Restricted Section: Term XXVI - Read, Reading, To Read

[sanalith.livejournal.com]

Activity: Read, Reading, To Read
Points: 10 points for your initial comment, 2 points for every substantial response, max 30 points
Deadline: August 30 @ 11:59PM UTC (Timezone Converter)

Details: Since this will be my only activity of Term XXVI, I wanted to both do something relatively simple AND take the opportunity to get to know you guy, so we're going to have a discussion post about our recent reading habits. For your initial comment, write at least 150 words talking about books you've recently read, are currently reading, and/or what you plan to read next. You can talk about any aspect of the books you wish, but some ideas would be why you selected the books, what you liked/didn't like about them, whether you'd recommend them to others, etc. For your responses, you'll need to write at least 50 words. Make sure you're saying something more than, "I read that book and liked/hated it!" Try to open a dialogue about what was good or bad, or even why you chose NOT to read it. Anything goes, as long as there's substance to it.

If you have any questions, direct them to the appropriate thread. As always, don't forget to sign each comment with your name/house or a sigtag.

Also, do remember that I wiped the roster clean, so if you have bonus items, make sure you register them HERE as soon as possible to earn your extra points. I won't be giving grace periods, so please double-check that you're good to go!

Comments

[liliths-requiem.livejournal.com]

The Hitchhiker’s “Trilogy” is absolutely fantastic, and I would even recommend Eoin Colfer, which is the sixth and final installment, written after Adams’ death. While the plot can be a bit of a bender for anyone, the wit and philosophy of these books is more than enough to keep you laughing the entire time, and then crying once you finish the book and realize what it is Adams was trying to say. I think my favorite quote of all time is, “Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss,” which is kind of funny, until you recognize the futility in trying to fly. Also, there’s a sperm whale and a bowl of petunias that are both more introspective than 90% of the people I know. Douglas Adams was truly a giant of great writing.

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