The 2nd "What are you reading now" thread

[Sketi]

I’m the same with capacity to read .

I used to read heaps but these days I find my head is so full of work and life stuff and I’m always so tired that I just can’t get engaged with a book

I’m going to try Murakami next , they sound interesting and I love Japanese culture

Murakami is my dude.

I started Norwegian Wood for the 2nd time - great book but damn I was depressed when I read it last time. The book is so clearly about depression and I didn't even realise, I just fell in love with it.

I could easily have inhaled it again but decided to try something else. There is too much I haven't read. On The Great Gatsby now instead - good stuff.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Last couple I have read

The dry: pretty decent but saw the movie first and the movie was pretty good so eh

The road: was alright, a little repetitive though

Salem’s lot: really enjoying this one so far, takes a while to get going but that’s kinda the point in building atmosphere and characters.. don’t think I’ve read a Stephen king book I haven’t liked

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Love Salem's Lot.

I think it was his first book with a big cast of characters. Had a decent ending too from memory unlike like a lot of King's books.

 

[ricardogp]

Currently reading "Reasons not to worry" by Brigid Delaney. A 'practical' approach to Stoicism.

Quite good so far. Lends a bit of clarity and application compared to the original texts.


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[Consolaçao]

Just started Tim Winton’s new novel.. so far, so different.

 

[HitTheNailOnTheHead]

Atlas Shrugged

 

[Madas]

Atlas Shrugged

Great book
Read it many years ago but it’s one of my favourites

she certainly gets you thinking

 

[demondavey]

In the last week I have finished;

The Night Manager
Heart of Darkness
Water - John Boyne

Two absolute classics and I really enjoyed Water. I am now reading Earth by John Boyne.

 

[demondavey]

Have read quite a few books since last posting in here

Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis great concept but felt it difficult to get my head around exactly how he distinguishes websites like Amazon from normal marketplaces, I kind of get his argument but also have trouble explaining it - probably got just as much from watching him on Q&A and a couple of other interviews he did

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami - I loved this book, found it very easy to read and some great concepts played with. I also read Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World which was still ok but not as great or enjoyable. I have Kafka on the Shore on my bedside table to read shortly as well.

Titan Sinking, Titan Shattered & Titan Screwed, a trilogy of books about pre-Attitude Era WWF. Bret Hart is probably my favourite wrestler of all time and the backstage politics at this time in WWF were insane with Hart/Michaels and the Kliq. Easy reads, very enjoyable if youre into this stuff.

A Scanner Darkly, I saw the animated film years ago and liked it, I found this just OK. I read it a while ago now so having trouble remembering the specifics but I remember I liked the concept but a bit let down by the execution and the ending.

A Short History of Greece and A Short History of Russia - I really like these especially the Greece one, will definitely be buying more of this series. Really good to give a broad overview of the history before delving into specific eras/personalities. I had a decent understanding of Ancient Greece and modern Greece but not a lot of the 1500-2000 years in between. This filled the gaps nicely, especially the Byzantine period. I read a Short History of Russia after watching the doco series on Netflix the Cold War and the Atomic Bomb. Very good overview of modern Russia, I have Putin's People to read shortly as well.

The Palestine Laboratory by Anthony Lowenstein, great book and very topical obviously, thought the writing was a bit hard to get through at times but very important document of the tech used by the IDF/Mossad and the implications for the rest of the world.

Crossing the Line by Nick McKenzie about the BRS defamation trial and war crimes allegations. Brilliant book, must read for every Australian. McKenzie has been my favourite journo for some time now and this book did not disappoint - when are the prosecutions going to start???

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Fire & Blood by GRRM - enjoyable enough but give us the conclusion to the Song of Ice and Fire books for God's sake!

The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson - I found this an easy read and enjoyable but felt it ultimately went nowhere. I was hooked in the first chapter with the mystery surrounding the text sent to various people around the world (neurologists and psychologists from memory) but that was then dropped. Very HST style immersive journalism which isn't bad necessarily considering HST is one of my favourite writers but again I felt this just didn't really go anywhere so while enjoyable to read I felt a bit let down by the end.

Dune by Frank Herbert - second attempt at this, first time I only got 100 pages in. I really enjoyed it and now considering whether to read the sequels. As a huge David Lynch fan I'll have to check out his movie and also the doco Jodorowsky's Dune. I watched Holy Mountain years ago while under the influence and thought it was remarkable, would loved to have seen what Jodorowsky could have done with Dune.

Great list!

I have a short history of Russia and I’d like to read Dune and A Scanner Darkly.

 

[ricardogp]

Just finished reading "The first 15 lives of Harry August". Really enjoyed it. A bit of a twist on a time-Travel thriller. Good world-building and a climatic ending.


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[Madas]

Have read quite a few books since last posting in here

Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis great concept but felt it difficult to get my head around exactly how he distinguishes websites like Amazon from normal marketplaces, I kind of get his argument but also have trouble explaining it - probably got just as much from watching him on Q&A and a couple of other interviews he did

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami - I loved this book, found it very easy to read and some great concepts played with. I also read Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World which was still ok but not as great or enjoyable. I have Kafka on the Shore on my bedside table to read shortly as well.

Titan Sinking, Titan Shattered & Titan Screwed, a trilogy of books about pre-Attitude Era WWF. Bret Hart is probably my favourite wrestler of all time and the backstage politics at this time in WWF were insane with Hart/Michaels and the Kliq. Easy reads, very enjoyable if youre into this stuff.

A Scanner Darkly, I saw the animated film years ago and liked it, I found this just OK. I read it a while ago now so having trouble remembering the specifics but I remember I liked the concept but a bit let down by the execution and the ending.

A Short History of Greece and A Short History of Russia - I really like these especially the Greece one, will definitely be buying more of this series. Really good to give a broad overview of the history before delving into specific eras/personalities. I had a decent understanding of Ancient Greece and modern Greece but not a lot of the 1500-2000 years in between. This filled the gaps nicely, especially the Byzantine period. I read a Short History of Russia after watching the doco series on Netflix the Cold War and the Atomic Bomb. Very good overview of modern Russia, I have Putin's People to read shortly as well.

The Palestine Laboratory by Anthony Lowenstein, great book and very topical obviously, thought the writing was a bit hard to get through at times but very important document of the tech used by the IDF/Mossad and the implications for the rest of the world.

Crossing the Line by Nick McKenzie about the BRS defamation trial and war crimes allegations. Brilliant book, must read for every Australian. McKenzie has been my favourite journo for some time now and this book did not disappoint - when are the prosecutions going to start???

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Fire & Blood by GRRM - enjoyable enough but give us the conclusion to the Song of Ice and Fire books for God's sake!

The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson - I found this an easy read and enjoyable but felt it ultimately went nowhere. I was hooked in the first chapter with the mystery surrounding the text sent to various people around the world (neurologists and psychologists from memory) but that was then dropped. Very HST style immersive journalism which isn't bad necessarily considering HST is one of my favourite writers but again I felt this just didn't really go anywhere so while enjoyable to read I felt a bit let down by the end.

Dune by Frank Herbert - second attempt at this, first time I only got 100 pages in. I really enjoyed it and now considering whether to read the sequels. As a huge David Lynch fan I'll have to check out his movie and also the doco Jodorowsky's Dune. I watched Holy Mountain years ago while under the influence and thought it was remarkable, would loved to have seen what Jodorowsky could have done with Dune.

Very coincidental, your first few books is what I’m working through at the moment Just finished “Kafka on the shore “
Enjoyed it for its uniqueness but it was pretty out there and a bit disconnected, maybe it was the translation . Will probably read Wind up Bird next .

Have started Technofuedalism but too early to judge yet

 

[Demonic Ascent]

Very coincidental, your first few books is what I’m working through at the moment Just finished “Kafka on the shore “
Enjoyed it for its uniqueness but it was pretty out there and a bit disconnected, maybe it was the translation . Will probably read Wind up Bird next .

Have started Technofuedalism but too early to judge yet

Yeah I liked "Kafka" but Wind Up Bird was more enjoyable for me. Both definitely out there and a bit disconnected so will be interested to hear your take on Wind Up Bird, I really loved that book.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Got 'Jacked' for Christmas, the history of Rockstar up to the release of GTA4, by David Kushner, the author of 'Masters of Doom'.

It's nowhere near as good as 'Masters of Doom'. I suspect the boys at id were far less secretive than Rockstar. 'Masters of Doom' reads like a cohesive story, whereas 'Jacked' reads more like a series of unrelated interviews stuck together.

Currently reading 'Elantris' by Brandon Sanderson, another Christmas present. Enjoying it a lot. Will then re-read the Stormlight Archive now that I have the latest book (Wind and Truth). You guessed it, another Christmas present!