What book are you currently reading?

[Laetca]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Olyy @ Feb 22 2010, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

My girlfriend did exactly the same thing,
Hated the idea of it, read the first one just to confirm her suspicions and it sucked her in. She's now a huge fan[/b]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one then
Must be a girl thing Matt. Did you start reading it simply to humour your then-girlfriend?

 

[Laetca]

Just finished Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, I haven't read a thing by him yet that I didn't instantly loved, the books I don't have on him are on my to get list! I still think I'm probably not getting all the layers packed in it mythology-wise, but I really don't care, it's once more an entertaining and intelligently written book.

Started reading Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, so far so good.

 

[Moonfire]

I'm going to go through my Terry Pratchett collection, I just have to decide which books... The Witches, Rincewind,Death or the Guards...

 

[shtove]

On threads like this why doesn't anyone say, I am currently reading the bible? Best book of all time - history, action, sex, philosophy, and a dramatic ending ... for everyone.

Haven't read it for years.

 

[DonBilly]

I am currently reading:

My parents who have been involved in the protest against Vietnam War in the 60's and early 70's had discussed with me about this guy when I was a teenager. During my last stay in the US I bought this biography which I am enjoying. I didn't know this author. I like very much the way he presents his findings and how this influenced Ho Chi Minh's life and eventually that of his country Viet Nam.

 

[Charles]

Reading Neal Stephenson's Anathem, after Grapes of Wrath. Both are very good.

 

[feicarsinn]

I'm currently working my way through Brave New World and The Shining. Enjoying both immensely.

 

[Sir Speedy]

Working my way through Between Planets by Robert Heinlein. It's an entertaining novel.

 

[shtove]

Reading Heinlein's Starship Troopers - pretty good so far. I saw the film years ago and thought it was a great satire ruined by a second half of shoot-'em-up. Just recently I was told he has some interesting libertarian themes in his books, so this is my first go.

 

[Sir Speedy]

Reading Heinlein's Starship Troopers - pretty good so far. I saw the film years ago and thought it was a great satire ruined by a second half of shoot-'em-up. Just recently I was told he has some interesting libertarian themes in his books, so this is my first go.

Hm his novels tend to carry a strong anti-establishment theme. He's my favourite author, so hope you can get into him.

 

[Feicarsinn]

Just read The Tempest, quite enjoyed it really. The best bit was the banter bewteen Sebastian and Antonio in the first act. Also, some rather socialist views epressed by Gonzalo, which caught me a bit off guard.

 

[187]

Just finished reading the Hobbit, wasn't as WOW as i thought it was going to be considering all the fuss that's been made about it, LOTR was a million times better. was a great prequel though to the LOTR books though.

looking for something else to read now, will have a scroll through here and find something new and exciting to read.

 

[Feicarsinn]

I've read LOTR twice and hated it both times round. Don't understand the fuss. Good film though, I'll say that.

 

[Charles]

I've read LOTR twice and hated it both times round. Don't understand the fuss. Good film though, I'll say that.

You're doing it wrong buddy. Film will be unwatchable in 5 years, book has been a masterpiece for decades...

Edit: btw I am yet to see a movie besting the book from which it was adapted...

 

[Feicarsinn]

The Godfather.

 

[munstermuffin]

Lads, just finished reading Playing The Enemy (book tha Invictus was based on) it good and very interesting how much did happen and how the film does miss few things.

But anyone got recommendations for a book to get.

 

[Charles]

The Godfather.

Hmmm I dunno, the book is great. What is better in the movie? Honest question btw...

 

[bug]

Best book is Josh Lewsey's autobiography

 

[shtove]

You're doing it wrong buddy. Film will be unwatchable in 5 years, book has been a masterpiece for decades...

Edit: btw I am yet to see a movie besting the book from which it was adapted...

The films have good points, but what's with that 20 mins scene where they say goodbye to the elves? Pffff. And they left out Tom Bombadillo.

I read it a few times in my teens - great stuff, but after a few years working etc. even the book is a bit much.

 

[Laetca]

Just finished Gaiman's Anansi Boys, love all his work so far, sadly the library doesn't have anything by him I haven't already read.