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Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:34 am
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i have notice a big decrease in the amount of reading from todays youth. what is it they are thinking? books are too long, or i just don't get it, or any number of things!!!!!!!! why, can i ask you? why?
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:16 am
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| I haven't read books for leisure since 1997 when I discovered the Interent, but picked up Ender's Game a few months back. All time favorite followed closely by Harry Potter book 7. |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:20 am
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| i read alot of the frogoten relms, dragon lance, and warhammer books. |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:50 am
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| I read anything that comes in front of me. My brother just installed a hammock in our yard just for reading outside. |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:26 am
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| I'm not much for modern literature, though I will admit there are a few titles which I find some intruege in. Mostly though, I enjoy classic literature when I have the time. My most recent undertaking has been Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene (Yes, that is the correct spelling) It really is an iteresting book, fashioning the twelve Morall Virtues. |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:29 pm
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I was thinking about reading Twilight saga series by Stephanie Meyers.
But yeah- ever since the Internet came about, I have not picked up a book for leisure reading in a long time. It's been mostly technical books. |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:01 pm
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I read a lot. If I really get into a book, I find it hard to put down, and end up reading it whenever I can. I still come online, but I read it in the bathroom, in bed, during commercials on TV..
The book I'm reading at the moment is Fall of Kings, the last of the Troy trilogy by David Gemmell. He's my favourite author, and it's odd to think that about a year ago I'd never even heard of him. Apparently, he died in 2006, so once I've read all his books, there won't be any new ones, but ah well. |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:14 pm
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| the only books i read about are gaming books or books about fantasy stuff... the internet is where i read the most... considdering that i have to whenever i post something or read one of your great stories... I also have a writing problem (as you all know) that disallows me to make perfect sense... anyway no ones perfect and if they are they can probally make whatever it is ever more better... anyway i just dont like to read, unless if it gets my attention... |
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Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:00 pm
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well, now. sexy, what if i started a post that had a sneak peak at my book? i can give you the first rough draft that way i wouldn't be giving away the story. not too much any way.
what do you all think? |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:03 am
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| do it... |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:19 am
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| you sound almost excited there sexy. |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:53 am
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| Just finnished the Sword of Truth series great books if a little long for most people |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:38 am
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| Tadelesh wrote: |
The book I'm reading at the moment is Fall of Kings, the last of the Troy trilogy by David Gemmell. He's my favourite author, and it's odd to think that about a year ago I'd never even heard of him. Apparently, he died in 2006, so once I've read all his books, there won't be any new ones, but ah well.
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I've heard a lot of good things about Gemmell, and I actually have Legend right here on my shelf, but I just haven't gotten around to starting on it.
I personally love reading, and pretty much always has. Recently I've started reading the Harry Dresden books by Jim Butcher. They are okay and quick reads, but nothing really outstanding. |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:22 am
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you sound almost excited there sexy.
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almost... just almost...
but yeah i wana hear it... you got my attention now, do something with it while it lasts...
(you have a few more days... like 2-3... this is the most i have ever payed attention so kudos to you for doing this... better take advantage of while you can saphron.
ALSO I HAVE A NICK NAME I WOULD LIKE TO BE CALLED BY!!!
Mr. Man
My friends call me that for no reason... but i like the name anyway... also it suits my rather bad username sexymanz... Mr. Man = sexy(MAN)z
so please call me by that... i dont find myself sexy in anyway... charming at times believe it or not but not that sexy... |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:40 am
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| ok man... |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:57 am
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| Thats Mr.Man to you lol ^^ |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:59 am
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| ok... *Mr.Man* hmmm |
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yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. that's why it is called the present.
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Some weep, some cry, some make couches fly. - Katmir
Let me stand behind you in times of peace, let me stand infront of you in times of war, let me stand beside you as a equall, as a friend. |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:03 am
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| This is why i still support my idea of a CHAT room... your on a lot whenever Im on... So it would clear up forums a little bit and we could chat in real time... which helps a little... |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:35 pm
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well, "mr. man", i'll see what i can do.
as for the topic of books i myself am currently reading the charlie bone series. yes i know its a youth book but interesting all the same. |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:14 pm
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I've heard a lot of good things about Gemmell, and I actually have Legend right here on my shelf, but I just haven't gotten around to starting on it.
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Do it. Do it now.
Legend was the first of his that I read, though the first book I saw (and bought) was Waylander, for 25p at my doctor's. I noticed it was the third in a series, so decided to buy the first two, and that's where my collection started. I now have all the Drenai series, the Troy trilogy, the Rigante quadrilogy, and two others I can't remember that I haven't read yet. Oh, and the Damned books (what do you call a series of two? A bilogy? Duology?) |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:25 pm
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:31 pm
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I only heard of him by picking that book up in my doctor's waiting room. Surprising how one small thing like that can end up with me being such a fan. I love all his books that I've read, though Legend is among the best. Druss is a great character, and so is Rek. I think Waylander is my favourite character in the Drenai books though.
I'm also into fantasy, though probably not as big a fan as you. I haven't read many. Terry Pratchett is a great author too. |
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I browse a couple of different book forums where I look for recommendations. That's where I read so many comments about Gemmell. I wouldn't exactly call myself a fanboy of anyone specific, but my favorite fantasy author is Geroge R.R. Martin. His books are simply amazing.
I also like to read a bit of horror and sci-fi. |
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:41 pm
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| fantasy and scifi are my thing. and as of recently from the time i started reading to now.....i think i now own around, lets see.*starts to count* one, twoe, three..........i think almost 300 books. and i'v read atleast twice that i think...*looks troubled* actually i can't recall when i first started reading. i know it was the first harry potter book that got me started though. |
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Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:27 am
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I hardly ever read a book for leisure, but when I do, one of two things happens:
1) I can't get enough of the story and will chew through a book in a couple days, sometimes even forgoing sleeping or eating.
2) I get interested for a while, then put the book down for anywhere between a couple months to a couple years before finishing it.
Sometimes a combination of the two will happen, too, where I get started on a book, get distracted for several months, and then pick it up again and finish it off in like a day.
Last physical (real-world) book I finished: American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Last e-book I finished: World War Z by Max Brooks
Current physical book(s) I've set aside to finish later: Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman, Guns, Germs & Steel by Jared Diamond
Current e-book I've set aside to finish later: The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi (light novel) by Nagaru Tanigawa |
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Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:37 am
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| i could'nt do it. once i start triing to get me to stop is like triing to pry open a clam shell with your bare hands |
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Last e-book I finished: World War Z by Max Brooks
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This one has been on my to-buy list for a very long time. I've heard a lot of good things about it, but whenever I look for it, it's always a bit too expensive compared to a lot of other great books I'd like to read. |
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*looks troubled* actually i can't recall when i first started reading
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Surely that was back in the first couple years of school, when you were being taught to read and write?  |
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Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:55 pm
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| actually, no. up till i started reading, i really didn't see the point, now it's like teleporting to a different world. |
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