Spoilers What Book Are You Reading?

[ritmomundo]

Just recently finished Dan Brown's Inferno.

It was interesting in the way Dan Brown's books typically are. I normally like how he injects some historical background/significance into the story, but this time, there were just too many irrelevant history lessons. On several occasions, I found my mind wandering, or I'd skim through paragraphs just to get back to the main story.

 

[maflynn]

At 225 pages, way to short for a novel imo.

Its funny you say this, because, as I'm reading A World Out of Time, one thing struck me, how short this book is compared to most other modern day novels.

There seems to be a move to for bigger books, because this book dates back to the 1970s and is 264 pages and many current books are in the 300 to 400 page range.

 

[Huntn]

Its funny you say this, because, as I'm reading A World Out of Time, one thing struck me, how short this book is compared to most other modern day novels.

There seems to be a move to for bigger books, because this book dates back to the 1970s and is 264 pages and many current books are in the 300 to 400 page range.

Usually I'm winding down in the last 200 pages.

I'm back to reading War of Honor.

 

[S.B.G]

Usually I'm winding down in the last 200 pages.

I'm back to reading War of Honor.

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Wow, you're way farther along in the Honor series than I am. I fell off reading A Short Victorious War and need to get back to it. I love it and enjoy reading it, so I'm at fault for being lazy in not keeping up with it.

I think I'll spend some time today with it and, gasp, take a break from MacRumors for a little while.

 

[Huntn]

Wow, you're way farther along in the Honor series than I am. I fell off reading A Short Victorious War and need to get back to it. I love it and enjoy reading it, so I'm at fault for being lazy in not keeping up with it.

I think I'll spend some time today with it and, gasp, take a break from MacRumors for a little while.

Oh come on, MacRumors moderation should not be even a part time job... you should have plenty of time to adventure with Honor.

That said, it took me two weeks to read the Sookie book so I've decided I'm going to designate at least 2 nights a week to reading. Fingers crossed I can keep that going.

 

[S.B.G]

Oh come on, MacRumors moderation should not be even a part time job... you should have plenty of time to adventure with Honor. It took me two weeks to read the Sookie book so I've decided I'm going to designate at least 2 nights a week to reading. Fingers crossed I can keep that going.

You're absolutely right, I do have time to spend with Honor, but I also enjoy reading and participating here as well, mod duties aside.

I like your idea of setting aside 2 nights a week for reading. I've tried to spend about an hour a day for reading once and that lasted for a while. I should try to do that again.

 

[ohbrilliance]

Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. Most of the way through and thoroughly enjoying the read.

 

[pachyderm]

Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. Most of the way through and thoroughly enjoying the read.

if you haven't already read A Tale Of Two Cities i highly recommend!!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. Most of the way through and thoroughly enjoying the read.

One of the most chilling opening scenes in fiction. An excellent and fascinating book.

if you haven't already read A Tale Of Two Cities i highly recommend!!

Ah, another really interesting book. (An interesting aside: Mrs Thatcher, then still Prime Minister, and somewhat missing the point, in the eyes of French commentators, gave a first edition of the book as a gift to then President Francois Mitterrand on the occasion of the bicentennial of the French revolution in 1989).

One thing worth remembering is that, when Dickens was younger, he would have been able to talk with (and listen to) people who had actually lived through the French Revolution - it was still a part of (fading) living memory in the earlier part of his life, and in the earlier part of the century, - and, as with many revolutions, if you didn't get minced in all of the upheavals, you tended to live for a very long time indeed. (For example, Robespierre's sisters lived until the middle of the 19th century, dying, in advanced old age, but still guardians and keepers of the pure well springs of the revolutionary spirit and his legacy to the very end).

On Charles Dickens himself, I've always rather liked David Copperfield, and it is probably my favourite work by Dickens.

 

[mscriv]

Last week I started reading Dan Reiland's Amplified Leadership: 5 Practices to Establish Influence, Build People, and Impact Others for a Lifetime
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It's been really great so far. Although it's geared toward ministry I would highly recommend it as the focus on relationships would be valuable to anyone. Additionally, it could be easily applied to the working world and business relationships.

 

[Mousse]

I read Paradise Lost years ago, but could not understand half of what Milton was writing. Now I've got an English translated (har-har, English translation of an English work. Hardy-har-har.). It's easier reading now. The nice thing about this book was it has the original text as well. Very noice.

They had the kindle version for free yesterday. My kindle has paid for itself 10 times over with all the free books Amazon gives away from time to time.

 

[ucfgrad93]

I am currently reading The Art of the Impossible (Star Trek: Lost Era III) on my Kindle.

 

[pachyderm]

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I've recently read 'Landsong' by Geraint Jones. A lovely, beautifully written, exquisitely observed, coming of age story set against the backdrop of the country that was then called Rhodesia's history from the 1940s to the 1970s.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Just bought "Money - The Unauthorised Biography" by Felix Martin. It received excellent reviews in The Guardian and The Observer, so I am looking forward to reading it.

 

[Shrink]

Just bought "Money - The Unauthorised Biography" by Felix Martin. It received excellent reviews in The Guardian and The Observer, so I am looking forward to reading it.

Yes, but have you read any of the really important and informative reviews in some reliable papers, like The Sun, or the Daily Star?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yes, but have you read any of the really important and informative reviews in some reliable papers, like The Sun, or the Daily Star?

Ah, an achilles heel of mine. Some may go so far as to term it intolerant. Perhaps, even, a little prejudiced. Actually, perhaps, deeply prejudiced.

However. Sigh. Well, I own to it. About Mr Murdoch, and the damage he has done, I confess to holding, ah, strong views. This means, that I will not buy anything published by Mr Murdoch, a promise made to myself decades ago. As a consequence, I will not even read, pick up, carry, or acknowledge, his loathsome media empire........So, such paragons of intelligent reportage and purveyors of in depth critical analysis as the Sun and the Daily Star, I pass with narrowed, and averted eyes......

 

[ucfgrad93]

I am currently reading The Courtship of Princess Leia on my Kindle.

 

[bbvip]

still in the middle of LOTR The two Towers

 

[Happybunny]

I have been neglecting both my French reading and writing skills lately.


De affaire de Hautefaye parfois appelée « drame de Hautefaye », est relative au supplice et la mise à mort par immolation d'Alain de Monéys, lors d'une foire dans le village de Hautefaye en Dordogne, le 16 août 1870, et au procès des responsables qui s'ensuivit.
Cette affaire se situe dans le contexte de la guerre franco-allemande et des passions exacerbées qu'elle a provoquées dans la population de ce petit village, à la suite d'un malentendu. Alain de Monéys a en effet été pris pour un Prussien. Les rumeurs de cannibalisme dues à des propos attribués au maire du village et à des actes supposés des villageois ont amplifié le caractère barbare de l'événement.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I have been neglecting both my French reading and writing skills lately.
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De affaire de Hautefaye parfois appelée « drame de Hautefaye », est relative au supplice et la mise à mort par immolation d'Alain de Monéys, lors d'une foire dans le village de Hautefaye en Dordogne, le 16 août 1870, et au procès des responsables qui s'ensuivit.
Cette affaire se situe dans le contexte de la guerre franco-allemande et des passions exacerbées qu'elle a provoquées dans la population de ce petit village, à la suite d'un malentendu. Alain de Monéys a en effet été pris pour un Prussien. Les rumeurs de cannibalisme dues à des propos attribués au maire du village et à des actes supposés des villageois ont amplifié le caractère barbare de l'événement.

I have never read the book you have just cited, but the Franco-German war of 1870 has been covered (usually by French, rather than German, sources) in a number of other books and short stories. The French writer Guy de Maupassant wrote an impressive (and very powerful) short story, set in the same time period, called 'La Mère Sauvage'. To my mind, it is a story which is well worth a read.

 

[Happybunny]

I have never read the book you have just cited, but the Franco-German war of 1870 has been covered (usually by French, rather than German, sources) in a number of other books and short stories. The French writer Guy de Maupassant wrote an impressive (and very powerful) short story, set in the same time period, called 'La Mère Sauvage'. To my mind, it is a story which is well worth a read.

I do believe that you make a very interesting point that nearly all literature from this period (Franco-Prussian war 1870-1871) is French. Like most wars it was the losing side which learnt it's lessons and that had a need to change. That war was the crucible which gave rise to the Belle Époque, which is still regarded as the birth of the Golden age of La Belle La France, all the arts flourished and there was a genuine Joie de vivre.

Paris became the place to visit to have fun and entertainment, and generally be seen.

I will take note of your recommendation 'La Mère Sauvage', Guy de Maupassent is one of the truly great French writers of the short story.

My grandfather had 3 first editions of his work, Une Vie, Au soleil, Notre Coeur. But they were stolen during the war when part of our house was commandeered by the Germans. So you can see why I will be looking forward to reading 'La Mère Sauvage'.

Once again thank you for the recommendation.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I do believe that you make a very interesting point that nearly all literature from this period (Franco-Prussian war 1870-1871) is French. Like most wars it was the losing side which learnt it's lessons and that had a need to change. That war was the crucible which gave rise to the Belle Époque, which is still regarded as the birth of the Golden age of La Belle La France, all the arts flourished and there was a genuine Joie de vivre.

Paris became the place to visit to have fun and entertainment, and generally be seen.

I will take note of your recommendation 'La Mère Sauvage', Guy de Maupassent is one of the truly great French writers of the short story.

My grandfather had 3 first editions of his work, Une Vie, Au soleil, Notre Coeur. But they were stolen during the war when part of our house was commandeered by the Germans. So you can see why I will be looking forward to reading 'La Mère Sauvage'.

Once again thank you for the recommendation.

Actually, my recollection is that is was an exceptionally powerful story, precisely because it recognised that such matters are often best treated in a nuanced way; yes, given what you have just written, I believe that you'll like it, and find it thought provoking.

 

[HE15MAN]

Just finished

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Just finished

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I read that around a year and a half ago, and found it far, far better than the hype surrounding it had suggested. Indeed, sometime, when I have some spare time, I shall re-read - in sequence - all of what has been written so far in the series.