1 Rule: no more than 3 books per post;

1) A book you have recently finished
2) A book you are currently reading
3) The next book you plan on reading

Just finished

excellent if the topic interests you

currently reading

and i made this thread because I don't know what to read next ;<
so SHARE what you are reading (and let me know what you think of it)!

Lemonwalrus

United States5465 Posts

May 24 2009 05:01 GMT

Just Finished: (2 books ago)

You guys (like 95% of tl) kept telling me it was good, so I finally broke down and read it. Freaking loved it, thanks guys.

Currently (re)Reading:

Loved it in high school, curious to see if I still do, so far about half way through and enjoying it pretty well.

Next up:
Not entirely sure, but most likely this:

because everybody at another forum I post at loved the crap out of it.
Edit: And because it will help me reach my goal of reading at least 5 books by female authors this year. So far I haven't read one.

iPF[Div]

Spain572 Posts

May 24 2009 05:11 GMT

I usually stick to nonfiction with the majority of my reading surrounding philosophical essays, but my gf is a pretty big fan of fantasy shit and she gave me some books to read.

I just finished the Belgariad which is a five book series, and I've just started the Mallorean which is another five book series which is the sequel to the Belgariad. Have to admit I was expecting to hate them but I've found them rather entertaining.

FragKrag

United States11567 Posts

May 24 2009 05:12 GMT

1) One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey

I love this book, and I believe most people do/would too. Amazing writing. I love how he writes in the perspective of chief.

2) Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut

Kind of an odd book, but I like how he weaves events together and the lack of organization. Makes for an interesting read.

3) East of Eden - John Steinbeck

I'm a big fan of Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men, Grapes of Wrath, the Pearl, Cannery Row), and I have heard East of Eden is one of his best. I suppose I will start in the summer o_o

Edit: @ Div, my friend read the same series and really liked it. Is it a straight forward fantasy or does it have more twists/interesting plot ideas?

{CC}StealthBlue

United States41117 Posts

May 24 2009 05:16 GMT

Just finished:

Interesting read

Awesome read

Currently Reading

floor exercise

Canada5847 Posts

May 24 2009 05:18 GMT

Thank god we're all posting covers so I have something to judge by

BuGzlToOnl

United States5918 Posts

May 24 2009 05:18 GMT

I recently got into gothic literature.

micronesia

United States24803 Posts

May 24 2009 05:18 GMT

I've been in the process of reading this for several years:

Yeah haven't been reading books lately lol

Oh yeah I did read the Bartimaeus trilogy a couple of summers back I guess..

JeeJee

Canada5652 Posts

May 24 2009 05:19 GMT

1) Books I have recently finished:

I enjoyed them all, AL probably more than others, mostly due to how it was written. plus i was a big fan of the blog too, so yeah

2) books currently reading: n/a
3) books planning on reading: n/a

thedeadhaji

39489 Posts

May 24 2009 05:21 GMT

#10

1) A book you have recently finished
A Game of Thrones
2) A book you are currently reading
A Clash of Kings
3) The next book you plan on reading
A Storm of Swords

wurm

Philippines2296 Posts

May 24 2009 05:24 GMT

#11

Just finished

Current reading

Lefnui

United States753 Posts

May 24 2009 05:26 GMT

#12

GTR

51698 Posts

May 24 2009 05:28 GMT

#13

Just read 1984 for English, book is weird as hell.

Currently I'm looking for a copy of Tablo/Daniel Armand Lee's Pieces of You, but I can't seem to find it anywhere

EGMachine

United States1643 Posts

May 24 2009 05:34 GMT

#14

Currently reading

been working on it for a few weeks now, im getting stuck on some parts but overall a very descriptive and informative book that really has some in-depth characters.

CaucasianAsian

Korea (South)11601 Posts

May 24 2009 05:35 GMT

#15

amazing book

snorlax

United States755 Posts

May 24 2009 05:41 GMT

#16

can't find a cover

and not gonna lie I know this is uber gay but

I actually like romantic novels and yes I am strait, not to big on the vampires, also I figured I have to read this series since it plays a very large role in our culture atm =], its ok exciting and fast paced, but not a work of art

micronesia

United States24803 Posts

May 24 2009 05:42 GMT

#17

On May 24 2009 14:34 Machine[USA] wrote:
Currently reading

been working on it for a few weeks now, im getting stuck on some parts but overall a very descriptive and informative book that really has some in-depth characters.

Was waiting for one of these. Resisted the urge to post a book like this and suggest that GTR read it.

Space[Fright] how was Dante's Inferno? I considered reading that a few years back.

snorlax

United States755 Posts

May 24 2009 05:46 GMT

#18

I recommend it, its really interesting, I always love these medieval draconian things though so if you don't like it you might be lest interested. Its almost funny at some points and very cool.

samachking

Bahrain4949 Posts

May 24 2009 06:04 GMT

#19

Just Finished:
Art of War by Sun Tzu

Although short it was a pretty good read, and its fun to interpret it SC wise while reading which Im sure most of you did.

Currently Reading:

<3 Marquez, his works are always fantastic and great and can be enjoyed by everyone.

This book is plain great, so clear and cohesive and written and presented in a straightforward manner with many nice examples and analogies by Feynman, truly an awesome guy.

What to Read? I do not really know, I have a crapload of books to read and just ordered some more. So we will see when they come. I have a lot of books to read on my mind, hopefully I can read a lot of them this summer.