Anubis Gates by Tim Powers
Anubis Gates by Tim Powers
Do, or do not. There is no try. - Yoda
I'll be happy to read anything. I like to nominate authors I know, and I know few of these.
Nominations so far:
1. The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
2. Darwinia by Robert Charles Wilson
3. Pavane by Keith Roberts
4. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,
5. Anubis Gates by Tim Powers
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a graphic novel, no?
Yeah, it's by Alan Moore and some other guy (Moore wrote it, the other guy drew it).
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You can now vote for the book you would like to read in June.
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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I voted for Pavane. Looks a corker!
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I'll have to look these up, because I really have no idea which to vote for.
I was expecting this to be more popular.
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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I'm still waiting to cast my vote, though I'm a little soured on the whole Litnet book club thing. I won't be reading Extraordinary Gentlemen in any case, though.
Why's that then?Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandi
I know you didn't like Wolf Hall, but there no compunction to read anything. I voted for The Turn of the Screw last year, and was very disappointed after the buildup it had - especially as it was a Christmas read. (I couldn't think of anything worse to read at christmas to be honest).
Once you get a good book and and a good discussion going, it's great fun.
Me not liking Wolf Hall isn't the reason I'm soured. But, I learned my lesson for future discussions.
I just have no desire to read a graphic novel. I went through a pretty heavy comic/graphic novel phase, and I don't really feel like going back. Maybe if it generates conversation, I'll check it out.
I still need to check out what the other books are about before I vote, though.
Edit: After perusing the other options, I think I'll throw in a vote for Pavane, just to make things interesting.All of the books seem interesting, and have all gone on my wishlist, actually.
Last edited by Mutatis-Mutandis; 05-17-2011 at 07:45 PM.
I'm almost willing to vote for League just because it would only take an hour to re-read, and I'm feeling kinda lazy about the other selections. Also, it might be a fun title to read with people who can enjoy the literary allusions throughout.
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I'm sold!
I wouldn't mind getting a copy of that one either.
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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Is it good then? I voted for Pavane, but I'll consider anything.
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