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If you wanna take a complete side road from what you've been reading - pick up a couple comics - and before all you literary snobs jump down my throat hear me out - I love a good novel, don't get me wrong, but there is something about the combination of word and picture to tell a story.
Who says we are snobs? I like several Graphic Novels, but it is not always my favorite way to read a story. That being said I can not even imagine trying to read a novelization of say The Watchman.
If you wanna take a complete side road from what you've been reading - pick up a couple comics - and before all you literary snobs jump down my throat hear me out - I love a good novel, don't get me wrong, but there is something about the combination of word and picture to tell a story.
Who says we are snobs? I like several Graphic Novels, but it is not always my favorite way to read a story. That being said I can not even imagine trying to read a novelization of say The Watchman.
not you guys specifically - just random omnipitant internet literary snobs
Post by msfelithatsme on Jan 23, 2011 10:00:10 GMT -5
i'm currently reading "Kitchen Confidential" By Anthony Bourdain...
Not terrible..pretty funny (though I was expecting to laugh a lot more). Definitely a good read if you have worked in restaurants before.. because it is definitely relatable.
i'm currently reading "Kitchen Confidential" By Anthony Bourdain...
Not terrible..pretty funny (though I was expecting to laugh a lot more). Definitely a good read if you have worked in restaurants before.. because it is definitely relatable.
I loved that book! I did read it back when I was a line cook, it's kinda scary how relatable it is.
over my winter break, i read "the passage" by justin cronin.
if you love sci fi, you will def love this book. basically the army is trying to cultivate this super virus and they are experimenting on death row inmates. as you can imagine, it gets loose and the book tells from various different accounts the aftermath. if you read it you will find cronin presents a very different take on this whole idea.
Post by dreamingtree on Jan 23, 2011 14:13:29 GMT -5
I'm reading Room by Emma Donoghue right now. I'm halfway through and really enjoying it, although when I realized the reason for Room, then it made it quite sad. It is told from the point of view of a 5 year old boy.
Has anyone read Fall of Giants yet? It is the first book in Follett's century trilogy. You would like it DT, about half the characters based in a coal mining town in Wales.
Has anyone read Fall of Giants yet? It is the first book in Follett's century trilogy. You would like it DT, about half the characters based in a coal mining town in Wales.
Ooo no but I LOVE Pillars of the Earth and follow up so I am sure I will like it.
I'm reading Room by Emma Donoghue right now. I'm halfway through and really enjoying it, although when I realized the reason for Room, then it made it quite sad. It is told from the point of view of a 5 year old boy.
sounds like it is like that lady kept underground for whatever number of years and forced into having a bunch of kids who were also kept there. i want to read it, but is it uber depressing???
I'm reading Room by Emma Donoghue right now. I'm halfway through and really enjoying it, although when I realized the reason for Room, then it made it quite sad. It is told from the point of view of a 5 year old boy.
sounds like it is like that lady kept underground for whatever number of years and forced into having a bunch of kids who were also kept there. i want to read it, but is it uber depressing???
I'm only halfway through and just starting to learn why they are in Room, so I'm not really sure yet..... But it's told from a 5 year old's perspective so no it's not depressing. He doesn't know any different, it's his whole world.
^Try the Journeyer by Gary Jennings, If you do not find it at the Library just let me know and I will throw it in my car and we can meet up at some point.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Jan 28, 2011 21:30:02 GMT -5
I just finished Room, I loved it, I would definitely recommend it. Thanks dreamingtree for suggesting it. I work in a bookstore but I still might not have picked it up without your recommendation.
I am gonna say you guys should read The History of Love. Now before you all dismiss is as being some sappy "lady novel" let me explain. My roommate read this book on a whim and kept telling me she thought I would really love it, once she told me the title I just sort of chuckled and said "okay". It took me a year to finally pick it up but it is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. It is probably in my list of top five favorite books. It's touching without being sappy, it's sad and funny all at the same time. So do do do give it a chance. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
I loved Anne Bishop's Black Jewels Trilogy. She brings rare intensity to mental and emotional realms. Helped me feel more in my interactions with others.
I just finished Room, I loved it, I would definitely recommend it. Thanks dreamingtree for suggesting it. I work in a bookstore but I still might not have picked it up without your recommendation.
I am gonna say you guys should read The History of Love. Now before you all dismiss is as being some sappy "lady novel" let me explain. My roommate read this book on a whim and kept telling me she thought I would really love it, once she told me the title I just sort of chuckled and said "okay". It took me a year to finally pick it up but it is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. It is probably in my list of top five favorite books. It's touching without being sappy, it's sad and funny all at the same time. So do do do give it a chance. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Glad you liked Room! I still have not finished it but I have been doing my school work. I am going to check out the History of Love, sounds good!
my daughter had to read History of Love 4-5 years ago for an Honors HS English Class. She talked me into trying it and I agree....it's beautiful.
on a different tack, I'm now reading "How the Universe got its Spots" by Janna Levin. if you are interested in cosmology and quantum physics at all, it's very well written and accessible to the average reader.