Segue Myles Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Having finished Pompeii, I have started Robert Harris' other novel Fatherland. So far, very impressive. Like Pompeii, I struggle to understand how this hasn't already been turned into a major Hollywood blockbuster! While reading this dark tome, I sense the same atmosphere as Blade Runner. Funny really, but I can't help but connect the two! I have two more of his works on my reading list: Archangel and The Fear Index. I found both in a charity shop. I've been doing well with my bargains lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Having finished Pompeii, I have started Robert Harris' other novel Fatherland. So far, very impressive. Like Pompeii, I struggle to understand how this hasn't already been turned into a major Hollywood blockbuster! While reading this dark tome, I sense the same atmosphere as Blade Runner. Funny really, but I can't help but connect the two! I have two more of his works on my reading list: Archangel and The Fear Index. I found both in a charity shop. I've been doing well with my bargains lately! I'm half on Fatherland now. Pretty easy read. If you want, we'll have a discussion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Having finished Pompeii, I have started Robert Harris' other novel Fatherland. So far, very impressive. Like Pompeii, I struggle to understand how this hasn't already been turned into a major Hollywood blockbuster! While reading this dark tome, I sense the same atmosphere as Blade Runner. Funny really, but I can't help but connect the two! I have two more of his works on my reading list: Archangel and The Fear Index. I found both in a charity shop. I've been doing well with my bargains lately! I'm half on Fatherland now. Pretty easy read. If you want, we'll have a discussion. Ok cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 After seeing this posting I read this book. Incredible. One of those books you don't want to put down. An easy read highly recommended unless you don't like violence.This line has me sold. I'll check it out next. Hi, We are interviewing author Ishmael Beah for the Goodreads monthly newsletter, so we are asking his readers to submit questions about his upcoming book, Radiance of Tomorrow, his past work, and anything you're curious about in general. If you send me a question, we may be able to include it! * You received this message because you gave 5 stars to a book by Ishmael Beah. To participate, please click below to reply to this message with your question by Friday, December 6. * Look for the interview in January in the Goodreads Newsletter and online:http://www.goodreads.com/voice Cheers,Jessica DonaghyGoodreads Features Editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Having finished Pompeii, I have started Robert Harris' other novel Fatherland. So far, very impressive. Like Pompeii, I struggle to understand how this hasn't already been turned into a major Hollywood blockbuster! While reading this dark tome, I sense the same atmosphere as Blade Runner. Funny really, but I can't help but connect the two! I have two more of his works on my reading list: Archangel and The Fear Index. I found both in a charity shop. I've been doing well with my bargains lately! I'm half on Fatherland now. Pretty easy read. If you want, we'll have a discussion. Ok cool! Finished it. Great story, fantastic thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cygnus 2112 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 After seeing this posting I read this book. Incredible. One of those books you don't want to put down. An easy read highly recommended unless you don't like violence. Without a lot of spoilers, the book is 60% boy soldier, 40% rehabilitation/UN rescue. I found the 40% just as compelling as the 60%.I just hit 50% and I had a hard time putting the book down and returning to work after my break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) I am re-reading Ghost Story by Jim Butcher. I love the Dresden Files series but this one kinda irritated me when I read it last year. I almost felt like he jumped the shark a bit with it but now listening to it, I am laughing at all the jokes and stuff Butcher throws at you. Guess I will be looking forward to Cold Days, the next installment :dweez: Edited December 7, 2013 by Rhyta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 A prayer for Owen Meany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Completing this is on my Bucket List: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/academic/readlist.shtml I don't know if I'll find copies of all of them, though it's much easier nowadays with e-books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Citizen of the World Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Completing this is on my Bucket List: http://www.stjohnsco.../readlist.shtml I don't know if I'll find copies of all of them, though it's much easier nowadays with e-books.Nice bit of light reading there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History Without the Fairy-Tale Endingsby Linda Rodriguez McRobbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 The Wolves of Midwinter by Anne Rice. I'm really starting to enjoy this new series of hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great Living In Grubby Times by Don Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 A. X. L. Pendergast does it again! http://img1.imagesbn.com/p/9781455525850_p0_v12_s260x420.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Harry Potter - the first book (seriously, I haven't read any, haven't seen any movies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/maher_new_rules.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Just finished this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAccountant Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Just finished All Quiet on The Western Front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rhyta Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Harry Potter - the first book (seriously, I haven't read any, haven't seen any movies) So how did you like it? I have read the series multiple times and really love it. Audio version is killer too :dweez: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Started Cold Days by Jim Butcher, # 14 in the Dresden Files. I made it through Ghost story and ended up liking it better the 2nd go round. Also found a great suggestion for a challenging read to begin 2014 I have always wanted a music history book that didn't put me to sleep and this one looks promising. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Harry Potter - the first book (seriously, I haven't read any, haven't seen any movies) So how did you like it? I have read the series multiple times and really love it. Audio version is killer too :dweez: Pretty good - I'm not a big fantasy person, but I'll continue on with these series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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