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Old May 01 2012, 10:40 AM   #1
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So, I used the search function and couldn't find an existing thread about fav books or stuff like that.

Thing is, I often find myself judging about people based on the books they like, since in my opinion you are what you read.

So, I'd like to get to know you guys and that's why I ask you, what are you reading or what's your favorite book so far? and why? ^^
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Old May 01 2012, 11:10 AM   #2
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I am re-reading Small Gods, by Terry Pratchett.

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Thing is, I often find myself judging about people based on the books they like, since in my opinion you are what you read.
I can't help but feel that a certain adage about books, their covers and judging them applies here.
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Old May 01 2012, 11:17 AM   #3
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I can't help but feel that a certain adage about books, their covers and judging them applies here.
From your contribution, I can deduce that you like God and Terry Pratchett.

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Old May 01 2012, 11:19 AM   #4
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I am re-reading Small Gods, by Terry Pratchett.



I can't help but feel that a certain adage about books, their covers and judging them applies here.


'Small Gods', I did hear good about that one but haven't read it yet. And I find it nice that you re-read books, I do it too^^

Currently, I'm reading The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, by Haruki Murakami. But the best book I read so far is Kafka on the Shore, same author.
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Old May 01 2012, 11:56 AM   #5
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I have difficulty finding books that I enjoy, so I tend not to read.

Most recently, I tried reading The Hunger Games. Put it down (read as: closed the reader because lol physical books) one night, never went back to it.

If plays count, the last text I read fully was The Seagull by Anton Chekov. If not, then Bossypants by Tina Fey.
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Old May 01 2012, 12:01 PM   #6
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From your contribution, I can deduce that you like God and Terry Pratchett.

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Damn, you read me like a book. And therefore I can deduce you like me.
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Old May 01 2012, 12:09 PM   #7
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I'm reading catching fire and the girl with the dragon tattoo.

I know i really should read the first book for the hunger games but it's like if i see the movie first. then i'm not gonna want to read the book it went off of but i'll read the other ones in the series though
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Old May 01 2012, 12:34 PM   #8
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I'm reading catching fire and the girl with the dragon tattoo.

I know i really should read the first book for the hunger games but it's like if i see the movie first. then i'm not gonna want to read the book it went off of but i'll read the other ones in the series though
Lol I made that mistake too >.> the movie ruined my book. I generally don't like watching a movie before I'm through with the book. Hmm I generally don't like watching movies based on books. It messes up the world I created in my head while reading.
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Old May 01 2012, 02:52 PM   #9
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I'm (still) reading Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin. And, for a class, I'm reading The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom and Children of the Flames; this one doesn't have just one author per se, because it's the account of some of the twins who survived Josef Mengele's experiments in Auschwitz.
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I READ EROTIC FANFICTION PARTICULARLY DUMBLEDORE/SNAPE.
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Old May 01 2012, 04:48 PM   #11
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I READ EROTIC FANFICTION PARTICULARLY DUMBLEDORE/SNAPE.
Pffft, everyone knows Snape and Harry are the OTP. Snarry 4 lyfe.

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Indeed, it's like judging someone based on what kind of music they listen to. Everyone knows only intelligent people listen to classical and only retards can enjoy pop music.
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Old May 01 2012, 05:09 PM   #12
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I READ EROTIC FANFICTION PARTICULARLY DUMBLEDORE/SNAPE.
Please. Hagwig is the OTP.
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Indeed, it's like judging someone based on what kind of music they listen to. Everyone knows only intelligent people listen to classical and only retards can enjoy pop music.
I have no problem with admitting if I missjudged someone but it does help me. Example, I'd rather talk with a girl who reads G.G. Marquez than a girl who reads Danielle Steel >.> (has read Danielle Steel and enjoyed it)

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I'm (still) reading Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin. And, for a class, I'm reading The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom and Children of the Flames; this one doesn't have just one author per se, because it's the account of some of the twins who survived Josef Mengele's experiments in Auschwitz.
I read Storm of Swords, it's not in my top 10 but definitely worth the time. And now I feel tempted to read Children of the Flames. I find sick experiments on human beings... interesting >.>
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Old May 01 2012, 07:46 PM   #14
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Children of the Flames is a remarkable book. Really puts things into perspective and makes you appreciate what you have.
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Old May 01 2012, 07:50 PM   #15
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A Game of Thrones.
Men At Arms - Terry Pratchett.
Huntress - Malinda Lo.

Getting through the first two really slowly.
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Old May 01 2012, 11:45 PM   #16
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I am reading Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix for the second time. So many more great character moments for the characters this time around.
Draco still continues to be the worlds most jealous boy as you can expect.
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And at times, I get so annoyed at how evil Umbridge is that I feel the need to put the book down and cool off. The romance between Harry and Cho is sort of doomed to fail from the start. Harry and Cho were never going to work out. Well, I'm glad Rowling wrote a much better relationship between Harry and Ginny in the next book. Even if Rowling does write about Harry's monster in his chest.
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Just started The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. It's a bit confusing so far but it seems like it's going to be amazing as the story goes on.
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Silly boy, this is what you should be reading.



Seriously though, I'm currently reading the A Song of Ice and Fire Series. Currently 324 pages into book one, A Game of Thrones, and enjoying it immensely.
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