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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 12/21/2005 : 04:04:43
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Originally posted by cassandra is
starting this one:
All the Foundation books are fantastic, possibly the best series of books. Certainly the series I read over and over again. Even Prelude... is pretty good.
The Holiday Son - were Asimov's memoirs good? I'd imagine they would be.
I'm currently reading..
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/21/2005 : 04:30:34
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Bought this last week:
About three quarters though. So far it's actually been a really, really good read. I don't usually like biography-type-things; I suppose it is John Peel, though.
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
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Posted - 12/21/2005 : 04:56:30
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Originally posted by Llamadance
The Holiday Son - were Asimov's memoirs good? I'd imagine they would be.
I yet have to read a bad Asimov Book (the only one I didn't enjoy was Azazel).
His memoirs are great. This guy was brilliant. |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
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Posted - 12/21/2005 : 08:02:14
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I really enjoy the Gospel according to Tony Day
"Praise da Lorda"
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 12/27/2005 : 20:15:49
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Riveting. I'm not too far into it, but even if you've read a lot of Pixies related articles over the years, there's a lot of insight into the band. The details about their early days are fascinating and sometimes surprizing.
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2005 : 06:55:12
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Broken Face
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USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2005 : 07:57:35
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i liked that book a lot steve, i hope you enjoy it.
-Brian
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/29/2005 : 06:19:43
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Originally posted by The Holiday Son
quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
The Holiday Son - were Asimov's memoirs good? I'd imagine they would be.
I yet have to read a bad Asimov Book (the only one I didn't enjoy was Azazel).
His memoirs are great. This guy was brilliant.
I had a proper geek-treat when I came to stay with my dad this christmas, I have had to downsize near enough all my books over the years what with the various moves and thought my asimov books had all gone by the wayside, then my dads ladyfriend pointed out that a load of my books were on the bookshelf in the spare room and lo and behold! there they are! Joy!
Anyway, reading right now:
Probably the umpteenth time I have tried out this trilogy, it's so hard to plough through. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 12/29/2005 : 06:23:27
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I actually started reading the Foundation series while I was abroad (i.e. recently) too. I certainly recommend the chronological approach. I thought the first two books, Prelude and Foundation were the best, but I haven't finished the series yet.
 "If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 12/29/2005 : 06:24:44
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SCTV - BEHIND THE SCENES by Dave Thomas
-Brian
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2005 : 10:16:30
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I finished Fool The World. I consider myself quite knowledgeable about The Pixies career, but this had a lot of stuff I didn't know about. A lot of contributions from Ivo Watts-Russell, John Murphy, also Jean Walsh and Rich Gilbert among others. Fascinating stuff.
I've had the Gormenghast books for years, I only ever read some of Titus Groan. I'll have to read the whole thing sometime. I love Peake's descriptiveness. I assume that's the king's daughter on the cover, Tre, I remember that great line about her being a bit ugly, but with a twist, she would be beautiful!
"Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!" |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2005 : 19:12:09
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I've also tried to read the Gormenghast trilogy and not gotten very far. Maybe I should try again sometime soon.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 12/29/2005 : 19:24:32
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 12/29/2005 : 19:39:52
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 10:19:37
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My sister got it for me for Christmas.
"Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!" |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
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Posted - 12/30/2005 : 10:52:11
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Originally posted by Carl
Riveting. I'm not too far into it, but even if you've read a lot of Pixies related articles over the years, there's a lot of insight into the band. The details about their early days are fascinating and sometimes surprizing.
"Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!"
my favourite bit is where kim first sees french toilets, as told by kristen hersh. and the tour bus diary story, which is sweet and perhaps a little disturbing. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 10:55:57
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:D Yeah, she's just screaming!
"Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!" |
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 11:17:13
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I finished Margrave in the Marshes. It's a great read, really is. I recommend it to anyone who likes John Peel, pop music since the 50s, etc. Really interesting.
I bought this today:
Looks good. Quite in the mood to read George Orwell's writing at the moment.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 12/30/2005 : 16:00:39
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
I finished Margrave in the Marshes. It's a great read, really is. I recommend it to anyone who likes John Peel, pop music since the 50s, etc. Really interesting.
Me too, just finished it today. I'd say well worth reading even if your acquaintance with John Peel is minimal, it's very well written and very charming.
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50 Pence
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
284 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 16:25:48
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I am currently divulging in 'The Hab theory' by Allan W. Eckert.
quite cool.
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2006 : 22:35:56
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Finished this. Interesting, have to say, though, even though Sean Astin proves self defacing at times, he does seem a bit self-obsessed. And he really makes a meal out of everything!
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2006 : 01:09:10
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So far it's great. Don't tell me the ending if you know it. |
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2006 : 05:30:38
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this was loaned to me:
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2006 : 13:41:39
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I'm re-reading the entire series. So far, I've read "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," "The Magician's Nephew," and "The Horse and His Boy." I'm moving on to "Prince Caspian" next.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 01/20/2006 : 08:32:29
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I'm reading Titus Groan at the moment (I know, it's like I'm copying Tre-see above!), I've had the three Gormenghast books for years but I've only ever read some of the first one! I'm a good way through it, and really enjoying it. Mervyn Peake's descriptions and observatiosn are wonderful, and the character names are like a mixture of Shakesphere and Dickens. I like the way it's set in a fictional world, but it's not a typical fantasy work in that there's no Dungeons And Dragons stuff in it, monsters and magic or whatever. The characters are strange and varied, but human and real. The BBC did a mini series of the trilogy in 2000, which I haven't seen. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (who stars in Match Point and just won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis in a US TV series) plays Steerpike in it (an astonishingly manipulative and sinister character), Christopher Lee plays Flay, and a whole host of great actors appeared in it. I wouldn't mind seeing it after reading the books.
pas de dutchie! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/20/2006 : 08:38:24
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Carl, you're on exactly the same level as everyone else I've met that's tried to read Gormenghast. I couldn't finish the first book, I just got bogged down, twice. Maybe I'll try again.
The TV version was good though.
I'm reading High Fidelity again, which is apparently addling my mind. I'm getting paranoid, people have given me mix CD's since I started reading it... Girls!
I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 08:59:37
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-Brian
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 09:11:32
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he's forgotten to use the word "ipod"
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 01/20/2006 : 13:53:05
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"In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico, one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly and the old world gave way to the new." - D. H. Lawrence
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 15:40:15
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I'm currently reading Dostoevsky's 'Notes from the Underground'.
"The arc of triumph" |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 18:09:51
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I've just started reading this one.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 22:08:34
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The Art of Seeing
Aldous Huxley
with or without specs this is a good read. |
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