What You're Reading Now: Revisited — Page 5

Author: Darth Chaltab
Time: 1-Sep-2006 1:24 PM
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I've been sapped of most desire to read actual books.

I'm mostly waiting for the Legacy of the Force series to come out in Paperback.

Author: sean wookie
Time: 1-Sep-2006 1:47 PM
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I'm reading this fourm.

Author: auraloffalwaffle
Time: 1-Sep-2006 1:51 PM
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I'm reading the SW novelisation at the moment. It's rather good. Although it is labelled as being written by George Luca$h, it was actually ghost-written by Alan Dean Foster, wasn't it?

Don't you call me a mindless philosopher...!

Author: Darth Chaltab
Time: 1-Sep-2006 2:19 PM
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Yes it was. I don't know why they still print Lucas' name on it when everyeon knows he didn't really write it.

Author: JediSage
Time: 1-Sep-2006 2:31 PM
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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father

Originally posted by: JediSage
Anyone reading anything new? I'm on a Stephen King kick right now.

I'm currently reading The Gunslinger and have The Drawing of the Three lined up for when I finish (which will probably be today)

A friend is a BIG King fan, especially The Dark Tower series. I'm going to finish 'Salem's Lot and then do The Stand so I can get into the Tower series. Lots to read...

Nemo me impune lacessit

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Author: Yoda Is Your Father
Time: 1-Sep-2006 2:48 PM
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A friend told me that the Dark Tower series actually references a lot of King's other novels, sort of like a Steven King Universe that all his stories take place in and have their place in eachother's history, so a background knowledge of this universe might elevate your Dark Tower experience. Let me know when you get round to it.

War does not make one great.

Author: ricarleite
Time: 1-Sep-2006 3:09 PM
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Please don't laugh, insult me or misunderstand me, but one book I want to read, mostly out of curiosity, is Mein Kampf. I've copied it from the internet - I belive stealing from the Hitler relatives who own the copyrights is morally acceptable.

“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering

Author: Yoda Is Your Father
Time: 1-Sep-2006 4:12 PM
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I'd be interested to read it too - just don't let yourself fall into the trap of beleiving what it says!

And yes, I think downloading Mein Kampf without paying for it is morally acceptable.

P.S. I wonder how many internet 'alarm's we have just activated by repeatedly typing 'Mein Kampf'.

War does not make one great.

Author: Darth Chaltab
Time: 1-Sep-2006 4:39 PM
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Heh, my college's library has two copies of Mein Kampf. One of them is falling apart.

I'm actually afraid to read it. Afraid of being brainwashed or something.

Author: Yoda Is Your Father
Time: 1-Sep-2006 5:27 PM
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Chaltab, I trust that you are not somebody who would be brainwashed, but it's possible that it might be dangerous for somebody with similar right-wing views to read it - I imagine it to be a book that would take well-meaning intentions such as your own (patriotism, a respect for your homeland and a desire to not see it decline or lose it's morals, etc) and twist them into hate.

War does not make one great.

Author: JediSage
Time: 5-Mar-2007 4:22 PM
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*BUMP*

What's on your bookshelves lately?

I'm currently reading The Stand by Stephen King, The Pale Horseman by Cornwell, Anansi Boys by Gaiman.

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Author: 20th Century Mark
Time: 5-Mar-2007 4:29 PM
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I just finished "Maximum Rock & Roll - the complete bio of AC/DC" great book.

Author: JediSage
Time: 5-Mar-2007 4:35 PM
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Originally posted by: 20th Century Mark
I just finished "Maximum Rock & Roll - the complete bio of AC/DC" great book.

Great band!

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Author: Nanner Split
Time: 5-Mar-2007 4:45 PM
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Has anyone here read "Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd"? I'm a huge fan of the band and am wondering if it's worth picking up (though I'm sure at some point I'll pick it up anyway

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Currently reading "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" by Douglas Adams and "Code of the Woosters" by P.G. Wodehouse.

Author: 20th Century Mark
Time: 5-Mar-2007 4:45 PM
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One of my favorites. As I write this, Powerage is pouring out of the speakers!

Author: Nanner Split
Time: 5-Mar-2007 5:14 PM
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Aw man, Powerage is a fantastic album! I especially love "Gone Shootin'"

Author: 20th Century Mark
Time: 5-Mar-2007 8:29 PM
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Originally posted by: Nanner Split
Has anyone here read "Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd"? I'm a huge fan of the band and am wondering if it's worth picking up (though I'm sure at some point I'll pick it up anyway

)

Currently reading "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" by Douglas Adams and "Code of the Woosters" by P.G. Wodehouse.

"Inside Out" is fantastic! Get it. I got it when it first came out, and had trouble putting it down. It is the best Floyd book I have read. And I've read a lot.

BTW, Roger Waters is touring DSotM in North America again, so if you missed it last year, try to go. Amazing show. Got my tickets today.

PS Powerage is one of my favorites.

Author: Nanner Split
Time: 5-Mar-2007 8:33 PM
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The closest he's coming to me is Atlanta, and it's during Final Exam week! NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Author: 20th Century Mark
Time: 5-Mar-2007 8:44 PM
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That sucks!

Author: andy_k_250
Time: 6-Mar-2007 4:20 PM
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I just finished The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Pretty disturbing.

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"Ah, the proverbial sad sack with a wasted wish."

Author: JediSage
Time: 6-Mar-2007 4:46 PM
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Originally posted by: andy_k_250
I just finished The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Pretty disturbing.

I heard it was very depressing...I read the description on Amazon and decided I'll never read it.

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Author: andy_k_250
Time: 6-Mar-2007 4:50 PM
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It's hard to read, for sure. It doesn't leave you with much faith in humanity.

Super Mario Bros. - The Wicked Star Story
"Ah, the proverbial sad sack with a wasted wish."

Author: JediSage
Time: 22-Jun-2007 11:12 AM
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*bump*

Anyone got anything good to recommend? I'm currently about 1/2 way through Foundation by Asimov, Dune (still slugging my way through that one), 1/4 through Stranger in a Strange Land, and about 300 pages in to The Stand.

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Author: bigbaddaddyvader
Time: 22-Jun-2007 1:56 PM
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I am currently reading "Star Wars and Philosophy" edited by Kevin Decker and Jason Eberl.Lots of very interesting and well written essays on various topics from the saga.Highly recommended.

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Author: MoveAlong
Time: 22-Jun-2007 9:52 PM
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Splinter of the Mind's Eye.

First time i've read it in, oh, around 29 years! I got a hardback book club edition on ebay in great shape. It's good stuff, very adult themes in places. I had no memory of reading it when I was 8, so it's fun to get into it again. I'm around half way through...

You can go about your business. Move along, move along.

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