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interman
11-03-2002, 08:28 PM
Well, we need a decent thread about what we all read. So, tell us what book you're reading, what it's about, and whether you like it.

I'll start.
For my Norwegian term-paper I have to read 3-4 books about a subject of my choice. I chose The Borth of Science-Fiction in Norway, and amongst the books im reading I'm currently going through UÃ¥r, by Knut Faldbakken. I doubt any of you have heard about it, but it's a book about a future city in depression where a small family moves from the city to a huge garbage dump.

So far the book is good, and original.. Pretty well written, but I'm not sure whether it has been translated to other languages.
Dennis S.
11-03-2002, 09:23 PM
Books? What are books? I remember I read one once, but it was long before the computer took hold of me... So I can't even remember what it looked like http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Bucky
11-03-2002, 10:20 PM
Books are kinda like the manuals that come with your computer or games. Only bigger. and without pictures http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
hiv
11-06-2002, 01:36 AM
no-pictures?

Must be good for fire then http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

anyway I'm reading N. a pretty original and direct view of Napoleon whilst forced at Elba Island.
Nxs
11-06-2002, 01:41 AM
Dear God man! Napolean??? Why dont you read something that expands your mind like.............Calvin and Hobbes http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Dennis S.
11-06-2002, 02:08 AM
Aaaah... So that's what books are. I think I threw 'em out since I had no clue/forgot what they are... So now I just re-read game manuals for 1000th time. http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Nxs
11-06-2002, 02:14 AM
Manuals? lol! Sheesh man I have every Calvin and Hobbes book there is! I'll fax them to ya so you dont get brain freeze! http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Bucky
11-06-2002, 03:01 AM
Anybody that likes military Sci-fi, check out David Drakes latest Hammer's Slammers book... Paying the Piper.

One of his best yet.

Personally, I just finished final exams yesterday, so I haven't been reading much except text books lately. Â*Gonna hit the library tomorrow and see what I can find.

That book you mentioned hiv, N? is it published in the US, and who authored it? I'm a big military history buff, and a Napoleon book sounds interesting. http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Nxs
11-06-2002, 03:12 AM
I realize that there are ppl that read history crap, although I dont know why, since there is the History channel! http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif But I digress, for those of us that read Fantasy I would reccomend Terry Brooks - Magic Kingdom For Sale - Sold and everything else he has written! The Shannra series is great too!
Bucky
11-06-2002, 03:28 AM
The History Channel rocks!

Kind of light weight at times though. Â*Some time ago I ran across a PBS series that spent 1/2 an hour examining a single battle. Â*That was a tremendously well done show. They did an awesome show in the battle of Berlin. Â*Only time I've seen any kind of analysis of that mess.

Only caught about three episodes, and haven't seen it since. http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[edit] History Channel just announced that they will be running a program called Hall of Fames Stories..... the next episode is about.............. BOWLING!!!!!!!! LMFAO!
Nxs
11-06-2002, 03:43 AM
Love the History channel, TLC, and Discovery. Although, with exception of the Histoey channel. they need to stop showing those stupid home shows. I dont want to discover a queer redoing my house! I can goto the local home improvement store to catch a class on what my wife wants me to do! Bring back the days of the ocean and outer space! this is crap ppl want to discover! Although I am not a huge history buff, I love the history channel and espciallly Mail Call!
Dennis S.
11-06-2002, 04:44 AM
History has a great documentary about the Vietnam war a while ago, just terrific... Too bad I was out of tapes and didn't feel like ordering it for their usual ridiculous price of like $24,95 per every two episodes.



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interman
11-06-2002, 02:33 PM
I usually read sci-fi / cyberpunk / fantasy books, like most geeks. Finished The Two Towers a couple of weeks ago, so to say I'm looking forward to the movie would be an understatement.
Dennis S.
11-06-2002, 04:17 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (interman @ Nov. 06 2002,11:33)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I usually read sci-fi / cyberpunk / fantasy books, like most geeks. Finished The Two Towers a couple of weeks ago, so to say I&#39;m looking forward to the movie would be an understatement.[/b][/quote]
You&#39;re not a REAL gek if you&#39;ve just read it. Now I&#39;m a REAL geek, since I read it when I was 10 first time and re-read it about 10 times after that. http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Mephisto_kur
11-06-2002, 04:34 PM
Iron Dream (http://forum.heavybrick.com/index.php?page=irondream). Freaky book.
interman
11-06-2002, 05:46 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Dennis S. @ Nov. 06 2002,18:17)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (interman @ Nov. 06 2002,11:33)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I usually read sci-fi / cyberpunk / fantasy books, like most geeks. Finished The Two Towers a couple of weeks ago, so to say I&#39;m looking forward to the movie would be an understatement.[/b][/quote]
You&#39;re not a REAL gek if you&#39;ve just read it. Now I&#39;m a REAL geek, since I read it when I was 10 first time and re-read it about 10 times after that. Â*http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif[/b][/quote]
When I was 10 I was busy finishing all mario games on the nes for the 23456269023460892346990th time http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Honestly, it took a while until I had time to sit down and read the sucker. Glad I did though.
serverboy
11-07-2002, 03:24 PM
you guys should try Dragonlance and forgotten realms books they are great.
hiv
11-08-2002, 02:54 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Nxs @ Nov. 06 2002,03:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Dear God man&#33; Napolean??? Â*Why dont you read something that expands your mind like.............Calvin and Hobbes http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/b][/quote]
HAHAHAHA

anyway as I had headache today, I was forced to read and completed a whole.. hard book... "Pinocchio" (true)
interman
11-08-2002, 04:52 AM
that didn&#39;t make you less homosexual http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
18visions
11-08-2002, 05:51 AM
I&#39;m currently reading "dispatches" by micheal herr. He was a war corresponded in vietnam and writes about the war in a brutally realistic way. Book is probibally one of the best I&#39;ve read in a long time
snoopius
11-10-2002, 08:05 PM
I&#39;m reading harry potter and the goblet of fire.
hiv
11-10-2002, 11:05 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (snoopius @ Nov. 10 2002,22:05)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I&#39;m reading harry potter and the goblet of fire.[/b][/quote]
Morally heavy lecture http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
zutros
11-18-2002, 10:51 PM
For the definitive sci-fi/fantasy lover, you people have got to read Tad William&#39;s Otherland series. Hands down the best of the best. For history lovers, Band of Brothers is the way to go, and gor everyone else, there&#39;s nothing wrong with spending a little time with the Kama Sutra. It&#39;s got pictures and everything&#33; http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif


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vader
11-18-2002, 11:31 PM
Any one read the Dune series.
I just started the Butlerian Jihad. I think the change from Frank to Brian Herbert was floorless.
Nxs
11-18-2002, 11:33 PM
I still have to go with Calvin and Hobbes. http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Other than that the only thing I&#39;m reading is Italian for Dummies&#33; http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Bucky
11-19-2002, 01:09 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Nxs @ Nov. 18 2002,18:33)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Other than that the only thing I&#39;m reading is Italian for Dummies&#33; http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/b][/quote]
Must..............refrain...............GAAH&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif
Nxs
11-19-2002, 01:11 AM
Refrain??? That has got to be an older person trait&#33; http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Dennis S.
11-21-2002, 04:20 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Vader @ Nov. 18 2002,20:31)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Any one read the Dune series.
Â* I just started the Butlerian Jihad. I think the change from Frank to Brian Herbert was floorless.[/b][/quote]
Read them three times or so... Great stuff if you like sci-fi http://www.gamershell.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
snoopius
11-22-2002, 04:08 PM
I&#39;m reading everyone&#39;s signature&#33;