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What books do you read?

Started by Strolen Oct 16, 2002 366 posts Locked

  1. What books do you read?

    #81
    For the past few weeks, I've been reading the Hyperion series (Hyperion, the Fall of Hyperion, Endymion, the Rise of Endymion)
    They're damn good books, especially if you're a big fan of sci-fi.

  2. What books do you read?

    #82
    cool who wrote them?

  3. What books do you read?

    #83
    Dan Simmons

  4. What books do you read?

    #84
    Without Remorse. I did like that one.
    Haven't heard of some of the others.

    Read a armload of historical books on pirates and the British Navy recently but finally got out of that mood and read
    Train Man by Deutermann (which was a pretty good book despite the silly title)

    and just started

    Pattern Recognition by Gibson.

  5. What books do you read?

    #85
    Hmmm. Terry Pratchett is ALWAYS a great writer...
    Yeah, and Hyperion truly was good series of books.
    I've been reading on John Steinbeck lately. He is good too.
    And, of course, a lot of poems. Pentti Saarikoski, my favorite poetist has made some books which are like bibles to me.

    I read a lot, usually I read a book or two per day and I just don't have will to put all the books I've read lately.

    Yeah, and I've been reading R.A. Salvatores Dark Elf -trilogy about the third time now. I hate those books, but I have to read them now because I have to study the facts about the world of dark elves for my own world which I've been constructing for the last seven years.

    It quite pisses me off sometimes.

  6. What books do you read?

    #86
    Back in the day the dark elf was the coolest thing since sliced bread. Now, I have much trouble going back and reading them. Ruins my good memory of the books. Sort of like Shannara series. Remember loving it when I first read them. Now, I can't even get through them so I tend to just live with the memories.

  7. What books do you read?

    #87
    Well, they're still quite good when you compare them to Tad Williams' books or to Ice Wind Dale -trilogy. There are some interesting characters, like Masoj or Alton and Belwar and like in Salvatores books. (And of course Artemis Entreri and Jarlaxle) But Drizzt usually pisses me off. I've always hated the books because everyone, and especially Drizzt, is so cruel. Goblins and orcs have souls too you know?

    Yeah, and Artemis (of course) had to be ruined with this:
    "Hi, I'm Artemis Entreri and... oh my god! I got my foot slipped and I'm falling to the deep dephts of the Abyss! But... oh, what a luck, just for a coincidence, there was a BIG spider web/Jarlaxle's Little Helpers/Some Magical Thingie (TM) below which saved my life. Phew, that was close!"

    God damn.

  8. What books do you read?

    #88
    I've been reading Lovecraft. I likes Lovecraft. Will have to get some more. The man makes Stephen King look like a hack.

    I've just finished my first foray into manga (which, if you don't know, is the comics series that most anime are based on.) One Piece: Romance Dawn. Will definitely have to get more of all types.

    Vulcan's Forge. By JAck DuBrul, I think. It's a really good conspiracy theory/adventure/all around ass-kicking book.

    Amazonia. I THINK it's done by DuBrul as well, but I'll have to check. Also a very good book.

    Congo, Michael Crichton. Loved the book, hated the movie.

    Rats, Bats, and Vats, by Dave Freer and Eric Flint. Science Fiction with some decidedly comedic moments.

    The Weekly World News, when they have a headline I can't resist. I really think that the authors are all on recreational drugs of some sort.

  9. What books do you read?

    #89
    The Conan Books (Conan the Savage, Conan and the Red Brotherhood, Hyborian Age Vol. 1, so on.)

    Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Great manga, there.)

  10. What books do you read?

    #90
    Books I read. Well, the game is principally inspired by The Illuminatus Trilogy by Roberts Shea and Wilson.
    Anything by Frank Herbert, esp. Dune.
    Roger Zelazny, Amber etc.
    Philip K Dick, though I prefer the films, like Total Recall.
    Robert Sheckley, a forgotten master of humorous SF.
    AE Van Vogt, esp The Null A Stories. (thanx for Non Aristotlean Thinking!!!!!)
    Ian M Banks, on a good day. Against a Dark Background is a MUST.
    Michael Moorcock, esp The Knight of the Swords.
    AA Attanasio, BRILLIANT times 3.
    Ian Flemming.
    Poul Anderson.
    Piers Antony.
    Alan Dean Foster.
    Isaac Asimov.
    Arthur C Clarke.
    Robert Heinlein.
    HGWells.
    Can’t forget Kurt Vonnegut Jnr. The Sirens of Titan is one of the best books ever.
    So, you see, it’s mainly classic SF and Science Fantasy. Piers and AA Attanasio are probably the newest. These days I’m more into SF Films, as since Star Trek, things have got pretty cool on the movie scene. As for the films I like, I’m sure you’ll be able to predict that. The main theme I look for is a clever plot, or informative ideas (Arthur C. Clarke).
    And if you’ve never read Modesty Blaise……..

    Of course, if you’ve read Illuminatus, the game makes a lot more sense. But if you want to know more about Discordianism, look up Principia Discordia up on the web (it’s a 60 page book on the net/free like)

  11. What books do you read?

    #91
    I Have read the dark-elf trilogy, the icewind dale trilogy, the legacy of the drow series, and the spine of the world series. All based off of Drizzt DoUrden and ive found them to be quite good(although to be honest i skip most of the fight scenes). But currently I'm reading "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" part II. That is the series that dynasty warriors was based off of. It is also one of chinas' first novels.

  12. What books do you read?

    #92
    Just so you know, all of you:

    The most ancient literature ever discovered that was written on any kind of paper is the Diamond Sutra, a several-thousand-year-old Buddhist text.

  13. What books do you read?

    #93
    I don't read books.....there for loooooooosssssseeeeeerrrrrssss like you....well i actually read horror but thats i like

  14. What books do you read?

    #94
    Well, I think that explains a lot about rabalaK there, doesn't it?

  15. What books do you read?

    #95
    Tom Clany's

    Cardinale in the Kremlin
    Executive Order
    Op Center
    The Sum of all Fears

    All very good but difficult. :)

  16. Clancy Good

    #96
    I like his military non fiction. I am adapting the information in his submarine book to a space game (for star ships), using the armor book for inspiration on a Hammer's Slammers like game, and Airforce for Kerren.

    I like some of his work. Ops center is interesting. I really liked Net Force and recomend it as near future science fiction (or even a very pleasant cyberpunk).


    If you don't know who we are talking about, try
    http://www.clancyfaq.com/

  17. What books do you read?

    #97
    I cant stand hystorical books and most science fiction. I can somewhat stand hystorical fiction (ROTK). I mostly read fantasy because i love magic and swordplay. Don't get me wrong I HATE harry potter, he gives Wizards a pathetic name.

  18. What books do you read?

    #98
    "Historical", Magus.

  19. What books do you read?

    #99
    I have just finished reading a Greyhawk novel called "Against the Giants". It was very well written, for it really gave you an incite into the characters (races and classes). I know this is a module, and I would love to play in it someday.

  20. What books do you read?

    #100
    Anne McCafferey is one of my favourites.
    And R.A Salvatore...
    ohh I really read too much...

  21. What books do you read?

    #101
    Lately I've been reading the extremely good "Song of Ice and Fire" series. It's fantastic!

  22. What books do you read?

    #102
    well if ya like fantasy/adventure novels...(duh)
    'Forrgotten realms' books are great.
    Espesh anything written by R.A Salvatore or Ed Greenwood.
    Has anyone else ever read Harry Harrisons 'Bill the galatic hero and the planet of bottled brains'?
    thats kinda funny in a scary way!

  23. What books do you read?

    #103
    hmmm comedy sci/fi and fantsy books...they're okay

  24. What books do you read?

    #104
    I agree that harry potter books make wizards look bad.

    I have just finished reading 'I Robot' which is a pretty good book and hopefully I'll read the other two books in the robot series in the near future.

  25. What books do you read?

    #105
    In accordance to the Harry Potter series I feel that I must first state that I understand your point. However, as I work with many children I have seen the affect that this particular series has on children. This series was not written for most avid fantasy readers; it is more like a bridge between contemporary realism and fantasy. I have wittnessed many children begin with this series and then while waiting for the next enstalment pick up another fantasy book and read it. I know of one girl in the seventh grade who after reading this series has began reading Anne McCafferty's Dragons of Pern, and another who has picked up the Narnia series, and yet another who is currently reading Paloni's Eragon. I believe that children need these bridges to enter into the world that is fantasy. These books are meant to merely excite children enough to want to continue to read, and trust me to get a child to read anything these days is a miricle all its own.

  26. What books do you read?

    #106
    Bah!
    I disagree!

    But anyway...
    I'm currently reading "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov.

  27. What books do you read?

    #107
    Disagree with what? that Harry Potter doesn't open a new world of reading for todays youth? what planet have you been stuck on? I said that this series should not be recomended for the more avid fantasy reader, but it does gently allow a child to discover the great world that is fantasy, and it does push them into reading better more complex books. Though I am inclined to disagree with you Cap'n let it be known that I respect you opinion as i would anyone elses who disagreed with my own! ( The freind that is looking over my shoulder right now said that I sounded a bit pushy! ) :roll:

  28. What books do you read?

    #108
    Meh. *Shrugs*

  29. What books do you read?

    #109
    before i start, id just like to say that I hate harry Potter with a passion. He has ruined todays image of great magicians.
    Anyway, lately I have been ready interview with the Vampire, by Anne Rice. It is a awsome book that i highly recommend.

  30. What books do you read?

    #110
    Don't say "hate"!
    It's too strong a word to apply to such a menial topic.

    I've thought about reading Interview With A Vampire. I think I will. But first, I must finish Clan of the Cave Bear.

  31. What books do you read?

    #111
    You should read it. It is the book that brought me out of my retirement.

  32. What books do you read?

    #112
    Harry Potter. Hmmm. Haven't read them. I am currently reading The Hobbit to my 4 year old son and he is really enjoying it and asks a lot of questions. I was thinking of starting Harry Potter afterwards.

    I think Harry Potter has its place. I equate it to the Dragonlance Series way back when with Raistlin and Tanis and all the favorites. I LOVED those books when I first read them over 12 years ago or so. I tried to read them again 2 years ago and I couldn't. I have been exposed to so much excellent fantasy and SF since then that it was painful to read and I dumped them. The Shannarra series too. That SUCKS!!! But when I first read it I was mesmorized.

    I will probably like Harry Potter from the view that it is a child's book. I pretty much agree with Adel on this one. Any books that get them reading is good. Any books that get them reading fantasy are better.

    Clan of the Cave Bear was good. Plains of Passage Or Mammoth Hunters or whatever the next book was called...probably drops a rating or two. I remember being bored and skipping many many pages to get through it. Good ending but it drags in the middle. Don't dogear all the graphic parts Cap'n. ;)

  33. What books do you read?

    #113
    Actually, it has been proven that children who are obsessive readers suffer socially in the long run.

  34. What books do you read?

    #114
    Fuck that noise!
    Yes, my reading screwed me up in elementary school, but I'm fine now, okay? Fine!
    Reading makes you more intelligent, increases your vocabulary, and is kick-ass.

    Clan of the Cave Bear...I don't know if I like the author's style. It seems boring and bad to me. Ugh. Ugh. *Begins to shudder* It's begun! I don't like the book anymore! Ack! Aaaagh!

  35. What books do you read?

    #115
    Actually, i wasn't refering to you, it was an actuall study. But now that you mention it, ITS TRUE!

  36. What books do you read?

    #116
    You are a very unpleasant person.

  37. What books do you read?

    #117
    I'm going to be hypocritical here. I just saw the new harry potter movie, and i liked it. Let me tell you why though... because Hermoine is getting pretty hot.

  38. What books do you read?

    #118
    Is it wrong that I find you apalling? :roll:

  39. What books do you read?

    #119
    If you knew him like I did, you would always be apalled.

  40. What books do you read?

    #120
    I will probably like Harry Potter from the view that it is a child's book.


    Well, I have to disagree in this point! The first two or maybe even three books are for children, but the fourth and the fifth are definitely not! The cruelty which is described in these books is nothing for little children. I wouldn't allow my children to read them before they're twelve years old. Or even a bit older. It's not only the cruelty, it's confusing and hard to understand, too. Those things with the ministry and everything. I had to read one chapter of the fourth book twice 'cause I didn't get what the facts were. Well, I first read the books in English and didn't understand half of them (of the last two books).

    Well, at that time I'm reading a book by Wolfgang Hohlbein. It' called Azrael. When I'm finished I will read Azrael - The Return. I don't think you know Hohlbein but he's a great author. His book Dark is also great. He's one of my most favorite authors! :)

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