Schaengel Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Reading two books at the moment: "Going Postal" by Terry Pratchett, which I'm reading for the 5th or 6th time and really is one of my "feel good books"and"Lemmy - White Line Fever" which I also already have read in the past but because of his death is on top of my book list once again. Quote My NF-Character: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58102 Introduction Or How I started, Challenges: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; RESPAWN ; 8 ; Member of the League of Epicness, Hellfire Club! ...would like to be a Nac Mac Feggle Link to comment
thatBrownCat Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Re-reading Brock Lesnar's Autobiography, "Death Clutch". I won't deny that I was curious if he would narrate how he met or proposed to Sable (Rena Lesnar)! Quote Link to comment
Korvida Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I'm on a classics kick these days: reading books by a lot of those authors of the lost generation: Fitzgerald, Hemingway, etc. I got inspired by a local improv group that have done a series of shows with characters of the artists, writers and thinkers that gathered in Paris in the 1920s, after WWI. The more I read about them the more fascinating the story becomes. So with that preamble, I recently finished the Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald and am currently reading The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. It's ironic that I am so much more fascinated by the stories between these two authors than their actual books, but I am also enjoying the insights within those books. Onward! 2 Quote Level: 3 Race: Human-Wood Elf Hybrid Class: Rebel[STR - 1] [DEX - 1] [STA - 8] [CON - 7] [WIS - 13] [CHA - 3]4th Challenge3rd Challenge/Reboot2nd Challenge1st (half) ChallengeMyFitnessPal Link to comment
Illumine Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Currently reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab. I'm liking it a lot. I have soooo many books on my to-read list. Over 200 on Goodreads (Do we have a Goodreads group?) The book I can't wait to read, though, is the next Stormlight Archives book by Brandon Sanderson. I know he made a lot of progress during NaNo and I *think* he said to expect it later this year or early 2017, but I am just so looking forward to it. That is, by far, my favorite series. 1 Quote Level 2 Druid Elf (I'm more of a Hobbit, but I dream of being an Elf) Goodreads Link to comment
Closet Librarian Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Two things currently: The Martian (yes, the one that the movie is based on) by Andy Weir; Evolving Ourselves by Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans Quote Amazon || Assassin "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Samuel Langhorne Clemens Link to comment
Closet Librarian Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm reading Stardust by Neil Gaiman. Really enjoying it so far, it's sweet.It's wonderful. I love the language in it! Quote Amazon || Assassin "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Samuel Langhorne Clemens Link to comment
Closet Librarian Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 So much Neil Gaiman going on in this thread! I just started Gaiman's Neverwhere. I visited London for the first time last March, which really helps my mind bring the setting to life. That's a beautiful book, my husband is reading it to my daughter right now.I'm listening to The Ocean at the End of the Lane and really enjoying it. Over the course of the winter break, I've read Welcome to Night Vale, The Bloggesses' Furiously Happy and now I'm moving on to a bunch of Lemony Snicket books.I've finished listening to A Tale of Two Cities (which was horrid) and The Notorious RBG, which was inspiring.I feel I've accomplished a lot in the last few weeks I'm reading Stardust by Neil Gaiman. Really enjoying it so far, it's sweet. Gaiman is so talented. Those who like him might also try "American Gods" and "Good Omens". Quote Amazon || Assassin "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Samuel Langhorne Clemens Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Mayflower by Nathan Philbrick Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
cw1558 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Two things currently: The Martian (yes, the one that the movie is based on) by Andy Weir; Evolving Ourselves by Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans Absolutely loved The Martian. Both the book and the film. 1 Quote This is what is required of you: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8 You can safely assume you have created God in your own image when it turns out he hates all the same people you do. - Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies Like pirates, sharks, monkeys, and ghosts, ninjas will never not be exciting. - Danny Wallace, Yes Man4.25 Link to comment
Le Samourai Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Currently reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab. I'm liking it a lot. I have soooo many books on my to-read list. Over 200 on Goodreads (Do we have a Goodreads group?) The book I can't wait to read, though, is the next Stormlight Archives book by Brandon Sanderson. I know he made a lot of progress during NaNo and I *think* he said to expect it later this year or early 2017, but I am just so looking forward to it. That is, by far, my favorite series. I very much enjoyed 'A Darker Shade of Magic'. Very interesting setting and characters. The sequel, 'A Gathering of Shadows', comes out in February. Quote —Le Samourai A Gent in Training.... A blog about my continuing efforts to be improve myself, be a better person, and lead a good life. It incorporates such far flung topics as fitness, self defense, music, style, food and drink, and personal philosophy. Link to comment
Cherry Poppins Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'm on a classics kick these days: reading books by a lot of those authors of the lost generation: Fitzgerald, Hemingway, etc. I got inspired by a local improv group that have done a series of shows with characters of the artists, writers and thinkers that gathered in Paris in the 1920s, after WWI. The more I read about them the more fascinating the story becomes. So with that preamble, I recently finished the Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald and am currently reading The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. It's ironic that I am so much more fascinated by the stories between these two authors than their actual books, but I am also enjoying the insights within those books. Onward! Whoo hoo! I did this about six months ago. How are you going with The Sun Also Rises? Quote I aim to misbehave. Battle log Link to comment
spezzy Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Lots of mentions of Gaiman above - Stardust is going to be my next. I actually saw him speak back in November. Super rad. Currently on Cider House Rules (Irving) Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone else read more than one book at a time; or am I the only one? 1 Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
spezzy Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone else read more than one book at a time; or am I the only one? I can't do more than one fiction, though I'll do a fiction and a non fiction. 1 Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
Schaengel Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone else read more than one book at a time; or am I the only one?Here, here! I normally read at least 2-3 books at the same time (1 fiction "funny", 1 non-fiction and 1"new")So I can choose depending on what mood I'm in (when I'm grumpy I normally need a "discworld-book" ) At the moment I'm reading. Tina Fey - Bossypants (I put that under funny non-fiction)Stefan Aust - "Der Baader-Meinhof-Komplex" ( a book about the history of the "Red Army Faction" who were a leftist militant group in Germany)Terry Pratchett - Thief of Time 1 Quote My NF-Character: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58102 Introduction Or How I started, Challenges: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; RESPAWN ; 8 ; Member of the League of Epicness, Hellfire Club! ...would like to be a Nac Mac Feggle Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Glad to hear that I'm not the only one! I'm currently reading:BibleMayflower by Nathan PhilbrickGirl, Stolen by April HenryLevel Up Your Life by Steve Kamb+ school stuff. 1 Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
Raze Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 current listAmerican godsLevel up your lifeThe guns of AugustThe Godling chronicles audio book for commutingand one more that I'm drawing a blank on. Quote Level 1 Nord Epic Quest STR 3 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 4 Original Challenge | 1ST | 2nd | joining the bebop | Return to the rangers | Spoiler "They wouldn't mind a corpse of you. Now, you can luxuriate in a nice jail cell, but if your hand touches metal, I swear, by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you." - Mal Link to comment
Bearded_Dragon Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone else read more than one book at a time; or am I the only one?I used to do this a lot, but work stuff has meant I don't get to read more than one at a time. At the moment it's just the Bible and whatever my other book of choice is. 1 Quote Link to comment
redtomato501 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Anyone else read more than one book at a time; or am I the only one?Yes - I'm currently doing:1. An audiobook (Wild by Cheryl Strayed)2. A physical book (The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin)3. An ebook (Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch)At any point, #2 or #3 may share its spot with another book due to a change in mood, or #2 because I misplaced it/left it at work etc. 1 Quote Current Challenge #39 - 15.02.23 | Challenges: #38, #29 | Fitocracy: redtomato501 Link to comment
CajunHufflepuff Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just finished The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy and I don't know why I haven't read this before. I read it in 2 days and I'm starting The Restaurant at the End of the Universe tonight. I had to send my 3 last Nana's (manga) back to the library because someone had them on hold and I didn't want to keep them waiting. I'm waiting for the person who has Red Queen right now to return it so I can read it again and fall in love all over again. I also have Gillian Anderson's first book and I Saw A Man on my to read shelf. Quote Minalo StoutarmMy Rebel IntroBase Character: Deep HalflingDesired Class: DruidLevel: 0 I STR 0 I DEX 0 I STA 0 I CON 0 I WIS 0 I CHA 0 IMy Battle LogChallenges: 1 Weight Loss206--->145 (At 197 as of 1/28/2016) 13.5%13.5% Link to comment
spezzy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 finally finished cider house rules (took me forever, unsure why - I really enjoyed it) and started stardust by gaiman. 1 Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
spezzy Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Done with stardust - what next what next??Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Done with stardust - what next what next??fiction vs nonfiction? Series or solo? 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
spezzy Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 fiction vs nonfiction? Series or solo? fiction, solo. got plenty of nonfiction on my list Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 fiction, solo. got plenty of nonfiction on my list fair enoughLoved "How to Live Safely in a Science Fiction Universe" by Charles YuThe "Wool" Omnibus by Hugh Howey is outstanding Anything by Robert E Howard (considered ome of the father's of Sword and Sorcery) particularly enjoyed Solomon Kane which is a 16 or so short stories. 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
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