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Herbal · 01-10-2007, 05:26 PM

Hey, wanted to get a nerdy book thread goin...so whats everyone reading? currently im reading "Memorial Day" by Vince Flynn and ive been reading books by Greg Iles aswell..post what you've been reading..im always on the watch for some good books

DreamWeaverSpirit · 01-10-2007, 05:47 PM

"A Piece Of Cake"
By Lavette (Cupcake) Brown
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Darkfrost · 01-10-2007, 06:20 PM

"Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave", by Aphra Behn for my Eng 206: Classical and Romantic Literature

About an African American Prince who's king basically claims Oro's lover as his own, placing her in his harem, and Oro can do nothing because he must remain loyal to his kingdom =/

Herbal · 01-10-2007, 06:25 PM

hmm that sounds pretty interesting

Elder_Scribe · 01-10-2007, 06:38 PM

"I, Vampire" by Michael Romkey.

I was just browsing my local bookstore when it caught my eye...all i had to do was read the back cover and i knew i had to read it, and i don't think there's too many people who could put it down after reading the first few pages.

It's not a typical vampire novel...that's all i'll say.

And, of course i always keep the "Complete Hitchhikers Guide" next to me for a good laugh.

Herbal · 01-10-2007, 06:39 PM

nice, i might have to get that book then, at one point i was into the Anne Rice vampire books

Darkfrost · 01-10-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Herbal

hmm that sounds pretty interesting

It is so far man, and it's only like 70 pages long, but it was written in 1688, or rather the version we're studying is. So it's not the easiest story to understand on the first go. Here's an excerpt:

"'Twill be imagined Oroonoko stayed not long before he made his second visit, nor, considering his quality, not much longer before he told her he adored her. I have often heard him say that he admired by what strange inspiration he came to talk things so soft and passionate who never knew love, nor was used to the conversation of women; but (to use his own words) he said, most happily some new and till then unkown power instructed his heart and tongue in the language of love, and at the same time, in favor of him, inspired Imoida with a sense of his passion."

Whew...quite a mouthful

Herbal · 01-10-2007, 06:48 PM

wow, that seems very well written and i have to say im intrigued to read something from 1688

Duo · 01-10-2007, 06:51 PM

The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald. So so book, it's only good at page 130+

DreamWeaverSpirit · 01-10-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Duo

The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald. So so book, it's only good at page 130+

Lol I remember that being mentioned on the King of Queens.

01-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Herbal 42 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 954 Posts: 939 Reputation: 15	Whats everyone Reading? Hey, wanted to get a nerdy book thread goin...so whats everyone reading? currently im reading "Memorial Day" by Vince Flynn and ive been reading books by Greg Iles aswell..post what you've been reading..im always on the watch for some good books __________________

01-10-2007, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darkfrost Still learning the ropes Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: near Vancouver Posts: 28 Reputation: 10	"Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave", by Aphra Behn for my Eng 206: Classical and Romantic Literature About an African American Prince who's king basically claims Oro's lover as his own, placing her in his harem, and Oro can do nothing because he must remain loyal to his kingdom =/ __________________ Current: Wild Arms 4 (yawn) FF12 (woohoo)...stopped playing WoW after 2 years, and you can too, "Look, I'm wearing the patch" (lawl BE /silly) Check out teh Dark: www.myspace.com/xavierfrost

01-10-2007, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Herbal 42 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 954 Posts: 939 Reputation: 15	hmm that sounds pretty interesting __________________

01-10-2007, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elder_Scribe Master Chief's Windex Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 81 Reputation: 0	"I, Vampire" by Michael Romkey. I was just browsing my local bookstore when it caught my eye...all i had to do was read the back cover and i knew i had to read it, and i don't think there's too many people who could put it down after reading the first few pages. It's not a typical vampire novel...that's all i'll say. And, of course i always keep the "Complete Hitchhikers Guide" next to me for a good laugh. __________________ "Sometimes I feel like a magic 8-ball. I just spout random sayings and walk away." --Broken Hills resident, Fallout 2

01-10-2007, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Herbal 42 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 954 Posts: 939 Reputation: 15	nice, i might have to get that book then, at one point i was into the Anne Rice vampire books __________________

01-10-2007, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
DreamWeaverSpirit Samus' Girdle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 38 Reputation: 10	"A Piece Of Cake" By Lavette (Cupcake) Brown <333333

01-10-2007, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Herbal 42 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 954 Posts: 939 Reputation: 15	wow, that seems very well written and i have to say im intrigued to read something from 1688 __________________

01-10-2007, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Duo Cloud13's Clown Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On the freeway to school Posts: 2,817 Reputation: 57	The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald. So so book, it's only good at page 130+ __________________ Slogan created by Kai and Me

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