Young Writers Society

Just woundered what your all reading, a novel, fantasy etc...?

I'm readng The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathon Stroud recommended by a friend, and so far, it's a pretty good read. I dont usually read fantasy and adventure stories so she's recommeding some to me, because i always said it wasnt my thing, and what i read wasnt her thing, so we decided to switch genres for a couple of weeks

So, among that question i've asked, what genres are you particulary interested in too...

I've finished reading Sir Thurday by Garth Nix a few days back, and it's already been passed onto three other people. I just started reading Priestess of the white by Trudi Canavan. Twas my papa's so I've stolen it for a while. He takes my books so I can take his. He's a big fantasy freak like me.

Well, because I'm on a naval fiction frenzy moment, having read four Alexander Kent books in succession and a Patrick O'Brian one ...

... I luckily found my old, battered, falling-apart-at-the-seams copy of Midshipman Horatio Hornblower by (of course) CS Forester. Brilliant book!

I've actually managed to not be reading anything at the moment. I just finished Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card, and I haven't had time to get to the library since. It's kind of a problem, actually, since I have nothing to do right now.

... I luckily found my old, battered, falling-apart-at-the-seams copy of Midshipman Horatio Hornblower by (of course) CS Forester. Brilliant book!

- YAY! I am just short two, from my Hornblower collection.

Alexander Kent's a good read too. Hmm... and Alexander Fullerton, which is impossible, I say impossible, to find in the States.

Right now I am reading, The Pythons: The Autobiography, It's a wonderfuly light change from the Dostoevsky I just finished (The Double, Notes from the Underground).

On genres, I read just about anything...

Just finished Bel Canto, by Ann Pratchett. *sigh* Gorgeous book.

I have a stack of books to read (and a neverending book list) — The Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction (Justine Larbalestier) is probably first up, because I'm in a geeky mood. But when it comes to genres, I'll honestly read anything, be it fantasy or historical fiction or mystery. (I'll read anything in printed form, for that matter; non-fiction, graphic novels, shopping receipts ...)

Just finished a retelling of Snow White, called Snow by Tracy Lynn. It was good; nothing spectacular, but it suited my purpose (entertainment).

I'm about to start Jane Austen's Emma.

Just finished a retelling of Snow White, called Snow by Tracy Lynn. It was good; nothing spectacular, but it suited my purpose (entertainment).

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You have to be the only other person in the universe who has read that book. (Other than people I've harassed into reading it.)

You're right, the book isn't especially spectacular, but I love the characters. Especially her idea for the "seven dwarves". Snow White is probably one of my least favourite fairytales, (mostly because of the dwarves), so the fact that she did it so well makes me love the story all the more.

smaur wrote:

Just finished a retelling of Snow White, called Snow by Tracy Lynn. It was good; nothing spectacular, but it suited my purpose (entertainment).

!!!

You have to be the only other person in the universe who has read that book. (Other than people I've harassed into reading it.)

You're right, the book isn't especially spectacular, but I love the characters. Especially her idea for the "seven dwarves". Snow White is probably one of my least favourite fairytales, (mostly because of the dwarves), so the fact that she did it so well makes me love the story all the more.

Since you guys say it isn't bad and I could use an entertaining book, I think I'll have to look at the library today

smaur wrote:

Just finished a retelling of Snow White, called Snow by Tracy Lynn. It was good; nothing spectacular, but it suited my purpose (entertainment).

!!!

You have to be the only other person in the universe who has read that book. (Other than people I've harassed into reading it.)

You're right, the book isn't especially spectacular, but I love the characters. Especially her idea for the "seven dwarves". Snow White is probably one of my least favourite fairytales, (mostly because of the dwarves), so the fact that she did it so well makes me love the story all the more.

Woo hoo... I'm cool by smaur now!

I was impressed by the characters too. The evil queen character was really interesting, because I couldn't decide whether I hated, pitied, or was scared to death of her. Snow herself kind of annoyed me, but I LOVED Alan.

I love Snow White (partly because of the dwarves ), but this retelling was interesting in and of itself. There are more in this series... Rapunzel and stuff. I think I'm going to have to get some of them. But really, the only reason I bought this book was because it said, "Get your read on for only $3.99!" on the front and it amused me so much that I had to have the book.

I'm reading "the short history of tractors in Ukrainian" which is pretty good, im not sure if thats the title word for word but anyway, its a good read

American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis. I'm also rereading Kingdom Come, by Mark Waid (and the great Alex Ross), which is always good.

Winter Rose - Patricia A. McKillip

The Bartimaeus Trilogy are great books, I read them because of my interest in demons.

i have to say, with a first approach to magical adventure, this is a riveting read.

Messenger--Lois Lowry

It's a companion to the Giver and to Gathering Blue. But it is way not as good as them.