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Aug 18, 2008 23:00:56 GMT -5
Post by gaia on Aug 18, 2008 23:00:56 GMT -5
That all depends on your type of humour. What sort of stuff do you find funny? British English... i love it in general, a person's simple humo Ur, is what i like most. a humorous character that acts funny, says and does hilarious stuff all the time. Someone who THINKS funny. Someone that sees what is logically illogical. They get their imagination at gear and quickly brainstorm possibilities. think you have a book i might find interesting? . I don't care if its no masterpiece. I also don't care whsat the story's about. I just want some humor. that's right! Well I don't tend to look for "funny" books... I prefer to be scared to death and read horrors. I found this article though, that might be useful - Top 10 Funny BooksHope you find a good one.
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Aug 19, 2008 11:59:37 GMT -5
Post by audioalone on Aug 19, 2008 11:59:37 GMT -5
British English... i love it in general, a person's simple humo Ur, is what i like most. a humorous character that acts funny, says and does hilarious stuff all the time. Someone who THINKS funny. Someone that sees what is logically illogical. They get their imagination at gear and quickly brainstorm possibilities. think you have a book i might find interesting? . I don't care if its no masterpiece. I also don't care whsat the story's about. I just want some humor. that's right! Well I don't tend to look for "funny" books... I prefer to be scared to death and read horrors. I found this article though, that might be useful - Top 10 Funny BooksHope you find a good one. Hey, JuAn - have you read Douglas Adams 5-part (ha ha) "trilogy" series "The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy"? I myself find it very funny. It might not immediately be apparent in reading some of it, but if you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it, for the humour (of the characters, etc.) and for the science fiction. The 5 books are as follows: The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Life, the Universe, and Everything So Long and Thanks for All the Fish Mostly Harmless Enjoy ;D!
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Aug 19, 2008 12:56:38 GMT -5
Post by 10010101001111 on Aug 19, 2008 12:56:38 GMT -5
Oops! I didn't fully explain what i meant with ''British Enslish'' ;D. This wasn't a response to your question ;D. I was talking about the form of English used in the UK and US. Some of the the American and British English spelling differences. I use humor, color, flavor and you use humour, colour, flavour etc Though, I use to end some words with - our but my English teacher kept marking it as ''mispelled'' lol. She was very strict. However, this doesn't mean I don't want British Literature! I just wanted to clear things up. Maybe you asked yourself: ''why doesn't he want American books?'' I did not want you to think that I hate American Books or something like that. Thanks very muchoo for the link lol i can't imagine someone getting scared to death because of reading a book. Well, thanks again Anna
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Aug 19, 2008 13:00:25 GMT -5
Post by 10010101001111 on Aug 19, 2008 13:00:25 GMT -5
Well I don't tend to look for "funny" books... I prefer to be scared to death and read horrors. I found this article though, that might be useful - Top 10 Funny BooksHope you find a good one. Hey, JuAn - have you read Douglas Adams 5-part (ha ha) "trilogy" series "The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy"? I myself find it very funny. It might not immediately be apparent in reading some of it, but if you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it, for the humour (of the characters, etc.) and for the science fiction. The 5 books are as follows: The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Life, the Universe, and Everything So Long and Thanks for All the Fish Mostly Harmless Enjoy ;D! Audio, guess what?.... i RARELY read books. one a year maybe ;D. that will answer you question. but i've been feeling weird lately. i'm in the mood of reading books. it's never too late So Long and Thanks for All the Fish? i wonder what that's all about ;D? ok, i'll read the whole series. Thanks audiophyl
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Aug 19, 2008 19:23:52 GMT -5
Post by madiocre on Aug 19, 2008 19:23:52 GMT -5
its weird i always have liked reading even if i m very slow at it b4 i could read i used to pretend to however for quite a few years starting when i was like 10 or 11 i went through denial ,because i m shy i felt it was stereotypical for me to read so i stopped . i read now though
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Aug 20, 2008 12:17:51 GMT -5
Post by audioalone on Aug 20, 2008 12:17:51 GMT -5
Hey, JuAn - have you read Douglas Adams 5-part (ha ha) "trilogy" series "The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy"? I myself find it very funny. It might not immediately be apparent in reading some of it, but if you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it, for the humour (of the characters, etc.) and for the science fiction. The 5 books are as follows: The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Life, the Universe, and Everything So Long and Thanks for All the Fish Mostly Harmless Enjoy ;D! Audio, guess what?.... i RARELY read books. one a year maybe ;D. that will answer you question. but i've been feeling weird lately. i'm in the mood of reading books. it's never too late So Long and Thanks for All the Fish? i wonder what that's all about ;D? ok, i'll read the whole series. Thanks audiophyl JuAn - you know what? I don't read a lot of books myself, so no biggie. Yeah, I myself noticed that too about the different spellings of certain same words. Here in Canada we usually (or at least I myself do) go by the British spelling. Take care, JuAn !
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Aug 23, 2008 3:42:28 GMT -5
Post by Sweet Pea on Aug 23, 2008 3:42:28 GMT -5
i'm reading 'merrick' by anne rice.
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Sept 2, 2008 7:46:09 GMT -5
Post by madiocre on Sept 2, 2008 7:46:09 GMT -5
i love anne rice just finished interview with a vampire and now im reading twilight and wow really got to say the writing style is so bland in comparison even though the story is so good .
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Sept 21, 2008 16:33:57 GMT -5
Post by solacefox on Sept 21, 2008 16:33:57 GMT -5
I'm reading the popular "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon right now.
I'm finding it over rated as the author doesn't take the time to orient or draw in the audience. . I'm just not buying the main character's lack of realistic or human reaction to her circumstances or the sudden "deep" relationship she develops with Jamie. I find that the lack of character and plot development seems to make it an unsubstantial light snack that reads of 'quickly slapped-togetherness"
I see that there are many historical references, but being unfamiliar with this era, I cannot speak to this. Nonetheless, many people have found this book worthwhile, as its spawned into a multi-book series. Just not for me, I guess. I can't see myself buying any of the other books in this "epic adventure".
Anyone else read this book/series? Likes, dislikes, etc.?
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Sept 24, 2008 8:37:09 GMT -5
Post by shyguy83 on Sept 24, 2008 8:37:09 GMT -5
My favourite author has to be William Harbinson. fave book of his is Revelation. Science fiction with a bit of religion in it, mixed in with both fiction and fact. I'm reading state of fear by micheal crichton at the moment. Not to bad, seems to be very fast paced which keeps me interested.
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Nov 1, 2008 17:46:45 GMT -5
Post by solacefox on Nov 1, 2008 17:46:45 GMT -5
I didn't even bother finishing "Outlander". I ended up just shelving it.
I did read "Middlesex" by Jeffery Eugenides. It's an autobiography about being born as an intersexed individual yet being raised as girl in an upper middle Detroit family. The onset of adolescence brings many realizations to the then 'Callie', who is discovered by doctors as being 'abnormal'. Its a little slow for the first chapter, but I've found that it winds up being quite a good read and offers a look into the point of view of a human being who is often considered a 'freak' by many social norms. Quite interesting, actually.
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Dec 28, 2008 17:40:31 GMT -5
Post by Naptaq on Dec 28, 2008 17:40:31 GMT -5
Funny book titlesThe following examples are fictional: I Win! by U. Lose Cloning by Irma Dubble II Teach Me! by I. Wanda Know I Say So! by Frank O. Pinion Surprised! by Omar Gosh It's Unfair! by Y. Me I Didn't Do It! by Ivan Alibi The Lion Attacked by Claudia Armoff Almost Missed the Bus by Justin Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ These book titles are real: "Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?": A Man's Guide to the Loaded Questions Women Ask Even God Is Single, So Stop Giving Me A Hard Time by Karen Salmansohn When Your Phone Doesn't Ring, It'll Be Me by Cynthia Heimel If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet?! by Cynthia Heimel Women Are from Venus, Men Are from Hell by Amanda Newman Babies and Other Hazards of Sex: How to Make a Tiny Person in Only 9 Months, with Tools You Probably Have around the Home Dave Barry's Stay Fit and Healthy Until You're Dead Sources: 1, 2
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Dec 28, 2008 18:12:00 GMT -5
Post by 10010101001111 on Dec 28, 2008 18:12:00 GMT -5
Funny book titlesThe following examples are fictional: I Win! by U. Lose Cloning by Irma Dubble II Teach Me! by I. Wanda Know I Say So! by Frank O. Pinion Surprised! by Omar Gosh It's Unfair! by Y. Me I Didn't Do It! by Ivan Alibi The Lion Attacked by Claudia Armoff Almost Missed the Bus by Justin Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ These book titles are real: "Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?": A Man's Guide to the Loaded Questions Women Ask Even God Is Single, So Stop Giving Me A Hard Time by Karen Salmansohn When Your Phone Doesn't Ring, It'll Be Me by Cynthia Heimel If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet?! by Cynthia Heimel Women Are from Venus, Men Are from Hell by Amanda Newman Babies and Other Hazards of Sex: How to Make a Tiny Person in Only 9 Months, with Tools You Probably Have around the Home Dave Barry's Stay Fit and Healthy Until You're Dead Sources: 1, 2 this inspires me
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Dec 28, 2008 18:52:35 GMT -5
Post by Naptaq on Dec 28, 2008 18:52:35 GMT -5
In what way, Juan?
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Dec 29, 2008 11:52:12 GMT -5
Post by nelo on Dec 29, 2008 11:52:12 GMT -5
Right now, I'm reading Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch, just picked it up a few days ago. Is anyone else reading the Malazan series by Stephen Erikson?
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