July - what are you reading?

[Zaukrie]

Darkspell, which is good, but I'm not sure I like the swing back and forth in time thing to tell multiple short stories in the middle of the current plot. I like it, but I think I could really like it more if something were a little different.

Guy Kay's last two books aren't so long that they are long, if you know what I mean. I highly recommend them both to the person that said they want to read shorter books. I think I read the last one in 2 days or so.

 

[Tolen Mar]

I read Roger Rabbit after the movie came out years ago and it was probably the worst book I’ve ever read. It bears little resemblance to the movie, save the name of characters. In everything else it is deeply different, a dreadful pastiche of noir-detective novels. Spend your money on anything else before you buy that book.

Well, first off, I dont read many noir books. Once in a while is ok, but it isnt my main diet. Secondly, no money, thats why they invented libraries .

And finally, while I am interested because of it's link to the movie, I've been reading reviews and am fully aware that it has little resemblance. And thats why I'm considering it. I mean if I want to see 'Who framed', I'll just pop the tape in.

However, was it bad because you expected to read the movie, or was it just bad?

 

[The Grumpy Celt]

However, was it bad because you expected to read the movie, or was it just bad?

Yes to both. It is bad pastiche. A good pastiche of noir-detective novels is that Stephen King story, Last Case of somebody somebody (I can't recall right now.) Roger is bad, bad dialog, bad action, all the characters are unlikeable, bad plot hooks, bad ending. Check out some other book.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Now that I've finished Chronicles of Hurin I'm finally, after years of telling myself to read it, picking up A Brief History of Time. Took me long enough.

 

[Shadeydm]

The Brothers Bulger by Howie Carr

 

[Rabelais]

Akos, P. (2006). Extracurricular participation and the transition to middle school. In M. M. Caskey (Ed.), Middle level education research annual: Engaging young adolescent learners (pp. 77-85). Westerville, OH: National Middle School Association.

Gilman, R., Meyers, J., & Perez, L. (2004). Structured extracurricular activities among adolescents: Findings and Implications for school psychologists [Electronic Version]. Psychology in the Schools, 41(1), (pp. 31-41).

Mahoney, J. (2000). School extracurricular activity participation as a moderator in the development of antisocial patterns [Electronic Version]. Child Development, 71, (pp. 502-516).

Zaff, J., Moore, K., Pabilo, A. & Williams, S. (2003). Implications of extracurricular activity participation during adolescence on positive outcomes [Electronic Version]. Journal of Adolescent Research, 18, (pp. 599-630).

I'm reading a bunch of stuff on Autism Spectrum Disorders as well. Stoopid Summer term

 

[Panthanas]

Finally finishing up the Tawny Man trilogy with Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb.

 

[Brakkart]

Just finished The Lost Library of Cormanthyr today, starting on Star of Cursrah next. That's what I'm reading on my breaks at work, at home I'm reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, as well as Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land and the Savage Tide Adventure Path. Ohh and my bedside book at the moment (which I generally read a chapter of before sleeping each night) is Kajira of Gor by John Norman.

 

[Pozatronic]

Slowly finishing up "No one belongs here more than you." by Miranda July. It's not at all bad, I'm just savoring it. Just started "Werewolves In Their Youth" by Michael Chabon.

I was reading "Child Of Fortune" by Norman Spinrad, but it was boring the heck out of me, so I did something I hardly every do: I stopped reading it. But I need a sci-fi fix so I've been eyeing a few used titles over at amazon. I'm having a hard time choosing between "Consider Phlebas" by Iain M. Banks, "Engine Summer" by John Crowley, and "The Centauri Device" by M. John Harrison. Anybody want to weigh in on these titles?

 

[Eridanis]

Finally finishing up the Tawny Man trilogy with Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb.

Ahh, what an epic ending. You won't be disappointed (I hope).

I CANNOT put down Naomi Novik's Termeraire trilogy. Burned through Book 1 (His Majesty's Dragon) in one day, took three for Throne of Jade, and I'll be starting Black Powder War on the train ride home tonight. Not a towering classic of the genre, but she can write page-turning prose, and I am enjoying following the characters. She's no C. S. Forester, but who is? Dragons going to war in Napoleanic-era Europe is apparently a genre I never knew I needed to have fulfilled. Good thing someone else did.