Introduction (General Book Club Discussion)

Discussion in 'TMB Book Club' started by Arkie Proud, May 2, 2012.

  1. Tangman

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    Will you be reading the rest of the series?
     
  2. Truman

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    I think so. I usually like to just blow through trilogies and read them all in a row, but I'll probably need a breather between books.

    The writing style is really different. Everything is subdued. I kind of hate how she skips forward past the big events and just has the characters describe it retrospect.

    I also dont have the best knowledge of English history. Like I know the rough timeline of events w Henry VIII know Queen Catherine and Ann Boylin ect. But also have heard of Thomas More and Cavendish ect but dont really know much else than their names. I feel like it would be a much more enjoyable read if I had a better grasp on who these characters were before reading.

    Ive stopped to look up stuff in wikipedia and go down long rabbit holes, ect. So im learning a lot, which is a good thing, but doesnt exactly make for a great pleasure read.
     
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  3. Fargin' Icehole

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    Just finished Ready Player One and I'm surprised at how much I liked it. Fun book.
     
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  4. The Blackfish

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    Yeah it’s super fun fast read. Don’t read his second book, Armada. He tries to catch lightning in a bottle again and fails miserably. It’s a bad book.
     
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  5. Lorne Malvo

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    Only read a handful of books last year and planned on changing that to start 2020 but was slow to get rolling. Finally did a few weeks into the hell we live in now and suddenly I’m reading one a week. Friend of mine recommended I Am Pilgrim to me recently and I am loving it so far. Hard to describe at this point but the prose is great while also easy to read.
     
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  6. Trip McNeely

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    I Am Pilgrim was a great read. It’s one of my favorite books.
     
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  7. Lorne Malvo

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    I am 20% in and can’t get over how good it is.
     
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  8. Truman

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    I was gonna re-read Hunger Games before the prequel comes out next week, but look like I'll be reading I Am Pilgrim instead
     
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  9. WillySaliba

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    Why don’t we make I am pilgrim May‘s book?
     
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  10. Truman

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    Let’s make it June. That way people have time to get it on overdrive or whatever
     
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  11. WillySaliba

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    I just got it tonight, it’s a large book. I agree.
     
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  12. Lorne Malvo

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    Got about 20% left. Excited to see your guys’ thoughts.
     
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  13. DUCKMOUTH

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    About to start this. People swear by it and say it’s great from start to finish.

    The Milk Wagon: A Novel
     
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  14. Gin Buckets

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  15. Gin Buckets

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    Per goodreads, I know some of you gentlemen have read “The Fifth Season” with relatively mixed reviews. What are your thoughts?
     
  16. Truman

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    I’m not a huge fantasy guy but I liked it. Didn’t love it. Glad I read the trilogy though.
     
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  17. Gonff

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    I’m currently reading it. I’m about a third in. I like it so far. Hasn’t grabbed me in the same way Rothfuss, Sanderson, etc., but it’s solid.
     
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  18. Kevintensity

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    Its solid, not great imo.
     
  19. Lucky24Seven

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    Would like to read something by Brandon Sanderson. What should I check out?
     
  20. Gonff

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    Mistborn series is the best to start with. Finished trilogy. Stormlight is his best but only three books released and they’re a huge commitment for someone’s who never read him before.
     
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  21. The Blackfish

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    I would agree Mistborn but I would recommend reading everything.

    Mistborn Original Trilogy
    Wax and Wayne Mistborn Books
    Secret History
    Warbreaker
    Elantris
    Emperor’s Soul (best novella ever)
    Stormlight Archive
     
  22. Truman

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    Idk whats gotten into me but I’ve gotten into a bit of a fantasy kick. I’m usually not really into fantasy, but maybe I’m just not into high fantasy w wizards and elves and a midieval setting.

    Just finished Jade City. It’s like The Godfather in an Asian setting w magical martial arts fights. Pretty dope. Would make a good book club selection imo.

    So would Rage is Dragons which is in a African setting. Gladiator meets ASOIAF.


    both are fast pace and action packed w good political plots
     
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  23. The Blackfish

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    umm start reading Brandon Sanderson now.
     
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  24. Truman

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    Jade City got picked up by peacock to turn into a TV show. You all should read it for that and so I have someone to discuss it with
     
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  25. Gin Buckets

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    After watching and reading the Queen's Gambit I want more of the same. Is there anything like that out there? It doesn't even have to be chess necessarily. Being a champion at great cost, but also being an underdog, and an antihero in a way. All while being completely believable and relatable.
     
  26. DUCKMOUTH

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    Waterboy
     
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  27. Gin Buckets

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  28. Gin Buckets

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    Trying to find a quote in the world's dumbest book. "Biggest Secret" by David Icke. It's a line that says something about "the Bowers from Bristol" and I want to show it to a friend of mine. Is there a way to access books online where I can use ctrl+F to get to that specific line?

    Also, I feel like I should add a disclaimer, David Icke is a moron, and I've never read any of his books. I'm just trying to pull a single line from one of them.

    Truman or bic I feel like one or both of you guys would know a process for this.
     
  29. Truman

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    torrance an ecopy and search for it in ibooks or calibre
     
  30. Truman

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    I have not read any John Le Carre and would like to start, but dont know where to start.

    pls advise
     
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  31. Tangman

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    Interested in this too
     
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  32. Kevintensity

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    Tangman

    I've read The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and really enjoyed it. I'd recommend it. It was recommended to me as the one to start with from LeCarre by a friend who's read them all.

    I also read tinker tailor soldier spy and would it put it in a tier below.
     
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  33. Iron Mickey

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    Do we still do book club?
     
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  34. Truman

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    We haven’t in a while but I’m down to start one for April
     
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  35. The Blackfish

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    Open for nominations
     
  36. Truman

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    Great options!
     
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  37. Dildo Dawgins

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    Killers of the Flower Moon is on sale on most digital platforms for $2.
     
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  38. Gin Buckets

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    Red Badge of Courage is on Spotify for free. Seriously considering listening. I realllly loved the Great Illustrated Classics hyper abridged version of the story when I was a kid, so I'm hoping it'll hold my interest. Downside is that if it is too slow, and boring, I will probably not listen to another book for a while, and just stick to pods.
     
  39. TC

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    Read it last year — don’t think it will be boring. It’s short, maybe 150 pages. About feelings we’ve all had when you’re trying to decide how tough you are, if you’re a “real man” etc
     
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  40. DeToxRox

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    Very excited for April:

    4/2: City in Ruins by Don Winslow
    4/9: Catchpenny by Charlie Houston
    4/30: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

    I live for Italy on 4/11, so the timing of the first two is perfect.

    I am not sure how many Charlie Huston fans we have here but his novels are just a ton of fun. It’s been far too long since he released a book.
     
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  41. Truman

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    The last Winslow book :tebow:
     
  42. DeToxRox

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    I know. Terrible
     
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  43. Truman

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    Quitting writing to focus on essentially being a twitter reply guy makes it so much worse.
     
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