Author Topic: So what are YOU reading? (Read 94036 times)

TGU · « **on:** April 21, 2006, 08:18:24 PM »

Because reading is good, and I always love to hear the recommendations of others.

I just finished up Joe Haldeman's The Forever War yesterday: damn good book! Now I'm working on Heinlein's Starship Troopers. LOVING it.

K · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:38:40 PM »

Prelude To Foundation by Isaac Asimov.

Vel · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:40:21 PM »

Mismeasure of Man by: Stephen Jay Gould

toranoraneko · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:10:01 PM »

Paying The Price: Ignacio Ellacuria and the Murdered Jesuits of El Salvador by Teresa Whitfield...not by choice, mind you. I get to read about the massacre at El Mozote next. Joy.

Gudy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2006, 12:48:05 AM »

Heinlein's Time Enough for Love

It's a bit weaker than I had expected. It has it's good moments, sure, but IMHO both Stranger in a Strange Land and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress are far more entertaining.

S*S · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2006, 01:26:45 AM »

John Wyndhams "The Kraken Wakes"

Brian Clevingers "Nuklear Age"

Alistair Reynolds "Revelation Space"

Considering rereading John Dies At the End. (That's on pointlesswasteoftime.com. If you have not read it, you are a failure and are missing out on one of the great literary works of this era.)

dadu · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:16:56 AM »

Quote from: Gudy on April 22, 2006, 12:48:05 AM

Heinlein's Time Enough for Love

It's a bit weaker than I had expected. It has it's good moments, sure, but IMHO both Stranger in a Strange Land and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress are far more entertaining.

It's his incomprehensible dirty old man phase, I think I gave up on that particular book about half way through... and I'm a Heinlein fan.

Right now I'm reading some pulp sci fi, David Weber's newest Honor Harrington book, At All Costs. It's a little slow going for space opera...

I'm looking to read some bios of people, does anyone have a suggestion for a good Teddy Roosevelt or good Winston Churchill bio to read?

BF Bonebreaker · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:20:08 AM »

I'm reading the Da Vinci Code.

Symmetry · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2006, 05:59:14 AM »

A Million Open Doors by John Barnes

PeachFish · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2006, 08:15:38 AM »

Safe Word: An Erotic S/M Novel by Molly Weatherfield

ThinkandDrive · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2006, 09:03:53 AM »

Books are for boring people.

That is to say, my life is entirely too hectic at the moment to read. :-[

perdurable*sail · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2006, 07:53:35 PM »

currently reading: "Never have your dog stuffed," Alan Alda

on deck: "Anansi Boys," Neil Gaiman

Veneziano · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2006, 08:05:31 PM »

The Alienist

Hippie · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2006, 08:07:54 PM »

Betty Smith's A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Finally. I've owned a copy for years, and I'm just now reading it. So far, I love it.

Yesterday I finished Jack by A.M. Homes. Enjoyable, but not a new favorite.

Lady Malchav · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2006, 10:04:18 PM »

Hippie, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has been in my top five favorite books since I was in 3rd grade. I think it's the only one up there that's not sci-fi/fantasy. I just love the characters, the stories, and the interactions. Everytime I read it (I lost count after 8), I notice new things, and get a different perspective on things I liked, or didnt like, when I read it years ago. I love books like that. I hope you like it. It makes me sad that more people havn't read it.

Right now I'm reading 'Don't Drink Your Milk' by Frank Oski.

ThinkandDrive · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2006, 04:30:55 AM »

Quote from: Miss-Nicole on April 22, 2006, 08:05:31 PM

The Alienist

Oooooh. That's a GREAT book! Rather disturbing at points. But totally fascinating.

Aust_Siannodel · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:01:50 AM »

"Last of the Breed" -Louis L'Amour

Awesome book for how far I am into it, plus, it was free, so I couldn't turn it down.

choctaw · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2006, 09:41:56 AM »

I just finished the first two Drizz't series (after all this time), and I really enjoyed them. Now, I'm looking for something to read next, I'm just not sure where I'll go from here.

Starlock · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2006, 09:45:28 AM »

House Corrino.

The Complete Sherlock Holmes.

Hippie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2006, 04:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Lady Malchav on April 22, 2006, 10:04:18 PM

Hippie, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has been in my top five favorite books since I was in 3rd grade. I think it's the only one up there that's not sci-fi/fantasy. I just love the characters, the stories, and the interactions. Everytime I read it (I lost count after , I notice new things, and get a different perspective on things I liked, or didnt like, when I read it years ago. I love books like that.

I can easily imagine A Tree Grows In Brooklyn becoming one of those books I read numerous times. That's how I feel about Harriet The Spy. I really enjoy reacquainting myself with Harriet every once in a while, and I'm amused, touched, and inspired all over again. I can absolutely see why you love A Tree Grows In Brooklyn so much.

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