Should we talk about comics as well? After all it's the bookshelf...
Yeah, I need to finish Lunar Park.
It's not exactly naive. And it can happen. But it's tough. And definetly worthwhile.I had been reading History Of The Peoloponnesian War in order to make my History class interesting, but now that finals are over, I suppose I can put it down. I am not hardcore enough for that book.
The only comic allowed is Watchmen.
edited 14th Mar '11 10:05:54 PM by EnglishIvy
I find alt-hist really helps you get a feel for historical characters, just keep your timelines straight.
Charlie Tunoku is a lover and a fighter.It's not exactly naive. And it can happen. But it's tough. And definetly worthwhile.
You mean the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus? Here, though that's not really fiction
edited 14th Mar '11 10:10:49 PM by Tzetze
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.I think that's the one. (I wrote down the author as Licherstein, though. Was I awake that day?)
Well, Wittgenstein, Lichenstein, they sort of sound alike, I suppose.
I recently obtained Book Of The New Sun and a bunch of Stanislaw Lem among other things, but as always I have way more books than I've actually read.
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.I mostly read non-fiction and sci-fi.
Bite my shiny metal ass.I mostly read Sci-Fi and fantasy and a few comedies when I can find them.
Fight smart, not fair.I am saddened that I can't find anyone who has read Grant's Memoirs.
"What a century this week has been." - Seung Min Kim@Tzetze: i think you'll like the Book Of The New Sun. Beware the delightful unreliable narrator, and keep an eye out for things. It's a book that rewards careful reading and re-reading, though even if you pay no attention to that, it's a fun read.
No word in it is made up. Even though it might sound like it.
A brighter future for a darker age.I read Enders Game yesterday, and just got Anathem and Cryptonomicon. This should be fun.
Underneath the bridge The tarp has sprung a leak And the animals I've trapped have all become my petsI'm mostly into non fiction and essays. I don't read comics as much I used to, but I will yammer on about Fun Home at the drop of a hat.
Also, any David Sedaris fans in here?
Emperor Wu liked cake, but not exploding cake!I want to start reading more nonfiction.
Underneath the bridge The tarp has sprung a leak And the animals I've trapped have all become my petsI loved Cryptonomicon. Haven't read Anathem and don't think I will, from what I've heard of it, but don't let me stop you
A brighter future for a darker age.Is it supposed to bad?
Underneath the bridge The tarp has sprung a leak And the animals I've trapped have all become my petsIt's a decent read but not Stephenson's best work relative to how bloody long it is.
I've heard it extends Stephenson's trait of pandering to his nerd audience a little too far, among other things. And the philosophy involved, I have heard from those who should know, is bullshit.
A brighter future for a darker age.Don't you mean bullshytt?
I'm in the middle of rereading Sabriel.
I've heard good things about that, but not read it.
A brighter future for a darker age.I've read Sabriel, though it was a long time ago. Good book.
Currently floating in-between various plays and essays. I seem to have misplaced my copy of Slaughterhouse 5.
"Doctor Who means never having to say you're kidding." - BocajI am currently in the middle of The Man Who Was Thursday. It's quite good so far.
I haven't been reading as much as I used to, though. I blame the fora.
no one will notice that I changed thisHow about The Invisibles?
In any case, I've got a bunch of cheesy paperback novels to get through which I read before bed. Also I'm currently reading Dan Simmons' Hyperion and John Hodgman's More Information Than You Require.
"Everyone wants an answer, don't they?... I hate things with answers." — Grant Morrison
Yeah.
My dad is urging me to read "Tractus Logico". I think I'll take a look.
edited 14th Mar '11 10:03:41 PM by Charlatan