Absidey Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Otherwise, The Cat Who Walks Through Walls--Robert Heinlein. Imma put in my vote for this one. It's been sitting on my shelf forgotten for months. AbsideyLEVEL12STR11 DEX13 STA20CON29 WIS17 CHA11Fear is the mind-killer. Main Goal: Lose 20 Hip/Waist inches 95%95% Current Challenge Link to comment
nightlight Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 i loved iq84. so amazing.i would read thew new JK. still thinking of a good suggestion. "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
Aqweei Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I am down to read whatever! Lets just put some ground rules down first. I refuse to read Fifty Shades of Grey. I intend to keep my mancard. /End of Rules. But seriously, I am willing to read whatever and I believe that 1 book every 6 weeks would be great. Im currently reading the Song of Ice and Fire series which is quite lengthy but I will have no trouble picking up a second book. Perhaps we could do categories for each challenge and then suggest books to read. That way a few of us get out of our "comfort" zones. Ive read that if you typically read Sci-Fi its good to read an Autobiography every once and a while etc. Wandering WarriorLevel 4- STR: 7.5 | DEX: 1 | CON: 7 | STA: 7.5 | WIS: 10 | CHA: 4.25"Your future is created by what you do TODAY, not tomorrow" Battle Log | Fitocracy Lifting Goals: Squats - 545 | Bench - 410 | Deads - 585 Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I am down to read whatever! Lets just put some ground rules down first. I refuse to read Fifty Shades of Grey. I intend to keep my mancard. /End of Rules. I'm not one for Twilight fan-porn. Sorry Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
Laney Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I am down to read whatever! Lets just put some ground rules down first. I refuse to read Fifty Shades of Grey. I intend to keep my mancard. /End of Rules. But seriously, I am willing to read whatever and I believe that 1 book every 6 weeks would be great. Im currently reading the Song of Ice and Fire series which is quite lengthy but I will have no trouble picking up a second book. Perhaps we could do categories for each challenge and then suggest books to read. That way a few of us get out of our "comfort" zones. Ive read that if you typically read Sci-Fi its good to read an Autobiography every once and a while etc.I don't mean to be a twit, but book clubs are generally for books that have a purpose and can invoke intelligent discussion. Now I read a crap ton, and I've read all of a Song of Ice and Fire and Hunger Games and even Fifty Shades, but I'd rather read something intelligent and have people to discuss it with (like Handmaid's Tale, Jane Eyre or As I Lay Dying). I haven't had a good discussion since high school when I took AP lit Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
BeckyBuckeye Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey Laney, thanks for reminding me! I've been meaning to read Handmaid's Tale or Ender's Game, so I nominate those!And I agree with you in general Link to comment
Weazley Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'm definitely up for this. One of my goals for the last challenge was to read at least 3 books (which I did with flying colours ) My nomination is Salmon Fishing in Yemen. I think 1 per challenge is probably a reasonable time period. Although would love to read the new JK Rowling too! Level 3 - Platypus Ranger STR: 3 | DEX: 5 | STA: 3.5 | CON: 5.5 | WIS: 9 | CHA: 3Fitocracy | Fitbit | Daily Challenge | My Fitness Pal | RunKeeper Link to comment
Thilde Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I am so in!A book per 6wk challenge is a good way to start, IMHO.My recommendation: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Link to comment
Aqweei Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I don't mean to be a twit, but book clubs are generally for books that have a purpose and can invoke intelligent discussion. Now I read a crap ton, and I've read all of a Song of Ice and Fire and Hunger Games and even Fifty Shades, but I'd rather read something intelligent and have people to discuss it with (like Handmaid's Tale, Jane Eyre or As I Lay Dying). I haven't had a good discussion since high school when I took AP litI definitely agree. I wasnt trying to nominate a Song of Ice and Fire at all, was just saying thats what I am currently reading so I wouldnt want to have to read more than one book per challenge. Gotta get my personal reading done too! I would love to have some in depth discussions on literature. We had some great discussions revolving around The Road by Cormac McCarthy. I suggest another thread with a list of books we can choose from and a poll so we can all vote. Wandering WarriorLevel 4- STR: 7.5 | DEX: 1 | CON: 7 | STA: 7.5 | WIS: 10 | CHA: 4.25"Your future is created by what you do TODAY, not tomorrow" Battle Log | Fitocracy Lifting Goals: Squats - 545 | Bench - 410 | Deads - 585 Link to comment
KiwiScout Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'm super keen! I don't mind the book, name it and I'm in.I'll definitely be reading JK Rowlings new book regardless that being said I'm chewing through books atm so am keen for any and all ideas/new books! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Ranger STR: 3 | DEX: 2 | CON: 3 | STA: 3 | WIS: 2 | CHA: 2 Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I suggest another thread with a list of books we can choose from and a poll so we can all vote.My plan is for this thread to have all the nominations, then Saturday night we'll "close" nominations and I'll start a new thread to vote. Is this okay? Link to comment
Jazzybell Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Great idea! I've slowly been coaxing myself back into reading for pleasure (prep school and uni totally drove it out of me).I nominate Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner! Level 1 Maenad AdventurerSTR: 1 --- DEX: 1 --- STA: 2 --- CON: 1 --- WIS: 3 --- CHA: 2MyFitnessPalInstagram Link to comment
Sambalina Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'm keen to - I love reading, and I read all sorts.I, personally think that ANY book can be intellectual and discussion-worthy, it's all about how you read it. Now, I haven't read 50 shades of Grey, but I have read a summary (so I'm, like 100% qualified to comment), but even in a book that is considered so poorly written and far from the truth (of most consensual BDSM relationships) we could discuss (just as one example) why such a piece of writing has become popular at this point in time. That could get pretty darn intellectual I AM NOT NOMINATING IT! Or even suggesting it, I'm just putting the idea out there that one doesn't have to read 'intellectual books' to have meaningful discussions about them.And just to be different, I nominate Lee Child's new book - 'A Wanted Man'. I love me some Reacher Warrior Princess Eating Psychology Coach Adventure's Guild Challenge winner: Challenge #24 â•‘ Live the Whole â•‘ Bucket List â•‘Level up my Lifeâ•‘ "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion." Link to comment
Khep Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I nominate: American Gods by Neil GaimanA Brave New World by Aldous Huxley [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 2 MartianWarrior STR 9/DEX 2/ STAM 3.75/ CON 3/ WIS 6/ CHA 3 "Fads come and go, but the barbell remains the same. Respect it accordingly." - Jim Wendler "When I want to be a super hero, I just wake up" - Childish Gambino Link to comment
Blaidd Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I wanna join!! I luuuuuurve reading. I have actually made it a pre bedtime ritual.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Half Faerie (Sidhe) Scout | Black Belt Kitchen Ninja "A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright You're welcome to skype me (audriwolf) too but let me know who you are My challenge Link to comment
Laney Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 My plan is for this thread to have all the nominations, then Saturday night we'll "close" nominations and I'll start a new thread to vote. Is this okay?Yes, great plan! This is the reading list we used in AP Lit, anything from here would be good, even if some of us have read most of them XD Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
Blaidd Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Oh another thing, if a book is part of a series, I do not read other books til I've read the books preceding. If there is a book like that in a club then I will gracefully bow out for that round, unless I get through the preceding books Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Half Faerie (Sidhe) Scout | Black Belt Kitchen Ninja "A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright You're welcome to skype me (audriwolf) too but let me know who you are My challenge Link to comment
Oogiem Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Oh another thing, if a book is part of a series, I do not read other books til I've read the books preceding. IMe too so please if we start series start at the beginning of the series. Oogie McGuire Black Sheep Shepherdess STR 4.25 | DEX 4.5 | STA 3.75 | CON 3 | WIS 4.75 | CHA 1 Link to comment
kasers Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 After just watching the trailer for the hobbit I am going to put forward the book Level 1 Adventurer [sTR-1][DEX-2][sTA-2][CON-4][WIS-3][CHA-3] Challenge thread Fitocracy Link to comment
Jaksavage Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 ^agreed!All your base are belong to us... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] JakSavage Level 2 Half-Dragon Ranger STR:6 DEX:5 STA:5 CON:3 WIS:4 CHA:3 All your specs are belong to us! Link to comment
Aqweei Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 My plan is for this thread to have all the nominations, then Saturday night we'll "close" nominations and I'll start a new thread to vote. Is this okay?Sounds perfect! Im going to nominate One Second After by William R. Forstchen. I think as nerds we could have some great discussions on this book. Wandering WarriorLevel 4- STR: 7.5 | DEX: 1 | CON: 7 | STA: 7.5 | WIS: 10 | CHA: 4.25"Your future is created by what you do TODAY, not tomorrow" Battle Log | Fitocracy Lifting Goals: Squats - 545 | Bench - 410 | Deads - 585 Link to comment
HansBraggart Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I wanna join!! I luuuuuurve reading. I have actually made it a pre bedtime ritual.That's cool, Angel. one of my goals in the last challenge was to read 5 hours of fiction per week by always reading one hour before bed!i like the idea of this book club, and i like the idea that we have a theme genre per challenge, and then we nominate books.for whenever the theme is Fantasy, i nominate Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett. Hans BraggartSideshow Freak AssassinSTR 8 | DEX 3 | STA 8 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 3You should check out my press kit here - http://goo.gl/1PA5W Link to comment
Khep Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 oooOOoO Good Omens. I loved that book, I would definitely nominate that if I hadn't already read it. ....you know what? Screw it, it'd be an excuse to re-read it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] LVL 2 MartianWarrior STR 9/DEX 2/ STAM 3.75/ CON 3/ WIS 6/ CHA 3 "Fads come and go, but the barbell remains the same. Respect it accordingly." - Jim Wendler "When I want to be a super hero, I just wake up" - Childish Gambino Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 First of all, I stickied the thread.Hey Laney, thanks for reminding me! I've been meaning to read Handmaid's Tale or Ender's Game, so I nominate those!And I agree with you in general Second of all, I HIGHLY suggest Ender's Game. It's my favorite book and one that can and will definitely incite intellgent conversation. And it's Sci-fi, but not heavily so, so it gets nerd cred.A Brave New World by Aldous HuxleyMy wife has been trying to get me to read this for years. Says it's right up my ally.After just watching the trailer for the hobbit I am going to put forward the book I'd be down, haven't read it in 10 years and probably should again before the movies. I have like 3 copies of it... Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
chairohkey Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I nominate: American Gods by Neil Gaiman Im going to nominate One Second After by William R. Forstchen. I think as nerds we could have some great discussions on this book.I second both suggestions. Link to comment
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