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Old 03-04-2012, 09:21 PM

Thanks cookie!

I'm curious though, what genres do you like to read?

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Old 03-04-2012, 09:41 PM

Me? Oooh. I like horror (I love apocalypse stories - especially ones with bio-warfare and zombies), suspense, some romance fluff, fantasy, and some sci-fi. I guess some stuff that is considered young adult as well. And manga. Supernatural that isn't romance is okay sometimes too. Then there is some good non-fiction science stuff. I think that about sums up what I read.

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Old 03-04-2012, 09:51 PM

Cool. I'm big into romance. Though I am starting to branch out into other things, like I've been reading the Resident Evil Series. Right now I'm on Nemesis, the fifth book. I also like manga as well.

Have you read the Ghostwalker series by Christine Feehan?

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Old 03-04-2012, 09:57 PM

I'm just sort of getting into romance. I'm finding I prefer the supernatural stuff but... I'm thinking of looking at some historical ones too.
I haven't read the Resident Evil series but I read up on them. I'm very tempted... I'm not sure if my library carries them. Would you recommend them?

I haven't. I don't think I've even heard of it. Is it really good?

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Old 03-04-2012, 10:05 PM

I think I had the first book read in a maximum of two days. I simply could not put it down. I don't think they would have them, but I could be mistaken. I know when I went into thrift shops and used bookstores, I only found 2 and 3. I have yet to try bigger chain stores. I just simply haven't gone to check. :P

The Ghostwalker series is pretty good. It's supernatural with kinda conspiracy thing going on.

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Old 03-04-2012, 10:33 PM

Ahh. I have to add it to my to-read list. Thank you!

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Is that the book? It looks interesting.

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Old 03-04-2012, 10:41 PM

Yep that's the first book. Generally, she writes them so that they can stand individually, but I find it much easier to understand when you read them in order. lol

I love that series. So many different layers to it.

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Old 03-04-2012, 10:41 PM

Ooh? So it's not just following a certain set of characters?

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Old 03-04-2012, 10:53 PM

Cookiedough - You've read World War Z, right? Best piece of zombie fiction ever. :D

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Old 03-04-2012, 11:00 PM

World War Z was amazing! I love most zombie books but that's certainly in my top... some number. 3? 5? It's up there either way. :)

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Old 03-04-2012, 11:16 PM

lol, I'll have to check out World War Z, who's it by?

No, it doesn't follow a certain pair, each of the people have their own book, some even splitting off to completely different groups. But some do make an appearance in other people's books.

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Old 03-04-2012, 11:19 PM

It's by Max Brooks, author of the Zombie Survival Guide. :)

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Old 03-05-2012, 12:07 AM

Oooh. Hm. Definitely sounds interesting. I added 'em to my to-read list. :)

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Old 03-05-2012, 11:43 PM

Oh, the Zombie Survival Guide is just fantastic! I keep meaning to read World War Z, I've just yet to get around to it. I didn't know the same person wrote them.

Cookie- IS it okay of I add you on Goodreads? :drool:

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Old 03-05-2012, 11:48 PM

I haven't read the guide yet.

Iltu - WWZ is amazing. :) It's a series of stories "told" by different people chronicling the outbreak and beyond. How it starts in a remote, third world city, how it spreads, how people tried to survive, how people fought, etc. But it's handled so well, it sounds very realistic. Well, I mean, the zombie virus itself is inherently unrealistic, but the way humans reacted to it was done so well. I can't expand on that too much without spoiling. But definitely put it high up on your to-read list, it's a great book.

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Old 03-06-2012, 12:41 AM

I once tried to listen to WWZ as an audiobook and I think that was a big mistake. There were just so many...sound effects. :no:

I'll have to try that book again at some point in the future. The premise is so interesting and it sounds like the content it handled well, so I shouldn't let a little gross-out stop me from enjoying it. It's just the kind of book where you really don't want it to be that realistic. :lol:

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Old 03-06-2012, 03:14 AM

I'm pretty sure there was a dog related story in WWZ. I liked that one a lot.

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If you're grossed out easily Knerd it could be too much. Some of the detail is graphic. I don't think it's too bad though. It does focus on specific people more than the zombies... I suppose. I haven't read it in a while.

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Old 03-06-2012, 04:03 AM

Knerd - Oh dear. :lol: I didn't find the book to be too graphic. Due to the nature of the subject it is gross at times, but probably not as gross as with sound effects? I know it didn't bother me, but I don't know if I have stronger stomach than you.

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Old 03-06-2012, 04:16 AM

There was just a lot of squelching and ripping and gushing. Not something that I really want to hear. Reading the gore probably wouldn't bother me, but actually hearing bones breaking was unpleasant. :lol:

Maybe I'll see if the local library carries it. I can always read the first chapter quick just to see how it sits with me.

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Old 03-06-2012, 04:19 AM

Yeah, the sounds would definitely take some seems from "squeamy" too "hold on, I'm going to hurl."

Sounds good! If I could loan you my copy, I would, but... *taps book against monitor* my transportation device seems to be malfunctioning. I hope you enjoy it and don't end up getting too grossed out and hating me forever for recommending it. :heart:

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Old 03-06-2012, 04:40 AM

So stories are much more graphic than others - so don't give up if one is really gross. The others could be better. :yes:

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Old 03-06-2012, 04:45 AM

Thanks guys, I'll definitely keep that in mind. I'm putting WWZ on my To Read list right now. :yes:

Otherwise, I'm plowing through A Storm of Swords little by little. I'm only about a quarter of the way done, but it manages to stay so suspenseful!

SPOILERX

It's just been decided that Tyrion is going to marry Sansa. And just....holy hell. I don't know if this is awesome or terrible!


I've been trying to read a couple chapters each night before bed, but it feels like I never make a dent in this thing. :lol:

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Old 03-07-2012, 04:22 AM

Knerd. I will be the Beren to your Luthien. ;)

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Old 03-07-2012, 10:48 PM

Together we can traverse the elvish realm of Doriath and protect the silmarils from the evil Morgoth! :heart:

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Old 03-08-2012, 04:40 AM

Hehe, yes! But only if you be the Samwise to my Rosie? My garden is looking poorly. xD



...Update time! I recently finished The Fault in Our Stars, and I've added a few new books to my list!

Fever 1793 - Laurie Halse Anderson
A Tale of Two Cities - Charles Dickens
The Help - Kathryn Stockett
Harbor - Lorraine Adams
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
For Whom the Bell Tolls - Ernest Hemingway
The Cement Garden - Ian McEwan

A few of these are old classics I've been meaning to read my entire life, and some are books I didn't know about until this year. I have NOT seen the movie of The Help, by the way. I definitely wanna read the book first. That's just how I roll. B)

 


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