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Zeruis · 07/11/2012, 11:43 am

Yeah, I know. There are actually people who read these days.:roll eyes:

I am re-reading The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, as well as A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. What are you currently reading at the moment?

RetroVortex · 07/11/2012, 11:58 am

At work I have been reading a book called, "The Innocent", by Harlan Coben.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43926.The_Innocent

Its probably the most interesting book out of the work library (which is just donated books, and most people read crap.. :/).

Its not bad. I'm about 100 pages in, and its kept my interest. Not my usual genre though.
(I like funny and weird books, like Robert Rankin and Ben Elton)

I really wish there was some good books to read there. It would be nice to have a proper literary discussion with someone.
(I used to do English Literature at A level. I just loved reading and discussing books in depth. Frankenstein and Beloved were pretty damn good once you explored the context and the symbology)

I've been tempted to buy a book reader, and load it up with recommended books to read. But being the gamer that I am, I'll probably just give up after one or two books! XD

(I've always wanted to write stories though. I remember loving that as a kid. And I did write a little segment in a thread before to relieve stress and boredom. I didn't think it was such a bad effort considering I haven't written anything beforehand for years! XD)

Eh, I guess I'm not a book man. I'm open minded, but I couldn't fill all my time up with Anime, Books, AND Videogames. I have to switch between them from time to time.

Zeruis · 07/11/2012, 12:45 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroVortex

At work I have been reading a book called, "The Innocent", by Harlan Coben.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43926.The_Innocent

Its probably the most interesting book out of the work library (which is just donated books, and most people read crap.. :/).

Its not bad. I'm about 100 pages in, and its kept my interest. Not my usual genre though.
(I like funny and weird books, like Robert Rankin and Ben Elton)

I really wish there was some good books to read there. It would be nice to have a proper literary discussion with someone.
(I used to do English Literature at A level. I just loved reading and discussing books in depth. Frankenstein and Beloved were pretty damn good once you explored the context and the symbology)

I've been tempted to buy a book reader, and load it up with recommended books to read. But being the gamer that I am, I'll probably just give up after one or two books! XD

(I've always wanted to write stories though. I remember loving that as a kid. And I did write a little segment in a thread before to relieve stress and boredom. I didn't think it was such a bad effort considering I haven't written anything beforehand for years! XD)

Eh, I guess I'm not a book man. I'm open minded, but I couldn't fill all my time up with Anime, Books, AND Videogames. I have to switch between them from time to time.

I've heard of Coben's works in the thriller genre. Being a fan of thrillers, I'll check out "The Innocent".

RetroVortex · 07/11/2012, 12:52 pm

If you like thriller/investigation stories, then I suggest you check out Past Mortem by Ben Elton.

I really liked that book!

ted12 · 07/11/2012, 12:58 pm

Re-reading the Millenium Trilogy for some reason. Huzzah!!

*Jennifer* · 07/11/2012, 01:05 pm

I just bought Mr. Monk on Patrol. I really enjoy the novels based on the television show Monk by Lee Goldberg, especially the novels set after the show ended and he got free reign with the characters.

It's a shame that he has decided to end them after the 15th novel. Mr. Monk on Patrol is the 13th, so I only have two more to read before the end.

JedExodus · 07/11/2012, 02:16 pm

I haven't actually read anything in ages.

I can feel myself getting more dumber.

corruptbiggins · 07/11/2012, 04:53 pm

Currently over half way through The Stand (complete & uncut edition), one of my all time favourite books and one that I read once every few years or so. For future reference alter my signature every time I start a new book, not sure why, I just do. Already got my next book (actually next 7 books) lined up after The Stand - I'm staying with King and going to reread The Dark Tower series. After that I guess I'll be buying and reading The Wind Through the Keyhole. All of these should keep me busy for the next couple of months at least.

Sausy Gibbon · 07/11/2012, 05:43 pm

I am currently reading this thread. Really did it take this long to tell the joke.

Zeruis · 07/11/2012, 09:06 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sausy Gibbon

I am currently reading this thread. Really did it take this long to tell the joke.

You don't say? It would be kind of me to explain that this thread is not a joke.

Johro · 07/11/2012, 10:14 pm

Company courses. Still. A few hours everyday these past couple week. I really don't feel like reading anything else after doing this.

Sausy Gibbon · 07/12/2012, 01:18 am

Seriously I haven't read much of anything other than textbooks for the last few years, should try and start reading for leisure again.

Haggis · 07/12/2012, 02:19 am

The Complete Stories by Edgar Allan Poe... I'm on page 908 of 955, whew, almost done. Took me long enough though. And according to Goodreads I'm also reading Pratchett's Lords and Ladies, but it's been a while since I touched that. I think I might return to Discworld after finishing Poe. And then I've got a bunch of thick books that I still want to read...

Incidentally, if anyone of you are on Goodreads too, maybe it's fun to connect there. Here's my profile: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show...an_Jacob_Mekes

Zeruis · 07/12/2012, 03:55 am

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Originally Posted by Haggis

The Complete Stories by Edgar Allan Poe... I'm on page 908 of 955, whew, almost done. Took me long enough though. And according to Goodreads I'm also reading Pratchett's Lords and Ladies, but it's been a while since I touched that. I think I might return to Discworld after finishing Poe. And then I've got a bunch of thick books that I still want to read...

Incidentally, if anyone of you are on Goodreads too, maybe it's fun to connect there. Here's my profile: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show...an_Jacob_Mekes

One of my favorite gothic authors. The telltale heart was amazing.

Haggis · 07/12/2012, 08:45 am

I quite liked The Murders in the Rue Morgue, but then I've always been partial to detective stories. I also like his longer work, like The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, and The Gold-Bug. But it's hard to pick a favourite, he really was a brilliant writer.

WarpSpeed · 07/12/2012, 04:16 pm

I'm reading a book about optimizing SQL Server 2005. Because "Upgrade to a newer version of SQL Server" doesn't seem to be an option.

Oh, for pleasure, you mean? Well, I don't get as much time for that kind of reading, so I choose books that can be easily stopped for extended periods and then resumed months later. There are currently various versions of memoirs written by 20-somethings who think they've lived long enough to write memoirs that fit this pattern, so I've got some of those in the queue.

Alcoremortis · 07/13/2012, 10:57 am

This Pathfinder manual. I seem to spend a lot of my time reading rulebooks.

DAISHI · 07/13/2012, 03:51 pm

The Bible.

*Jennifer* · 07/13/2012, 04:14 pm

I've been reading Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts. There's some really interesting stuff in there, and I love the stuff in there about the cancelled games (plus there's some cancelled games in there I've never even heard of). It's a great read (and you have to love the concept art and storyboards).

Haggis · 07/14/2012, 02:00 am

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Originally Posted by DAISHI

The Bible.

Oh yes, forgot to mention I read that every day.

07/11/2012, 11:43 am	#1
Zeruis Mundy Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,944	What are you currently reading? Yeah, I know. There are actually people who read these days.:roll eyes: I am re-reading The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, as well as A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. What are you currently reading at the moment?

07/11/2012, 01:05 pm	#6
Jennifer Poker Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Inventory Posts: 1,875	I just bought Mr. Monk on Patrol. I really enjoy the novels based on the television show Monk by Lee Goldberg, especially the novels set after the show ended and he got free reign with the characters. It's a shame that he has decided to end them after the 15th novel. Mr. Monk on Patrol is the 13th, so I only have two more to read before the end. __________________ I'm a community moderator. I'm just a volunteer, not an employee of the company. All of my opinions are my own, not those of Telltale Games. ___________________ My Blog, My Art, My Webcomic

07/11/2012, 04:53 pm	#8
corruptbiggins ready player one Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fintlewoodlewix Posts: 2,202	Currently over half way through The Stand (complete & uncut edition), one of my all time favourite books and one that I read once every few years or so. For future reference alter my signature every time I start a new book, not sure why, I just do. Already got my next book (actually next 7 books) lined up after The Stand - I'm staying with King and going to reread The Dark Tower series. After that I guess I'll be buying and reading The Wind Through the Keyhole. All of these should keep me busy for the next couple of months at least. __________________ Currently reading... The Servants of Twilight by Dean Koontz Portfolio / Blog / YouTube "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so."

07/12/2012, 02:19 am	#13
Haggis Idealist/Surrealist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,316	The Complete Stories by Edgar Allan Poe... I'm on page 908 of 955, whew, almost done. Took me long enough though. And according to Goodreads I'm also reading Pratchett's Lords and Ladies, but it's been a while since I touched that. I think I might return to Discworld after finishing Poe. And then I've got a bunch of thick books that I still want to read... Incidentally, if anyone of you are on Goodreads too, maybe it's fun to connect there. Here's my profile: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show...an_Jacob_Mekes __________________ I write, therefore I am.

07/12/2012, 08:45 am	#15
Haggis Idealist/Surrealist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,316	I quite liked The Murders in the Rue Morgue, but then I've always been partial to detective stories. I also like his longer work, like The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, and The Gold-Bug. But it's hard to pick a favourite, he really was a brilliant writer. __________________ I write, therefore I am.

07/11/2012, 02:16 pm	#7
JedExodus Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,485	I haven't actually read anything in ages. I can feel myself getting more dumber.

07/11/2012, 05:43 pm	#9
Sausy Gibbon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In a cave Posts: 687	I am currently reading this thread. Really did it take this long to tell the joke.

07/11/2012, 10:14 pm	#11
Johro Person Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Icy Wasteland of Canada Posts: 1,738	Company courses. Still. A few hours everyday these past couple week. I really don't feel like reading anything else after doing this.

07/12/2012, 01:18 am	#12
Sausy Gibbon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In a cave Posts: 687	Seriously I haven't read much of anything other than textbooks for the last few years, should try and start reading for leisure again.

07/12/2012, 04:16 pm	#16
WarpSpeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 803	I'm reading a book about optimizing SQL Server 2005. Because "Upgrade to a newer version of SQL Server" doesn't seem to be an option. Oh, for pleasure, you mean? Well, I don't get as much time for that kind of reading, so I choose books that can be easily stopped for extended periods and then resumed months later. There are currently various versions of memoirs written by 20-somethings who think they've lived long enough to write memoirs that fit this pattern, so I've got some of those in the queue.

07/13/2012, 10:57 am	#17
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,231	This Pathfinder manual. I seem to spend a lot of my time reading rulebooks. __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful

07/13/2012, 03:51 pm	#18
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,027	The Bible. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

07/13/2012, 04:14 pm	#19
Jennifer Poker Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Inventory Posts: 1,875	I've been reading Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts. There's some really interesting stuff in there, and I love the stuff in there about the cancelled games (plus there's some cancelled games in there I've never even heard of). It's a great read (and you have to love the concept art and storyboards). __________________ I'm a community moderator. I'm just a volunteer, not an employee of the company. All of my opinions are my own, not those of Telltale Games. ___________________ My Blog, My Art, My Webcomic Last edited by Jennifer; 07/13/2012 at 04:19 pm.

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