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Title: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on January 02, 2012, 11:54:58 AM
You all know the routine...same rules as the 2011 book thread.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on January 02, 2012, 12:00:46 PM
As always, I set no goal for this because I read too much anyway.

Already read:
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

Currently reading:
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter bySeth Grahame Smith
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on January 02, 2012, 06:21:30 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on January 03, 2012, 04:40:24 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan

Currently reading:
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter bySeth Grahame Smith
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on January 04, 2012, 08:59:38 AM
Oooh, thanks for starting it!  I made my goal of 15 last year.     :-D

This year, another 15.  I don't know what I'm currently reading because I haven't been reading it.  I think it's The Colorado Kid by Stephen King.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on January 05, 2012, 07:59:39 AM
I'll try to participate this year

Currently working on:
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London (I bought the complete Jack London for my Kindle so expect a lot of these)
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks

The less well known Jack London stuff is interesting but feels really dated in some ways (his racist views for example) but in others it seems really up to date.  He was very interested in what we would now call the 99% being exploited by the 1%.

The Mythical Man-Month was suggested by the professor of the Java class I just took and it actually pretty interesting.  My background in college and for the first few years afterwards was in manufacturing and the essays talk about how writing code needs to develop standards for gauging how long it takes to right things and how many bugs should be considered acceptable, etc.  Very dry at times but interesting.  Again reading on the Kindle.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on January 05, 2012, 08:48:12 AM
I'll try to participate this year...
but I'm not setting any goals. The way it's been going lately, I'm lucky if I get a chance to shower, much less write my own books or read someone else's.
Currently on:

1) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
2) Stiff by Mary Roach
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on January 05, 2012, 11:36:12 AM
I will shoot for 20 books. Probably undershooting, but it will be nice to overachieve on something.

Currently reading:
"Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on January 05, 2012, 11:19:02 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
Currently reading:
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter bySeth Grahame Smith
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on January 06, 2012, 08:21:11 AM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London

working on
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on January 11, 2012, 10:35:19 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on January 13, 2012, 08:46:30 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind


Currently Reading
"Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on January 13, 2012, 05:22:57 PM
Finished the Colorado Kid.  What a waste of time. 

Hey!  We've been working on this mystery for 25 years now.  Let me lay it all out for you piece by piece so that at the end, we can say we still don't know what happened.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on January 21, 2012, 12:23:45 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on January 24, 2012, 09:38:08 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
Currently Reading
"The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on January 26, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12

2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on January 26, 2012, 06:45:09 PM
Now reading: Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Scheherazade on January 28, 2012, 11:50:35 AM
Ratings out of five.

1. Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein (2/1/2012) *
2. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy (10/1/2012) *****
3. UFOs, JFK and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe by Richard Belzer (23/1/2012) ****

Now reading: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Human Prehistory by Robert J. Meier.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on January 30, 2012, 08:27:00 AM
Percy puts the "Pimp" in Pimpernel!


Love Scarlet Pimpernel.

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on February 01, 2012, 02:22:07 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind


Not sure what I shall be reading next. "Chainfire" is next int he series, but I don't have it yet. May go with "Fear the Alien" (it is from the Warhammer 40k series).
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Scheherazade on February 02, 2012, 12:20:15 AM
Ratings out of five.

1. Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein (2/1/2012) *
2. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy (10/1/2012) *****
3. UFOs, JFK and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe by Richard Belzer (23/1/2012) ****

4. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Human Prehistory by Robert J. Meier (31/1/2012) ***

Now reading: The Practical Archaeologist by Jane McIntosh.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on February 04, 2012, 01:10:25 AM
Do you guys include any reference books you might read? I'm currently reading Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort and can't decide whether or not to include that in my list.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Scheherazade on February 04, 2012, 10:18:45 PM
Do you guys include any reference books you might read? I'm currently reading Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort and can't decide whether or not to include that in my list.

If you read it cover-to-cover like any other book, I don't see why you shouldn't include it. The only reference book I'm reading right now is an almanac and I only skim through it for what I need to know, so I wouldn't include that. But if I was reading through my copy of The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca and Neo-Paganism, I would probably include that.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on February 04, 2012, 11:09:06 PM
Well then, I've by those standards I've got like four to add to the list.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on February 08, 2012, 09:51:24 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors

Next up
"Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on February 10, 2012, 06:41:51 AM
 Finished:
1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham

Currently on:

1) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
2) Stiff by Mary Roach
3) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on February 19, 2012, 10:59:04 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind

Next up
"Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on February 21, 2012, 02:49:27 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12

3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on February 22, 2012, 10:43:30 AM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London

working on
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London - this one is really racist, don't know if I'll be able to finish it

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on February 22, 2012, 11:28:12 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on February 28, 2012, 12:25:39 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind

Next up to end the series: "Confessor"
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on February 28, 2012, 08:51:42 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on February 29, 2012, 06:29:24 AM
I just ordered that one too!  Someone posted the audiobook on paperbackswap.com so I'm getting it pretty much for free.  Free is good.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on February 29, 2012, 11:19:25 AM
Which one? There's 11 books listed there.   :-P
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on February 29, 2012, 12:32:26 PM
How was 'Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter'? I've been keeping an eye out for it at the local reseller.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on February 29, 2012, 01:17:56 PM
How was 'Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter'? I've been keeping an eye out for it at the local reseller.
I liked it.  It was a bit slow-going in the beginning, and I had to work through that.  But I stuck with it because someone told me it was worth it.  It turned out to be very interesting, and there's a bit of a twist at the end that kind of brought it all together and made it worth it for me.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on February 29, 2012, 03:00:54 PM
Which one? There's 11 books listed there.   :-P

The current one.  I knew I shoulda quoted.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on February 29, 2012, 03:07:20 PM
The current one.  I knew I shoulda quoted.
It's been on the "Currently Reading" list for quite awhile now.  I am having a really hard time getting into it.  Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was a much much better book.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on February 29, 2012, 04:23:26 PM
Oh, I see now.  Good thing I got it for free, I guess.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on February 29, 2012, 07:00:42 PM
Vampires, seamonsters, zombies?  When are they going to do these with midgets?
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on March 01, 2012, 09:34:36 AM
"Little house, and people, on the prairie"?
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on March 02, 2012, 07:25:09 PM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London

working on
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London - I got through one short novel about a dog trained to chase "them lesser n****rs" lets see if I can get through one about that dogs brother
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 04, 2012, 07:50:48 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on March 06, 2012, 02:58:45 PM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London

working on
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London - This one is not so much racist as about animal training in the early 1900's
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein - reading it to the little philosopher, she likes the cadence of poetry
7) A Boy's will by Robert Frost - I figured if I'm reading poetry to her I'll read stuff I wanted to make time for
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 06, 2012, 05:10:30 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on March 06, 2012, 07:56:20 PM
1.  Colorado Kid by Stephen King
2.  Forever Odd by Dean Koontz


Now reading:  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on March 09, 2012, 11:57:39 AM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

working on:
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost - I figured if I'm reading poetry to her I'll read stuff I wanted to make time for
8) I'm into the Jack London short stories so not sure if they count
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 11, 2012, 03:58:15 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on March 11, 2012, 08:28:45 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo

Next up: "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 12, 2012, 06:21:30 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:




Currently working on A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin and On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony.  I'm almost done with both of them though, so I'll be moving on to the next book in each respective series probably in a day or two.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 12, 2012, 06:25:46 PM
Whoops, I forgot to include my goal for the year.  I'm going to go with 100, which should be achievable.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on March 13, 2012, 11:31:47 AM
I love the 'Incarnations of Immortality' series by Piers Anthony.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 13, 2012, 11:40:22 AM
It's been so long since I've read it it's practically new to me this time around.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 13, 2012, 06:24:34 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin and Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 14, 2012, 06:23:29 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 15, 2012, 01:51:30 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 15, 2012, 06:05:59 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 16, 2012, 03:16:50 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 21, 2012, 06:37:24 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on March 21, 2012, 08:36:29 PM
I feel like such a slow reader compared to you guys.

Can we have a Chapter thread wherein we who write can record how many chapters we write in a year?
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 21, 2012, 10:00:48 PM
To be fair, I'm working my way through a bunch of Piers Anthony at the moment; that's pretty light reading.  I can blow through one of those in a day or two most of the time.  I also read pretty fast.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on March 22, 2012, 07:48:37 AM
 Finished:
1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham
5) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort

Currently on:

1) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
2) Stiff by Mary Roach
3) Book of Poisons: A Guide for Writers by Stevens and Bannon


It's not so much that I read the pages slowly, it's the when to do I have time to sit down and read issue.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on March 22, 2012, 12:21:03 PM
I only get 45-50 minutes max a day to read (weekdays only) and I only read about 30 pages an hour.    If I were single and childless I could probably plow through a lot more.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on March 22, 2012, 04:10:50 PM
I don't ever actually sit and read.  I listen to audiobooks in the car, while at the gym, or while cleaning.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 22, 2012, 10:37:28 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 23, 2012, 01:58:07 PM
Yeah, not gonna lie.  I'm a pretty fast reader too.  If it's a book I'm into I usually knock it out in a couple days if I don't have other things going on.  The Percy Jackson ones were like that.  I really liked them and they were a pretty fast read anyway...I think I went through each of them in an average of a day and a half or so.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on March 24, 2012, 06:23:38 AM
1.  Colorado Kid by Stephen King
2.  Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
3.  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King


Now reading:  Brother Odd by Dean Koontz
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 25, 2012, 04:18:22 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 26, 2012, 06:57:11 PM
I might as well sound off in here too, since I read a lot.  Here's 2012 so far for me:

  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and And Eternity by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on March 26, 2012, 07:40:20 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12

4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on March 27, 2012, 10:21:12 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony. 
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Novice on March 28, 2012, 09:07:25 AM
If I were single and childless I could probably plow through a lot more.

Ain't that the truth.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 29, 2012, 12:51:10 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on March 30, 2012, 09:22:17 AM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London

working on:
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 30, 2012, 11:02:01 AM
I've noticed a trend that exists for many of us.  Seems like we pick up an author and just start going through his/her works.  Sure, there's random reading sprinkled in there, but a lot of people have an author or two that dominates their list.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on March 30, 2012, 02:45:45 PM
I'm all caught up on Stephenson, Trigiani, Kingsolver, and Adams, but I'm really behind on Moore.  I also have several biographies and a couple more one offs in my queue.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on March 31, 2012, 10:37:44 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 01, 2012, 09:23:41 AM
What'd you think of Ender's Shadow?
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 01, 2012, 08:47:29 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Split Infinity by Piers Anthony. 

And V, while I do have a tendency to rip through an author's works in entirety from time to time, I usually hop around more than I have been.  But I've been meaning to reread the Piers Anthony series' I enjoyed as a teen, and I never actually read the Bio of a Space Tyrant series back then, mostly because I could never find the damned thing.

Last year I read the entire Ender series by Orson Scott Card, from beginning to end.  I found that it worked best by reading Ender's Game, then then entire Shadow series, and THEN going back and reading Speaker and Xenocide and the other ones that came after it.  They just flowed better that way, and I found for the first time I actually enjoyed the other books (whereas before I couldn't stand Speaker and Xenocide when I read them years ago).
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on April 02, 2012, 08:52:17 AM
Ender's Shadow was the one about Bean, right? I read the entire series prior to seeing Shadow. I really liked Shadow's 'other side of the story'. I actually lent my Ender's series to a co-worker and told her to read Shadow second. She liked them, but got lost after Speaker.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on April 02, 2012, 12:10:48 PM
I have to say that I really didn't like Xenocide all that much.  It felt like it got SO bogged down in itself.  It felt like it got really serious and almost - I dunno, dogmatic?.  I really had to work to get through it.  But, I did like Speaker, although not as much as Ender's Game.  I also really like Children

This is my first time reading them...I don't know how I've managed to not pick them up over the last 20 - 25 years.  Ender's Game absolutely blew my mind.  I loved it!  Now that I'm through the Ender series, I'm going through the Shadow series.  So far, I loved Ender's Shadow.  I hope the next ones stay as good.  I really want to see Bean just crush Achilles, so don't ruin it for me.  If that doesn't happen then I will be seriously bummed.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 02, 2012, 06:44:17 PM
I loved the Shadow series.  In my mind it's what should have come immediately after "Ender's Game".  He should have written that other stuff later.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on April 04, 2012, 02:51:29 PM
Shadow has a series? :oops: I am going to have to look those up now.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on April 04, 2012, 04:40:14 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender's_Game_(series) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender's_Game_(series))

This has a really awesome diagram of how the different series interact.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 04, 2012, 05:47:33 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Blue Adept by Piers Anthony.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on April 04, 2012, 11:26:59 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)--Finished 4-4-12

5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking-Fiends-A-Love-Story/dp/1416558497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333599976&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on April 05, 2012, 07:56:01 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender's_Game_(series) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender's_Game_(series))

This has a really awesome diagram of how the different series interact.

Sweet, thanks Vespertine! Just got an e-coupon for B&N that I may have to use now.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on April 07, 2012, 01:30:05 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on April 07, 2012, 07:58:09 AM
Finished:
1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham
5) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort
6)Perelandra by C.S. Lewis

Currently on:
 That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on April 09, 2012, 08:46:39 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams

Next up: "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on April 09, 2012, 09:34:13 AM
1.  Colorado Kid by Stephen King
2.  Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
3.  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King


Now reading:  Brother Odd by Dean Koontz
                       Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 10, 2012, 10:35:50 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony, and T2: Infiltrator (http://www.amazon.com/Infiltrator-T2-Bk-S-Stirling/dp/0380808161) by S.M. Stirling.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 16, 2012, 05:59:07 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony, and T2: Rising Storm (http://www.amazon.com/T2-Rising-Storm-S-M-Stirling/dp/0380977923) by S.M. Stirling.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on April 16, 2012, 08:29:14 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash

Next up: "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on April 20, 2012, 07:38:34 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash

Next up: "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 20, 2012, 06:47:31 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony, and T2: The Future War (http://www.amazon.com/T2-The-Future-S-M-Stirling/dp/0380977931) by S.M. Stirling.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on April 21, 2012, 09:36:53 AM
1.  Colorado Kid by Stephen King
2.  Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
3.  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
4.   Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins


Now reading:  Brother Odd by Dean Koontz
                     
Not really.  More like...

Now waiting for:  Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins to show up.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Timberwolf 1.0 on April 22, 2012, 05:12:42 PM
I'm just waiting for him to pop out another one...  These are all Tim Dorsey
    Florida Roadkill
    Hammerhead Ranch Motel 
    Orange Crush 
    Triggerfish Twist 
    The Stingray Shuffle 
    Cadillac Beach
    Torpedo Juice 
    The Big Bamboo 
    Hurricane Punch 
    Atomic Lobster 
    Nuclear Jellyfish
    Gator A-Go-Go   
    Electric Barracuda
    When Elves Attack: A Joyous Christmas Greeting From The Criminal Nutbars of the Sunshine State 
    Pineapple Grenade 

    The Telling and The Word for World is Forest, both Ursula Leguin
    Advanced Civilizations of Prehistoric America by Frank Joseph
    The Driftless Land: The Spirit of Place in the Upper Mississippi Valley - Kevin Koch

   Currently reading Unbroken by Laura Hillebrand and The Best of Science Fiction Year 10
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 23, 2012, 10:11:24 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling (which was surprisingly good)


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony, and Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg.

I found I really enjoyed the S.M. Stirling Terminator trilogy.  Extremely well-written, great job reconciling a lot of really confusing timelines with characters one actually cares about almost immediately, especially the last one.  I'd love to see movies based on those three... they'd be a great bit of sci-fi and add some depth to the franchise.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on April 24, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking-Fiends-A-Love-Story/dp/1416558497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333599976&sr=8-1)--Finished 4/23/12

6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/You-Suck-A-Love-Story/dp/0060590300/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335284183&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on April 26, 2012, 09:14:12 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony, and Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: mrrubino on April 27, 2012, 05:39:29 PM
Book thread, eh? I have enough books to last me 20 years at the very slow rate I'm reading them and my boyfriend still insists on taking me to book stores to "browse" because he knows I can't help myself. Here are a few of the books I am blundering through all among one another every few days or weeks:

1. Brecht on Theatre: Bertolt Brecht, translated by some guy
2. The Misanthrope/Tartuffe, the Imposter: Moliere, translated by some other guy
3. In Search of the World's Worst Writers: Nick Page
4. Assault on Society: Satirical Literature to Film: Donald W. McCaffrey
5. Lurker in the Lobby: A guide to the cinema of H.P. Lovecraft: Andrew Miligore, John Stryik, and Abdul Al*unreadable*
6. Opera and the Morbidity of Music: Joseph Kerman
7. Shadows over Baker Street: Various
8. Not Since Carrie: Fifty Years of Broadway Flops: Ken Mandelbaum
(Actually I read this one like some people read Atlas Shrugged. That is to say I claim I read it every year when really I just skim it every now and again. Speaking of...)
9. Atlas Shrugged: Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum (Made it through the first movie. I've earned it.)
10. Good Scripts, Bad Scripts: Thomas Pope (Mostly finished this one.)
11. Banned Plays: Censorship Histories of 125 Stage Dramas: Dawn B. Sova (This one too.)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on April 28, 2012, 05:38:55 PM
Finished:
1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham
5) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort
6) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
7) That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

Currently On:
Stiff by Mary Roach
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 01, 2012, 07:06:06 AM
Finished
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London


working on:
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London

Catching up by adding a bunch, the short stories by Jack London are actually pretty enjoyable compared to some of his novels.  Almost done with Mr. London and then I have the works of Mark Twain and some SF to catch up on
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on May 01, 2012, 05:37:05 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking-Fiends-A-Love-Story/dp/1416558497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333599976&sr=8-1)--Finished 4/23/12
6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/You-Suck-A-Love-Story/dp/0060590300/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335284183&sr=8-1)--Finished 5/1/12

7.  5/2/12 started The Mongoliad:  Book One by Neal Stephenson et al (http://www.amazon.com/The-Mongoliad-Book-Foreworld-Saga/dp/1612182364/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335911354&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 01, 2012, 06:15:15 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin and Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on May 02, 2012, 08:03:41 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash

Next up: "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill (back to the WH 40K Horus Heresy for a bit)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 03, 2012, 06:53:30 AM

Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony

I've been meaning to ask Demo how are those books?  I never got around to reading them when they were in print but I can pick them up now for my Kindle.  Worth $5 each?  I liked his Incarnations of Immortality stuff, Xanth novels were okay, fun quick reads if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 03, 2012, 06:16:09 PM
I've been meaning to ask Demo how are those books?

Erhm.  That depends on a number of factors.

1) If you're already a Piers Anthony fan (particularly of his more risque ventures), you'll probably like them despite their numerous flaws and rough spots.
2) If you can't get past the incomprehensibly bad science, there are several pretty big "WHAT THE FUCK" moments per chapter.
3) If you dislike obvious contemporary political allegory somewhat shoddily slapped onto a science fiction setting, this entire series isn't for you.

I could appreciate what he was doing, but #s 2 and 3 really bugged me throughout the entire series.  I have a high tolerance for Anthony; over the decades, I've read almost all of his stuff, from the truly inspired and brilliant to the truly awful.  The "Space Tyrant" series falls somewhere in the middle in terms of overall quality, but to be fair, it's also quite different from a lot of his other stuff.  It's very gritty and graphically violent (especially the first volume... at times it's almost grueling in its continual depiction of brutality), and it's also extremely sexual.

Quote
  I never got around to reading them when they were in print but I can pick them up now for my Kindle.  Worth $5 each?  I liked his Incarnations of Immortality stuff, Xanth novels were okay, fun quick reads if I remember correctly.

The "Space Tyrant" series books are not fun, quick reads.  They're brutal political and social allegory intended to be a Piers Anthony soapbox.  Granted, he never tries portraying them as anything but.  But as I am sure you know from other authors, this sometimes works really well, and sometimes it doesn't.  In this case, it's kind of dependent on your tolerances for the things I enumerated above.

I... wouldn't pay $5 each for them.  Shop Amazon for used paperbacks for cheap, preferably if you can get them with free or cheap shipping.  Otherwise, PM me.  I know a local source that has the entire series for a lot cheaper.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 03, 2012, 06:22:19 PM
I should also mention that while Piers Anthony's treatment of female characters has never been what anyone would qualify as "enlightened", the "Space Tyrant" series borders on offensive when it comes to his portrayal of girls and women.

Just some forewarning.  In "Space Tyrant", Anthony's gloves are completely off.  He is utterly unfiltered.  While the series has some definite virtues, and some pretty interesting plots and characters, it's a rough read in a lot of ways, and the rampant chauvinism is probably the hardest to stomach.

One has to remember from what generation Piers Anthony is, and set his tone against that.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 04, 2012, 08:15:54 AM
Thanks for the thoughtful review, I think I'll pass on them for now.  If I see them in used paperwork store or yard sale for real cheap I'll grab them then.

It was just one of those series that I always saw in the store and never got and then it was gone.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on May 05, 2012, 11:29:25 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 06, 2012, 07:53:46 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox, and the US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on May 07, 2012, 08:30:46 AM
Has anyone read the 'Kingdom for Sale' series. I actually bought it a little while ago as the whole thing was in the clearance bin at a resaler. I was thinking about reading it next, but I also recently obtained some David Eddings Tad Williams books that might be next (guy at work was trying to unload some old books, so he just gave them to me). Any recommendations between these two series?

edit: Wrong author, Tad Williams, not David Eddings.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 07, 2012, 08:36:47 AM
Has anyone read the 'Kingdom for Sale' series. I actually bought it a little while ago as the whole thing was in the clearance bin at a resaler. I was thinking about reading it next, but I also recently obtained some David Eddings books that might be next (guy at work was trying to unload some old books, so he just gave them to me). Any recommendations between these two series?

which Eddings series?  He has a few.

Kingdom for Sale wasn't bad, I enjoyed the Belgariad/Ellorean (sp?) series from Eddings more.  Neither ones are very deep reads
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 07, 2012, 01:20:23 PM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London

working on:
20) Human Drift by Jack London
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 08, 2012, 05:35:56 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, the US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual, and The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 11, 2012, 07:04:29 AM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford


Currently working on A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, the US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual, and The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 15, 2012, 07:13:23 AM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London

working on:
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran - back to the Sci Fi since I have time again
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 15, 2012, 06:09:56 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin


Currently working on US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual, and The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 16, 2012, 08:21:13 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford


Currently working on US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual, Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, and The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 17, 2012, 07:17:48 AM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran

working on:
20) Human Drift by Jack London
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on May 17, 2012, 08:17:28 AM
Finished:
 1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
 2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
 3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
 4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham
 5) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort
 6) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
 7) That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
 8.) Stiff by Mary Roach

Currently on The Shapechanger's Song by Jennifer Robertson

EDITED: Because emoticons happened where emoticons weren't meant to happen. If only god would edit some of his works like this.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 18, 2012, 12:58:19 PM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran

working on:
20) Human Drift by Jack London
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on May 21, 2012, 08:17:04 AM
Finished:
 1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
 2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
 3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
 4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham
 5) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort
 6) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
 7) That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
 8.) Stiff by Mary Roach

Currently on The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Shapechanger's Song was sort of a disappointing bust for me. I had a friend recommend it and she raved about it, but it fell flat in Chapter Four for me. I lost interest really damn quick and have decided not to read anymore books that I don't have the starving need to read. Life is simply too short.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on May 21, 2012, 09:55:26 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill

Next up: "Magic Kingdom for Sale" by Terry Brooks
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on May 22, 2012, 04:46:47 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking-Fiends-A-Love-Story/dp/1416558497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333599976&sr=8-1)--Finished 4/23/12
6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/You-Suck-A-Love-Story/dp/0060590300/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335284183&sr=8-1)--Finished 5/1/12
7.  5/2/12 started The Mongoliad:  Book One by Neal Stephenson et al (http://www.amazon.com/The-Mongoliad-Book-Foreworld-Saga/dp/1612182364/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335911354&sr=1-1)--Finished 5/17/12

8.  5/18/12 started Swamplandia! by Karen Russel (http://www.amazon.com/Swamplandia-Vintage-Contemporaries-Karen-Russell/dp/0307276686/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337723187&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 24, 2012, 06:58:40 AM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran

working on:
25) House of Pride by Jack London

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on May 24, 2012, 12:28:34 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks

Next up: "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on May 27, 2012, 10:27:40 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on May 28, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks

Next up: "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on May 29, 2012, 01:51:01 PM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran

working on:
25) House of Pride by Jack London
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 29, 2012, 06:26:29 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on May 31, 2012, 05:48:06 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov.

I think I'm still on-track for 100 books for 2012.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on June 06, 2012, 01:11:51 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks

Next up: "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on June 10, 2012, 08:14:53 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on June 12, 2012, 06:50:46 AM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
27) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

working on:
25) House of Pride by Jack London
28) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on June 13, 2012, 06:03:15 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, and Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on June 18, 2012, 07:01:25 AM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran
25) House of Pride by Jack London
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
27) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
28) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
29) Saphique by Catherine Fisher

working on:
30) The Night Born by Jack London
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on June 18, 2012, 01:34:14 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking-Fiends-A-Love-Story/dp/1416558497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333599976&sr=8-1)--Finished 4/23/12
6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/You-Suck-A-Love-Story/dp/0060590300/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335284183&sr=8-1)--Finished 5/1/12
7.  5/2/12 started The Mongoliad:  Book One by Neal Stephenson et al (http://www.amazon.com/The-Mongoliad-Book-Foreworld-Saga/dp/1612182364/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335911354&sr=1-1)--Finished 5/17/12
8.  5/18/12 started Swamplandia! by Karen Russel (http://www.amazon.com/Swamplandia-Vintage-Contemporaries-Karen-Russell/dp/0307276686/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337723187&sr=1-1)--Finished 6/16/12

9.  6/18/12 startedRunning With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs (http://www.amazon.com/Running-Scissors-Memoir-Augusten-Burroughs/dp/0312938853/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340044376&sr=1-1&keywords=running+with+scissors)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on June 18, 2012, 01:39:12 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks

Next up: "Witch's Brew" by Terry Brooks
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on June 23, 2012, 04:43:28 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
  • The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
  • Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov.

It feels a little weird reading only one book at a time.  I might have to start something else while I'm working on this one.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on June 25, 2012, 12:12:44 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on June 27, 2012, 06:58:28 AM
1) The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
2) The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick P Brooks
3) The Little Lady of the Big House by Jack London
4) Jerry of the Islands by Jack London
5) Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
6) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
7) A Boy's Will by Robert Frost
8.) Son of the Wolf  by Jack London
9) Children of the Frost by Jack London
10) Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
11) North of Boston by Robert Frost
12) South Sea Tales by Jack London
13) Smoke Bellew by Jack London
14) The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London
15) Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
16) The Faith of Men by Jack London
17) Moon Face by Jack London
18) Mountain Interval by Robert Frost
19) Lost Face by Jack London
20) Human Drift by Jack London
21) Emerald Eyes by Daniel Keys Moran
22) The Long Run by Daniel Keys Moran
23) The Last Dancer by Daniel Keys Moran
24) The A.I. War Book One: The Big Boost by Daniel Keys Moran
25) House of Pride by Jack London
26) A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
27) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
28) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
29) Saphique by Catherine Fisher
30) The Night Born by Jack London

working on:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London

Going to stop copying the first 30 books moving forward

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on June 28, 2012, 01:34:47 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Min on June 28, 2012, 03:29:17 PM
1.  Colorado Kid by Stephen King
2.  Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
3.  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
4.   Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
5.  Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
6.  Brother Odd by Dean Koontz


Now REreading:  Identical by Ellen Hopkins because it blew my mind the first time around and need to reread it knowing what I know now.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on June 28, 2012, 06:18:31 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
  • The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
  • Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov, and The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: pbsaurus on July 09, 2012, 12:22:45 PM
1.  12/26/11 started--The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy by Priscilla Gilman (http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Romantic-Child-Story-Unexpected-Joy/dp/0061690279/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325143505&sr=1-1)--Finished 1-23-12
2.  12/25/12 startedThe Big U by Neal Stephenson (http://www.amazon.com/Big-U-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0380816032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327554095&sr=8-1)--Finished 2-16-12
3.  2/17/12 started Lamb:  The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Gospel-According-Christs-Childhood/dp/0380813815/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329853729&sr=1-1)--Finished 3/23/12
4.  3/26/12 started Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Demonkeeping-Christopher-Moore/dp/0060735422)--Finished 4-4-12
5.  4/5/12 started Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/Bloodsucking-Fiends-A-Love-Story/dp/1416558497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333599976&sr=8-1)--Finished 4/23/12
6.  4/24/12 started You Suck:  A Love Story by Christopher Moore (http://www.amazon.com/You-Suck-A-Love-Story/dp/0060590300/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335284183&sr=8-1)--Finished 5/1/12
7.  5/2/12 started The Mongoliad:  Book One by Neal Stephenson et al (http://www.amazon.com/The-Mongoliad-Book-Foreworld-Saga/dp/1612182364/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335911354&sr=1-1)--Finished 5/17/12
8.  5/18/12 started Swamplandia! by Karen Russel (http://www.amazon.com/Swamplandia-Vintage-Contemporaries-Karen-Russell/dp/0307276686/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337723187&sr=1-1)--Finished 6/16/12
9.  6/18/12 started Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs (http://www.amazon.com/Running-Scissors-Memoir-Augusten-Burroughs/dp/0312938853/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340044376&sr=1-1&keywords=running+with+scissors)--finished 6/29/12
10.  6/30/12 started Wicked:  The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire (http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Life-Times-Witch-Years/dp/0061862312/ref=la_B000AQ1PLM_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341854411&sr=1-2)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on July 09, 2012, 04:10:53 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Demosthenes on July 12, 2012, 02:40:00 PM
  • A Storm Of Swords by George R.R. Martin
  • True Names by Vernor Vinge
  • Contact by Carl Sagan
  • The White Mountains by John Christopher
  • The City Of Gold And Lead by John Christopher
  • The Pool Of Fire by John Christopher
  • When The Tripods Came by John Christopher
  • So You Want To Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
  • Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • High Wizardry by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
  • The Wizard's Dilemma by Diane Duane
  • A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
  • Wizard's Holiday by Diane Duane
  • Wizards At War by Diane Duane
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Refugee by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Mercenary by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Politician by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Executive by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: Statesman by Piers Anthony
  • Bio of a Space Tyrant: The Iron Maiden by Piers Anthony
  • On A Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
  • A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
  • Bearing An Hourglass by Piers Anthony
  • With A Tangled Skein by Piers Anthony
  • Wielding A Red Sword by Piers Anthony
  • Being A Green Mother by Piers Anthony
  • For Love Of Evil by Piers Anthony
  • And Eternity by Piers Anthony
  • Under A Velvet Cloak by Piers Anthony
  • Split Infinity by Piers Anthony
  • Blue Adept by Piers Anthony
  • T2: Infiltrator by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: Rising Storm by S.M. Stirling
  • T2: The Future War by S.M. Stirling
  • Rise of the Machines by David Hagberg
  • Terminator Salvation: From The Ashes by Timothy Zahn
  • Juxtaposition by Piers Anthony
  • Terminator Salvation: Trial By Fire by Timothy Zahn
  • Terminator Salvation: Cold War by Greg Cox
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 1: Dark Futures by Russell Blackford
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 2: An Evil Hour by Russell Blackford
  • A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • The New John Connor Chronicles: Book 3: Times of Trouble by Russell Blackford
  • US Army Counterinsurgency Operations Field Manual
  • Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
  • The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov
  • The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
  • The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
  • The Robots Of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
  • The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
  • Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov
  • The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov


Currently working on The Stars, Like Dust by Isaac Asimov, and The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on July 15, 2012, 01:21:17 AM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
  • "Witch's Brew" by Terry Brooks
  • "Halo - The Flood" by William C. Dietz
  • "Halo - First Strike" by Eric Nylund

Next up: "Halo - Ghosts of Onyx" by Eric Nylund
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on July 15, 2012, 07:11:27 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
26. Kane: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on July 20, 2012, 08:21:41 AM
Finished:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey

working on:
32) Island Tales by Jack London


I have to really recommend the Wool series by Hugh Howey, good stuff and only $6 for the kindle version of the first 5 books
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on July 23, 2012, 01:52:54 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
  • "Witch's Brew" by Terry Brooks
  • "Halo - The Flood" by William C. Dietz
  • "Halo - First Strike" by Eric Nylund
  • "Halo - Ghosts of Onyx" by Eric Nylund
  • "Seventh Tower" series, books 1-5 by Garth Nix

Next up: Final book in "Seventh Tower" series by Garth Nix
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on July 30, 2012, 06:56:37 AM
Finished:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London
33) Spellbound: Book 2 of the Grimnoir Chronicles by Larry Correia

working on:
34) Lankhmar Book 1: Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Wunderkind on July 31, 2012, 08:17:35 AM
Finished:
 1) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic
 2) Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
 3) The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
 4) Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham
 5) Nordic Runes by Paul Rhys Mountfort
 6) Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
 7) That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
 8.) Stiff by Mary Roach
 9)The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Currently On: The Voice of the Body by Alexander Lowen
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on July 31, 2012, 01:49:22 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
  • "Witch's Brew" by Terry Brooks
  • "Halo - The Flood" by William C. Dietz
  • "Halo - First Strike" by Eric Nylund
  • "Halo - Ghosts of Onyx" by Eric Nylund
  • "Seventh Tower" series, books 1-6 by Garth Nix

Next up: "Otherland: City of Golden Shadow" by Tad Williams
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on August 07, 2012, 11:38:58 AM
Finished:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London
33) Spellbound: Book 2 of the Grimnoir Chronicles by Larry Correia
34) Lankhmar Book 1: Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber
34) Lankhmar Book 2: Swords against Death by Fritz Leiber
34) Lankhmar Book 3: Swords in the Mist by Fritz Leiber

working on:
34) Lankhmar Book 4: Swords against Wizardry by Fritz Leiber

Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on August 09, 2012, 01:29:19 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
  • "Witch's Brew" by Terry Brooks
  • "Halo - The Flood" by William C. Dietz
  • "Halo - First Strike" by Eric Nylund
  • "Halo - Ghosts of Onyx" by Eric Nylund
  • "Seventh Tower" series, books 1-6 by Garth Nix
  • "Otherland: City of Golden Shadow" by Tad Williams

Next up: "Otherland: The River of Blue Fire" by Tad Williams [/quote]
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on August 16, 2012, 07:08:02 AM
Finished:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London
33) Spellbound: Book 2 of the Grimnoir Chronicles by Larry Correia
34) Lankhmar Book 1: Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber
35) Lankhmar Book 2: Swords against Death by Fritz Leiber
36) Lankhmar Book 3: Swords in the Mist by Fritz Leiber
37) Lankhmar Book 4: Swords against Wizardry by Fritz Leiber
38) Lankhmar Book 5: The Swords of Lankhmar by Fritz Leiber
39) Lankhmar Book 6: Swords and Ice Magic by Fritz Leiber
40) Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight and Knave of Swords by Fritz Leiber
41) The Strength of the Strong by Jack London
43) Against all things Ending by Stephen Donaldson

working on:
42) Tales of the Klondike by Jack London
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on August 22, 2012, 11:34:37 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
26. Kane: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
27. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
28. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
29. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on September 30, 2012, 04:55:51 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
26. Kane: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
27. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
28. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
29. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
30. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
31. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
32. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
33. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
34. Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: ivan on October 01, 2012, 03:13:54 AM
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters

As always, I set no goal for this because I read too much anyway.

Already read:
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

Currently reading:
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter bySeth Grahame Smith
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters

Must be a long story.
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on October 03, 2012, 03:22:25 PM
Must be a long story.
Oh dear god, it is.  I was all excited for it, because I loved Pride and Prejudice and Zombies so much.  But I'm stuck at about a third of the way through this one and just can't get past that.  I'll likely just give it up and stop including it when we start the thread for next year.  Until then, it stays on the list.  :)
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: damoose on October 04, 2012, 07:48:41 PM
  • "Faith of the Fallen" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Pillars of Creation" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Naked Empire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Fear the Alien" various authors
  • "Chainfire" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Phantom" by Terry Goodkind
  • "Confessor" by Terry Goodkind
  • "The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund - Yes, as is Halo
  • "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams
  • "Lord of Snow and Shadows" by Sarah Ash
  • "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" by Sarah Ash
  • "Children of the Serpent Gate" by Sarah Ash
  • "The Outcast Dead" by Graham McNeill
  • "Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold" by Terry Brooks
  • "The Black Unicorn" by Terry Brooks
  • "Wizard at large"  by Terry Brooks
  • "Tangle Box" by Terry Brooks
  • "Witch's Brew" by Terry Brooks
  • "Halo - The Flood" by William C. Dietz
  • "Halo - First Strike" by Eric Nylund
  • "Halo - Ghosts of Onyx" by Eric Nylund
  • "Seventh Tower" series, books 1-6 by Garth Nix
  • "Otherland: City of Golden Shadow" by Tad Williams
  • "Otherland: The River of Blue Fire" by Tad Williams
  • "Halo - Contact Harvest" by Joseph Staten

Next up: "Otherland: Mountain of Black Glass" by Tad Williams
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on October 05, 2012, 11:04:15 AM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
26. Kane: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
27. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
28. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
29. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
30. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
31. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
32. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
33. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
34. Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
35. The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on October 08, 2012, 08:29:26 AM
Finished:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London
33) Spellbound: Book 2 of the Grimnoir Chronicles by Larry Correia
34) Lankhmar Book 1: Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber
35) Lankhmar Book 2: Swords against Death by Fritz Leiber
36) Lankhmar Book 3: Swords in the Mist by Fritz Leiber
37) Lankhmar Book 4: Swords against Wizardry by Fritz Leiber
38) Lankhmar Book 5: The Swords of Lankhmar by Fritz Leiber
39) Lankhmar Book 6: Swords and Ice Magic by Fritz Leiber
40) Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight and Knave of Swords by Fritz Leiber
41) The Strength of the Strong by Jack London
42) Tales of the Klondike by Jack London
43) Against all things Ending by Stephen Donaldson
44) When the Gods Laugh  by Jack London

working on:
A Jack London non-fiction about the slums of London's east end


Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on October 14, 2012, 11:32:14 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
26. Kane: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
27. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
28. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
29. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
30. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
31. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
32. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
33. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
34. Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
35. The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
36. Shadow of the Hegemon by Orson Scott Card
37. Shadow Puppets by Orson Scott Card
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Socrates on October 22, 2012, 08:09:32 AM
Finished:
31) Wool Omnibus Edition by Hugh Howey
32) Island Tales by Jack London
33) Spellbound: Book 2 of the Grimnoir Chronicles by Larry Correia
34) Lankhmar Book 1: Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber
35) Lankhmar Book 2: Swords against Death by Fritz Leiber
36) Lankhmar Book 3: Swords in the Mist by Fritz Leiber
37) Lankhmar Book 4: Swords against Wizardry by Fritz Leiber
38) Lankhmar Book 5: The Swords of Lankhmar by Fritz Leiber
39) Lankhmar Book 6: Swords and Ice Magic by Fritz Leiber
40) Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight and Knave of Swords by Fritz Leiber
41) The Strength of the Strong by Jack London
42) Tales of the Klondike by Jack London
43) Against all things Ending by Stephen Donaldson
44) When the Gods Laugh  by Jack London
45) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

working on:
A Jack London non-fiction about the slums of London's east end
Title: Re: 2012 Book Thread
Post by: Vespertine on November 01, 2012, 01:07:00 PM
1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
3. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
4. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith
5. The Science of Fear by Daniel Gardner
6. Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
7. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine by Timothy R. Dooley, N.D., M.D.
8. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love by Francine Pascal
9. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
10. Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
11. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
12. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
13. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
14. Fool by Christopher Moore
15. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
16. Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
17. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
18. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
19. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
20. FiftyShades Darker by E. L. James
21. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
22. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
23. Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (it was fucking AWFUL and I hated it!)
24. Kane: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
25. Kane: The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
26. Kane: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
27. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
28. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
29. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
30. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
31. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
32. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
33. Stupid Sexy Flanders and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
34. Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
35. The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
36. Shadow of the Hegemon by Orson Scott Card
37. Shadow Puppets by Orson Scott Card
38. Hannibal by Thomas Harris (re-read)
39. World War Z by Max Brooks (re-read)
Currently reading:
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters