jimmynick Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 No, I haven't read the graphic novel of The Supernaturalist (or of Artemis Fowl). I think Artemis Fowl started getting silly as the series progressed - I think the first two books were perfectly sufficient. As for my own reading recently, I've been on another binge of David Baldacci and Agatha Christie: The Camel Club The Collectors The Hollow Sad Cypress One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Evil Under The Sun And Then There Were None Quote
Aanchir Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 No, I haven't read the graphic novel of The Supernaturalist (or of Artemis Fowl). I think Artemis Fowl started getting silly as the series progressed - I think the first two books were perfectly sufficient. Really? The third, fourth, and sixth ones were easily some of my favorites (don't ask me to choose a single favorite, because choosing favorites has never been one of my strong suits). Naturally the first one had a very unique flavor, in that it played with the concept of morality to the extent that there was no clear protagonist. Throughout the book you were rooting in equal measures for the LEP and for Artemis. But I really liked how later books started exploring character relationships to a greater extent. Quote
MikroMan Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Artemis Fowl was the first graphic novel I've read, but I hadn't (yet) read the Supernaturalist graphic novel. Some portrayals of characters suprpised me a bit, but it was stiil a nice read. intend to read the And Another Thing, as soon as I'm done rereading the complete Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy. Pangalactic gargleblaster Quote
Im a brickmaster. Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 I just finished the last book an the Artimas Fowl series. Wow, end with a bang and then a swoosh. I also read Dark Canyon by Louis Lamour. All of his books are great, he has a way of pulling you in that's just amazing! Quote
def Posted June 30, 2013 Author Posted June 30, 2013 I have started reading "Ubik" written by Philip K. Dick (author of for example Blade Runner). I've heard it's one of his best books. It's phenomenal novel. One of his most mind-bending ones. Quote
nayrsllim Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 I just finished reading the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. It was the best story i have ever read. Freaking Amazing! I think i might read it again. Love. Quote
Loki Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 Not that long ago I took to re-reading Alan Campbell's Scar Night, from the Deepgate Codex trilogy. Always missed the adorable, clumsy archon and the mentally unstable serial killer angel. Might get into the Game of Thrones series next, or read The Thirteen Hallows: not entirely sure yet. Quote
SandMirror38 Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 Peter Jackson: A filmmakers journey Really interesting biography Quote
LegoDrake Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) I just finished The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. A very interesting story: would make for some good lego sets Edited July 6, 2013 by LegoDrake Quote
MikroMan Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 I just finished The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. A very interesting story: would make for some good lego sets IMO, Dan Brown's books can be quite enjoyable, but are mostly one-time-read, because they soon start to follow the classic conspiracy theory principles... But at least the books are better than movies Anyway, I've just received a hardback copy of newly released Tolkien's Fall of Arthur that I hope to read after I'm back from visiting Netherlands. If I have time inbetween sorting bricks that I hope to haul back home from Munchen's LEGO store Quote
kibosh Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Finally fot around to reading World War Z. Good book so far. I really like the way the story is told. And I can see a whole lot of MOC inspiration in its pages! Quote
jimmynick Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 A few weeks ago I finished The Man Who Was Thursday, and I'm currently on the last chapter of Tarzan of the Apes . Quote
iamded Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Still making my way through Clash of Kings. Gosh I'm a slow reader. At this rate season 4 of the show will be out before I've even caught up! Quote
Leo604 Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Still making my way through Clash of Kings. Gosh I'm a slow reader. At this rate season 4 of the show will be out before I've even caught up! Don't worry, if you read fast enough you can be halfway through ADWD by March. :P Judging by where Season 3 ended, I think you'll want to at least be finished ASOS before Season 4 starts again. Quote
robuko Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 @Aanchir- You met Neil Gaiman?? That is seriously awesome. I have just been reading 2 books that I would certainly recommend to anyone in Asia. Gold Warriors by Seagrove and Seagrove, and Asian godfathers by Studwell. Also The transitionary by the late great Iain M Banks, for light relief. Every day we are reading Cars and Trucks and things that go. Richard Scarry at his genuis best. Quote
Multiverse Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 @Aanchir- You met Neil Gaiman?? That is seriously awesome. Ditto that! He's one of my favourite writers! As for what I'm currently reading - The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells. Quote
Ragnar_Deerslayer Posted July 13, 2013 Posted July 13, 2013 I most recently finished The Annotated Alice, written by Lewis Carroll and annotated by Martin Gardner. I read it for a college class I just finished teaching (Victorian literature), and it was great. Seriously, I have much more understanding of (and much greater respect for) Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass now. Much of what most people consider "nonsense" in these books are actually Victorian pop-culture references and clever logic puzzles. Ragnar Quote
Captain Settle Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 I finished reading LOTR. I'm hoping on reading My Life in Tights Next. Will I finally find out if Adam West wore a girdle? Quote
gryffindorcommonroom Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) The Da Vinci's code. Reading it with clenched teeth as I can't tell how much of Dan Brown's information is accurate. Edited July 16, 2013 by gryffindorcommonroom Quote
Redhead1982 Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 I just spent 12 days at sea, swimming, sleeping and reading. I'm mostly in crime/adventure/thrillers, so here's the list. The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - recommended thriller Busted by Karin Slaughter Criminal by Karin Slaughter Dead Man's Time by Peter James - 9th book in a nice series of British detective Inferno by Dan Brown - liked it more than the lost symbol, is a nice summer read Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke - the first one in a series, I was tempted by the title, but it's still a nice read, however I'd enjoy it more with the cookies (there are actually recipes for various cookies included) Judas Strain by James Rollins - nice adventure, similar style to Dan Brown, and has more books with the main characters Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin Thanks for the Memories by Cecilia Ahern and another chick-flick by slovenian author that I was dissapointed about (had good critics) I started another one by James Rollins, The Last Oracle, but haven't finished yet. Quote
gryffindorcommonroom Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 Interventions, by Noam Chomsky - I love his work and think that any American, as well as any other citizen of the world, should read his books and get acquainted with both the US domestic, and foreign policy. Quote
hush Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 I'm currently reading " ready player one " and " a million little bricks the unofficial illustrated history of the Lego phenomenon " both are excellent reading ..... Oh and i just finished Last stand of the Wreckers hard cover . Quote
TrumpetKing Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Has anybody read The Cukoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith(J.K. Rowling)? I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, and I know that it,s an entirely different genre, but I'm still interested in it, seeing that it is by her. Is it a good read and worth purchasing? Quote
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