housemd 338 Posted April 3, 2013 I've started reading "The Trial" by Franz Kafka for my class. This year is all about reading the 20th century classics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted April 15, 2013 just started The Andromeda Strain, every time I tell people I enjoy Crichton's books they ask if I've read this one, I'm hoping it doesn't disappoint, but none of the books I've read have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted April 15, 2013 The Daylight War By Peter V. Brett. This is book three in "The Demon Cycle" series. I discovered the first book The Warded Man by complete accident a few years back and have been captivated ever since. I waited almost 2 YEARS for this one to come out and I am loving it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted April 15, 2013 Just bought this the other day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omerta+ 1,206 Posted May 15, 2013 All of our political debates got me asking an important question. What do I really know ? I thought I had a firm grasp to an extent I would say was halfway accurate. This book however, is giving insight to things I did not know, to be specific the viewpoints that shaped it and the original intent of some of the things we abide by. It started slow but it is picking up quickly. This coupled with other books I have sitting next to my hammock should make me more well rounded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted May 15, 2013 I keep forgetting about this thread, Andromeda Strain was pretty good, I didn't like it as much as other Crichton books I've read but still a good read I'm about halfway through another Scott Turow book, Reversible Errors which has been very good so far, from the books I've read Turow does a great job of keeping you guessing the whole way through but leaving you with an "I should have seen that coming" feeling at the end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Recently finished The Racketeer by Grisham. Not one of his best books but a pretty entertaining story that keeps you guessing about exactly what's going on. Edited May 16, 2013 by SteVo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted May 19, 2013 The Postcard Killers. by James Patterson. The speed with which he publishes novels, I may never finish my quest to read every one of his books...until he dies, at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted May 19, 2013 I just got home from the bookstore. This is what I bought and what I'll be reading this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted May 19, 2013 I just got home from the bookstore. This is what I bought and what I'll be reading this summer. Lolita and Pride and Prejudice are pretty fantastic reads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSUViking 505 Posted May 19, 2013 Started Lord of the Flies in school recently. I'm enjoying it thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted May 19, 2013 Lolita and Pride and Prejudice are pretty fantastic reads. So I've heard! They're recommended to me time and time again and I saw them on the "Classics" bookshelf at Hastings. Figured why not? Now seems like a good time to finally buy them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted May 19, 2013 After finishing The Trial (which was a great read,btw), I decided to start reading some novels by Mario Puzo. I started The Fortunate Pilgrim today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted June 6, 2013 currently reading Bill Bryson A Walk in the Woods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted June 17, 2013 finished A Walk in the Woods and really enjoyed it, I'm going to have to look for some of Bryson's other books I'm now reading Grisham's The Confession, which has been good so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted June 18, 2013 Finished 3 books in the past few weeks. Snow by Orhan Pamuk was absolutely phenomenal and the insight into Islamic culture was fascinating. We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver was interesting but awful in reference to what it could have been. It could have been an interesting take on the mental state of a character who would eventually go on a killing spree but instead seemed like reading the early years of Michael Myers. The kid was evil. Great. A fucking horror novel. The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold. Incredibly boring for about 100 pages but eventually picked up and became a decent novel. She took a few turns that I felt ridiculous, but hey, that's Sebold for you. It was good, but it was no The Lovely Bones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted June 18, 2013 Just started Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson. The second book had a really strong climax, and I'm finding that seems to be Erikson's strength, he does a solid job building up and then surprises you with the end game. Something I'm not a fan of is how many random ass races he has scattered all over the place and how hard it is to keep track of all of them. Jhags, JAghuts, Trells, T'lann Imass's, Tiste Andii's... I have no idea. Best characters: 1. Quick Ben 2. Kalam Mekhar 3. Duiker. 4. Apsalar/Sorry 5. Rallick Nom (come back please.) Worst Characters: 1. Kruppe. (Don't come back please.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted June 18, 2013 About halfway through Gatsby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted June 18, 2013 Just started Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson. The second book had a really strong climax, and I'm finding that seems to be Erikson's strength, he does a solid job building up and then surprises you with the end game. Something I'm not a fan of is how many random ass races he has scattered all over the place and how hard it is to keep track of all of them. Jhags, JAghuts, Trells, T'lann Imass's, Tiste Andii's... I have no idea. Best characters: 1. Quick Ben 2. Kalam Mekhar 3. Duiker. 4. Apsalar/Sorry 5. Rallick Nom (come back please.) Worst Characters: 1. Kruppe. (Don't come back please.) Book three is amazing, IMO. You should enjoy it. And it doesn't seem like it's going to be much longer until you've surpassed me. I'm only on book four as I kinda got distracted by other books (damn you, Lovecraft and your writing of a billion books)... Might be time to pick them back up. We share hate for Kruppe. By far the worst character, and it's compounded by how much time the books spend on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted June 18, 2013 About halfway through Gatsby. How is that book so far? I've been considering reading it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted June 19, 2013 How is that book so far? I've been considering reading it. It's one of the greatest novels ever written. Don't consider reading it. You must read it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) It's really unfortunate that most people in our generation don't know how amazing The Great Gatsby is, but I think that has something to do with it being taught way too early. It's too complex for high school sophomores. Edited June 19, 2013 by BwareDWare94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted June 19, 2013 It makes me feel bad that I'm pretty much the only one on here that didn't like The Great Gatsby. =/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted June 19, 2013 It makes me feel bad that I'm pretty much the only one on here that didn't like The Great Gatsby. =/ How old were you when you read it? Most people who read it when in high school revisit it and love it, even if they'd hated it before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted June 19, 2013 I wasn't a fan but It probably helps your hypothesis that I read it in high school. I just don't like the setting. I get that there are deeper meanings and themes to be explored, but when every character grates on your nerves, it's kind of hard to see it for what it's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
