Csira

*pokes this thread*

I am currently reading and re-reading (repeat infinitely) this lovely manga called "Alice 19th". It is the first volume of seven total volumes created by Yuu Watase. I love it to bits, and I am sure I will thoroughly enjoy reading the following volumes.

For those that don't know, a manga is a book that tells a story through drawings (much like a comic book). It is usually of japanese origin. My definition, I know, is not that great. I am typically not good at explaining things.

~Csira

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americanwriter

I'm reading The Silent Landscape: The Scientific Voyage of HMS Challenger. For those who are into nonfiction, science, and history, I think you'd really enjoy this. I'm planning to review it for MBR and Missouri Reader.

This is a really interesting story and it would also make a great screenplay or idea for an historical movie, or a fiction novel. Since I'm not into writing fiction, I'll just pass that on. There's quite a story there.

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tekp

I am now reading Garth Nix: Abhorsen, after reading his other two wonderful books.

I have recently borrowed Jim Brown - 24/7 from a friend, and read it. I like it, it's gone into my top 10, but I thought the swearing was a bit much, although the story was interesting and had some twists and turns, especially finding the truth about Control.

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Csira

Garth Nix's books are indeed wonderful. =) I am currently keeping track of his new series: Keys to the Kingdom. Although the audience seems to lean toward children, I find the books enjoyable. It's a series too, of 7 books. I don't know, just writing this information down in case you're interested. ^^;

~Csira

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Lily

I'm working on Dr. Zhivago, and rereading the Harry Potter series in the meantime. I'm hoping to start on Lolita whenever it arrives. It's funny how I have a quote from the 1997 movie in my sig and I've never even seen the film . . .

I still adore Jeremy Irons though

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babygurl

i'm currently in the middle of The Villa by Nora Roberts, who is my favorite author. She's incredible, I love her writing style, it's just so...addicting. hehe. I can't seem to put the book down, I just wish I could write like her someday..

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shewalksinbeauty

I'm reading 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory.

I just don't seem to have the time or enthusiasm to read it at the moment though. Exams and stuff *moan*

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americanwriter

Just finished "A Hanging Offense: The Strange Affair of the Warship Somers," by Buckner F. Melton, Jr. It was interesting. Historical nonfiction. Looks like Missouri Reader is going to have a nautical theme for July.

I'm getting ready to order, "Down to the Soundless Sea," by Thomas Steinbeck (son of famed John). Then I think I'll read the "Mapmaker's Wife," that just came out. I just have a couple of weeks to get through them.

Well, I'm off to review the "Hanging." Wish me luck.

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Lara

Nineteen Eighty-Four and Girl with a Pearl earring

About to read:
Rebecca
The Bell Jar

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rashadow

I am currently reading the second book in the Otherland series by Tad Williams. Very wordy, and at times, downright boring. But the story itself is excellent. The ideas he has in these books, although very unoriginal, are carried out superbly.

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Farror

Just read nearly all the Shannara series by... Wait... I can't remember the author right now.

I am currently reading some more books from the series "Thomas Convenant the Unbeliever" series.

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Sub

I read American Gods by Neil Gaiman a few days ago. Awesome work of fantasy.
I also Had the chance to read Ishmael and Story of B. Good pieces of philosophy.

strangedaze

Fifth Business, some Hemmingway, Mrs. Dalloway...Just finished Picture of Dorian Gray and Lolita...

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sully474

Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman. Excellent humourous book.

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Praetorian

I just re-read War and Peace, so I'm taking an intellectual break, and am rereading Harry Potter: Prisoner of Azkaban.

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