What Should I Read Next?

HomeInMyShoes · 07-18-2011, 09:02 AM

“You have to be a speedy reader because there’s so so much to read.” ~Dr. Seuss

I’d like to thank Dr. Seuss for making my slow reading even more painful. I can’t read upside down. I can’t read with my eyes shut. My tendency to fall asleep at the book makes me want to trash my hut zut. The list of things I want to read is too big for me to even think about making a decision, so you get to choose my fate. Quest? Punishment? I’ve given a few candidates in the poll and included the other option for you to suggest something else. No genre is off limits so if you’re thinking paranoid-historical-crime-epistolary-apocalyptic-zombie-western-romance then suggest it. Kindle availability might be a limiting factor though.

TGS · 07-18-2011, 09:41 AM

Well, I don't think the others are crap, but would recommend something by Paul Auster - The New York Trilogy should keep you awake

melaniejaxn · 07-18-2011, 12:04 PM

Shadows of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Once you're hooked the other books will follow :-).

HomeInMyShoes · 07-18-2011, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the suggestions TGS and melaniejaxn. Oddly, the New York Trilogy is not available to customers within Canada, but I can get it at the local library. Geographic restrictions in action.

I just need to find my library card.

Nyssa · 07-18-2011, 05:09 PM

I voted for Thud.

1. It was on your list, so you're thinking about it.
2. Its by Terry Pratchett and those who like him tend to like him a lot.

Enjoy whatever you end up choosing!

The Terminator · 07-19-2011, 12:03 AM

I'm reading the D'artagnan romances (The first book is the three musketeers) It's in the mobile read library in four parts (4609 pages

).

HomeInMyShoes · 07-19-2011, 02:20 PM

If every option gets two votes I am going to be right back where I started.

HomeInMyShoes · 07-23-2011, 11:06 AM

Well, I guess I'm off to Iceland.

carpetmojo · 07-23-2011, 02:48 PM

'ere, 'ang on.....

I just voted for the Roddy Doyle, and it says it's got 0%.....

I demand a recount !

HomeInMyShoes · 07-25-2011, 09:20 AM

Interesting. The book that's been on my wish list for the longest time is the one that ended up with no votes.

View Poll Results: What should I read next?
Catherynne Valente – The Orphan’s Tale: In the Night Garden	2	10.00%
Fanz Kafka – Metamorphosis	3	15.00%
Jonathan L. Howard – Johannes Cabal the Necromancer	1	5.00%
Jules Verne – A Journey to the Center of the Earth	6	30.00%
Roddy Doyle – The Woman Who Walked into Doors	1	5.00%
Scarlett Thomas – Our Tragic Universe	0	0%
Terry Pratchett – Thud!	4	20.00%
Other - All of these are crap, you should really read…	3	15.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

07-18-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	What Should I Read Next? “You have to be a speedy reader because there’s so so much to read.” ~Dr. Seuss I’d like to thank Dr. Seuss for making my slow reading even more painful. I can’t read upside down. I can’t read with my eyes shut. My tendency to fall asleep at the book makes me want to trash my hut zut. The list of things I want to read is too big for me to even think about making a decision, so you get to choose my fate. Quest? Punishment? I’ve given a few candidates in the poll and included the other option for you to suggest something else. No genre is off limits so if you’re thinking paranoid-historical-crime-epistolary-apocalyptic-zombie-western-romance then suggest it. Kindle availability might be a limiting factor though.

07-23-2011, 02:48 PM	#9
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Oi ! 'ere, 'ang on..... I just voted for the Roddy Doyle, and it says it's got 0%..... I demand a recount !

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07-18-2011, 09:41 AM	#2
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	Well, I don't think the others are crap, but would recommend something by Paul Auster - The New York Trilogy should keep you awake

07-18-2011, 12:04 PM	#3
melaniejaxn Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 10308 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sierra foothills of California Device: Kindle	Shadows of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Once you're hooked the other books will follow :-).

07-18-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Thanks for the suggestions TGS and melaniejaxn. Oddly, the New York Trilogy is not available to customers within Canada, but I can get it at the local library. Geographic restrictions in action. I just need to find my library card.

07-18-2011, 05:09 PM	#5
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I voted for Thud. 1. It was on your list, so you're thinking about it. 2. Its by Terry Pratchett and those who like him tend to like him a lot. Enjoy whatever you end up choosing!

07-19-2011, 12:03 AM	#6
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	I'm reading the D'artagnan romances (The first book is the three musketeers) It's in the mobile read library in four parts (4609 pages ).

07-19-2011, 02:20 PM	#7
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	If every option gets two votes I am going to be right back where I started.

07-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#8
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Well, I guess I'm off to Iceland.

07-25-2011, 09:20 AM	#10
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Interesting. The book that's been on my wish list for the longest time is the one that ended up with no votes.

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