What are you reading? I'm really bummed.

hermit_king · Post by **hermit_king** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:56 pm

Count Of Monte Cristo too place in the 1800's, and there were lots of french stuffs in it. And they called happy people ***. Haha, sorry. Anyway, what time did jane eyre take place?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:27 am

Podkayne of Mars is okay, but I liked it better before the reprint changed the ending. ANYTHING by Robert A. Heinlein is good, my personal favorites are To Sail Beyond the Sunset, The Number of the Beast, and Time Enough for Love.Another author I *highly* recommend (apologies for the pun, for those of you that know this author) is Spider Robinson. Callahan's Crosstime Saloon is hilarious, yet will leave you thinking. That is, if you can survive the puns. And the rest of the series is just as good.I've read most of Card's Ender series, couple of them I didn't care for too much, but most of them were very good. I also waded thru most of the .... er..... oh dear I've forgotten the name, but his OTHER series, not the Alvin ones. Ah, Homecoming, that's it. It was ok, but got a bit bogged down. And he's got a stand alone called Enchantment that's excellent. I think that's what it's called. Pastwatch:The Redemption of Christopher Columbus is great too. Of course, Discworld is terrific. You don't REALLY need to read them in their published order, but there are spots where at least you know what they're talking about if you have. I think I own all the Discworld books published to date.

kitty_LHC · Post by **kitty_LHC** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:37 am

How many Discworld books are there? I got a not so brief background from jed. If you ever want info on a book I guess it's best to go to a librarian. I feel as if I have already started reading them.I believe Jane Eyre took place in the 1700's but it might have been in the 1800's. It's been awhile and I've never taught it. I don't recall any powdered wigs so perhaps it was the 1800's.I guess I go just go look it up then make myself sound like a knowledgeable teacher.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:41 am

That's.... not really an easy question to answer. Um... quite a few. 29, or thereabouts, not counting reference works. There's also a Discworld RPG, which is pretty neat.

kitty_LHC · Post by **kitty_LHC** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:46 am

I didn't realize it would be such a hard question. Don't worry. Math is difficult for me too. heheheheJane Eyre was written in the mid 1800's so I imagine that's about the same time the story takes place.

KittyCaller · Post by **KittyCaller** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:19 am

Did I forget Enchantment?!!! That is one of my absolute favorites, and yes it's beyond excellent. The Discworld books are still being written I believe, but there's a couple dozen at least. (I especially love the ones with Vimes and the Watch, not to say the ones with Rincewind or the witches aren't fantastic as well) If you can find the games, those are great too. Disc Noir is the third and best graphic-wise, though the dialogue, though funny, can be a bit bogged down once in a while.

TheGreyRonin · Post by **TheGreyRonin** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:06 pm

Another Spider fan! I rejoice! *grins*I wasn't sure if I should include his works in the list because of the family-oriented nature of the site. Then again, you ARE discussing Card....*shrugs* The reason it's hard to pin down the Discworld list is due to the fact that Pratchett has written of it in several formats ranging from books to comics, to graphic novels, and also games. I also rarely list everything I read; I currently have a personal library that fills two large rooms and exceeds both local libraries combined by sheer volume, let alone variety of subjects. And much like the Unseen University library, visitors have often sworn that they hear my books whisper and rustling to each other...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:21 pm

TheGreyRonin- Yay!! *toasts to Spider* Interesting tidbit from his website, tho I'm sure you know of it already-Spider has sold ROBERT A. HEINLEIN'S VARIABLE STAR, based on a detailed outline and notes completed by Mr. Heinlein in 1955 and recently rediscovered, to editor Pat LoBrutto at Tor Books for a six-figure sum via Eleanor Wood, agent for both Robinson and the Heinlein estate. Spider expects to begin work on it in March.My own personal library is, alas, in a much reduced state. I was forced at one point several years ago to reduce it to the point where it was easily and quickly mobile. I was only, at that time, able to keep some 3 dozen or so of my absolute favorites. I'm rebuilding my library, but it goes slowly, and some of the stuff I had to give up is going to be more or less irreplacable. So far I've filled one and a half tall book cases. Ah, and the books don't just rustle and whisper to each other, the attentive visitor realizes that a fair percentage of the murmurs are directed at themselves, enticements, cajoleries, sometimes threats....

KittyCaller · Post by **KittyCaller** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 4:05 pm

Kitty, I'm reading a new book (for me, that is. The book's been through several editions now) It'll uh, probably take your mind off Potter. It's called The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White. Great book, really, but it's also a handbook on grammar. LOL! Might be a little dry.

Jedediah · Post by **Jedediah** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:50 pm

Kitty, you asked for it There are 28 Discworld novels, "Monstrous Regiment" being the latest. The 29th, "Going Postal" will be released tomorrow.Pratchett wrote four Discworld novels for children, I can only recommend them, especially if you like the Nac Mac Feegle. Plus there are lots of companion books, for example a Discworld cookbook by Nanny Ogg.And if you're desperate for more Pratchett, there's the Bromeliad trilogy and the Johnny-books.

TheGreyRonin · Post by **TheGreyRonin** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:09 pm

I've had Going Postal for about four months. *grins* Excellent book, too.Does your list include the graphic novels? I recall one about Cohen the Barbarian... And my library covers floor to ceiling eight walls of my office, including both levels. Add in the stacks and boxes it comes to quite a sum. About five or six years ago I reinforced the flooring in the upper level of my office to hold the weight. *chuckles*

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:00 am

I'm envious, Grey. And I've had Going Postal for several months as well, and yes, it is excellent. Pratchett also has some non-Discworld books, tho the only one I've been able to find so far is Good Omens. Bit strange, but enjoyable.I wasn't aware that any of the Discworld books were written for children, and I certainly wouldn't consider any book about the Nac Mac Feegle to be intended for kids, boistrous, carousing bunch of Pictsies that they are.

Jedediah · Post by **Jedediah** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:24 am

Yep, I noticed after I wrote that post that it's just a new edition coming out. I'm not very up to date on the newest novels since I always wait for the paperbacks. The list is without the graphic novels The children's books are "The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents", "Wee Free Men" "Hat Full of Sky" - I can't remember the fourth - maybe only three after all?I think I'll go to the Tipsy Leper for a drink. My brain isn't working properly, so let's shut it down completely.

kitty_LHC · Post by **kitty_LHC** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:02 am

Can't talk now--reading.That's right I bought my very first Discworl book yesterday and can't quite put it down. Why has no one recommended these before? My daughter got mad because I read the whole time she had swim lessons.

KittyCaller · Post by **KittyCaller** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:40 pm

LOL! I thought you'd like 'em.