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Julien · 12-29-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christie

I have ripped thru the first two Hunger Games books and am almost finished with the third... I was surprised in that I couldn't put them down!

I just started the third book yesterday. I really enjoyed them, what a good trilogy.

I guess the movie is on my to do list.

TheDreadPirateRoberts · 12-29-2011, 04:25 PM

stone butch blues by leslie feinberg

Medusa · 12-30-2011, 10:40 AM

I plowed....and I do mean PLOWED...through "The Hunger Games" trilogy over Christmas.

Started the first book on the 23rd and finished with the last book by Christmas evening. I was entertained, which is saying a lot considering how much I read and how many books I run into that are just...bad.

"The Hunger Games" was entertaining and smart in a lot of areas. It wasn't perfect, don't get me wrong. There were several moments when I was frustrated and the last book dragged in several spots.

Over all? Good series.

I am now starting on "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski. It's 709 pages which I LOVE when I need something meaty and is already looking like a complete eye-fuck with the way it's written.

Slowpurr · 12-30-2011, 12:14 PM

'Sacred Country' - Rose Tremain

girl_dee · 01-03-2012, 03:10 PM

Book of Negroes

by Lawrence Hill

I can't put it down, a sad but enlightening book

Fancy · 01-04-2012, 09:10 AM

Envy ~ Sandra Brown

Princess · 01-04-2012, 02:18 PM

I am also reading The Hunger Games, such a fantastic read!

TheDreadPirateRoberts · 01-04-2012, 04:57 PM

beowulf....i dug out an old english book and i knew i needed to read it again

Greco · 01-05-2012, 06:03 PM

"Ultra Marathon Man Confessions of
an All Night Runner"- Dean Karnazes

Inspiring

Greco

Semantics · 01-05-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not.
Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements.
It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco,
who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors.
Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is
but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will.
Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love
—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved,
from the cast of extraordinary circus performers to the patrons,
hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.

I like it so far.

tantalizingfemme · 01-05-2012, 07:48 PM

I just ordered:

Scarred: A Memoir by George Molho

and a book from when I was young that scared the crap out of me

Watcher in the Woods

Anyone who is reading Steve Job's book... how do you like the book? I am thinking about getting that one soon.

AtLast · 01-06-2012, 08:32 AM

Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right - Thomas Frank

Kätzchen · 01-07-2012, 03:00 AM

I finally finished Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (2003) and wow, what an intense historical account of what happened at the World's Fair in Chicago at the turn of the century (late 1890s)! I found it to be dense in factual information as well as rich in history of culture during that period of time. I'm definately keeping this book!

I got another book today at Powell's because traffic was nearing gridlock conditions tonight:

Laini Taylor's - Daughter of Smoke and Bone (September 2011)

Taylor's book is the first of a trilogy, with the second book due later this fall (2012). The genre is sci-fi and not to give too much of the story away, the story is about Chimeras, angels and a girl who lives in Prague (with peacock blue hair)!

Laini Taylor is the author of the National Book Award finalist Lips Touch, as well as the novels Blackbringer, which Kirkus said "belongs at the top of everyone's fantasy must-read list," and Silksinger. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, and their daughter, Clementine.

Here's a NYTs review: >>> LINK <<<

girl_dee · 01-07-2012, 04:03 PM

Just finished reading

"Butterbox Babies" by Bette Cahill.

What an amazing and sad stories of babies that were sold and/or murdered in a home for unwed mothers in Nova Scotia.

It's a quick read if anyone is interested.

Tawse · 01-09-2012, 05:43 AM

About half way through "Divergent" and I've decided it's the strong woman's answer to Twilight. Some good light romance but the lead protagonist (female) is not weak and her potential boyfriend would never consider her weak. No saturated pining (yet, please don't let there be).

that being said, this new YA dystopian future genre... ROUGH. lol

StillettoDoll · 01-09-2012, 06:02 AM

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Honey · 01-09-2012, 06:03 AM

Forum.......

ScandalAndy · 01-09-2012, 06:51 AM

I'm halfway through the 3rd book in the "Game of Thrones" series. I want to read them all before I watch the show. So far I'm so engrossed that I spend every free second reading.

Tawse · 01-11-2012, 07:10 AM

Finished "Divergent" last night.

Hmmmm. I can see certain "formulas" starting to develop within the YA Dystopian genre. I know all genre's have a bit of formula to them - but it's disheartening when it's so obvious (not talking about the fact that most are after a huge war - that is after all what defines the genre).

This trilogy has potential - but it is no Hunger Games. Maybe it's a bad thing to read Hunger Games first as far as the genre goes. Kinda like reading Lord of the Rings before the Dragonlance series...

Hmmmmm

AtLast · 01-11-2012, 11:40 AM

Greedy Bastards! by Dylan Ratigan. And in the middle of my annual re-read of This Side of Paridise, F Scott Fitzgerald.

12-30-2011, 10:40 AM	#1043
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,871 Times in 7,835 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	I plowed....and I do mean PLOWED...through "The Hunger Games" trilogy over Christmas. Started the first book on the 23rd and finished with the last book by Christmas evening. I was entertained, which is saying a lot considering how much I read and how many books I run into that are just...bad. "The Hunger Games" was entertaining and smart in a lot of areas. It wasn't perfect, don't get me wrong. There were several moments when I was frustrated and the last book dragged in several spots. Over all? Good series. I am now starting on "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski. It's 709 pages which I LOVE when I need something meaty and is already looking like a complete eye-fuck with the way it's written. __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

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01-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#1051
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 4,010 Times in 823 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Soon to be reading... I just ordered: Scarred: A Memoir by George Molho and a book from when I was young that scared the crap out of me Watcher in the Woods Anyone who is reading Steve Job's book... how do you like the book? I am thinking about getting that one soon.

01-07-2012, 03:00 AM	#1053
Kätzchen Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Monogamously Attached to my boyfriend and future husband. Join Date: May 2010 Location: He’s usually with me unless I am with Him. Posts: 15,084 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 36,022 Thanked 31,987 Times in 9,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	I finally finished Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (2003) and wow, what an intense historical account of what happened at the World's Fair in Chicago at the turn of the century (late 1890s)! I found it to be dense in factual information as well as rich in history of culture during that period of time. I'm definately keeping this book! I got another book today at Powell's because traffic was nearing gridlock conditions tonight: Laini Taylor's - Daughter of Smoke and Bone (September 2011) Taylor's book is the first of a trilogy, with the second book due later this fall (2012). The genre is sci-fi and not to give too much of the story away, the story is about Chimeras, angels and a girl who lives in Prague (with peacock blue hair)! Laini Taylor is the author of the National Book Award finalist Lips Touch, as well as the novels Blackbringer, which Kirkus said "belongs at the top of everyone's fantasy must-read list," and Silksinger. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, and their daughter, Clementine. Here's a NYTs review: >>> LINK <<< __________________ Kätzchen _____ ______

01-09-2012, 06:02 AM	#1056
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01-04-2012, 04:57 PM	#1048
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01-06-2012, 08:32 AM	#1052
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01-07-2012, 04:03 PM	#1054
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,956 Times in 13,922 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	Just finished reading "Butterbox Babies" by Bette Cahill. What an amazing and sad stories of babies that were sold and/or murdered in a home for unwed mothers in Nova Scotia. It's a quick read if anyone is interested.

01-09-2012, 05:43 AM	#1055
Tawse Member How Do You Identify?: TG Gender Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 730 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 2,739 Times in 644 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	About half way through "Divergent" and I've decided it's the strong woman's answer to Twilight. Some good light romance but the lead protagonist (female) is not weak and her potential boyfriend would never consider her weak. No saturated pining (yet, please don't let there be). that being said, this new YA dystopian future genre... ROUGH. lol

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01-09-2012, 06:51 AM	#1058
ScandalAndy Member How Do You Identify?: human femme spitfire Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: it's official! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: east coast USA Posts: 1,167 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,758 Thanked 3,220 Times in 753 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I'm halfway through the 3rd book in the "Game of Thrones" series. I want to read them all before I watch the show. So far I'm so engrossed that I spend every free second reading. __________________ The joy of discovery is certainly the liveliest that the mind of man can ever feel. - Claude Bernard (1813-78)

01-11-2012, 07:10 AM	#1059
Tawse Member How Do You Identify?: TG Gender Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 730 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 2,739 Times in 644 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Finished "Divergent" last night. Hmmmm. I can see certain "formulas" starting to develop within the YA Dystopian genre. I know all genre's have a bit of formula to them - but it's disheartening when it's so obvious (not talking about the fact that most are after a huge war - that is after all what defines the genre). This trilogy has potential - but it is no Hunger Games. Maybe it's a bad thing to read Hunger Games first as far as the genre goes. Kinda like reading Lord of the Rings before the Dragonlance series... Hmmmmm

01-11-2012, 11:40 AM	#1060
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,829 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Greedy Bastards! by Dylan Ratigan. And in the middle of my annual re-read of This Side of Paridise, F Scott Fitzgerald.

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