Another BAW thread: What are you reading?

Alifeyl · July 22, 2008, 05:23 PM

We are certainly a literate bunch here at the Den, and I wonder if there are many other readers on this board? So, what are you reading right now? What are some of your favorite books, authors and/or genres? Or, have you stopped reading since you started playing WoW?

I'm currently reading a book called A Sudden Country by Karen Fisher. It's a novel about people traveling west on the Oregon trail back in the day. Very atmospheric and interesting from a historical point of view, with a love story thrown in for good measure.

I'm in a reading group with several of my women friends - we meet once a month to chat, eat dessert, drink wine, and talk about books. So I usually read one book for reading group and one other book each month.

Some books I've read recently that I really liked: Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey; The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield; The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The History of Love by Nicole Kraus.

But enough about me: what about all of you?

Kitirius · July 22, 2008, 05:27 PM

I haven't really been reading much lately. The last book I read was the newest Star Wars book. I can't remember what it is called though.

I have to say my favorites are probably Lord of the Rings, the Harry Potter series, and any books my Michael Crichton.

*Akasha* · July 22, 2008, 05:44 PM

Geez, I don't even remember the last thing I read. Actually wait, yes I do lol - it was a parenting book haha. With such little time, I don't really read any more - if I have any spare time it's spend doing 100 other things.

I've always enjoyed the crime/mystery books though. Tami Hoag and Dean Kootz are probably my favourite authors.

Getagrip · July 22, 2008, 05:47 PM

Anything and everything by Dean Koontz and S. King

Theleb · July 22, 2008, 05:57 PM

Stephen King is a perennial favourite, as is Michael Moor****. Looking at the books immediately scattered around the PC I have:

A collection of poetry by Blake.
The Swords of Corum by Michael Moor****
Michael Scott Rohan's "Anvil of Ice" trilogy
"Sniper" by Mark Spicer
Couple of collections of HP Lovecraft.

Absalom · July 22, 2008, 05:58 PM

To show the level of junkie I am... I'm reading The Sundering (book three in the War of the Ancients trilogy). I have some stuff by Jim Butcher in queue though.

Zerena · July 22, 2008, 06:40 PM

My favorite book of all time is the Talisman by S. King and Peter Straub.

fresnosmokey · July 22, 2008, 08:17 PM

Hmmm, last several books I've read...
John Adams by David McCullough, very interesting read on a very underappreciated president/founding father
Pearl Harbor & Days of Infamy by Newt Gingrich and William Fortchen, didn't much care for Newt's politics, but he's a heck of a writer; and I love alternate histories

Right now I'm reading Uncle John's Ahhh Inspiring Bathroom Reader, lol. Lot's of interesting and funny trivia.

i_am_hyleon35 · July 22, 2008, 08:32 PM

I'm currently working on R.A.Salvator's Forgotten Realms series, when I'm done their I'll be going back to the next Pendragon book, the nineth i believe.

Aloysia · July 22, 2008, 08:33 PM

I'm an avid reader. I love to pretty much read anything and everything that looks remotely interesting to me. I read non-fiction, fiction, fantasy, suspense, horror ...

I am currently reading The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, a Pendergast novel for any who know that character. Its a thriller for the most part, great series, highly recommend it.

I am also reading Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Its a humorous book on ... well, the "lives" of cadavers. What happens to the bodies of those who donate them. Quite an interesting and funny read... very educational too.

July 22, 2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alifeyl Naughty Dark Magic User Character Info Moriggin 71 Undead Warlock Stormscale US PvP Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/14/47	Another BAW thread: What are you reading? We are certainly a literate bunch here at the Den, and I wonder if there are many other readers on this board? So, what are you reading right now? What are some of your favorite books, authors and/or genres? Or, have you stopped reading since you started playing WoW? I'm currently reading a book called A Sudden Country by Karen Fisher. It's a novel about people traveling west on the Oregon trail back in the day. Very atmospheric and interesting from a historical point of view, with a love story thrown in for good measure. I'm in a reading group with several of my women friends - we meet once a month to chat, eat dessert, drink wine, and talk about books. So I usually read one book for reading group and one other book each month. Some books I've read recently that I really liked: Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey; The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield; The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The History of Love by Nicole Kraus. But enough about me: what about all of you?

July 22, 2008, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kitirius Registered Character Info Kitirius 70 Human Warlock Zangarmarsh US PvE Guild: Revelation Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 42/2/17	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? I haven't really been reading much lately. The last book I read was the newest Star Wars book. I can't remember what it is called though. I have to say my favorites are probably Lord of the Rings, the Harry Potter series, and any books my Michael Crichton.

July 22, 2008, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Getagrip Lurker Character Info Getagrip 70 Human Warlock Thrall US PvE Talent Spec: 45/16/0	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? Anything and everything by Dean Koontz and S. King

July 22, 2008, 05:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Theleb Moderator Character Info Theleb 70 Human Warlock Shadowsong Euro PvE Guild: Original Talent Spec: 0/46/15	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? Stephen King is a perennial favourite, as is Michael Moor**. Looking at the books immediately scattered around the PC I have: A collection of poetry by Blake. The Swords of Corum by Michael Moor** Michael Scott Rohan's "Anvil of Ice" trilogy "Sniper" by Mark Spicer Couple of collections of HP Lovecraft.

July 22, 2008, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Absalom Destruction Warlock Character Info Lavath 70 Blood Elf Warlock Shadow Council US RP Guild: Syk Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/14/47	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? To show the level of junkie I am... I'm reading The Sundering (book three in the War of the Ancients trilogy). I have some stuff by Jim Butcher in queue though.

July 22, 2008, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Akasha	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? Geez, I don't even remember the last thing I read. Actually wait, yes I do lol - it was a parenting book haha. With such little time, I don't really read any more - if I have any spare time it's spend doing 100 other things. I've always enjoyed the crime/mystery books though. Tami Hoag and Dean Kootz are probably my favourite authors.

July 22, 2008, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zerena Lurker Character Info Zerena 70 Gnome Warlock Zangarmarsh US PvE Guild: Order of the Lawn Gnomes Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 41/3/17	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? My favorite book of all time is the Talisman by S. King and Peter Straub.

July 22, 2008, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
fresnosmokey Member Character Info Shortbread 70 Gnome Warlock Nazgrel US PvE Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 41/20/0	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? Hmmm, last several books I've read... John Adams by David McCullough, very interesting read on a very underappreciated president/founding father Pearl Harbor & Days of Infamy by Newt Gingrich and William Fortchen, didn't much care for Newt's politics, but he's a heck of a writer; and I love alternate histories Right now I'm reading Uncle John's Ahhh Inspiring Bathroom Reader, lol. Lot's of interesting and funny trivia.

July 22, 2008, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
i_am_hyleon35 Member Character Info Hyleon 70 Undead Warlock Thrall US PvE Guild: Serenity Lost Profile: Blizzard Armory	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? I'm currently working on R.A.Salvator's Forgotten Realms series, when I'm done their I'll be going back to the next Pendragon book, the nineth i believe.

July 22, 2008, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aloysia Lurker Character Info Aloysiah 70 Blood Elf Warlock Shadowsong US PvE Guild: Excessive Obscenity Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/21/40	Re: Another BAW thread: What are you reading? I'm an avid reader. I love to pretty much read anything and everything that looks remotely interesting to me. I read non-fiction, fiction, fantasy, suspense, horror ... I am currently reading The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, a Pendergast novel for any who know that character. Its a thriller for the most part, great series, highly recommend it. I am also reading Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Its a humorous book on ... well, the "lives" of cadavers. What happens to the bodies of those who donate them. Quite an interesting and funny read... very educational too.