Any readers out there?

Haven't gone out and gotten new books in a long time. However my three favorite series are the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini, The Maximum Ride series by James Patterson, and the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. They're all pretty easy to read but they keep me entertained.
I think I have 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the Ranger's Apprentice, read the three Eragon books that are currently out but only own the first, and own all of the Maximum Ride books. Haven't read all of Max, or started Fang. And my brother literally just walked in with Angel as I was writing this. I'm re-reading the series right now, and I'm currently in School's Out- Forever.
I love books <3

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Originally Posted by RhacHead

I've read the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy. Great read that the movie dosent do justice. Another trilogy that is well written and has a poor film counterpart is Robert Ludlums Bourne trilogy!:cool: If you like those you will love Van Lusterbaters' Bourne books which pick up after the original Ludlum books.

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I have to disagree about the LOTR movies not doing the books justice. I think it's one of the best book to movie interpretations I've ever seen. No, it's not perfect, but the bits that got left out of the movies were mainly bits that were not crucial to the story.

Bourne, on the other hand, I 100% agree with you on. Phenomenal books, mediocre movies. The movies would get a solid B or B+ if they were just seen for themselves as spy/action movies, but they get a C- as translations of the books.

As far as favorite authors go, there are too many to list them all, but for starters, William Gibson, Neal Gaiman, Neal Stephenson, used to read a lot of Tom Clancy, as per my above comments, I like Tolkien and Ludlum.

Right now, I'm reading The System of the World by Neal Stephenson, and while it and the previous two books in its series are definitely long reads, they're quite good and engaging.

My favorite author is R.A. Salvatore. I love his writing. All of his books are my favorites. I am currently reading the dresden files by jim butcher. It is an awesome series.

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Originally Posted by Wh00h0069

If so, what is you favorite book, author, and what are you currently reading.

My favorite book is When the Wind Blows by James Patterson. My favorite author is Kathy Reichs, and I am currently reading The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson.

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I use to read alot but lately haven't had much free time. I like Nelson DeMielle. Author of the Generals Daughter, Plum Island, and alot of other great books. Also love Micheal Connely He wrote Blood Work and Chasing The Dime. I love action, mystery, suspense....The kind of books that keep you thinking the whole way through...Then slam you with a crazy twist at the end.

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Originally Posted by Valentine Pirate

I haven't been able to read much for pleasure since college started, but I'm always a sucker for Tolkien

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I'm in the same boat as you are. I used to read all the time before I started college, but it is tough now. I just started reading again lately though. I make sure all of my school work is done first though, so it takes me a while to get though a book. It will be finished with college in less than a year! I can’t wait.

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Originally Posted by Swingline0.0.1

I read as often as possible. Right now I am reading Lisa Gardner Live to tell. I read all her books, James Patterson, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz.

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I have never read Lisa Gardner, but I do love James Patterson, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz. My favorite by Stephen King is the Dark Tower series, and Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz.

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Originally Posted by Ergo Proxy

Stephen king has been my fav since i can remember! just recently finished reading under the dome...love dean koontz too!

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Have you read Insomnia by Stephen King? That is a really good one.

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Originally Posted by RhacHead

I've read the Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy. Great read that the movie dosent do justice. Another trilogy that is well written and has a poor film counterpart is Robert Ludlums Bourne trilogy!:cool: If you like those you will love Van Lusterbaters' Bourne books which pick up after the original Ludlum books.

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I read the Hobbit and the first LOTR book, but never did read the last two. I have been planning on reading them, but never got the chance. I do love Robert Ludlums Bourne trilogy! Those were great books. Much better than the movies, as usual.

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Originally Posted by angllady2

I like anything Sci-Fi.

Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Anne Rice, etc.

My all time favorite book ? Oh lord I can't possibly pick one, there is just no way.

Currently reading the Time-Life Enchanted World Series. Picked up the 15 book set off Ebay in near perfect condition for under $8 a book!

Gale

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I love Anne Rice. I have read quite a few of her vampire series. I heard she is a Christian now, and is writing books about Christ’s early days. I haven’t read any though, but heard they are really good reads.

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Originally Posted by Agent73

I just finished up the Dark Tower series. Working on The Stand right now.

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The Dark Tower series is amazing. I wish they would make a movie series out of them…

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps

Really? How are you liking it so far? I just finished The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo this weekend and really enjoyed it; I think Larsson is a great writer. I'm thinking about checking out the sequels, but I'm always hesitant about sequels to good books.

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I love them, so far. I have seen all the movies, so I pretty much know what's going to happen, but they are still great. I was surprised how much they have left out of the second book, in the movie. The first hundred pages, or so, wasn't in the movie at all. From the movies, the Dragon Tattoo was my favorite, and most likely will be with the books, as well. They are very suspenseful and intriguing.

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Originally Posted by masterofdestiny90

I'm into the classic authors. Like H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Emily Bronte, Alexandre Dumas. However Tolkien is the man. I've read most of his books. The books are far better than the movie. But I do like the movies as well.

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Although I haven't read the book, I loved the movie 2009 version of the movie Wuthering Heights. I have been planning on picking up the book.

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Originally Posted by SpencerShanks

Haven't gone out and gotten new books in a long time. However my three favorite series are the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini, The Maximum Ride series by James Patterson, and the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. They're all pretty easy to read but they keep me entertained.
I think I have 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the Ranger's Apprentice, read the three Eragon books that are currently out but only own the first, and own all of the Maximum Ride books. Haven't read all of Max, or started Fang. And my brother literally just walked in with Angel as I was writing this. I'm re-reading the series right now, and I'm currently in School's Out- Forever.
I love books <3

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If you like Maximum Ride, I highly suggest reading the first in the series, When the Wind Blows. It is by far the best in the series, IMO, and is my favorite book.

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Originally Posted by Wh00h0069

The Dark Tower series is amazing. I wish they would make a movie series out of them…

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They are, actually! As it stands right now, the first one is set to be released in 2013 and Ron Howard is directing, which I'm not really sure how I feel about that =/ but sai King is basically going to be a producer of sorts and have final say on everything, so hopefully they will be amazing!!

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Originally Posted by olstyn

I have to disagree about the LOTR movies not doing the books justice. I think it's one of the best book to movie interpretations I've ever seen. No, it's not perfect, but the bits that got left out of the movies were mainly bits that were not crucial to the story

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I completely agree with this!! I absolutely LOVE the LotR trilogy, I own all of the extended editions and I've watched them a million times :D I'm super excited for The Hobbit too!!

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Originally Posted by blushingball419

They are, actually! As it stands right now, the first one is set to be released in 2013 and Ron Howard is directing, which I'm not really sure how I feel about that =/ but sai King is basically going to be a producer of sorts and have final say on everything, so hopefully they will be amazing!!

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Wow, that is great news! I can't wait.

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Originally Posted by smd58

I read all the time, wife got me a sony reader for X-mas, seem to make me read faster.

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I bought my wife a Kindle for Christmas and let her read one book on it before I kinda stole it from her. I found it makes me read faster too. The Kindle e-paper technology is really cool and easy on the eyes. Oh, and after 3 days of me holding her Kindle hostage, she made me buy my own.

I have The Dark Tower series loaded on there and ready to read next. That's another great thing about e-readers. I've got about 25 books loaded on mine right now. No lugging backpacks of books on vacation or finishing one book while not at home and having to wait to start the next in the series. Just load em up and go...

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Originally Posted by Inknsteel

I bought my wife a Kindle for Christmas and let her read one book on it before I kinda stole it from her. I found it makes me read faster too. The Kindle e-paper technology is really cool and easy on the eyes. Oh, and after 3 days of me holding her Kindle hostage, she made me buy my own.

I have The Dark Tower series loaded on there and ready to read next. That's another great thing about e-readers. I've got about 25 books loaded on mine right now. No lugging backpacks of books on vacation or finishing one book while not at home and having to wait to start the next in the series. Just load em up and go...

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I was wondering about those. I tried to read an ebook on my IPhone, and it was too hard. The screen was too small. The Kindles are nice because they have a much larger screen. I was just wondering how easy they were on the eyes, so now I know. I am used to reading text on the net, but it does tend to hurt my eyes after a few hours. My last few classes in college, I go to college on the Internet, I have been printing out my course material. I have been getting less headaches since I started printing them.

You will love the Dark Tower series. It is very out there, but great nonetheless.

The kindle is awesome! I love mine! I like that you can read a sample of the book before you buy it

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