The Library (or 'Now reading...')

[Iszdope]

The Sandman

Missed out on the first run by a few issues, so never picked it up myself. A mate had them back in the day...I read a handful & it didn't really grab me, so I didn't bother (had quite a few titles on standing order then & couldn't justify the $ for another). I regret that now. Great stuff.

 

[ksafimova]

I read a lot as I am a student who studies philology. I am very interested in books. Now I am reading "The Human Comedy" by William Saroyan. More precisely, I reread. How I dream of one day becoming a writer and writing something of my own .. In general, I would advise you to be careful in grammar, as being a literate person is more comfortable. I use different helper sites to remind myself of some rules or something else. It's comfortable.

 

[Riven-Twain]

I am a student who studies philology.

Welcome aboard! I dabble in philology and etymology, myself, though only as hobbies.

 

[ReptilePZ]

The English translation for Sapkowski's first book in the Hussite Trilogy, The Tower of Fools, is out today. From what I understand, he considers this to be his best work, so I expect good things from it. Picked up the e-book so I'll be giving that a read tonight.

 

[ksafimova]

Welcome aboard! I dabble in philology and etymology, myself, though only as hobbies.

Thank you, and I am getting an education as a philologist-translator. You said that you are fond of etymology, and in what language are you focused and what attracts you to this?

 

[doktor_fleck]

The English translation for Sapkowski's first book in the Hussite Trilogy, The Tower of Fools, is out today. From what I understand, he considers this to be his best work, so I expect good things from it. Picked up the e-book so I'll be giving that a read tonight.

This trilogy is very, very good - and quite accurate, historically speaking.

 

[Codecypher]

World of Cyberpunk 2077

 

[Riven-Twain]

You said that you are fond of etymology, and in what language are you focused and what attracts you to this?

Primarily modern English, but I also read in German, French, Old Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and a bit of Latin. I enjoy tracing the roots of words, seeing where they lead, discovering parallel lines of development in kin languages (such as German and English), and shifts in meanings.

 

[Iszdope]

Scar Tissue

Hey...better late than never

 

[Heart Of Dawn]

I'm currently reading Whipping Girl by Julia Serano. It's a trans woman's take on sexuality and gender, and the perception of society of transgender people. While she makes excellent points about all of this, her writing style is very much a product of academia and it's a big of a slog to get through. If you can get through it however, it's quite eye opening just how much society takes gender for granted, and how hard it can be for those of us who buck from the norm.

 

[AGREG105]

re-read Wheel of Time

Book 1

yall know amazon Prime working on this

 

[Zihlus]

Reading through Neuromancer again for the 12th time. I don't know I just love the book, and every time I finish it I wish Cyberpunk 2077 was out... Plus I end up watching Blade Runner for the 100th + time.. Man December can't come soon enough..

 

[Hal2077]

Burning Chrome, Gibson... just while waiting the floating magic date ; )

 

[Iszdope]

Total Recall - Arnold "Black Plowman" Schwarzenegger

Get out.

 

[6Regnier9]

Wheel of Time series! It is dry, but Mat Cauthon makes it alright.

 

[jester350]

Ready player Two. I enjoyed the first book while admitting it will never be a classic but Player Two is pretty meh

 

[Iszdope]

The Tap Dancing Knife Thrower - Paul Hogan

 

[Jonathan_Hornsby]

Currently I am reading The Tournament of Supervillainy, one of the later books in CT Phipps' Supervillainy series. It's an amusing little superhero spoof series about a random office slub who accidently inherent the powers and costume of one of the world's greatest superheroes...and immediately decides to become a supervillain.

 

[Anthroposcaster]

Currently reading Hardwired by Walter Jon Williams, and I must say, it has aged like a fine wine and is kick ass