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Check it out, it's a pretty interesting form of rebellion against the Polish government. I like to explore too, but you really have to draw the line someone when you're in a completely foreign city. I didn't speak the language or have a cell phone or even have a clear picture of the city in my head, so it wouldn't have been too wise to wander off on my own. We generally stuck to the same few areas, but I got to see a lot while I was there. :yes: |
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I didn't read as much as thought when I was away because we didn't spend as much time in the place we were staying as I expected. Which was good in terms of enjoying my holiday. XD
When I turned on my computer I found out my order for The Damned United had been cancelled because the book had been catalogued wrong. It was too damaged to sell and should have been destroyed straight away. The books I ordered before I left have arrived though and I bought a couple of Doctor Who books from the Kelvingrove giftshop. |
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Exactly! Dada is a very good way of describing it. Major took a lot of inspiration for Salvador Dali, especially. I'm slowly making my way through "Johnathan Strange & Mr Norell." I don't have a lot fo time to read, so I've been reading about 20-30 pages every night. I picked this book to bring with me because it's so long that I knew I'd still have it by the plane flight back. I quite like the story so far - It's written in a format that appeals to me as a historian. The writing is simple, but sometimes you need that in order to concentrate on the characters themselves. |
@ljos: I love TrueBlood! I'm addicted to the show. I watched all of season one before I read the first six books.
I'm a little upset. The show is really different then the books. There are some scenes that are identical to scenes from the book, but there's a lot of deviation from the books. It's kinda of nice though because even if you've read the books you don't know whats going to happen. xD Yet it's not so different that I hate it. The show feels like the books even if they're different. |
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I like Anna Paquin. xD Though if she'd fix her teeth I'd like her more. xD
The books are really good, they make Sookie a little less innocent and air-headed (not that she to air-headed). I was trying to get them from my library as well but same as you they were always out. So I just went and bought them. xD Glad I did though. (I do need another new bookshelf now.) |
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I don't know, her mouth just bothers me because other wise they're really nice teeth. Normally I don't mind teeth at all, I kinda like it when they aren't so aligned and perfect. Just for some reason that little gap. ARG.
On another note I finished the first three books in the Mercy Thompson series. <3 |
I've finished my first true romance title ever (Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh)... well adult romance *ahem* Funny thing was I didn't know what I was getting into. My friend from work and I were talking and I mentioned I ran out of books to read during our slow season so she offered me what she called 'paranormal/fantasy' books. Never thought I'd say this about any book from the genre but I really liked it. Crazily embarrassed to bring it home but still had trouble putting it down. I'm working on book 2 now in the series ^__^
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Why thank you ljosberinn ^^ The dress is Strawberry Silken Gown from Emporio Palazzo, I added the blanket event item in red to my hand to make it look like I'm carrying a shawl but most is part of the dress.
Only reason I ran out was because I've been saving up for my new house so I cut myself off of Borders for the time being. I didn't think it would affect me too much but I've really been missing my books. I'd go to the library but they close by the time I get out of work. |
Woo! Books came in the mail! xD I need to stop buying books. T_T
I went to a convention and bought like fifteen mangas and three books, then I went to the book store on Tuesday and bought nine books, and then the box that just came in had seven books and one manga. Note to self NEVER give myself a 'reason' to need to buy a lot of books. I'm having my surgery next week so I'll be bed ridden for three weeks. Though I think I went overboard. ^_^; |
HELLO EVERYONE.
I haven't been around since I hadn't been reading anything, so I felt like I had nothing to offer to the conversation. xD BUT! last night I finished a book, and it was rly rly good and I wanted to tell you all about it. :D But first, DON'T GO ANYWHERE AND READ A SYNOPSIS OF THIS BOOK. At least, not like wikipedia or something where it'll spoil the ending. It's soooo much better if you don't know what's going to happen. Anyway, it's called The Collector by John Fowles (there's a movie coming out with that title, and it's supposedly "based" on this book, but really, it's nothing like the book. >> The movie seems to have the guy as this creepy, cold, heartless, horrific person. In the book, he's quite gentle) So, this guy becomes enthralled with this girl, and watches her and... well, somewhat stalks her, basically. He wins the lottery (more or less) and uses the money to buy a big house out in the country, with this basement-within-a-basement. He sets it up and makes it secure, then he kidnaps the girl and locks her in the basement. But... it's just... really unique. Like I said before, he's quite gentle. The first part of the book is narrated by him, and the second part is the same events, but through the woman's diary entries. And you see the flaws in the man, but just in the way things happen... you don't see him as evil, you kind of pity him. And you don't pity the girl that much, since I personally found her very irritating. Her thinking was just so flawed. She'd rant in her diary about society and what was wrong with people, but she was really just as bad, if not worse. But yeah, do NOT look up a synopsis. It's really better if you have no clue whether or not he ever lets her go or not. |
To think I'd thought my buying seven books in a few days was quite extravagant Dream. XD
Ooh, that sounds interesting Cherry. I really need to read novels other than sci-fi/fantasy. Since I took a break from reading The Devil You Know I've been reading a football (hey USA, you nearly won the Confederations Cup by the way!) trivia book. -_- |
Oh, for those of you watching True Blood/reading the books, just know that the two were not meant to be the same! :D
Alan Ball (the director) has nothing to do with the books, and Charlane (sp?) Harris (the novel writer) has nothing to do with the show. They're two completely different things, and I think you should definitely keep that in mind when you're watching the show. I haven't read the books, but I've been thinking about it, as I love the show. Just be sure to keep in mind that they're separate entities with some similar characters and storyline. :yes: I read the HBO True Blood message boards, and supposedly Harris has said at her book signings that she has no input on the show, and she's okay with that. :yes: |
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Thanks ljos! :XD That's my Supah Sizz picture! XD I like it quite a bit too. XP
And yeah, I think that the True Blood the series will be compared to the Southern Vampire books simply because the show is based on the books, even if loosely. So there'll always be quibbles about who's right and wrong. XP I just appreciate the show for what it is -- pure entertainment that keeps me on the edge of my seat every week. XP Maybe I'll read the books eventually, but probably not until season 2 is over. |
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(for all you nosy people, please don't read what's in the spoiler tags here if you plan on reading it. The book really is best if you don't know what's going to happen) SPOILER |
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@Kat: I looked at my purchase history for B&N, and I go to the store every other month and buy something. Then about a week later I purchase something online from the store (mostly a few books the store didn't have). Then there's a random Borders visit. XD
My book buying is akin to some girls obsession with shoes. XD @Sizzla: Oh I know they're completely different, and that's why I like them. I never know whats going to happen, yet I have ideas which how I like it. xD I didn't read the books until after I watched all of season one. Now I'm hooked on both. Every now and then I shake my fist at the TV because I wish someone was in it or I feel that someone's not getting enough time but Lafayette and Jessica make it worth it. :3 @ljos: I have never once gone into a bookstore and then walked out with only what I wanted. Hey sometimes I don't even get the book I originally went in for. XD |
@ljos: :lol: I'm leaning more toward Eric these days. XP But I don't want to spoil anything for you, so I won't say more. I just think the Sookie/Bill relationship has bored me during season 2.
@Dream: Oh I LOVE Jessica and Lafayette! They're a couple of my favorite characters now. Especially Jessica. I thought she was a total biatch at first, but she's grown on me a lot. I want to know more about Barry the Bellboy though. I watched the preview for the second half of the season tonight, and it looks like it's gonna be a doozy. :XD I should really read the books at some point, just for comparison's sake. XP |
Will update my posts sometime soon. I have several books to add.
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My list could probably use an update, too. But it'll take me a little while to dig out my books and look up the page numbers.
And my room is a bit of a disaster zone right now. I came home and basically threw everything on the floor. :lol: |
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