Calling all nerds....

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  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    The Inheritance Trilogy is one of my favourite fantasy series. I don't read a huge amount of fantasy but always like it when I do.

    I found the series to be very engaging, but rather lacking overall. Still, considering the age of the author and that it is his first works, I give it a round of applause and look forward to reading his work as it matures.

    I agree. I was pretty awestruck when I learned how young he was.
  • Electricls
    Electricls Posts: 11 Member
    I"m a super serious Laurell K Hamilton fan. I love Anita Blake and the Meredith Gentry series. Can't wait for the next Anita and I think i read that she is going to continue the MG series too.

    I haven't ready MG... Been tempted though. I'm crazy excited for the next Anita book.

    If you like AB you will like MG too, I think. I actually read MG first and would pick up the AB books read the back and say "eh, looks ok, but not a must read." Then I found the first book at a university book store for like $.25, bought it and fell in love. You should definitely read Kushiel's Dart.
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I've read "Left Behind" if that counts. :smile:

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  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I like it in theory, but never seem to actually pick anything up of this genre and read it. :laughing: Same with dystopian type books.

    There is so much now. A lot of it is crap but there is some good stuff out there.

    I highly reccommend Max Brook's World War Z and Alex Scarrow's Afterlight

    Two completely different books but both awesome
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I've read "Left Behind" if that counts. :smile:

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    Haven't read. Good?
  • Electricls
    Electricls Posts: 11 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I like it in theory, but never seem to actually pick anything up of this genre and read it. :laughing: Same with dystopian type books.

    There is so much now. A lot of it is crap but there is some good stuff out there.

    I highly reccommend Max Brook's World War Z and Alex Scarrow's Afterlight

    Two completely different books but both awesome

    Everyone will probably laugh at me, but I really liked Hunger Games and Catching Fire, Mockingjay was ok, but not the greatest in my opinion. Isn't World War Z the one they are making into a movie with Brad Pitt?
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    The Inheritance Trilogy is one of my favourite fantasy series. I don't read a huge amount of fantasy but always like it when I do.

    I found the series to be very engaging, but rather lacking overall. Still, considering the age of the author and that it is his first works, I give it a round of applause and look forward to reading his work as it matures.

    I agree. I was pretty awestruck when I learned how young he was.

    I wasn't really into the books when they came out. The author came to my public high school wearing tights and a tunic. I'm surprised he didn't get jumped. However, I gave the books a try and I loved them. I agree that it could have used more... something, but hopefully he'll find growth in future works.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I found Hunger Games, mostly the first book, to be absolutely amazing. I couldn't put it down when I started reading it until I finished it.
  • Today414
    Today414 Posts: 118
    How bouts Doctor Who?? :heart:
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I've never seen it.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I like it in theory, but never seem to actually pick anything up of this genre and read it. :laughing: Same with dystopian type books.

    There is so much now. A lot of it is crap but there is some good stuff out there.


    I highly reccommend Max Brook's World War Z and Alex Scarrow's Afterlight

    Two completely different books but both awesome

    Everyone will probably laugh at me, but I really liked Hunger Games and Catching Fire, Mockingjay was ok, but not the greatest in my opinion. Isn't World War Z the one they are making into a movie with Brad Pitt?

    The Hunger Games are a fantastic series. I actually read quite a few YA books. Don't be ashamed!

    The movie starring Brad Pitt is a mockery of a fantastic book (or so it seems from the trailer) the plot is literally unrecognisable. It makes me want to burn things.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    How bouts Doctor Who?? :heart:

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    Sleep well tonight
  • Today414
    Today414 Posts: 118
    How bouts Doctor Who?? :heart:

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    Sleep well tonight
    Goddamn angels. I am permanently terrified of statues.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    ^ tell me about it o_O
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Well I know what I am doing tomorrow!
  • Electricls
    Electricls Posts: 11 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I like it in theory, but never seem to actually pick anything up of this genre and read it. :laughing: Same with dystopian type books.

    There is so much now. A lot of it is crap but there is some good stuff out there.


    I highly reccommend Max Brook's World War Z and Alex Scarrow's Afterlight

    Two completely different books but both awesome

    Everyone will probably laugh at me, but I really liked Hunger Games and Catching Fire, Mockingjay was ok, but not the greatest in my opinion. Isn't World War Z the one they are making into a movie with Brad Pitt?

    The Hunger Games are a fantastic series. I actually read quite a few YA books. Don't be ashamed!

    The movie starring Brad Pitt is a mockery of a fantastic book (or so it seems from the trailer) the plot is literally unrecognisable. It makes me want to burn things.

    Awesome, yeah I do too. The World War Z the book sounds like a good read. I actually picked up a few YA books at NYComicCon in October that I'll be reading when I get home. I also went to a panel they had with some of the YA authors (including the writer of Beautiful Creatures which is being made into a movie that I don't plan to see). There was another panel though that featured my fav author (Jaqueline Carey) and she also did a book signing!! So did Kim Harrison, but i haven't gotten into her books. I tried to read one and couldn't finish it, granted it wasn't the first one in the series, so maybe that was why it didn't grab me.

    Speaking of book to movie adaptations, I think the Hunger Games movie was ok. I recognize that a loooootttt of people loved it, even ones that read the book. It was definitely a box office hit. I think i need to watch it again, with a less judging eye. World War Z..hmmm...I guess we'll see.

    BTW, I think they are planning to make an Anita Blake movie. LKH mentioned in on her FB page. I would be so excited/so sad.



    I started reading this series by Darynda Jones, First Grave On The Right(I think). It's pretty good, has some good humor.
  • bluetrumpet01
    bluetrumpet01 Posts: 131 Member
    i've lost some of my geek cred over the years as i ran out of time to do things like read books and study, but I still like the newer star trek stuff (voyager being 'new'), and being a professional programmer i'm tech nerdy, hopefully that counts :)
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    So...what's going on tonight?
  • DreamofGenie2012
    DreamofGenie2012 Posts: 31 Member
    Post apocalyptic literature fans?

    I've read "Left Behind" if that counts. :smile:

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    Haven't read. Good?



    NO, GREAT!!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I completely forgot to watch Firefly today. Oh well, I'm heading out of town in the morning so I'll just watch it at the hotel.
  • HunterKiller_wechange2
    HunterKiller_wechange2 Posts: 332 Member
    Reporting for duty! :)


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  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    don't call me a nerd!

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  • wcasie
    wcasie Posts: 299 Member
    I am a nerd and proud of it!! anyone read the dresden series? love it lol
  • Jenni272
    Jenni272 Posts: 9
    I build customs PCs, do up-grades, repair and maintenance. I answer to Geek, Nerd, Techie, etc. Did I mention I am a gamer?
  • jdanjos
    jdanjos Posts: 5
    What's cracking?
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    i'm a nerd!!! hi!!
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    *raises hand*

    Mostly books (science fiction, fantasy, historical)/science/math/computers/programming (html, css, javascript, php, java, python)/art/music.

    I don't have a TV, but the things that I do choose to watch online tend to lean towards Firefly, Dr. Who, Game of Thrones, and Sherlock.
  • FlannelMothman
    FlannelMothman Posts: 193 Member
    Any Browncoats amongst ye?

    Very much yes
  • FlannelMothman
    FlannelMothman Posts: 193 Member
    I suppose I should introduce myself?

    I read comics. I write smut. I was a spelling bee champ (excuse any typos, getting used to my new phone's keyboard size). I am currently in the middle of A Song of Ice and Fire and The Wheel of Time series, I love me some Firefly and some David Tennant. Grew up watching Monty Python and that made me a HUGE nerd in elementary school when my bullies thought that was the "snake from Harry Potter".
    I'm witty, I'm charming, I'm a culinary graduate with honours.

    I can destroy my boyfriend at Halo, I can phase circles around him in Borderlands. Just finished replaying Ocarina of Time and am now onto the Wind Waker. I ish nerd.
  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655
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