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[Jasmin]

K.D. wrote: "Jasmin, I like your new photo! Sexier!"

whoah! thanks kuya doni! :)

[Apokripos]

From reading young-adult novels Holes and Tall Story, I'm currently reading a heavy book, that is the renowned political thriller The Last Jihad that "eerily prophesied" that attack on the Pentagon and the Twin Tower at New York. Same thing also goes that this book postulated that America will declare a war against Iraq for harboring alleged weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear ones which, btw, happened months after the 9/11 attack.

This book is really memorable to me because this is one of the books that I purchased from the largest floating bookstore, the M.V. Doulos, last year when it docked in Manila. I really have no idea what this book is about at first, but the persons at my back are madly scrambling and searching for this book. So when I was able to saw one I grabbed it just for kicks.
Just a tid bit of trivia, Rosenberg came to our country a year ago I think to give a talk to a conference but I wasn't able to attend.

I just picked this book up because I want something 9/11 related in commemoration for that sad, dark day.

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[Matrim]

is it fiction? Tom Clancy's book Debt of Honor also had an airplane that crashed into the capitol building making Jack Ryan the President.A very 9/11 like tragedy.Makes you think if reality is closer to fiction than we can imagine.

[Apokripos]

Matrim wrote: "is it fiction? Tom Clancy's book Debt of Honor also had an airplane that crashed into the capitol building making Jack Ryan the President.A very 9/11 like tragedy.Makes you think if reality is clo..."

Yes, it's fiction. Some way that Rosenberg writes like Clancy or Ludlum for that matter.

[Aizel]

im currently reading The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. although i already watched the movie, im still curious about some details. but the movie was great! touching...:)

[Matrim]

jzhunagev wrote: "Matrim wrote: "is it fiction? Tom Clancy's book Debt of Honor also had an airplane that crashed into the capitol building making Jack Ryan the President.A very 9/11 like tragedy.Makes you think if..."

ahh..i'l try to look for that book.

[Matrim]

Bluemoon wrote: "I can never read Tom Clancy's books. I just think of the game every time I see it in the bookstore."

Just try sometime it's a nice way to know how the US military operates.Yoy get to know about real military hardware and meet believable protagonists.You have got to meet Mr John Clark. ;-)

[Apokripos]

Matrim wrote: "Just try sometime it's a nice way to know how the US military operates.Yoy get to know about real military hardware and meet believable protagonists."

Ditto, Matrim.
In the novel that I'm reading I gleamed that the US Military is totally disciplined, their networks well coordinated (though it there's a few row or two between each of the department heads).

I think it's readily available at any NBS branch and it's cheap for only 300 or below for it's locally published and distributed by OMF Literature. And I forgot to mention that it's a series of five books and really some of the speculations of book really happened. I don't know what's with this Rosenburg dude but some say he's the modern day Nostradus when it comes to postulating what ever is happening at the Middle East.

Goo luck Matrim!

My warm regards and happy reading...

[Apokripos]

Bluemoon wrote: "I was planning on reading Ludlum's Bourne series since I heard it's really good. If Tom Clancy is highly recommended maybe I'll check it out ^_^."

"The Bourne Identity," the first in the Bourne Series is good. I first read it in high school and watched the made for TV film adaptation which I thought nail and conveyed what the book is really all about. Although Mr. Robert Chamberlain (I dunno if he's the one who played Jason Bourne in the adapatation) too old for my taste to play Jason. Unlike the Matt Damon, the older version is grounded on reality without the action slickness of the newer one. The thing with the Matt Damon version is they added stories and deleted some that are essential to the book and/or plot originally. For crying out lout Carlos is not the real enemy! I dunno if you'll enjoy the Bourne, but I did enjoyed back then when I was gullible with nothing decent to read with all the action and the conspiracies/mysteries that's happening.

And in my opinion Jason Bourne is my idea of a real spy when I was wee lad during high school, not James Bond which my father was fond of. Ahehehe... :D

[Jasmin]

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[Matrim]

jzhunagev wrote: "Matrim wrote: "Just try sometime it's a nice way to know how the US military operates.Yoy get to know about real military hardware and meet believable protagonists."

Ditto, Matrim.
In the novel th..."

Sure thanks for the info,Will be book hunting on payday,hehehe ;-)

[Matrim]

Bluemoon wrote: "Matrim wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "I can never read Tom Clancy's books. I just think of the game every time I see it in the bookstore."

Just try sometime it's a nice way to know how the US military o..."

Bluemoon wrote: "Matrim wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "I can never read Tom Clancy's books. I just think of the game every time I see it in the bookstore."

Just try sometime it's a nice way to know how the US military o..."

The Bourne Series is also really good.They have different appeal though.I like Tom Clancy since he's more modern and the books he make you can still see that it is happening or might still happen yet.I love Jason Bourne but he is too unrealistic sometimes unlike Mr John Clark, a tough guy, but still very human.If you want to read Robert Ludlum try the "The Icarus Agenda" it's a very nice book ;-)

[Matrim]

Bluemoon wrote: "hahahaha...I think we all have our respected "spy" ideals, depending on our generation.

I love Matt Damon's portrayal of Bourne. I actually did not know it was originally a book or else I have re..."

It's a lot cooler in the movies too since they used a Filipino martial arts Kali/Eskrima as Jason Bourne's fighting technique.Makes us Filipinos appear more Bad ass ;-)

[Joyzi]

Just read:
= really good, better than City of Bones IMO

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[KaiPea]

I am currently reading by Jonathan Stroud. I haven't read his The Bartimaeus Trilogy however I read some good reviews about it...If ever I liked this book I might read the trilogy.

[KaiPea]

@Bluemoon: Where did you buy "The Knife of Never Letting Go"? I've been looking for it, like forever!

[Tina]

KaiPea wrote: "@Bluemoon: Where did you buy "The Knife of Never Letting Go"? I've been looking for it, like forever!"

Hi Kaipea! I think Fully Booked may still have some copies of this. If they don't, you can always request for it and they'll text you when they get copies. :)

[KaiPea]

@Bluemoon: aww. thanks anyway...:D
@Tina: :P Yeah, I'll check the store out from time to time it will pop out someday.

[Sheryl]

KaiPea wrote: "I am currently reading by Jonathan Stroud. I haven't read his The Bartimaeus Trilogy however I read some good reviews about it...If ever I liked this book I ..."

I just recently finished reading "Heroes of the Valley" (given by Ace). I liked how the main character "Halli" was not the typical flawless hero, rather the opposite which makes you able to relate to him more. It's a light read and quite humorous too, with a bit of romance, doses of historical myths and a lot of fun. Enjoy reading KaiPea! :)

[KaiPea]

@Sheryl: And that is why I got interested in reading it. I read the back part. :D Finally, a hero that is imperfectly perfect.

[Apokripos]

Currently reading by Anne Frank.

I was inspired by this month's theme so I think this is the right time to pick this one up.

Happy reading everyone! ^_^

[Apokripos]

Emir wrote: "I went halfway through this but lost interest. I might pick it up again sometime... Now I'm reading Night by Elie Wiesel, a harrowing first-hand account of the Nazi death camp horror."

Actually, I'm planning to read that next to this. Well since the book didn't make the cut in this month's nomination.

Why did you lost interest in the book, Emir?

[K.D.]

Jzhun, I have in my possession my brother's The Otto Family that Survived and the Life Story of Otto Frank (Anne's father) in case you are interested.

[Jasmin]

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[Apokripos]

K.D. wrote: "Jzhun, I have in my possession my brother's The Otto Family that Survived and the Life Story of Otto Frank (Anne's father) in case you are interested."

I'm interesed, Kuya! For further reading to the Franks family.
Thanks! ^_^

[Edil]

reading this! ;) So far so good. ;)

[Regine]

I'm reading A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. It's written by a Canadian :)

[Joyzi]

I'm halfway through Evernight and will read Fallen next.

[Joyzi]

jzhunagev wrote: "Currently reading by Anne Frank.

I was inspired by this month's theme so I think this is the right time to pick this one up.

Happy read..."

Hey if you like this one, better read

The Book Thief next. It's also a great Holocaust story and the writing's superb.

[Apokripos]

Joyzi wrote: "Hey if you like this one, better read

The Book Thief next. It's also a great Holocaust story and the writing's superb."

Thanks Joyzi! Already got it...

[Joyzi]

I'm currently reading Fallen and I've just found out that Disney will going to make it a movie along with Wings *they put Miley Cyrus as the lead role*

Torment the sequel for Fallen will come out this 28th of the month.

[Billy]

reading Stephen King's Cell

[Billy]

guys! any plans for us to meet each other once a month. i propose this coming october during the weekends. what do u think?

[Apokripos]

Billy wrote: "guys! any plans for us to meet each other once a month. i propose this coming october during the weekends. what do u think?"

Hi Billy!
A bunch of TFG friends recently met at the just concluded 31st Manila International Book Fai at the SMX. But let's see...

[K.D.]

Billy, Jzhun is right. We normally find a reason to see each other. Just keep yourself updated in any of these threads to know if there is an up and coming reason for an instant meet up. You can also give me your cellphone number (by sending me an email here in GR) so I can keep you posted. I have most of the cellphone numbers of the "active" meet-up attendees.

[Isamlq]

Joyzi wrote: "jzhunagev wrote: "Currently reading by Anne Frank.

I was inspired by this month's theme so I think this is the right time to pick this o..."

Have you read ? Is it any good? I read Diary of a Young Girl a long, long long time ago... and I still remember parts of it.

[Rollie]

currently reading catching fire by suzanne collins.
just finished reading GRACELING by kristine cashore..
:))

[Ronell]

currently reading Nicholas Sparks new book "Safe Haven".. Quite interesting. Cant wait to finish it.

[Joyzi]

I'm currently reading Nineteen Minutes and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

I just finished reading Fallen and ended up disappointed with the book. Words of Advice: SAVE YOURSELF AND DON'T READ IT.

[Lynai]

Making progress with Dean Koontz's The Eyes of Darkness.

[Rollie]

currently reading The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare...
so far, I can't keep this book away from my hands..like it.. :) lol

[Regine]

I'm finishing A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, but I've got a few horror novels lined up after for Halloween.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories
The Strain

[Apokripos]

I've heard so many great raves about "The Strain." Incidentally, I'm thinking of including that in the nominated books in our Horror books for September.

Enjoy reading Regine! ^_^

[Apokripos]

Currently reading Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

For further thoughts about the book please click this.

[Regine]

jzhunagev wrote: "I've heard so many great raves about "The Strain." Incidentally, I'm thinking of including that in the nominated books in our Horror books for September.

Enjoy reading Regine! ^_^"

I just love Guillermo Del Toro's movies, so I figured I'd give his book a try. I've heard raves of this book from horror fans, so I'm really excited for this.


I'll let you know how it is.

[Jasmin]

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[Apokripos]

Regine wrote: "I just love Guillermo Del Toro's movies, so I figured I'd give his book a try. I've heard raves of this book from horror fans, so I'm really excited for this.
I'll let you know how it is."

And as it seems that the sequel of the book is already out in bookstores...



I also liked his move "Pan's Labyrinth," btw.

[Aaron Vincent]

oh hey bluemoon, tell me if everlost is any good after you finish it, okay?

[Louize]

Bluemoon wrote: "Right now reading Everlost by Neal Shusterman"

I have a copy too, but never had a chance to touch it since I bought it. I'll be glad to hear your opinions on it.

[Joyzi]

I just finished Nineteen Minutes and now I'm starting to read Dead Until Dark to see what was all the hype.