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Adam Blade · Aug 2, 2011

Adam Blade · Aug 2, 2011

Thread here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=438936

The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas

The original revenge novel! Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration.

"A piece of perfect storytelling."
Robert Louis Stevenson
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February - Flashman
January - Child 44

Lafiel · Aug 2, 2011

Finally getting back into reading after reading literally nothing for the past month and a half or so. Enjoying this, so far 70 pages in.

thomaser · Aug 2, 2011

Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon. 140 pages in (out of 1086), and it's been great all the way.

Randolph Freelander · Aug 2, 2011

Eric WK · Aug 2, 2011

thomaser said:
Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon. 140 pages in (out of 1086), and it's been great all the way.

Whoa, me too. I'm ~115 pages in.

So. Dang. Good.

Chuck (Old) · Aug 2, 2011

strafer · Aug 2, 2011

Pand · Aug 2, 2011

Re-reading The Master And Margarita, and I'm loving it even more the second time. Didn't think that was possible.

Lionheart1827 · Aug 2, 2011

Posted this in the other thread, half way through.

If you are at all interested in the Navy SEALS, this is a great book. Some of the stories he has told sound straight out of movies. Beating the russians to a trident missile rocket engine, sneaking past patrol boats, etc.

I'm a little more than half way through. Some of his stories from the Lebanon Civil War and the Marine barracks bombing in the mid 80s are interesting, but at the same time very sad and harrowing. It really makes you think of how insignificant some of your civilian troubles are compared to being in a conflict/war.

braves01 · Aug 2, 2011

KidDork · Aug 2, 2011

The Hunger Games.

After reading Rotters (which I'm still amazed is classified as a YA novel and not a straight up adult horror novel), I thought I'd check this one out to see if what used to be classified as YA has changed. I've seen the negativity surrounding the following two books in the series, but GAF seemed to like this one right enough.

It isn't bad so far. The lead character of Catniss reminds me of a teenaged Sarah Connor. There be angst, but there's a sense of brutality to the novel that makes it more understandable and acceptable.

Hasemo · Aug 2, 2011

Finally decided to read the "young adult" series, just to be able to say that I've read all Discworld novels.
After reading around ~50 pages of the first one I must say it's not half bad.

Sourtreats · Aug 2, 2011

I got given this by a family friend who is American. I'm English but with me moving to University this September, I thought it be a good read and help with a some stupid worries I have.

JGS · Aug 2, 2011

KidDork said:
The Hunger Games.

After reading Rotters (which I'm still amazed is classified as a YA novel and not a straight up adult horror novel), I thought I'd check this one out to see if what used to be classified as YA has changed. I've seen the negativity surrounding the following two books in the series, but GAF seemed to like this one right enough.

It isn't bad so far. The lead character of Catniss reminds me of a teenaged Sarah Connor. There be angst, but there's a sense of brutality to the novel that makes it more understandable and acceptable.

I got tired of reading Dark Tower but was still slogging through it when a co-worker loaned me this. I love it and don't see it as a book quite for the same age as it's Catniss.

I've had it for a few days and have about 50 pages left. Going to go ahead and pick up the series.

Sleepy · Aug 2, 2011

Paused American Gods to read A Dance with Dragons. Now that ADwD is done, back to the old ones.

jonnybryce · Aug 2, 2011

sazabirules · Aug 2, 2011

I picked this up at Borders. I'm enjoying it greatly.

NewFresh · Aug 2, 2011

Just picked up Won-ton Soup 1 & 2 at half price books.

Started the first one and it is pretty crazy. Intergalactic chef traveling the universe looking for insane ingredients.

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Beowulf28 · Aug 2, 2011

About half way through this and really enjoying it.

rando14 · Aug 2, 2011

Deified Data · Aug 2, 2011

Chuck said:

Yeah. She's not a geek. You'd think she'd just drop that silly pretense after leaving AotS.

Still reading:

Fuck yes.

Dragon · Aug 2, 2011

Beowulf28 said:
About half way through this and really enjoying it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-NVUtW9XL._SS500_.jpg

It goes up with The Great Hunt and then it's largely downhill after Fires of Heaven/Lord of Chaos.

Donthizz# · Aug 2, 2011

walking dead vol 1.

Beowulf28 · Aug 2, 2011

TheBranca18 said:
It goes up with The Great Hunt and then it's largely downhill after Fires of Heaven/Lord of Chaos.

Ugh really? Is the series still worth reading if it inevitably goes down the shiter?

mjc · Aug 2, 2011

Gonna start it in a couple days when I head out on vacation.

Maklershed · Aug 2, 2011

Oh shit. Forgot to make an August thread. Oops. :b

Reading I Am Legend

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

Adam Blade · Aug 2, 2011

Maklershed said:
Oh shit. Forgot to make an August thread. Oops. :b

Reading I Am Legend

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

;b

Aquavelvaman · Aug 2, 2011

Started this a couple days ago:

Tomat · Aug 2, 2011

Count Zero by William Gibson.

Really wish I could find A Clash of Kings, but it's been MIA at the Borders around here (no surprise). I'm yearning for some more ASOIAF.

plasticpassion · Aug 2, 2011

15% in on my kindle

Echoes · Aug 2, 2011

Finished The Catcher in the Rye yesterday (click to read my review). Started Murakami's After Dark.

BorkBork · Aug 2, 2011

Moved near a library branch, and got a stack of books to go through now, it's great.

Amazing. I miss Far Side comics.

From one of my favorite non-fiction writers. Really neat insights into nature and culture from an American perspective.

Really unique sci-fi short stories from an author with an interesting backstory. In the midst of this one.

Just started this one, looks to be pretty insightful.

giri · Aug 2, 2011

TheBranca18 said:
It goes up with The Great Hunt and then it's largely downhill after Fires of Heaven/Lord of Chaos.

ergh no it doesn't.

Beowulf28 said:
Ugh really? Is the series still worth reading if it inevitably goes down the shiter?

yes, it is.

Aquavelvaman said:
Started this a couple days ago:

Fantastic read.

ultron87 · Aug 2, 2011

Got 20% left in Dance With Dragons. Dunno what I'll hit after that.

ThisWreckage · Aug 2, 2011

On Booze by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Jagxyz · Aug 2, 2011

250 pages in to Game of Thrones.

it's awesome.

Adam Blade · Aug 2, 2011

giri and I will defend WoT with our lives.

HiroProtagonist · Aug 2, 2011

Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World's Greatest Outlaw by Mark Bowden

I picked it up during the Kindle sale for two or three dollars. I'll probably start it tomorrow.

bengraven · Aug 2, 2011

jonnybryce said:
I've gotten pretty bored with books and am looking for a really captivating mystery/suspense book. I like twist endings. Anyone have any recommends?

Apparently Devil in the White City is one of the best books of the last decade. And since it involves the World's Fair Killer (aka America's First Serial Killer) who built his own Saw-like house of horrors, I think you'll be happy.

Aquavelvaman said:
Started this a couple days ago:
http://i.imgur.com/1U1US.jpg

This sounds like it would be awesome.

demon · Aug 2, 2011

bengraven said:
Apparently Devil in the White City is one of the best books of the last decade. And since it involves the World's Fair Killer (aka America's First Serial Killer) who built his own Saw-like house of horrors, I think you'll be happy.

I finished it a few weeks ago. Fantastic read.

bengraven · Aug 2, 2011

demon said:
I finished it a few weeks ago. Fantastic read.

A friend of mine who mainly reads contemporary "girl power" adult novels and is extremely prolific, going through a book a day usually, has told me this was her favorite novel of all time.

It shocked me...trust me, coming from her that's the biggest compliment ever.

The only reason I haven't read it (it's sitting on my shelf) is the sheer intimidation behind the recommendations (that and all the other books I have to read).

nakedsushi · Aug 2, 2011

I've never ready any of these stories before but figured it was time to start:

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
I can't help but picture House MD as Holmes and Wilson as Watson. I guess it could be worse. It could be Robert Downey Jr.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Joining in on the bookclub.

The Hidden Goddess by M.K. Hobson
I liked the first book and thought it was pretty self-contained. Picked this up for some light reading but I may get bored and move on.

SLEEPS7ALK3R · Aug 2, 2011

ramyeon · Aug 2, 2011

Aquavelvaman said:
Started this a couple days ago:

This is such a great read. But it's really depressing at points, a real eye opener.

RatskyWatsky · Aug 2, 2011

I'm not reading anything at the moment, but I picked up 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens the other day. I haven't read it before, and I figure I'll start it soon.

nakedsushi · Aug 2, 2011

Ho ho ho, another addition to my currently reading list this month:

HiroProtagonist · Aug 2, 2011

bengraven said:
Apparently Devil in the White City is one of the best books of the last decade. And since it involves the World's Fair Killer (aka America's First Serial Killer) who built his own Saw-like house of horrors, I think you'll be happy.
This sounds like it would be awesome.

I added that book to my to-read list two days ago. Its number one on Goodreads 'Best Non-Fiction (non biography)' listopia.

Pixel Pete · Aug 2, 2011

I have a feeling this may be the most important book I'll ever have read, once I finish it.

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