Favourite Books/Authors

[Mussels]

Princess bossypants asked me to make this thread, so i shall.


Please discuss your favourite books, book series, novels, authors, etc.


Personally i just finished speed-reading Kevin J andersons saga of 7 suns.. uhh... whatever a trilogy would be if it was 7 books, in about 2 weeks.

Great, well planned out sci fi series, with some random oddities (plot devices that are subtly put in, but then forgotten about... so they're either red herrings, or screwups)


mostly read sci fi/fantasy, including robert jordans wheel of time series, every star wars novel written BEFORE episodes 1-3 came out and ruined it, and anything and everything written by Robin Hobb (excellent author, very well thought out stories and timelines - never a single mistake in the most intricate of plots that can literally span 9 books)


i could spend hours listing the books i have and my opinions of them, but i wont just yet. i bet princess will have a few pages of posts ready to go, so start talkin bitches, while she types it all up!

[FordGT90Concept]

Please discuss your favourite books, book series, novels, authors, etc.
None, none, none, none, none to the ∞.

It's past my bedtime. :(

[Mussels]

None, none, none, none, none to the ∞.

It's past my bedtime. :(

what kind of nerd are you? :P

[Princess]

Thank you darling. I'm too much of a scaredy cat to post threads.

[yogurt_21]

didn't we have a thread like this before?

[entropy13]

Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance books, generally.

[Mussels]

didn't we have a thread like this before?

i had a brief look and didnt see one.

[Mussels]

Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance books, generally.

i got a few scattered ones of them, but they didnt seem to make much sense without the background (birthday present as like book 2 of a trilogy >.> smart people giving them)

[Princess]

I'm an avid reader (two books a week) and I enjoy a bit of everything.

At the moment I'm all about Chuck Palahniuk. I absolutely devoured Haunted (NOT for a weak stomach) and I am almost finished reading Invisible Monsters. His style requires concentration but the way he is so blunt he really gets the message across.

[MRCL]

I really enjoy anything Jeremy Clarkson writes. I have almost all his books and consumend them like candy for my retinas.

Also I like the works of Wolfgang Hohlbein, a German fantasy author. I generally lack interest in anything fantasy, but his style of writing sucks the reader in so badly. I read an 800 page book in less than a week. I didn't sleep that one night because "one more chapter". He writes in great detail, but still lets your imagination work, too.

And, thats about it. Those two authors and their works are my favorite.

[entropy13]

i got a few scattered ones of them, but they didnt seem to make much sense without the background (birthday present as like book 2 of a trilogy >.> smart people giving them)

LOL


My first books from both series were "stand-alone" books, but part of a "series" i.e. they're connected in a way as the their theme (whether focusing on single characters or a single area) but the stories aren't necessarily connected.

For Dragonlance it was Theros Ironfeld, for the Forgotten Realms it was about one of the cities in the Moonsea (forgot the title already LOL).

[Wile E]

Lets see. Most of my favorites are in the Fantasy Genre. All of these I have read in their entirety over the past 2 years.

First off, when talking about fantasy, you have to start with Tolkien. Great starting out point. I read most of his works, including those based on the Silmarillian, like The Children of Hurin and Unfinished Tales. 7 books read, iirc.

Raymond Feist is one of my all time favorites. His entire series based on Midkemia and Kelewan is top notch. It occurs over centuries, and centers mainly around a single protagonist. A magician named Pug, who rose up to be one of the most powerful men in his world from the humble beginnings of an orphan kitchen scullion. Probably my favorite series. If you pick up this series, I suggest reading in the Alternate Reading Order listed on Feist's site. Still on progress. 27 books read.

Then there is Terry Brooks, and his Shannara series. If you read the entire series in chronological order, it starts in our time, leads to the apocalypse, and then the creation of a world based on magic. This one is also still in progress. I suggest reading this one in release order. While chronological may seem to make sense because he jumps around on the timeline between the sub-series, you never know when he's gonna release something earlier than what you have already read. His latest books, for instance, are the earliest in chrono order. 20 books read

Next we have Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's death) and his Wheel of Time series. This is probably my second favorite series of all time. It enters around a boy named Rand, who was raised a sheep herder/farmer, and how he is unknowingly a prophesized savior of teh world. Lots of ups and downs in the characters in this one. Some of teh best character development I've read, and they feel a lot more real than what is typical in this genre. One book left to be written in the series. 13 read.

I recently just finished the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series by Tad Williams. Not bad at all. A little wordy and cliched, but solid. You find yourself attached to the characters, despite their typical fantasy traits. Worth a read. 3 books.

I also read teh Banned and the Banished series by Lames Clemens. He's not at the writing level of the others, but the series was enjoyable, and also worth a read. This one centers around a female protagonist, who receivs witch like powers when she enters puberty. She is also a prophesized savior. Lots of good twists and turns in this one, and some enjoyable characters. 5 books.

The I also read the entire Hitchhiker's Guide series after the 6th book released. This one is self explanatory. 6 books.

I think now it's time to entertain some SciFi, at least until the final Wheel of Time book releases.

I just started the Dune series. Part way into book one. I plan on moving on to the Commonwealth series and Void series by Peter Hamilton after Dune.

So 81 books read in just under 2 years, and at least 18 more lined up.

[Mussels]

how are you liking sandersons take on WoT? personally i'm finding the sudden revelations and simplification refreshing, but at the same time it almost feels like he's trying to reveal too much, too fast. so many hidden secrets just suddenly in the open.


i dont think spoiler tags work here, but i'll say verins revelation. so much debate and thinking into that, and then bam, revealed.

[jmcslob]

None, none, none, none, none to the ∞.

Oh C'mon I'm sure theirs a few manuals you liked...LOL

I'm the same....Don't read books...It's either a movie or it's not happening..

Why read when you could be sexually pleasing someone :p
Including yourself if need be.

I lack the imagination to find book reading enjoyable.....But I can always get a boner.

[Triprift]

My favorite Author atm would be Lisa Gardner and her Detective D.D. Warren series. If you like crime/mystery then id definitly recommend you check her books out.

Also Aussie author A.A. Bell's books Diamond Eyes and Hindsight wich are fantasy, crime type and both brilliant. There part of a 3 book series and cant wait for the final one.

[Wile E]

how are you liking sandersons take on WoT? personally i'm finding the sudden revelations and simplification refreshing, but at the same time it almost feels like he's trying to reveal too much, too fast. so many hidden secrets just suddenly in the open.


i dont think spoiler tags work here, but i'll say verins revelation. so much debate and thinking into that, and then bam, revealed.

I like his take on it. If Jordan had one bad flaw, it was his tendency to be overly detailed and repetitive. He would describe something in minute detail, but later in the series, when it's a reoccurring theme, and we already know what it is all about, he was still using that same level of detail. That's just unnecessary filler at that point. He also had a tendency to try to bury things too deeply. These are by no means fatal flaws, but they do make it a chore to read the books at times.

Once you get used to that, Sanderson seems a little rushed, but then you realize his way is a little more natural as far as timeline goes. He could never have created this world, but I think he's gonna finish it off great. I think part of that slightly rushed feeling comes from the publisher pushing him in that direction.

And Verin floored me. I had suspicions, but never expected it to go down like that.

As for more info on the last book, and Sanderson's views, check out his page on teh series. http://www.brandonsanderson.com/book/A-Memory-of-Light/

[theJesus]

Please discuss your favourite books, book series, novels, authors, etc.
I mostly read fantasy and I have two favorite authors.

I've loved R.A. Salvatore's books in the Forgotten Realms series for quite a while, specifically the ones revolving around Drizzt. What do you get when a former boxer begins writing fantasy novels? Gloriously detailed fights.

Second favorite is Jacqueline Carey for the Kushiel's Legacy series and companion Naamah Trilogy. They're fantasy/adventure/romance. Normally I would never read anything categorized as romance, but she really does a great job with the fantasy/adventure aspect and they read more like a fantasy series with some romance thrown in rather than the other way around.

edit: TBH, I only started reading the Jacqueline Carey books because a friend had me read a page from one of the sex parts and it was all BDSM and stuff and reading it out of context made me lol so I bought the first book just for the lulz and ended up liking it for the aforementioned reason.

[FordGT90Concept]

what kind of nerd are you? :P
One that doesn't have time nor patience for books. I prefer magazines when away from computers because they are current and to the point. :p

[de.das.dude]

when i was a kid i used to read a lot of enid blyton stuff, famous five etc.

recently?
some corporate stuff here and there.
and... books.
i like frank gardner
halliday, walker, etc..

[entropy13]

Forgot to even mention him! Tolkien's works!

I've read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but I don't have those books.

What I do have were the other books, like The Lays of Beleriand, The Silmarillion, The Book of Lost Tales 2 (I do not have 1 though).

[MT Alex]

I recently just finished the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series by Tad Williams. Not bad at all. A little wordy and cliched, but solid. You find yourself attached to the characters, despite their typical fantasy traits. Worth a read. 3 books.

I read that series in '97, or so. Very enjoyable, in fact it was my first foray into fantasy, not including Tolkien.

I just started the Dune series. Part way into book one.

That series will blow your mind. The first three are fantastic, and then after Children of Dune things really open up. Herbert was a true genius. I read Dune without considering it an allegory, it's just a fascinating universe. The ideas of the Mentat and Bene Gesserit are very appealing, and not that far fetched considering the power of the human mind. He also has quite a few stand alone titles that are worth a read, such as The Jesus Incident.

As far as other recommendations to the OP, Robert Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land is a good read, and is a stark contrast to his earlier standout, Starship Troopers, which is nothing like the shit movie.

[Screaming Beaver]

If we are talking about book series my absolute favorite is the Honorverse by David Weber. Honor Harrington is the main character, the "Salamander" who is frequently tossed into the fire of combat and hopefully won't be burned.

Tad Williams Shadowmarch series is one of my favs, good fantasy epic though I was rather disappointed with the ending

Eric Flint and his 1630s books are fun for me, mixing historical characters of the Thirty Years War in Europe with 1990s Americans. Watch the sparks fly!

S.M. Stirling and his Emberverse is my second favorite series. What would happen if suddenly all modern technology ceased to function? What will the survivors of the chaos to come build upon the ashes?

Stephen King and his Dark Tower series is a must read. Seriously, King outdid himself.

Orson Scott Card. Enough said.

Then we have George R. R. Martin and his Song of Ice and Fire. Epic. Series. Can't wait for his next book to come out next month.

[Fourstaff]

Animal Farm, George Orwell. Simple enough to be enjoyed by kids, chilling enough terrorise adults.

Tolkien's works are nice too. Have not start Wheel of Time or Game of Thrones.

[MT Alex]

If we are talking about book series my absolute favorite is the Honorverse by David Weber. Honor Harrington is the main character, the "Salamander" who is frequently tossed into the fire of combat and hopefully won't be burned.

I started reading that series, but abandoned it to read the Weber/Ringo March Upcountry series. Seems like a good series of books, and I plan on revisiting it. To be embarrassingly honest, I'm not a huge fan of female protagonists, but I'm going to give it a shot, anyhow. As far as space operas are concerned, I'm a David Drake fan, and am awaiting the next book in the Lt. Leary RCN series.

I absolutely love the Baen (http://baen.com/default.asp)website, as buying books is cheap and DMR free, not to mention the huge FREE (http://baen.com/library/)library. I downloaded On Basilisk Station free, and the second book, The Honor of the Queen, is also free. Baen rules.

[Reventon]

Lol, MT, I never saw your sig until now. What I meant was not what it appears lmao.

Edit: On subject, I don't like books. Reading puts me to sleep. Maybe Ernest Hemingway every once in a great while, but other than that I stick to internet articles and magazines for reading.

[Screaming Beaver]

I started reading that series, but abandoned it to read the Weber/Ringo March Upcountry series. Seems like a good series of books, and I plan on revisiting it. To be embarrassingly honest, I'm not a huge fan of female protagonists, but I'm going to give it a shot, anyhow. As far as space operas are concerned, I'm a David Drake fan, and am awaiting the next book in the Lt. Leary RCN series.

I absolutely love the Baen (http://baen.com/default.asp)website, as buying books is cheap and DMR free, not to mention the huge FREE (http://baen.com/library/)library. I downloaded On Basilisk Station free, and the second book, The Honor of the Queen, is also free. Baen rules.

March Upcountry was a good series but not as amazing to me as the Honorverse or Weber's Safehold series either, especially given there is no real ending to the story but as of now left openended.

Female protagonists are often done poorly I agree but I feel that here the character is like any other memorable character but just happens to be female. When her gender is used in the story it is well done, her strengths and weaknesses come out well. To me anyway. :)

Free online reading is always great to have, too bad I have a hard time reading off a computer. Besides, I own the entire Honorverse from On Basilisk Station to Mission of Honor and the anthologies as well.

[Wile E]

I'm also not typically a huge fan of female protagonists, but the Banned and Banished series I mentioned earlier seemed to pull it off pretty well.

As for Tad Williams, has he ever written anything else related to the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn universe? I would love to hear more of Jiriki and his sister.

[MT Alex]

Free online reading is always great to have, too bad I have a hard time reading off a computer. Besides, I own the entire Honorverse from On Basilisk Station to Mission of Honor and the anthologies as well.

I always take it for granted that everyone uses an e-reader. I held out till this last winter, now I don't know what I did without it. No more nights with nothing to read because I finished my book, no more waiting for boxes of books from Amazon, no more dealing with the retards at Borders.

I love my shelves and shelves of books, and all of us (don't try to bullshit) like the "lookey what I have read" show off type stacks of books, but I'm just as fond of my e-reader.

[theJesus]

I love my shelves and shelves of books, and all of us (don't try to bullshit) like the "lookey what I have read" show off type stacks of books, but I'm just as fond of my e-reader.
I think it's bullshit that if you own a physical copy of a book, you still have to pay separately if you want a digital copy. Also, ebooks are over-priced; some cost more than paperbacks of the same book.

That said, I love reading on a Nook and really want the new touch-screen Nook. Not the Nook Color; they actually have a new e-ink Nook with infrared touch or w/e.

[Wile E]

I think it's bullshit that if you own a physical copy of a book, you still have to pay separately if you want a digital copy. Also, ebooks are over-priced; some cost more than paperbacks of the same book.

That said, I love reading on a Nook and really want the new touch-screen Nook. Not the Nook Color; they actually have a new e-ink Nook with infrared touch or w/e.

We have both models of e-ink Nooks in this house. The Mrs just bought the 2nd gen one for herself. The first gen is more natural and comfortable to use, and also has better sorting and navigation layouts for your books. The new Nook is just like the Nook app on Android and iPhone. I don't like it. Plus, it only has 256MB of storage on board.

Really, the only thing going for it is it's much faster, and the touch screen. It's a usability downgrade in every other way.

You can get a refurb 1st gen 3g/Wifi model for $99. http://www.icemonkey.com/barnes-noble-nook-wifi-ereader-1736

And if you already own the book, just download the e copy. The noid is one of the best places I have found to get books. I do with books what I typically do with music. Download and check them out, then buy them if I like them. Already bought all of the stuff I mentioned in my post, with the exception of Dune (waiting for my first couple of paychecks, so I can grab them), and those that don't have an official ebook release.

I would love to have a huge hardback collection, but it's just not feasible for me. E books on an E-Ink reader are the best alternative for me. I highly suggest a good e-ink based reader to any reading enthusiast. It's like the difference between carrying your CDs and an mp3 player. Still buy the book to collect, then keep it mint by doing the actual reading on the ereader.

[Mussels]

i've been tempted to use the iphone as an E-reader, but i dunno... i feel bad about pirating books, and i dont want to pay for digital books.

[MT Alex]

Says the man with umpteen terabytes of storage in his rig.

[Wile E]

i've been tempted to use the iphone as an E-reader, but i dunno... i feel bad about pirating books, and i dont want to pay for digital books.

Stanza on the iPhone is what introduced me to ebooks. The convenience is totally worth the cost of the books, and it's fairly easy to strip the drm on most of them, so you will never lose your content.

[Mussels]

Stanza on the iPhone is what introduced me to ebooks. The convenience is totally worth the cost of the books, and it's fairly easy to strip the drm on most of them, so you will never lose your content.

i'll 'trial' that software out now

[Wile E]

i'll 'trial' that software out now

No need to "trial" it. It's free. With the update, I think you can allow iTunes to handle books for it now, if you allow it to share with apps, or some shiz. They need to be epubs.

You can also add books over wifi via the Stanza windows app (but the books have to be open in the program to be shared), or I believe you can also do it over wifi via Calibre (which will share your entire library, not just the opened books). I suggest using Calibre to manage your ebooks if you plan to keep a large collection.

If you have any book requests to get started, PM me, and I have no problems sending you a couple to try it out.

[Princess]

I'm also not typically a huge fan of female protagonists, but the Banned and Banished series I mentioned earlier seemed to pull it off pretty well.

As for Tad Williams, has he ever written anything else related to the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn universe? I would love to hear more of Jiriki and his sister.

Neither am I actually. Anyone ever read a Sidney Sheldon book? UGH.

Interesting story, apparently J.K. Rowling was going to make Harry Potter a girl, but she knew young boys wouldn't read a female character but young gitls would read a male.

Ergo, Harry Potter. I cannot imagine Harriet Potter tbh.

[Mussels]

Neither am I actually. Anyone ever read a Sidney Sheldon book? UGH.

Interesting story, apparently J.K. Rowling was going to make Harry Potter a girl, but she knew young boys wouldn't read a female character but young gitls would read a male.

Ergo, Harry Potter. I cannot imagine Harriet Potter tbh.

harriet and hermione gettin it on woulda made the movies a loooot better

[Frick]

As for Tad Williams, has he ever written anything else related to the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn universe? I would love to hear more of Jiriki and his sister.

Otherland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otherland). Those books are excellent. I recommend them, from the bottom of my soul.

Other than that, Michael Ende is one of my favourites. Especially The Mirror in the Mirror, a very surreal short story collection, kinda.

[Screaming Beaver]

I think it's bullshit that if you own a physical copy of a book, you still have to pay separately if you want a digital copy. Also, ebooks are over-priced; some cost more than paperbacks of the same book.


Well, with the more recent Honorverse books from Baen, when you purchase a hardcover it comes with a CD with the e-book as well. If you must read it on a computer screen instead of the old fashioned way ;)

[Mussels]

Well, with the more recent Honorverse books from Baen, when you purchase a hardcover it comes with a CD with the e-book as well. If you must read it on a computer screen instead of the old fashioned way ;)

for me its about travelling with them - my iphone 4 now has all of the wheel of time books, which saves me lugging the physical books with me to work and risking damaging them.

[MT Alex]

If you must read it on a computer screen instead of the old fashioned way ;)

Not a computer screen, silly pants, an e-ink screen. Nicer than paper. Makes you careful in the bathtub, though.

[Frick]

Not a computer screen, silly pants, an e-ink screen. Nicer than paper.

Naaaahh.

Speaking of which, I've been thinking about getting an eink reader but if I'm getting something like that I want a real tablet so I can do other stuff as well. It just doesn't seem worth it to me to get a reader.

[Reventon]

I have a problem reading from paper pages. I would much rather read a book from a screen. I'm jaded.

[Frick]

I have a problem reading from paper pages. I would much rather read a book from a screen. I'm jaded.

The only cure is more books. old books with long sentences, tiny fonts and non-existant borders. Books for Men.

[MT Alex]

Naaaahh.

Speaking of which, I've been thinking about getting an eink reader but if I'm getting something like that I want a real tablet so I can do other stuff as well. It just doesn't seem worth it to me to get a reader.

Hmmm. I guess you sound like I did before I knew any better.

[Frick]

Hmmm. I guess you sound like I did before I knew any better.

Maybe, but I have looked at them and I did not think the text was easier to read than on paper. This of course is related to spacing, fonts, borders and whatnot.

[theJesus]

We have both models of e-ink Nooks in this house. The Mrs just bought the 2nd gen one for herself. The first gen is more natural and comfortable to use, and also has better sorting and navigation layouts for your books. The new Nook is just like the Nook app on Android and iPhone. I don't like it. Plus, it only has 256MB of storage on board.

Really, the only thing going for it is it's much faster, and the touch screen. It's a usability downgrade in every other way.

You can get a refurb 1st gen 3g/Wifi model for $99. http://www.icemonkey.com/barnes-noble-nook-wifi-ereader-1736

And if you already own the book, just download the e copy. The noid is one of the best places I have found to get books. I do with books what I typically do with music. Download and check them out, then buy them if I like them. Already bought all of the stuff I mentioned in my post, with the exception of Dune (waiting for my first couple of paychecks, so I can grab them), and those that don't have an official ebook release.

I would love to have a huge hardback collection, but it's just not feasible for me. E books on an E-Ink reader are the best alternative for me. I highly suggest a good e-ink based reader to any reading enthusiast. It's like the difference between carrying your CDs and an mp3 player. Still buy the book to collect, then keep it mint by doing the actual reading on the ereader.
I'm no stranger to grabbing books off the 'noid lol, I just think it's bullshit that I have to do it in the first place. Also, thanks for the heads up about the new Nook. I guess I'll still consider saving the extra hundred bucks or whatever for the Sony reader.
Maybe, but I have looked at them and I did not think the text was easier to read than on paper. This of course is related to spacing, fonts, borders and whatnot.
That's the only thing that bothers me is not being able to fit as much text on the screen as I'm used to seeing on a physical page. I like to be able to have the "pages" on the reader correspond to the pages in the actual book since I don't have my own Nook and I borrow my gf's. So it's nice to now exactly what page I'm on so I can easily switch between the reader and the book.

[MT Alex]

I like the hell out of my PRS-650.

[theJesus]

I like the hell out of my PRS-650.
I think that's the exact one I wanted.

edit: yup

[paulieg]

I like his take on it. If Jordan had one bad flaw, it was his tendency to be overly detailed and repetitive. He would describe something in minute detail, but later in the series, when it's a reoccurring theme, and we already know what it is all about, he was still using that same level of detail. That's just unnecessary filler at that point. He also had a tendency to try to bury things too deeply. These are by no means fatal flaws, but they do make it a chore to read the books at times.

Once you get used to that, Sanderson seems a little rushed, but then you realize his way is a little more natural as far as timeline goes. He could never have created this world, but I think he's gonna finish it off great. I think part of that slightly rushed feeling comes from the publisher pushing him in that direction.

And Verin floored me. I had suspicions, but never expected it to go down like that.

As for more info on the last book, and Sanderson's views, check out his page on teh series. http://www.brandonsanderson.com/book/A-Memory-of-Light/

I just got caught up on the WOT series, after a year of reading the series on and off. At first, it was hard to adjust to Sanderson, but then I started loving his style. I enjoyed getting answers quicker than I did with Jordan, and he has done well to stay true to the characters. After finishing Towers of Midnight, I was a little depressed knowing that it may be another year before Sanderson finsihes the final book. I'm really looking forward to the last installment.

In the meanwhile, I've moved on to Sanderson's "Way of Kings", which is really damn good.

Beyond Tolkien and Jordan/Sanderson, I really Like Micael Moorcock's work, especially the Elric series.

[Mussels]

some details on way of kings please, series? single book?

[Frick]

BTW, if you're into semi historical works look into the Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell. They're about a soldier in King Arthurs army (kinda) and they are very free from glamour and full of dirt and caked blood. Great read.

[paulieg]

some details on way of kings please, series? single book?

It's book one of "The Stormlight Archive" series, which is supposed to be 10 books upon completion. I'm half way through the book, and it's quite good. I'll certainly be following the series. Check this out for more info:

http://www.tor.com/features/series/the-way-of-kings-master-index
http://kingofthenerds.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/review-the-way-of-kings-by-brandon-sanderson/

[ProgressiveTokyo]

Recently read Anathem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anathem) which was fucking epic. Favorite fantasy series is The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. It was so epic, Ive read through it 4 times.

Love the Foundation series by Asimov.

I was going to read the Song of Fire and Ice by George RR Martin, but the Game of Thrones show has me hooked and I dont want to know any spoilers. So Ill read the series after the show finishes.

Orson Scott Card is a huge love of mine (pretty much any good sci-fi).

I read 2-3 books a month so to talk about my favorite is really difficult.

[HossHuge]

My Top 3

1. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
2. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
3. Dictionary by Everybody

Loved The Hobbit as well

[Wile E]

for me its about travelling with them - my iphone 4 now has all of the wheel of time books, which saves me lugging the physical books with me to work and risking damaging them.

You're welcome. :D

You'll be buying a dedicated ebook reader soon. This is exactly how I got started in all of this. lol.
Naaaahh.

Speaking of which, I've been thinking about getting an eink reader but if I'm getting something like that I want a real tablet so I can do other stuff as well. It just doesn't seem worth it to me to get a reader.

The e-ink readers are very superior for reading books. They just aren't as versatile as tablets. I tried reading them on iPhone, iPad, Nook Color and a couple of other android tablets, and my regular e-ink ebook reader (Nook in my case) is the best I have found for reading so far.

They are worth every penny.

I have a problem reading from paper pages. I would much rather read a book from a screen. I'm jaded.

I don't like reading on paper as much as my Nook.

Maybe, but I have looked at them and I did not think the text was easier to read than on paper. This of course is related to spacing, fonts, borders and whatnot.

You can change all of that. You can even change the font itself.

I'm no stranger to grabbing books off the 'noid lol, I just think it's bullshit that I have to do it in the first place. Also, thanks for the heads up about the new Nook. I guess I'll still consider saving the extra hundred bucks or whatever for the Sony reader.

That's the only thing that bothers me is not being able to fit as much text on the screen as I'm used to seeing on a physical page. I like to be able to have the "pages" on the reader correspond to the pages in the actual book since I don't have my own Nook and I borrow my gf's. So it's nice to now exactly what page I'm on so I can easily switch between the reader and the book.

The pages correspond to an extent. Pay closer attention to the page numbers on the Nook. The total number never changes, regardless of font settings. If you use a large font, you can be on the same page for a couple of turns.

For instance, both my e-book version of the Dune 40th Anniversary Edition and the paperback are 544 pages.

If you adjust your font settings, you can get most books to 1:1 in terms of amount of content per page vs at least the paperback editions. Even they aren't exact, you can get it useably close enough to find your place between both editions.

I just got caught up on the WOT series, after a year of reading the series on and off. At first, it was hard to adjust to Sanderson, but then I started loving his style. I enjoyed getting answers quicker than I did with Jordan, and he has done well to stay true to the characters. After finishing Towers of Midnight, I was a little depressed knowing that it may be another year before Sanderson finsihes the final book. I'm really looking forward to the last installment.

Pretty much sums it up for me.

I have his Mistborn trilogy in queue.

Recently read Anathem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anathem) which was fucking epic. Favorite fantasy series is The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. It was so epic, Ive read through it 4 times.

Love the Foundation series by Asimov.

I was going to read the Song of Fire and Ice by George RR Martin, but the Game of Thrones show has me hooked and I dont want to know any spoilers. So Ill read the series after the show finishes.

Orson Scott Card is a huge love of mine (pretty much any good sci-fi).

I read 2-3 books a month so to talk about my favorite is really difficult.
Dark Tower is on my todo list. He is supposed to be writing another one. I may wait for it's release before reading the series. http://www.stephenking.com/promo/wind_through_the_keyhole/announcement/

I also have Peter Hamilton's Commonwealth Universe stuff in my list of shit to read. Man, so many books, so little time. lol.

[theJesus]

The pages correspond to an extent. Pay closer attention to the page numbers on the Nook. The total number never changes, regardless of font settings. If you use a large font, you can be on the same page for a couple of turns.

For instance, both my e-book version of the Dune 40th Anniversary Edition and the paperback are 544 pages.

If you adjust your font settings, you can get most books to 1:1 in terms of amount of content per page vs at least the paperback editions. Even they aren't exact, you can get it useably close enough to find your place between both editions.
I'm aware of this, but sometimes the actual ebooks have the pages wrong lol

[Wile E]

I'm aware of this, but sometimes the actual ebooks have the pages wrong lol

Not far enough that it should make it impossible to figure out.

You are just being lazy.

[theJesus]

Not far enough that it should make it impossible to figure out.

You are just being lazy.
No shit I'm being lazy lol, who do you think you're talking to? Of course it's not impossible.

[ninkobei]

Recently read Anathem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anathem) which was fucking epic. Favorite fantasy series is The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. It was so epic, Ive read through it 4 times.

Love the Foundation series by Asimov.


No wonder I relate to your posts so much. Foundation was great, I wish he had written more than 6. Long live the Mule!

The Dark Tower, for me, started off brilliantly. I just finished the Wolves of Calla, and it seemed like it started going down hill. Granted I shouldnt judge til I read the whole series... Rumor has it that John Abrams is going to direct a mini series of The Dark Tower. Cant wait for that one!

I am about to finish The Stand, and color me impressed. Anything Stephen King writes is music to my brain. He's one of the few writers who know that Fear doesnt come from gruesome and gorey scenes. finding part of yourself in an evil character is much more terrifying.