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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby AllNewSuperRobot » Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:56 am

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Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Currently reading some Lovecraft. The book is called The Doom That Came to Sarnath, but it's an anthology of other works as well.


I've been a fan of HP Lovecraft for many years. To the extent I have three different compilations of his work. There is a YouTube channel that occasionally narrates audiobooks of Lovecraft stories. This one is the latest:

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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby snavej » Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:12 am

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Now I've moved on to 'The Tempest' (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 4). I believe it is the final comic work by the team of Alan Moore (now retired from comics) and the late Kevin O'Neill. As usual, Alan & Kevin delve into the archives of British comics and their own histories for a wide range of material that they adapt and update. There are side stories that are printed sideways and also satellite stories about other comics creators. Alan has a long-standing grudge against the major comics companies for failing to recognise and reward many of their staff. For example, Alan was promised the rights to his early works but these were denied him when the companies kept the stories continuously in print. It isn't possible to have a gentleman's agreement with non-gentlemen! Anyway, in this book Alan describes the struggles of other comics creators who were denied rights, wages and respect in the late 20th Century and early 21st Century. :(
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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby #1 Signal Lancer fan » Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:08 pm

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Right now, I've been reading:

Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama by Bob Odenkirk
Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus 3
Invincible Universe Compendium 1

But much of my focus right now has been on Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama
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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby AllNewSuperRobot » Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:12 pm

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Animal Farm

'All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.'

Weirdly enough, I've never read or seen Animal Farm before. I've heard of it. But in spite of 1984 being one of my all time favourite books. Orwell's significantly shorter novel passed me by until last week. I had a voucher to use and it was there. I wonder if Orwell would be thrilled or disturbed by how timely both mentioned books would be for decades to come? While this is clearly anti-Soviet. I find it goes beyond that, in a big way. I spoke to a friend about the book and they remarked "you should enjoy it, Boxer." A reference I didn't understand until afterwards. The irony wasn't lost on the workaholic. Many books in this vein would try to end on some kind of uplifting note. But I knew, in light of 1984's ending. That wouldn't be the case here either. Whereas the book has an increasingly bleak tone. The ending hammers that home all too well. Thoroughly enjoyed it though... Poor Boxer!

And remember kids, Never trust a pig! 9/10
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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby Rodimus Prime » Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:55 pm

Motto: "Individual freedom above all else."
Yeah, George Orwell was definitely onto something. Too bad some in leadership these days consider it a guide book instead of a warning.

Anyway, I'm currently reading The Chairman, which is a biography of Frank Sinatra, from 1954 until his death. The man had an extraordinary life to say the least. And I'm only up to 1964. But it's like reading a narrative of American history, not just Frank's life.
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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby snavej » Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:13 am

Motto: "Follow your instincts and your common sense."
Currently reading Fortean Times # 442, about a wide range of topics such as poltergeists, time slips and Skibidi Toilets from YouTube. There's always something new to learn. Apparently, when poltergeists throw stones, those stones never bounce and are usually lukewarm to the touch immediately after landing.
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Re: What are you reading? Thread

Postby #1 Signal Lancer fan » Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:21 am

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Just finished reading Flowers for Algernon. I read the short story many years ago, so I knew roughly where it was going, but this was my first time reading the full novel. It's absolutely heartbreaking, even moreso knowing where the story is going from the beginning. That said, it's a really great read and the writing style is unique in a really great way.
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