General / Off-Topic What are you reading currently?
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Fun fact: Fleming thought I couldn't whistle!
More seriously, please look up Patrick Rothfuss. His Kingkiller Chronicles are the best books I've ever read. I keep a copy of each of his books in my car to give away.
it's actually not a book in the strict sense. as happens with most 'sacred texts' it's a collection of old texts from different periods and different cultures mashed together. prophecies, legends, tales ... actually, there isn't even one bible but several, since different cults at different times found some pieces to support their particular beliefs better than others, and with presumably much being lost in translation.
these manipulations during the ages are a much more interesting 'study about human nature' than the tales themselves. plus it has the scientific and historiographic interest any other archaic cultural vestige has.
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now that i'm here, i'm currently reading 'the genius of birds' (http://www.jenniferackermanauthor.com/genius-ofbirds/)
it's very interesting and it strikes me how little we actually knew about our feathery planetary companions until very little ago.
Frank sits down and starts singing about panite
My copy of "The Hobbit" came free with a computer game. Back in the old days books were the sort of freebee you could expect with your computer games.
My copy of "The Hobbit" came free with a computer game. Back in the old days books were the sort of freebee you could expect with your computer games.
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back in the old days you had to "find" your literatur first, like the last months SA, in germany in the 60s, that always has been a REAL challenge
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IMHO, a must read for everyone interested in military history: "The Frozen Chosen: The 1st Marine Division and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir"
I'd have to agree with that. I have read that series twice. Donaldson generally rocks...
Just finished reading this:
As epic poems go, it depends on which translation you read as to how the words, their sound and rhythm were translated from the original Middle Italian. I would like to read the original Italian version at some stage (but my Italian is very poor).
Just started reading this:
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Recently watched a Netflix doc about that, looked like Ragnarok. Apparently my great uncle fought in that battle, but would not talk about it. I'll check out the book.
Just finished re-reading this, still an amazing book:
Found a Kindle version of "The Dark Wheel," will probably be reading that next.
Found a Kindle version of "The Dark Wheel," will probably be reading that next.
Most recent book I read was "World of tiers 4: Beyond the walls of Terra" by Philip Jose Farmer.
During lunch break: Anthony Bourdain—Kitchen Confidential
In the evening: Anne McCaffrey—Dragonquest (5th time or so)
In the evening: Anne McCaffrey—Dragonquest (5th time or so)
Did the black library event last weekend so got a stack load of 40k stuff to work through, a nice couple of weeks reading in humanities darkest future.
before that I’d been working my way back through my David Gemmel collection
before that I’d been working my way back through my David Gemmel collection
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Think I am gonna start re-reading Joe Abercrombies 1st Law Trilogy, then slowly go throught the rest of the standalone books and by the time I have finished, hopefully the new trilogy will be out.
Never had the urge to read an autobiography. Not sure why.
I only read very few depending on the person.
If you get the chance I highly recommend David Niven The moon's a balloon, if you're interested in the golden age of cinema.
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Well if there is one person whose life is definitely interesting, it's Guy Martin.
It's a guy who does everything from Manx TT to restoring a bloody Spitfire engine.
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I am always interested to know about people in areas of life (sport, culture etc.) that interest me. A case in point being my current read:
Yes; I'm a lifelong fan of motorsports. This books is a great insight into that particular era of Formula 1.
Guy Martin is one crazy dude.
The Isle of Man TT.
I can't begin to imagine the danger of that race. The documentary Closer to the Edge gives some on bike footage of a lap. As someone who has ridden bikes just seeing that stuff scares the living whatever out of me...
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Just finished reading this:
For anyone interested in motorsport it's a brilliant read; a real page-turner. For anyone not interested in motorsport it's a brilliant read as it deals with success; how to be successful in life and how to capitalise on life's opportunities and do business in a correct and positive way. A great read.
Just started reading this:
I've read the First and Second Chronicles twice and, since The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant are out now, I'm going to reread the originals first and the move onto The Last Chronicles....
For anyone interested in motorsport it's a brilliant read; a real page-turner. For anyone not interested in motorsport it's a brilliant read as it deals with success; how to be successful in life and how to capitalise on life's opportunities and do business in a correct and positive way. A great read.
Just started reading this:
I've read the First and Second Chronicles twice and, since The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant are out now, I'm going to reread the originals first and the move onto The Last Chronicles....