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Maklershed · Nov 1, 2015

Wuthering_Heights · Nov 1, 2015

Stephen King, Revival.

Very slow going. I used to be a huge reader, but have waned in recent years. Wish I could get back to it.

theaface · Nov 1, 2015

Just about to start book 5 of Peter James's Roy Grace series. Something something dead something (they all follow the Steven Segal naming convention). Should be more of the same enjoyable nonsense for the most part.

Maklershed · Nov 1, 2015

Nearing the end of The Zona. The second half is a lot better than the first.

The Zona by Nathan Yocum

Uga · Nov 1, 2015

Listened to N (short story), and the first Dark Tower book on audiobooks, enjoyed both.

Just picked up The Dead Lands, and the second Dunk and Egg comic book.

Cade · Nov 1, 2015

Reading The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It's good but weird and doesn't seem like it's anywhere near as old as it is.

Dedication Through Light · Nov 1, 2015

Picked up another nonfiction book Plutocracy in America: How Increasing Inequality Destroys the Middle Class and Exploits the Poor but am reading No Game No Life v1.

The Culture Vulture · Nov 1, 2015

20th Century Ghosts

Finished This Book Is Full Of Spiders, Shackleton's Incredible Journey and Breakfast At Tiffany's last month.

Piecake · Nov 1, 2015

I am currently reading, and while I am only about 50 pages into it, it is quite fascinating so far. I am quite convinced that this will be essential reading for anyone who wants to truly understand the American colonies actions during the 1760s and 1770s, why they fought a war for their independence, and why the debate over the nature of American government and society became so passionate, heated and histrionic during the 1780s-1820s or so.

fakefaker · Nov 1, 2015

Just got to the 2nd book, which is around page 140, in Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa. It took me a bit to get into, as I've been watching stuff on Netflix, but last night it clicked and did around 100 pages. My GF is sick and I don't have a life so all I do then is read haha.

Maklershed · Nov 1, 2015

Finished The Zona (ok) and started Summer of the Apocalypse.

Summer of the Apocalypse by James Van Pelt

Gaz_RB · Nov 1, 2015

Reading Blood Meridian. Heard some depressing things about it.

Switch Back 9 · Nov 1, 2015

Gaz_RB said:
Reading Blood Meridian. Heard some depressing things about it.

It might be my favourite book. So awesome. Certainly bleak, depressing and crazy violent, but a fantastic read with one of the best characters in all of fiction.

mstevens · Nov 1, 2015

Been finally reading a song of fire and ice... About half way through the second book right now. It is blowing me away.

Grady Durden · Nov 1, 2015

Mistborn The Final Empire

Just finished first book. Enjoyed it. Will continue reading series.

Ludovico · Nov 1, 2015

The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal.
Trying to get my life on track, I'm reading and annotating as I go along, and actually doing the practice exercises.
Just starting, so I can't say just how influential this may be, but I'm ready to fix a lot of current issues.

Any recommendations along the same lines are welcome.

linkboy · Nov 1, 2015

Started it a few days ago, just about finishing it up.

krameriffic · Nov 1, 2015

I finished the Wheel of Time at 2AM this morning, now I need something new. I'm thinking Malazan or The Stormlight Archive (or possibly something else by Sanderson).

Anyone have any thoughts about the order to read Sanderson's stuff in?

Raxious · Nov 1, 2015

Still busy reading Virgil's Aeneid. Really enjoying it so far.

Piecake · Nov 1, 2015

Ludovico said:
The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal.
Trying to get my life on track, I'm reading and annotating as I go along, and actually doing the practice exercises.
Just starting, so I can't say just how influential this may be, but I'm ready to fix a lot of current issues.

Any recommendations along the same lines are welcome.

The Power of Habit
Mindset
Making it Stick

Mumei · Nov 1, 2015

Piecake said:
I am currently reading, and while I am only about 50 pages into it, it is quite fascinating so far. I am quite convinced that this will be essential reading for anyone who wants to truly understand the American colonies actions during the 1760s and 1770s, why they fought a war for their independence, and why the debate over the nature of American government and society became so passionate, heated and histrionic during the 1780s-1820s or so.

Well, I'm just glad we're past that stage.

Gabriel_Logan · Nov 1, 2015

Dynasty by Tom Holland. I think I'm gonna make a thread asking what is Gaf's favorite Roman Emperor. This is going to be the chance for all you Elagabalus fans out there to make yourself heard!

Piecake · Nov 2, 2015

Mumei said:
Well, I'm just glad we're past that stage.

I think there is a definite difference

I don't think too many people today think that the opposite party in charge will doom the nation, destroy this experiment in liberty, and doom us to tyranny, despotism, and monarchy. The Republicans seriously believed that is what the federalists were doing, that they were betraying the revolution, setting up a English-style government that would eventually lead to tyrannical monarchy, and which would eventually erode and eliminate the liberties of the people.

The federalists thought that the republicans were traitors, were fomenting disorder and dangerous ideas that would weaken the government, cause divisions, and fracture it from within and without, resulting in anarchy, moboracy, etc etc.

The stakes that they were playing with were a lot higher than the stakes today, or at least the people back then thought so.

Ludovico · Nov 2, 2015

Piecake said:
The Power of Habit

This was next on my list. Sticking with Willpower for now and if I need some supplementary material this is the next one. Thanks for the response!

Mumei · Nov 2, 2015

Piecake said:
I think there is a definite difference

I don't think too many people today think that the opposite party in charge will doom the nation, destroy this experiment in liberty, and doom us to tyranny, despotism, and monarchy. The Republicans seriously believed that is what the federalists were doing, that they were betraying the revolution, setting up a English-style government that would eventually lead to tyrannical monarchy, and which would eventually erode and eliminate the liberties of the people.

The federalists thought that the republicans were traitors, were fomenting disorder and dangerous ideas that would weaken the government, cause divisions, and fracture it from within and without, resulting in anarchy, moboracy, etc etc.

The stakes that they were playing with were a lot higher than the stakes today, or at least the people back then thought so.

I think that sounds more familiar than different, honestly.

TheFrza · Nov 2, 2015

Finally reading Gone Girl. I really wish I would have read before watching the movie...

Next up: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams - Stephen King (11/3/15)

Piecake · Nov 2, 2015

Mumei said:
I think that sounds more familiar than different, honestly.

I guess I don't take a lot of that sort of rhetoric very seriously today, and feel like many of the people who expose it don't actually believe it, but say it to appeal to the base/fringe of their party, since the people who do believe in that sort of rhetoric are at the fringe. For some stupid reason, our electoral system encourages politicians to appeal to this base/fringe over the minority, so we get that sort of rhetorical diarrhea.

I think that is different than the Early Republican period because everyone sincerely believed in the over-heated, doom/gloom, and apocalyptic words that they were expressing. Obviously, I could be wrong about most people today not sharing those views, and could be just wishful thinking on my part that the our society is a bit more stable than it actually is.

Mumei · Nov 2, 2015

Piecake said:
I guess I don't take a lot of that sort of rhetoric very seriously today, and feel like many of the people who expose it don't actually believe it, but say it to appeal to the base/fringe of their party, since the people who do believe in that sort of rhetoric are at the fringe. For some stupid reason, our electoral system encourages politicians to appeal to this base/fringe over the minority, so we get that sort of rhetorical diarrhea.

I think that is different than the Early Republican period because everyone sincerely believed in the over-heated, doom/gloom, and apocalyptic words that they were expressing. Obviously, I could be wrong about most people today not sharing those views, and could be just wishful thinking on my part that the our society is a bit more stable than it actually is.

I'm not sure. I think that it depends on who we're talking about. I think for some people it's exactly what you suspect: Just attempts to manipulate people. But I think that it's also clear that some people believe the rhetoric, and some of the true believers are elected officials.

Fireblend · Nov 2, 2015

I'm going to attempt to finish Red Seas Under Red Skies. I also got the Welcome to Night Vale novel the other day, which I should also get around to reading soon-ish.

I'm kind of hoping Amazon will announce a new Kindle Voyage this month so I can finally go digital too, I've resisted for too long.

FUBAR McDangles · Nov 2, 2015

Without Remorse - Tom Clancy

Going back to his older books, which had quite a bit more charm in them I think. Chronologically the first one, and since it's dealing with Clark (a much more interesting character than Ryan, in my little experience), I'm loving it.

Really tragic character.

faridmon · Nov 2, 2015

linkboy said:
Started it a few days ago, just about finishing it up.

That is a great bloody cover. I am sold just judging this book by its cover.

Stasis · Nov 2, 2015

Ah, how I missed Riyria. Royce and Hadrian are just so enjoyable. I backed this one on kickstarter, it was a self-published project of his. Eagerly awaiting his new series as well.

This is up next as I had just finished The Emperor's Blades when Dulgath was released to backers.
Normally I read through a series (or what's available) before moving on to something new, but I made an exception for Riyria. Really enjoyed book #1 and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next.

Atraveller · Nov 2, 2015

Not sure if this was posted. The Goblin Emperor is now 4.99 on Kindle store.

Nymerio · Nov 2, 2015

I'm reading the third and final book in the Black Fleed Trilogy: Counterstrike

sparky2112 · Nov 2, 2015

Somebody posted this in the other thread:

I also love books set in India: Fine Balance and Shantaram were great reads, but there doesn't seem to much else out there

Are you for serious? Rushdie, Seth, and Chandra come immediately to mind, and I'm sure that's only scratching the surface...

wild wild rice · Nov 2, 2015

Finally reading Vineland, supposedly one of Pynchon's subpar books.

Necrovex · Nov 2, 2015

Atraveller said:
Not sure if this was posted. The Goblin Emperor is now 4.99 on Kindle store.

I'm tempted to jump on this. For some reason, my library doesn't have any copies of this book.

Kingbrave · Nov 2, 2015

Just finished Hyperion and The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons. Gonna try Neuromancer by William Gibson.

GK86 · Nov 2, 2015

I'm reading Modern Romance by Aziz.

ImpalingNarwhal · Nov 2, 2015

I'm reading Aldous Huxley's first novel, Crome Yellow. I really like it, even thought it's nothing like Brave New World. Reminds me more of F. Scott Fitzgerald, actually.

ShaneB · Nov 2, 2015

ShaneB said:
Moving onto this next, know someone posted it before, and just sounded pretty dang interesting.

Boo by Neil Smith

Just want to thank whoever it was that posted this first. I am really loving this so far.

It has a lot in common with Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend that I raved about plenty. Incredibly interesting and unique setting and story with a wonderful narrator who has me laughing and smiling, yet the book also has a very dark and somber tone and can feel like an incredibly heavy hearted read so no doubt it'll be an emotional rollercoaster throughout. I imagine I'll be recommending this when I finish which won't be long since it's hard to stop reading.

AzerPhire · Nov 2, 2015

Just finished The End which is the 7th and final book in the The Enemy series by Charlie Higson. Was a great conclusion as all of the stories from the previous books come together for an explosive finally. Wish they would have expanded on what happens after a bit more but overall it was a great read.

This series is aimed at the young adult crowd and are relatively quick reads but man they can be really gruesome. The series is about a "zombie" apocalypse where anyone over the age of 16 becomes infected and turns violent and rotting. It focuses on several groups of kids as they struggle to survive. It pulls no punches and there are some really descriptive, nasty deaths for some of the kids. Definitely not a series for the squeamish.

Highly recommended to anyone looking for an easy but enjoyable series.

Jarlaxle · Nov 2, 2015

Still making my way through The Fires of Heaven (Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan). I haven't had much time for reading lately. Hopefully I can rectify that this month.

sparky2112 · Nov 2, 2015

Still this. About 65% through and really enjoying it. I'm already past being Goldfinched by this book, even if it ends like crap. I'm reading it on Kindle, but I flipped through the physical copy this weekend, and my god, this is a fat slab of book...

Ebolarama · Nov 2, 2015

Geo said:
I just read The Virgin Suicides. So depressing.

It was a very very good read though.

Next, read Eugenides' second book, Middlesex. It's far less depressing and one of the more memorable books I've read.

Switch Back 9 said:
It might be my favourite book. So awesome. Certainly bleak, depressing and crazy violent, but a fantastic read with one of the best characters in all of fiction.

McCarthy's vision of the West is the most bleak stuff I've ever read.

Currently reading 77 Shadow Street by Dean Koontz. So far I'm enjoying it almost as much as the first Koontz novel I ever read, Twilight Eyes.
About to start Footfall by Niven/Pournelle.

renegade_dewitt · Nov 2, 2015

Currently reading Robocalypse by Daniel H Wilson. Don't know what to make of the story thus far. It has yet to pull out any plot twists or anything that really grab me by surprise and I am 50% of the way through.

Ladekabel · Nov 2, 2015

Started reading Jesus von Texas (original title Vernon God Little) by DBC Pierre two weeks ago. Book is good but I'm not always in the mood to read.

Ally of Justice · Nov 2, 2015

I'm reading a compilation of articles about Preschool Learning Psychology in the URSS, which is pretty interesting (and sometimes it's cute to read about the things kids do when they're in preschool exercises).

I'm also trying to read Thus Spoke Zarathustra, but I have a curse in which I can never sit down to read it more than 15 minutes without interruption.

endre · Nov 2, 2015

Nymerio said:
I'm reading the third and final book in the Black Fleed Trilogy: Counterstrike

Could you please tell more about this trilogy? How is it? I'd like to read some good space sci-fi.

Atraveller · Nov 3, 2015

Necrovex said:
I'm tempted to jump on this. For some reason, my library doesn't have any copies of this book.

I have a book backlog now, but I bought it anyway.

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