I'm reading a book called Amber and Ashes, by Margaret Weis. It is apart of the Dragonlance series. Its about this girl, who's goddess had been slain, is just wondering about the planet in this sorrow, and all of the other deities want her loyalty, since she has lots of power and such. It's a really complicated storyline, and if I went into detail, I'd probably fill up a page. It's just a really interesting book, and I can't stop reading it.
What are you currently reading?
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I'm reading Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy.
I wish I had more time to read during the week, as it's a very interesting book so far, and I like how it's written. I like how the plot's set up too. It's very intriguing, and I'm interested to see what happens next, and it's not often that a book can grip me so quickly.
I wish I had more time to read during the week, as it's a very interesting book so far, and I like how it's written. I like how the plot's set up too. It's very intriguing, and I'm interested to see what happens next, and it's not often that a book can grip me so quickly.
The book I'm reading is rather interesting, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.
It's about the meaning of life, why are we alive and why are there plants and animals. Without a God, we have no meaning in life, no one to pray to etc. It's very moving and made me cry. Even in the book it is adviced to read one chapter everyday and think about it. I've come closer to God than I have ever been. I feel strong and fulfilled and I will do anything to make the Creator happy.
I'm talking nonsense, you say? You're wrong. This book makes a lot of sense than any book I have ever read.
The night before I discovered the book I had an interesting dream. There was chaos everywhere on Earth. Everyone, people and animals, were running away from something to only one direction. So was I. The strange thing is that in the dream I was a child, around four years of age. Then, out of nowhere a man stepped out of the light and offered his help to me. It seemed he was a saint, he was offering me an escape from the darkness. The people running past us didn't even notice him. I couldn't believe that out of all people he chose me. But I took him by his hand and let him lead me to the light. The same day I first turned the pages of this book.
It has really opened my eyes. I know my life has a purpose, but it's not what I want to become or do, it's what God has planned for me since he first created me from nothing into something.
"Why did God create life?"
Because of this book I am finally able to answer this question. God wasn't lonely, he didn't need to creat us. But he did. He created people, plants, animals, mountains, oceans to express his love to us. He created each one of us individually, from nothing into something. We are all connected. I am sure that there are other worlds than our own, because God's love is endless.
This book has sold 20 million copies worldwide and is very popular among presidents, world leaders and successful celebrities. I guarantee that after you've read this book, it will change your whole perspective of life.
It's about the meaning of life, why are we alive and why are there plants and animals. Without a God, we have no meaning in life, no one to pray to etc. It's very moving and made me cry. Even in the book it is adviced to read one chapter everyday and think about it. I've come closer to God than I have ever been. I feel strong and fulfilled and I will do anything to make the Creator happy.
I'm talking nonsense, you say? You're wrong. This book makes a lot of sense than any book I have ever read.
The night before I discovered the book I had an interesting dream. There was chaos everywhere on Earth. Everyone, people and animals, were running away from something to only one direction. So was I. The strange thing is that in the dream I was a child, around four years of age. Then, out of nowhere a man stepped out of the light and offered his help to me. It seemed he was a saint, he was offering me an escape from the darkness. The people running past us didn't even notice him. I couldn't believe that out of all people he chose me. But I took him by his hand and let him lead me to the light. The same day I first turned the pages of this book.
It has really opened my eyes. I know my life has a purpose, but it's not what I want to become or do, it's what God has planned for me since he first created me from nothing into something.
"Why did God create life?"
Because of this book I am finally able to answer this question. God wasn't lonely, he didn't need to creat us. But he did. He created people, plants, animals, mountains, oceans to express his love to us. He created each one of us individually, from nothing into something. We are all connected. I am sure that there are other worlds than our own, because God's love is endless.
This book has sold 20 million copies worldwide and is very popular among presidents, world leaders and successful celebrities. I guarantee that after you've read this book, it will change your whole perspective of life.
Clockwork
As the time passes by.
Currently Reading -
The tenth book of the Pendragon series, entitled "Soldiers of Halla", by D. J. MacHale. It's interesting enough to myself, and it ties up the loose ends properly and I do hope it concludes the book nicely
Last Read -
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel. What an interesting book that was, considering I had neglected reading it for over three months. The characters are quite interesting, especially the antagonist Szipirglas. The entire book has a steampunk theme to it, which gains points from me.
Planning to Read -
Animal Farm by George Orwell. Allusions to real-world political events in an odd setting appeals to me quite a bit. When I'm finish I plan on reading the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the subsequent series by Douglas Adams.
The tenth book of the Pendragon series, entitled "Soldiers of Halla", by D. J. MacHale. It's interesting enough to myself, and it ties up the loose ends properly and I do hope it concludes the book nicely
Last Read -
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel. What an interesting book that was, considering I had neglected reading it for over three months. The characters are quite interesting, especially the antagonist Szipirglas. The entire book has a steampunk theme to it, which gains points from me.
Planning to Read -
Animal Farm by George Orwell. Allusions to real-world political events in an odd setting appeals to me quite a bit. When I'm finish I plan on reading the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the subsequent series by Douglas Adams.
I just finished Spin by Robert Charles Wilson, and was about to start the sequel, Axis, but I picked up the Wrestlecrap book "The Death of WCW" yesterday, so I'm making my way through that. It's been really good so far.
Skulduggery Pleasant - Playing With Fire, by Derek Landy.
Very rarely do I read the sequel immediately after reading the first book, but I'm totally hooked. I wanted more time with these characters, wanted to explore that universe more, and I'm pleased to say, that so far the second book is not disappointing.
I'm glad that Stephanie / Valkyrie is now getting quite adept at magic, since it seems in this book she'll be more useful to Skulduggery, rather than being the rather defenceless person she was in the first book.
I'm totally gripped, the novels are engaging, witty, and filled with suspense. There were several plot twists in the first novel that genuinely caught me off guard, and there were some interesting characters introduced which I'm hoping will be explored more in the second book - particularly Mr Bliss and China Sorrows.
Very rarely do I read the sequel immediately after reading the first book, but I'm totally hooked. I wanted more time with these characters, wanted to explore that universe more, and I'm pleased to say, that so far the second book is not disappointing.
I'm glad that Stephanie / Valkyrie is now getting quite adept at magic, since it seems in this book she'll be more useful to Skulduggery, rather than being the rather defenceless person she was in the first book.
I'm totally gripped, the novels are engaging, witty, and filled with suspense. There were several plot twists in the first novel that genuinely caught me off guard, and there were some interesting characters introduced which I'm hoping will be explored more in the second book - particularly Mr Bliss and China Sorrows.
bitteroldman
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I'm reading a lot lately.
The Count of Monte Cristo, just starting.
The Legendary Tales and Historical Truths of the Most Notorious Warriors by Daniel Mersey (interesting enough for history buffs. I'm old.)
Exodus and Acts.
On deck: possibly Dracula by Bram Stoker, or A Song of Wind and Fire.
Edit: oh yeah. I'm also reading Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano, and SAS Wilderness Survival Guide. I'm a hobbyist by trade.
The Count of Monte Cristo, just starting.
The Legendary Tales and Historical Truths of the Most Notorious Warriors by Daniel Mersey (interesting enough for history buffs. I'm old.)
Exodus and Acts.
On deck: possibly Dracula by Bram Stoker, or A Song of Wind and Fire.
Edit: oh yeah. I'm also reading Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano, and SAS Wilderness Survival Guide. I'm a hobbyist by trade.
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I'm reading A Room of One's Own, by Virginia Woolf
It is a classic book which has been strongly associated with feminism and I have to read it for Uni. There are parts which are intriguing, she raises some interesting points. But I can't say I'm a fan of the whole 'stream of consciousness' thing. Basically what Woolf does in this book is start a thought then suddenly switch to a completely different thought (often mid-sentence), this can make the book annoying and confusing at times, but it is an interesting technique nonetheless.
It is a classic book which has been strongly associated with feminism and I have to read it for Uni. There are parts which are intriguing, she raises some interesting points. But I can't say I'm a fan of the whole 'stream of consciousness' thing. Basically what Woolf does in this book is start a thought then suddenly switch to a completely different thought (often mid-sentence), this can make the book annoying and confusing at times, but it is an interesting technique nonetheless.
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I recently finished The Catcher in the Rye. The story itself is amazing, but I was much more interested in the William Chapman aspect of the mythology.
I just started reading "The City and the City" by China Mieville. Not too far into it to reall grasp what's going on, but it's already one of the better murder mystery stories I've read in a while.
I just started reading "The City and the City" by China Mieville. Not too far into it to reall grasp what's going on, but it's already one of the better murder mystery stories I've read in a while.
I found The Catcher in the Rye a bit boring really. It was interesting to see the world as Holden saw it in that way, but it was the actual manner of things he saw and how he interpreted them which was a bore to me. I found him really depressing at times.
I'm currently about a third of the way through The Wolves of the Calla (the fifth Dark Tower book). I'm just up to the part where Callahan is telling Roland, Eddie and Susannah his story of when he was in New York. So far I've found it to be quite hit and miss. The early parts of them arriving at Calla Bryn Sturgis seemed to drag on a bit and were far too long, but the rest has lived up to my expectations.
I'm currently about a third of the way through The Wolves of the Calla (the fifth Dark Tower book). I'm just up to the part where Callahan is telling Roland, Eddie and Susannah his story of when he was in New York. So far I've found it to be quite hit and miss. The early parts of them arriving at Calla Bryn Sturgis seemed to drag on a bit and were far too long, but the rest has lived up to my expectations.
I'm currently reading the second volume of a graphic novel called Empowered, by Adam Warren. It's a rather comical story of a superheroine named Empowered, or Emp for short, who ends up as a damsel in distress more often than not. She is often made fun of by her superhero teammates and because she always ends up bound and gagged at every encounter. It also doesn't help that her supersuit, that which gives her superpowers, tears on just about everything, and loses strength.
As something that started out as fetish pictures of damsels in distress, the story isn't too deep, but is well worth reading for the humor. Definitely not for children, though.
As something that started out as fetish pictures of damsels in distress, the story isn't too deep, but is well worth reading for the humor. Definitely not for children, though.
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Aerith
a small bud about to bloom.
I was reading The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. But it bore me. 
I finished the Twilight Saga not long ago... and I don't really like the last one. Not as suspenseful and there's barely any action. 
I've seen like 9 year olds on my street try to read Twilight, and if they ever get to the last book... Bella's not the best role model. xDD
Now I'm reading the Harry Potter series, I'm on book 5...
(promised myself I'd read it a long time ago, never did xD)
I finished the Twilight Saga not long ago... and I don't really like the last one. Not as suspenseful and there's barely any action. I've seen like 9 year olds on my street try to read Twilight, and if they ever get to the last book... Bella's not the best role model. xDD
Now I'm reading the Harry Potter series, I'm on book 5...
(promised myself I'd read it a long time ago, never did xD)
I'm reading Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz, and I think I'm nearly done... *checks* yep, just about to start chapter 52, page 321 out of 399. I'm really dreading the end, as I'm rereading it, and I've slowed down to drag out the few pages I have left 
I have the second sitting at home, but I REALLY don't want this one to stop >.>
I'll be starting the second one, Brother Odd I think it's called, right afterwards.
I have the second sitting at home, but I REALLY don't want this one to stop >.>I'll be starting the second one, Brother Odd I think it's called, right afterwards.
Midnight Memoire
Oh! Glory
I am currently reading The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. It's a great story. The book became a movie years back. As usual, the book is significantly better then the movie so I suggest anyone who may want to get into it to read the book first.
The story reflects on 5 "bizarre" suicides in a family, each a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon.
I highly recommend it. It's definitely a favorite of mine.
The story reflects on 5 "bizarre" suicides in a family, each a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon.
I highly recommend it. It's definitely a favorite of mine.
I highly suggest Neverwhere by him. Couldn't put that book down.
Currently reading The Secret Temple, which is about the connections between Masonry and American History.
Also reading Lies My Teacher Told Me, which is a spectacular book about the ineptitude and obfuscations of American History textbooks.
/history nerd
mothcorrupteth
Orthodox Christian
How Few Remain: A Novel of the Second War Between the States by Harry Turtledove, which I am reading for a second time five years after the first time I read it. It is the first book in an 11-part series that describes the alternate course that North American history might have taken had the Confederate States of America won the Battle of Antietam in 1862. This first installment documents a brief war in 1881 between USA and CSA over the CSA's acquisition of the Mexican states of Sonora and Chihuahua (thus giving them direct access to the Pacific), and it sets the stage for the rest of the series, which features USA and CSA on opposite sides of World Wars I and II, as well as a black Holocaust in a fascistic South.
Opening Atlantis by Harry Turtledove, which is the first part of a trilogy he's been writing about a universe where the entire Atlantic seaboard of the U.S. is detached from the North American continent. Because of its closer proximity to Europe, it is discovered in 1452 by a Breton fisherman, and unlike North America its wildlife is untouched by human beings, so giant flightless birds and other strange creatures inhabit it.
Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt by Henry Harbaugh. Pretty straightforward. Just a biography of TR, whom I've always respected for (a) introducing reforms without succumbing to the fanatic agitations of his socialist contemporaries or to pressures from his own party, (b) his personal integrity and devotion to civil virtue (to the point that he enforced prohibition laws that he disagreed with because it was the law), and (c) his insight into the fact that "US acquisition of Hawai'i + Japan's rapid modernization = you're gonna need a bigger navy."
/also history nerd
Opening Atlantis by Harry Turtledove, which is the first part of a trilogy he's been writing about a universe where the entire Atlantic seaboard of the U.S. is detached from the North American continent. Because of its closer proximity to Europe, it is discovered in 1452 by a Breton fisherman, and unlike North America its wildlife is untouched by human beings, so giant flightless birds and other strange creatures inhabit it.
Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt by Henry Harbaugh. Pretty straightforward. Just a biography of TR, whom I've always respected for (a) introducing reforms without succumbing to the fanatic agitations of his socialist contemporaries or to pressures from his own party, (b) his personal integrity and devotion to civil virtue (to the point that he enforced prohibition laws that he disagreed with because it was the law), and (c) his insight into the fact that "US acquisition of Hawai'i + Japan's rapid modernization = you're gonna need a bigger navy."
/also history nerd
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Recently(ish) finished New Moon, or whatever the last book of Twilight was. The ending was crap tbh
Currently reading Bravo Two Zero. Im at about chapter 4, its pretty hard to read because there's ALOT of information, he like covers every last detail, and Ive forgot what all the abbreviations mean - but it's really good (true account) so far, it's a really detailed account of the SAS and the lads going on some mission that Im JUST up to them landing at their drop of point, and they are carrying like 200lbs worth of equipment per man and have to walk 20k's to their final destination
I know they get captured at some point and some of them die, because Ive seen the pictiures in the book, so I can imagine it's going to get harrowing at some point
Anyone thats into this kind of thing, Army/SAS whatever should DEFINATELY give this book a read.
One bit made me laugh out loud last night though, apparently they dont keep everything together, they split it all up, so like they wont put all their ammunition in one bergan, just incase they lose it. And he said the forces entire ration of mars bars where sent in one shipment to tha falklands and that everyone was flapping incase the boat sank. It just really amused me xD
I think this is one of those books Il have to read again so the meanings of all the words and stuff sink in. There mission is on some MSR and I cant for the life of me remember what it stands for, but they have to blow some shit up on it. And TACBE, is some form of radio... I think......... ¬_¬ loads of silly little things like that that i cant remember
Currently reading Bravo Two Zero. Im at about chapter 4, its pretty hard to read because there's ALOT of information, he like covers every last detail, and Ive forgot what all the abbreviations mean - but it's really good (true account) so far, it's a really detailed account of the SAS and the lads going on some mission that Im JUST up to them landing at their drop of point, and they are carrying like 200lbs worth of equipment per man and have to walk 20k's to their final destination
I know they get captured at some point and some of them die, because Ive seen the pictiures in the book, so I can imagine it's going to get harrowing at some point
Anyone thats into this kind of thing, Army/SAS whatever should DEFINATELY give this book a read.
One bit made me laugh out loud last night though, apparently they dont keep everything together, they split it all up, so like they wont put all their ammunition in one bergan, just incase they lose it. And he said the forces entire ration of mars bars where sent in one shipment to tha falklands and that everyone was flapping incase the boat sank. It just really amused me xD
I think this is one of those books Il have to read again so the meanings of all the words and stuff sink in. There mission is on some MSR and I cant for the life of me remember what it stands for, but they have to blow some shit up on it. And TACBE, is some form of radio... I think......... ¬_¬ loads of silly little things like that that i cant remember
Cantaloupe
Chocobo Breeder
Just finished 'Lolita' by Vladmir Nabokov. I'm trying to read the 100 best novels (according to some site) so I think I'll read something of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, probably 'Crime and Punishment'.
I'm reading Are You Dave Gorman? by Dave Gorman and Danny Wallace.
Great read, if not a bit awkward. They both wrote for it and the text switches boldness to indicate who wrote which piece. Can be a bit confusing but it's still a good read. Both men are insanely funny which helps.
Great read, if not a bit awkward. They both wrote for it and the text switches boldness to indicate who wrote which piece. Can be a bit confusing but it's still a good read. Both men are insanely funny which helps.
Right now, for the 3rd time I think... The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, a collection of short stories by Franz Kafka. I know it sounds like something your highschool teacher would make you read, but trust me, Kafka is brilliant.