Read any good books lately? - Page 38 - The Orange Mane

epicSocialism4tw · 01-27-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by alkemical

Thanks, already been there.

You should stay there, because its a young field.

baja · 01-27-2011, 12:20 PM

Can anything that has a beginning not have an ending?

Can anything with a beginning be real?

alkemical · 01-27-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by epicSocialism4tw

You should stay there, because its a young field.

It's always been a principle of my studies, always. It's one of the reasons I have a magazine getting ready to go to distribution.

Tombstone RJ · 01-27-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

Can anything that has a beginning not have an ending?

Can anything with a beginning be real?

can a guy with too much time be a nitwit?

alkemical · 01-27-2011, 04:23 PM

...and other people just like taking cheap shots at others because they are a-holes.

BroncoBuff · 01-27-2011, 07:49 PM

Got an advance copy of this from Amazon Vine .... DAMN good.

He went nuts late in life, but what a ride though the 60s and 70s...

Not available til next week, but if anybody wants my copy, PM me
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307463907

Tombstone RJ · 01-28-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alkemical

...and other people just like taking cheap shots at others because they are a-holes.

I don't think baja is an a-hole, and I don't know why you think he's an a-hole either.

ICON · 01-28-2011, 09:03 AM

How to Read People Like a Book: 50 Uncommon Tips You Need to Know (Succesful Living) [Paperback]Murray Oxman

ant1999e · 01-28-2011, 09:15 AM

The Forever War by Dexter Filkins. It's about his experiences as a reporter in the Iraq and Afganistan wars. A really good read.

loborugger · 01-28-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ant1999e

The Forever War by Dexter Filkins. It's about his experiences as a reporter in the Iraq and Afganistan wars. A really good read.

Forever war? Pffft. Those are conflicts with clearly defined and achievable goals that will end shortly. And there is no war profiteering going on, either.

No1BroncoFan · 01-27-2012, 09:45 PM

A whole year since the last post? Seriously? Has no one read anything good in the last year?

Recent reads:
"The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
These were recommended by a friend at work and are the best "kids books" (yeah, right, teenage kids battling to the death) since Harry Potter.

All five of the "Underland Chronicles," also by Suzanne Collins.
After ripping through the "Hunger Games" books I simply had to read these as well. Not as good, but still fun reads.

All seven of James Alan Gardner's "League of Peoples" series (re-read).
A sci-fi series where humanity is not the central species. While not entirely novel, it's still refreshing when an author can put humans in the back seat (back end of the bus in this case) of the power structure of the far-future inter-stellar community.

Currently reading:
The "Chanur" series by C.J. Cherryh (pronounced cherry).
Another far-future sci-fi where humans aren't the top of the pyramid. This author hasn't even let them on the bus for these books (though she does in other books/series). Cherryh is also one of a very few authors who can do sci-fi and fantasy very, very well.

On-deck:
Not sure, though I'm sure it will be something! My "to read" list has gotten so freakin' long it's sometimes hard to pick and choose. Maybe I'll just head for the library without my list and see what falls to hand. I've found some of my favorite books that way.

Ben

rovolution · 01-27-2012, 09:48 PM

just finished reading The Hunger Games and really liked them

Jay3 · 01-28-2012, 03:28 AM

My daughter and wife just finished the Hunger Games and liked it. I'd read it, but I'm too manly.

Currently reading Dr. Zhivago.

Rother8 · 01-28-2012, 05:07 AM

Big terydactals. (sp?)

backup qb · 01-28-2012, 05:26 AM

Ready Player One is a good one especially if you grew up in 80s and are a gamer. Currently reading Tebow's book.

Jay3 · 01-28-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by backup qb

Ready Player One is a good one especially if you grew up in 80s and are a gamer.

Had not heard of that one. How did I miss it? I'll probably read that. Thanks.

Drunk Monkey · 01-28-2012, 06:41 AM

I made the mistake of picking up book 1 of the Wheel of Time series. I am now on book 8.

JCsuperstar · 01-28-2012, 07:00 AM

I read Tell-All by Chuck Palahniuk. It wasn't very good seems to me his stuff has been trending downhill for a while now. Now I am onto the Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin which is amazing. I have never been much of a fantasy reader but I really am enjoying the A song of ice and fire series. Anyone have suggestions for other good fantasy series?

BroncsRule · 01-28-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Drunk Monkey

I made the mistake of picking up book 1 of the Wheel of Time series. I am now on book 8.

8-9-10-11 are a hard push, but 12-13 are worth it.

TheReverend · 01-28-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncsRule

8-9-10-11 are a hard push, but 12-13 are worth it.

^ that. I don't remember 11 being so bad either.

Also you guys should just rest your eyes. You're going to want to read mine a dozen times this summer.

Drunk Monkey · 01-28-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncsRule

8-9-10-11 are a hard push, but 12-13 are worth it.

I almost always read Sci-fi. I wanted a break and I was in a book store in Hong Kong when I was traveling (limited options). I had no idea at that time WOT was part of a 13 book (and counting) series. I am enjoying it so far.

TheReverend · 01-28-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Drunk Monkey

I almost always read Sci-fi. I wanted a break and I was in a book store in Hong Kong when I was traveling (limited options). I had not idea at that time WOT was part of a 13 book (and counting) series. I am enjoying it so far.

You'll hit a wall for a few but worth it to push through.

hades · 01-28-2012, 07:53 AM

I started reading Through My Eyes, jeez, it was horrible! I made it to chapter 4 and put it down. I like Tim, but not this book...

Broncomutt · 01-28-2012, 07:54 AM

I thought Catch 22 was a great book and recently read another along that line. Absurdly funny one page, horrifying and sad the next. It's also about pilots, but the setting is WWI instead.

Goshawk Squadron by Derek Robinson. Very good.

mosca · 01-28-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncsRule

8-9-10-11 are a hard push, but 12-13 are worth it.

Yup - trying to finish Wheel of Time is like competing in an Ironman Triathlon. I believe I gave up after book 9 and one too many chapters describing intricate styles of dress that minor characters were sporting. Sadly our worst fears came to be true when Robert Jordan kicked the bucket before finishing the series.

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01-27-2011, 12:20 PM	#927
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,358 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	Can anything that has a beginning not have an ending? Can anything with a beginning be real?

01-27-2011, 04:23 PM	#930
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	...and other people just like taking cheap shots at others because they are a-holes.

01-27-2011, 07:49 PM	#931
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,470 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Got an advance copy of this from Amazon Vine .... DAMN good. He went nuts late in life, but what a ride though the 60s and 70s... Not available til next week, but if anybody wants my copy, PM me http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307463907

01-28-2011, 09:03 AM	#933
ICON \|^\|Punter of Gnomes\|^\| Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..Snap! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,607 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	How to Read People Like a Book: 50 Uncommon Tips You Need to Know (Succesful Living) [Paperback]Murray Oxman

01-28-2011, 09:15 AM	#934
ant1999e Ring of Famer WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 5,994 Adopt-a-Bronco: Money Ball	The Forever War by Dexter Filkins. It's about his experiences as a reporter in the Iraq and Afganistan wars. A really good read.

01-27-2012, 09:45 PM	#936
No1BroncoFan Old School If you have to ask, you don't know Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 3,106	A whole year since the last post? Seriously? Has no one read anything good in the last year? Recent reads: "The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins These were recommended by a friend at work and are the best "kids books" (yeah, right, teenage kids battling to the death) since Harry Potter. All five of the "Underland Chronicles," also by Suzanne Collins. After ripping through the "Hunger Games" books I simply had to read these as well. Not as good, but still fun reads. All seven of James Alan Gardner's "League of Peoples" series (re-read). A sci-fi series where humanity is not the central species. While not entirely novel, it's still refreshing when an author can put humans in the back seat (back end of the bus in this case) of the power structure of the far-future inter-stellar community. Currently reading: The "Chanur" series by C.J. Cherryh (pronounced cherry). Another far-future sci-fi where humans aren't the top of the pyramid. This author hasn't even let them on the bus for these books (though she does in other books/series). Cherryh is also one of a very few authors who can do sci-fi and fantasy very, very well. On-deck: Not sure, though I'm sure it will be something! My "to read" list has gotten so freakin' long it's sometimes hard to pick and choose. Maybe I'll just head for the library without my list and see what falls to hand. I've found some of my favorite books that way. Ben

01-27-2012, 09:48 PM	#937
rovolution Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,949 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	just finished reading The Hunger Games and really liked them

01-28-2012, 03:28 AM	#938
Jay3 Sad Elway Ah . . . no. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,406 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	My daughter and wife just finished the Hunger Games and liked it. I'd read it, but I'm too manly. Currently reading Dr. Zhivago.

01-28-2012, 05:07 AM	#939
Rother8 Seasoned Veteran Mhmugggggeeeee Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 277 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Big terydactals. (sp?)

01-28-2012, 05:26 AM	#940
backup qb Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shelbyville,Il Posts: 1,245	Ready Player One is a good one especially if you grew up in 80s and are a gamer. Currently reading Tebow's book.

01-28-2012, 06:41 AM	#942
Drunk Monkey Mars b****es!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,627	I made the mistake of picking up book 1 of the Wheel of Time series. I am now on book 8.

01-28-2012, 07:00 AM	#943
JCsuperstar Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 41 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I read Tell-All by Chuck Palahniuk. It wasn't very good seems to me his stuff has been trending downhill for a while now. Now I am onto the Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin which is amazing. I have never been much of a fantasy reader but I really am enjoying the A song of ice and fire series. Anyone have suggestions for other good fantasy series?

01-28-2012, 07:53 AM	#948
hades Dallas biggest Bronco fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: They've done studies you know.... 60% of the time, it works every time Posts: 1,812	I started reading Through My Eyes, jeez, it was horrible! I made it to chapter 4 and put it down. I like Tim, but not this book...