CalvinHobbes Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hello NF readers! Time to nomiate books for the next challenge. In order to not have 50 books on the poll, please follow the rules. Rules:Each person can only nominate ONE bookTo make it to the poll, the book has to be "seconded" by another person--this will count as a nomination. You cannot nominate a book and then "second" another book.To avoid confusion, when nominating a book post the title and the author. Even better, if possible hyperlink the book to Amazon (or don't be offended if I add it in ) Nominations will close Monday, July 22 at midnight PST (well, Arizona Standard Time, MST without daylight savings). Past books:1Q84 by Haruki NurakamiFight Club by Chuck PalahniukAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardReady Player One by Ernest ClineWool by Hugh Howey Link to comment
mevre Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 House of Leaves, by Mark Z. Danielewski:http://www.amazon.com/House-Leaves-Mark-Z-Danielewski/dp/0375703764/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373855125&sr=8-1&keywords=house+of+leavesamazing book. it sucks you in, warps your brain, and leaves you thinking about it for ages. if you want an intricately crafted almost-horror book that fits into many and no genre, a book that will keep you turning page after page, and one that is anything but traditional, look no further. level 4 elf rangerSTR | 6 DEX | 5 STA | 6 CON | 4 WIS | 4 CHA | 8 Link to comment
WifeyB Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Paper Towns by John Green. http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Towns-John-Green/dp/014241493XI haven't read it (yet) but had a friend highly recommend it. I was told it's a but of an easier read (good for summer!) with characters that reflect traits many of us can relate to. Inspiring. Also on the NYT Bestsellers List. Level 1 Druid Sea-ElfBattle Log:http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/50159-back-at-nerd-fitness-but-i-can-no-longer-see-my-toes/?p=1094367"The cure for anything is salt water- sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesan"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -Albert Einstein Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 House of Leaves, by Mark Z. Danielewski:http://www.amazon.com/House-Leaves-Mark-Z-Danielewski/dp/0375703764/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373855125&sr=8-1&keywords=house+of+leavesamazing book. it sucks you in, warps your brain, and leaves you thinking about it for ages. if you want an intricately crafted almost-horror book that fits into many and no genre, a book that will keep you turning page after page, and one that is anything but traditional, look no further.Bigm141414 suggested this a while back for me to read...I'll second it! Paper Towns by John Green.http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Towns-John-Green/dp/014241493XI haven't read it (yet) but had a friend highly recommend it. I was told it's a but of an easier read (good for summer!) with characters that reflect traits many of us can relate to. Inspiring. Also on the NYT Bestsellers List.I've read a few other things by John Green, looks interesting. Link to comment
Verlayla Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm game. I nominate "Stranger in a Strange Land" (it's coming up for my IRL book club... which has already read Ender's Game and American Gods, lol). Verlayla Level 1 Hobbit Adventurer (Ranger-In-Training)STR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 3 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ameeramstead "Progress, not perfection" Link to comment
Gyro Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm game. I nominate "Stranger in a Strange Land" (it's coming up for my IRL book club... which has already read Ender's Game and American Gods, lol). I second Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein. (Amazon Canada) Gyro, level 2 Hill Dwarf scoutSTR 1|DEX 2|STA 1|CON 3|WIS 4|CHA 2Current ChallengeBattle LogAccountibilibuddy Group: Consulting Knights in the TARDISPrevious Challenge"Ad Astra Per Aspera!" Link to comment
Bronzo Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Snow Crash by Neal Stephensonhttp://www.amazon.com/Snow-Crash-Bantam-Spectra-Book/dp/0553380958/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374085217&sr=1-1&keywords=snow+crash BronzoLevel: 1Race: Dwarf Bard | Class: AdventurerSTR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 3 | WIS 4 |CHA 2Fitbit User ProfileMyFitnessPalNo failures, only opportunities to learn Link to comment
Incantor Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Ohhh, I'll second Snow Crash. Lots of fun. Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
Heidi Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Snow Crash sounds fun. I haven't read it since the early 90s,and it would be great to revisit it, especially with the NF crowd. love & peace,Heidi ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Level 12 Philosopher and level 11 Librarian (built on the Monk class, with a training path in The Way of the Cobalt Soul) Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 |:: 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
Yellow Lily Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Feel the Fear.... and Do It Anyway by Susan JeffersAmazon link I'm about half way through.. Its a gender neutral self-help book about the fear that prevents most of us from living our lives to the fullest and how to overcome it. Came highly recommended by my mom (she has read dozens of self-help books and regards this as one of the top 3 she has read). Easy read Wood Elf - Newbie Druid || LVL 1 || STR 1 || DEX 1 || STA 1 || CON 2 || WIS 6 || CHA 4 || First challenge || MyFitnessPal Link to comment
PNH Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I nominate Dancing Naked in the Mind Field by Kary Mullis. Self written auto biography by one of the cookiest Nobel Prize winning, acid dropping, alien raccoon seeing, brilliant minds in the world. Also my favorite ever read. Level 1 Shadowtouched AasimarSTR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 1.5 | CON 2.5 | WIS 3 | CHA 4Challenge : Current 0 Battle Log : "Stairs are the Devil!" “I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.I kill with my heart.†- The Gunslinger Link to comment
JasontheKiwi Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Snow crash sounds interesting, I've never heard of it My BlogMy Book Reviews "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Link to comment
Heidi Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I second Paper Towns. love & peace, Heidi ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Level 12 Philosopher and level 11 Librarian (built on the Monk class, with a training path in The Way of the Cobalt Soul) Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 |:: 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
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