Poll of the Day > Read any good books lately?

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JigsawTDC 07/14/20 2:07:49 AM #1:	I'm always looking to expand my reading list, so thought I'd source from some old friends. Let us know the last good book you read or what you're reading now! I'm about to finish Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. It starts with two Ghanian sisters who have never met. One marries a British officer and the other is kidnapped and forced into slavery. Each subsequent chapter then follows one of their descendants. It's really good! Brutal and tragic, it really exemplifies the generational legacy of slavery. I haven't finished yet, but would still recommend. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942083673] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>I'm always looking to expand my reading list, so thought I'd source from some old friends. Let us know the last good book you read or what you're reading now! I'm about to finish Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. It starts with two Ghanian sisters who have never met. One marries a British officer and the other is kidnapped and forced into slavery. Each subsequent chapter then follows one of their descendants. It's really good! Brutal and tragic, it really exemplifies the generational legacy of slavery. I haven't finished yet, but would still recommend. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 07/14/20 2:12:52 AM #2:	Last good book I read was by Caroline dweck, called mindset or something like that. Difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Just got prisoners of geography, havent started reading yet tho --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:942083828] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Last good book I read was by Caroline dweck, called mindset or something like that. Difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Just got prisoners of geography, havent started reading yet tho </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 07/14/20 2:17:21 AM #3:	Nope. Forgot how to read --- The Betrayer <cite>Mead posted [p:942083934] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Nope. Forgot how to read </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/14/20 2:21:57 AM #4:	FatalAccident posted... Last good book I read was by Caroline dweck, called mindset or something like that. Difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. I've read this one too! A blogger/writer I follow (Mark Manson) wrote an entry about the prison system and how access to educational programs there helps create growth mindsets over fixed mindsets, referencing this book, so I ended up reading it as a result. I definitely think understanding the concept of growth vs. fixed mind and how to create a growth mindset in yourself is particularly valuable insight to self-actualization. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942084028] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted... </cite> <quote>Last good book I read was by Caroline dweck, called mindset or something like that. Difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. </quote> I've read this one too! A blogger/writer I follow (Mark Manson) wrote an entry about the prison system and how access to educational programs there helps create growth mindsets over fixed mindsets, referencing this book, so I ended up reading it as a result. I definitely think understanding the concept of growth vs. fixed mind and how to create a growth mindset in yourself is particularly valuable insight to self-actualization. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
funkyfritter 07/14/20 2:22:12 AM #5:	I'm currently finishing up the final book of a series called The Malazan Book of the Fallen. I've really enjoyed it. An interesting mix of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones with some heavy greek/roman pantheon influences. --- And with that...pow! I'm gone! <cite>funkyfritter posted [p:942084035] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>I'm currently finishing up the final book of a series called The Malazan Book of the Fallen. I've really enjoyed it. An interesting mix of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones with some heavy greek/roman pantheon influences. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/14/20 2:24:32 AM #6:	funkyfritter posted... I'm currently finishing up the final book of a series called The Malazan Book of the Fallen. I've really enjoyed it. An interesting mix of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones with some heavy greek/roman pantheon influences. I've read the first three Malazan books! It's super dense, but I enjoyed how it just throws you into the world. It's very immersive. And the magic system, once I finally understood it, is pretty developed and unique! Did you read the Esslemont novels as well or just the Erickson ones? I'm taking a break from it currently because my friend is planning on starting it somewhat soon and I want to read along with him so we can discuss it while we read. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942084075] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>funkyfritter posted... </cite> <quote>I'm currently finishing up the final book of a series called The Malazan Book of the Fallen. I've really enjoyed it. An interesting mix of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones with some heavy greek/roman pantheon influences.</quote> I've read the first three Malazan books! It's super dense, but I enjoyed how it just throws you into the world. It's very immersive. And the magic system, once I finally understood it, is pretty developed and unique! Did you read the Esslemont novels as well or just the Erickson ones? I'm taking a break from it currently because my friend is planning on starting it somewhat soon and I want to read along with him so we can discuss it while we read. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 07/14/20 2:25:05 AM #7:	JigsawTDC posted... I definitely think understanding the concept of growth vs. fixed mind and how to create a growth mindset in yourself is particularly valuable insight to self-actualization. Yeah but very hard to actually do. Takes more effort than youd imagine to not beat yourself up over mistakes or to shut your ego down and open yourself up to learning opportunities. Very valuable though. --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:942084090] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>I definitely think understanding the concept of growth vs. fixed mind and how to create a growth mindset in yourself is particularly valuable insight to self-actualization.</quote>Yeah but very hard to actually do. Takes more effort than youd imagine to not beat yourself up over mistakes or to shut your ego down and open yourself up to learning opportunities. Very valuable though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
funkyfritter 07/14/20 2:33:59 AM #8:	JigsawTDC posted... I've read the first three Malazan books! It's super dense, but I enjoyed how it just throws you into the world. It's very immersive. And the magic system, once I finally understood it, is pretty developed and unique! Did you read the Esslemont novels as well or just the Erickson ones? I'm taking a break from it currently because my friend is planning on starting it somewhat soon and I want to read along with him so we can discuss it while we read. So far I've only read the core 10-book Erickson series, minus the last bit of the final book. I can definitely see myself trying out some of the other entries later as the world is really interesting, but I've been working through these books for over a year and once I'm done I'll be ready to read something different for a while. "Dense" is a good word to use for the series. Every book expands the world and introduces new characters, even the final one is full of people and concepts that have only been mentioned before. The result is definitely a slow burn, but for fans of good world building it has a ton of great stuff. --- And with that...pow! I'm gone! <cite>funkyfritter posted [p:942084260] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>I've read the first three Malazan books! It's super dense, but I enjoyed how it just throws you into the world. It's very immersive. And the magic system, once I finally understood it, is pretty developed and unique! Did you read the Esslemont novels as well or just the Erickson ones? I'm taking a break from it currently because my friend is planning on starting it somewhat soon and I want to read along with him so we can discuss it while we read.</quote>So far I've only read the core 10-book Erickson series, minus the last bit of the final book. I can definitely see myself trying out some of the other entries later as the world is really interesting, but I've been working through these books for over a year and once I'm done I'll be ready to read something different for a while. "Dense" is a good word to use for the series. Every book expands the world and introduces new characters, even the final one is full of people and concepts that have only been mentioned before. The result is definitely a slow burn, but for fans of good world building it has a ton of great stuff. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpeeDLeemon 07/14/20 2:54:00 AM #9:	Reading some James Patterson --- https://oi165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/Speeddemon1414/SpeeD03.jpg https://oi165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/Speeddemon1414/SpeeDDemon13431v1.jpg <cite>SpeeDLeemon posted [p:942084621] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Reading some James Patterson </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nightwind 07/14/20 3:03:01 AM #10:	enjoy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Singer#Trilogy --- Nightwind "the wind has no destination" <cite>Nightwind posted [p:942084764] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>enjoy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Singer#Trilogy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 07/14/20 3:08:30 AM #11:	Hot Art by Joshua Knelman It's a history-ish book about art thieving and what gets involved with it (the hard part isn't stealing it, it's selling it). --- ImmortalityV, "I would like to kiss Icoyar to be honest in a non gay way though" <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:942084859] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Hot Art by Joshua Knelman It's a history-ish book about art thieving and what gets involved with it (the hard part isn't stealing it, it's selling it). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/14/20 6:09:34 PM #12:	FatalAccident posted... Yeah but very hard to actually do. Takes more effort than youd imagine to not beat yourself up over mistakes or to shut your ego down and open yourself up to learning opportunities. Very valuable though. Yeah, I have found achieving ego death and rebuilding helpful in that regard. Developing and maintaining a growth mindset is definitely a constant process though, not just something you arrive at and then you're done. funkyfritter posted... So far I've only read the core 10-book Erickson series, minus the last bit of the final book. I can definitely see myself trying out some of the other entries later as the world is really interesting, but I've been working through these books for over a year and once I'm done I'll be ready to read something different for a while. "Dense" is a good word to use for the series. Every book expands the world and introduces new characters, even the final one is full of people and concepts that have only been mentioned before. The result is definitely a slow burn, but for fans of good world building it has a ton of great stuff. Yeah, I don't think I could read the series straight through without breaks between. I kind of have a cycle where I'll read a book of a series, then a "genre" fiction (horror/sci-fi/fantasy/crime/mystery etc.) stand-alone book, then a "literary" fiction book, then a non-fiction, then repeat. And once I finish a series or a portion of a series (3-5 books) I'll read a really long book like Moby Dick or Infinite Jest or War and Peace or something. It helps keeping me from burning out and maintaining pace even on the books I find less interesting. SpeeDLeemon posted... Reading some James Patterson I've never read any of his work myself. Any particular book you'd recommend to start with? Nightwind posted... enjoy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Singer#Trilogy Never heard of this one! I'll definitely be looking into it. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942112042] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah but very hard to actually do. Takes more effort than youd imagine to not beat yourself up over mistakes or to shut your ego down and open yourself up to learning opportunities. Very valuable though.</quote> Yeah, I have found achieving ego death and rebuilding helpful in that regard. Developing and maintaining a growth mindset is definitely a constant process though, not just something you arrive at and then you're done. funkyfritter posted... </cite> <quote>So far I've only read the core 10-book Erickson series, minus the last bit of the final book. I can definitely see myself trying out some of the other entries later as the world is really interesting, but I've been working through these books for over a year and once I'm done I'll be ready to read something different for a while. "Dense" is a good word to use for the series. Every book expands the world and introduces new characters, even the final one is full of people and concepts that have only been mentioned before. The result is definitely a slow burn, but for fans of good world building it has a ton of great stuff.</quote> Yeah, I don't think I could read the series straight through without breaks between. I kind of have a cycle where I'll read a book of a series, then a "genre" fiction (horror/sci-fi/fantasy/crime/mystery etc.) stand-alone book, then a "literary" fiction book, then a non-fiction, then repeat. And once I finish a series or a portion of a series (3-5 books) I'll read a really long book like Moby Dick or Infinite Jest or War and Peace or something. It helps keeping me from burning out and maintaining pace even on the books I find less interesting. SpeeDLeemon posted... </cite> <quote>Reading some James Patterson</quote> I've never read any of his work myself. Any particular book you'd recommend to start with? Nightwind posted... </cite> <quote>enjoy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Singer#Trilogy</quote> Never heard of this one! I'll definitely be looking into it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/14/20 6:10:03 PM #13:	shadowsword87 posted... Hot Art by Joshua Knelman It's a history-ish book about art thieving and what gets involved with it (the hard part isn't stealing it, it's selling it). That sounds super interesting and right up my alley! It's non-fiction, right? <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942112071] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>shadowsword87 posted... </cite> <quote>Hot Art by Joshua Knelman It's a history-ish book about art thieving and what gets involved with it (the hard part isn't stealing it, it's selling it).</quote> That sounds super interesting and right up my alley! It's non-fiction, right? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kukukupo 07/14/20 7:12:46 PM #14:	I've had some time off and red some 'classics' lately. Magician:Apprentice and Master by Raymond E Feist - not as great as I remember, but still not bad. I also just finished Memory, Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams Both good tolken-esque if you are into that sort of thing. <cite>kukukupo posted [p:942114781] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>I've had some time off and red some 'classics' lately. Magician:Apprentice and Master by Raymond E Feist - not as great as I remember, but still not bad. I also just finished Memory, Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams Both good tolken-esque if you are into that sort of thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/14/20 7:20:50 PM #15:	kukukupo posted... I've had some time off and red some 'classics' lately. Magician:Apprentice and Master by Raymond E Feist - not as great as I remember, but still not bad. I also just finished Memory, Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams Both good tolken-esque if you are into that sort of thing. I'm two books into Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn! I got really interested once I found out it had inspired A Song of Ice and Fire. I'm going to be reading The Men Who Stare at Goats today, non-fiction about the CIA's project Stargate, and then start To Green Angel Tower. I've enjoyed the series so far, but it does have some dry/slow moments that lose my engagement a bit. Overall I do like it, and it's cool noting some of the similarities and obvious influences it's had on other fantasy series. I'm probably going to break up the last book and read something between once I get halfway through since it's so long (I think it's like the same length as the first two books combined). <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942115086] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>kukukupo posted... </cite> <quote>I've had some time off and red some 'classics' lately. Magician:Apprentice and Master by Raymond E Feist - not as great as I remember, but still not bad. I also just finished Memory, Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams Both good tolken-esque if you are into that sort of thing.</quote> I'm two books into Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn! I got really interested once I found out it had inspired A Song of Ice and Fire. I'm going to be reading The Men Who Stare at Goats today, non-fiction about the CIA's project Stargate, and then start To Green Angel Tower. I've enjoyed the series so far, but it does have some dry/slow moments that lose my engagement a bit. Overall I do like it, and it's cool noting some of the similarities and obvious influences it's had on other fantasy series. I'm probably going to break up the last book and read something between once I get halfway through since it's so long (I think it's like the same length as the first two books combined). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 07/14/20 7:25:12 PM #16:	City of Thieves by David Benioff --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 Bluer than velvet was the night... Softer than satin was the light... From the stars... <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:942115278] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>City of Thieves by David Benioff </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 07/14/20 7:25:55 PM #17:	Mead posted... Nope. Forgot how to read I actually REALLY forgot how to bbq with coal recently. I bought a new coal bbq and thought it was broken/didn't work cause it wouldn't get hot enough and cook the food. Turns out your not supposed to cover it with charcoal even though there are air holes etc. I just used it again with the lid off and it worked fine. I tried it 3 times before that and couldn't get it to work before I figured it out. I'm glad pretty much nobody is around to see my brain deteriorate like this. --- Agatha "Your naked and they are nuns, it's not your eyes they're not looking at." Glowing Elephant "Stonehedge was a sex thing." <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:942115312] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted... </cite> <quote>Nope. Forgot how to read</quote> I actually REALLY forgot how to bbq with coal recently. I bought a new coal bbq and thought it was broken/didn't work cause it wouldn't get hot enough and cook the food. Turns out your not supposed to cover it with charcoal even though there are air holes etc. I just used it again with the lid off and it worked fine. I tried it 3 times before that and couldn't get it to work before I figured it out. I'm glad pretty much nobody is around to see my brain deteriorate like this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/14/20 7:27:59 PM #18:	Far-Queue posted... City of Thieves by David Benioff I will never give his work another chance considering how he helped ruin the adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire. And was the co-writer of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Really can't imagine any of his other work being good, but how are you liking it? <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942115406] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Far-Queue posted... </cite> <quote>City of Thieves by David Benioff</quote> I will never give his work another chance considering how he helped ruin the adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire. And was the co-writer of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Really can't imagine any of his other work being good, but how are you liking it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/14/20 7:29:31 PM #19:	Tom Clancy "True Faith and Allegiance" --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:942115474] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Tom Clancy "True Faith and Allegiance" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 07/14/20 7:29:47 PM #20:	JigsawTDC posted... I will never give his work another chance considering how he helped ruin the adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire. And was the co-writer of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Really can't imagine any of his other work being good, but how are you liking it? I already finished it and it was great. --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 Bluer than velvet was the night... Softer than satin was the light... From the stars... <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:942115485] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>I will never give his work another chance considering how he helped ruin the adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire. And was the co-writer of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Really can't imagine any of his other work being good, but how are you liking it?</quote>I already finished it and it was great. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 07/15/20 4:01:58 AM #21:	JigsawTDC posted... That sounds super interesting and right up my alley! It's non-fiction, right? Yup, here's a link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Art-Joshua-Knelman/dp/1553658914 It falls under the "criminal story being told through the eyes of the author investigating", but it's not... awful like a lot of crime books. --- ImmortalityV, "I would like to kiss Icoyar to be honest in a non gay way though" <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:942131579] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>That sounds super interesting and right up my alley! It's non-fiction, right?</quote> Yup, here's a link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Art-Joshua-Knelman/dp/1553658914 It falls under the "criminal story being told through the eyes of the author investigating", but it's not... awful like a lot of crime books. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DocDelicious 07/15/20 4:06:48 AM #22:	Yes! I just finished reading The Napoleonic Wars 1803 - 1815 by David Gates. It was excellent. --- o7 Let strength be granted so the world might be mended. <cite>DocDelicious posted [p:942131635] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Yes! I just finished reading The Napoleonic Wars 1803 - 1815 by David Gates. It was excellent. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/15/20 10:13:57 PM #23:	SunWuKung420 posted... Tom Clancy "True Faith and Allegiance" I haven't read too much Tom Clancy myself and don't have a particularly strong interest in spy fiction, but how was/is it? Would you recommend? Far-Queue posted... I already finished it and it was great. I just found out it was an inspiration for The Last of Us, so I might be slightly more interested in reading it now lol. shadowsword87 posted... Yup, here's a link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Art-Joshua-Knelman/dp/1553658914 It falls under the "criminal story being told through the eyes of the author investigating", but it's not... awful like a lot of crime books. Sweet! Definitely added to my list! DocDelicious posted... Yes! I just finished reading The Napoleonic Wars 1803 - 1815 by David Gates. It was excellent. I don't know much about The Napoleonic Wars myself, so that might be worth a read for me. The author sounds very familiar, but I don't think I've read any of his work. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942167942] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>SunWuKung420 posted... </cite> <quote>Tom Clancy "True Faith and Allegiance"</quote> I haven't read too much Tom Clancy myself and don't have a particularly strong interest in spy fiction, but how was/is it? Would you recommend? Far-Queue posted... </cite> <quote>I already finished it and it was great.</quote> I just found out it was an inspiration for The Last of Us, so I might be slightly more interested in reading it now lol. shadowsword87 posted... </cite> <quote>Yup, here's a link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Art-Joshua-Knelman/dp/1553658914 It falls under the "criminal story being told through the eyes of the author investigating", but it's not... awful like a lot of crime books.</quote> Sweet! Definitely added to my list! DocDelicious posted... </cite> <quote>Yes! I just finished reading The Napoleonic Wars 1803 - 1815 by David Gates. It was excellent.</quote> I don't know much about The Napoleonic Wars myself, so that might be worth a read for me. The author sounds very familiar, but I don't think I've read any of his work. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpeeDLeemon 07/16/20 3:48:37 AM #24:	shadowsword87 posted... Yup, here's a link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Art-Joshua-Knelman/dp/1553658914 It falls under the "criminal story being told through the eyes of the author investigating", but it's not... awful like a lot of crime books. I just bought that. $8.49 --- https://oi165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/Speeddemon1414/SpeeD03.jpg https://oi165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/Speeddemon1414/SpeeDDemon13431v1.jpg <cite>SpeeDLeemon posted [p:942176803] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>shadowsword87 posted... </cite> <quote>Yup, here's a link to the amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Art-Joshua-Knelman/dp/1553658914 It falls under the "criminal story being told through the eyes of the author investigating", but it's not... awful like a lot of crime books.</quote>I just bought that. $8.49 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 07/16/20 5:52:32 AM #25:	JigsawTDC posted... I just found out it was an inspiration for The Last of Us, so I might be slightly more interested in reading it now lol. Really? I would never had drawn a comparison to TLoU but now that you mention it I can see some similarities. Two people on a dangerous mission in hostile, wartorn(apocalyptic) territory... Also, I wasn't crazy about the way GoT ended, either. But I was able to enjoy the book on its own. It has no connection to GoT whatsoever other than the author working on the series. Edit: just looked it up and I guess there's an Easter Egg of the book in TLoU2... Somehow I missed it, finished the game a few days ago. --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 Bluer than velvet was the night... Softer than satin was the light... From the stars... <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:942178444] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>I just found out it was an inspiration for The Last of Us, so I might be slightly more interested in reading it now lol.</quote>Really? I would never had drawn a comparison to TLoU but now that you mention it I can see some similarities. Two people on a dangerous mission in hostile, wartorn(apocalyptic) territory... Also, I wasn't crazy about the way GoT ended, either. But I was able to enjoy the book on its own. It has no connection to GoT whatsoever other than the author working on the series. Edit: just looked it up and I guess there's an Easter Egg of the book in TLoU2... Somehow I missed it, finished the game a few days ago. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kukukupo 07/16/20 7:31:59 AM #26:	JigsawTDC posted... I'm two books into Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn! I got really interested once I found out it had inspired A Song of Ice and Fire. I'm going to be reading The Men Who Stare at Goats today, non-fiction about the CIA's project Stargate, and then start To Green Angel Tower. I've enjoyed the series so far, but it does have some dry/slow moments that lose my engagement a bit. Overall I do like it, and it's cool noting some of the similarities and obvious influences it's had on other fantasy series. I'm probably going to break up the last book and read something between once I get halfway through since it's so long (I think it's like the same length as the first two books combined). If you have the paperback versions - Green Angel Tower was split into two books. The hardcover is one large book. The books are definitely large and take some time to get through. The 2nd book was the weakest, IMO. <cite>kukukupo posted [p:942179850] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>I'm two books into Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn! I got really interested once I found out it had inspired A Song of Ice and Fire. I'm going to be reading The Men Who Stare at Goats today, non-fiction about the CIA's project Stargate, and then start To Green Angel Tower. I've enjoyed the series so far, but it does have some dry/slow moments that lose my engagement a bit. Overall I do like it, and it's cool noting some of the similarities and obvious influences it's had on other fantasy series. I'm probably going to break up the last book and read something between once I get halfway through since it's so long (I think it's like the same length as the first two books combined).</quote> If you have the paperback versions - Green Angel Tower was split into two books. The hardcover is one large book. The books are definitely large and take some time to get through. The 2nd book was the weakest, IMO. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/16/20 8:22:54 AM #27:	JigsawTDC posted... I haven't read too much Tom Clancy myself and don't have a particularly strong interest in spy fiction, but how was/is it? Would you recommend? I do recommend. Some of the stuff he writes fiction about seem eerily possible in 2020. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:942180763] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote> I haven't read too much Tom Clancy myself and don't have a particularly strong interest in spy fiction, but how was/is it? Would you recommend?</quote> I do recommend. Some of the stuff he writes fiction about seem eerily possible in 2020. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpeeDLeemon 07/16/20 8:23:53 AM #28:	SunWuKung420 posted... I do recommend. Some of the stuff he writes fiction about seem eerily possible in 2020. Right??? --- https://oi165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/Speeddemon1414/SpeeD03.jpg https://oi165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/Speeddemon1414/SpeeDDemon13431v1.jpg <cite>SpeeDLeemon posted [p:942180775] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>SunWuKung420 posted... </cite> <quote>I do recommend. Some of the stuff he writes fiction about seem eerily possible in 2020.</quote>Right??? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/16/20 8:26:07 AM #29:	Also "The Dresden Files". The 16th book was released on Tuesday and I'll start reading it today. The 17th comes out the end of September. Modern day wizard fantasy novels. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:942180810] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Also "The Dresden Files". The 16th book was released on Tuesday and I'll start reading it today. The 17th comes out the end of September. Modern day wizard fantasy novels. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pedro45 07/16/20 10:32:34 AM #30:	I read a real light hearted "hallmark" mystery to boost my spirits and it worked: The Lemon Meringue Pie Murder. I moved onto Ten Times Black to expand my mind a little bit and it was an alright collection; it was very short. I'm now reading Star Wars Empire Strikes Back to my enjoyment. The first book was alright, whereas this one is much more fun. I didn't realize I have the book placed between the two, so I may read that later this year. --- Warning: Sometimes biased https://imgur.com/V0x5fw8 https://imgur.com/IOovUge https://imgur.com/zw7bqPH <cite>pedro45 posted [p:942184070] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>I read a real light hearted "hallmark" mystery to boost my spirits and it worked: The Lemon Meringue Pie Murder. I moved onto Ten Times Black to expand my mind a little bit and it was an alright collection; it was very short. I'm now reading Star Wars Empire Strikes Back to my enjoyment. The first book was alright, whereas this one is much more fun. I didn't realize I have the book placed between the two, so I may read that later this year. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spooky96 07/16/20 10:41:19 AM #31:	Factfulness by Hans Rosling --- Always make the same mistake twice. - GM Ben Finegold Congrats to azuarc, the Guru Champ! <cite>spooky96 posted [p:942184353] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Factfulness by Hans Rosling </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antbregante 07/16/20 1:26:21 PM #32:	Just finished With Blood Upon the Sand by Bradley P Beaulieu which is the second book of his Song of the Shattered Sands series, I'm enjoying the series so far but am trying space out my reading of the books until the last book comes out next year. --- www.thebookofpdr.com. My friends site with bizarre web comics and a strange blog about the weird thoughts going on inside his head. <cite>Antbregante posted [p:942190612] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Just finished With Blood Upon the Sand by Bradley P Beaulieu which is the second book of his Song of the Shattered Sands series, I'm enjoying the series so far but am trying space out my reading of the books until the last book comes out next year. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KJ StErOiDs 07/16/20 2:00:53 PM #33:	"Sail" and "Tock Tock" by James Patterson. Now just a few pages into his "Run for Your Life". --- A plethora of DKC-related fanart to numb your mind: http://kjsteroids.deviantart.com <cite>KJ StErOiDs posted [p:942191967] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>"Sail" and "Tock Tock" by James Patterson. Now just a few pages into his "Run for Your Life". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/16/20 9:53:17 PM #34:	Far-Queue posted... Really? I would never had drawn a comparison to TLoU but now that you mention it I can see some similarities. Two people on a dangerous mission in hostile, wartorn(apocalyptic) territory... Also, I wasn't crazy about the way GoT ended, either. But I was able to enjoy the book on its own. It has no connection to GoT whatsoever other than the author working on the series. Well, your post and me looking into the book as a result got me to add it to my list. It's not very high on said list, but it's there at least! kukukupo posted... If you have the paperback versions - Green Angel Tower was split into two books. The hardcover is one large book. The books are definitely large and take some time to get through. The 2nd book was the weakest, IMO. I do most my reading on my Kindle these days! I don't have space for physical books, or else I'd love to have a dedicated library room. SunWuKung420 posted... I do recommend. Some of the stuff he writes fiction about seem eerily possible in 2020. What would be a good starting point? Or should I just add the one you mentioned earlier to my list?? SunWuKung420 posted... Also "The Dresden Files". The 16th book was released on Tuesday and I'll start reading it today. The 17th comes out the end of September. Modern day wizard fantasy novels. Is it an endless kinda series where the author just keeps adding, or is there an intended ending? If it's the latter, I will wait until completed to start it. I don't want to be stuck in another wait for a series to a finish! pedro45 posted... I read a real light hearted "hallmark" mystery to boost my spirits and it worked: The Lemon Meringue Pie Murder. I moved onto Ten Times Black to expand my mind a little bit and it was an alright collection; it was very short. I'm now reading Star Wars Empire Strikes Back to my enjoyment. The first book was alright, whereas this one is much more fun. I didn't realize I have the book placed between the two, so I may read that later this year. I like the title of the Lemon one haha, something about it is fun to say. What's Ten Times Black about?? spooky96 posted... Factfulness by Hans Rosling This one is great! This is another one I found through the blogger Mark Manson (mentioned earlier in the topic). And since I've brought up his name twice I might as well give a shootout to his two books: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, and Everything Is Fucked! Both great, I recommend reading Subtle first. Antbregante posted... Just finished With Blood Upon the Sand by Bradley P Beaulieu which is the second book of his Song of the Shattered Sands series, I'm enjoying the series so far but am trying space out my reading of the books until the last book comes out next year. How many books are in the series, and what's it about?? KJ StErOiDs posted... <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942210853] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Far-Queue posted... </cite> <quote>Really? I would never had drawn a comparison to TLoU but now that you mention it I can see some similarities. Two people on a dangerous mission in hostile, wartorn(apocalyptic) territory... Also, I wasn't crazy about the way GoT ended, either. But I was able to enjoy the book on its own. It has no connection to GoT whatsoever other than the author working on the series.</quote> Well, your post and me looking into the book as a result got me to add it to my list. It's not very high on said list, but it's there at least! kukukupo posted... </cite> <quote>If you have the paperback versions - Green Angel Tower was split into two books. The hardcover is one large book. The books are definitely large and take some time to get through. The 2nd book was the weakest, IMO.</quote> I do most my reading on my Kindle these days! I don't have space for physical books, or else I'd love to have a dedicated library room. SunWuKung420 posted... </cite> <quote>I do recommend. Some of the stuff he writes fiction about seem eerily possible in 2020.</quote> What would be a good starting point? Or should I just add the one you mentioned earlier to my list?? SunWuKung420 posted... </cite> <quote>Also "The Dresden Files". The 16th book was released on Tuesday and I'll start reading it today. The 17th comes out the end of September. Modern day wizard fantasy novels.</quote> Is it an endless kinda series where the author just keeps adding, or is there an intended ending? If it's the latter, I will wait until completed to start it. I don't want to be stuck in another wait for a series to a finish! pedro45 posted... </cite> <quote>I read a real light hearted "hallmark" mystery to boost my spirits and it worked: The Lemon Meringue Pie Murder. I moved onto Ten Times Black to expand my mind a little bit and it was an alright collection; it was very short. I'm now reading Star Wars Empire Strikes Back to my enjoyment. The first book was alright, whereas this one is much more fun. I didn't realize I have the book placed between the two, so I may read that later this year.</quote> I like the title of the Lemon one haha, something about it is fun to say. What's Ten Times Black about?? spooky96 posted... </cite> <quote>Factfulness by Hans Rosling</quote> This one is great! This is another one I found through the blogger Mark Manson (mentioned earlier in the topic). And since I've brought up his name twice I might as well give a shootout to his two books: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, and Everything Is Fucked! Both great, I recommend reading Subtle first. Antbregante posted... </cite> <quote>Just finished With Blood Upon the Sand by Bradley P Beaulieu which is the second book of his Song of the Shattered Sands series, I'm enjoying the series so far but am trying space out my reading of the books until the last book comes out next year.</quote> How many books are in the series, and what's it about?? KJ StErOiDs posted...</cite> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/16/20 9:53:41 PM #35:	KJ StErOiDs posted... "Sail" and "Tock Tock" by James Patterson. Now just a few pages into his "Run for Your Life". These are all kinda thrillers, right? I've never had a strong interest in his work, but I'm sure I've got to check it out and form my own opinion on it at some point <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942210873] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>KJ StErOiDs posted... </cite> <quote>"Sail" and "Tock Tock" by James Patterson. Now just a few pages into his "Run for Your Life".</quote> These are all kinda thrillers, right? I've never had a strong interest in his work, but I'm sure I've got to check it out and form my own opinion on it at some point </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/16/20 9:58:32 PM #36:	JigsawTDC posted... What would be a good starting point? Or should I just add the one you mentioned earlier to my list?? I have not read every Clancy novel, and honestly I usually pick them up randomly. But start at the beginning. JigsawTDC posted... Is it an endless kinda series where the author just keeps adding, or is there an intended ending? If it's the latter, I will wait until completed to start it. I don't want to be stuck in another wait for a series to a finish! The author does plan to end the series. 25 books is the plan. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:942211052] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>What would be a good starting point? Or should I just add the one you mentioned earlier to my list??</quote> I have not read every Clancy novel, and honestly I usually pick them up randomly. But start at the beginning. JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>Is it an endless kinda series where the author just keeps adding, or is there an intended ending? If it's the latter, I will wait until completed to start it. I don't want to be stuck in another wait for a series to a finish!</quote> The author does plan to end the series. 25 books is the plan. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpeeDLeemon 07/16/20 10:53:56 PM #37:	SpeeDLeemon posted... I just bought that. $8.49 Oh wait. It never went through. --- https://imgur.com/oAsNPEr \| https://imgur.com/GG5w6gP <cite>SpeeDLeemon posted [p:942213041] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>SpeeDLeemon posted... </cite> <quote>I just bought that. $8.49</quote>Oh wait. It never went through. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pedro45 07/16/20 11:43:49 PM #38:	JigsawTDC posted... I like the title of the Lemon one haha, something about it is fun to say. What's Ten Times Black about?? It's just ten black fiction stories. It sort of is promotion of the black revolution of the 70s --- Warning: Sometimes biased https://imgur.com/V0x5fw8 https://imgur.com/IOovUge https://imgur.com/zw7bqPH <cite>pedro45 posted [p:942214871] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote> I like the title of the Lemon one haha, something about it is fun to say. What's Ten Times Black about??</quote> It's just ten black fiction stories. It sort of is promotion of the black revolution of the 70s </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antbregante 07/17/20 2:57:28 AM #39:	The Song of the Shattered Sands series will have six main books in the series when it finishes next year plus 6 novellas (5 are about side characters and one is a prequel) They are fantasy novels that take place in an Arabian like setting. It's about twelve kings that have been given powers by evil gods and the quest of the main character Ceda to overthrow them. There is alot more to it but that is the main plot. There is alot of side characters as well many of which get their own chapters to show there perspectives and motivations. --- www.thebookofpdr.com. My friends site with bizarre web comics and a strange blog about the weird thoughts going on inside his head. <cite>Antbregante posted [p:942219610] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>The Song of the Shattered Sands series will have six main books in the series when it finishes next year plus 6 novellas (5 are about side characters and one is a prequel) They are fantasy novels that take place in an Arabian like setting. It's about twelve kings that have been given powers by evil gods and the quest of the main character Ceda to overthrow them. There is alot more to it but that is the main plot. There is alot of side characters as well many of which get their own chapters to show there perspectives and motivations. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GastroFan 07/17/20 9:17:59 AM #40:	Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (the same guy who wrote "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"). Go Set a Watchman is the sequel to "Go Kill a Mockingbird" set in the 1960s while Dirk Gently is Sci-Fi and as bizarre as Hitchhiker's. <cite>GastroFan posted [p:942225447] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (the same guy who wrote "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"). Go Set a Watchman is the sequel to "Go Kill a Mockingbird" set in the 1960s while Dirk Gently is Sci-Fi and as bizarre as Hitchhiker's. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
captpackrat 07/17/20 10:03:00 AM #41:	I'm currently reading A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, by Kathryn Harkup. I'm currently up to the chapter "E is for Eserine", which is the first poison so far in this book that I'm totally unfamiliar with; I have at least some knowledge of Arsenic, Belladonna, Cyanide, and Digitalis. Before that I read The Goat by Anne Fleming. "Rumor says there's a goat living on the roof of an apartment building in New York City, but how can that be?" And before that I read Ember Falls (The Green Ember book 2), by S.D. Smith, and Go the Fk to Sleep, by Adam Mansback. The latter is an adults-only bedtime story. --- Minutus cantorum, minutus balorum, Minutus carborata descendum pantorum. <cite>captpackrat posted [p:942226631] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>I'm currently reading A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, by Kathryn Harkup. I'm currently up to the chapter "E is for Eserine", which is the first poison so far in this book that I'm totally unfamiliar with; I have at least some knowledge of Arsenic, Belladonna, Cyanide, and Digitalis. Before that I read The Goat by Anne Fleming. "Rumor says there's a goat living on the roof of an apartment building in New York City, but how can that be?" And before that I read Ember Falls (The Green Ember book 2), by S.D. Smith, and Go the Fk to Sleep, by Adam Mansback. The latter is an adults-only bedtime story. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 07/26/20 12:34:16 AM #42:	bump I'll respond to all the posts I haven't got to in a little bit! <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:942593645] in Read any g... [t:78845391]...</cite> <quote>bump I'll respond to all the posts I haven't got to in a little bit! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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