Hit the books (Now Reading Thread)

[WIntersReflection]

I can't find the old now reading thread so here's a new one
Thats what it gets for disappearing on me like a rabbit into a hat!

Now Reading:Celtic Design-Animal Patterns by Aidan Meehan

Wish me luck, these patterns look hard!

And they do!

 

[Pabla]

Good luck Winter

NR: Servant of the bones by Anne Rice...recently finished "Pandore" by her as well

 

[Rakosh]

I'm reading an advance copy of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (ah, the perks of working for a publisher ).

I have to tell everyone to watch for it when it releases in late September--it is a PHENOMENAL book! I don't want to spam the thread too bad, so check out this link to read a synopsis: http://www.bloomsburyusa.com/catalogue/details.asp?y=2004&bm=9&em=12&isbn=1582344167&cf=0

It's an 800-page monster, but think Harry Potter for adults with a dash of Monty Python by way of Joseph Campbell and Gene Wolfe.

:Smokin:

 

[ZeiMoT]

It's an 800-page monster, but think Harry Potter for adults with a dash of Monty Python by way of Joseph Campbell and Gene Wolfe.

Seems to be something that I might enjoy reading.
I bet it'll take ages before it's available in a Swedish version (if ever).
Hopefully our local bookstore can import a copy for me from the US when it's published.

 

[WIntersReflection]

Sounds like my kind of book, I'll have to check it out!

I'm reading an advance copy of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (ah, the perks of working for a publisher ).

I have to tell everyone to watch for it when it releases in late September--it is a PHENOMENAL book! I don't want to spam the thread too bad, so check out this link to read a synopsis: http://www.bloomsburyusa.com/catalogue/details.asp?y=2004&bm=9&em=12&isbn=1582344167&cf=0

It's an 800-page monster, but think Harry Potter for adults with a dash of Monty Python by way of Joseph Campbell and Gene Wolfe.

:Smokin:

 

[Bryant]

Although I am almost embarrasssed to say it, I love the Harry Potter books and I "fell out of reading" for a short time, so I have the latest Potter book I haven't read yet. I am a binge reader and will read and read for a while then stop for a while. I have read all of Ray Bradbury's work. He is my fave author, though some of his lesser known work and short stories is better than his more "popular" works to me.


Bryant

 

[Rakosh]

I bet it'll take ages before it's available in a Swedish version (if ever).
Hopefully our local bookstore can import a copy for me from the US when it's published.

It's being published simultaneously in the UK, so you might be able to get it easier that way. It's also getting lots of good publicity already in the book industry, so it might not be too long of a wait for a Swedish translation either. Just an FYI...

:Smokin:

 

[ZeiMoT]

It's being published simultaneously in the UK, so you might be able to get it easier that way. It's also getting lots of good publicity already in the book industry, so it might not be too long of a wait for a Swedish translation either. Just an FYI...

:Smokin:

It's probably easier to get it from UK.
If I wait for the Swedish translation I will probably forget all about it before it's released. It's really a great opportunity for me to develop my English language skills. I surely need that.

 

[dargormudshark]

Paradise Lost

 

[Gaunerin]

Bill Bryson - A Short History Of Nearly Everything

 

[ZeiMoT]

Although I am almost embarrasssed to say it, I love the Harry Potter books and I "fell out of reading" for a short time, so I have the latest Potter book I haven't read yet. I am a binge reader and will read and read for a while then stop for a while. I have read all of Ray Bradbury's work. He is my fave author, though some of his lesser known work and short stories is better than his more "popular" works to me.


Bryant

Both myself and my oldest daughter (8yrs) loves the HP books. She read the first 4 books twice and then the fifth. I had to read them to know the story so that I had a chance to discuss the books with her. And I really love the stories. I only wished that the books were a little bit longer than they are.
I read a lot of R.Bradbury's work a couple of years ago. I really do not know what the names of these books are in English, but my favorites are (directly translated from the Swedish titles): Octoberpeople (there are 2 books with similar titles) and The Illustrated Man. Which ones of R.B.'s work do you like the most?

 

[Bryant]

Both myself and my oldest daughter (8yrs) loves the HP books. She read the first 4 books twice and then the fifth. I had to read them to know the story so that I had a chance to discuss the books with her. And I really love the stories. I only wished that the books were a little bit longer than they are.
I read a lot of R.Bradbury's work a couple of years ago. I really do not know what the names of these books are in English, but my favorites are (directly translated from the Swedish titles): Octoberpeople (there are 2 books with similar titles) and The Illustrated Man. Which ones of R.B.'s work do you like the most?

My favorite is "The Stories of ray Bradbury" which has about 100 of his short stories in it. I also suggest "The Halloween Tree" which is geared for pre-teens and your daughter will be able to enjoy that in a few years and you will enjoy it as well. It is a more challenging read than Harry Potter, but still not overwhelming for kids maybe 11 and up. I read it at about that age and read it twice as an adult. I also recommend "Something Wicked This Way Comes" as it is my favorite novel by him.
Bradbury is known as a science fiction writer and he has several books that do have themes about time travel, Mars, spaceships etc. but he is as much of a storyteller as a Sci-fi writer and often often takes you back to your childhood where all things were wondorous. I really enjoy his work, and in both the sci-fi and more "normal" literary work, he has a great ability to put his visions of imagination to paper. Bradbury is still living and writing as well and has over 500 literary works published from plays to novels and short stories, even poems.


Bryant

 

[Bryant]

One other thing...... as I said, the old guy is still around. Here is something he added to his website recently....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
By
RAY BRADBURY

Last week I turned 82. 82! When I look in the mirror, the person staring back at me is a young boy, with a head and heart filled with dreams and excitement and unquenchable enthusiasm for life. Sure, he's got white hair -- so what! People often ask me how I stay so young, how I've kept such a "youthful" outlook. The answer is simple: Live a life in which you cram yourself with all kinds of metaphors, all kinds of activities, and all kinds of love. And take time to laugh -- find something that makes you truly happy -- every day of your life. That is what I have done, from my earliest days.

The guy appears to still be sharp.


Bryant

 

[WIntersReflection]

Good ol' Ray Bradbury!

To know him must be to let in a ray of sunshine!

He certainly had a great imagination and takes up a LOT of the B section at the Scifi/fantasy part of the library, lol

One other thing...... as I said, the old guy is still around. Here is something he added to his website recently....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
By
RAY BRADBURY

Last week I turned 82. 82! When I look in the mirror, the person staring back at me is a young boy, with a head and heart filled with dreams and excitement and unquenchable enthusiasm for life. Sure, he's got white hair -- so what! People often ask me how I stay so young, how I've kept such a "youthful" outlook. The answer is simple: Live a life in which you cram yourself with all kinds of metaphors, all kinds of activities, and all kinds of love. And take time to laugh -- find something that makes you truly happy -- every day of your life. That is what I have done, from my earliest days.

The guy appears to still be sharp.


Bryant

 

[Bryant]

Good ol' Ray Bradbury!

To know him must be to let in a ray of sunshine!

He certainly had a great imagination and takes up a LOT of the B section at the Scifi/fantasy part of the library, lol

For someone to put out the volume of literary work he did/does is simply amazing taking into consideration the quality as well. Isaak Asimov was also a fine Sci-fi writer, but he wasn't the storyteller Bradbury was. Some of Bradbyry's work would me more akin to Mark Twain's work as opposed to Sci-fi but that shows his diversity as an author.

Bryant

 

[dargormudshark]

Ray Bradbury is freakin' awesome. I'm surprised no one has bsed off a concept album on "The Sound of Thunder" or Farenheit.

 

[dargormudshark]

crap, I'm all screwed up I mean based offf. Why the hell didn't I just edit the post.

 

[Bryant]

crap, I'm all screwed up I mean based offf. Why the hell didn't I just edit the post.

Ha ha ha that's ok, I understood it. I am happy you enjoy his work. I'm kind of an underground guy, who likes the less known stuff, but I make a big exception with Bradbury. He is very famous and deserves all of it and more. Great author !!

Yes Winter, he not rules, but practically owns the "B" section of Sci-fi and deservedly so.


bryant

 

[dargormudshark]

yeah, I've been looking into some more unknown stuff, have any suggestions.

 

[Bryant]

yeah, I've been looking into some more unknown stuff, have any suggestions.

"The Stories of Ray Bradbury" has about 100 of his short stories. That is where I would start. I made a mistake in the original post and said I have read"all" of his work. I meant to say a good deal of his work. I have not come close to reading all of it.
As I said, aside from his Sci-fi stuff, he often writes from the perspective of say a 10 year old child full of wonder. Some of his critics don't like those works, but they are every bit as gtood as his sci-fi stuff. His imagination is really child-like to an extent which is a good thing, but he is gifted and intelligent enough to be able to put that into stories.


Bryant