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What are you reading? (November 2013)
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NekoFever
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Started this morning and took a little while to get my head around the world, and only read a couple of chapters, but really enjoying it so far. Characters seem quite interesting and I'm curious to see where the story goes.
I started this yesterday. Nothing's quite hit the heights of the awesome prologue chapter but I like it so far.
Tragicomedy
Member
Started this morning and took a little while to get my head around the world, and only read a couple of chapters, but really enjoying it so far. Characters seem quite interesting and I'm curious to see where the story goes.
Best book I've read all year.
Where is that cover from? Fan art?
fredrancour
Member
I'm terrified to pick something new to read because I don't know how to read in moderation. I can't afford a day-long binge during term....
Except "This is how you lose her." I can somehow manage to do it one story/chapter at a time. so that's what I've been picking up every so often.
Except "This is how you lose her." I can somehow manage to do it one story/chapter at a time. so that's what I've been picking up every so often.
Looks like a UK cover.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Just read the first chapter of "This is How You Lose Her" and the last. The rest of the book is about nothing but that Yunior is a piece of shit. There's like one good chapter in between the first and last.
Yeah, it's usually a month at most. Ordered it off Amazon UK but I really don't get the decision. Are his books just not selling anymore in the US?
TheKaeptain
Banned
Pau, who is that in your avatar? She seems so happy. I'm going to go with it is because she is having a Mexican coke.
The Artful Dodger
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TheKaeptain
Banned
I'm glad I am not the only one that cracks up. That is the happiest I have ever seen a person drinking a coke.
For JJ Abrams/Lost fans.... this looks rather interesting. I'd imagine the physical copy is the only way to read it.
S. by Doug Dorst
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/peek-inside-jj-abrams-absurdly-beautiful-new-project
S. by Doug Dorst
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/peek-inside-jj-abrams-absurdly-beautiful-new-project
Mackenzie 92
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For JJ Abrams/Lost fans.... this looks rather interesting. I'd imagine the physical copy is the only way to read it.
S. by Doug Dorst
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/peek-inside-jj-abrams-absurdly-beautiful-new-project
Yeah doesn't look like there's an ebook version. Can see why looking at this
Will definitely check it out at some point. Looks cool.
I'm not much of an Abrams fan, but S. looks like such a fun book to play with that I couldn't resist ordering a copy. Some reviews are enthusiastic and some are, well, less than enthusiastic, but if nothing else I figure S. is worth checking out as an art object. God knows how libraries are going to try to handle it, though.
F.
NekoFever
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sparky2112
Member
Saw a brief interview with Abrams and his co-author yesterday, and they asked the co-author, 'Since the marginalia is essentially a second book within the first book, did you get paid double?'. Much laughter ensued. Sounds cool.
foomfoom415
Member
There's actually an ebook in the iTunes store. I've only downloaded the free sample, but it seems to work reasonably well. You can hide any of the notations and can interact with (or hide) the inserted documents. There is a note at the beginning recommending the physical version but claiming the ebook version is fully featured.
I really want to buy it, but I don't buy any ebook that I can't rip the DRM from, and given the level of interactivity, I doubt this one is a typical ebook that I can load into Calibre to pop out a DRM-free epub or mobi.
I also really don't want a physical version, both because I don't want to have anymore physical media if I can help it, and also because I much prefer reading books on my iPad. I know a lot of people still like the visceral feel of an actual book, but it's almost like a chore to me. With all the additional materials in this book, I feel like this will be even harder for me to read in bed under the covers or on the tube (the two places I read).
I've gone back and forth between buying the physical version to read and then to try and give away, but then at that point I feel like I might as well just get the ebook and not worry about ripping the DRM because if I'm willing to give away the physical book when I'm done, who cares about future access to the ebook...
...I've got issues.
Maybe I'll wait for more reviews.
Tragicomedy
Member
For JJ Abrams/Lost fans.... this looks rather interesting. I'd imagine the physical copy is the only way to read it.
S. by Doug Dorst
http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/peek-inside-jj-abrams-absurdly-beautiful-new-project
no kindle version, damn
well... let's have a look if i can get it as a european...
*edit* purchased... 20€ -_-
Johnlenham
Member
Finished "Hells Angels" by H.S.T, was abit more fact and date than I expected. Still an ok read.
Picked up High Fidelity but Ive yet to start it and then Im going to read Catcher in the rye because a friend of mine keeps saying I should.
Picked up High Fidelity but Ive yet to start it and then Im going to read Catcher in the rye because a friend of mine keeps saying I should.
DieUnbekannte
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Finally found the time to start The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Like I said in a previous thread, I had quite a lot of problems with another book of her (Oryx and Crake), so I was a little bit sceptical. But I'm 15% in and so far it's really interesting and again quite thought-provoking.
obin_gam
Member
I am at the Epilogue now on "THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA" and it has been such a wonderful and fun journey! The best part was the
since it dragged a bit otherwise with the
. But otherwise it is basically flawless.
I can and will recommend this book to everyone I see, no matter what the age or preferences are. Truly, one of the best adventure books in modern times.
On my way home from work now I will start Dan Simmons' "THE TERROR"
Am in the mood for some wintery horror now after the venician summer adventure.
flashbacks
booze-scam,
I can and will recommend this book to everyone I see, no matter what the age or preferences are. Truly, one of the best adventure books in modern times.
On my way home from work now I will start Dan Simmons' "THE TERROR"
Am in the mood for some wintery horror now after the venician summer adventure.
sooperkool
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NekoFever
Member
Different publishers (Tor in the US and Gollancz in the UK). I don't know why they can't license the same artwork, though.
But you could make a thread out of weird changes in book covers in transition across the Atlantic.
Words of Radiance has a much worse US cover than Way of Kings. The UK one looks merely equally bad.
A Dance With Dragons is now $2.90 on Amazon US for Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YL4LYI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The MMPB is also $3.05 if reading huge bricks is your thing.
The MMPB is also $3.05 if reading huge bricks is your thing.
AngmarsKing701
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Finished the Abercrombie short story about Shy last night. I love his writing and really enjoyed the background on this character.
Back to Day by Day Armageddon. 2/3 through.
Back to Day by Day Armageddon. 2/3 through.
no kindle version, damn
well... let's have a look if i can get it as a european...
*edit* purchased... 20 -_-
So... is it available as an ebook? for the kindle?
Hmm interesting... I found a Kobo version as well. I'm not sure if it is interactive like the iTunes one though.
I wouldn't mind a physical version of this book but I'm not sure how I would read it on the subway with all the loose notes and pages haha
Krauser Kat
Member
Just finished world war Z
This was probably the most fun i have had reading in awhile. New format was refreshing, not the best book or story, just fun to read.
Onto Sandman.
This was probably the most fun i have had reading in awhile. New format was refreshing, not the best book or story, just fun to read.
Onto Sandman.
Tor basically called in a favour with Michael Whelan to bring him out of retirement (book cover retirement, at least) to do the covers for Sanderson's series. I imagine that Gollancz didn't want to pony up the money necessary to purchase the rights to Whelan's art (it's expensive), and they already have a consistent style with Sanderson's other UK releases.
nope, had to purchse physical copy.
foomfoom415
Member
It is, but not for Kindle. It's available per the above on iTunes and Kobo.
Lee Child - The affair
Reacher is a great character and Child's books are great pulp.
Ricardo Duchesne - The uniqueness of western civilization
In fits and starts. Interesting and iconoclastic.
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Robert A. Heinlein - A moon is a harsh mistress
A classic that has been long overdue on my to-read-list.
Next up:
David Perlmutter - Grain brain
Robert A. Heinlein - A moon is a harsh mistress
A classic that has been long overdue on my to-read-list.
I love that they put 'etc' there. They might as well just say "he's written so many other books too we can't list them all!"
ClassyPenguin
Banned
An interesting book about the connection between diseases of animals and humans. Like that cancer was even prevalent in dinosaurs, self-harm in horses, depression in gorillas and dolphin diabetes. Really shits on modern pop-sci views on health issues. And I like it for that.
You can see a lecture given by the author here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zV3cN1kNXc
ClassyPenguin
Banned
He's full of a lot of shit. Especially his connections to mental illness, a subject that I know all too well. He says that our ancestors ate 75% fat 20% protein and 5% carbs. Modern estimates of what they ate is closer to 37% protein 41% carbs 22% fat, mostly plants, grains included. See the work of Eaton and Konner, a quick google search and you can read most of their papers. He misrepresents the Mediterranean diet and epidemiological studies.
David Perlmutter - Grain brain
"Dr. Perlmutter serves as Medical Advisor for The Dr. Oz Show." is a big clue he wants to associated with known quacks.
Basically, he presents a good argument in a bad way.
You'd be better off reading Pollan's Omnivores Delema and In the Defense of Food. And even those are a bit flawed, like Pollan's anti-GMO stance.
Or if you want easy to read textbooks I suggest
Evolutionary Medicine and Health: New Perspectives
Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine
Keep in mind that these books are still highly speculative and questionable but provide scholarly discussions of the role of evolution and health. Something devoid in most fad diet books.
TestMonkey
Member
Just finished. What the hell did I just read? It's like the comic book guy from the Simpsons wrote the most cookie cutter teenage sci-fi fanfic about the '80s staring himself. The whole book was a giant trope. What make me cringe was that I understood nearly all of the references and even several inconsistencies.
It's the guy's first book and at least it's not pretencious. Take it for what it is, a young adult sci-fi book.
You know, I really do find myself enjoying "pretentious" fiction more and more.
And that's cool. I'd never put Ready player one in the same league as Neal Stephenson.
I'd never mix Neal Stephenson with my Wolfe!
Jag
Member
Except most of the references were ones young adults wouldn't appreciate as much as someone who lived through that stuff.
I will give him extra points for Rush references though!
