OT: Watcha reading?

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I just finished Equal Rites, one of the Discworld books by Sir Terry Pratchett.

One passage in particular stood out, I think @HankAnger will appreciate it.

Fury rose like bile. She turned and set out after the noise, fighting the seductive forces that kept telling her how nice it would be just to relax her grip on her mind and sink into a warm sea of nothingness. Being angry, that was the thing. She knew it was most important to stay really angry.

 

[sheriff bart]

Just about to finish up a sci fi trilogy (The Bobiverse) by Dennis E. Taylor. "We Are Legion", "For We Are Many", and "All These Worlds". I read on kindle, so I'm not sure if it's available other than digital. It is some of the best sci fi I have read in a really long time. Very enjoyable and not the formulaic stuff that is constantly put out. Some really funny stuff in it too.

 

[HisIceness]

Moneyball.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

reading a short story anthology from neil gaiman

got a kindle paperwhite for christmas. much reading occurring

 

[HisIceness]

How to make the playoffs in Hockey and not play like dogshit after trailing by 2 by Charlotte Checkers.

Everyone should read this excellent book. Your life will change.

 

[HisIceness]

I'm reading The adventures of Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin: A Carolina Hurricanes tale of two 5th overall picks.

It has a promising beginning but by the time you get to the middle it starts to lose interest, then the ending is just disappointing. I think the author could have done better.

 

[Bub]

I'm reading The adventures of Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin: A Carolina Hurricanes tale of two 5th overall picks.

It has a promising beginning but by the time you get to the middle it starts to lose interest, then the ending is just disappointing. I think the author could have done better.

You should try Charlotte's Web.

 

[HisIceness]

I think I read that in elementary school. I'm pretty sure it's a requirement to move on to middle school.

 

[cptjeff]

I'm currently reading From Cold War to Hot Peace, to prepare for our new Russian superstar.

 

[HisIceness]

Bombingham by Anthony Grooms.

 

[emptyNedder]

"Big Machine" by Victor LaValle. I am about 1/2 way through the novel. It is part detective story, all social commentary. It is the first book I have read by LaValle. He has a unique style, both literary and street-smart. Definitely recommended.

 

[ManiacCaniac]

At the moment, I'm reading Seabiscuit. It's the true account of the great race horse of the 1930's.

For those of you in the Raleigh area, there is a great used book store on Hillsborough Street between NC State and Meredith. In front is a wall of books at 10 cents each. I can get a month of good reading for 50 cents. Can't beat it for cheap entertainment.

 

[HisIceness]

@ManiacCaniac Readers Corner or Nice Price? Think I've been to the latter once but didn't recall seeing the 10 cent wall.

 

[vorbis]

definitely reader's corner. I miss that place. one of the guys who works there was my roommate for several years. last I heard it's still going strong.

 

[vorbis]

also I'm reading a book called A Certain Loneliness, a memoir by a writer who shares my experience of living with the effects of polio, which she contracted during the 1950s epidemic, and I contracted from the Sabin oral vaccine in 1980. it's honestly eerie to learn of all the small experiences, challenges, and sensations that she and I share. I'm very accustomed to having that sort of stuff all to myself. I still haven't figured out exactly how I feel about experiencing it in book form.

 

[ManiacCaniac]

Yes, it's Readers Corner. The high $ books are inside, the cheap ones are out front. There are two sets of book racks; the books to the left of the entrance are a quarter each and those to the right are a dime. There must be 50-60 running feet of shelving with hundreds or maybe thousands of books of EVERY category. They're under an awning and are never taken inside. You can drop by at 0200 and make your selection, then drop the change in the honor box. Best deal ever.

 

[MinJaBen]

Yes, it's Readers Corner. The high $ books are inside, the cheap ones are out front. There are two sets of book racks; the books to the left of the entrance are a quarter each and those to the right are a dime. There must be 50-60 running feet of shelving with hundreds or maybe thousands of books of EVERY category. They're under an awning and are never taken inside. You can drop by at 0200 and make your selection, then drop the change in the honor box. Best deal ever.

 

[ManiacCaniac]

Point, MinJa!

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

House of Leaves

I’ve heard it’s a good horror novel. I’ve only read the forward and first chapter, but I can already tell this will probably be the most difficult book I’ve ever read.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Used to live in the Wilmont back in the day, and basically lived my whole life walking the triangle between Nice Price and Readers Corner and Cup A Joe.

Just finished reading Baracoon by Zora Neale Hurston. It's the story of the last living surviving slave brought from Africa to the United States. Powerful stuff.

 

[Lempo]

Counterpoint: I'm fresh off paying €3.25 late fees to my local one. That's a lot of dimes.

 

[MinJaBen]

Counterpoint: I'm fresh off paying €3.25 late fees to my local one. That's a lot of dimes.

Counter-counter point: If you read faster, or if you just renew your loan if you need more time, you don't have to pay fees. Our local library lets you renew online so you don't even have to go back in.

 

[Lempo]

Counter-counter point: If you read faster, or if you just renew your loan if you need more time, you don't have to pay fees. Our local library lets you renew online so you don't even have to go back in.

I thought I did renewed the books I got online, but one book apparently escaped my attention whilst doing it.

 

[The Stranger]

Just about to finish up a sci fi trilogy (The Bobiverse) by Dennis E. Taylor. "We Are Legion", "For We Are Many", and "All These Worlds". I read on kindle, so I'm not sure if it's available other than digital. It is some of the best sci fi I have read in a really long time. Very enjoyable and not the formulaic stuff that is constantly put out. Some really funny stuff in it too.

I enjoyed the first book most...the second book was OK...and was disappointed in the third. He wrapped up the story, but it became less Sci-fi and more drama.

 

[sheriff bart]

I enjoyed the first book most...the second book was OK...and was disappointed in the third. He wrapped up the story, but it became less Sci-fi and more drama.

I loved the way the Bobs embraced their geekness. I thought the premise was fresh. He's doing a 4th book, "The Search for Bender" or something like that. There are so many directions he could take the story. I obviously enjoyed it more than you.