The Currently Reading Thread v. A Clash of Kings

[Cool Chris]

Finished The Waste Lands by Stephen King. Excellent book. Not as good as the previous one but definitely better than the first.

I had a hard time with this one as well, but you are in for a treat with Wizard and Glass.

[Prog Snob]

The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger.

One of my favorite books. I read it once a year. It only takes a day or so.

[hefdaddy42]

The Hand of Oberon by Roger Zelazny

[Sacul]

Finished The Waste Lands by Stephen King. Excellent book. Not as good as the previous one but definitely better than the first.

I had a hard time with this one as well, but you are in for a treat with Wizard and Glass.

It took me some time because college, but it was very solid imo.

That scene after drawing Jake, where Roland promises not to let him fall again... man, gave me chills.

[masterthes]

The Magus by John Fowles

[Zydar]

Close To The Edge: The Story Of Yes by Chris Welch.

[Prog Snob]

Close To The Edge: The Story Of Yes by Chris Welch.

I hope his surname isn't indicative of what he says about them.

[Kwyjibo]

Close To The Edge: The Story Of Yes by Chris Welch.

I've read this not so long ago. Really entertaining read with the focus on the classic yes era. But I would have wished a little bit more insight about the creation of Yes' musical masterpieces. Welsh writes more about the people involved and the tours.

[hefdaddy42]

Love Wins by Rob Bell

[mikeyd23]

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Very controversial book in Christian circles when it was released. I'd be curious to hear your opinion of it when you finish it up.

[hefdaddy42]

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Very controversial book in Christian circles when it was released. I'd be curious to hear your opinion of it when you finish it up.

Oh, it's a re-read.  I read it when it was first published.

I loved it.  Just doing a re-read before picking up a fresh book.  I do that a lot.

[mikeyd23]

I loved it.  Just doing a re-read before picking up a fresh book.  I do that a lot.

Oh okay, cool. I loved it as well. When it came out I was working at a Christian book store (chain store) that freaked and pulled it from their shelves. Seemed very over-reactionary to me.

[hefdaddy42]

Me too, but I am not surprised.

[Prog Snob]

Is it religious fiction?

I just finished a book called Heist Society by Ally Carter. It's more for young adults but it was still interesting. It was about a group of young con men/women attempting to pull off an art heist. I think it was written really well. It's a short read, only 200 pages, but I would recommend it if you like the topic.

[hefdaddy42]

Is it religious fiction?

No.  It's an alternative look at the Biblical teachings on heaven, hell, and the ultimate fate of everyone.  It is an honest look at the text, and it runs counter to the commonly held opinions on those doctrines from most Christians.  As a result, many Christians have had very bad things to say about the author.

[Prog Snob]

Is it religious fiction?

No.  It's an alternative look at the Biblical teachings on heaven, hell, and the ultimate fate of everyone.  It is an honest look at the text, and it runs counter to the commonly held opinions on those doctrines from most Christians.  As a result, many Christians have had very bad things to say about the author.

It sounds like something I would like.

[mikeyd23]

Is it religious fiction?

No.  It's an alternative look at the Biblical teachings on heaven, hell, and the ultimate fate of everyone.  It is an honest look at the text, and it runs counter to the commonly held opinions on those doctrines from most Christians.  As a result, many Christians have had very bad things to say about the author.

It sounds like something I would like.

Yeah, that's a pretty good summary Hef.

Prog, I'd definitely recommend giving the book a shot, it gives a different perspective on things.

[hefdaddy42]

Is it religious fiction?

No.  It's an alternative look at the Biblical teachings on heaven, hell, and the ultimate fate of everyone.  It is an honest look at the text, and it runs counter to the commonly held opinions on those doctrines from most Christians.  As a result, many Christians have had very bad things to say about the author.

It sounds like something I would like.

I recommend it.  Especially for non-Christians or former Christians who find the common Christian teachings on hell unsatisfactory or offputting.

[masterthes]

Ah, I'm in a reading slump. The Magus is the fourth book, almost in a row I gave up on. I almost made it halfway, but I just lost interest. Maybe I need to read some shorter books for a while and more genre (i.e. fantasy/scifi) to get my groove back.

With Star Trek's 50th anniversary, I decided to give at least one of the novels a go. I was looking through Goodreads and the general consensus is that Spock's World by Diane Duane is one of the best, so let's see how that goes

[hefdaddy42]

Term Limits by Vince Flynn

[Sacul]

I also started with The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. Very good so far.

[masterthes]

The Fifty Year Mission: The First 25 Years by Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman

[Sacul]

I also started with The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. Very good so far.

Finished it. Damn, that was depressing.

[Cyclopssss]

I'm reading 'The continouus Katherine Mortenhoe' by D.C. Compton. A SF-novel from 1974, in which the writer introduces the concept of 'real-life television'. It's set in the near future and people rarely die of a disease anymore, so the public has become emotionally numb. When someone is diagnosed to die, the television companies offer large contracts to follow the protagonist's final weeks/days.

[Sacul]

Rayuela (Hopscotch) by Julio Cortázar.

[hefdaddy42]

The Fifty Year Mission: The First 25 Years by Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman

I want that.

[masterthes]

as well you should

[ozzy554]

I finished A Game Of Thrones the other day. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would've. Now I want to check out the rest of the series and the TV show.

Right now Im in the middle of The Absolute Sandman Vol.1 By Neil Gaiman

[masterthes]

Defending Jacob by William Landay

[Zydar]

Nothing at the moment, I'm waiting for the upcoming biographies of Brian Wilson and Bruce Springsteen.

[Kwyjibo]

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

and before that H.M.S. Ulysses by Alistair MacLean

[Prog Snob]

Studying for different things:

[Sacul]

So bought The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo by Stieg Larsson from BookDepository, just to see if it arrived - with free worldwide shipping I was suspicious but it arrived today and looks great! Loved the movie so will probably tackle this one after Hopscotch.

[hefdaddy42]

Haven't seen either of the film versions, but the novel (and its sequels) are pretty good.

[kaos2900]

Almost done with the second book in the Abarat series by Cliver Barker. Enjoying them so far. Hopefully he finishes the series.