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Cocytus 12/08/20 10:05:28 AM #1:	The last two books I read was Prince's autobiography called The Beautiful Ones. I've also been reading a lot of Edgar Allan Poe. How about you? <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948058461] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The last two books I read was Prince's autobiography called The Beautiful Ones. I've also been reading a lot of Edgar Allan Poe. How about you? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Colorahdo 12/08/20 10:06:34 AM #2:	The Feather Thief It was alright --- But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them - bring them here and kill them in front of me ~Jesus Christ <cite>Colorahdo posted [p:948058499] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Feather Thief It was alright </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g0ldie 12/08/20 10:08:14 AM #3:	The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter. it's the second part of a fantasy series that uses an African backdrop and aesthetic as inspiration. I really liked it; the dude writes action very well, and it's very much an action series. --- The pamphlet on First Life contains 93 lies and 7 truths. The truths don't provide any answers. <cite>g0ldie posted [p:948058542] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter. it's the second part of a fantasy series that uses an African backdrop and aesthetic as inspiration. I really liked it; the dude writes action very well, and it's very much an action series. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:08:45 AM #4:	i'm reading dune to my 4th grade daughter as a bedtime story every night i'm also reading cormac mccarthy's all the pretty horses then i have a clint eastwood biography to start on --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948058550] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>i'm reading dune to my 4th grade daughter as a bedtime story every night i'm also reading cormac mccarthy's all the pretty horses then i have a clint eastwood biography to start on </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sharashaska 12/08/20 10:08:52 AM #5:	world war z --- It's gonna be pee-pee pants city here real soon. <cite>Sharashaska posted [p:948058554] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>world war z </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squall28 12/08/20 10:09:04 AM #6:	Reading the The Personal MBA right now. Glad I didn't take the plunge to get a real MBA. It's nice to know more about business, but I'm glad my role now focuses more on the supply chain than all the other crap like sales and product launches. --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:948058563] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Reading the The Personal MBA right now. Glad I didn't take the plunge to get a real MBA. It's nice to know more about business, but I'm glad my role now focuses more on the supply chain than all the other crap like sales and product launches. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Poop2 12/08/20 10:11:34 AM #7:	Going Postal <cite>Poop2 posted [p:948058622] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Going Postal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 12/08/20 10:12:21 AM #8:	The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya is the last book I finished. I'm reading The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya right now. <cite>JE19426 posted [p:948058641] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya is the last book I finished. I'm reading The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya right now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:13:56 AM #9:	The Trent posted... i'm reading dune to my 4th grade daughter as a bedtime story every night i'm also reading cormac mccarthy's all the pretty horses then i have a clint eastwood biography to start on Awesome. Is she understanding it? <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948058694] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>i'm reading dune to my 4th grade daughter as a bedtime story every night i'm also reading cormac mccarthy's all the pretty horses then i have a clint eastwood biography to start on</quote>Awesome. Is she understanding it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:14:26 AM #10:	Squall28 posted... Reading the The Personal MBA right now. Glad I didn't take the plunge to get a real MBA. It's nice to know more about business, but I'm glad my role now focuses more on the supply chain than all the other crap like sales and product launches. I hear that. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948058709] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Squall28 posted... </cite> <quote>Reading the The Personal MBA right now. Glad I didn't take the plunge to get a real MBA. It's nice to know more about business, but I'm glad my role now focuses more on the supply chain than all the other crap like sales and product launches.</quote>I hear that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:16:03 AM #11:	Cocytus posted... Awesome. Is she understanding it? ehhhh for the most part we've just met dr kynes so there's been like no action at all it's just all political intrigue and worldbuilding so far and she's finding it slow i keep promising her some shit is going to go down but i really have no idea because i don't know the story at all --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948058761] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite> <quote>Awesome. Is she understanding it?</quote> ehhhh for the most part we've just met dr kynes so there's been like no action at all it's just all political intrigue and worldbuilding so far and she's finding it slow i keep promising her some shit is going to go down but i really have no idea because i don't know the story at all </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phynaster 12/08/20 10:23:16 AM #12:	Reframing Writing Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning Reading for fun, what is that? --- Rebel <cite>Phynaster posted [p:948058970] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Reframing Writing Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning Reading for fun, what is that? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sauceje 12/08/20 10:23:36 AM #13:	Forge of God, a book I got off Humble Bundle. It was pretty alright. --- He was born in a coop, raised in a cage, children fear him, critics rage, He's half alive, he's half dead, folks just call him Buckethead <cite>sauceje posted [p:948058984] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Forge of God, a book I got off Humble Bundle. It was pretty alright. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:26:03 AM #14:	Phynaster posted... Reframing Writing Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning Reading for fun, what is that? lol talk about fighting a losing battle no wonder you're so bitter all the time --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948059063] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Phynaster posted... </cite> <quote>Reframing Writing Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning Reading for fun, what is that?</quote> lol talk about fighting a losing battle no wonder you're so bitter all the time </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ghostblob 12/08/20 10:28:05 AM #15:	The Castle of Otranto. --- https://letterboxd.com/magnoliamoon/ <cite>ghostblob posted [p:948059130] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Castle of Otranto. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 12/08/20 10:30:37 AM #16:	The first Mistborn book --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:948059209] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The first Mistborn book </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Killmonger 12/08/20 10:31:49 AM #17:	Red Dragon. --- "I will die of cancer before I let another dude finger my a******e." - ZeroX91 <cite>Killmonger posted [p:948059243] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Red Dragon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phynaster 12/08/20 10:33:31 AM #18:	The Trent posted... lol talk about fighting a losing battle no wonder you're so bitter all the time NEETpost --- Rebel <cite>Phynaster posted [p:948059296] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>lol talk about fighting a losing battle no wonder you're so bitter all the time</quote>NEETpost </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:34:34 AM #19:	Phynaster posted... NEETpost ok boomer! --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948059327] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Phynaster posted... </cite> <quote>NEETpost</quote> ok boomer! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:35:03 AM #20:	The Trent posted... ehhhh for the most part we've just met dr kynes so there's been like no action at all it's just all political intrigue and worldbuilding so far and she's finding it slow i keep promising her some shit is going to go down but i really have no idea because i don't know the story at all Eh, it does and it doesn't. Depends on your worldview (for lack of a better term), I guess. Watch out for very adult situations about midpoint. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059343] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>ehhhh for the most part we've just met dr kynes so there's been like no action at all it's just all political intrigue and worldbuilding so far and she's finding it slow i keep promising her some shit is going to go down but i really have no idea because i don't know the story at all</quote>Eh, it does and it doesn't. Depends on your worldview (for lack of a better term), I guess. Watch out for very adult situations about midpoint. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeroIin 12/08/20 10:35:06 AM #21:	And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie --- 1 up <cite>DeroIin posted [p:948059344] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:35:34 AM #22:	how adult are we talking? and how graphic? is someone going to fuck? or will sandworms just eat someone's guts or something? --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948059357] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>how adult are we talking? and how graphic? is someone going to fuck? or will sandworms just eat someone's guts or something? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phynaster 12/08/20 10:35:35 AM #23:	Also like 2/3 through Name of the Wind so hoping to finish that over break --- Rebel <cite>Phynaster posted [p:948059358] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Also like 2/3 through Name of the Wind so hoping to finish that over break </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Cocytus 12/08/20 10:37:01 AM #25:	Killmonger posted... Red Dragon. I've been watching Hannibal, incidentally, the show. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059401] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Killmonger posted... </cite> <quote>Red Dragon.</quote>I've been watching Hannibal, incidentally, the show. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:39:19 AM #26:	The Trent posted... how adult are we talking? and how graphic? is someone going to fuck? or will sandworms just eat someone's guts or something? Trying to tell you without spoilers. Ummm...I guess I can say that the Baron intends to sexually assault someone, but doesn't actually do it. Still, you will come to that part. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059461] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>how adult are we talking? and how graphic? is someone going to fuck? or will sandworms just eat someone's guts or something?</quote>Trying to tell you without spoilers. Ummm...I guess I can say that the Baron intends to sexually assault someone, but doesn't actually do it. Still, you will come to that part. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:40:15 AM #27:	GregShmedley posted... The Godfather That sounds interesting! Go for this one. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059478] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>GregShmedley posted... </cite> <quote>The Godfather</quote>That sounds interesting! Go for this one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:40:52 AM #28:	DeroIin posted... And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 One of the greatest of all time! <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059496] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>DeroIin posted... </cite> <quote>And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie</quote><3 <3 <3 <3 <3 One of the greatest of all time! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teepan95 12/08/20 10:40:53 AM #29:	I'm reading Germany: Memories of a Nation My last book was 1989: the year that changed the world See a theme? >_> --- teep dumb as f*** fr - BatmanVonDoom I'm gonna pound a 400 lb woman just to prove teep wrong - NigerianKnight <cite>teepan95 posted [p:948059497] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>I'm reading Germany: Memories of a Nation My last book was 1989: the year that changed the world See a theme? >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:40:58 AM #30:	is it overt? or is it kinda coy? are they actions or thoughts? and will i know as i'm getting there? we're talking about the first book, dune, right? i bought some triple monstrosity anthem but i think we're only going to read dune it has like messiah of dune or something and something else in it i think --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948059498] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>is it overt? or is it kinda coy? are they actions or thoughts? and will i know as i'm getting there? we're talking about the first book, dune, right? i bought some triple monstrosity anthem but i think we're only going to read dune it has like messiah of dune or something and something else in it i think </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:42:58 AM #31:	The Trent posted... is it overt? or is it kinda coy? are they actions or thoughts? and will i know as i'm getting there? we're talking about the first book, dune, right? i bought some triple monstrosity anthem but i think we're only going to read dune it has like messiah of dune or something and something else in it i think Thoughts/veiled threats. I think you can skirt around it. I would say monitor the inner monologues. Know that it will happen about midway. Yes, the first book. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059550] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>is it overt? or is it kinda coy? are they actions or thoughts? and will i know as i'm getting there? we're talking about the first book, dune, right? i bought some triple monstrosity anthem but i think we're only going to read dune it has like messiah of dune or something and something else in it i think</quote>Thoughts/veiled threats. I think you can skirt around it. I would say monitor the inner monologues. Know that it will happen about midway. Yes, the first book. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:43:42 AM #32:	teepan95 posted... I'm reading Germany: Memories of a Nation My last book was 1989: the year that changed the world See a theme? >_> You're going to Mexico! <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059572] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>teepan95 posted... </cite> <quote>I'm reading Germany: Memories of a Nation My last book was 1989: the year that changed the world See a theme? >_></quote>You're going to Mexico! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 10:44:04 AM #33:	roger that i appreciate the heads up i don't mind dancing around some strong themes and adult situations as i find them teachable moments but we're not getting into "damn i'd like to rape that bene gesserit thot" territory thanks for the warning, no one else has given me this info --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948059580] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>roger that i appreciate the heads up i don't mind dancing around some strong themes and adult situations as i find them teachable moments but we're not getting into "damn i'd like to rape that bene gesserit thot" territory thanks for the warning, no one else has given me this info </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/08/20 10:45:00 AM #34:	The Trent posted... roger that i appreciate the heads up i don't mind dancing around some strong themes and adult situations as i find them teachable moments but we're not getting into "damn i'd like to rape that bene gesserit thot" territory thanks for the warning, no one else has given me this info No problem. It's brief, but it's there. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:948059603] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>roger that i appreciate the heads up i don't mind dancing around some strong themes and adult situations as i find them teachable moments but we're not getting into "damn i'd like to rape that bene gesserit thot" territory thanks for the warning, no one else has given me this info</quote>No problem. It's brief, but it's there. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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vigorm0rtis 12/08/20 10:52:26 AM #37:	Swift to Chase, Laird Barron. --- "Can't wait to count out your coin!" -- Bethesda, 2018 <cite>vigorm0rtis posted [p:948059826] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Swift to Chase, Laird Barron. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
krazychao5 12/08/20 10:52:57 AM #38:	Reading through Rhythm of War right now. Story is building up again; much faster pace than Oathbringer --- https://supermariomakerbookmark.nintendo.net/profile/bigllama?type=posted <cite>krazychao5 posted [p:948059839] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Reading through Rhythm of War right now. Story is building up again; much faster pace than Oathbringer </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 12/08/20 10:53:05 AM #39:	Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis Pretty good. --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:948059843] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis Pretty good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightHawKnight 12/08/20 11:04:08 AM #41:	Peace Talks. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:948060184] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Peace Talks. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CyricZ 12/08/20 11:14:19 AM #44:	LightHawKnight posted... Peace Talks. lol blew through that one in a weekend. :) --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:948060511] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>LightHawKnight posted... </cite> <quote>Peace Talks.</quote>lol blew through that one in a weekend. :) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vigorm0rtis 12/08/20 11:15:52 AM #45:	CyricZ posted... Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis Pretty good. @CyricZ That's on my reading list. Did you like it? --- "Can't wait to count out your coin!" -- Bethesda, 2018 <cite>vigorm0rtis posted [p:948060569] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>CyricZ posted... </cite> <quote>Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis Pretty good.</quote> @CyricZ That's on my reading list. Did you like it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InYourWalls1 12/08/20 11:16:16 AM #46:	Last book (play) was Anne Carson's translation of the Bakkhai I'm reading a bunch of things for school as well but after that I'd like to check out Piranesi from Susanna Clarke The Trent posted... but we're not getting into "damn i'd like to rape that bene gesserit thot" territory It's more subtle and the act itself just implied IIRC, but I could be misremembering Cool choice of bed time story at any rate. It definitely has some big moments but depending on her interests it might get a bit out there at times with the psychological exposition and stuff. How are you liking it so far? --- The fully enlightened earth radiates disaster triumphant <cite>InYourWalls1 posted [p:948060584] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Last book (play) was Anne Carson's translation of the Bakkhai I'm reading a bunch of things for school as well but after that I'd like to check out Piranesi from Susanna Clarke The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>but we're not getting into "damn i'd like to rape that bene gesserit thot" territory</quote> It's more subtle and the act itself just implied IIRC, but I could be misremembering Cool choice of bed time story at any rate. It definitely has some big moments but depending on her interests it might get a bit out there at times with the psychological exposition and stuff. How are you liking it so far? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 12/08/20 11:18:03 AM #47:	i'm okay with it so far...it honestly hasn't grabbed me too strongly yet i like the characters, the duke leto and gurney halleck are really enjoyable so far i like a lot of the concepts but there's so much foreshadowing that i feel like i can read some of the major upcoming beats pretty easily --- i'm Trent B and i get respect your cash and your jewelry is what i expect <cite>The Trent posted [p:948060642] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>i'm okay with it so far...it honestly hasn't grabbed me too strongly yet i like the characters, the duke leto and gurney halleck are really enjoyable so far i like a lot of the concepts but there's so much foreshadowing that i feel like i can read some of the major upcoming beats pretty easily </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kriztov1 12/08/20 11:19:25 AM #48:	Some trashy romance. Reading has moved back up the list as my primary form of entertainment. There's something inherently decadent about losing yourself in a book. --- Dear diary, I'm the prettiest girl in school and they're all jealous... <cite>kriztov1 posted [p:948060688] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>Some trashy romance. Reading has moved back up the list as my primary form of entertainment. There's something inherently decadent about losing yourself in a book. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MACisBack 12/08/20 11:19:34 AM #49:	The power of habit - Charles Duhigg Hide me among the graves - Tim Powers Both were great! --- "There is wife assisted suicide. Get married and every day you die a little more" -teltec https://imgur.com/8snn2TX <cite>MACisBack posted [p:948060696] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>The power of habit - Charles Duhigg Hide me among the graves - Tim Powers Both were great! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 12/08/20 11:21:51 AM #50:	vigorm0rtis posted... Did you like it? CyricZ posted... Pretty good. --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:948060783] in Book talk:... [t:79160079]...</cite> <quote>vigorm0rtis posted... </cite> <quote>Did you like it?</quote> CyricZ posted... </cite> <quote>Pretty good.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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