What Are You Reading?

krim wrote:it's out in July.
Unless it's one of those counerfeit chinese versions... :rofl: :rofl:

July right...

i'm so waiting for that book!!!

krim wrote:it's out in July.
Unless it's one of those counerfeit chinese versions... :rofl: :rofl:

July right...

i'm so waiting for that book!!!

sorry, double posting...

just finished 'the last juror'.

finally had the time to read Nodame Cantabile book 16 on a sunny sunday

Spoiler — click to reveal

man, Chiaki and Nodame are like in a really deep relationship right now, like husband and wife. talk about making love after a piano recital in the church garden :rofl:

monta wrote:man, Chiaki and Nodame are like in a really deep relationship right now, like husband and wife. talk about making love after a piano recital in the church garden

:rofl: :rofl: :naughty: :naughty: :hehe: :hehe:

now I'm reading my college textbook for finishing some assibnment.. :sweat:

Whats ur fav novel? Harry Potter and the ORder of the Phoenix, The 5 people u meet in heaven,the last vampire,see you later, remember me, a walk to remember,tuesdays with morrie,ang paboritong libro ni hudas, abnkkbsplako,the manitou,the blackstone chronicles... and a lot more! :mrgreen:
Whats the last novel u read? tuesdays with morrie
what book are you currently reading? harry potter and the half blood prince :mrgreen:
Whats the most boring book u've ever read? the lord of the rings... so damn long and complicated! :grumble: :beaten:
Who's ur fav. author? JK Rowling, Christopher Pike, Mitch Albom, John Saul, Nicholas Sparks, Bob Ong, Lemony Snicket, Stephen King...
books made u cry? A walk to remember(Nicholas Sparks), Harry Potter 4 and 5, The 5 people u meet in heaven, tuesdays with morrie...
Last books purchased? harry potter and the half blood prince
What book u're thinking of buying next? the 5 people u meet in heaven (i wanna have my own copy! :metaldevil: )

i decided to subscribe to 'f1 racing' magazine again after not renewing it last year. they've only gone and sent me 7 months worth in one go! :shocked:
that's what i'll be reading for a while.

monta wrote:finally had the time to read Nodame Cantabile book 16 on a sunny sunday

Spoiler — click to reveal

man, Chiaki and Nodame are like in a really deep relationship right now, like husband and wife. talk about making love after a piano recital in the church garden :rofl:

HONTO?! Now I wanna read. :pout:

monta wrote:finally had the time to read Nodame Cantabile book 16 on a sunny sunday

Spoiler — click to reveal

man, Chiaki and Nodame are like in a really deep relationship right now, like husband and wife. talk about making love after a piano recital in the church garden :rofl:

Uh, you forget how to use spoiler tags??? :shakehead:

I just finished Volume 1 of Nodame Cantabile so far away from Vol 16 where Chiaki and Nodame ( spoilers) can't wait for that.
Also trying to finish Vol. 1 of Rouronin Kenshin.


online I'm reading Death Note I'm in Chapter 42

and the manhwa Goong, just starteed Volume 2 and in chapter 3

so many interesting manga to read so little time.

Dragging this thread up since HP book 7 is almost out. Hopefully we wont see a flood of new threads.

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I have NC up to volume 8, now I've read those spoilers I feel desperate to get more!!! XD

I have been putting it off for some tim (as I was a tad embarassed) LOL but I went to the shops and pre'ordered my copy of Harry Potter today 7 days away from the grand opening!
My best friend and I will be there at the midnight opening to pick up our copies...we went last year for number 6 it was so exciting... I'm sad there will be no midnight openings after this T_T they need more books to be as popular as HP

anyway I wanted to answer the first post questions too (I have LOADS... tonnes even of books XD I'm a bit of a book worm... when I'm not obsessing over dorama)

Whats ur fav novel? Probably the Abhorsen Triology
Whats the last novel u read? Vampirates (the second book... read it all in less than a day O.O)
what book are you currently reading? Priestess of the White (not sure how I feel about it... I much prefer the Magician's Guild so far)
Whats the most boring book u've ever read? hrm... that's a tough one because if I get bored I just the books down and don't bother... I can't remember right now boring books don't stick in my head they're forgotten ^_^
Who's ur fav. author? Garth Nix/ Trudy Canavan/ Alison Croggon/ J.K.Rownling/ J.R.R.Toliken
Last books purchased? Hrm I think it was those Vampire Shan (?) books (Still haven't read them) that or Drowned Wednesday
What book u're thinking of buying next? That will definitely be Harry Potter 7 as I will be picking it up next week XD

Currently reading The Twelve Kingdoms

Madoka wrote:Currently reading The Twelve Kingdoms

Hmm I am not familiar with that book Madoka. What is it about? Are you enjoying it?

For some reason I have gotten into reading several different book at the same time, all based on something to do with Tibetan exercises or Tibetan meditation or a Monk who left his monastic life after 19 years. They are written by different authors but each one is insightful in it's' own way.

The exercise book is: "The Five Tibetans" by Christopher S. Kilham or the same 5 exercises are in: "Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth" by Peter Kelder. The 1st book is more direct with good photos, the 2nd one is in a story format with the exercises mixed in.

The meditation books: "Ruling Your World" or "Turning Your Mind into an Ally" by Sakyong Mipham. Both excellent! He has lived in the West for so long that he explains the Eastern way of meditation very well, making it easy for me or anyone to try.

The former monk's book: "Flights of a Runaway Monk" by Bruce Manaka. I discovered his book on his website while looking at his beautiful paintings. A very good small, easy read book for anyone ready for a change in their life. You can check it out at: ManakaStudios.com

kenjilina wrote:i decided to subscribe to 'f1 racing' magazine again after not renewing it last year. they've only gone and sent me 7 months worth in one go! :shocked:
that's what i'll be reading for a while.

ha ha almost up to date now. :beaten:

Enna wrote:

Hmm I am not familiar with that book Madoka. What is it about? Are you enjoying it?

The original Japanese title is Juuni Kokuki by Fuyumi Ono. I have the first novel.

From Wiki:

The Twelve Kingdoms (\“ñ‘‹L, Jūni Kokuki), also known as Record of 12 Countries, and originally incorrectly romanized as Juuni Kokki or 12 Kokki, is a Japanese fantasy series by Fuyumi Ono consisting of eleven novels and a short story collection. The story is loosely based on ancient Chinese mythology and set in a world influenced by Han-era China.

The story centers around a girl named Nakajima Youko from Japan, who is suddenly transported to another world and eventually discovers that she is the queen of the kingdom of Kei. This part of the story is based on the novel Tsuki no Kage, Kage no Umi (Shadow of the Moon, Sea of Shadow). This novel follows the general Monomyth pattern, but several twists and inversions of the pattern give them originality.

Unlike Fushigi Yūgi, Twelve Kingdoms is not a romance, but closely traces the development of the heroine, Youko, describing how she finds a place for herself in this strange new world.

Brief Synopsis (From a different source):

Nakajima Yoko is class president and an honour student. At home, she is a good daughter, always obedient to her parents. She pleases everyone around her to the extent of ignoring herself due to her lack of confidence. She has nightmares daily and a unique hair colour that cause some friction at home and suspicion at school.

On a day like any other at school, a strange man named Keiki appears before her. He kneels and swears allegiance to her, promising to protect her and never leave her side. Thereafter they are pursued and attacked by demon-like beasts. To escape the onslaught, Keiki transports them to his world. Unfortunately during the journey they are ambushed and end up seperated from one another.

Now they have to learn how to survive in a new land, one with magic, swords, demon-like beasts and immortals.

The novel features a complex fantasy world with a rich mythology behind it. The series tells us not only Nakajima Youko's story, but also stories about other people who came to live in this world.

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I am enjoying it alot. There was a 45 episode anime of the series in 2002 that I liked quite a bit. I am sure I am losing some in the translation to English, but the translation seems well done so far.

^^The Twelve Kingdoms sounds very interesting Madoka. Thanks for the synopsis.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince...

slashersam016 wrote:Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince...

I'm getting mine in the mail soon. :yippee:

The ingredient label on the box of my Reduced Fat Triscuits.