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Re-opening of the Nocturnal Library

  • 27-07-2013 11:41pm
    #1
    Delirium
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    The shelves have been dusted and damaged books repaired after some zombies chewed on them. So it's time to throw open the doors once again and see what you Nocts are pouring into your brains :)

    The previous thread can be found here for any of those that are interested :)

    I would imagine it's not altogether unlikely that some of you enjoy a good book/comic so let's see what reading material you're currently getting through.

    The latest book that I'm reading is Pirate Cinema by Cory Doctorow.
    When Trent McCauley's obsession for making movies by reassembling footage from popular films causes his home's internet to be cut off, it nearly destroys his family. A new bill threatens to criminalize even harmless internet creativity. But the powers-that-be haven't entirely reckoned with the power of a movie to change people's minds...

    I really enjoyed the last book of his that I read, For The Win, so I'm pretty sure that I'll enjoy this one too.

    So what are the rest of you currently reading?

    If you can read this, you're too close!

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  • #2
    lil'bug
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    I am reading a series of kindle books at the moment
    Untouched the Girl in the box
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alone-Girl-Box-Book-ebook/dp/B007T9GY46/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375042664&sr=1-2

    They are not bad really, I will read anything and I would recommend a kindle to anyone
    you can get some good free books


  • #3
    Sephiroth_dude
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    Been reading book 2 of the king killer chronicle The Wise Man's Fear,on and off since the end of may,really good series,I'm not sure what to read after I'm finished it though :eek:.


  • #4
    Lithium93_
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    9780006479888.jpg

    I'm still making my way through A Game Of Thrones


  • #5
    Mozzeltoff
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    Finally got my hands on Fight Club so going reading that :D


  • #6
    Angron
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    Reading Hammer of the Emperor, which (if you're a 40k fan you'll know) follows the Imperial Guard. Three stories, with three different regiments. The Cadian Gunheads in the first, a tank regiment. The Valhallan Ice Warriors are in the second story, and they are something like 40k's version of the Soviet Red army, while the third story involves the Tallarn Desert Raiders, who hail from (obviously) a desert planet.


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  • #7
    Delirium
    Moderators Posts: 51,702 ✭✭✭✭Delirium


    Mozzeltoff wrote: »
    Finally got my hands on Fight Club so going reading that :D

    I think that must be one of the only Palaniuk books I've haven't read at this stage. Gonna have to remedy that oversight soon.

    If you can read this, you're too close!



  • #8
    SueBoom
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    I'm reading a million books at the minute. I think I'm going to get 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami finished though. I want to read plenty more of his books too.


  • #9
    Lyssa
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    Have read all of the books in this series in about 2 weeks recently. Really enjoyed them :)

    Also, was reading L.J. Smiths 'Vampire Diaries' series, but not enjoying them as much.

    Another good series that I must re-read is the Morganville Vampire series, by Rachel Caine. I liked those too :)

    I am a fan of candyfloss for the brain type fantasy fiction books.... is pure escapism on my part :)


  • #10
    Sephiroth_dude
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    Mylina wrote: »
    Have read all of the books in this series in about 2 weeks recently. Really enjoyed them :)

    Also, was reading L.J. Smiths 'Vampire Diaries' series, but not enjoying them as much.

    Another good series that I must re-read is the Morganville Vampire series, by Rachel Caine. I liked those too :)

    I am a fan of candyfloss for the brain type fantasy fiction books.... is pure escapism on my part :)

    You read all those books in two weeks :O?


  • #11
    Lyssa
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    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    You read all those books in two weeks :O?

    Yes, there was 11 or 12 of them... my post count on boards suffered then ;)


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  • #12
    Delirium
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    Mylina wrote: »
    Have read all of the books in this series in about 2 weeks recently. Really enjoyed them :)

    Also, was reading L.J. Smiths 'Vampire Diaries' series, but not enjoying them as much.

    Another good series that I must re-read is the Morganville Vampire series, by Rachel Caine. I liked those too :)

    I am a fan of candyfloss for the brain type fantasy fiction books.... is pure escapism on my part :)

    You might like the Nocture City series by Caitlin Kittredge :)

    If you can read this, you're too close!



  • #13
    Lyssa
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    koth wrote: »
    You might like the Nocture City series by Caitlin Kittredge :)

    Looks good, thanks koth.. some more for the reading list x


  • #14
    FewFew
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    koth wrote: »
    I think that must be one of the only Palaniuk books I've haven't read at this stage. Gonna have to remedy that oversight soon.

    Ditto. Which is odd, since it's the big 'un


  • #15
    Delirium
    Moderators Posts: 51,702 ✭✭✭✭Delirium


    FewFew wrote: »
    Ditto. Which is odd, since it's the big 'un
    I wasn't too pushed getting the book as I'd seen the movie. Knowing the story of a book before reading it wouldn't make me too excited to read the book it was based on, regardless how I felt about the movie.

    If you can read this, you're too close!



  • #16
    Mozzeltoff
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    So far the book is better than the movie! :)


  • #17
    FewFew
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    koth wrote: »
    I wasn't too pushed getting the book as I'd seen the movie. Knowing the story of a book before reading it wouldn't make me too excited to read the book it was based on, regardless how I felt about the movie.

    Ah but so so many layers. And the craft of the book. Although, Chuck's power lies in the big twist at the end, and I guess you already know that bit.


  • #18
    cyberwolf77
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    I just read Pahlaunik's latest Damned. Now that, is a hell of a book.


  • #19
    FewFew
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    cyberwolf77 wrote: »
    I just read Pahlaunik's latest Damned. Now that, is a hell of a book.

    Haven't even heard of it. Must check it out. My list of books to read is ever increasing, and I'm making such poor progress.


  • #20
    cyberwolf77
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    FewFew wrote: »
    Haven't even heard of it. Must check it out. My list of books to read is ever increasing, and I'm making such poor progress.

    The sequel to Damned drops in October


  • #21
    Mozzeltoff
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    cyberwolf77 wrote: »
    The sequel to Damned drops in October

    Never heard of it either..must check it out myself!


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  • #22
    cyberwolf77
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    Damned is basically the Breakfast Club in Hell


  • #23
    Mozzeltoff
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    Sounds interesting!! Added to the list!! :D


  • #24
    Delirium
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    cyberwolf77 wrote: »
    I just read Pahlaunik's latest Damned. Now that, is a hell of a book.
    cyberwolf77 wrote: »
    Damned is basically the Breakfast Club in Hell
    Awesome :D *adds to list*

    The last one of his book that I read was Snuff. A whole book set in the waiting room of a porno shoot. :eek::D

    If you can read this, you're too close!



  • #25
    SueBoom
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    koth wrote: »
    Awesome :D *adds to list*

    The last one of his book that I read was Snuff. A whole book set in the waiting room of a porno shoot. :eek::D

    Snuff is an excellent, excellent read.


  • #26
    FewFew
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    cyberwolf77 wrote: »
    Damned is basically the Breakfast Club in Hell

    Cool, sounds interesting
    SueBoom wrote: »
    Snuff is an excellent, excellent read.

    It was alright, alright. Of the books I've read, I'd throw Rant up on the top of the pile. Tried reading Pygmy but it was a bit too much of a novelty act to persevere with.


  • #27
    SueBoom
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    FewFew wrote: »
    Cool, sounds interesting



    It was alright, alright. Of the books I've read, I'd throw Rant up on the top of the pile. Tried reading Pygmy but it was a bit too much of a novelty act to persevere with.

    Pygmy was painful, I didn't get far into it before giving up. It being so difficult to read made impossible to enjoy.


  • #28
    FewFew
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    SueBoom wrote: »
    Pygmy was painful, I didn't get far into it before giving up. It being so difficult to read made impossible to enjoy.

    Phew! I thought it was just me being lazy :)


  • #29
    SueBoom
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    I just finished the second book of 1Q84, I'm on the edge of my seat wanting to know how this will end but I won't be able to get the the third and final book until during the week so until then I'm reading Making Money by Terry Pratchett. :)


  • #30
    FewFew
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    Making Money is pretty good.

    Ordered the latest Neil Gaiman. Like a fool I saw him post on Facebook that the hardback was on special offer on Amazon, so I went for it thinking £9 was a bargain. Then the final price was €17. Ouch. Still probably good for a hardback. Probably. Can't wait to read it.


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  • #31
    Sephiroth_dude
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    FewFew wrote: »
    Making Money is pretty good.

    Ordered the latest Neil Gaiman. Like a fool I saw him post on Facebook that the hardback was on special offer on Amazon, so I went for it thinking £9 was a bargain. Then the final price was €17. Ouch. Still probably good for a hardback. Probably. Can't wait to read it.

    I'm gonna make that my next book to read :).I love his books.


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