Topic: Let's discuss the books we're reading!
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE started this discussion 9 months ago #10,977
I have just started reading St. Michael's Scales, by Neil Connelly. I haven't gotten very far, but the writing style is interesting and the character development seems interesting and complex. What books are you reading, Minichan?
[I must request that you not respond just to tell us that you don't read books. That's your decision, but that's not the purpose of this topic.]
[I must request that you not respond just to tell us that you don't read books. That's your decision, but that's not the purpose of this topic.]
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Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #196,151
Just started Wuthering Heights for college. It's a bit slow, but apparently really picks up further in.
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 31 seconds later, 2 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,152
I'm reading the Qur'an.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,156
The Daemon, it's pretty cool
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LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,158
@196,151
> Wuthering Heights written by legendary author Emily Bronte is widely considered to be one of the top books of all time.
Heh. I've never even heard of it, but it probably belongs on a "to read" list if its Amazon description starts with that.
@196,152
Really? Not that it's a bad thing, just not an answer I was expecting. Are you Islamic, or...?
> Wuthering Heights written by legendary author Emily Bronte is widely considered to be one of the top books of all time.
Heh. I've never even heard of it, but it probably belongs on a "to read" list if its Amazon description starts with that.
@196,152
Really? Not that it's a bad thing, just not an answer I was expecting. Are you Islamic, or...?
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) double-posted this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,159
@196,156
> Freedom™
That is an awesome book name that pretty much requires me to read the first in the series, now.
> Freedom™
That is an awesome book name that pretty much requires me to read the first in the series, now.
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,161
@196,158
I think you mean "Are you Muslim?" The answer is no. I'm reading it because I'm studying Afghanistan's culture, and since their religion is central to it, I'm familiarizing myself with the religious texts. It's actually very short compared to other religious texts. It's a pretty good read as well. Most people don't know anything about Islam other than what they hear from rednecks and the media. I think everyone should read it.
I think you mean "Are you Muslim?" The answer is no. I'm reading it because I'm studying Afghanistan's culture, and since their religion is central to it, I'm familiarizing myself with the religious texts. It's actually very short compared to other religious texts. It's a pretty good read as well. Most people don't know anything about Islam other than what they hear from rednecks and the media. I think everyone should read it.
Anonymous D replied with this 9 months ago, 15 seconds later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,163
@196,159
Both of the books are pretty cool if you like sci-fi and know anything about technology. It's scary how plausible-ish it all is.
Both of the books are pretty cool if you like sci-fi and know anything about technology. It's scary how plausible-ish it all is.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,165
@196,151
> Just started Wuthering Heights for college. It's a bit slow, but apparently really picks up further in.
I read that in school. It isn't very good.
> Just started Wuthering Heights for college. It's a bit slow, but apparently really picks up further in.
I read that in school. It isn't very good.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,168
@196,161
> I think you mean "Are you Muslim?"
My apologies.
@196,163
Well, now I need to read it just to see how they make
> When a designer of computer games dies, he leaves behind a program that unravels the Internet's interconnected world. It corrupts, kills, and runs independent of human control. It's up to Detective Peter Sebeck to wrest the world from the malevolent virtual enemy before its ultimate purpose is realized: to destroy civilization...
plausible.
> I think you mean "Are you Muslim?"
My apologies.
@196,163
Well, now I need to read it just to see how they make
> When a designer of computer games dies, he leaves behind a program that unravels the Internet's interconnected world. It corrupts, kills, and runs independent of human control. It's up to Detective Peter Sebeck to wrest the world from the malevolent virtual enemy before its ultimate purpose is realized: to destroy civilization...
plausible.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 9 months ago, 15 seconds later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,169
@196,158
I hadn't heard of it either until my English teacher told me to go read it. I can see why it's considered a classic though.
I hadn't heard of it either until my English teacher told me to go read it. I can see why it's considered a classic though.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,170
Child of God by Cormac McCarthy.
Anonymous D replied with this 9 months ago, 15 seconds later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,171
@196,168
Lol. Yeah that description is bad. Though accurate. Read it!
Lol. Yeah that description is bad. Though accurate. Read it!
Triptych !LightPenis joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 9 seconds later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,172
Just starting volume 2 of the Gulag Archipelago, and also The Scarlet Letter. :3
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 2 seconds later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,173
@196,170
What do you think about it?
What do you think about it?
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) double-posted this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,176
@196,172
Are they required reading for anything, or you're reading them of your own volition?
Are they required reading for anything, or you're reading them of your own volition?
Anonymous F replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,177
@196,173
I just started reading it last night, so I couldn't really tell you quite yet. Sorry.
I just started reading it last night, so I couldn't really tell you quite yet. Sorry.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 29 seconds later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,178
@previous
Well, what got you interested in it?
Well, what got you interested in it?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 6 minutes later, 28 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,181
I'm reading a few books. One is called "The Devil's Picnic" and it's about various confections which are banned throughout the world.
!VoCaLoNunI joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 31 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,184
@previous
Tell me more.
*I'm reading some required shit called Monster, it's not very well written, and it's incredibly stereotypical.
Tell me more.
*I'm reading some required shit called Monster, it's not very well written, and it's incredibly stereotypical.
Anonymous F replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 32 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,185
@196,178
Hm, good question. Well, I guess you could say I'm a fan of the dark and twisted, so when I came across an article about the novel, I pretty much immediately knew that I'd have to read it (partly for the sake of reading something so fucked up, and also because I'm fascinated by things that are considered taboo).
Hm, good question. Well, I guess you could say I'm a fan of the dark and twisted, so when I came across an article about the novel, I pretty much immediately knew that I'd have to read it (partly for the sake of reading something so fucked up, and also because I'm fascinated by things that are considered taboo).
Ks !KansasxqvM joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 29 seconds later, 32 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,187
@196,169
Is that the one that starts 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'?
@OP
I'm reading 'The Brethren' by John Grisham, its my first Grisham book, thought I'd give him a try and I'm rather glad I did, it's quite enjoyable so far. I only hope the ending is satisfying, I hate ambiguous or just shitty endings, it can ruin the whole book for me, no matter how much I enjoyed it.
Is that the one that starts 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'?
@OP
I'm reading 'The Brethren' by John Grisham, its my first Grisham book, thought I'd give him a try and I'm rather glad I did, it's quite enjoyable so far. I only hope the ending is satisfying, I hate ambiguous or just shitty endings, it can ruin the whole book for me, no matter how much I enjoyed it.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 28 seconds later, 33 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,190
@196,181
That sounds interesting, actually. I double the "tell me more" sentiment.
@196,184
This one? http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Coretta-Scott-King-Honor/dp/0060280778/
That sounds interesting, actually. I double the "tell me more" sentiment.
@196,184
This one? http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Coretta-Scott-King-Honor/dp/0060280778/
!VoCaLoNunI replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 35 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,194
@previous
Yep.
Also, I visited the page, it reloaded a good 15 times before the page itself actually visibly loaded. Amazon's broken.
Yep.
Also, I visited the page, it reloaded a good 15 times before the page itself actually visibly loaded. Amazon's broken.
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 36 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,197
@196,187
No, that's A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickins.
No, that's A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickins.
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 6 seconds later, 36 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,199
@196,176
Lol. I'm just reading them. I haven't been in school for over half a year. ;_;
Lol. I'm just reading them. I haven't been in school for over half a year. ;_;
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,202
@196,181
> One is called "The Devil's Picnic" and it's about various confections which are banned throughout the world.
You read the craziest shit! I love it lol. I'd like to make a three course dinner consisting of nothing but illegal food, and consume it whils't drinking an illegal beverage in a place where its illegal to be. I am serious.
> One is called "The Devil's Picnic" and it's about various confections which are banned throughout the world.
You read the craziest shit! I love it lol. I'd like to make a three course dinner consisting of nothing but illegal food, and consume it whils't drinking an illegal beverage in a place where its illegal to be. I am serious.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 41 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,204
@196,185
> In this taut, chilling novel, Lester Ballard-a violent, dispossessed man falsely accused of rape-haunts the hill country of East Tennessee when he is released from jail. While telling his story, Cormac McCarthy depicts the most sordid aspects of life with dignity, humor, and characteristic lyrical brilliance.
Oh, hey, that sounds pretty...
> Child of God must be the most sympathetic portrayal of necrophilia in all of literature.
o_O What the hell, Amazon?
@196,187
Report back here what the ending is like when you finish it. :D It sounds interesting to me, but I'd hate to invest the time into a novel like that if you're right about the ending.
@196,199
Aw. Most people would be happy about that!
> In this taut, chilling novel, Lester Ballard-a violent, dispossessed man falsely accused of rape-haunts the hill country of East Tennessee when he is released from jail. While telling his story, Cormac McCarthy depicts the most sordid aspects of life with dignity, humor, and characteristic lyrical brilliance.
Oh, hey, that sounds pretty...
> Child of God must be the most sympathetic portrayal of necrophilia in all of literature.
o_O What the hell, Amazon?
@196,187
Report back here what the ending is like when you finish it. :D It sounds interesting to me, but I'd hate to invest the time into a novel like that if you're right about the ending.
@196,199
Aw. Most people would be happy about that!
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Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 3 minutes later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,206
@previous
Yeah, but I gotta finish high school or I'm fucked for life. ;-;
What's one of your favorite books ever?
Yeah, but I gotta finish high school or I'm fucked for life. ;-;
What's one of your favorite books ever?
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 6 minutes later, 50 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,215
@previous
My all-time favorite novel is Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher. For all of my love of big, sweeping science fiction or fantasy epics, I love how... unambitious? the book's scope is. It takes place over one night, analyzing why one teenage girl killed herself, interspersed with commentary by a likeable protagonist. I'm probably describing it in a poor way. Anyone interested should check out the synopsis. What's yours?
Also, if I may ask, why have you been out of HS for so long?
My all-time favorite novel is Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher. For all of my love of big, sweeping science fiction or fantasy epics, I love how... unambitious? the book's scope is. It takes place over one night, analyzing why one teenage girl killed herself, interspersed with commentary by a likeable protagonist. I'm probably describing it in a poor way. Anyone interested should check out the synopsis. What's yours?
Also, if I may ask, why have you been out of HS for so long?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,221
@196,184
I found out that Poppy seeds are banned in Singapore even in foods. The British store Marks &Spencer was raided multiple times because they carried savoury poppy seed biscuits.
http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Picnic-Around-Pursuit-Forbidden/dp/1582344299
I found out that Poppy seeds are banned in Singapore even in foods. The British store Marks &Spencer was raided multiple times because they carried savoury poppy seed biscuits.
http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Picnic-Around-Pursuit-Forbidden/dp/1582344299
swamplights !!V3J448+/B double-posted this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,227
@196,202
I'll send you a menu! I have several hundred books after giving away at least six hundred.
I'll send you a menu! I have several hundred books after giving away at least six hundred.
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 55 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,229
@previous
Do you still have my email?
Do you still have my email?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,238
@previous
Nope.
Nope.
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 52 seconds later, 57 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,243
@196,215
That actually looks pretty interesting. I'll see if I can find it at the library.
I dunno. The Other Hand is definitely up there. A Nigerian teenage girl seeking refuge in the UK, and a white journalist with a young son and a missing finger. It's...amazing.
I was suspended for 5 days in early February, my mom kept me out of school since then. I'm not enrolled in anything except 2 unfinished online courses this semester. :P
That actually looks pretty interesting. I'll see if I can find it at the library.
I dunno. The Other Hand is definitely up there. A Nigerian teenage girl seeking refuge in the UK, and a white journalist with a young son and a missing finger. It's...amazing.
I was suspended for 5 days in early February, my mom kept me out of school since then. I'm not enrolled in anything except 2 unfinished online courses this semester. :P
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 9 months ago, 19 seconds later, 58 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,245
@196,238
What is yours?
What is yours?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 59 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #196,247
@previous
totoforhire@yahoo.com
totoforhire@yahoo.com
RelevantVisualPun !gU4NFwCPKQ (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 6 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,252
@196,243
> WE DON'T WANT TO TELL YOU TOO MUCH ABOUT THIS BOOK.
> It is a truly special story and we don't want to spoil it.
> Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this:
> It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific.
> The story starts there, but the book doesn't.
> And it's what happens afterward that is most important.
> Once you have read it, you'll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don't tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds.
I can't decide if that is the best or worst novel synopsis of all time. I desperately want to read it now, though. I'll buy it when I have spare money.
> I was suspended for 5 days in early February, my mom kept me out of school since then.
Context?
> WE DON'T WANT TO TELL YOU TOO MUCH ABOUT THIS BOOK.
> It is a truly special story and we don't want to spoil it.
> Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this:
> It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific.
> The story starts there, but the book doesn't.
> And it's what happens afterward that is most important.
> Once you have read it, you'll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don't tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds.
I can't decide if that is the best or worst novel synopsis of all time. I desperately want to read it now, though. I'll buy it when I have spare money.
> I was suspended for 5 days in early February, my mom kept me out of school since then.
Context?
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,262
@previous
> I can't decide if that is the best or worst novel synopsis of all time. I desperately want to read it now, though. I'll buy it when I have spare money.
It can be both~ And I think it'll be worth your money. Assuming you're American, it's called Little Bee in North America.
> Context?
Of what?
> I can't decide if that is the best or worst novel synopsis of all time. I desperately want to read it now, though. I'll buy it when I have spare money.
It can be both~ And I think it'll be worth your money. Assuming you're American, it's called Little Bee in North America.
> Context?
Of what?
RelevantVisualPun !gU4NFwCPKQ (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 53 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,263
@previous
> Of what?
Why would your mother keep you out of school because you got suspended for a week?
Edit: if you don't mind answering. I'm not trying to come off as... demanding, as I seem to be.
> Of what?
Why would your mother keep you out of school because you got suspended for a week?
Edit: if you don't mind answering. I'm not trying to come off as... demanding, as I seem to be.
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Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,268
@previous
...I dunno. She seemed to think the suspension was bullshit and refused to send me back to that school board. Or apparently any other school board. In mid...May, I believe it was, I was enrolled in two courses in an online school. Didn't finish them.
...I dunno. She seemed to think the suspension was bullshit and refused to send me back to that school board. Or apparently any other school board. In mid...May, I believe it was, I was enrolled in two courses in an online school. Didn't finish them.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,274
@196,263
Eep. Took me until just now to realize I never switched my tripcode back from that. :( Well, that fucks up the illusion.
@previous
I'm sorry. :( I hope everything gets back together in your life soon. <3
Eep. Took me until just now to realize I never switched my tripcode back from that. :( Well, that fucks up the illusion.
@previous
I'm sorry. :( I hope everything gets back together in your life soon. <3
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,278
@previous
Haha. If you want to have two names/trips without confusing them at some point, use different UIDs for them. :P
D'aw. Thanks. <3
Haha. If you want to have two names/trips without confusing them at some point, use different UIDs for them. :P
D'aw. Thanks. <3
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,280
@previous
> Haha. If you want to have two names/trips without confusing them at some point, use different UIDs for them. :P
SHUT YOUR MOUTH, HEATHEN. LOGIC HAS NO PLACE HERE.
> Haha. If you want to have two names/trips without confusing them at some point, use different UIDs for them. :P
SHUT YOUR MOUTH, HEATHEN. LOGIC HAS NO PLACE HERE.
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,289
@previous
Two different browsers makes it easier.
OH YAY. SUNSHINE, LOLLIPOPS AND, RAINBOWS, EVERYTHING THAT'S WONDERFUL~
Two different browsers makes it easier.
OH YAY. SUNSHINE, LOLLIPOPS AND, RAINBOWS, EVERYTHING THAT'S WONDERFUL~
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 35 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #196,418
Currently:
New Testament
Great Gatsby
On hiatus:
Poisonwood Bible
Read first 30 pages at bookstore; plan on buying:
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Death of a Salesman
To read:
Ham on Rye
Grapes of Wrath
Catch-22
Brave New World (so long as it isn't too preachy, which might be too much to ask from dystopian novels)
Fuck this book:
Fahrenheit 451
New Testament
Great Gatsby
On hiatus:
Poisonwood Bible
Read first 30 pages at bookstore; plan on buying:
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Death of a Salesman
To read:
Ham on Rye
Grapes of Wrath
Catch-22
Brave New World (so long as it isn't too preachy, which might be too much to ask from dystopian novels)
Fuck this book:
Fahrenheit 451
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,426
@previous
Death of a Salesman and Brave New World are both pretty fucking good, imo.
Death of a Salesman and Brave New World are both pretty fucking good, imo.
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 42 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,427
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 33 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,428
@previous
How so?
How so?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,433
@196,418
Doesn't Ayn Rand write preachy distopian novels?
Doesn't Ayn Rand write preachy distopian novels?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,447
@previous
How is she relevant? And, in a sense, yes, but her worlds are less grandiose. There's also some Objectivist utopian thing in Atlas Shrugged I believe.
How is she relevant? And, in a sense, yes, but her worlds are less grandiose. There's also some Objectivist utopian thing in Atlas Shrugged I believe.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,450
@196,418
That is an impressive list. :D
That is an impressive list. :D
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 52 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,453
@196,428
You as in the collective of Minichan, to be clear. We're all disappointments to our fathers
You as in the collective of Minichan, to be clear. We're all disappointments to our fathers
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,460
@196,447
I thought that you really liked her books?
I thought that you really liked her books?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,468
@previous
Nah, that's mainly a running gag I use. I do have respect for her work though; I don't agree with it but I have to admit that the metaphors she uses are rather intriguing. Defining your philosophical approach in a +1000 page book about the train industry takes a lot of thought.
Nah, that's mainly a running gag I use. I do have respect for her work though; I don't agree with it but I have to admit that the metaphors she uses are rather intriguing. Defining your philosophical approach in a +1000 page book about the train industry takes a lot of thought.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,471
@previous
Do you fake being pretentious?
Do you fake being pretentious?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,474
@previous
Sometimes
Sometimes
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,579
@196,453
Not everyone.
Not everyone.
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 19 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,587
@196,151
It's a good book.
It's a good book.
Anonymous L double-posted this 9 months ago, 7 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,594
now: A Dance with Dragons.
next: I am Legend
After: who knows?
next: I am Legend
After: who knows?
cat !COOOOOLbus joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 14 hours later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,816
i'm reading a few star wars books i got from a thrift store. currently Star Wars: The Unifying Force
bil joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 12 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,831
Finnegans Wake. Come at me, bro.LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 hour later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,927
@196,816
Tie-in novels are awesome when they're done right. I love the Mass Effect books and comics. I just wish they came in hardcover... paperback books suck.
@previous
Why is that a bad thing? From the description, it doesn't sound too bad. Do you like it?
Tie-in novels are awesome when they're done right. I love the Mass Effect books and comics. I just wish they came in hardcover... paperback books suck.
@previous
Why is that a bad thing? From the description, it doesn't sound too bad. Do you like it?
Anonymous O joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 6 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,934
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cat !COOOOOLbus replied with this 9 months ago, 29 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #196,972
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,176
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 double-posted this 9 months ago, 58 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,177
@196,934
That's kind of like House of Leaves, which is a pretty good book
That's kind of like House of Leaves, which is a pretty good book
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,178
@previous
I've never read House of Leaves, but that's not good advertisement for either.
I've never read House of Leaves, but that's not good advertisement for either.
Fox !FXYGNx1XR. joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 59 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,179
Alan Wake.
it's like the game.
nothing else to say.
it's like the game.
nothing else to say.
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,183
@197,178
What, you don't like a challenge?
What, you don't like a challenge?
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,184
@previous
Not in fiction. Not if the "challenge" is "figure out how to read this random gibberish."
Not in fiction. Not if the "challenge" is "figure out how to read this random gibberish."
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hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,186
@previous
Fair enough. I like the sense of accomplishment from understanding literature written in dialects and such
Fair enough. I like the sense of accomplishment from understanding literature written in dialects and such
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,192
@previous
That is perfectly understandable. Aside from House of Leaves and the book in that screenshot, are there any others you've enjoyed?
That is perfectly understandable. Aside from House of Leaves and the book in that screenshot, are there any others you've enjoyed?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,194
@previous
Hm, books written in "old" English (real old English is basically German/Dutch) like the Bible (it really is interesting) and Antigone
Hm, books written in "old" English (real old English is basically German/Dutch) like the Bible (it really is interesting) and Antigone
Triptych !LightPenis replied with this 9 months ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,348
cccuuunnttt !nIGga.SL0w joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 7 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,366
Just started Titan by Ron Chernow, though I'm not sure I'll finish it anytime soon. It's a biography of John D. Rockefeller -- as all of Chernow's books, very good (so far).
I would also recommend The House of Morgan and Washington by the same author (about J.P. Morgan and his son, and George Washington, respectively). One of the best biographers out there.
I would also recommend The House of Morgan and Washington by the same author (about J.P. Morgan and his son, and George Washington, respectively). One of the best biographers out there.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,562
@197,348
Eh... I'm still not sold on how it's presented, but if you like it enough to mention it in at least two threads now, I'll check it out later.
@previous
> though I'm not sure I'll finish it anytime soon.
Is it particularly long, or are you rather busy lately?
Eh... I'm still not sold on how it's presented, but if you like it enough to mention it in at least two threads now, I'll check it out later.
@previous
> though I'm not sure I'll finish it anytime soon.
Is it particularly long, or are you rather busy lately?
Fuchs !!4KU9PSdLG joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 9 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,571
Mostly various excepts about the Middle Ages. It's all right.
cccuuunnttt !nIGga.SL0w replied with this 9 months ago, 23 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,589
@197,562
I'm busy. It's long too.
I'm busy. It's long too.
Anonymous O replied with this 9 months ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,632
@197,184Finnegans Wake isn't gibberish, it's just overstuffed with meaning. Here's a website dedicated to picking apart the allusions and puns word-by-word: http://www.fweet.org/cgi-bin/fw_grep.cgi?r=1&b=1&i=1&s=^003 (the first page)
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Anonymous S joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,633
Hex in the city by simon green is alright, its basically a paranomal film noir shit, also, dat cover.LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 10 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,741
@previous
That is one amazing cover.
@197,632
My faith in sapient life has just plummeted. Thanks a lot.
That is one amazing cover.
@197,632
My faith in sapient life has just plummeted. Thanks a lot.
ltamake !!onnLC5KY8 joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 12 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,750
WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange's War On Secrecy.
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 4 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,884
Anonymous U joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 30 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #197,903
The Turner Diaries
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 2 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,081
@197,884
Does that actually work?
Does that actually work?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 9 months ago, 28 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,098
@previous
Haven't tried it yet. It was on sale for 99 cents so I figured y not
Haven't tried it yet. It was on sale for 99 cents so I figured y not
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 18 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,627
I'm now reading the Poisonwood Bible,a vegetable gardeners encyclopedia, and Around the world in Six Glasses which is about the history of beer, wine, tea, coffee, liquor, and soda.
LatestDude !fdNXKPsJjE (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 57 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,662
@previous
Are you a vegetable gardener? Otherwise, that's a rather random book to pick up for recreation. :P
Are you a vegetable gardener? Otherwise, that's a rather random book to pick up for recreation. :P
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,666
@previous
I am actually planning on growing and canning my own produce. But, I do tend to read books that have nothing to do with my life. Once, I came back from the Goodwill bookstore will a lot of self help titles that dealt with drunken and toxic parents and abusive relationships. Coworkers tried to stage an intervention until I told them that I'm just weird, not dysfunctional.
I am actually planning on growing and canning my own produce. But, I do tend to read books that have nothing to do with my life. Once, I came back from the Goodwill bookstore will a lot of self help titles that dealt with drunken and toxic parents and abusive relationships. Coworkers tried to stage an intervention until I told them that I'm just weird, not dysfunctional.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B double-posted this 9 months ago, 27 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,667
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
It does surprise me. Why don't you read?
It does surprise me. Why don't you read?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B triple-posted this 9 months ago, 9 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,678
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
Do you read in other ways? Like magazines, newspapers, or on the internet?
Do you read in other ways? Like magazines, newspapers, or on the internet?
Anonymous W joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,683
I read random sections of 'Jurassic Park' while I take dumps.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 12 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,691
@previous
That's a good book. How are you liking it?
That's a good book. How are you liking it?
Anonymous W replied with this 9 months ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,697
@previous
I like it!
Someday I will read it cover to cover, but it is great just reading parts of it.
I pretty much know the story from having seen the movie anyway, but the more of the book I check out the more I want to read all of it.
I like it!
Someday I will read it cover to cover, but it is great just reading parts of it.
I pretty much know the story from having seen the movie anyway, but the more of the book I check out the more I want to read all of it.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,698
@previous
I even liked the sequels. Which type of book do you normally read?
I even liked the sequels. Which type of book do you normally read?
Anonymous W replied with this 9 months ago, 12 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,716
@previous
Postmodern mindfucks.
Postmodern mindfucks.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,719
@previous
Such as? I'm not familiar with that genre.
Such as? I'm not familiar with that genre.
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 52 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,758
@198,666
That's a very interesting habit. It reminds me of an article on Rock Paper Shotgun by a guy who liked to play inane, boring games precisely because they weren't fun: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/08/street-cleanin-man-street-cleaning-simulator/
@198,716
Best genre name ever. Even though I have no idea what books it'd actually be referring to.
Also, testing a secure tripcode for the hell of it.
That's a very interesting habit. It reminds me of an article on Rock Paper Shotgun by a guy who liked to play inane, boring games precisely because they weren't fun: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/08/street-cleanin-man-street-cleaning-simulator/
@198,716
Best genre name ever. Even though I have no idea what books it'd actually be referring to.
Also, testing a secure tripcode for the hell of it.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 9 months ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,762
@previous
I'm reading it now. I really liked the games Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing if that is in any way similar.
I'm reading it now. I really liked the games Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing if that is in any way similar.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B double-posted this 9 months ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,848
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
What types of things interest you?
What types of things interest you?
TrollBuster3000 joined in and replied with this 9 months ago, 53 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #198,882
i have to read some book on christian leadership... blergh. after that i want to read a book about the school of salamanca
Anonymous W replied with this 9 months ago, 4 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #199,200
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 9 months ago, 58 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #199,257
@previous
Reading through his bibliography, he's a very prolific science fiction author, but I'm not sure what you mean by "postmodern mindfuck." Can you elaborate on the concept for me, please?
Reading through his bibliography, he's a very prolific science fiction author, but I'm not sure what you mean by "postmodern mindfuck." Can you elaborate on the concept for me, please?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 9 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #199,621
@199,200
I've actually read a lot of his work, but still don;t understand the meaning of that genre.
I've actually read a lot of his work, but still don;t understand the meaning of that genre.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B double-posted this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #199,622
@198,882
Maybe you should read Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists by Dan Barker and try and think outside of the box.
Maybe you should read Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists by Dan Barker and try and think outside of the box.
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StatistSocialist3000 replied with this 8 months ago, 12 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,353
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 17 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,863
@previous
Buy "outside of the box" I meant that you don't read texts that are critical of Christianity or even the sacred texts of other religions. You've told me so yourself.
Buy "outside of the box" I meant that you don't read texts that are critical of Christianity or even the sacred texts of other religions. You've told me so yourself.
StatistSocialist3000 replied with this 8 months ago, 9 hours later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,513
@previous
> mfw I've told you no such thing
Just because I haven't read the Book of Mormon... I have read the Bhagavad Gita, the Eipc of Gilgamesh, several of Plato's works. I have a Quran that I will read soon and probably try to do some assignments on it in the themes of logic and liberty in Christianity and Islam. I have read Darwin's Origin of Species.
I am not in a box.
> mfw I've told you no such thing
Just because I haven't read the Book of Mormon... I have read the Bhagavad Gita, the Eipc of Gilgamesh, several of Plato's works. I have a Quran that I will read soon and probably try to do some assignments on it in the themes of logic and liberty in Christianity and Islam. I have read Darwin's Origin of Species.
I am not in a box.
Breakfast of Champions !!snnYcROO9 joined in and replied with this 8 months ago, 51 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,536
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,537
@previous
> first letter in the sentence lowercase instead of uppercase
> no ending punctuation mark
Typical man.
> first letter in the sentence lowercase instead of uppercase
> no ending punctuation mark
Typical man.
Breakfast of Champions !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 6 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,541
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 8 months ago, 6 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,547
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE joined in and replied with this 8 months ago, 2 hours later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,584
I've been reading The Book of Honorius lately.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 9 hours later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,949
@previous
Please tell us about it.
Please tell us about it.
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 8 months ago, 14 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,970
@previous
It's interesting and informative. There are many chapters and the topics vary. It has detailed instructions on demonic summoning and how to control them for your own benefit.
It's interesting and informative. There are many chapters and the topics vary. It has detailed instructions on demonic summoning and how to control them for your own benefit.
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 2 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,977
cool and edgi xDswamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 8 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,982
@previous
I thought that you hated that book?
I thought that you hated that book?
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 8 months ago, 12 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,992
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,995
@201,982
My mom made me buy it
My mom made me buy it
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 8 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,996
@201,584
Strange. What got you interested in such a odd subject?
Strange. What got you interested in such a odd subject?
swamplights !!V3J448+/B double-posted this 8 months ago, 18 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,997
@201,995
Why?
Why?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,998
@previous
Summer reading. I told her I can reread it as a PDF but she had to get all fussy
Summer reading. I told her I can reread it as a PDF but she had to get all fussy
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 8 months ago, 30 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,999
@201,996
It seemed interesting. I've had some success with ritual summoning and am convinced that there is something to it.
It seemed interesting. I've had some success with ritual summoning and am convinced that there is something to it.
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 37 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,001
@201,998
Why would she care about how you read, instead of just what you read?
Why would she care about how you read, instead of just what you read?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 35 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,002
@previous
You ask her
You ask her
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 22 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,003
@previous
You didn't ask her?
You didn't ask her?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,005
@previous
My mom's just difficult sometimes, okay
My mom's just difficult sometimes, okay
swamplights !!V3J448+/B replied with this 8 months ago, 6 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,010
@previous
Do you fight with her often?
Do you fight with her often?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,012
@previous
No
No
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 8 months ago, 37 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,016
Why does your mother want you to read Fahrenheit 451?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,022
@previous
its summer reading for school but since i wasnt there last year i get a month to finish summer reading (grapes of wrath and fahrenheit 451)
its summer reading for school but since i wasnt there last year i get a month to finish summer reading (grapes of wrath and fahrenheit 451)
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,026
@previous
Well that was silly of you to leave it this late. Why don't you download the cliff notes and memorise those?
Well that was silly of you to leave it this late. Why don't you download the cliff notes and memorise those?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,028
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 8 months ago, 19 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,072
Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA joined in and replied with this 8 months ago, 1 hour later, 5 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,141
Principles of Economics textbook
Anonymous D replied with this 8 months ago, 2 weeks later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #213,783
bump
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 8 months ago, 4 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #213,785
r04rabuse
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 8 months ago, 1 minute later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #213,786
@202,141
Sounds enthralling!
I'm currently reading 'The Scarecrow'. I'm trying to read at least two books a month...
Sounds enthralling!
I'm currently reading 'The Scarecrow'. I'm trying to read at least two books a month...
cat !COOOOOLbus replied with this 8 months ago, 9 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #213,797
@213,785
i asked for it
thanks r04r
@OP
currently i'm reading Ben Franklin's Autobiography. pretty interesting
i asked for it
thanks r04r
@OP
currently i'm reading Ben Franklin's Autobiography. pretty interesting
Flonne !jEsTERxAng joined in and replied with this 8 months ago, 13 minutes later, 3 weeks after the original post[^] [v] #213,813
