Strickland5 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I am a huge fan of Maberry and the Joe Ledger novels. I read a few of his other novels and I like his work.He's books a some of the best I've read in a while. I read the first Rot & Ruin book (aptly named Rot & Ruin) by him and enjoyed it - probably should read the rest of them when I find time I bounce between Maberry and Larry Correia with his Monster Hunters series for modern supernatural/horror stuff with Butcher's Dresden given me the more Urban Fantasy spin 1 Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #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 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
IslandGirl_Becks Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I was stumbling through the library the other day and came across "Mules and Men" by Zora Neal Hurston. The narrated "lies" in it are told in dialect, it begs to be read aloud! Delicious ear candy Quote We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle Arian, arian, zehetzen da burnia. -Basque proverb Frisian Shieldmaiden level 12 (STR:16) (DEX:16) (STA:23) (CON:22) (WIS:17) (CHA:15) Challenges: 11/12.14 - 1/2.15 - 2/3.15 - 15.4/5 - 15.6/7 - 15.7/9 - 16.1 - 16.3 - 16.4 - 16.5 - 16.10 - 16.11 - 16.12 - 17.1 - 17.2 2017 Goals: Maintain BW BS, 100kg DL - Muscle Up - 1/2 Marathon Condition - Abs Link to comment
Robpocalypse Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 He's books a some of the best I've read in a while. I read the first Rot & Ruin book (aptly named Rot & Ruin) by him and enjoyed it - probably should read the rest of them when I find timeI bounce between Maberry and Larry Correia with his Monster Hunters series for modern supernatural/horror stuff with Butcher's Dresden given me the more Urban Fantasy spinRot and Ruin was the young adult novel he did right? I read his other novel Dead of Night and it was good, i have the sequel sitting in the shelf but have not dug into it yet.I just finished Monster Hunter Alpha by Correia, the MHI is one of my favorites but I try hang onto them for a couple months before I blow through them. I want to save MHI legion, but I don't think I am going to be able to. Quote Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Rot and Ruin was the young adult novel he did right? I read his other novel Dead of Night and it was good, i have the sequel sitting in the shelf but have not dug into it yet.I just finished Monster Hunter Alpha by Correia, the MHI is one of my favorites but I try hang onto them for a couple months before I blow through them. I want to save MHI legion, but I don't think I am going to be able to.Rot and Ruin is his zombie series apparently officially (per Wiki anyways) titled "Benny Imura Series" I'm a big fan of MHI even if some ... well most ... of the time they're seriously over the top. 1 Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #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 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
fengor Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Currently reading:Neal Stephenson - Cobweb (almost finished)Rippetoe - Starting Strength (finished squats)Taleb - Antifragile, things that gain from disorder (difficult read because i dont like his rambligns and dont agree with his logic, but still feeel he has some valid points) 1 Quote There is one rule, above all others, ... Whatever comes, face it on your feet. Robert Jordan, The Great Hunt Lvl 2 Half-Elf Ranger STR:4 | DEX:2.5 | STA:5 | CON:3 | WIS:5 | CHA:3 Daily Grind Story of a Ranger: 1st chapter, 2nd chapter, 3rd chapter, 4th chapter Link to comment
Nubbins McGee Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Neal Stephenson - Cobweb (almost finished)Is there something written by Stephenson I haven't read yet? Who knew? I must fix this quickly. Quote Did I offer advice in my post? Please keep the following in mind:I am not a doctor nor any other kind of medical professional.I am not a lawyer.I am not a mental health providerI am not a nutritionistYour mileage may varyI don't do anything in moderationI have lots of injuries & if you train like me, you probably will too. Link to comment
Tkdgirl Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ooh.very excited to discover this thread. I love reading and tend to frustrate people close to me by always wanting to tell them what I'm reading.Currently reading divergent by Veronica Roth. I do enjoy YA books. 3 Quote TKDgirl Level 3 amazonSTR 7 DEX 0 STA 7 CON 10 WIS 6 CHA 3Challenges: 1 2, current 20 good form push ups 45%45% Link to comment
Kevin Mack Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Just finished Goldfinger. Holy wow, it's racist, sexist and homophobic all at the same time. Pretty fun though and the movie is one of the more faithful Bond adaptations (watched it again after finishing the book). Quote Character Sheet MyFitnessPal Jefit Link to comment
Robpocalypse Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 He's books a some of the best I've read in a while. I read the first Rot & Ruin book (aptly named Rot & Ruin) by him and enjoyed it - probably should read the rest of them when I find timeI bounce between Maberry and Larry Correia with his Monster Hunters series for modern supernatural/horror stuff with Butcher's Dresden given me the more Urban Fantasy spin The MHI books are very over the top, but Owen is the most bad ass accountant in the world and there are very few finance action heroes to look up to. Quote Link to comment
Scott Walters Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'm on to peter fitzimons book on Masson (you know, of the Antarctic). I am loving it, more so because a friend was the head of Masson base for 5 years.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote MeRace Orc (if I am to be honest, that or giant blob), Level 2, Attributes str 5, dex 1, stam 1, con 2, wis 3, cha 3 Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just started "Moonlight Mile" by Dennis Lehane. I'm a big fan of his, especially his more historical stuff, but I was interested when he wrote about a company being able to ship their product "Across North America, Mexico, and Canada"....Didn't realise Canada wasn't part of North America anymore! Quote Link to comment
Darth Thorn Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Working my way through Countdown to Zero Day, with Augustus: First Emperor of Rome next on the to-do list. Quote I am the one who steps from the shadows, all trench coat and arrogance. "How did you expect it to feel? You are free, Jacen Solo, and that can be lonely, and empty, and frightening. But it is also powerful." Passion has overthrown tyrants and freed prisoners and slaves. Passion has brought justice where there was savagery. Passion has created freedom where there was nothing but fear. Passion has helped souls rise from the ashes of their horrible lives and build something better, stronger, more beautiful. Current Challenge-the Making of a Sith Lord 0%0% Recruit | Level 0 Link to comment
Tkdgirl Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Finished divergent and LOVED it. Just started reading the trial by Franz Kafka - so far, so weird! 1 Quote TKDgirl Level 3 amazonSTR 7 DEX 0 STA 7 CON 10 WIS 6 CHA 3Challenges: 1 2, current 20 good form push ups 45%45% Link to comment
CrackerWatson Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Finished divergent and LOVED it. Just started reading the trial by Franz Kafka - so far, so weird! I have the trial in my to read pile...picked it up at the charity book stand in my office...thought it just looked interesting. Quote Level 6 - Human - (North of the wall) Wyldling/Celt - Ranger/Assassin.Epic quest I Battle Log I Accountabilibuddies 3 5 I Challenge: 1 2 3 4 5(STR) - 4 (DEX) - 1 (STA) - 3 (CON) - 6 (WIS) - 4 (CHA) - 2"Spartans! Prepare for glory!" - King Leonidas Pinterest I instagram I Goodreads Link to comment
Tkdgirl Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Same for me cracker. Shoved it on my goodreads 'to read' because it looked interesting and then it was cheap so I bought it. It is odd but I'm sticking with it so it can't be that bad! Quote TKDgirl Level 3 amazonSTR 7 DEX 0 STA 7 CON 10 WIS 6 CHA 3Challenges: 1 2, current 20 good form push ups 45%45% Link to comment
Twilight Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey, upon the recommendation of many people. Enjoying it and am about halfway through. Quote Link to comment
IslandGirl_Becks Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I just started reading Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid. It's mind bending! Absolutely great! 1 Quote We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle Arian, arian, zehetzen da burnia. -Basque proverb Frisian Shieldmaiden level 12 (STR:16) (DEX:16) (STA:23) (CON:22) (WIS:17) (CHA:15) Challenges: 11/12.14 - 1/2.15 - 2/3.15 - 15.4/5 - 15.6/7 - 15.7/9 - 16.1 - 16.3 - 16.4 - 16.5 - 16.10 - 16.11 - 16.12 - 17.1 - 17.2 2017 Goals: Maintain BW BS, 100kg DL - Muscle Up - 1/2 Marathon Condition - Abs Link to comment
smashmp Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Currently taking a break from A Song of Ice and Fire (I've just barely started A Dance with Dragons). Last week, I went to a secondhand bookshop and found a book of tales by H.P. Lovecraft. I've never been much into horror, but I love Lovecraft's writing style. Plus, it's easing my mental burnout of trying to keep up with my pals in Westeros. 2 Quote "Stay strong until you win against yourself. At the end of the day, you will always be the winner." - Rika UsamiDeadlift Goal: 300 lb (136.078 kg) 71.7%71.7% Bodyweight: [start: 185 lb] [Current: 161 lb] [Goal: 135 lb] 44%44% Link to comment
IslandGirl_Becks Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Some days I think I have book ADD... I'm a chapter into Gödel, Escher, Bach, and came home from the library with 3 Orson Scott Card books (Shadows in Flight, Ender in exile, and Prentice Alvin). I'll be in my comfy Poang chair in the corner if you need me. Quote We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle Arian, arian, zehetzen da burnia. -Basque proverb Frisian Shieldmaiden level 12 (STR:16) (DEX:16) (STA:23) (CON:22) (WIS:17) (CHA:15) Challenges: 11/12.14 - 1/2.15 - 2/3.15 - 15.4/5 - 15.6/7 - 15.7/9 - 16.1 - 16.3 - 16.4 - 16.5 - 16.10 - 16.11 - 16.12 - 17.1 - 17.2 2017 Goals: Maintain BW BS, 100kg DL - Muscle Up - 1/2 Marathon Condition - Abs Link to comment
Tkdgirl Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Finished the trial and didn't like it. I can see why others do but it's just not my kind of book. Just started doctor sleep by Stephen king. As the shining is probably my favourite book, I have high hopes! Quote TKDgirl Level 3 amazonSTR 7 DEX 0 STA 7 CON 10 WIS 6 CHA 3Challenges: 1 2, current 20 good form push ups 45%45% Link to comment
Daithi Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Just finished the sword of truth series. Now am without a series Quote I'm the Guy who lifts stuff. Bodyfat: 14% Weight: 74 Kilos ORM Bench press : 58 Kilos ORM Deadlift : 115 kilos ORM Squat : 75 kilos Link to comment
VailedPhoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 just started The Darkest Minds series last night. already about halfway through the first book. Quote My Epic QuestFollow me on Duolingo Link to comment
pwallace Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Just finished the sword of truth series. Now am without a seriesThat is my favorite series! what was your favorite book? 1 Quote Level 0 Human, Monk 82%82% Lose 75 lbsStartin Fresh"Nothing is ever easy." Zeddicus Zull Zorander"Do or Do Not, There is no try" Yoda"Weak people face life obstacles with an excuse in their hand, strong peple carry a hammer."Estemated 1RMBench: 195lbsSquat: 245lbsDeadlift: 295lbsTotal weight: 735lbsGoal Weight 1000lbs Link to comment
Chrestomanci Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Re-reading Harry Potter for about the fourth time and I have no regrets 2 Quote Miles ran consecutively: 13.1/26.2 50%50% Pushups done consecutively: 16/20 80%80% Link to comment
erosan Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Currently reading: [Non Fiction]Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less -- Sam CarpenterCharcuterie by Michael Ruhlman & Brian PolcynCooked by Michael Pollan [Fiction]nothing yet... I'm in between books... just finished Horns by Joe Hill and Little Brother by Cory Doctorow... I've got like 10 Stephen King books on the reading list, along with the books 2 and 3 of the millenium trilogy, other joe hill novels, and who knows what else. I want so badly to get on the George RR Martin train, but I'm afraid that once I start I'm gonna lose 2 weeks of my life at least. [Comics]Marvel's Dark Tower - The Way Station (catching up on this)Superior Spider-man/Amazing Spider-man/etc... all of the spider-verse event reallyMs. MarvelHawkeyeAll New X-menDay tripper (SO GOOD, but I have not found time to finish it! damn my attention span and busy life) 2 Quote "Unfocused" Wizard // Rationalist of the order of Bayes Lvl 5 Assassin. Lvl 33 Jack of all trades. 7 STR|6 DEX|7 STA|7 CON|16 WIS|8 CHA Current challenge Wizard in the making: ero san's continuing road of magic My drawings Sketchbook, Other afiliations The Loft Link to comment
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