I finished World War Z by Max Brooks recently. Prior to reading this book, I never understood people's fascination with zombies, but this book definitely opened my eyes. So I naturally picked up the Zombie Survival Guide and unfortunately I'm having a hard time getting into it. I'm not saying it's a bad book, but it's more of a device that lets you understand what foundation World War Z was written upon. It feels like Max Brooks laid out all the glorious details of the zombie world into the Survival Guide and subsequently plunged into a full-blown story with World War Z; in a way, it feels like I'm reading his research material for the actual story.

Brainsurgeon

Sweden359 Posts

July 06 2010 20:17 GMT

#304

Like it a lot.

climax

United States1088 Posts

July 06 2010 21:08 GMT

#305

Assassins.

Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or otherwise) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted.

TheMango

United States1967 Posts

July 06 2010 21:20 GMT

#306

On July 06 2010 19:02 aphex wrote:

Historic novel. One of the best I've ever read. See amazon reviews. Almost as good as Q.

I love Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, been meaning to read his other books/series

{CC}StealthBlue

United States41117 Posts

July 06 2010 21:35 GMT

#307

About to pick up

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Accer

Korea (South)319 Posts

July 06 2010 21:43 GMT

#308

MadVillain

United States402 Posts

July 06 2010 22:08 GMT

#309

I read his other book, A Deepness in the Sky. Its really good if you like hard sci-fi, probably the best i've ever read in terms of world building and stuff.

This one is supposed to be even better and I just resumed reading it.

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sixghost

United States2096 Posts

July 06 2010 22:11 GMT

#310

On July 07 2010 05:16 Sulli wrote:
I finished World War Z by Max Brooks recently. Prior to reading this book, I never understood people's fascination with zombies, but this book definitely opened my eyes. So I naturally picked up the Zombie Survival Guide and unfortunately I'm having a hard time getting into it. I'm not saying it's a bad book, but it's more of a device that lets you understand what foundation World War Z was written upon. It feels like Max Brooks laid out all the glorious details of the zombie world into the Survival Guide and subsequently plunged into a full-blown story with World War Z; in a way, it feels like I'm reading his research material for the actual story.

I had the same exact experience. WWZ is one of my favorite books, but I hated the Survival Guide. It takes itself way too seriously.

Mascherano

Argentina1726 Posts

July 06 2010 23:00 GMT

#311

On July 05 2010 02:28 chieftan wrote:
One of the most intense books I have ever read.

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Just got this from the library, friend said it was very good.

Wihl

Sweden472 Posts

July 06 2010 23:34 GMT

#312

The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins.

For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, their lone surviving mage, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze.

However, the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand . . .

Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding voice.

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Read it once before but that was years ago. This time I'm reading the entire series and i figured I'd start from the beginning.

GoTuNk!

Chile4591 Posts

July 06 2010 23:58 GMT

#313

Gonna start after my last exam.

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JadeFist

United States1225 Posts

July 08 2010 01:04 GMT

#314

Great book. Applies to many aspects of life and competition.

jgju

United States454 Posts

July 08 2010 01:08 GMT

#315

and then:

opl3sa

United States27 Posts

July 08 2010 01:12 GMT

#316

What does wikify mean
Sorry to troll this thread just testing out a forum option! Don't kill me please

zergpower314

United States30 Posts

July 08 2010 01:26 GMT

#317

So far it's very compelling.

Required for school:
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Bleh, I hate plays, but at least I have Catch-22 to make up for it.

If I have time I'll read:
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It sounds pretty interesting, and I hear it's good, so hopefully I'll have time to get to it.

Achromic

773 Posts

July 08 2010 01:32 GMT

#318

So far so good.

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Someone recommended me this book, I'm going to go buy it from Chapters tomorrow.

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This also looks like a great book. If I manage to read both of the books above along with some of the books I plan to read for school, Ill definitely read this.

Yeah, books related to business turns me on.

Skhizm

United States3 Posts

July 08 2010 01:46 GMT

#319

Anyone one who likes strategy and sci fi (fans of starcraft) should check out the Ender series by Orson Scott Card.

hejakev

Sweden518 Posts

July 08 2010 01:47 GMT

#320

I just saw Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Män Som Hatar Kvinnor) at a little theatre in North Hollywood.

I thought it was great, so now I'm reading the books!