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Malazan?
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The first episode aired Sunday the 17th of April
Sorry they show a bit of skin (for a second or two) in the first trailer so its not Safe to View at Work and definitely not for anyone under the age of 17 (the same goes for the books, I guess)
This one offers a few more glimpses of the Iron Throne
I’m currently reading Tintin in the Congo. This is the 1991 black and white reprint of the 1931 version. I love the Tintin series but this book really makes me a little uncomfortable
Sorry they show a bit of skin (for a second or two) in the first trailer so its not Safe to View at Work and definitely not for anyone under the age of 17 (the same goes for the books, I guess)
This one offers a few more glimpses of the Iron Throne
Man this is good news and to think it happened after just one episode.http://gameofthrones.info/ wrote: Game of Thrones officially renewed for a second season
This is a great news for all Game of Thrones fans. HBO has officially renewed Game of Thrones for season 2. We have reported earlier that Game of Thrones might be renewed early for the second season. HBO have even started the production of season 2
Great news hopefully we can find what "she" was about say just before the cutaway scene at the end of A Feast for CrowsTOR.com wrote: George R.R. Martin Has Completed A Dance With Dragons
George R.R. Martin's Not A Blog and A Song of Ice and Fire portal Westeros.org are reporting that A Dance With Dragons, the long-awaited fifth volume in George R.R. Martin's fantasy series, has been completed.
If the reports are accurate, this is great news for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and puts the book on track to make its July 12th release date.
I’m currently reading Tintin in the Congo. This is the 1991 black and white reprint of the 1931 version. I love the Tintin series but this book really makes me a little uncomfortable
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ThisMystical_Titan wrote:Malazan?
"I hear voices in my head but they are my own this time"
"Except for a battle lost, there is nothing so terrible as a battle won."
"Sanity is for the weak!!"
"Except for a battle lost, there is nothing so terrible as a battle won."
"Sanity is for the weak!!"
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Looks pretty cool, but too long. Same reason I'll never read The Wheel of Time.
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at least this one is finished and yes it is very good
"I hear voices in my head but they are my own this time"
"Except for a battle lost, there is nothing so terrible as a battle won."
"Sanity is for the weak!!"
"Except for a battle lost, there is nothing so terrible as a battle won."
"Sanity is for the weak!!"
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Busy reading Water for Elephants. Haven't enjoyed a book this much since "A Painted House" by John Grisham and "Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay.
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Karen Traviss is pretty awesome with her Republic Commando novels.
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Finally got Clarkson I know you got soul
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what colour is that one?
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It is this one
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i don't think i have that one...
will have to check the shops and see....
enjoy!
will have to check the shops and see....
enjoy!
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Does no-one else think he is very over-rated?
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+1 why not read something by a real authorMystical_Titan wrote:Does no-one else think he is very over-rated?
"I hear voices in my head but they are my own this time"
"Except for a battle lost, there is nothing so terrible as a battle won."
"Sanity is for the weak!!"
"Except for a battle lost, there is nothing so terrible as a battle won."
"Sanity is for the weak!!"
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found a new author... was pointed to Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational... an excellent read for anyone puzzled by humanity...
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Getting closer to finishing the first Rainwild Chronicles book... keen on starting the second. Also started reading Graeme Smith's Captain's Diary.
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Has anybody read The Language Of God...I forgot the author...?
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Just finished Isaac Asimov's The Caves of Steel and The Rest of the Robots. Can't believe I never read Caves of Steel! It marks the first coming together of some of the most illustrious characters in all his books: R. Daneel Olivaw and Elijah Baley. I'm saddened by the thought that at some point I won't be able to find any of his gems that I have not read before. My favourite author.
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I've been reading the following;
Baal by Robert R McCammon
One evening while on her way home a young waitress is assaulted. What’s strange about the attack is that she suffered second degree burns everywhere the assailant touched her. Nine months later she gives birth to a healthy baby. Somehow the baby drives the mother to commit an act that sees the child removed from his mother’s care. As he grows older, the child only answers when he is addressed as Baal and he seems to exude an aura of menace. Later Baal finds himself in the Middle East where he is regarded as the Messiah, millions flock to him, eager to hear his message. Unfortunately he is shot and killed by (a Jew) before he‘s able share his vision. Baal’s murder sets the entire Middle East ablaze; it spreads across the world. People are exacting vengeance upon Jews for the killing of Baal; all the while Baal(he was never shot rather it was someone who looks like him) is sitting back intent on causing more the destruction.
There’s also a small group of people who exactly what Baal is and they are prepared to do anything to stop him.
This book was apparently written and published in the late 1970’s. One can tell that this was his first book by the fact that it lacks cohesiveness. Apparently his first couple of books aren’t that good, the problem is I have those books in front of me.
Darkness on the Edge of Town by Brian Keene
The residents of Walden awoke one morning hurled into total darkness. Upon discovering that utilities such as water and power aren’t working, those that work in the city rush off to work, never to be seen again. You see, a curtain of darkness / a black impenetrable mist has descended on the town’s periphery. The protagonist Robbie Higgins and his friends discover that if you venture too close to the darkness you’ll hear the voice of a friend, a lover or parent calling out to you enticing (asking) you to step into the darkness. After days of waiting for the authorities to arrive with help the residents realize they have to fend for themselves. Soon after that burglaries, looting, murders and rapes begin to occur. Somehow the darkness is amplifying all the inherent negativity/darkness each resident has thus turning neighbor against neighbor, parent against child and friend against friend. Robbie and his friends have to devise a plan of escape before an unruly mob finds them or worse they(Robbie and his friends) start killing one another.
Keene is said to be one of the best new horror writers, unfortunately I haven’t read enough of his books. While Darkness on the Edge of Town is not essentially a bad book, I have read better but I will make an effort to get my hand on his other books.
Baal by Robert R McCammon
One evening while on her way home a young waitress is assaulted. What’s strange about the attack is that she suffered second degree burns everywhere the assailant touched her. Nine months later she gives birth to a healthy baby. Somehow the baby drives the mother to commit an act that sees the child removed from his mother’s care. As he grows older, the child only answers when he is addressed as Baal and he seems to exude an aura of menace. Later Baal finds himself in the Middle East where he is regarded as the Messiah, millions flock to him, eager to hear his message. Unfortunately he is shot and killed by (a Jew) before he‘s able share his vision. Baal’s murder sets the entire Middle East ablaze; it spreads across the world. People are exacting vengeance upon Jews for the killing of Baal; all the while Baal(he was never shot rather it was someone who looks like him) is sitting back intent on causing more the destruction.
There’s also a small group of people who exactly what Baal is and they are prepared to do anything to stop him.
This book was apparently written and published in the late 1970’s. One can tell that this was his first book by the fact that it lacks cohesiveness. Apparently his first couple of books aren’t that good, the problem is I have those books in front of me.
Darkness on the Edge of Town by Brian Keene
The residents of Walden awoke one morning hurled into total darkness. Upon discovering that utilities such as water and power aren’t working, those that work in the city rush off to work, never to be seen again. You see, a curtain of darkness / a black impenetrable mist has descended on the town’s periphery. The protagonist Robbie Higgins and his friends discover that if you venture too close to the darkness you’ll hear the voice of a friend, a lover or parent calling out to you enticing (asking) you to step into the darkness. After days of waiting for the authorities to arrive with help the residents realize they have to fend for themselves. Soon after that burglaries, looting, murders and rapes begin to occur. Somehow the darkness is amplifying all the inherent negativity/darkness each resident has thus turning neighbor against neighbor, parent against child and friend against friend. Robbie and his friends have to devise a plan of escape before an unruly mob finds them or worse they(Robbie and his friends) start killing one another.
Keene is said to be one of the best new horror writers, unfortunately I haven’t read enough of his books. While Darkness on the Edge of Town is not essentially a bad book, I have read better but I will make an effort to get my hand on his other books.
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45. I will make sure I have a clear understanding of who is responsible for what in my organization. For example, if my general screws up I will not draw my weapon, point it at him, say "And here is the price for failure," then suddenly turn and kill some random underling.
45. I will make sure I have a clear understanding of who is responsible for what in my organization. For example, if my general screws up I will not draw my weapon, point it at him, say "And here is the price for failure," then suddenly turn and kill some random underling.
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Actually between two books at the moment and probably adding a third over the weekend.
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The Language of God is a really good book - though my mind still struggles with some of the things said by the author, Francis Collins.
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I have the urge to read Harry Potter.
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Man, those are so awesome! Cracked myself up just about every time! Although it's kind of pointless reading it if you haven't played the game. Have you played it?
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Of course I have played them - how would I find the comics hilarious otherwise?
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Just checking.