Which book are you currently reading?

W3HS
This was a great read. On the whole a really good piece of sci-fi and well written. My only complaint is the ending which means I now have to read the next book, hopefully it's also free, because I doubt I'll find it in China.
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Yeah, I've just finished it too, and I've just bought the follow up, "Phoenix Rising" from Amazon. Only £4.49, but a huge increase on the price of the first book (which was free...) and I'm not sure where you'd get it from.

The first one was a great story with interesting characters and, even though it was definitely sci-fi, there wasn't too much futuristic technology. More Wars than Trek.
 
If anything I think it could have leaned a little towards hard sci-fi more, though I doubt it would have had any impact on the plot and probably would have alienated some readers who aren't hard sci-fi fans.

It's a smart idea to let out the book for free knowing that most readers will opt to buy the second to find closure. I think I'll add it to my list of books my mum will send me from the UK.

It's actually spurred me on to get back to my own half finished work of sci-fi knowing that the author is the same age as me and already published.
 
W3HS
I think I'll add it to my list of books my mum will send me from the UK.
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I don't think it's available as a proper book. Only seems to be available in ebook formats.
 
Ah, that's a shame. Guess I'll have to find a way to download it then. I expect the price will be the same on China's Amazon.
 
For school I've been reading Mindhunter for independant reading. Not real far in but its decent I suppose.
 
This.

It's great. I heartily recommend it if the subject material is up your street - and I'll assume it is.
 
Well then, I wasn't aware Jordan wrote a book :lol:. I suppose I'll have to order one of the paperback editions.
 
Joey D
Well then, I wasn't aware Jordan wrote a book :lol:. I suppose I'll have to order one of the paperback editions.
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Pretty sure Famine wrote most of it. ;)

And I'll be getting the paperback version too, I like to have physical things over digital if possible...
 
The Christmas Carol in my Language Arts(English) class. I when I started I thought it was going to be boring but I love it. My class will be starting the 3rd Stave today.
 
R1600Turbo
Pretty sure Famine wrote most of it. ;)

And I'll be getting the paperback version too, I like to have physical things over digital if possible...
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Jordan wrote some of it too.




The part where his name is. :D
 
Jordan wrote all the parts where there's "-ize" or missing "u"s :D

Nah, it's 50:50. I'm named first on the cover and as author inside because I did more of the research and writing, while Jordan's named on the cover and as editor inside because he did more (most... all) of the format, layout, cover and the hassle of actually publishing it. But you'll find wordage from the both of us in there.
 
Yes you are. Also I should grab you a free one (or at least one on me. Not physically - I'm not a lectern).
 
It arrived yesterday but due to a nasty cough/cold and some severe medicine head, I'm only 11 chapters in.

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A few minutes ago I finished reading The Things They Carried. That book was ****ing depressing, but not because of the war stories (that was the good part). The stories that had nothing to do with the Vietnam War were the depressing ones, but I can't quite put a finger on why.
 
Schwartz
A few minutes ago I finished reading The Things They Carried. That book was ****ing depressing, but not because of the war stories (that was the good part). The stories that had nothing to do with the Vietnam War were the depressing ones, but I can't quite put a finger on why.
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I read that when I was in high school and remember enjoying the book. However, I cannot really remember much of the book. Guess I need to add it to my stack of books to read or reread.
 
Currently reading Gangster Squad by Paul Lieberman, about the LAPD and how they fought the gangsters in the 1940s and 50s. Everything in it is true, made by a collection of statements from police and witnesses, databases and the sort. I haven't read much of it yet, but it's brilliant so far. It also inspired a film with the same title which comes out next year, and I really want to see it. I just have a huge interest in 1920s-50s America.

Click here to see the trailer (linked due to violent scenes and language). I can't wait to see it in January. It's a shame they didn't use Aaron Staton though... then it would be more like LA Noire: The Movie. :lol:
 
The Man in the White Suit by Ben Collins

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Being a big fan of Top Gear, I went into this book with high expectations, and honestly, I'm sad to say that the book was quite disappointing. It feels like a bunch of half stories cobbled together with very little linearity or with a sense of having any order. Collins talks about his life in the army, which is good for him, but I was expecting the book to be more focused on racing, and the army part was a huge distraction. He alluded to his military training having benefited his personal character and ability to race, but it was seemingly only mentioned in passing. The second half of the book was a lot better since he focused on his time with Top Gear, racing and cars in general. Also, I'm disappointed that Collins does not talk more about his decision to leave Top Gear; oh and the conclusion didn't really conclude anything. What rubbish.
 
About 5 years ago I read The Life of Pi which will soon be released as a feature length film. It's a really good book and just wanted to point it out to anyone wanting to find a new book to read, hopefully so that it's comparable to the movie.
 
I've read the Life of Pi.

Supposedly, its a true story.

Its too far fetched for it to be a true story in my opinion. It was a very good book in that it did manage to suspend your reality when you were reading the book itself.
 
I really enjoyed it and it was a pretty easy read. The last few pages really took me by surprise, I never even considered the reality of it.
 

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