CalvinHobbes Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is anyone interested in having another book club book? If so, let's nominate them here! All nominations must be up by Friday, April 12th at 11:59 EST. So far, we've read: 1Q84 by Haruki MurakamiAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. I may be opening a can of worms here, it is the first book in what I belive is the longest fantasy series ever written at nearly 4.5 million words. 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
Max Power Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I'll throw out "The Thin Red Line" by James Jones again. I've recently made a list of books I own that I have to read through before I can buy any other books, but I'll make an exception for whatever NF picks. The path to Swolehalla is paved with a lot of Swolehate, and you won't get there without being Swole of Spirit too. Race: Fiendish Blue Extension Cord Class: Warrior Links: MFP Battle Log Current Challenge Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. I may be opening a can of worms here, it is the first book in what I belive is the longest fantasy series ever written at nearly 4.5 million words. NO! Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 My suggestion: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
minderly Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Twilight. hahaha just kidding. that's not even funny. Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mindy, I almost gave you a 1 day ban, then realized that power was taken away from me, then read the rest of your post. 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
minderly Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 haha I wonder why it was taken away I debated putting the "I'm kidding" part in white text so that I could see reactions...and then couldn't bring myself to let people think that poorly of me. Link to comment
Max Power Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 haha I wonder why it was taken away I debated putting the "I'm kidding" part in white text so that I could see reactions...and then couldn't bring myself to let people think that poorly of me. I'm not going to lie, I would have judged you ha! The path to Swolehalla is paved with a lot of Swolehate, and you won't get there without being Swole of Spirit too. Race: Fiendish Blue Extension Cord Class: Warrior Links: MFP Battle Log Current Challenge Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I loved Ready Player One! But... I second Twilight. (Go ahead Corey. Ban me! Do it. Do it. Do it.) Link to comment
Adipaw Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hi all, I am new to the group and would love to have a good reason to read. Has any one read Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson? AdipawLevel 1 - Celt, Ranger at Heart, training with the AdventurersSTR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 2.5 | WIS 3 | CHA 2.5 Link to comment
cracked_belle Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 ::posts to follow:: I'm cool with whatever the group decides. I read everything except "romance"/"historical fiction". 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
pwallace Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am down for a book club. I second (and third AND fourth) eye of the world.Also WIzards first rule by Terry GoodkindSword of Shannara by Terry BrooksThe Hobbit by TolkienWay of the Peaceful warrior by Dan Millman 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
Celeborn Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi I'm new too but just wanted to suggest: Lord Fouls Bane by Stephen Donaldson Level 3 Barbarian RangerStr 9.5, Dex 6, Sta 6, Con 8.5, Wis 7.5, Cha 3 "On the ragged edge of the world I'll roam, and the home of the wolf shall be my home" Link to comment
otter905 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am interested in joining. Doesn't really matter what book. My self-worth, beauty, strength, and overall awesomeness is not defined by numbers. 12STR 13.75CON 5STA 12WIS 14CHA 6DEX 1 fire flowerCurrent Challenge #8 #7 #6 #5 Unofficial #4 #3 #2 "It's only impossible if you stop to think about it first." -The Pirate Captian Link to comment
Paladin Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I've wanted to read Ready Player One for a while, so I agree with that. I've also been considering starting the Wheel of Time series (I read the first few years ago but quit) but I just started Song of Fire and Ice so I don't know that I want to juggle two epics like that. How about a bit of a classic, like The Count of Monte Cristo? That was a favorite of mine in high school, and I'd love a reason to reread it. PaladinLevel 1 Dwarven Scout2 STR | 3 DEX | 3 STA | 2 CON | 3 WIS | 2 CHABattle Log | Current Challenge: Paladin's Return to the Road "Fat doesn't get sore, muscle does." Doctor Wes Nyberg Link to comment
terrormortus Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I'll read anything. Level 5 Orc Citizen Soldier STR 7.5|DEX 9.5|STA 11|CON 12|WIS 20.5|CHA 8.5 Old Challenges 15/4 3/6 7/25 "Do it now." Link to comment
Tabris Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'll join happily! Would love to read Stephenson, he's the sort of author you always think you should read but never end up doing it. Level 1 Dwarf AdventurerSTR:2 DEX:3 STA:1 CON:3 WIS:4 CHA:2Return of the Tabris: Chapter 3Battle Logs Have faith, you're not a moron. - John Brown Link to comment
OrangeJorwell Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Bill Bryson - A Short History of Nearly Everything I bought it at a used book store recently but haven't read it yet. Level 3 RangerSTR: 6 | DEX: 3 | STA: 9 | CON: 4 | WIS: 6 | CHA: 5 Current Challenge Link to comment
WordSmith Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm in and I'll read anything as well. I would prefer something I haven't read though. Lvl 1 Human RangerSTR - 2 DEX - 2STA - 2 CON - 3WIS - 2 CHA - 4"The slaughterhouse of failure is not my destiny." Link to comment
Boudicca Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm in! I love all sorts of books, so far the only thing I've seen suggested that I've already read is the Terry Goodkind series. So hopefully the group decides on something new. I'll throw it out there - "Physics of the Impossible" Michio Kaku Human AdventurerSTR-2;DEX-2;STA-2;CON-4;WIS-4;CHA-3"There are no happy endings, because nothing ends." Link to comment
KeeperOfTheImperialSeal Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Saying hello to the book club! Always looking for a new book to read or reread. I'm cool with Eye of the World, it's about time for me to reread the Wheel of Time before the final book comes out in paper back. (They have to match, can't have a random hardcover version in there.) But if not, I'd suggest "I am Not a Serial Killer" by Dan Wells, It's a YA horror novel that is from the perspective of a kid with anti-social personality disorder. I feel its a great example of first person storytelling. ===========================================Level 1 Undead Dwarf AdventurerSTR: 3 DEX: 1 STA: 2 CON: 4.375 WIS: 6.75 CHA: 1 ===========================================InventoryFire Flower Power Up Link to comment
Adipaw Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. I may be opening a can of worms here, it is the first book in what I belive is the longest fantasy series ever written at nearly 4.5 million words. Is there a final decision? I am intrigued by Eye of the World... AdipawLevel 1 - Celt, Ranger at Heart, training with the AdventurersSTR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 2.5 | WIS 3 | CHA 2.5 Link to comment
WordSmith Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm not trying to start reading the Wheel of Time series again so if its Eye of teh World, I'm out. Lvl 1 Human RangerSTR - 2 DEX - 2STA - 2 CON - 3WIS - 2 CHA - 4"The slaughterhouse of failure is not my destiny." Link to comment
Anwyl Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Oh I totally want to open my own can of worms and suggest The Legend of Drizzt book 1 Homeland(short book good size series). HEHEHE Other than that I'm good with anything Level 2 Moon Elf Scout, (STR)-7, (DEX)-2, (STA)-13, (WIS)-2, (CHA)-3"The first wealth is health."-Ralph Waldo EmersonAnwyls Master Challenge of Fire! My Twitter! Link to comment
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