Does anyone have to read any books during the summer, for the next school year? If so, what are they?
Anyone reading any books for fun this summer? If so, what are you reading?
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I have to read a book titled Metamorphosis by Frank K. (I forgot his last name). Somehow that's the only book I'm obligated to read this summer. Last summer I had three.
I'm also waiting for a few books to come out on paperback to read them: Snakehead and Nightrise both by Anthony Horowitz. Or maybe they already have and I just haven't noticed...
Uh, I bought this book on zombie survival. I haven't started it yet though.
I have to read Lord of the Flies and another book I should know about, but I didn't pay attention. =P
I hate the schools making us read over summer. I've actually grown to dislike reading because of this Summer Reading. D=
Quote from: Fish on July 01, 2008, 03:00:36 PM
I have to read Lord of the Flies and another book I should know about, but I didn't pay attention. =P
I hate the schools making us read over summer. I've actually grown to dislike reading because of this Summer Reading. D=
I've actually enjoyed quite a few of the books I've had to read for Summer.
I haven't read much of anything lately though. :-\
I was actually supposed to be reading four, The Odyssey being the only one I remember. However, the Lit teacher from last year quit, and there was no reading list sent out to my knowledge.
Since I'm going into AP Literature, I have to read 5 books. Four are from the AP reading list (I already read an odd play entitled "Seascape", I am currently reading "Thirteen Moons", and then I'll read "Ulysses" and "Catch 22"), and then one "challenging" or "classic" book from the regular reading list.
It was hard finding good books on those lists...most of them seem very depressing and/or boring.
I'm re-reading Eragon and Eldest, since the third Book comes out in August. I finished an Ironman book the day I got it (around 300 pages, btw >_> ), so I'm looking for something extremely long and actually interesting, which is close to impossible.
Quote from: Fish on July 01, 2008, 03:00:36 PM
I have to read Lord of the Flies and another book I should know about, but I didn't pay attention. =P
I hate the schools making us read over summer. I've actually grown to dislike reading because of this Summer Reading. D=
I was going to be reading that during the previous school year, but some sheltering bastard parents complained about how their children shouldn't read that.
I'm not required to read anything, but I get to go to a pizza party if I do >_>.
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 04:18:43 PM
I'm re-reading Eragon and Eldest, since the third Book comes out in August. I finished an Ironman book the day I got it (around 300 pages, btw >_> ), so I'm looking for something extremely long and actually interesting, which is close to impossible.
Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton.
READ IT.
Quote from: Fish on July 01, 2008, 03:00:36 PM
I have to read Lord of the Flies and another book I should know about, but I didn't pay attention. =P
I hate the schools making us read over summer. I've actually grown to dislike reading because of this Summer Reading. D=
I remember LotF. I didn't pay attention for half of it, just like the Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Quote from: Zovistograt on July 01, 2008, 05:02:23 PM
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 04:18:43 PM
I'm re-reading Eragon and Eldest, since the third Book comes out in August. I finished an Ironman book the day I got it (around 300 pages, btw >_> ), so I'm looking for something extremely long and actually interesting, which is close to impossible.
Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton.
READ IT.
How long, what genre, and a basic summary plz D:
I don't have any homework over the summer. :)
I have to read a British Literature book for my Brit. Lit. class. Well, it's not required, but it's recommened. I also need to read some other books for leisure time though, anybody have any suggestions? Like, a lot of them? I would love to know.
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 05:25:05 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on July 01, 2008, 05:02:23 PM
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 04:18:43 PM
I'm re-reading Eragon and Eldest, since the third Book comes out in August. I finished an Ironman book the day I got it (around 300 pages, btw >_> ), so I'm looking for something extremely long and actually interesting, which is close to impossible.
Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton.
READ IT.
How long, what genre, and a basic summary plz D:
about 700 pages
Science Fiction
It's 2350 or something around there, I forget. Humanity has spread across the galaxy via wormhole technology, and conveniently it has also achieved effective immortality. However, this Intersolar Commonwealth is threatened by a strange occurance of a distant star--it disappeared suddenly and without any supernova or collapse, suggesting something strange at work. After much deliberation, the Intersolar Commonwealth sends a faster-than-light ship to investigate, and...well...there you have the title.
It is one of the most engrossing and involved settings I've ever seen. Hamilton tells of at least 30 worlds in very high detail to the point that you want to visit some of them (and stay far away from others), and the many subplots amazingly come together.
However, be prepared to read the 800 page sequel,
Judas Unchained, to find out what happens. Pandora's Star is only half the story.
Quote from: Zovistograt on July 01, 2008, 05:30:46 PM
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 05:25:05 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on July 01, 2008, 05:02:23 PM
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 04:18:43 PM
I'm re-reading Eragon and Eldest, since the third Book comes out in August. I finished an Ironman book the day I got it (around 300 pages, btw >_> ), so I'm looking for something extremely long and actually interesting, which is close to impossible.
Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton.
READ IT.
How long, what genre, and a basic summary plz D:
about 700 pages
Science Fiction
It's 2350 or something around there, I forget. Humanity has spread across the galaxy via wormhole technology, and conveniently it has also achieved effective immortality. However, this Intersolar Commonwealth is threatened by a strange occurance of a distant star--it disappeared suddenly and without any supernova or collapse, suggesting something strange at work. After much deliberation, the Intersolar Commonwealth sends a faster-than-light ship to investigate, and...well...there you have the title.
It is one of the most engrossing and involved settings I've ever seen. Hamilton tells of at least 30 worlds in very high detail to the point that you want to visit some of them (and stay far away from others), and the many subplots amazingly come together.
However, be prepared to read the 800 page sequel, Judas Unchained, to find out what happens. Pandora's Star is only half the story.
That sounds extremely interesting, and I must have it ASAP >_>
However, I can lock in that "nerd" status from reading it. The book doesn't even have to have the title on it and people will think I'm reading the dictionary :P
I have to read three books over the summer, whichever I want.
I'm currently reading Slash, which you should be able to tell is Slash's biography.
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 05:36:41 PM
That sounds extremely interesting, and I must have it ASAP >_>
However, I can lock in that "nerd" status from reading it. The book doesn't even have to have the title on it and people will think I'm reading the dictionary :P
(http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n11/n55220.jpg)
cover cool enough to neutralize that y/n
Quote from: Zovistograt on July 01, 2008, 05:39:52 PM
Quote from: Byte on July 01, 2008, 05:36:41 PM
That sounds extremely interesting, and I must have it ASAP >_>
However, I can lock in that "nerd" status from reading it. The book doesn't even have to have the title on it and people will think I'm reading the dictionary :P
(http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n11/n55220.jpg)
cover cool enough to neutralize that y/n
That looks awesome, but it would more than likely make it worse :P
That Pandora's Star novel sounds interesting.
I don't have to read anything during vacation, but I might consider as I sometimes have nothing to do at home. O_o
How many pages is the book?
I think I might have to look into that book one of these days. Sounds very interesting.
Quote from: darklink140 on July 01, 2008, 05:46:36 PM
That Pandora's Star novel sounds interesting.
I don't have to read anything during vacation, but I might consider as I sometimes have nothing to do at home. O_o
How many pages is the book?
I think Zovistograt said it was about 700 pages.
Quote from: Chaos on July 01, 2008, 05:51:05 PM
I think I might have to look into that book one of these days. Sounds very interesting.
Quote from: darklink140 on July 01, 2008, 05:46:36 PM
That Pandora's Star novel sounds interesting.
I don't have to read anything during vacation, but I might consider as I sometimes have nothing to do at home. O_o
How many pages is the book?
I think Zovistograt said it was about 700 pages.
Hm..
that sounds good.
There's a sequel right? 800 pages? Are there only two books?
Quote from: darklink140 on July 01, 2008, 05:53:09 PM
Quote from: Chaos on July 01, 2008, 05:51:05 PM
I think I might have to look into that book one of these days. Sounds very interesting.
Quote from: darklink140 on July 01, 2008, 05:46:36 PM
That Pandora's Star novel sounds interesting.
I don't have to read anything during vacation, but I might consider as I sometimes have nothing to do at home. O_o
How many pages is the book?
I think Zovistograt said it was about 700 pages.
Hm..
that sounds good.
There's a sequel right? 800 pages? Are there only two books?
In that story arc, yes. They are collectively called the Commonwealth Saga.
However, there are other books that are set in the same setting. There's a prequel called
Misspent Youth that is about when the first people became effectively immortal via clinics, and he recently apparently finished one set 700 more years into the future about a vaguely-touched on and very mysterious subplot: the High Angel.
Quote from: Lotos on July 01, 2008, 05:03:53 PM
Quote from: Fish on July 01, 2008, 03:00:36 PM
I have to read Lord of the Flies and another book I should know about, but I didn't pay attention. =P
I hate the schools making us read over summer. I've actually grown to dislike reading because of this Summer Reading. D=
I remember LotF. I didn't pay attention for half of it, just like the Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar was awesome.
Et tu Brute?
I've read: 9th Pendragon, the Judas Strain, and When the Wind Blows
I am starting to get into manga. I also recently bought Earth: the Squeal. I also may pick up Just How Stupid Are We?: Facing the Truth About the American Voter.
Apparently I have to read some book and do a 13+ page report on it, but I just found out yesterday.
I'll probably just end up not doing it.