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intotheheart
Canada33091 Posts
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Tektos
Australia1321 Posts
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miercat
394 Posts
On January 12 2012 03:56 Alby8528 wrote: J+ Show Spoiler + ust read: ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TYcuuVXCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) I was a fan of the original shannara trilogy so I decided to get the prequel. I must say its a really good book. I recommend it for those who like fantasy books currently reading: ![[image loading]](http://cdn2.droidmill.com/media/market-media/com.dai.book.Halo5ContactHarvest_1.png) my friend just threw it at me and told me to read and since I have nothing to do at the moment I decided to read, I'm half way through it and its a pretty interesting will read next: ![[image loading]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rHvmdqZ2Vq8/TwPJhDbF2lI/AAAAAAAAADw/vxpMPAw5DEk/s1600/9236.jpg) I was reading up on the wheel of time series and it looks like a an interesting series to read, after my current book, I'm gonna grab the first volume and read on There was a prequel written for the Wheel of Time series (The Eye of the World being the first book in the series), titled New Spring; 3 prequels were planned, however this is the only one which has been currently published; in chronological order, "New Spring" is the 2nd of the 3. I am currently reading "Towers of Midnight (among other books)," 13th book (out of 14) in The Wheel of Time series. Recommended for fans of the style. My only complaint: the series is too short. I became aware of/started reading, the whole series in the past few months (even though publishing began in 1990), and tried to pace myself to an extent, but I seem to read too fast. | ||
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miercat
394 Posts
On January 02 2012 00:39 kef wrote: ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/Hunger_games.jpg/200px-Hunger_games.jpg) kinda picked this one up on a whim, it's actually quite good. I'm usually into more space opera sci-fi and deeper topics, but it's a good quick read. + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DXQTPBL6L._SL500_AA300_.jpg) This is also a pretty good look at the thought processes behind different the different skill levels of players, I'm actually (according to this) much better at chess than I thought, though I've never been rated Would you recommend any other books/series, space opera sci fi or otherwise? Comprehensive list is fine. | ||
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miercat
394 Posts
On January 09 2012 13:03 Kurr wrote: I am now on my 12th book in the past 2 weeks. About a book a day. Reading R.A Salvatore's Forgotten Realms books. I'm reading them in order, so I read the Icewind Dale and Dark Elf Trilogies, then the Cleric Quintet. I've started the 12th book, first in The Legacy of the Drow and I'm about 3/4 done. However, university is starting again tomorrow so I'll be slowing down a ton. I read an unknown number of the Forgotten Realms books in my distant past. Would you recommend any books? | ||
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Bongy
Denmark151 Posts
On January 11 2012 14:45 teknomage wrote: ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Thedarktower7.jpg) Trying to get into this series. Having a hard time so far. Just not the type of book I usually read. Not going to give up though. Heard it is good so got to give it a fair chance. I have to agree with this one. Really enjoyed these. The first in "The Lightbringer" series was ok too but can't compare to "The Night Angel" series. The first book isn't very good imo, but fortunately short. After that, though, the series picks up in a big way! Keep at it! | ||
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mmp
United States2130 Posts
Also, The Elements of Style | ||
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Kimaker
United States2131 Posts
On January 12 2012 10:09 Bongy wrote: The first book isn't very good imo, but fortunately short. After that, though, the series picks up in a big way! Keep at it! You crazy. First book was the best. They started to go to crap around Wolves of the Calla. Got more contrived, predictable, and less dark. But, inevitably, it was all worth it for the last book ^_^ | ||
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BananaMann
United Kingdom32 Posts
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SafeWord
United States522 Posts
On January 12 2012 10:23 Kimaker wrote: You crazy. First book was the best. They started to go to crap around Wolves of the Calla. Got more contrived, predictable, and less dark. But, inevitably, it was all worth it for the last book ^_^ The Wasteland was my favorite out of all of them!!!!! Then the Drawing of the Three :D. I had to re-read the first book for some reason it was just not "clicking" with me. | ||
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RonNation
United States385 Posts
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phiinix
United States1169 Posts
Anyway I just finished reading The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin, as recommended by Day[9]. I thought it was a good book for sports competitors. It talks about things that aren't really found in other ares of life, like recovery, dealing with certain competitors, discovering strategy. It offers a good amount of life lessons as well, like losing to win, getting in the zone, getting yourself pumped. I've heard Blink is a good book as some people here are reading, might give that a go(although to be honest I have no idea what it's about) | ||
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miercat
394 Posts
On January 12 2012 16:02 phiinix wrote: =| 13 pages and barely any explanations. I really don't think a thread is helpful if it's just a bunch of pictures... I look at 95% of the books and I have NO idea what it's about; whether it's a novel or autobiography or research or what. kinda sucks. Anyway I just finished reading The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin, as recommended by Day[9]. I thought it was a good book for sports competitors. It talks about things that aren't really found in other ares of life, like recovery, dealing with certain competitors, discovering strategy. It offers a good amount of life lessons as well, like losing to win, getting in the zone, getting yourself pumped. I've heard Blink is a good book as some people here are reading, might give that a go(although to be honest I have no idea what it's about) Yea, I just pretty much researched all the books in the thread. Sometimes its good to conduct independent research, because I don't really trust people in general to evaluate books in a sufficiently objective way, and there is the issue of spoilers, to whatever degree. The Waitzkin book seems interesting based on your description; I will plan to check it out at some point. I read Blink a few years ago; it is about, the value/utility of automatic, quick, subconscious cognitive processing, in contrast to conscious cognitive thought - with regards to dealing with various problems/information processing. It was a massive disappointment to me, as was Gladwell's other book, "Freakonomics." I learned hardly anything from either book (I have a background in psychology and economics so this may be a key factor). Pick up a first year economics or psychology textbook and essentially all the same concepts are covered, except Gladwell uses an inferior type of anecdotal method (scientific method seems absent, but then again, he is explaining concepts that have been around for years) to prove his points, which is unconvincing and appears highly contrived. That being said, if you are not familiar with the material/concepts related to basic psychology and economics, then his books may provide an easier and more enjoyable way to become familiar the topics. | ||
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CCitrus
Canada164 Posts
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Pellucidity
Netherlands377 Posts
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Geisterkarle
Germany3257 Posts
![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/08/Camouflage(1stEd).jpg) When I was looking for a picture i found this out: "It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2005" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camouflage_(novel) (short plot there) ... well the book is quite nice and the story is quite entertaining, but the ending was sooooo abrupt! There could have been much more action! Don't know what books where from 2005 so this book deserves this praise, but oh well... give it a try if you like some low-SciFi | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
But aside from that, I'm starting two series, Jim Butcher's Codex Alera and George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, both of which come recommended. And waiting on Cold Days. Damn you Butcher! | ||
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Tuba
United States45 Posts
Currently I'm reading: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/lCs3l.png) Salem's Lot by Stephen King. My great grandpa was a huge Stephen King fan, so I've started reading a few of his books my grandpa really enjoyed. I just started this one the other night, and so far it really has me drawn in. From the first few pages I feel like the mood of the story is really set, and as it's going along, the little happenings in the story are gradually raising the creepy meter. If it keeps it up I imagine the ending will have me properly terrified. As for the plot itself..it generally focuses on a writer by the name of Ben Mears who travels back to a small town he lived in briefly during his childhood, and where he now plans to write his new novel. Ben has a strange obsession with the local haunted house, Marsten House, mostly stemming from a traumatic childhood experience after venturing inside. As the story goes along, and a new owner moves into the Marsten House.. strange things begin to happen in the small town that raises questions concerning evil. Since this book has been around for ages, I know that eventually it will be revealed that the bad guy is a vampire.. but so far this book is not like any other vampire novel I've read before, and it's pretty entertaining for me. On the side I am studying: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/GvAqT.png) Constructive Anatomy - George B. Bridgman It's basically as the title suggestions. An art guide to constructive anatomy by one of my favorite artists. For those of you interested in drawing I highly recommend his book, as well as anything by Andrew Loomis. | ||
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Zren89
United States131 Posts
On January 03 2012 02:12 TrickyGilligan wrote: Just read: I highly recommend this flowchart for any sci-fi/fantasy fans looking for something new to read. Currently at 53/100, my goal is to do all 100 at some point. ![[image loading]](http://www.box.com/shared/static/a6omcl2la0ivlxsn3o8m.jpg) NPR's Top 100 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Flowchart They have Zelazny's Amber, this is a good flowchart. I am disappointed by that flow chart, they don't have a single book by Guy Gavriel Kay in the fantasy portion  very | ||
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PhilleeC
United States46 Posts
On January 12 2012 03:43 FinnGamer wrote: I preordered this: ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/10/The_Fault_in_Our_Stars_cover.png/200px-The_Fault_in_Our_Stars_cover.png) And it will arrive tomorrow, I'm so excited to read it This. NERDFIGHTERS! | ||
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