
Lol... I love books AND manga ::)
YAYYYY I am not a dust speck anymore!!!
Good Job! *clap clap clap*
But it's a lot easier to find well written manga than well written books. because, in a book, you need to focus on sentence structure, descriptions, wording, and all of that, whereas in manga you just need lots of pretty pictures. XD
I like the Harry Potter movies ^.^ Didn't read the books though o:
I read all the Twilight books before the movie xD
Out of all the Twilight books I would have to say Breaking Dawn is my favorite. (:
Favorite character... hmm... That would be hard to say they all have their good and bad qualities. I'd have to think about that. =p
I can say I didn't really like Leah's character. >.>
You should read the books, a lot of detail is omitted in the movies. :D
You like Breaking Dawn? My favourite was a tie between Twilight and Eclipse. I didn't really like New Moon, I thought it was rather pointless, though I did enjoy the character development in Jacob. I just thought it was slightly random to suddenly have werewolves popping up. =.=' But I'm not complaining, they were a pretty good read.
I feel so out for not reading these trendy novels (or whatever you call them). insert some random onion emoticon
I only read HP till the 5th book like super long ago.
I agree about it being easier to find nice manga than books. For some reason I'm so picky about books and writing style. I don't read horror, chick lit (not so much) etc. but yet I read manga-equivalents. Either that or I can dump a book after a few pages but for a manga I can somehow at least make it to the next chapter. =w="
The last book I read and enjoyed was The Remain of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro...well if anyone reads similar stuff like me. D: I'll gladly take recommendations. I want to read the Wicked Years series but the copy in my school library is constantly being reserved. T_T
Someone mentioned classics - I only touch them in Literature classes (which I shall take no more). @__@
Out of the people that I go watch movies with, I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who was not read a complete Harry Potter novel. Which essentially means that when everyone is in the movie complaining about what a horrid portrayal of their favourite scene, I'm genuinely ignorant to what's going to happen next.
I've started to read some classic literature books. Mainly because I've found that its a whole lot easier to read them at this age than when I was, say, twelve years old.
I'm with Yume. I don't read to many modern novels and out of the recent books I've read, most of them are related to Literature class.
As of now, I've reread Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (read it early this year, and doing it again to remember what actually happened in the book) and just finished The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Literature is forcing me to read King Lear by Shakespeare.
Really gotta read newer books.
My friends I have the reading habits of a 60 year old librarian...
<.<;
I guess i'm with Yume and Aquila. I don't like reading modern novels prefer classical ones. But i'm very pricky about it, they must be interesting enough or else i just dump them somewhere.. I don't really like the book of my literature class coz they're too common and it's the very simplified version (when you read it, it feels like something's missing)
But unlike Aquila or Yume, i read the HP series <3
I also agree about it being easier to find nice mangas than novels.
And mangas are so much easier to read !!
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Currently I like Eragon... probably because I am still waiting for the fourth and last book.
I am just like that, after reading/watching something I find it really difilcult to read again and unless it is incomplete I quickly lose interest in it XD
Oh man..."modern" books huh? The last text/book I read was something from around 500 A.D. about Alexander the Great (of course it was translated)...and this is the last "english-written" book I've read T.T
And Aquila, I totally know how you feel about the HP and movie thing, I'm the same xD
I'm pretty sure HP is not a bad book, but if I am going to read sci-fi, I would rather read:
George R. R. Martin - Song of Ice and Fire series
Weis and Hickman - Death Gate Cycle
and etc...
@ Aquila: Oh gosh P&P! I had to study it for Literature (though we would pester our teacher to show us an old film version!), alongside Shakespeare's Othello. I guess Literature forces us to read all the classics. ^^"
@ Criss: Yes, so agree about the dumping. XD" Sometimes I wish I could be like my brother who is less picky. But then again when I see the stuff he's reading I'm glad I don't. Interesting read > boring read, struggling to finish anytime.
@Yume: XD" I have a brother and he too is less picky. But it's his tastes that are bad, he ONLY reads horror books with lots of blood. Urgg >.>
Just bought a Popular Penguins print of The Art of War by Sun-Tzu. Appears that my reading tastes are going even further back in time rather than forward.
Though, I gotta note, I do read a fair bit of modern books too. Just recently being reading lots of classics.
Tobruk and Kokoda by Peter Fitzsimmons (Australian World War II books. Really good. Reads like fiction but is very true to what actually happened in the war), the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy series and other stuff.
I'm thinking of starting to read the Bourne series. You know, The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, etc.
Although I read an overview, I think I prefer the movies to the book.
@ Criss: LOL. Gaah I can't handle horror books at all! Eek. Dx
Hmm the modern books I read are like...not the popular kind perhaps. I'm following Paulo Coelho and Haruki Murakami's novels. ^^ A more recent novel I want to read is The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. *__* His Shadow of the Wind was awesome.
I like reading novels. Fiction's the most. Non-fiction the least. Though I read both of them.
Genre is suspense, mystery, romance.
HP is better than Twilight imo. Twilight cliche imo; with vampire-human love and such.
@Yume: Oh my, Haruki Murakami :) He's really a good writer ^^
@ Mihara: Ahh yes, he is! ^^ His stuff are always interesting.
Have any of you guys heard of fictionpress? It's similar to fanfiction.
Quote from: Tammy on July 29, 2009, 08:39
Have any of you guys heard of fictionpress? It's similar to fanfiction.
Yes I have. XD I've a dead account there. Ahaha. Do you have an account there?
Yes. It's dead too. I just wanted a place to store all my fav stories. But there are a couple of good stories there.
for example, QUEEN OF GLASS! I couldn't believe it when she took it down! TT.TT
But apprently she's going to try and get it published, so that's okay, I guess.
Eek I hate it when stories get taken down (willingly or not).
I haven't been to fictionpress.com since forever and all the stories I keep track of are very old. ^^"
I started reading HP when I was 6 years old so i'm a fan from WAY back. And yes, I did check my mail for my hogwarts letter. daily rofl. I liked it (hermione is my idol), but i think it got really predictable in books 6 and 7. i love book 5 because of the whole like, authority challenging thing, and book 6 was ok, but it made draco look really bad. i like draco. and book 7 was just like wow..... like we all didn't see this coming : P
and I loved twilight (the first book only) because it was just sooooooo sappy and predictable and all of that. it's like shoujo manga, in book form. but as the series went on i started to like it less. i just stopped reading it when they got into the whole native american folklore bit in eclipse i was like..... wow, no wonder bella fell asleep -_-
and I love horror fanfictions, because the authors get SO creative. and have no problems with killing off characters, because they're not getting paid! (that and my favorite anime/manga to read fanfics on is Ghost Hunt). I should totally go there...... the only places i've ever gone are fanfiction.com and..... i think it was thepokemontower.com (go ahead, laugh : P)
Hm... I'm really into like, psychological thrillers and all that :3
How to explain the genre? I guess it's like, focuses more on a person's mental ability and their willpower over their actions (I think?), I just can't explain it very well xD But it keeps me on my toes :3 Think of it as a thriller over a person's mental state... BAH ! I just can't , sorry xD.
I'm not really into Twilight either, and it's been such a big hype around here too :|. The first book was alright, but it didn't make me want to continue the series. Did you hear they're making a graphic novel adaptation of it? ;0!
There's this one book I really like, Tales of Beauty and Cruelty (forgot the author Dx) but they're all short stories (oneshots?) and they were just, kuuuu <3.
Quote from: drexizle on August 05, 2009, 19:52
Hm... I'm really into like, psychological thrillers and all that :3
How to explain the genre? I guess it's like, focuses more on a person's mental ability and their willpower over their actions (I think?), I just can't explain it very well xD But it keeps me on my toes :3 Think of it as a thriller over a person's mental state... BAH ! I just can't , sorry xD.
I'm not really into Twilight either, and it's been such a big hype around here too :|. The first book was alright, but it didn't make me want to continue the series. Did you hear they're making a graphic novel adaptation of it? ;0!
There's this one book I really like, Tales of Beauty and Cruelty (forgot the author Dx) but they're all short stories (oneshots?) and they were just, kuuuu <3.
I like psychological thrillers when it comes to manga. But I've problems when it comes to books. o___o" Recommend me some nice ones? <3
(OO: Graphic novel adaption!? Wonder who's gonna illustrate it.)
And I'm going to check out for Tales of Beauty and Cruelty now. :=X: Short stories + retold fairytale classics = <3
just a suggestion...
that if you're looking for something light and fun,
chick-lit.
sophie kinsella's ur best bet! =)
I'm absolutely dreading that graphic novel. then every popular annoying kid in my school will be convinced that they know what real manga/graphic novels are. no. bad.
and after seeing the graphic novel for Maximum Ride (best book in the world! Drex, you should read it) I thought it was the ugliest thing in the world even though i loved the story. because it's probably going to be very..... idk, comic book-looking or something like that.
Quote from: angelwriter on August 11, 2009, 05:00
just a suggestion...
that if you're looking for something light and fun,
chick-lit.
sophie kinsella's ur best bet! =)
O: !! Gotta agree with that suggestion. :wahaha:
Her new book Twenties Girl is on my to-read list. *reading Wicked now*
Hmm...Can anyone suggest some good books to me?
Quote from: Criss on August 21, 2009, 02:26
Hmm...Can anyone suggest some good books to me?
Any preferences? ???
Quote from: Yume on August 21, 2009, 23:51
Quote from: Criss on August 21, 2009, 02:26
Hmm...Can anyone suggest some good books to me?
Any preferences? ???
Hmm...Nothing too common like HP or Twilight.
I don't like horror and bloodly books >.>
It must have a good plot and be interesting enough to keep me reading =P
Any ideas??
Quote from: Criss on August 28, 2009, 04:45
Quote from: Yume on August 21, 2009, 23:51
Quote from: Criss on August 21, 2009, 02:26
Hmm...Can anyone suggest some good books to me?
Any preferences? ???
Hmm...Nothing too common like HP or Twilight.
I don't like horror and bloodly books >.>
It must have a good plot and be interesting enough to keep me reading =P
Any ideas??
His Dark Materials series? :D
Huhuh, 'cos it's a series like HP or Twilight. I enjoyed the first and last books a lot.
I am a major Harry Potter fan. <3
I love J.K.Rowling. ^-^
She said she won't be writing any more fantasy books, but I'll still read her books. Her writing is simply captivating and enrapturing.
You often feel like your there at Hogwarts. I'm a mystery, fantasy, adventure person, so I really enjoyed her books.
The Twilight Saga is a series I dislike. :/
The first book had so much potential and the storyline was likable and creative. The way Stephanie Meyer developed it was basically road-kill. I got through the first book and wanted to shoot myself when I thought about finishing the Saga. The second book was about Bella lamenting over the fact that Edward left her...
We get it you're sad, get over it. It was such a drag and bore to read about how depressed she was. -.- However, the finale ticked me off the most. She builds the plot up to a dramatic showdown, and all we get is an anticlimactic disappointment. Bella becomes super beautiful and has powers beyond everyone else. I hate perfect characters. I like fantasy, but to an extent. The characters, at least, have to be real. There's hardly any character development seen. I think most of the fans love the series just for "Edward."
Personally, I find her writing mediocre. I find it an insult to J.K.Rowling to even compare the two.
Wow~ I certainly am pent up on ranting about Twilight. >w<;;
Just my opinion. :P
Quote from: Criss on August 21, 2009, 02:26
Hmm...Can anyone suggest some good books to me?
^^ You could try "Lords of Discipline" by Pat Conroy. I was skeptical when I first picked up the book for English class but it turned out to be a delight to read. It pertains to a student a military school and it's filled with comedy, mystery, and adventure. It's a book I would have passed over on my own if my teacher hadn't suggested it, but it was my pleasure in the end to have read such a memorable book. I highly encourage you give it a try, although it is a bit on the lengthy side if you're looking for some light reading.
Thanks Yume and celestialradiance ^^
I'll go read them...
Finished reading the entire Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.
By far the best science fiction comedy series ever written in the history of mankind. And probably in all time, including the future.
The series essentially just shoves me more toward the geeky side than anything else, especially when I go out and celebrate Towel Day and make reference to 42 being the answer to life, the universe and everything.
Ah, good times.
Reading King Lear now, as part of my Literature course.
How many of you guys do Literature? Pretty sure there was more than just me.
Quote from: Criss on August 30, 2009, 05:46
Thanks Yume and celestialradiance ^^
I'll go read them...
Hope you enjoy~ :o_o:
Quote from: Aquila on August 31, 2009, 05:30
Reading King Lear now, as part of my Literature course.
How many of you guys do Literature? Pretty sure there was more than just me.
I've sworn to stay away from Literature after... ...6 years of studying it. *stress
Quote from: Aquila on August 31, 2009, 05:30
How many of you guys do Literature? Pretty sure there was more than just me.
:=X: I'm stuck with english composition or something like that. :crywithno:
Quote from: angelwriter on August 11, 2009, 05:00
just a suggestion...
that if you're looking for something light and fun,
chick-lit.
sophie kinsella's ur best bet! =)
Indeed! Twenties Girl was really good. :3
Quote from: Max on August 14, 2009, 21:10
and after seeing the graphic novel for Maximum Ride (best book in the world! Drex, you should read it)
Seconded. Did you hear about the movie - scheduled for release next year? :D
Quote from: Ami on August 29, 2009, 23:44
I find it an insult to J.K.Rowling to even compare the two.
I would thirded fourth-ed and fifth-ed this if I could. I really... dislike the Twilight series. Clumped with the fact that I love Harry Potter, when people compare the two, I'm like :angry1:. I really, really, really dislike it.
Quote from: Criss on August 21, 2009, 02:26
Hmm...Can anyone suggest some good books to me?
If you're looking for something chicklit-like, but unique (I can't stand 'typical', cliche chicklit. Shoujo manga is okay, because you just get a little annoyed, but it doesn't take up much of your time - but writing...) go for Carpe Diem, by Autumn Cornwell. It's really quite funny, and
very different.
weee i like books with Romance but not too much romance like fantasy/romance/thrillers is good for me something like Twilight. There is another series i got reallyyy addicted *actually 2 XD* it is the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare andd Aisling Grey Guardian series by Kathie MacAlister both are Comedy/Fantasy/Romance/Action wee you guys should check both this series out! At the moment i am reading Fear by Jeff Abbott yesh i am picky when it comes to books and lol i get bored very easily :=D:
:=X: Twilight...
I always wondered how Edward felt when she had her monthly visits. I thought her blood drove him crazy. Hmm...
QuoteI always wondered how Edward felt when she had her monthly visits. I thought her blood drove him crazy. Hmm...
Darn, the same thing I was thinking about :wahaha: I read all that suffering: how he couldn't stand her smell, and then I thought: "Man, what about periods?! O.O;;" He should've left her bloodless xD
I read everything... I mean, yeah, everything. Currently reading "Spartacus" by Raffaello Giovagnoli. Thought, it might be a good idea to read something classic.
I've read all Harry Potter and "Twilight", and am currently restraining myself from reading the rest from twilight-saga, coz I don't have time to relax and enjoy my reading, so it's best to leave them be right now. *watches how 3 books stare at her from the bookshelf*
Anyhow, I don't need to buy new books or go to the library probably for a year, coz my room is covered with them ~~|D I have this uncontrollable desire to buy interesting books when I'm in the bookstore, so yeah :bow:
I think I'm a total book-worm, I mean I just love reading. I remember when I was a teenager and started to notice the books my mom was reading... the ones, that weren't about animals and stuff but about... you know, people in love, hehe x3 I read them too xD
Then one day my mom was like "where's my book" and I was like "I... don't... know" O///O;; That was embarassing :swt:
Lastly I read "The Farseer" trilogy (The Assassin's Apprentice (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45107.Assassin_s_Apprentice), The Royal Assassin (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68487.Royal_Assassin), The Assassin's Quest (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45112.Assassin_s_Quest))
I am now reading the sequel to that trilogy which is another trilogy "The Tawny Man" (Fool's Errand (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68488.Fool_s_Errand), The Golden Fool (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45109.Golden_Fool), Fool's Fate (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45108.Fool_s_Fate)) that follow the events 15 years after the prequel.
All six books are really good, but also really long. Each consist of about 400-800 pages and 200-350k words. The author is amazing, I have never read a book so detailed and with such good descriptions.
Quote from: werr on February 24, 2010, 09:19
Lastly I read "The Farseer" trilogy (The Assassin's Apprentice (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45107.Assassin_s_Apprentice), The Royal Assassin (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68487.Royal_Assassin), The Assassin's Quest (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45112.Assassin_s_Quest))
I am now reading the sequel to that trilogy which is another trilogy "The Tawny Man" (Fool's Errand (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68488.Fool_s_Errand), The Golden Fool (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45109.Golden_Fool), Fool's Fate (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45108.Fool_s_Fate)) that follow the events 15 years after the prequel.
All six books are really good, but also really long. Each consist of about 400-800 pages and 200-350k words. The author is amazing, I have never read a book so detailed and with such good descriptions.
Interesting...I probably won't be able to read any of them currently though since they're all pretty long.
The 300+ pages of A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami took me months to finish 'cos of school. Haiz. :\
Currently reading Jeeves short stories by P.G. Wodehouse and loving every minute of it: the language, quirkness, Bertie's narration, Jeeves' awesomeness etc. Why didn't I pick this up earlier? D8
:hi: well, I've read both, Harry Potter and The Twiligh Saga... I like both... but, I've to confess that Twiligh really caught my attention... :=X: I'd prefer the 1st book of the Twiligh Saga... :love: I read a lot.. so, I have many books that I really like.. one was "the grandaughter of the mahari" or many historical books... :love: interesting topic
The Eragon books were good, I thought it was going to be the next LotR type but sadly the movie was an utter failure..............
Quote from: Ayro on March 11, 2010, 18:02
The Eragon books were good, I thought it was going to be the next LotR type but sadly the movie was an utter failure..............
That's too true. I mean, come on! What's with telling us who Arya is? Where are the dwarves? Why isn't Arya an elf? Why did Saphira suddenly grow up? That was lame ... there are too many faults to list...
I first watched the movie and kind of liked it, so I read the book an year or so later, and then re-watched the movie. It was like watching a completely different movie >_>
The Hunger Games Trilogy is one of the best books I have read lately.
Last book I read...
*frowns. Oh forgot. Summer reading.
Last book I read: Inferno.
Before that: Bel Canto.
My summer reading isn't getting far. Especially not that active reading. :yawn:
Meh. Bel Canto was good.
Me is worried that Werr read Twilight. And is even more worried that Werr spelled "Jackob" wrong.
Hmmm... Now, HOW old is Werr? I swear, my 9 year old cousin was all happy about the Hunger Games triology.
The Swimming Pool's good. In a way. O____o
Mmmm good books ^________^
I do not recommend the HP series or Twilight series to anyone who values logical reasoning and good character development. Or to anyone who can't stand moody angsty characters.
What I do recommend include:
-The Troy Game, a 4-part series by Sara Douglass was an amazing read. Kept getting tricked by her =.="
-Eon by Alison Goodman was decent--though sometimes I felt like kicking the main character.
-Any of L.E. Modesitt's books--try the Magic Engineer in tandem with Colours of Chaos (if I'm not mistaken), both from the 16-part Saga of Recluce. That is an infinitely great combo.
-Any of Trudi Canavan's books--have read them all with enjoyment.
Hah.. both twilight and HP series are both very interesting and makes us read it non-stop >.< (at least for me xD) Specially twilight.. that thing about a love story between human and vampires are pretty exciting and freakin' addictive *ohhh ><* But well, anyway.. Hate fans who think everything they see in movies is real.. I mean.. Who would ever think that Robert Pattinson is a vamp in real life? xD Geesh..
Anyway.. Alice x Jasper fan *hyay*
*skip
I love reading books, it is probably my favorite thing to do. I have read so many good books I can't remember their names. But a series that I read recently that I thought was good are the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.
As for Twilight & HP I didn't really like HP because some of the characters annoyed me but overall I thought it was an ok book. And Twilight I think the plot was interesting but I didn't like how Stephanie Meyer's wrote it.
Omg Michelle! You read the Mortal Instruments series too? :D I finished book two a few months ago, but haven't gotten around to book three yet. (Either that or I read book three because I couldn't get my hands on book two... whatever).
Really excited about how the plot is developing, and how relationships will work out. Have you finished the series?
As for HP.. that had one of the worst endings ever. I like ranting about the series as a whole but don't want to offend anyone so I'll shut up =/
MEH!
I want to spoil the third book for you! Can I, can I? XD
^___^ Meh. *pets meanie Rurainey.
Can't say I've ever read Harry potter or Twilight. Well I read the first two harry potter books. Lost interest in the 3rd one.
Currently reading Let the Right one In. Such a good vampire story.
Recently finished reading the Book Thief (Highly recommend) and I am the Messenger, both by Markus Zusak.
Carl Hiaasen books are great for laughs to. Anyone ever read anything by him?
I <3 Skink and Twilly Spree
I don't know anything that you read before. :omg:
so far the vamps story i am on is....
something called Blood on the Moon (waiting for it to come out in lib), house of the night series by kristin and pc cast.. (stopped at untamed, waiting for hunted), van alen legacy series by marila de la cruz...
i'm reading Sleepless right now! very........interesting..
I read HP and Twilight, I love the HP books :D but I'm not such a crazy book and twilight... the first book was good the second too dramatic and in the 3rd bella is just annoying and about the 4th book I'm not talking >.>
and I am the Messenger by markus zusak is really a great book! do you also know 'Vorstadt-Fighter' and 'Underdog'? and the book thief want to read it too ^-^ and my absolute fav books are 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss, The Night Angel Triology by Brent Weeks, Eragon was good too but he really is letting us wait with the 4th book >.<
and the hunger games are great too, but the 3rd book isn't out it in german yet... :noway:
=__= People still read for their own enjoyment?
of course! well, it is somewhat forced. :swt:
school reading assignments?
Quote from: Greta on September 15, 2010, 11:18
I am the Messenger by markus zusak is really a great book! do you also know 'Vorstadt-Fighter' and 'Underdog'? and the book thief want to read it too ^-^ and my absolute fav books are 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss, The Night Angel Triology by Brent Weeks, Eragon was good too but he really is letting us wait with the 4th book >.<
and the hunger games are great too, but the 3rd book isn't out it in german yet... :noway:
I don't know those books. I have however Read the Night Angel trilogy. LOVED THEM! Read the second and third in a day. The Eragon series is good although the second book was too..... well boring. SO MUCH TRAINING AND EXPLANATION. Third was great and I'm dying waiting for the 4th. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer is an awesome series or the Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix. Although I think my favourite author is Michael Crichton. He came up with Jurassic park which was just fantastic, both the books and the movies.
you loved the Night Angel Triology? then you have to read The Name of the Wind! :D and you're right, the 2nd book is so boring :yawn: but I liked the ending, so shocking ^.^ and don't know the other books you mention.
and of course peolpe read books for enjoyment :bingo:
I feel so juvilenile right now O_O i'm still reading teen fiction like House of night series and blue bloods.
xD. Have you guys read House of the Scorpions? i heard it was WICKED good. I wanna read it!!!!
House of the Scorpions ??? never heard of it, what is it about?
Quote from: icewing on September 17, 2010, 19:56
xD. Have you guys read House of the Scorpions? i heard it was WICKED good. I wanna read it!!!!
not another book that i don't read? :omg: :crywithno:
lol, what books are you reading besides the 2 you mentioned ?
pretty much nothing else. just reserved Insatiable.
i'm starting to buy some books now. ha. The Divine Comedy anyone? Dante's Inferno? *dead
Icy, i must accept the fact that my reading capacity is worse than yours and that you are on a totally different level from me.
Buhbye. :'(
:swt: those are books for school ya know... :swt: xD. maybe my school is a little insane. hopefully i don't fail World Literature this year... :swt:
Quote from: icewing on September 21, 2010, 17:25
:swt: those are books for school ya know... :swt: xD. maybe my school is a little insane. hopefully i don't fail World Literature this year... :swt:
good luck. are sats hard?
Woo just finished Let the Right one In : D
Starting The Lovely Bones
Anyone read it?
nopee....being reading too much vampire fiction.. blue bloods... vampire diaries (deciding to watch vcd instead)... house of night series,... read yakuza moon long time ago... wanting to read the 3,049 days of torture by the german guy
Let the Right one In is a vampire story. It was really good.
I watch the show Vampire diaries actually. It's pretty good
i just finished Sleepless. i'm starting White is for Magic.
The girl with the dragon tatoo was a really good book =D And the rest of the series of it are really good too =D LONG reads though.
Quote from: Mizuiro on September 26, 2010, 17:47
The girl with the dragon tatoo was a really good book =D And the rest of the series of it are really good too =D LONG reads though.
._. i wanted to read it... but it seemed really long.
disturby don't like to read sequels. I read them unless i've been scammed/conned unwittingly into reading the first book (which always happens -> me goes :donwan: :donwan: :donwan: -> because me is too naive (always tricked by the author's storyline)
Quote from: Mizuiro on September 26, 2010, 17:47
The girl with the dragon tatoo was a really good book =D And the rest of the series of it are really good too =D LONG reads though.
Is it? I was thinking of reading the book but I never heard about it until I heard it was becoming a movie. Usually books that are turned into movies are good...
ick. i didn't really have time to read a book, but i did read some A little princess
They may seem long but omg!! they are really good!! And if you really feel like it you can only read the first book, but the second and third are amazing too, and have a cool murder/mystery to them =D
good for consideration, glad that you're active in the forums as well :D
i cant wait for insatiable.
btw.
Yakuza Moon is a good read!
Being active means that I'm putting off all my homework including my power point >_>
okay say no to slacking.
But who likes homework.... Thats what waking up at 4am and working through lunch is for...
awww... good luck with that! ;D
Just finished Lovely bones.
no idea what to read now ...
Well ummm let's see, I've read Twilight and loved the books (the movies didn't do them justice -_- .)
Currently I just finished reading the 10th book in the Sookie Stackhouse series! Really great series that has been made into the TV series True Blood. Again, the books are much better and quite a bit different but I still watch for the sexy actor who plays Eric :love:
I highly recommend it if you liked Twilight because it's kind of like the next step up, a more mature, adult vampire series lol One of the cool points is that in the books, it's been 2 yrs or so since Vampires have "come out of the coffin" and told the rest of the world that they exist! Lots of action & love ensue <3 I also love that the female main character is NOT a crybaby like they tend to be in these types of stories and she really grows throughout the books ^_^
And, of course, the men make you want to say "Bite ME please!!!" :shy: lol
Well if your going to put in twilight, I'm going to put in Harry Potter. The twilight story wasn't bad, just the actual writing of it. Well all of the books weren't the best until eclipse. That was the really only decent one.
Quote from: Mizuiro on September 28, 2010, 09:33
Well if your going to put in twilight, I'm going to put in Harry Potter. The twilight story wasn't bad, just the actual writing of it. Well all of the books weren't the best until eclipse. That was the really only decent one.
@Mizi; I DISAGREE WITH YA. I felt that eclipse was just a pure continuation of the sequel and nothing more... It wasn't a decent read... the first was great... the second a bit dreggy... eclipse slightly boring ... then only breaking dawn fufilled my expectations -> BECAUSE OF THE RENESEMEE. (: If only the script of Midnight Sun wasn't leaked... i downloaded the draft of Midnight Sun - ZOMG. ITS WAY BETTER BECAUSE OF ALL THE VAMPIRE ACTIONS&SENSES ^_^ bree tanner wasn't bad too.
@Honey agree that the movies didn't do them justice.
Hmm... Breaking dawn would have been better if it didn't drag on for ever. If it wouldn't have dragged on, it would have been somewhat decent. But eclipse is still my fav. I don't know why. It just is. And is Midnight sun worth reading?
uh....i wouldn't read it cuz i kinda hate twilight now. it's just average. i guess
Quote from: Mizuiro on September 28, 2010, 13:18
Hmm... Breaking dawn would have been better if it didn't drag on for ever. If it wouldn't have dragged on, it would have been somewhat decent. But eclipse is still my fav. I don't know why. It just is. And is Midnight sun worth reading?
it was based loosely on the first book... you know... first book POV was all Bella... for midnight sun its Edward...so the book discloses stuff like info on the Cullens and how Edward felt about bella - things that were later mentioned in the first book but not that obvious
alright. my books came. I HATE MY BOOK LIST! :noway:
but the books are good literature. you benefit!
Has anyone read the Sookie Stackhouse novels?
Dead until Dark
Living Dead in Dallas
etc...
I am thinking of reading them and wondered if they are good.
Quote from: Melancholic on September 30, 2010, 17:26
Has anyone read the Sookie Stackhouse novels?
Dead until Dark
Living Dead in Dallas
etc...
I am thinking of reading them and wondered if they are good.
QuoteCurrently I just finished reading the 10th book in the Sookie Stackhouse series! Really great series that has been made into the TV series True Blood. Again, the books are much better and quite a bit different but I still watch for the sexy actor who plays Eric :love:
I highly recommend it if you liked Twilight because it's kind of like the next step up, a more mature, adult vampire series lol One of the cool points is that in the books, it's been 2 yrs or so since Vampires have "come out of the coffin" and told the rest of the world that they exist! Lots of action & love ensue <3 I also love that the female main character is NOT a crybaby like they tend to be in these types of stories and she really grows throughout the books ^_^
And, of course, the men make you want to say "Bite ME please!!!" :shy: lol
Thanks : D
wait,wait,wait midnight sun is out?
I thought meyer forgot that one :yawn:
xD> it was leaked to the public and then she got paranoid or something.
no, she just didn't like the fact that it was leaked out blahblah...
so she just exposed the whole draft.
:love: it could have been better. :donwan:
sigh. i'm getting sick of vampires. books i mean. not manga. I LOVE THE BLOOD SUCKING SCENES!! so hawt.... :shy:
same too...there's too much vamp stories
and then there are WAY too many stories on how people have super powers. :swt:
yep you guys are right, the books are all the same -.-'
you can read the whole draft? I just read a bit before they go to the meadow D: have to find it :bingo:
My books have been the awesomeness of history text books and math text books =D
Quote from: Greta on October 04, 2010, 10:16
yep you guys are right, the books are all the same -.-'
you can read the whole draft? I just read a bit before they go to the meadow D: have to find it :bingo:
She left it in her site i believe O_O
yep.
xD> i have to read the earth science book and do questions on it. ack.
foxtrot, havent read finish.
xD. i finished a little princess
prince you mean. :swt:
mhm from that french author ???
I finished "Thirteen Reasons Why" today, do you know that book? IT'S SO DAMN SAD! :touched: I read it on my way to school and nearly cried and then before first class started again :crywithno: but it's a good book, read it xD and then cry :woohehe:
no it's princess! :3
i got some new books today but didn't start reading them
:hmmm: what books?
Prey. ok that's not new. xD
Just this week I have read/finished reading: Snow Crash, Equal Rights, Dreams Made Flesh, and I have started Whisper of Waves.
I read a lot. XD
ok i've NEVER heard of those before...xD
i'm reading beowulf right now. hm. not bad
I know beowulf is a literature classic.
but whatever sinraeyan is reading, never heard of them before O_O
i agree with disturby....
does anyone know Dan brown?
angels and demons.
da vinci code
deception point...
his new book i wanna read.... the one with the logo of a key as a cover. :donwan:
i didn't really like any of his books...xD
WHY NOT!! HIS GOOD.
Quote from: Greta on October 11, 2010, 10:01
I finished "Thirteen Reasons Why" today, do you know that book? IT'S SO DAMN SAD! :touched: I read it on my way to school and nearly cried and then before first class started again :crywithno: but it's a good book, read it xD and then cry :woohehe:
I liked that book too (:
I cried too, thankfully I read at home so no one could see me cry, however I believe the majority of my school has seen me cry because I tend to get emotional with my books.
& this week, oddly enough, I was able to finish Clockwork Angel, The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner, and Sweet Love Lies. I rarely am able to finish 3 books in a week. Usually it takes me around a month ever since I started high school.
& as for Dan Brown, I read a few of his books. Though, I sort of get bored by them sometimes...
i find harry potter creeping up on meh again.
Quote from: icewing on November 13, 2010, 16:11
i find harry potter creeping up on meh again.
The first part of the deathly hollows is coming out soon :noway:
I think I remember hearing some rumor J.K. Rowling might write more..but I doubt it is true..
i wanna find some harry potter parody.
i mean...there's one for twilight!
Just finished the 7th Artemis Fowl book. Was good. Definitely not the best in the series though...
maybe graceling again.
erin hunter?
Graceling was sooo good! Have you read Fire?
nope :( I WANT TOOOOO
i can't find it in libraries or bookstores xD
Oh, it was good :)
I really hope there is a sequel to Graceling, but I doubt there will be.
Quote from: icewing on November 13, 2010, 16:34
i wanna find some harry potter parody.
i mean...there's one for twilight!
there is a parody for harry potter.
but for twilight i'm not sure.
the harry potter one i read two years back? O_O
michelle: bree tanner :( short second life :( read it too
the parody: Barry Trotter is a series of Harry Potter parodies written by Michael Gerber and published in the UK in a small hardback format uniform to the new edition of Bored of the Rings. The series to date comprises Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody (Barry Trotter and the Unauthorized Parody in the United States), Barry Trotter and the Unnecessary Sequel and Barry Trotter and the Dead Horse. The narrative features the adventures of "Barry Trotter", "Lon Measly", and "Ermine Cringer" who attend the "Hogwash School for Wizardry and Witchcrap". It features strong postmodern metanarrative, as the book concerns their attempts to prevent the making of a movie, but the entire story is revealed to have been a movie itself, which in turn is shown to be a novel being written by Barry Trotter.
it was funny.
heh? i thought there was one called Nightlight. xD
Just finished Wanted in the PLL series.
It was an ok ending, not too satisfying in my opinion. I felt it was too rushed. Like there were eight books but in between was just a bunch of fillers to make us wonder who was the mystery person. Also, they left the ending a bit open. I wonder if the author will have like a "sequel" of the series. Like with the private series it branched off to privileged.
Private...there's another new book right? saw it in bookstores yesterday
I am not sure..there probably is. I can never keep track with all of the book series I am reading.
BONE
Finished Rules of Attraction, it was horrible. First of all, it was practically the same thing as its first book, I wouldn't be surprised if the author just changed the names. Secondly, the two characters are supposed to fall in love, but in the first half they despised each other and in a second they loved each other. There were some subtle hints that showed their true feelings, but there were only a few. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible.
And I am reading It is Kind of a Funny Story, I feel like there is a movie named after it. But it is super confusing, and uninteresting so I think I might stop reading it if it doesn't get any better.
BEOWULF! i have to write a report on this...
:(
Started reading 'The Codex Alera' Series.
Book one is Furies of Calderon.
Pretty good so far
Quote from: icewing on November 19, 2010, 18:39
BEOWULF! i have to write a report on this...
:(
:noway: I had to read that last year for class too! We read half of it then my teacher brought out a casette player and played the rest for us to listen too, so it wasn't that bad since I took a small nap while listening to it.
Sophie's World :D
Sophie and the Temple of Gloom.
Been picking up reads from Little Black Dress.
Romance really.
But those in my sch library are too contemporary and mature for me.
Sophie's world is giving me a headache -- all the philosophy and stuff OTL
Any of the 27 Books Raymond E. Feist has written...
Inheritance Cycle
Breaking Dawn
The Chronicles of Prydain
A Song of Ice and Fire [and the rest of them.]
Inheritance cycle is good.
I wonder why you like breaking dawn though.....
so many things F***ed up about it.
Quote from: Melancholic on February 17, 2011, 00:28
I wonder why you like breaking dawn though.....
so many things F***ed up about it.
true, I hate that book.
Currently reading:
The Book Thief
Vampire Acamdemy
Red Seas Under Red Skies (2nd book of Locke Lamora :D)
I Am Not a Serial Killer
Mistborn trilogy
Night Angel trilogy
Far Seer trilogy
All three (though the later two especially) deal with a main character that is an assassin.
Oh and I recently read the Magician by Raymond E. Feist, but I can't say I was particularly impressed...
Quote from: werr on February 17, 2011, 11:32
Night Angel trilogy
great choice :DD
the books are AWESOME :DD
Currently reading Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut.
Recently finished
The Lost Hero (new Percy Jackson series)
The Codex Alera Series. (good but predictable)
Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex.
I read the Night Angel Trilogy a couple years ago and It was really good.
Started reading "Buddhism for Dummies" lol It's actually very informative & the way the information is sorted makes it very easy to find exactly what you're looking for! Also, re-reading "The Stone Angel"
meh...i want to read A Brave New World soon...YESH BREAK IS COMING SOON!
My break started :D ! I just finished reading Full Dark, No Stars (many of reasons why I am up at 2 am in the morning)! You know, though I am keeping watch over my house in the night for scary noises because of that book, I liked it. Stephen King is one of those writers, that while you are reading, you don't necessarily analyze (unless you take breaks from reading) the content until after reading. Which is a lot of rumination..
Still in the midst of papers.....
Am turning to reading comic books.
I finished reading "The Man Who Ate The 747", and I thought it was a bit cliche at times, but I guess that's because I read too many romance articles haha. And a bit of "Let the Right One In"!...which is a lot darker than the movie, which is already pretty dark >__>
I think I'm going to put that down and start reading Wuthering Heights or Water For Elephants!
WOOOO I'M ON A NEW BOOK! THE....CANTERBURY TALES!! :swt: yep...by chaucer...
and my dear book -_- Prey...creepy sci fi?
trying to get my hands on I Am Number Four!
Movie was awesome!
MEH...Canterbury tales is actually a pretty fun book (for school) to read...xD much better than boring reading comprehension packets -_-
I HATE Pride and Prejudice....
I began/ am reading at the moment:
- The Book Thief
- Shadow Kiss
- Mr Monster
- Before I fall
- Infinity
- Shadow Prowler
- Mockingjay
too many :swt:
@Greta - I've never heard of the first six, but Mockingjay?! :O I read that weeks ago and am so irritated and confused by it!! Grrr D:< . I think the author tried to rush and destroy the series at the same time.
I finished reading Water for Elephants guys! :D The book is a-mazing ?. If you don't want to read it, the movie is coming out later this year lol.
you don't know these? D: really?
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak <-- The Messenger's also written by him
Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead - Vampire Academy :D
Mr Monster - Dan Wells <-- 'kay if you don't read thrillers...
Before I fall - Lauren Oliver - you really have never heard anything about it? :o
Shadow Prowler by Alexey Pehov
spoiiler! don't read if you want to read mockingjay :woohehe:
[spoiler]
whyy? D: I know some things, my friend wants me to read it before the other ones XD gale kills prim? D: wtf?! and she gets shooted in front of cams?! D: do you mean that with destroying the series? man. I really have to read it <.<'
[/spoiler]
I'm reading:
Through the Ice - Robert Kornwise
Eldest - Christopher Paolini
Oh actually I do know the book thief now that I hear the author LOL. He's such a good writer <3 I love all of his characters, even the baddies XD.
Everything else, nope. The only vampire book I've read is twilight and let the right one in (currently reading).
[spoiler]Uhh, Gale doesn't kill Prim necessarily..but erm, yeah when you read it, I think it's very rushed. And everything gets confusing early on, so it's confusing until the end! I know they're in a war and in battle too, but the author just cuts off so many of the characters and leaves them at death and that's it. What's the point when there are like twenty pages left to have everyone die! D: Idk. that might just me and my obsession with happy endings...[/spoiler]
You have to read the other ones first! :O!! The only character I love through the whole mess even in the end is Peta, and he's BARELY in mockingjay. I only finished the book to see what would happen to Peta :<. If he didn't exist, I would've dropped that book and save me a good hour or two...
Peta :love:
Quote from: litoxpinky on March 06, 2011, 18:27
Oh actually I do know the book thief now that I hear the author LOL. He's such a good writer <3 I love all of his characters, even the baddies XD.
Everything else, nope. The only vampire book I've read is twilight and let the right one in (currently reading).
Book Thief was amazing. So was I am the Messenger.
Let the Right One In is fantastic! If you want to watch the movie watch the original Swedish one. The American one sucked balls, you know, like how EVERY American remake pales in comparison to the original.
Never read Let the Right One In, but I've read tons of other vampire stories...
I did watch the American one; it's less intense as the book (because of PG-13?).
started reading A Mad Desire to Dance, and I'm confused XD. If someone read that, if they could explain the first few chapters, it would be great!
Quote from: Black Miserie on March 08, 2011, 12:24
Never read Let the Right One In, but I've read tons of other vampire stories...
Heard it was very good. I read the summary, and it seemed interesting. :D Planning to watch the movie later...
Currently reading The Handmaid's Tale for my English research paper. :donwan:
Quote from: Melancholic on March 07, 2011, 20:58
Quote from: litoxpinky on March 06, 2011, 18:27
Oh actually I do know the book thief now that I hear the author LOL. He's such a good writer <3 I love all of his characters, even the baddies XD.
Everything else, nope. The only vampire book I've read is twilight and let the right one in (currently reading).
Book Thief was amazing. So was I am the Messenger.
I have every book from him. I love his writing style. :love:
Started The Book With No Name yesterday.
I'm rereading Eldest for the third time...
when do you think will the 4th volume be done? .___.
I don't know, but I hope it's soon!
BTW, please read my story in Fanfiction and tell me what you think!
Golly, it's been aaaaages since I read Eldest. eeep! I should really re-read that series XDDDD
I just finished the Mortal Instruments books (well, first 3 - since another ones due to be released soon) aaaand I read the first book in Infernal Devices cuz apparently the 4th book in Mortal Instruments makes references to the characters in the first book of Infernal Devices. Has this series been talked about yet? I sorta didn't read the middle 9 pages of this thread ^^;;;; ehehe...
anyhow, I really like it so far.
I also recently read Fallen and Torment. Anyone read these yet?
Im finding Nephilim a nice shift away from Vampires! :=X:
xD Eldest...i didn't like that one :=X: too um...boring.
Anything and everything by Tamora Pierce is really good... Especially her latest series. The third part comes out this year!!!
;D I LOVE ERIN HUNTER!! *skip their cat stories are BEAST
just finished reading Shadow Kiss: A Vampire Academy Novel
... so fucking sad... Dimitri... TT.TT...
:touched: :crywithno: :donwan: :'(
@Arya: I've read the first two Mortal Instruments books and Jace is literally my favourite male supernatural. (Because Holden Caulfield wins the cake for male human). The books are so so funny. I have the first Infernal Devices book as well and I've tried reading it so many times but get a little bored about five pages in. I'll start it properly in Summer. I'll probably love it once I give it a chance- I was the same way with The Hunger Games.
I'm reading Paranormality by Richard Wiseman at the minute. It's so good. He goes through and exposes just how stupid and gullible people who believe in stuff like psychics, ghosts, fortune tellers, horoscopes and mediums etc. really are. And it's surprisingly pretty funny.
Anybody have anything good for me to read once I'm done? I'll read anything as long as it's not about vampire love. The only vampire thing I've read and actually liked are The Southern Vampire Mysteries because Sookie's a really strong protagonist and Eric and Pam are hilarious. Every other stupid, sappy, idiot main character in vampire novels makes me want to be sick on my own face.
I read Twilight, to justify my hatred, and it really was just as shit as Alex Day said it was in his Chapter reviews on Youtube, which, if you haven't seen, you are MISSING OUT ON: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L253VLwH3w
LOL, JACE = Best BA male lead in book ever XD
Before I stopped reading, that one was a long-time favorite. lol, and now them adults with lollipops ask me "Lily, do you like reading? :D" and I just stutter out a yes and then run away. Silly how I stopped reading after this manga stint started.
But hey, manga is books...
Aw, I really didn't like the ending to the trilogy (mortal instruments), Riz. *whispers* Jace looses his bad-assomeness. D:
It was a fun read until the last couple of pages, and then I started plotting that woman's murder.
I adore too many male leads to pick one! (This year, I meet John Proctor ?). I have a list of books I need to borrow for over vacation and catch up on my reading. Started reading A Northern Light, and then realized I read it already lol. A wonderful novel to read to explore the gift of words and voice. Weaver's a-mazing!
I also recommend The Girl With a Pearl Earring and Les Miserables if you haven't read them. I don't like vampire stories much unless it's rather dark or uber sexy. The kind vampire just doesn't cut it >:(!
Although you know, some stories are only interesting and mesmerizing if you read them at a certain age. I read Twilight when I was 12 - 14, and Edward was the bomb. I was looking through the books yesterday though, and Meyer writes very simple-like and I don't appreciatate it as I did 4 to 2 years ago.
Quote from: litoxpinky on April 13, 2011, 21:11
I also recommend The Girl With a Pearl Earring and Les Miserables if you haven't read them. I don't like vampire stories much unless it's rather dark or uber sexy. The kind vampire just doesn't cut it >:(!
Although you know, some stories are only interesting and mesmerizing if you read them at a certain age. I read Twilight when I was 12 - 14, and Edward was the bomb. I was looking through the books yesterday though, and Meyer writes very simple-like and I don't appreciatate it as I did 4 to 2 years ago.
haha, I've read both books, and they're brilliant! I especially fell in love with TGWaPL (lol, what a crappy abbreviation) Even though nothing happened in that book, there were just certain parts that made me cry...Which I don't think was the expected reaction. The only thing I do that's WORTHWILE (uh, I do a lot of yawning and reading spoilers) when I read or watch something is cry XD
Hm, I haven't read a good vampire story in a while, though lots of good vamp manga! <3
I think we all feel that way about Twilight now. It deserves an award for largest cult to dissipate in a matter of weeks.
Vampires... :hmmm:
I suggest trying The Mortal Instruments series then. It's moderately dark and has some romantic parts. XD
i loved The Girl With A Pearl Earring. I haven't read Les Mis but my friend and I are going to go see it this Summer :)
Mortal Instruments is definitely worth it. But apparently you have to read The Infernal Devices Book One to understand City of Angels -_-
oh Twilight. why are you written as though by an immature teenager, edited with a CGP KS3 Revision Guide?
oh yeah, because Stephenie Meyer stole the plot from a friend in College who WAS an immature teenager and all SHE did was edit it with the American Equivalent of a CGP KS3 Revision Guide...
Quote from: riz-i on April 13, 2011, 22:43
Mortal Instruments is definitely worth it. But apparently you have to read The Infernal Devices Book One to understand City of Angels -_-
oh Twilight. why are you written as though by an immature teenager, edited with a CGP KS3 Revision Guide?
oh yeah, because Stephenie Meyer stole the plot from a friend in College who WAS an immature teenager and all SHE did was edit it with the American Equivalent of a CGP KS3 Revision Guide...
Oh, really? =_=; Gotta go get read that book first then...
What?! She did? >:(
*skip reading Eragon all over again...
I read the first book of the Mortal Instruments and felt it just had too many plot twisters nearing the end, and I could not enjoy it because I was like wtf every two pages! :<. I like plot twisters to a certain extent... like in Holly Black's series! Tithe, Valkeryie?, & Ironside!! <3
Rath Roiben Rye is my mannn~ *skip
You have a valid point. =_=;
re-reading Eragon and got a new book "Across the universe" :D
Reading Rick Riodan's books...
Greek mythology is just too awesome. *skip
Done collecting the Percy Jackson series so I'm saving for Lost Hero. :goodmood:
Books are so expensive...but I'll just finish reading them in an hour or so. >:(
Should have just borrowed from a friend :omg:
But they do not have books that I love because they are not awesome. :haix:
And I want to have a book of my own so I'll just buy them even if they are expensive. *skip :love:
oh Rick Riordan :3
i just finished the Knight's Tale in Canterbury Tales
American Gods~ :love:
ohohoh! starting The Time Traveler's Wife
@icey I aww'ed a lot during that movie :')
I left my entire list of books I wanted to borrow at school D:!! Anyone have any suggestions?! I'm going to library tomorrow or Thursday and don't want to come back empty-handed.. I looked through the posts and found some I like, but not sure if they are at my local library, so a list is good :)
Open to any recommendations! Please include author and title!
:D there's a movie?!
i just finished eragon...again :=X:
ah...i should go reread Tuesdays with Morrie :3
Quote from: Cookie-Achel on April 15, 2011, 08:21
Reading Rick Riodan's books...
Greek mythology is just too awesome. *skip
Done collecting the Percy Jackson series so I'm saving for Lost Hero. :goodmood:
Books are so expensive...but I'll just finish reading them in an hour or so. >:(
Should have just borrowed from a friend :omg:
But they do not have books that I love because they are not awesome. :haix:
And I want to have a book of my own so I'll just buy them even if they are expensive. *skip :love:
Is there no library near you? When I was younger, I practically lived off the books I borrowed from my public library.
:wahaha: I also buy books because I just can't stand to give them back after reading :omg:
but I don't have money anymore T.T looking for a summer job! and you can keep the books from the libary for 4 weeks (8 weeks maximum) so I kinda gave up...
just read 'Arkadien erwacht' by Kai Meyer - Arkadien wakes up in english. I hope I can get my hands on the 2nd book before my holidays are over.
In the meantime I'm reading The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff. eh.
Quote from: Cookie-Achel on April 15, 2011, 08:21
Reading Rick Riodan's books...
Greek mythology is just too awesome. *skip
Done collecting the Percy Jackson series so I'm saving for Lost Hero. :goodmood:
haha, agreed! Percy Jackson is awesum~ <3
Across the universe by Beth Revis is awesome. Really, really awesome.
I looove~~ it. :love:
And next.. =.="
Idk, probably one of the books I put away..
Quote from: Ryu on April 22, 2011, 11:03
Is there no library near you? When I was younger, I practically lived off the books I borrowed from my public library.
Sadly, none. School library is no help. There's only books for seven-year olds in the elementary library. :/
Quote from: Furgeson on April 23, 2011, 13:01
haha, agreed! Percy Jackson is awesum~ <3
:goodjob:
:noway: No library?!
Will you accept my pity?
I think I've already recommended Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, as well as Warbreaker, and Elantris.
They are awesome for lovers of fantasy and/or sci-fi. :love:
There's also the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. It's set in an Irish environment and, of course, includes dragons.
:goodjob:
HOHOHO!! I READ ELDEST AGAIN!! *skip
:3 AND FINISHED THE REQUIRED CANTERBURY READING FOR SCHOOL }:D
Anne McCaffrey!
:love:
I'm straying from the fantasy theme here, but Richard Peck is one of my favorite authors. He writes amazing historical fiction! His settings are incredibly detailed and believable, and instead of trying to cram in an entire war or something he takes a very narrow focus. Most of them have made me laugh and get a little misty-eyed. A Long Way from Chicago is probably my favorite that he's done. Listen to the recorded version if you can, that makes it even better. ^__^
Nicholas Sparks' Books :) From The Notebook, The Last Song until Safe Haven. I love all of his works :) Most of his works are about love & tragedy but it really what makes me so addicted to his works are the twists and surprises after reading. Cause most of the times, the novel's summary/synopsis just gives it all. T__T
I'm reading Love Virtually by Daniel Glattauer atm.
love it till now :3
my favourite books are: Lord of the Rings, Eragon, Eldest, Brisinger (cant wait for the fourth book!) and the hobbit! :=X:
I Don't Mean to be Rude, but...
by Simon Cowell!
Guantanamo Boy by Anna Perera.
just finished 'Alle Sieben Wellen' by Daniel Glattauer (in English, All Seven Waves/Every Seven Waves) awww sooo cute! :'3
I finished reading 'The lord of the Flies!' :omg: its so disturbing!! we are reading the book in English and the class is on chapter 6 out of 12! :crywithno: I'll have to suffer through it even longer!!!
@ Ryu: bought "Mistborn" today :D
Oooh~ *skip
Tell me what you think!
QuoteI'm straying from the fantasy theme here, but Richard Peck is one of my favorite authors. He writes amazing historical fiction! His settings are incredibly detailed and believable, and instead of trying to cram in an entire war or something he takes a very narrow focus. Most of them have made me laugh and get a little misty-eyed. A Long Way from Chicago is probably my favorite that he's done. Listen to the recorded version if you can, that makes it even better. ^__^
:O! I LOVE HISTORICAL FICTION <3! I must try him! Oh yes! Recently I've found a profound love for Arthur Miller; plays were never interesting before :shy:
:3 just read Tuesdays with Morrie
@Ryu: just remembered that you wanted to know how I liked Mistborn x) It's greeeeeat~ gonna buy the 2nd book soon, did you read all books? but I can't imagine what's gonna happen next, I hope Vin won't die T.T
started reading Dante Valentine by Lilith Saintcrow :D LOVE it so far :3
OMG, yes! Another Mistborn fan!
Yeah, I've read the Mistborn series as well as his standalones, Elantris and Warbreaker.
LOVE LOVE LOVE BRANDON SANDERSON'S STYLE~
Hahah, I walked into Barnes & Noble the other day and got a shock when I saw a poster announcing that Inheritance (by Christopher Paolini) was coming out in November.
Honestly, Paolini takes WAYYYYY too long to come out with his books!
No joke, but he once joked with fans that he wrote his books with an ink nib pen.
...
I believe it, yo.
I recently read A Northern Light
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my mom forbade me to read that book.... :'(
O.o Why?
It's not inappropriate...
i read a book call Princess Prize
it was Great :goodjob:
Quote from: Ryu on July 18, 2011, 11:56
O.o Why?
It's not inappropriate...
My mom thinks it's evil because it is written by an atheist
...O_O WHA? i thought it might've been inappropriate because of some...PG-13 scenes?
how is that guy an atheist?! D:
I dont really know... it what my mom said ???
Finished HP. Got bored with Twilight after New Moon. Loved Rhyming Season and Primrose Past.
I like both HP and Twillight. My friend hates Twi and loves HP. Another love Twi but hate HP :swt:
Twilight was a good story (excepting that the vampires sparkled :haix:) till the fourth book... talk about a hectic anti-climax!!
I have not read HP
Read both HP and Twillight.
Don't hate both.
Don't love both.
I'll prefer something like 'house of night'. :=X:
house of the night???
It's a book, about vampires. Different from twillight though, this have no werewolf :=X:
I've been delaying the House of Night books forever XD Is it really worth reading?
I recently read the Pixie series by Carrie Jones and to my surprise quite enjoyed it. Im really looking forward to the next one.... whenever that will get released >.<
I also tried the Fallen series by Lauren Kate. Did anyone else feel a Twilight and/or Mortal Instruments influence in her writing? O.o;;
The fantasy genre is new for me. I use to avoid it like the plague XD and now i seem to be on a girlie fantasy binge. Im finding it's the equivalent to eating junk food, only for the brain - fun to read but completely useless. XDDDD
Yes, House of Night is quite worth to read. I like the story very much :love:
Whats it about?
How many of the books have you read? XD
Currently, I collected all of it. A new book is coming out, and I don't know when :donwan:
It's actually about vampires. In the world, there are 'trackers' that 'track' and 'mark' them as a vampire.
However, after you have been marked, you need to be 'awakened' to be a full-pledge vampire. After marked, there is only two choice, you die if your transformation is unsuccessful or awakened.
When they are marked, they have a tatto like mark on their forehead that is empty. After you are awakened, the tatto will be filled and can be spread all over the body, depending on your strength.
However, the main character, was marked and her mark was already filled. Then, lots of enemy, blah blah blah etc. A few boys goes after her, then betrayed by her friends, died, revived blah blah.
It's a nice story about family, friends and love :goodjob:
sounds like a relly good book... maybe I'll track it down and read it :=X:
You should :goodjob: It's a must! 'Not suitable for children' it says at the back of the book :=X:
well I am not a child so I should be fine :=X:
I actually read.. HP books.. (1-6) but I got bored with reading book 7 so I ended up bugging my sisters about the story of book 7.. :wahaha:
I do also read the Twilight series since my sister is sooo hooked up with it that I ended up reading it.. (out of my curiousity) :woohehe:
Quote from: shobeh1212 on October 31, 2011, 10:58
I do also read the Twilight series since my sister is sooo hooked up with it that I ended up reading it.. (out of my curiousity) :woohehe:
And what did you think about them?
Quote from: Renny on October 31, 2011, 12:45
Quote from: shobeh1212 on October 31, 2011, 10:58
I do also read the Twilight series since my sister is sooo hooked up with it that I ended up reading it.. (out of my curiousity) :woohehe:
And what did you think about them?
Their story is very nice... Very interesting. The story in their books is very nice compared to their movies.. I prefer the book when it comes to their story.. :=X:
true to that :goodjob:
Why isn't anybody talking about the Inheritance Cycle? :omg:
The last book released 3 days ago!!!! Yay! :love:
What is it about? ???
I did not go to any book stores recently :/
Quote from: kurobani on November 11, 2011, 09:21
Why isn't anybody talking about the Inheritance Cycle? :omg:
The last book released 3 days ago!!!! Yay! :love:
I wasn't sure anyone knew about other than me... who is a biig fan. I cant wait to read the fourth book!!
Quote from: Yuukii on November 12, 2011, 06:49
What is it about? ???
I did not go to any book stores recently :/
The whole story is about a boy who finds a dragon egg which leads to him being a legend reborn. The first book is Eragon, second is Eldest, third is Brisnigr and fourth is Inheritance... Awesome adventure action book!!!