The Tin Man Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just looking at these last few posts I'd second American Gods, Good Omens, Ender's Game, Brave New World, and The Hobbit. Though I'd lean towards Brave New World and The Hobbit because I read the first three recently and have read Ender's Game at least half a dozen times.And Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman is a good one. I'll have more when I get home and look at my "bookshelf o' things I've been meaning to read" The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
Jaswandi Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Definitely IN! WHAT a great idea!!!Count me in! My suggestion is 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. Description here: http://www.amazon.com/1Q84-ebook/dp/B004LROUW2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348173660&sr=8-2&keywords=1q84Yes please I want to read this one since last week. Human AdventurerFirst completed challenge| my paleo experienceNever underestimate the power of Momentum.Believe in action. Not in the consequence of it. Link to comment
Jaswandi Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 My nomination: A Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling!Oh yes please!! Human AdventurerFirst completed challenge| my paleo experienceNever underestimate the power of Momentum.Believe in action. Not in the consequence of it. Link to comment
shoobie Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I am in!!!! wooohooo!!! Slow reader here so i think 6 weeks it's the way to go! Intro: Intro thread Current challenge: Shoobie's baby steps to greatness Eventually, all the pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment, and know that everything happens for a reason - Carrie Bradshaw Link to comment
Jaswandi Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Gaaaah this thread got me all giddy and excited! I'm up for reading whatever, but let's decide already so that I can go on and buy it!! When will Saturday evening get here! Human AdventurerFirst completed challenge| my paleo experienceNever underestimate the power of Momentum.Believe in action. Not in the consequence of it. Link to comment
Tanith Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 In on this STR 5.25 | DEX 3.75 | CON 5.75 | END 3.5 | WIS 6 | CHA 5.5 Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Just wanted to say the poll is up. Link is below:http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?18130-Vote-for-the-group-read!-Sept-17-Nov-5!Oh, and thanks CalvinHobbes for setting this up! 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
Leimanu Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 What a great idea! Wow, so many book recommendations...::brain explodes::Someone suggested The Hobbit. I second...never read that. <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
livingroovy Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Was anything ever decided? Because BOOKS Race: Gallifreyan Profession: Druid Level: 6 Current Challenge:Livingroovy Comes Home [sTR] - 16.8 // [DEX] - 12.25 // [sTA] - 16 // [CON] - 17.3 // [WIS] - 16.55 // [CHA] - 14.6 Find me on the internets: Facebook // Twitter // Kate Marolt | Play Warrior & Excitement Engineer! Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Was anything ever decided? Because BOOKS1Q84 by Haruki MurakamiThere was another thread that held the vote. Apocalyptic Planet came in second, but I believe that was because it is pre-order only. 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
livingroovy Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Awesome! I kind of figured that, but the voting page looked scattered This fits in nicely with my 'read one book every week for a whole year' self-challenge. This one will be for one of my weeks during the challenge! Race: Gallifreyan Profession: Druid Level: 6 Current Challenge:Livingroovy Comes Home [sTR] - 16.8 // [DEX] - 12.25 // [sTA] - 16 // [CON] - 17.3 // [WIS] - 16.55 // [CHA] - 14.6 Find me on the internets: Facebook // Twitter // Kate Marolt | Play Warrior & Excitement Engineer! Link to comment
german Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Love the idea and just found out, I'll see if I can either find that book here in English, or get it online (not easy to comment on one language what you read in another). germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
Blaidd Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Love the idea and just found out, I'll see if I can either find that book here in English, or get it online (not easy to comment on one language what you read in another).I don't mind sending it to you, just send me your email addie. 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
leadchipmunk Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I went to the store last week and had to order the book from their website ship-to-store. They gave me a tracking code and at last check yesterday, it was still pending... 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
kasers Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I went to the store last week and had to order the book from their website ship-to-store. They gave me a tracking code and at last check yesterday, it was still pending...Mine arrived today but I wasn't in to sign for it so won't get it til tomorrow yet. I think it is times like these where e-readers win! Level 1 Adventurer [sTR-1][DEX-2][sTA-2][CON-4][WIS-3][CHA-3] Challenge thread Fitocracy Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 What a great idea! Wow, so many book recommendations...::brain explodes::Someone suggested The Hobbit. I second...never read that.-1 nerd cred 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
leadchipmunk Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Mine arrived today but I wasn't in to sign for it so won't get it til tomorrow yet. I think it is times like these where e-readers win!E-readers never win in my book! Hah, I punned that one!I'm really reconsidering ordering it to the store. If I bummed my parents' debit card, I could have gotten free premium shipping to my home and had it already. I just don't like to have other people pay, even if I'm using their card and giving them cash. 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
cracked_belle Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 HOW DID I ONLY JUST NOW FIND THIS THREAD?! :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD there is never a sudden revelation, a complete and tidy explanation for why it happened, or why it ends, or Why or Who you are. you want one and I want one, but there isn't one. it comes in bits and pieces, and you stitch them together wherever they fit, and when you are done you hold yourself up, and still there are holes and you are a rag doll, invented, imperfect. and yet you are all that you have, so you must be Enough. there is no other way. ― Marya Hornbacher, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia Link to comment
TealPony Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Are there multiple groups doing this? Or just this one? Just curious, because I don't like to interrupt and join in the middle of the book. TealPony Central Time cmstark90@gmail.com Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 We're nominating the next book now, check the board this thread is on. 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
riotgrly Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 OK, joined NF around New Year's, life events happened, just got back and delighted to find this thread. Would really like to see what's selected for next 6 week challenge. Because I read ALL the books........... riotgrly LEVEL 2 Half-Elf STR 5 || DEX 2 || STA 4 || CON 4 || WIS 4 || CHR 2.5 Link to comment
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