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Favorite authorsPatricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Meg Cabot, Mercedes Lackey, Stephenie Meyer, Tamora Pierce (Shared favorites)
About meIn general I’m outgoing and a bit out there. I love being goofy, and acting a bit insane with whoever is willing to join me. I love laughing and making people laugh; I have a bit of a mischievous streak and a quirky sense of humor.
Obviously I like to read if I’m here, but I also enjoy watching movies, even the ones I’ve already seen 10 times; especially if I get to watch my friends reaction to my favorite parts. I enjoy going out and doing random stuff – like going out for Chinese food in the middle of a snowstorm, just because. Or taking advantage of a random ice storm by ice-skating on the parking lot at 2 am. My favorite is kidnapping friends and taking them out to dinner.
I got my degree in physics. I had a blast doing it and I am now trying to put that degree to good use. Though multiple people have told me that I’m not a typical physics person. Should I find that insulting? I mean I am a physics person. I love physics, and miss it, but then seeing as how I work in a bookstore, and train horses, and don’t talk about physics at the dinner table, maybe they do have a point . . . oh well. Lol. :-P
And lastly I love quotes, but only when they mean something to me . . .
“I do not have a psychiatrist and I do not want one, for the simple reason that if he listened to me long enough, he might become disturbed.” - James Thurber
“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.” – Jane Wagner
Note: My user name comes from Jim Butcher's third book in his Codex Alera Series, Cursor's Fury.
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About my libraryCurrently Reading:
Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet
Just Recently Finish:
Absolutely Enchanting (will definitely be re-reading):
Fire Study - Maria V. Snyder
Magic Study - Maria V. Snyder
Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder
Sundays at Tiffany's - James Patterson
Surviving the Applewhites - Stephanie S. Tolan
Deadline - Chris Crutcher
City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare
Great read (will also most likely re-read):
The Squire, His Knight, & His Lady - Gerald Morris
The Squire's Tale - Gerald Morris
Brisingr - Christopher Paolini
Breaking Dawn - Stephenie Meyer
Dragon Slippers - Jessica Day George
A Certain Slant of Light - Laura Whitcomb
Enjoyed:
Princess Academy - Shannon Hale
Alpha and Omega - Patricia Briggs
Heroes Adrift - Moira J. Moore
The Hero Strikes Back - Moira J. Moore
The Princess and the Hound - Mette Ivie Harrison
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher - Bruce Coville
Transformation – Carol Berg
Chosen - P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Sundancer - Shelley Peterson
Ehh:
The Last Dragon - Silvana De Mari
My Side of the Mountain - Jean Craighead George (This would have been much higher if it wasn't for about the last half a page of the book, and especially the last line. Such a book killer.)
The Mistmantle Chronicles: Urchin of the Riding Star - M.I. McAllister
Leven Thumps And the Gateway to Foo - Obert Skye
Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale - Holly Black
No Flying in the House - Betty Brock
Re-Reads:
Captain's Fury - Jim Butcher
Cursor's Fury - Jim Butcher
Academ's Fury - Jim Butcher
Furies of Calderon - Jim Butcher
Eldest - Christopher Paolini
Eragon - Christopher Paolini
Valley of the Horses - Jean M. Auel
Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer
New Moon - Stephenie Meyer
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer
Coast Road - Barbara Delinsky
My Reading Style:
I really enjoy fantasy with a bit of romance thrown in every now and again. Up until Harry Potter I had never read a fantasy novel, and wasn't even that big of a reader. (I had always resented the books they made us read in high school.) And now, ever since I realized there was this whole genre full of books ready to take me to all different worlds I’m enjoying getting “lost.” I love all the daydreaming that reading opens up to you. For someone whose mind never turns off, it makes for much more pleasant down time. ^_^
I don’t just read adult fantasy. I find both teen and young adult books enchanting and often times enjoy them more then some of the adult novels I have read. There’s something special about books not written for adults. The best way of describing it sometimes is that they are more simple and sometimes a bit more innocent. I hate when an author tries to create some great, amazing, world coming to an end, lost and emotional/physically downtrodden but now found hero, epic fantasy; oh and we can't forget the token romance part, and fails for the trying. I also hate books with treachery as a main theme, and books that are overall depressing/sad and I cut down on that when I read the younger stuff.
I love books that make me cheer out loud, laugh, and squirm, or stamp my foot in anger while reading. I REALLY get into my books, and take them personally. My old roommates used to say it was fun to listen to me read. lol.
Though I’ve finally read enough that I’m now picky and may not finish a series that I’ve started if it isn’t to my liking, I’m always looking for new books and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. (Even if my yet to be read list is ever growing, lol.)
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posted by Irisheyz77 at 7:30 am (EST) on Jun 11, 2008
I just got give the Percy Jackson book by my mother so it is sitting on the TBR pile now. I seem to be inundated with books at the moment my amazon ordered books arrived, my library requested books arrived, got books recently for my birthday. I usually give library books priority as they are hard to get sometimes so Percy has slipped in the TBR order. Working through Jasper Ffords "Next Amongst sequels" currently.
I am not embarrassed to admit I read kiddie books any more as I find a lot of them are more sophisticated these days then some "grown up" books.
Oh got the new Harry Dresden book in the mail today SOOOOOOO excited. Will have to wait though till I get an uninterrupted weekend as I cant bear to have to put an exciting book down and wait a whole day while I go to work LOL.
Cheers
posted by Caspettee at 3:34 am (EST) on May 8, 2008
Ah was going to post you a note to recommend the Ranger's Apprentice series but I see you have already discovered it. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I am, I have just ordered books 3 and 4 from the library.
Cheers
posted by Caspettee at 9:46 am (EST) on May 6, 2008
I like them very much. I haven't been reading a lot of this kind of epic fantasy lately (as opposed to urban fantasy), so it was a treat to discover this series (thanks to you and Irish pointing the way, of course). My favorite was Cursor's Fury, though I thought Captain's Fury was wonderful, esp. now that Tavi is coming into his own. I'm really looking forward to the next one, to see what new talents and strengths he picks up in the land of the Cane and how he manages to turn them into allies (as he seems to be able to do with pretty much every enemy he's met so far), and then I guess only one more after that? :( I really like the humor in these, which is different from Harry Dresden's brand of humor, and the relationship between Tavi and Kitai is so exciting. I mean, I don't usually like the hero's woman in these kinds of fantasies, they're usually idiots or annoying in some way, but Kitai is so cool!
posted by Storeetllr at 9:16 pm (EST) on Apr 28, 2008
Tell me. What is it that you liked about it? I really don't understand. And please don't come back with the statement that Edward is so dreamy. A few of my friends said that and to me its not a convincing arguement.
posted by Irisheyz77 at 8:59 pm (EST) on Apr 28, 2008
I'm glad you said that they got better as they went along, because, for the first 1/3 of the book, I wasn't thrilled. But, I figured I'd keep going, finish at least the one, so I could say I tried. Well, by the time I was halfway into it, I was getting really hooked, and toward the end, I couldn't put it down and read late into the night to the end (to the detriment of my ability to do my job the next day ~ lol).
Anyway, just thought I'd say you and Irish were too right!
posted by Storeetllr at 10:25 pm (EST) on Apr 12, 2008
You have an amazing collection of books in your library. Hopefully I will be able to find some books I can read from your recommendations.
Caspettee
posted by Caspettee at 6:26 pm (EST) on Mar 14, 2008
Believe it or not, I actually haven't read Captain's Fury yet! I know it's probably fantastic because I love everything Jim Butcher writes. If you've read it, do tell...how was it?
I'm having a hard time answering your question about my favorite Jim Butcher series. As you know, they are so different in terms of genre/writing style. I initially started out with his Dresden Files (of which I am proudly obsessed) and then I read Furies of Calderon and was blown away. Bottom line, I'll read anything the man writes!
Happy reading,
Tina
posted by TinazReading at 4:23 am (EST) on Mar 8, 2008
I'm looking forward to Ink Enchange as well. I think it will be interesting to see how Marr's develops her world of faerie. Marr is also planning on writing a Manga series that involve the Winter Girl's who became free from their duties. Those should be out some time in 2009.
posted by Irisheyz77 at 8:47 am (EST) on Feb 28, 2008
posted by Irisheyz77 at 9:03 am (EST) on Feb 8, 2008
I also feel the same way about the books as you do. I loved Furies when I read it. Then I read Academ's and Cursor's and with each one I thought, these books are so great and Furies just sucks in comparison. Though I know that it truly a book most excellent when compared to other books outside the Alera world. I have given the first 3 to a friend of mine who liked the Dresden books and keep telling her to read them. However, when giving her books 2 & 3 I raved so much about them and kept saying just how much more spectacular they are in comparison to the first one that she finally told me to stop. She was like you are making me not want to read Furies and to just skip to Academ's. To which I told her quite firmly. Oh no you must start at the beginning. There is so much that happens there that it can't be missed...and to read Furies really makes you appreciate Tavi and all that is to come.
I plan on starting Captain's as soon as the early reviewer books that I have are done. I really want to read it, but don't at the same time. The not wanting to read comes solely from the fact that its the last one published to date. I came into the series a little late and have been able to bounce from one book to the next. Relishing in each new tale. Once I finish Captain's its going to be a long wait until December. Not too long ago I was really looking forward to Small Favor coming out...but after Cursor's I just don't have that same anticipation. Not sure if I'd ever like the Dresden Files if I started on the Alera series first. Harry is just so different than Tavi, he isn't as real.
posted by Irisheyz77 at 8:08 am (EST) on Feb 7, 2008
posted by Irisheyz77 at 7:36 am (EST) on Feb 6, 2008
posted by Irisheyz77 at 11:34 am (EST) on Dec 25, 2007
Harry and friends will always be a love of mine...but I think that Amara and Tavi will be sitting right up there beside Harry before this book is done.
posted by Irisheyz77 at 7:39 pm (EST) on Nov 27, 2007
Rather than post the answer generally as it is a spoiler, I thought it better to reply here
if you prefer to keep the suspense then delete this now.....
The probation I believe you are talking about is the Curse of Damocles (sp?) this is a fairly major subplot throughout the first book and is resolved at the end of that book - and as there are future books it is safe to say he doe snot get his head cut off..... There continues to be a lot of tension between Harry and the Council - the precise laws of magic how and when they can be bent of broken etc etc form quite a few subplots through each book. Proven Guilty is another book where they take quite a major role, and it is all the better for it. The Laws are part of the continued narrative tension that makes the sum of the series so much better than each book as a standalone.
posted by reading_fox at 9:35 am (EST) on Nov 27, 2007
Have you read any of the dresden files? I think it would be interesting to hear your comparison on the two different styles and characters.
posted by Irisheyz77 at 8:51 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2007
"I got my degree in physics. I had a blast doing it and I am now trying to put that degree to good use. (Though multiple people have told me that I’m not a typical physics person.)"
I'm a physicist in a non-traditional physics job as well, so I'm interested in what you're doing with your degree these days. I got an MS in particle physics, then went on to work on radiation effects in spacecraft. Got the PhD for building a neutron detector to fly on a NASA balloon, then switched to system engineering to work technical management for spacecraft programs for NASA. How about you?
Anyway, welcome to LT! It's nice to have a physic compadre around!
posted by drneutron at 7:28 am (EST) on Nov 13, 2007