Books you're currently reading???

Kaliayev · 02-14-2009, 03:10 PM

A Clash of Kings - George R R Martin. Like Tolkein meets Machiavelli. Truly great series. The disturbing possibility of any of the main characters dying also makes a nice change.

Also just started Slavoj Zizek's Violence. Not sure what to make of it so far, but its early days yet.

wolf · 02-15-2009, 11:41 PM

Indian Captive - Lois Lenski

1942 Newbery Honor book for older children. It's the story of a captive of the Seneca around the time of the French and Indian Wars. Dated, but more sensitive than one would expect. I did find myself wanting to know more than just her first two or three years with the tribe.

#6 The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket
#8 The Hostile Hospital - Lemony Snicket

Terribly fun. Thank you mysterious stranger who abandoned them in my mailroom. I hope the library stocks them.

Griff · 02-16-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Indian Captive - Lois Lenski

1942 Newbery Honor book for older children. It's the story of a captive of the Seneca around the time of the French and Indian Wars. Dated, but more sensitive than one would expect. I did find myself wanting to know more than just her first two or three years with the tribe.

#6 The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket
#8 The Hostile Hospital - Lemony Snicket

Terribly fun. Thank you mysterious stranger who abandoned them in my mailroom. I hope the library stocks them.

All mentioned have been burned through by my girls. The Snickets should all be in the library. They are wildly popular.

Maybe I should wait for Martin to close the cycle? I hate getting ahead of the author.

wolf · 02-16-2009, 01:48 PM

#10 The Slippery Slope - Lemony Snicket

Continuing to be delightful. What other children's book series contains a direct reference to C.M. Kornbluth?

rockerreds · 02-16-2009, 01:51 PM

Joe Klein-The Running Mate

Griff · 02-16-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhuge Liang

A Clash of Kings - George R R Martin.

That was recommended to me yesterday. Looks like I should get on board.

02-15-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Indian Captive - Lois Lenski 1942 Newbery Honor book for older children. It's the story of a captive of the Seneca around the time of the French and Indian Wars. Dated, but more sensitive than one would expect. I did find myself wanting to know more than just her first two or three years with the tribe. #6 The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket #8 The Hostile Hospital - Lemony Snicket Terribly fun. Thank you mysterious stranger who abandoned them in my mailroom. I hope the library stocks them. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-16-2009, 01:48 PM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	#10 The Slippery Slope - Lemony Snicket Continuing to be delightful. What other children's book series contains a direct reference to C.M. Kornbluth? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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02-14-2009, 03:10 PM	#1
Kaliayev Magnificent Bastard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 216	A Clash of Kings - George R R Martin. Like Tolkein meets Machiavelli. Truly great series. The disturbing possibility of any of the main characters dying also makes a nice change. Also just started Slavoj Zizek's Violence. Not sure what to make of it so far, but its early days yet.

02-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
rockerreds Infamous Defamer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 50	Joe Klein-The Running Mate

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