What are you currently reading?

Olive · 13-03-2006, 08:59 PM

I like knowing what everyone is reading. I'm currently reading 'Anansi Boys' by Neil Gaiman, who is absolutely my favourite author. I'm also sad though, because once I've read it, I'll have read all his books and I'm going to have to wait years to see another one (this one has only just come out).

He's easily one of the most imaginative writers I've ever read.

So what is everyone else reading?

Sandman · 14-03-2006, 05:47 PM

I LOVE NEIL GAIMAN!

Just look at my name, I've got all of his graphic novels which are amazing. I've also just started reading some of his recent books, in fact I finished 'American Gods' last month, which was simply outstanding.

You're right, he is incredibly creative and his stories are the definition of the word 'magical'. The man rocks, I hope he writes a thousand more books.

Lex · 22-03-2006, 05:28 PM

Iain Banks is a really good read. I've read most of his general fiction stuff - highly addictive, with plenty of bizarre twists & turns.
I've just started reading his sci-fi stuff (Iain M Banks) as well, and those look equally as good.

Reggie · 24-03-2006, 09:30 PM

I've wanted to read Iain Banks for ages, but I've yet to find myself in the right mood to pick up a copy of one of his books. Reading your recommendation has rekindled my interest, I'm a big sci-fi fan.

chillitt · 25-03-2006, 12:56 AM

if you are going to try iain m banks dont start with feersum enjin, its a bit... odd...

Crunchie · 28-03-2006, 02:18 PM

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts..

Flippin marvellous!!

Lex · 11-04-2006, 05:56 PM

Just thought I'd get the obligatory Tolkien & Harry Potter mentions out of the way......

I got Treasure Island for Christmas, which is a damn fine book. Wuthering Heights is good too, along with Dracula & Frankenstein.

Never got into Dickens, though. I tried reading The Pickwick Papers a few years ago; I found school textbooks more interesting.

Leofric · 11-04-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Olive

I like knowing what everyone is reading. I'm currently reading 'Anansi Boys' by Neil Gaiman, who is absolutely my favourite author. I'm also sad though, because once I've read it, I'll have read all his books and I'm going to have to wait years to see another one (this one has only just come out).

He's easily one of the most imaginative writers I've ever read.

So what is everyone else reading?

I'm not. I'm current 26,000 words into a Novella I'm writing!

**Will** · 11-04-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Leofric

I'm not. I'm current 26,000 words into a Novella I'm writing!

That's brilliant, I wish I had what it takes to be a writer. So do we get to read any extracts?

Leofric · 12-04-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Forum Admin Will

That's brilliant, I wish I had what it takes to be a writer. So do we get to read any extracts?

Only if it gets published!

13-03-2006, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Olive New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	What are you currently reading? I like knowing what everyone is reading. I'm currently reading 'Anansi Boys' by Neil Gaiman, who is absolutely my favourite author. I'm also sad though, because once I've read it, I'll have read all his books and I'm going to have to wait years to see another one (this one has only just come out). He's easily one of the most imaginative writers I've ever read. So what is everyone else reading?

14-03-2006, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sandman Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 56	I LOVE NEIL GAIMAN! Just look at my name, I've got all of his graphic novels which are amazing. I've also just started reading some of his recent books, in fact I finished 'American Gods' last month, which was simply outstanding. You're right, he is incredibly creative and his stories are the definition of the word 'magical'. The man rocks, I hope he writes a thousand more books. __________________ - ThE SAnDmAn

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22-03-2006, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lex Good Grief.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Posts: 348	Iain Banks is a really good read. I've read most of his general fiction stuff - highly addictive, with plenty of bizarre twists & turns. I've just started reading his sci-fi stuff (Iain M Banks) as well, and those look equally as good.

24-03-2006, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Reggie Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 37	I've wanted to read Iain Banks for ages, but I've yet to find myself in the right mood to pick up a copy of one of his books. Reading your recommendation has rekindled my interest, I'm a big sci-fi fan.

25-03-2006, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
chillitt Running on empty Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: warwick Posts: 435	if you are going to try iain m banks dont start with feersum enjin, its a bit... odd...

28-03-2006, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Crunchie smooth like chocolate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cv? Posts: 28	Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts.. Flippin marvellous!!

11-04-2006, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lex Good Grief.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Posts: 348	Just thought I'd get the obligatory Tolkien & Harry Potter mentions out of the way...... I got Treasure Island for Christmas, which is a damn fine book. Wuthering Heights is good too, along with Dracula & Frankenstein. Never got into Dickens, though. I tried reading The Pickwick Papers a few years ago; I found school textbooks more interesting.