Whatchya reading, CFF?

[Jester13]

Since this thread wasn't terribly popular on CDC, I'm thinking we open it up to basically any kind of reading, so it doesn't have to be a physical book. Maybe you've just read an interesting piece in the New Yorker, or Nature magazine, or you listened to an audiobook - whatever the medium - well, if you enjoyed or hated reading something so much that you want to share it with others, this thread is for you. 

[bishopshodan]

Games Criminals Play.

 

Don't read it. Boring AF. 

[Jester13]

I'm currently reading Giller Prize-winning author Sean Michaels' new book, Do you remember being born? It's about a well-known poet in her 70’s being asked to co-create a long poem with non other than:

 

an AI machine.

 

A note from the author: "All of Charlotte's [the AI] poetry and some of the prose in this book, indicated by grey shading, was generated with help from OpenAI's GPT-3 language model as well as Moorebot, a package of custom poetry-generation software designed by Sean Michaels and Katie O'Nell"

 

I'm only 50 pages in, but so far it's got my keen attention and already blurring the lines between art/science/creativity. 

 

My last read was The Sunset Limited play by Cormac McCarthy (RIP). A play about faith and atheism, existentialism, redemption, morality, isolation... McCarthy is my absolute favourite author of all time, so I'll give every single one his reads a 10/10 must read. 

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

"The Rebel" by Camus.  A lot of "whoosh"ing.  My brain feels like it's origami while reading it, but the outcome looks more like a crumpled paper ball than any actual origami figure.  

[The Arrogant Worms]

Just re-read Prince of Tides for the 3rd time.

[Jester13]

Just now, 6of1_halfdozenofother said:

"The Rebel" by Camus.  A lot of "whoosh"ing.  My brain feels like it's origami while reading it, but the outcome looks more like a crumpled paper ball than any actual origami figure.  

Did someone say Camus? 

[Jester13]

5 minutes ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said:

"The Rebel" by Camus.  A lot of "whoosh"ing.  My brain feels like it's origami while reading it, but the outcome looks more like a crumpled paper ball than any actual origami figure.  

I will add that if you haven't read any of his other stuff, specifically The Myth of Sisyphus, then I highly recommend doing so, as it it'll help shed light on his philosophical ideas of absurdity and the human condition and their relation to rebellion, freedom, and justice. Of course, none of his stuff are easy reads, but they're all well-worth the exploration. 

[gwarrior]

What am I reading? Why this thread.

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

10 minutes ago, Jester13 said:

I will add that if you haven't read any of his other stuff, specifically The Myth of Sisyphus, then I highly recommend doing so, as it it'll help shed light on his philosophical ideas of absurdity and the human condition and their relation to rebellion, freedom, and justice. Of course, none of his stuff are easy reads, but they're all well-worth the exploration. 

 

It is on my "should buy book even though you shouldn't buy any more books" list.  

[Sharpshooter]

Stupid ass posts. 
 

 

[Baratheon]

Last book that I ACTUALLY read was “Last of The Breed” by Louis L’Amour

 

I bought “Fairy Tale” by Stephen King a couple of months ago.  Seems like good fun every time I pick it up but I haven’t found time to read I past the beginning.

[gwarrior]

10 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

Stupid ass posts. 
 

 

I'm crazy, not stupid.

[Sharpshooter]

1 minute ago, gwarrior said:

I'm crazy, not stupid.

Is ass involved?  Asking for Forum insurance purposes. 

[Jester13]

14 minutes ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said:

 

It is on my "should buy book even though you shouldn't buy any more books" list.  

You're telling me! I'm also a first edition book collector and dealer, and I'm traveling right now and scouting for more books. My wife is gonna kill me. Oh, well, bought three more yesterday hehe.

[gwarrior]

9 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

Is ass involved?  Asking for Forum insurance purposes. 

Yes I am an ass. 

[Sharpshooter]

Just now, Jester13 said:

You're telling me! I'm also a first edition book collector and dealer, and I'm traveling right now and scouting for more books. My wife is gonna kill me. Oh, well, bought three more yesterday hehe.

I need to speak to you! 
 

How did I not know this about you?! 
 

 

[Sharpshooter]

Just now, gwarrior said:

Yes I am an ass. 

All warnings waived for a month for honesty and integrity.  

[RupertKBD]

Just finished up the "Wax and Wayne" 4 book series by Brandon Sanderson.

 

It's the second iteration of the Mistborn series. https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-mistborn-saga-the-wax-wayne-series/

 

Not sure what will be next....

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

Just now, Jester13 said:

You're telling me! I'm also a first edition book collector and dealer, and I'm traveling right now and scouting for more books. My wife is gonna kill me. Oh, well, bought three more yesterday hehe.

 

My wife and I have trouble refraining from buying books - to the point where 4 out of every 5 books we've bought have just been sitting on a bookshelf waiting to be acknowledged (and the 1 of every 5 are at various stages of being read).  We have an agreement not to buy any more books, but we break that agreement all the time.  In fact, I just bought one during my road trip earlier this month.  

[Jester13]

Just now, Sharpshooter said:

I need to speak to you! 
 

How did I not know this about you?! 
 

 

[gwarrior]

5 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

All warnings waived for a month for honesty and integrity.  

I am nothing if not honest.

[Jester13]

1 minute ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said:

 

My wife and I have trouble refraining from buying books - to the point where 4 out of every 5 books we've bought have just been sitting on a bookshelf waiting to be acknowledged (and the 1 of every 5 are at various stages of being read).  We have an agreement not to buy any more books, but we break that agreement all the time.  In fact, I just bought one during my road trip earlier this month.  

The struggle is real.

[Sharpshooter]

Just now, Jester13 said:

You’re going to be my ‘go to’ for me going forward. I’ll pick your brain about certain books. 
 

I hope I drive business your way too. 
 

Freakin @Jester13 was a book savant and a source. I never realized.  

[Sharpshooter]

3 minutes ago, gwarrior said:

I am nothing if not honest.

Or possibly an ass. 
 

We’re both learning a new thing everyday!

[RupertKBD]

Just now, Sharpshooter said:

You’re going to be my ‘go to’ for me going forward. I’ll pick your brain about certain books. 
 

I hope I drive business your way too. 
 

Freakin @Jester13 was a book savant and a source. I never realized.  

 

I mean....the signs were all there, Sharpie....

 

Who else would have Camus as their avatar instead of something uber-cool like...I don't know...the Grim Reaper or something....