What book have you finished recently?

[Batman]

Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison

Truly one of the masters of the enigmatic phrase. Every time I read this book I feel I understand it a little less.

[Lobolover]

Zanoni by Edward George Earl Bullwer-Lytoon .

[tinhamodic]

The Camel Club - David Baldacci

Synopsis - A conspiracy club witness a murder that is anything but simple, eventually leading to events that reach a global level. An excellent read and action packed.

[Wolfy]

Aliens: Criminal Enterprise - SD Perry
Cell - Stephen King
Sleepy Head - Mark Billingham
Predator: Turnabout - Steve Perry
Desperation - Stephen King

['REDHAIRED' SHANKS]

Dune by Frank Herbert.

[Cair]

l8r g8r.


:oh

[Tyrael]

Dune by Frank Herbert.

What'd you think of it?

[halfhearted]

Memories of Kazakhstan by Berta Bachmann

Definitely not the most brutal book that I've ever read about the Stalinist regime, but it was interesting to hear the story from the perspective of a persecuted, female German, one of the least heard voices in that time I would assume. The writing itself was pretty average with the author often choosing to repeat themselves multiple times per section, in order to emphasize their points. All in all, it sort of read like a transcript, in spite of the fact that it was not one. Perhaps this stems from the mostly oral culture that the author appears to have come from/grown up in, seeing as how any reading materials or means of recording were taken from her rather early on by the Russian government due to the fear that such materials might facilitate espionage.

Anyways, I wouldn't call this book an enjoyable read. I also wouldn't suggest it unless any of you have actual interest in the plight of German women in Russia during World War II.

[Jaded Heart]

Emma by Jane Austen. Although her work was a struggle for me to read, much less understand at first; after reading more of her books I finally found a connection. I really love the basis of all her books and the way she expresses herself. I need to read pride and prejudice.

[Miss_Misery13]

About one week ago Dragon's Keep by: Janet Lee Carey, its about a a princess named Rosalind who was "cursed" from birth with a dragon's talon, i highly recommend it, its a fantasic page-turner.

[Lumineon]

1984 by George Orwell.

Fascinating book, but the ending was slightly disappointing. It seemed as though throughout the entire novel, the plot was secular, but still shedded light into Winston's life. The ending, however, seemed entirely too personal.

[Morwain]

The Eagle in the Sand-Simon Scarrow and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

[Neptune]

i enjoyed the curious incident of the dog... different but interesting

[kamikazi]

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

loved the last few chapters of it.

[exceller]

"The Kite Runner." A very disappointing book.

[Lobolover]

Vathek by William Beckford .

[Gaara=]]

An It Girl; Notorious by Cecily von Ziegesar. The second in The It Girl series it was really good.
And I finished the manga, Gravitation by Murakami Maki. Both were really good.

[Lobolover]

The Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling.Good,except-calling hindoos "heathen" and saying their gods are just pieces of stone,and the positive ending-I think the guy got of far too easily.

[Jessie]

last book i read was twilight (re-reading it) Havn't seen any new books that have caught my eye so far :(

[TWF]

Space Wolves: Wolf's Honour.

[Lobolover]

Kwaidan by Lafcadio Hearn .

[Lenalee]

I just finished The Catcher in the Rye today. It was a rather depressing book, even from the start, and it just got more depressing as it went on. It's well-written, though and I can see why people like it. I don't know whether or not I'd recommend it as it depends on the reader's tastes.

[Lobolover]

could you sumarise it ?

[ShangDOh]

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. I wish I had found out about this series sooner...

[Lobolover]

THE WERE-WOLF by CLEMENCE HOUSMAN 1896

[megaman1998]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

If Manga chapters count, the beginning of Naruto: Part II.

[Brandt]

Last book I finished was Killing Ground: The Canadian Civil War (1968) by Bruce Powe. Took me a while to buy this book since it's out of print. An interesting "what if" fiction about Quebec separating from Canada.

[vervex]

I just finished League of Extraordinary Gentlemen volume 1 and 2. Last week I "finished" Fables (waiting for the next chapter to be out).

[Chee]

Fahrenhiet 451 and Twilight. ^_^

[tinhamodic]

The Collectors - David Baldacci

Synopsis - 2nd book involving The Camel Club. A death in the Library of Congress and the death of the U.S. Speaker of the House will lead the Camel Club and an incredible scam artist in a race against time. Highly recommended!

[Crimson Dragoon]

Finished Midnight Tides about a week ago.

[Jaded Heart]

I finished reading a Book of Poetry by Edgar Allen Poe. He's work is just amazing.

[King Lloyd]

I just checked out Hamlet. Pretty good.

[Dementia]

"On The Road" by Jack Kerouac. :del It was pretty good. I like this kind of books. :del

[n!L]

I finished Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. He makes me :laugh

[tinhamodic]

Simple Genius - David Baldacci

Synopsis - 3rd book involving private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell. Their PI business is slow and their finances are stretched. Ex-Olympian, ex-secret service Michelle Maxwell seems to be suffering some kind of nervous breakdown making her exhibit some suicidal tendencies. Sean King takes on a case that appears to be suicide on a Camp Peary, a CIA training ground. To top it off the dead person was a brilliant physicist from a nearby private research facility filled with brilliant scientists as well. Typical Baldacci fashion, nothing is as it appears and twists and surprises are aplenty!

[Wolfy]

The Regulators - Stephen King
Resident Evil 1 - The Umbrella Conspiracy - S.D. Perry
Resident Evil 2 - Caliban Cove - S.D. Perry
Resident Evil 3 - City of the Dead - S.D. Perry
Resident Evil 4 - Underworld - S.D. Perry
Resident Evil 5 - Nemesis - S.D. Perry
Resident Evil 6 - Code: Veronica - S.D. Perry
Resident Evil 0 - Zero Hour - S.D. Perry

[ninja man]

eragon and eldest :amuse

[fghj]

So you all think you're so smart with your books eh?

[Morwain]

Centurian by Simon Scarrow

[King Lloyd]

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger.

[redhorsemen]

The Mist-Strphen King.....after seeing to movie I just had to see the book

[Kakuzu]

The List of 7 by Mark Frost.

Just something random that I read for some reason, and it was really good. I'll read the sequel to it as well.

[croisee]

B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton. And I'm currently on the hunt for her A-Z series.

[Yakushi Kabuto]

Recently finished Clive Barker's Mister B. Gone.

[Chee]

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Klause (I think)
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

[halfhearted]

Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas by Chuck Klosterman.

Exceedingly enjoyable read. I'm a big fan of Klosterman when he's less literary narrative and more opinion-based article in his writing. And, this book reminded me of my favorite work he's released, Sex, Drugs, and Cacoa Puffs, in how he framed each chapter around a specific question followed by his thoughts. The end, unfinished fictional novel portion, was also pretty interesting, and the way the main protagonist acted reminded me a great deal of what I've learned about Klosterman after reading all of his books.

I would recommend this book and any of Klosterman's works to anyone who enjoys pop culture, has a great fondness for the sharpest of sarcastic/heartfelt wit, and an immunity to the conflict that arises with topics involving sadistic acts of violence (which aren't actually portrayed but just mused upon in a few chapters) or overly amusing but unnecessary footnoting.

[Lord Yu]

Gardens Of The Moon by Steven Erikson

[Kyon]

Submarine by Joe Dunthorne.

This book is made of epic and awesome. That is all that needs to be said. Pick it up if you're in need of a good light-hearted read.

[xingzup19]

John Grisham - The Brethren

[Hay-Hay]

The Art of War.

I love history and my brother recommended it and I loved it.

[Nakor]

The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn
The Jedi Academy Trilogy by Kevin J. Anderson

[tinhamodic]

Next - Michael Crichton

Synopsis - The dangers of commercializing genetic research, products, and transgenic experiments (mixing genes of different species). Very thought provoking book. Excellent read!

[Kyuubi Whisker]

In God We Trust; All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd.

Perennial holiday film classic A Christmas Story was based on the first half of this book.

[ViolentlyHappy]

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

[Chee]

The Stand (Uncut) by Stephen King

[Nakor]

Darth Bane: Path of Destruction

The Stand (Uncut) by Stephen King

There is an uncut version? That boogles my mind.

[Chee]

Darth Bane: Path of Destruction



There is an uncut version? That boogles my mind.

You bein' sarcastic?

[Nakor]

You bein' sarcastic?

Actually, no. It is a book, by Stephen King, why would there be an Uncut version?

Seems like a complete waste to make two versions.

[Batman]

The Wastelands by Stephen King

I'm still on my way to the dark tower.

[Wolfy]

The Dresden Files: Small Favor - Jim Butcher

[Chee]

Actually, no. It is a book, by Stephen King, why would there be an Uncut version?

Seems like a complete waste to make two versions.

Oh, ok. :laugh

I think there is like 300 or so pages added about the background of the characters, how the plague started, how the characters start to pull together in Boulder and Vegas, and Trashcan man (he's a character in the book, if you haven't read it) gets more story to himself as well.
It's well worth the read, you understand the characters a bit more. ^_^

[Mojo]

Revelation: Legacy of the Force, Star Wars Ser. Series #8 by Karen Traviss

[Lobolover]

not 100% sure if I already said it:The house of the seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne,The Necromancer from Kahlert.

Today finished "The Dark Chamber" by Leonard Cline and started reading "Lilith" AND "The Temptation of St. Antony"

[kamikazi]

The Stranger by Albert Camus

[Lobolover]

Camus-the name seems familiar,could you sumarise it a bit ?

[Ina]

Darkly Dreaming Dexter
It's about a serial killer that kills only other serial killers and it's written from Dexter's pow. Not for people with weak stomaches.
I can't wait to read part2!

[Nakor]

Oh, ok. :laugh

I think there is like 300 or so pages added about the background of the characters, how the plague started, how the characters start to pull together in Boulder and Vegas, and Trashcan man (he's a character in the book, if you haven't read it) gets more story to himself as well.
It's well worth the read, you understand the characters a bit more. ^_^

Ohh. I see what you mean now. I feel silly :laugh. I have not read it. If it adds 300 pages, it must be monsterous. Stephen King books tend to be disgustingly huge to begin with.

Revelation: Legacy of the Force, Star Wars Ser. Series #8 by Karen Traviss

That is awesome! I am currently reading, The Truce at Bakura. What other star wars books have you read? which ones do you recommend the most?

[Anego]

The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai

[halfhearted]

Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop

I was actually pleasantly surprised by this book. I picked it up on a recommendation by the store clerk a few days ago, mostly because I just wanted him to leave me alone and he hopefully couldn't be too far off base concerning my taste since I'm in there rather regularly.

Anyways, the book. Some very strong female characters without a forcible feminist agenda in evidence, which is always a plus. And, the author succeeded in being lush and sensual in their writing style without falling prey to the dangers of pretentious purple prose and using fifteen words where one might have been better. Also, it was nice to read a fantasy novel that felt unique in its worldbuilding. Most of the time, I tend to stay away from epic fantasy just because it all ends up reading the same and the characters tend to be more archetypal than anything. This novel was definitely unique and three dimensional in comparison to the average. Reminded me a bit of Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series, actually, except without all of the sadism and sex..

As a note, there was still sadism and sex just not in the same quantity as Carey's novels. And, I would rec this if someone is looking for a worthwhile fantasy read and doesn't mind reading things from a primarily female-based worldview. Also, people who like authors such as Laurell K. Hamilton might find this novel to be an easier, snacklike read as opposed to Hamilton's enjoyable yet undeniable overly sexual prose and extreme wordiness. More substance, less style.

*goes to buy the rest of the books in the Black Jewels Trilogy*

[Gillette_Series]

Michael Critchton's "Next"

Not as good as Prey or Jurassic Park IMO. The theme of the book is about Bio-engineering -- playing god, etc.

[E∂ward]

Twilight - Stephenie Meyer

I recommend you all read it, it is the BEST book in my opinion, trust me!!! :)

[Neptune]

The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing

[tinhamodic]

The King of Torts - John Grisham

A young lawyer gets drawn into the ludicrous practice of tort law. Very good book but was a bit disappointed in the end.

[Lucien Lachance]

The Monkey's Fist---William D. Pease

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/1250000/1258446.gif

[breakbeat oratory]

She by Saul Williams, and that was months ago.

I don't read too often, it's not my main source of information. I'd really like to start reading more, though.

[+Kohana_Ame+]

'Memoirs of a Geisha'
Wonderful^^

[Cabbage Cabrera]

Eldest by Christopher Paolini.

[JustPimpin]

I JUST forgot tht name of the Star Wars book that I just read.... and I just read it like last week. It was somewhere in the time-line just after the 6th movie took place.... Leia's kids were kidnapped, and she was starting to get her Jedi powers :) It was great, I also have the next 2 books after the one I just read. Star Wars is so fucking amazing!

[Nakor]

I JUST forgot tht name of the Star Wars book that I just read.... and I just read it like last week. It was somewhere in the time-line just after the 6th movie took place.... Leia's kids were kidnapped, and she was starting to get her Jedi powers :) It was great, I also have the next 2 books after the one I just read. Star Wars is so fucking amazing!

I don't think I read that one yet. So I can't help you out with the name.

However, I just finished The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers.

Pretty decent book. It got better toward the end and was alittle tough to get through at the beginning.

[Takun21]

The last book I read was The Godfather by Mario Puzi. It was great, but it's already been overshadowed with Sir A. C. Doyle's Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. If anyone thought that Holmes wore a funny pointed hat, smoked a pipe and used a magnifying glass alot, theyd be mistaken. Im only through the first chapter. He's pulled himself out of a cocaine dream (as it is his want to do both that and opium from time to time) and has gone undercover as a hobo to garner information from a woman he's been hired to investigate, who'se blackmailing future royalty with a photo. Not only has he recieved his info, he's already dressed as a poor clergyman and been invited in (prompting Watson to pass a smoekbomb inside the house and raise teh call for fire) so Holmes can watch as she panic'ed and went to retrieve the photo from it's hiding position, fearing to lsoe the most valuable thing in the house to the "fire". Brilliant!

[Aishiteru]

Last book I read was Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The book that's taking over many teenage girls around the world. :P

I still have to read the next two books, then the last one coming out in August.

[killinspree42099]

Children of the Mind (Ender, Book 4) - by Orson Scott Card

[Gary]

the shawdow children among the brave .

[tinhamodic]

Deep Storm - Lincoln Child

Synopsis - A deep sea oil rig makes a startling discovery. The US military and civilians involved are in a race against time to try to figure out the mysterious discovery. Very tense as the book progresses, keeps you guessing. Excellent read!

Lincoln Child is the other partner of the co-authoring pair with Douglas Preston. I thoroughly enjoy their works and glad that his solo work is just as riveting.

[King Lloyd]

Catcher in the Rye, enjoyed it

[igneus somes]

i read the lord of the rings :arg

[halfhearted]

Myth Conceptions by Robert Asprin.

Wildly amusing little book that poked fun at Western cultural history, stereotyping and all manner of fantasy-based cliches. Funny for its satirical elements but also very good as a story on its own right. This is my first foray into Asprin's Myth-verse, but I'm excited for more.

[Batman]

Wizard and Glass by Stephen King . . getting closer to the tower, but this one made me mad for like the first 350 pages, followed by entertaining acceptance.

[halfhearted]

Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton.

This was a reread of an old favorite. I got a craving for badass female protagonists, and Anita Blake is one of the best examples I know. Have yet to decide whether this means I will be rereading the entire series released so far or just until it gets to the point where the books begin to devolve into pretentious pornographic scenes every ten pages and Anita loses 85% of my interest.

[Lobolover]

Lilith by George Mac Donald .

[Genive]

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Oh, the life of slaves, really this was a masterpiece.

[Chatulio]

Small favors by Jim Butcher

[Chee]

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

[tinhamodic]

The Testament - John Grisham

Synopsis - An incredibly wealthy man nearing the end of his life drafts his final will his ex wives and children and their lawyers are extremely anxious as to what's in the will. Very funny and makes you think about wealth and life.

[Cristal]

Twillght By Stephanie Meyer LOVE that book :love

[Nakor]

The Han Solo Trilogy: The Paradise Snare
by A.C. Crispin

[Lord Yu]

A Clash Of Kings by George RR Martin

[Byakuya]

The Digital Fortress by Dan Brown :3

[halfhearted]

Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman.

Nice little read, which detailed short vignettes centered around parallel worlds with different laws of time and space (i.e. in one of the worlds, time moved slower at higher elevations). Very interesting concepts shown, although it can get extremely melancholic due to the way time often divides the various characters introduced.

[Serp]

Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong.

It being the third in the series of the Women of the otherworld, I would say it was just as good as its too predecessors.

[Hope]

Somebody Else's Kids by Torey Hayden.

My mum had just finished reading it, so I decided to pick it up. :)
It was good, based on what Torey actually went through being a Special needs teacher.

[KunoichiLouis]

Memoirs of a geisha by Arthur Golden

I really like that book. I've read it several times before.

[Batman]

Wolves of the Calla -Book V of the Dark Tower Series-, by Stephen King

I found this book to be a tad underwhelming, but still a solid read. The first third was easily 20 times stronger than the middle or end.

[Major]

Plato - The Republic

[Kira U. Masaki]

hmm i trying to finish reading the historian, but its kinda boring in the beginning
the last book i finished i think was half blood prince, yea i dont read much
but im gonna pick up the discworld series now

[ViolentlyHappy]

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

[Nakor]

The Fifth Vial by Michael Palmer

[tinhamodic]

The Mask - Dean Koontz

Synopsis - Mysterious girl and mysterious events stir up the lives of 3 people.

Not a bad book, disappointed in the ending though.

[Suzie]

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton

[breakbeat oratory]

,said the shotgun to the head by Saul Williams.

Another gem by Saul, I suggest to any and all who would enjoy a short poetry read.

I've also started The Human Touch by Michael Frayn and The Critique of Judgment by Immanuel Kant. I'll be sure to post a short review in this thread when I finish them.

[Dark Aether]

Warriors: Power of three - Outcast by Erin Hunter.

Another great installment in the Warriors series. I have to wait until September for the next one though.

[Chee]

The Shining by Stephen King

(Great book!)

[RodMack]

The Bourne Identity by Bobert Ludlum

I've never seen the Bourne movies but I knew that the movies were based on the books so I decided to read the first one. It was a pretty good read.

[Lien]

Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Difficult to get to grips with the Igbo but it's a sweet read.

[ViolentlyHappy]

Nobody's Princess by Esther Friesner.

[SP]

White Teeth by Zadie Smith

[Crimson Dragoon]

Small Favor by Jim Butcher.

[ViolentlyHappy]

Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr

(second book to Wicked Lovely)

[halfhearted]

The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton

The latest in her Anita Blake series, it was wonderful to see less cliche romance novel scenes as has been her staple in the last few books and more of the kinds of plots that were found at the beginning of the series. Plus, the novel showed how her writing style is obviously still progressing and growing in quality, which is always great to see in any middle-aged author/long series.

[Denji]

I just finished A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin yesterday.

Simply amazing.:faint

Now, onto A Clash of Kings.

[Ashiya]

The Road Less Travelled by M.Scott Peck

It's basically a book incorporating psychological themes. Good stuff.

[Major]

I just finished reading the Darkly Dreaming Dexter trilogy.

So gooooood!!

[Zaru]

"Die Gewaltspirale" (translates to "The violence spiral")

A book about the conflict between the western and eastern world :sag

[Nae'blis]

Meditations on First Philosophy. Always read either fantasy or philosophy :(

[halfhearted]

Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

Very, almost overly tragic book. At one point, I actually had to put it down, specifically because I needed to break from the novel's world. I'm not sure I could ever rec this book to anyone, and I have no desire to ever pick it back up myself. But, for what it was, the novel was certainly well done. Just a bit too much for my usual tastes, particularly since I'm not a fan of the war genre, in general. ;_;

[Auraya]

Nice Girls Finish Last by Sparkle Hayter

It was simply awful. I can't believe I finished it to be honest. It was just really dull and I didn't really like the characters in it , which was the main problem I had with it

[tinhamodic]

The Killer Angels - Michael Shaara

Synopsis - Historical fiction about the Battle of Gettysburg. Fascinating and good book but am curious why this book won 1975's Pulitzer for fiction?

[SSJKrillin]

Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

Very, almost overly tragic book. At one point, I actually had to put it down, specifically because I needed to break from the novel's world. I'm not sure I could ever rec this book to anyone, and I have no desire to ever pick it back up myself. But, for what it was, the novel was certainly well done. Just a bit too much for my usual tastes, particularly since I'm not a fan of the war genre, in general. ;_;

one by metallica is based on the movie. check out the movie or at least the music vid. twisted shit.

just read "a handful of dust" by evelyn waugh. decent book. cool ending. not as good as his other book "scoop".

[ShangDOh]

A Feast for Crows by George R. Martin

Damn why didn't anyone inform of this series earlier? Now I can't wait for the next one, September can't come soon enough....

[Lord Yu]

^You mean November. lol Delays.:(
Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson.

Blew Gardens of the Moon out of the fucking water. Shit was epic. I was promised goodness and was deliver fine candies of kings.

[Girl, I don't care]

havent read much books recently. finished Utopia, read wuthering heights and great expectaions a while a ago.

[Lien]

Getting Rid of Matthew - Jane Fallon

Finished it in a day, couldn't put it down. It was just so funny, office bitching and just a day in the life of a home-wrecker with a good heart [eventually].

[Asuto]

last book i read was
lord of the rings - fellowship of the ring , 2-3 years ago

[Neptune]

Deception by Randy Alcorn

[Denji]

A Feast for Crows by George R. Martin

Damn why didn't anyone inform of this series earlier? Now I can't wait for the next one, September can't come soon enough....

Damn. You just reminded me that I've got almost three books to clear before even thinking about A Dance With Dragons. It's a long road ahead.

I just finished a re-read of Jurassic Park by Michael Chrichton today.

[Jaded Heart]

Romeo and Juliet =]

[Nakor]

A Feast for Crows by George R. Martin

Damn why didn't anyone inform of this series earlier? Now I can't wait for the next one, September can't come soon enough....

that is if we are lucky. he hasn't finished the book yet. it could be pushed back.

I just finished Rebel Dawn by A.C. Crispin. Last book of the han solo trilogy. Pretty good book and leaves off right where han and chewie meet up with obiwan and luke.

[Chaos Ghost]

Nymphos of Rocky Flats and X-Rated Blood Suckers by Mario Acevedo. It's about this guy named Felix Gomez who "went to Iraq a soldier and came back a vampire". He then uses his vampire powers to become a private I. I'm looking forward to buying the next book Undead Kama Sutra.

[tinhamodic]

Odd Hours - Dean Koontz

4th book in the Odd Thomas series. Odd in another interesting supernaturally influenced adventure. But a quick read making you beg for more. Of course that would be the 5th book.

[Mikoto Uchiha]

The invisible boy and The Thorn Birds


:3

[Shaidar Haran]

Amber and Blood by Margaret Weis. Finally The Dark Disciple trilogy is finished. :WOW

[halfhearted]

The War of the Flowers by Tad Williams

Ah, Tad Williams. One of my favorite authors when it comes to meshing our world with that of the traditional science fiction or fantasy worlds. This book definitely did not disappoint in that aspect with three dimensional characters who were infinitely relatable in their dynamism. Also, there were overarching, classical themes which were woven throughout the down to earth narrative with ease. Definitely recommend this to any fans of urban fantasy looking for a lengthy, single volume story.

[Namikaze Minato Flash]

Mortalis - R. A. Salvatore

[Juli]

Haruki Murakami - Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World

..fascinating novel (as expected from Murakami)..but I didn't like the ending that much.

[halfhearted]

Fuzzy Dice by Paul Di Fillipo

Humorous little SF novel, detailing the failures and misadventures of the middle-aged, bookstore owner protagonist after he is granted the ability to traverse parallel universes by an intruding, alien artificial intelligence. Lots of amusing pop culture references, mountains of Douglas Adamsy, tounge-in-cheek comedy, as well as a little food for thought regarding the nature of the universe and the way one lives one's life. Decent read.

[Neptune]

The Untelling by Tayari Jones

[Major]

Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue (All 11 books or was it 12 :headscrat)

[Kamioto Furin]

Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas <tr.: Judas' Favorite Book>
by Bob Ong

[Chaos Ghost]

I just finished the last book in the Mercy Thompson trilogy by Particia Briggs. Pretty damn good. It involves vampires and werewolves and such. Good read.

[Anon]

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

I read this because I wanted a taste of the work of the author who is finishing the Wheel of Time series. It is a pretty good little fantasy book; setting was good and it had some interesting ideas, the characters were good too if not great. I also liked the magic system used it was something a bit different. So all in all nothing wrong with this but nothing to make it amazing either, a fun read that lacks a little polish.

[Nakor]

Star Wars: Rogue Planet by Greg Bear

I didn't like it much. The ending was pretty dumb and didn't make much sense.

[halfhearted]

So Long a Letter by Mariama Ba

Story follows a Senegalese woman who's just been widowed in a society that doesn't hold with female strength. By the title, one can guess that the framing device for each chapter is a letter. And, it's really put to good use. Powerful novel that gives a great look into the culture of Senegal, as well as being a personal story of female empowerment without coming off as militaristically feminist.

['REDHAIRED' SHANKS]

Steven Erikson - Midnight Tides (Fifth book of the Malazan book of the Fallen series)

Genre: Epic Fantasy/Military Fantasy.

Loved it even more the second time around <3

[Ayer]

Leviathan by Paul Auster

Not exactly the classic Leviathan, but definitely a good read. Story follows the quest, so to speak, of a man whose friend died in an accidental bomb explosion in Wisconsin. He must make sure that his friend's story is revealed before the FBI can make up their own story which would ultimately twist things up. Then this guy starts to tell his friend's whole (practically) life story. Cool. Kinda. I liked it. :P

[ViolentlyHappy]

The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray.

I must say, I certainly didn't not expect the, 'Great & Terrible Beauty' trilogy to end that way.

[Kirsty]

The Host - Stephenie Meyer

I already read the Twilight series... and couldnt wait for this one... and it wasnt disappointing ;)

[Chaos Ghost]

Dates From Hell by Kim Harrison, Kelley Armstrong, Lynsay Sands, and Lori Handeland. It's an compilation of sorts. All were very good except the Harrison one. Kinda bored me sleep.

[shannonsu]

Just finished Someday This Pain Will be Useful to You, by Peter Cameron. I loved it.

[Iria]

Just finished Stephanie Meyer's "The Host"

It took me awhile to get into it but once it got good boy did it get good :3

[Cristal]

Twilight by stephenie meyer

for the 4th time :awesome

[mary no jutsu]

Native son

The part where Bigger's mother begs for her son's life made me sob so hard.

[graysocks]

Just finished Stephen Kings on writing. It was a far more entertaining read than i was expecting - i went into it expecting to be lectured but most of it is talking about his own life really. Practically an biography with tips, but a fun read, hes warmed to me from it.

[Kirsty]

Do you remember me? - Sophie Kinsella

[^^Clay Girl^^]

I just finished Que Vadis by Sienkiewitz. It's really good book.

[Chee]

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

Now if I could just get into her other book, The Host. :facepalm

[Felix]

A Clash of Kings

[Blinus]

Airframe by Crichton. Underwhelmed, but not too bad.

Duma Key by King. EVERYONE GO READ IT NOW.

[halfhearted]

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Read this novel under the urging of a friend on NF after a discussion occurred in one of the FCs regarding Miyazaki films and his adaptation abilities. At first, I was a bit disappointed in the novel, as it seemed as though it was one of those few cases where the duplicate exceeds the original. But, after getting past the halfway point, it took a drastic upturn, and I ended up enjoying it quite a bit. A bit fairytale formulaic but a decent enough read, and one that I'm glad I did after watching the film as it kept it from tainting my original movie-watching experience.

[element_fighter]

The First Law, Book Two: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie. Pretty damn good, got more in to it then the 1st. Incidentally straight after finishing this i started reading Nothing to Lose by Lee Child ( a Jack Reacher novel). It was a mistake, the difference in detail and story is immense, Mr.Child appears to be just racking out his books

[Nakor]

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

First book I read by her and it was pretty damn good. Didn't like some parts of the ending though.

[Chee]

A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb

Very good, I'd recommend it. It has some adult scenes so be warned if you pick it up. :)

[Iria]

Wuthering Heights

I doubt I was paying much attention the first time I read it many years ago because I missed the ferocity of passion between the two. Man did it give me chills reading it this time. I absolutely love this book and can see why it is so highly regarded as a classic.

[uchihasurvivor]

The gun seller by Hugh Laurie.

Nice book, appreciate Hugh laurie sense of humor.

[Anego]

Saishu Heiki Kanojo: the last love song in this little planet by Shin Takahashi (manga).
The cracking mountain by Osamu Dazai (novel)

[Major]

Of Occult Philosophy (Book 1) - Agrippa

[halfhearted]

Ten Days That Shook the World by John Reed

I was pretty blown away by this book, and I can totally see why it caused such a critical schism upon its release and subsequent analysis. Rarely do I delve into nonfiction as opposed to fiction (excluding biographies/autobiographies), but I'm terribly happy that I didn't pass this piece over.

Now, I'm off to rewatch Reds to see what inaccuracies I've been enjoying for years. :hehee

[DB_Explorer]

Time enough for love- Robert A Heinland

and the manual for Civ 4

[Altron]

The Iron Kingdom

[WalkingNosebleed]

Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice

Read it, liked it, fell in love with it, married it, and had its babies! :wtf

[Nakor]

Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves

It was OK, like many of the star wars books.

[Outlandish]

bourne identity :edu

[nyo_nyo43]

Carrie by Stephan king (sp?)
It was really good, i would recomend it to anybody, really.
Its mildly distubring at times but you could get over it.
Other than that, I would definitly read it again.:thumbs

[Gentleman]

Friday Night Lights - H.G Bissinger. Probably the best sports novel I've ever read.

[Neptune]

The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates

[isanon]

diamond sword, tree sword - nick perumov

[Yakushi Kabuto]

Oh, haven't dropped by here in awhile. Finished three books in that time. Working at the library gives me plenty of excuses to glance at interesting titles and remember them for later. Anyway, the three are:
-Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman. I have always had a fondness for things from a villain's point of view. Since this followed the tale of a supervillain, how could I resist? I enjoy stories detailing the life of someone who is willing to go against the world in order to get one thing done. Current quote from my signature is from the story actually.

- I don't even remember the title currently, ha, so bad with names. Something about a man with less than a month to live, a kind of love story, soft desperation, acceptance, I rather loved it.

- Melusine by Sarah Monette. Just finished a couple minutes ago. I really loved it, another something I picked up because it had something I'm usually attracted to. A story of brothers and the crap they have to go through. Also caught my interest because one of them is a thief. It is the proper sort of dark that I enjoy. Had to look it up online and was delighted to see the first couple chapters of the next book are online. :3

[GodofDeath]

shakuntala and the ring of recollection
oedipus
othello

basically all plays

[Pintsize]

The Sandman, by Neil Gaiman.

Un-fucking-believable.

[Queen_Iana]

Gossip Girl: Nothing Can Keep us Together

[PerveeSage]

Dragons of Summer Flame, Margret Weis & Tracy Hickman. Dragonlance novel. Interesting end to several very well developed characters.

The Iceman, Chuck Liddell. Autobiography of a mixed martial artist who was in the UFC before and after the incredible rise in popularity of mixed martial arts.

[Major]

The World as I see it - Einstein :ohpek

[MueTai]

State of Fear by Michael Crichton.

I HIGHLY recommend this book to people who enjoy thrillers. It also provides some interesting insight on global warming. I couldn't put this one down.

[killinspree42099]

The Mist by Stephen King

I'm currently reading I hope they serve beer in Hell by Tucker Max ( Fuckin Hilarious )

[halfhearted]

Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton

Her latest release in the Anita Blake series. And unfortunately, like most of her quick releases, it's much much more soap opera/romance-based as opposed to supernatural crime/thriller in nature. Although, it did deal with one of my favorite, least touched upon characters in the series (who possibly gains my affections due to the fact that we share a defense mechanism or two <3); so, that was nice, I suppose ^^

[graysocks]

I finished Treasure Island and Prince Caspian recently, both pretty disappointing but still decent enough to finish.

[breakbeat oratory]

I've been on a roll, so I've finished a few in the last week.

Pablo Neruda - "Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair"
Langston Hughes - "The Panther and the Lash"
Saul Williams - "The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop"

I'll have Jack Kerouac's "Mexico City Blues" done within the next hour or two.

[Akachô]

Just finished some Ibsen plays (A Doll's house, Hedda Gabler, The Wild Duck, Ghosts).

Although I read all of them some years ago already, Ibsen never ceases to amaze me. Sure, the type of society he criticises is no more, but his treatment of universal human problems is really timeless. Take the life-lie discussion, for example. Is it better to try to deceive oneself and live in illusion and happiness, or are we obliged to fight for ideals like "the truth", and what can we destroy if we do...?

And are Ibsen's statements about the hypocritcal society really so outdated, as some people state? I think his plays are written in such an open way that it isn't hard at all for a good stage director to apply them to our (post)modern world. From another point of view, you could even say that not so much has changed since then, sadly.

Conclusion: Extremely elaborated composition, up-to-dateness and psychological insight. Highly recommended XD

[GsG]

Precious Metals Investing For Dummies by Paul Mladjenovic

[Cair]

Uglies. Almost done with Pretties. :awesome

[Neptune]

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

[parker pyne]

Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono

[Snowfire]

Cassidy by Lori Wick

[halfhearted]

Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop

A continuation of her Dark Jewels trilogy and something I've been meaning to pick up for quite some time. I'm sooo glad that I did. Bishop's interesting views on the submission and dominance of gender and her deft hand at world building are always a delight. And, this novel contained a great deal of character backstory, which is always one of my favorite things to learn about once I've already fallen for the characters, in question.

[laly]

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.

[Lord Yu]

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

This book was surreal.

[kakoishii]

Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman, waiting on the last book of the trilogy.

[Shibo]

Laurell K. Hamilton - The Killing Dance. Its part 6 of a series

[Major]

Pandora - Anne Rice

My first Rice novel to be honest :P

And Today Vitorrio - Anne Rice

[Cloud]

I've recently finished Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini

[Major]

I just finished reading the Age of Five Trilogy by Trudi Canavan.

[Sabint]

I've finished The Invisible man by H.G. Wells.

[Cristal]

Romeo And Juliet By William Shakespeare :wtf

[PlayStation]

Septimus Heap Magyk by Angie Sage

[Crimson Dragoon]

The State of the Art by Iain M. Banks.

[Shibo]

Just finished Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton this morning n_n

[Lord Yu]

Iron Council by China Mieville

you can read my thoughts on it in the convo thread.

[drache]

City of Bones and City of Ash by Cassandra Clare

[drache]

City of Bones and City of Ash by Cassandra Clare

[Tyrael]

The State of the Art by Iain M. Banks.

I just finished another book by the same author (Excession), what did you think of it?

[Crimson Dragoon]

Which one? The State of the Art or Excession?

[wysko]

I just finished reading all of the Warcraft books :awesome Now I'm waiting for the release of Night of the dragon

[King Lloyd]

As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. It wasn't anything special really. I was bored, but reading a Sparknotes did make me appreciate the details that I was pretty much half-reading.

[RisingVengeance]

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

[Rubedo the Crystal Blood]

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (#6)

Yes, quite late, very much so...
I rather wish Harry had gotten a little more out of his relationship with Ginny, though they never do say what happened during that walk after the Quidditch finals.

[Nakor]

A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

My second time reading it. Renews my love for the series. Too bad martin is a lazy bastard.

[Kamishiro Yuki]

"Beyond the impossible" but i don't remember the author now, :lmao

[Yakushi Kabuto]

Finished devouring the two books following Melusine, The Virtu and The Mirador. Really loved the series, anxiously awaiting the next and considering a name change to my favorite character from it. In the meantime, went outside of fantasy to a book by the name of Keeper and Kid by Edward Hardy. It fit into a little niche of stories that I enjoy. Things where the story where a child or pets play an important role in the lives of people they are around. In this case, I found the story to be quite sweet and I adored all the little frustrations and silliness involved in dealing with something you just aren't quite sure about but are attached to anyway.

[rideg32]

Julius Caesar: by William Shakespeare. I do NOT recommend for people with a short attention span like me lol. But if you like killing this is a book for you.
:X3

[Princess Mahi]

killer heels, its a nyc mystery

[Dana]

Blue Is for Nightmares ~ by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Its a new series I just started, and I'm starting to like it a lot. :love

[Taxman]

just finished Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

[Mrs.Lovett]

Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. Currently reading all of Jane Austen.

[Major]

Empress Orchid - Min

&

Flight of the Nighthawks - Raymond E Feist

&

In the Belly of the Beast - Jack Henry Abbot

[Anon]

Royal Asssassin by Robin Hobb, great book

[GsG]

Creating Affluence: The A-to-Z Steps to a Richer Life by Deepak Chopra

[tinhamodic]

Dan Abnett - Legion

Synopsis - A Warhammer 40k novel. Part of the Horus Heresy series. It deals with the youngest and most mysterious of the space marine chapters, the Alpha Legion. Excellent book and I enjoyed it very much (especially since I'm playing Soulstorm now!)

[Marysmary]

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

I can't believe I read it all in two days o_o!

[Vincentre]

Um. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer.

Sadly enough, that was months ago.

[Yakushi Kabuto]

The Dead of Summer by Camilla Way. What a creepy book, it worked though, kept me wondering. I even sympathized a little with the actions of the lead despite, or maybe because, of what happened. On an unrelated note, totally checking out Bunnicula next. :3

[Zaru]

"Die Gewaltspirale" (the violence spiral) by Karin Kneissl.

[TWF]

Warhammer 40,000: Desert Raiders.
Warhammer 40,000: Scourge of Heretic.

[GsG]

The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie

[Crimson Dragoon]

Dan Abnett - Legion

Synopsis - A Warhammer 40k novel. Part of the Horus Heresy series. It deals with the youngest and most mysterious of the space marine chapters, the Alpha Legion. Excellent book and I enjoyed it very much (especially since I'm playing Soulstorm now!)

Damn it, I still need to read that.

[TWF]

Yeah you really need to. As well as Battle for Abyss.

[Nakor]

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

[TatsuBon]

under the persimmon tree by suzanne fisher staples
it's sad!

[NingyoHime]

Breaking Dawn-Stephanie Meyer

[Morwain]

I just reread(is that how you spell it?) Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, my sister has to read for her english class and she hates it

[Lord Yu]

A Feast For Crows by George RR Martin

I eagerly await the next one. At least I have many other books to distract me.