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Sat, 25 October 2008 19:42   |
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Ironside by Holly Black came today!
But first I must finish Chalice. Things are getting--compelling!
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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Sun, 26 October 2008 13:05 |
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 handyhunter
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Reading Alias by Brian Michael Bendis. It's a comic book/graphic novel that has nothing to do with the TV show of the same name. I quite like it (Jessica Jones is a great, layered character), aside from one rather odd dialogue tic Bendis is using: HOW do people speak in parenthesis?
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with a wide open country in my eyes
and these romantic dreams in my head - No Surrender, Bruce Springsteen
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Sun, 26 October 2008 14:34 |
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Maybe it's sort of a stage whisper? An aside to someone? I'm not really sure how to speak in parentheticals...
"The center of every man's existence is a dream. Death, disease, insanity, are merely material accidents, like a toothache or a twisted ankle. That these brutal forces always besiege and often capture the citadel does not prove that they are the citadel."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2344 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Sun, 26 October 2008 15:43 |
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I think I would read parenthesis in dialogue as an aside--not to the audience but to whomever the speaker is speaking. If you think about, we do this all the time in real speak.
Finished Chalice! Yum! Now what to read...
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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Sun, 26 October 2008 15:43 |
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Akai
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| Kathy_S wrote on Sat, 25 October 2008 21:04 |
I was repulsed by the ending of the series and rarely reread the whole thing, but go back to The Grey King again and again.
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Really? I loved the ending. Silver on the Tree is my second favorite in the series. I thought the Lost Country was very compelling. And while it made me cry, I thought Bran's decision at the end of it all was very grown up...but then, Bran always was my favorite character in the books. (Yes, I know he came in at the very end, but still.)
Oh, and I just finished Chalice and it was wonderful! Yay!!!! (Although it made me really disappointed I hadn't brought honey for my morning toast to work.)
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self respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.
--H.L. Mencken
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2346 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Sun, 26 October 2008 15:46 |
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Wow! I just noticed that I was now a Senior Member. Wonder how many posts it takes to become a Senile Member?
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2347 is a reply to message #2210 ] |
Sun, 26 October 2008 15:51 |
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I saw mention of it. Unfortunately, my library is a little slow when it comes to new stuff... but I'll get my hold in there now!
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Sun, 26 October 2008 16:03 |
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Akai
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Bran had a choice as well: to stay with his (birth) father and remember everything or go back to the world and be a normal person.
You're right, though, the others sort of got hosed.
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self respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.
--H.L. Mencken
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Sun, 26 October 2008 16:58 |
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That was something that I wasn't old enough to be bothered by when I first read the books, I think, and now that I'm older my brain has taken to assuming that it's a situation where the memories are there, just kind of dormant--but they'll still be a part of who they are, and that they'll slowly resurface as they get older and wiser (and I always took Bran's giving the warestone to Jane as an indication that they might end up together, because that idea pleases me).
Of course, it's been a couple of years, and now I need to go reread them all with this in mind and see what I think....
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Sun, 26 October 2008 19:22 |
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| Charismitaine wrote on Sun, 26 October 2008 14:58 |
That was something that I wasn't old enough to be bothered by when I first read the books, I think, and now that I'm older my brain has taken to assuming that it's a situation where the memories are there, just kind of dormant--but they'll still be a part of who they are, and that they'll slowly resurface as they get older and wiser (and I always took Bran's giving the warestone to Jane as an indication that they might end up together, because that idea pleases me).
Of course, it's been a couple of years, and now I need to go reread them all with this in mind and see what I think....
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And write the next book, I think! ;-}
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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Sun, 26 October 2008 23:22 |
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L.R.K.
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I do some reading for my mother - on cassette; and I read parenthesis with a slightly lowered voice, but not a whisper; a little like thinking aloud? or like Shelley said, an aside? I haven't consciously thought about it.
And no, I don't like that everybody (except Will) forgets everything at the end of "Silver on the Tree" (loved that series, by the way) - but I don't know if my objections are ethical - I just never do like that; some Edith Nesbit-books end that way too. I think it's so boring and somehow mean to the characters - but perhaps that is an ethical objection?
And when it comes to books I'm an idefatigable match-maker - of course Bran and Jane will be together! 
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Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.
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Sun, 26 October 2008 23:32 |
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Akai
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See, now I have to go back through and reread them all, because I remember disliking Jane and thinking Bran could do far better (although this could stem from a childhood crush on a fictional character...) and I know I didn't mind the ending (other than, of course, the fact that it was now over and what was I supposed to read now?), but usually I hate when memories are wiped clean. Hell's Bells! To the bookcase, batman!
self respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.
--H.L. Mencken
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2429 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 00:24 |
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I've had the house to myself this weekend, and I've used it as an opportunity to find my kitchen and do a LOT of reading - mostly old friends. I picked up House of Many Ways from my library, along with Wrede's Enchanted Forest chronicles, De Lint's Little (Grrl) Lost, and Pierce's Melting Stones. All but the Pierce have been swiftly devoured. I've been portioning them out... a load of dishes, then I get to read a book. ^_^ All about the self-bribery here!
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Mon, 27 October 2008 01:13 |
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I'm starting Ironside tomorrow. Finished Chalice today.
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2438 is a reply to message #2433 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 01:21 |
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Haven't read Melting Stones yet, though I've listened to about half of it (I kinda fell asleep though... having stories read to me does that, much to my boyfriend's chagrin).
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Mon, 27 October 2008 13:29 |
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Starting on Ironside today.
I've never read The Dark is Rising books. This makes me evil, I know that. But maybe I can change...
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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Mon, 27 October 2008 13:58 |
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Lucy Coats
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| ssshunt wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 17:29 |
I've never read The Dark is Rising books. This makes me evil, I know that. But maybe I can change...
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Come into the Light! Read 'em at once and give yourself a treat! I have to say, Under Sea is my least favourite--something about the voice just grates on me, and it's all a bit Famous Five. But I adore Will and Bran, and spent many happy hours dribbling out of the corners of my mouth and trying to get to grips with Welsh pronunciation. I've always wanted to know which goddess (if any) she based The Lady on. And I agree that the ending of Silver on the Tree is a cop-out. However, I can't talk, really, since I chose to make a whole town forget at the end of my novel (but none of the main characters--they all remembered about the dragon thingy!).
Lucy xx
"'Thou shalt not' might reach the head, but it takes 'Once upon a time' to reach the heart."
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Mon, 27 October 2008 15:01 |
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shalea
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After a fairly lengthy science fiction kick (C. J. Cherryh for the most part), a stretch spent re-reading older (comfort) books, and a divergence into the world of mystery authors (Kathy Reichs of Bones fame), I took three new (for me) books on vacation last week with kind of a fairy tale theme: Chalice, Spindle's End, and The Bell at Sealey Head.
And re: Chalice, by the way -- read it most of the way through in the car on the way up, finished it shortly after we arrived, re-read it immediately, and then turned around and read it a third time this past weekend after we got back. VERY nice.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2517 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 18:46 |
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Last count I have read LOTR 26 times. And counting. There are certain books I read once a year, like The Blue Sword, and The Forgotten Beasts of Eld. Books that lift me up. I tend to shy away from rereading dark books that are dark for the hell of it. (Even though one of my novels is dark. Mea culpa.) I read my favorites until they fall apart. And then I buy new copies. But keep the old, because you just don't throw away a book, even if it IS falling apart.
Somehow I ended up with 3 Chalices. I ordered one, must have pre-ordered another one, but Amazon was so slow I went out and bought my own copy. (Well, F did. I was still down then.) So now I have three.
Anybody need a copy? I might as well give away at least one of these. PM me if you're interested.
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2522 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 19:08 |
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We're all just a little bit crazy here--but it's an interesting sort of crazy. Some more crazy than others, Mwahahahaha.
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2546 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 19:48 |
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I re-read compulsively (and I'm compulsive about arranging my shelves, and it makes a big difference in my comfort level to have my books close by. I definitely feel more secure with my books where I can see them). Howl's Moving Castle is one of my big comfort books, and you know last year was rough, because I re-read it seven times. A part of me just needed to hide out in that world, so that the rest of me could continue to deal with this world without breaking down.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2567 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 20:35 |
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*cheer* I just got a notice from my library that Foundation : the Collegium chronicles is waiting for me! *dances* Totally picking that up on my way home tomorrow.
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Mon, 27 October 2008 20:44 |
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| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:35 |
*cheer* I just got a notice from my library that Foundation : the Collegium chronicles is waiting for me! *dances* Totally picking that up on my way home tomorrow.
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you lucky girl, i am still waiting for mine[ want now ] *stamps foot*.
Bonnie Holmes the faster ahead I go, the more behind I get
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2569 is a reply to message #2568 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 20:49 |
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| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:44 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:35 |
*cheer* I just got a notice from my library that Foundation : the Collegium chronicles is waiting for me! *dances* Totally picking that up on my way home tomorrow.
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you lucky girl, i am still waiting for mine[ want now ] *stamps foot*.
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*taunts* 
Sidenote: hurrah for work being DEAD so I can obsessively refresh forums!
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2573 is a reply to message #2572 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 21:34 |
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| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 21:31 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:49 |
| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:44 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:35 |
*cheer* I just got a notice from my library that Foundation : the Collegium chronicles is waiting for me! *dances* Totally picking that up on my way home tomorrow.
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you lucky girl, i am still waiting for mine[ want now ] *stamps foot*.
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*taunts*
Sidenote: hurrah for work being DEAD so I can obsessively refresh forums!
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if you were only a little bit closer[ knocks on head, steals book and runs for life] *snork*
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My boyfriend just called, talking about going out to dinner with friends.... which means I -might- get to pick it up tonight! :P~
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2575 is a reply to message #2573 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 21:46 |
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| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 21:34 |
| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 21:31 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:49 |
| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:44 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:35 |
*cheer* I just got a notice from my library that Foundation : the Collegium chronicles is waiting for me! *dances* Totally picking that up on my way home tomorrow.
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you lucky girl, i am still waiting for mine[ want now ] *stamps foot*.
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*taunts*
Sidenote: hurrah for work being DEAD so I can obsessively refresh forums!
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if you were only a little bit closer[ knocks on head, steals book and runs for life] *snork*
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My boyfriend just called, talking about going out to dinner with friends.... which means I -might- get to pick it up tonight! :P~
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you are a very bad girl
Bonnie Holmes the faster ahead I go, the more behind I get
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #2578 is a reply to message #2575 ] |
Mon, 27 October 2008 21:52 |
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| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 21:46 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 21:34 |
| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 21:31 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:49 |
| holmes44 wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:44 |
| Mori-neko wrote on Mon, 27 October 2008 20:35 |
*cheer* I just got a notice from my library that Foundation : the Collegium chronicles is waiting for me! *dances* Totally picking that up on my way home tomorrow.
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you lucky girl, i am still waiting for mine[ want now ] *stamps foot*.
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*taunts*
Sidenote: hurrah for work being DEAD so I can obsessively refresh forums!
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if you were only a little bit closer[ knocks on head, steals book and runs for life] *snork*
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My boyfriend just called, talking about going out to dinner with friends.... which means I -might- get to pick it up tonight! :P~
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you are a very bad girl
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*whistles innocently and polishes her halo* o:-)
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