At 1/17/05 05:33 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: I got a list of 25 books i want to read, but only a list of 8 that i have marked down as 'A MUST READ'. lol.

Mine stands at... *runs to bookshelf* 18, that I own, plus my friend is trying to convince me to read the 'stainless steel rat' series, by Harry Harrison. I think that every book I haven't read on my shelf (12) are classed as must reads, but I also must revisit the Hobbit, LotR, The Silmarillion and finally read unfinished tales. I think I've got enough material to last me the year, at least.

LordSkeletor professed his leave of NG in the writer's guild. Says he won't be on much more anymore. *tear*

I know, it's tragic. Where is my black armband?

At 1/17/05 05:38 PM, Coop83 wrote: Mine stands at... *runs to bookshelf* 18, that I own,

On my book shelf i have about 40 odd books.

plus my friend is trying to convince me to read the 'stainless steel rat' series, by Harry Harrison.

Don;t think i know it.

I think that every book I haven't read on my shelf (12) are classed as must reads, but I also must revisit the Hobbit, LotR, The Silmarillion and finally read unfinished tales. I think I've got enough material to last me the year, at least.

Out of the 40, id say i have read... well, lemme count in my head *uses fingers* 14 of'em. So as you can see i have ALOT of books to read. I'd say another 15 or so of them i have started i nthe past but stopped, only because, a few year back i was having eye problems and could never read comforatbly. Since then, i have gotten reading glasses and can now make it through a book no matter what the font size. : )

I know, it's tragic. Where is my black armband?

Can't say i know. ^_^

At 1/17/05 06:23 PM, Myst_Williams wrote:

At 1/17/05 05:38 PM, Coop83 wrote: Mine stands at... *runs to bookshelf* 18, that I own,

On my book shelf i have about 40 odd books.

I just had a quick count. In my room, there's 84 and then I ran out of space to store any more.

Okay, I've had an absolute tragedy today. Due to constraints in the budget department and the storage department, I could not purchase any new books today, when I walked into Waterstones.

This series sounds interesting. I just looked at the new one, Emperor: The Field of Swords. I shall have to consider this one further down the line.

At 1/19/05 11:54 AM, Coop83 wrote: Okay, I've had an absolute tragedy today. Due to constraints in the budget department and the storage department, I could not purchase any new books today, when I walked into Waterstones.

A tragedy indeed. I mourn for you.

This series sounds interesting. I just looked at the new one, Emperor: The Field of Swords. I shall have to consider this one further down the line.

Ya, it really does. I might see if i can pick those up here in Canada. Not that i will get to them anytime soon, but for the summer maybe.

At 1/19/05 05:34 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Ya, it really does. I might see if i can pick those up here in Canada. Not that i will get to them anytime soon, but for the summer maybe.

Well, there's five of them. By the sound of the blurb in the newest one, this is going to be the last one in the series. It's getting close to Caesar's death, so he may find his end in this installment. I know that doesn't nessesarily mean the end of the series, but I would not expect it to run forever, especially as it is based around know historical events.

At 1/20/05 03:50 PM, Coop83 wrote: Well, there's five of them. By the sound of the blurb in the newest one, this is going to be the last one in the series. It's getting close to Caesar's death, so he may find his end in this installment. I know that doesn't nessesarily mean the end of the series, but I would not expect it to run forever, especially as it is based around know historical events.

Well if that the case, i know that there is five and won;t have to worry about missing any.

Have you read any of them?

I like fiction stories base do non-fictional events... not sure why, just interesting to grasp.

At 1/20/05 05:53 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Have you read any of them?

Not yet, but the blurb of the last one sounded so good that I know I'm going to read it sometime. As soon as I do, there will be a review posted here.

Watch this space

I like fiction stories based on non-fictional events... not sure why, just interesting to grasp.

You can use historical background to enhance the story. It's like in Sci-Fi, you can use Sci-Fact to put some of the theories across. It makes the story more believable.

yo, is this one of those clubs you have to ask to join, if so, can i join.

my fave authors are oscar wilde, lewis carrol, Chuck Pahlaniuck-thats in reverse order.

At 1/21/05 05:08 AM, Coop83 wrote: Not yet, but the blurb of the last one sounded so good that I know I'm going to read it sometime. As soon as I do, there will be a review posted here.

^_^ i know i can count on it!

You can use historical background to enhance the story. It's like in Sci-Fi, you can use Sci-Fact to put some of the theories across. It makes the story more believable.

Ya i know what you mean. What are you currently reading?

At 1/21/05 12:08 PM, March_Hare wrote: yo, is this one of those clubs you have to ask to join

Now that LordSkeletor is gone, not really.

if so, can i join.

Yup! ^_^ Welcome.

my fave authors are oscar wilde, lewis carrol, Chuck Pahlaniuck-thats in reverse order.

Some good choices my man.

At 1/21/05 05:05 PM, ZeroAsALimit wrote: Right now I am reading a version of 'Frankenstein' by Spike Milligan.

I've read the Holy Bible, according to Spike.

"And god created light. He then created the dark. He called the light day and the dark night, thus passing his O levels."

Such a genius

At 1/21/05 05:29 PM, ZeroAsALimit wrote: Yeah, so far I've only seen a few clips of that old BBC show (The Goonies or something ?) and I've read his version of 'Hound Of The Baskervilles'.

Ah, yes the GOON show (Originally called the Go-On show, but later called the Goons)

"Question: What is a jailbreak?"
"Answer: A brake used for stopping jails!"

"This is the story of a desperate man in prison"
"Yes, it was I. I was the govenor."

OK, I'm FINALLY gonna join. Yes, yes, I know, you're thrilled.

At 1/22/05 05:45 PM, ImmortalDarkness wrote: OK, I'm FINALLY gonna join. Yes, yes, I know, you're thrilled.

Okay, who's your favourite author of all time, and what are you reading at the moment?

At 1/22/05 05:47 PM, Coop83 wrote:

At 1/22/05 05:45 PM, ImmortalDarkness wrote: OK, I'm FINALLY gonna join. Yes, yes, I know, you're thrilled.

Okay, who's your favourite author of all time, and what are you reading at the moment?

Hello,Im back

At 1/22/05 05:47 PM, Coop83 wrote:

I am answering for fun.

Okay, who's your favourite author of all time,

Thomas Hardy, though there are a few who are up there in comparison.

and what are you reading at the moment?

Still reading dracula, but i havn't read for like 3 weeks, damn exams. All i have time for is studying, poker on the weekends, and the rest of my spare time i spend on NG. As soon as exams finish, i have to get back to finishing Dracula. I havn't a lor left actually.

At 1/22/05 05:47 PM, Coop83 wrote: Okay, who's your favourite author of all time

Not sure

and what are you reading at the moment?

Stravaganza, City of Masks.

At 1/22/05 05:55 PM, Myst_Williams wrote:

At 1/22/05 05:47 PM, Coop83 wrote:

I am answering for fun.

Well, in that case, so will I...

Okay, who's your favourite author of all time,

Thomas Hardy, though there are a few who are up there in comparison.

It's a toss up between JRR Tolkien and Terry Pratchett. I cannot begin to compare them, because they are both so different in writing style and approach, but I love both authors works.

and what are you reading at the moment?

Still reading dracula, but i havn't read for like 3 weeks, damn exams. All i have time for is studying, poker on the weekends, and the rest of my spare time i spend on NG. As soon as exams finish, i have to get back to finishing Dracula. I havn't a lor left actually.

The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse, by Robert Rankin. I've never read any of his before, so I thought I'd better give them a try. There is a serial killer on the loose in Toy City (Formerly Toy Town) and so far, they have killed Humptey Dumptey, Little Boy Blue and Mother Goose. I have no conclusions so far, but I will work it out.

Eventually.

Hello sorry to jump in but has anyone one read The chocolate war by Robert Comier. Its actually a fantastic book I was forced to read it in class one day.Its a very good read.

lol Coop, that book sounds like jokes. Good stuff.

Deftonesfan, i havn't read the book, but i like the deftones, so i'd thought id give a good welcoming to the club. ^_^

At 1/22/05 08:30 PM, ZeroAsALimit wrote:

At 1/22/05 05:55 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Still reading dracula, but i havn't read for like 3 weeks, damn exams.

Ah, that's a masterpiece of a work!

Ya, i love classic lit.

I done a SSL on it once. The year previous I did 'A Tale Of Two Cities', but as I was not told what date to do it for (my English teacher is now out of job for incompitence), I had 2 school days (without sleep) to read all of the book and type up a 2000 word essay on it.

Ouch. Good job on that teacher getting fired. Rough essay.

OMG, COOP - Writer's Craft starts on Feb 1. My first ever, real... creative writing course. Plus... it counts as a credit towards applying for uni. What a bird course that will be for me. ^_^

Has anyone ever read, "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton? That is a masterpiece of masterpieces, I must say.

your all lightweights:P I have over 100 books at my disposalso I win :D

Im thinking about getting a copy of hitlers book Mein Kampff(sp?) any one read it and is it a good read?

At 1/23/05 01:26 PM, Manic_streetpreacher wrote: your all lightweights:P I have over 100 books at my disposalso I win :D

^_^ Well, if you count my parents library, i kill everyone here put togethor.. so there...

Im thinking about getting a copy of hitlers book Mein Kampff(sp?) any one read it and is it a good read?

Hmm, even if it is.. i wouldn't be interested. I heard he wasn;t a very good author... but i could be wrong.

At 1/23/05 01:42 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: ^_^ Well, if you count my parents library, i kill everyone here put togethor.. so there...

1) Imnot including my parents books.
2) even if I was you still wouldnt beta me. My parents have about 20 shelves full of books AND about 20 plastic carrier bags full of them.

Hmm, even if it is.. i wouldn't be interested. I heard he wasn;t a very good author... but i could be wrong.

Im more interested in it for the political side of it cause Im interested in his opinions etc. But if its crappily written I wont bother buying it cause i may not finish it.

At 1/23/05 01:45 PM, Manic_streetpreacher wrote: 1) Imnot including my parents books.

Oh well sorry lol

2) even if I was you still wouldnt beta me. My parents have about 20 shelves full of books AND about 20 plastic carrier bags full of them.

Maybe, might beat me. But when i said library, i actually meant library. An entire room dedicated to books, except the nice chairs etc. However, i don't know how many shelves or w/e we have, so it could be close.

Im more interested in it for the political side of it cause Im interested in his opinions etc. But if its crappily written I wont bother buying it cause i may not finish it.

That is what i heard from a history teacher of mine, but her opinion could suck, i don;t know.

At 1/23/05 01:48 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Maybe, might beat me. But when i said library, i actually meant library. An entire room dedicated to books, except the nice chairs etc. However, i don't know how many shelves or w/e we have, so it could be close.

shit........you probablywould beta me then if you have a whole room devoted to it.

That is what i heard from a history teacher of mine, but her opinion could suck, i don;t know.

Ill have to aks my histpry teacher and see what she says and maybe my english teacher

At 1/23/05 01:45 PM, Manic_streetpreacher wrote:

At 1/23/05 01:42 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: ^_^ Well, if you count my parents library, i kill everyone here put togethor.. so there...

1) Imnot including my parents books.
2) even if I was you still wouldnt beta me. My parents have about 20 shelves full of books AND about 20 plastic carrier bags full of them.

Hmm, an escalation, of the literaure variety. I think I could stretch as far as several thousand books of differing varieties and conditions stored within my house alone.

Once I get my new bedroom, I shall REALLY start to collect.

shit...........I think you win coop. I surrender

<waves white flag>

At 1/23/05 04:04 PM, Manic_streetpreacher wrote: shit...........I think you win coop. I surrender

<waves white flag>

I know. It's great, when you have a mother and father who like reading a lot, plus My little brother has quite a few books on guns and military history. I prefer to read Fantasy and Sci-Fi, but I've probably got the most fiction