5 Books On My Desk

[keiramarcos]

The fact is that I mostly buy ebooks these days but our house is loaded down with print books that we bought before we had devices for ebook reading because both my husband and I are both avid readers. He also has a serious hard-on for audio books. Nine times out of ten, he's listening to audio book on his mp3 player instead of actual music.

1. The 15th Edition of the Chicago Style Manual (because I'm currently editing an article for a magazine that is due next week)

2. Master/slave Relations: Handbook of Theory and Practice by Dr. Robert J. Rubel (because I'm considering scenarios for the next TTB story)

3. Killers: The Most Barbaric Murderers of Our Times by Nigel Cawthorne (professional project research)

4. He Shall Thunder in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters (because it's my favorite book in that series)

5. The Shelter of Stone by Jean Auel (because a new book in this series is coming out soon and I was brushing up on it so I could be prepared for the hardcore reading session I'll have on my Kindle when it comes out)

Comments

[ocean22193.livejournal.com]

I love to read too! Once I was able to read I started reading harder and harder books. I started reading high school/college level books between 4th and 6th grade. And I used to read 100s of books in a year, and like a dozen in a week. I started reading less when I got my own computer and started spending more time on the internet, but I still do read a lot, more than any of my friends, in fact I've finished four (about to be 5) books in the last week. I also, somehow, finished the last Harry Potter book in less than 24 hours; I started at like noon once I got it, and finished at like 3 a.m., and I was interrupted multiple times because it was the first day of camp and I had to get all settled in and stuff. It all comes from my father's side of the family, he has this whole little library that I spend most of my afternoons in; there is also a bookshelf in my parents room, and three down in the basement (two of which come up to about my hips height wise and are almost as tall as I am length wise) that filled with his books. And then I have a bookshelf in my room, one on the landing outside my door, and two giant ones down in the basement. I absolutely love books. I've been reading more ebooks too though, they just make traveling easier. I have a Kindle (dad got one for me, my mom, and my sister after he got his), but I read my ebooks on my iPad (Christmas gift, again, all four of us have one [my grandparents have one too]) because it simulates an actual book because when you "turn the page", you don't click a button, you drag your finger across the screen and it looks like your turning the page, I love it.

What's on my iPad right now:
#1 "Arrows" trilogy by Mercedes Lackey
#2 "Winds of Fate" by Mercedes Lackey
#3 "Exile's Valor" by Mercedes Lackey (sensing a trend? she's one of my favorite authors)
#4 "By the Sword" by Mercedes Lackey (All of the ebooks I have by her are ALL from her Valdemar Universe [the books for this universe covers about 3000 years of history and they are amazing])
#5 "Reserved for the Cat" by Mercedes Lackey (audiobook, from her Elemental Masters universe [Victorian era England, with elemental magic; beautifully written; absolutely amazing books])
#6 "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin (first in the Song of Ice and Fire series, absolutely amazing books; I'm re-reading the first one because HBO is making it into a tv series that's being released in April, and it's partially directed by the author so it should be awesome and really close to the book. And on top of all that, Jason Momoa plays a really sexy, always shirtless, tattooed, long haired, vicious yet gentle with his woman, chieftain of a nomadic (they're horse people), warrior tribe; I was drooling the first time I saw him in his full get up, it was really fucking hot)

Sorry about the long comment, but, if you hadn't noticed yet, I'm really opinionated/talkative when it comes to things I'm passionate about.

[optimouse.livejournal.com]

Wait, WHAT?! Jason Momoa is slated to play Khal Drogo?
I really must find a way to watch the television series without getting cable.

[ocean22193.livejournal.com]

Is it possible? Have I actually found another A Song of Ice and Fire fan? Yay! But yeah, Jason Momoa is playing Khal Drogo and it is SUPER hot AND sexy! They'll probably play the episodes online and I think that they're going to put them on iTunes; I'm not entirely sure though. But, the show is going to be absolutely amazing. They did age some of the characters though, mainly Jon Snow, Robb, and Dany, they made them 17 I think, probably because it's one thing to read about a 14 year old girl being given to a man of indeterminate age (even though it's normal in their society) but it's another thing to actually see it, and since the boys are her age, I'm guessing they aged them too. But George R.R. Martin is one of the co-executive producers so he must have approved it. I can't wait!

[optimouse.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes, I actually approve the upward-aging, in this. I've seen the Sci-Fi Channel adaptation of Children of Dune, and they aged Ghanima and Leto II, of which I thought it really brought home to viewers some of the incestuousness that is inherent in their relationship.

So, yes I'm a fan of the book series, and in fact that just [http://optimouse.livejournal.com/13324.html] featured in my livejournal...

What calls you in 'Song of Ice and Fire'?

[ocean22193.livejournal.com]

It's just such a compelling story. I started reading and before I knew i, I was half way through the first book. The world is so well thought out, especially the fact that one season can last for GENERATIONS is so amazing. And all the politics, intrigue, secrets, and just plain drama all mixed together with a side of fear of what's beyond the wall and across the sea and a sprinkle of fear for the coming winter is just such a heady mixture, and I just love it. And with that added supernatural element...just GOD, it's amazing. My favorite characters are Jon Snow, Dany and her dragons and her advisor Ser Jorah Mormont, the Starks and the dire wolves, Tyrion, and Khal Drogo; I just love all them, but I think Jon and Dany may be my favorite favorite characters.

[tamstercmt.livejournal.com]

Whenever the latest Harry Potter would come out, I would tell my kids to go find something else to do and don't bug me. I'd get comfy and spend the whole day reading. We would have takeout for dinner. I read the last one in about 12 hours.

Seeing as you like fantasy, have you ever read Marion Zimmer Bradley? I never read the Darkover novels, but my alltime favorite book EVER is The Mists of Avalon. It's the Arthurian legend told by the women's POV. 900+ pages but worth the read.

[ocean22193.livejournal.com]

I've heard of her, haven't read her books though. Have you ever read T.A. Barron's books? I know their considered teen or kid books, but so is Harry Potter, and their really well written. They're all fantasy and most are centered around Arthurian legend, specifically Merlin. You've heard of the Lost Years of Merlin series right? I've only read the first of those. But the following series, I absolutely loved. It's called the Great Tree of Avalon series, the first one is Child of the Dark Prophecy and I highly recommend it. Depending on how old and what your kids' interests are, they might like them if you're not interested.

[tamstercmt.livejournal.com]

I've seen those titles but haven't read any of them. I need to read more YA and elementary level books, since that's who I'll be teaching. I'll be looking them up and adding them to my kindle! Thanks!

[ocean22193.livejournal.com]

Okay, this is a little creepy...I want to be a teacher, an elementary age teacher (or high school; so long as I don't have to deal with middle school kids0. Are you going to be an English teacher? I want to be a History teacher.

teaching

[tamstercmt.livejournal.com]

I'm doing a dual major in elementary education/special education. I decided not to teach middle & high school - someone would get smart with me and I'd have to take them out. My granddaughter just turned 13 and she reinforces that lesson on a regular basis! I decided to do special education because, having a son with ADHD, I can appreciate the struggles some kids deal with.

That's great that you want to be a teacher. It's definitely a calling, IMHO. I tend to pick careers that don't pay well but I get to help people.

Teacher definitely aren't in it for the money.