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[Orinthia]

Finish reading

and slowly reading &

[Nenangs]

reading "Crows" manga series. online. :)

[Dewi]

Will read A Memory of Light that's just recently arrived from bookdepo. I've been waiting for this book since forever! Can't wait to "eat" it! XD

[Ren Puspita]

Nenangs wrote: "reading "Crows" manga series. online. :)"

XD

Dewi wrote: "Will read A Memory of Light that's just recently arrived from bookdepo. I've been waiting for this book since forever! Can't wait to "eat" it! XD"

Oh, that's the final book of Wheel of Time, right? Mizan once publish the first book, but seems like they will not continue the series :(

Finish reading
which is full of teenage drama and angst (make me so wary to start Graceling) and which had insta-thing (lust, love, mate, etc). Just rant in my review how I dislike those books!

Next into , which one reviewer call it "Percy Jackson for adult". Hope it not sucks.

[Dewi]

Ren wrote: "Oh, that's the final book of Wheel of Time, right? Mizan once publish the first book, but seems like they will not continue the series :("

Right! Too bad if Mizan doesn't continue the series. I think WoT (and other similar epic fantasy series) will hardly have many fans due to their "heavy" story, lots of characters to be remembered, and other traits that just doesn't suit many Indonesian reader. Unless maybe they are made into a TV series or film like Game of Throne :)

But let's hope for the best for WoT in Indonesia :)

[Dini]

Percy Jackson for adults sounds interesting.

[Gabriella]

currently reading Beautiful Creatures

[Ryby]

I'm currently reading:
- : a Korean light novel. The story is about an orphanage who is trying to gain some money through virtual reality game. I'm reading the English translation online.

- : a Japanese light novel about a two teens who are traveling through a world where a mysterious illness has emerged that erases the very existence of everyone who suffers from it. I read the English translation from Baka-Tsuki.org

[Aleetha]

I am about to read Graceling

[Yusnia]

I'm reading Coraline by Neil Gaiman (indonesia version).

[Christine]

I'm reading Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger. On chapter 6 now. So far interesting.

[Ren Puspita]

Dewi wrote: "Ren wrote: "Oh, that's the final book of Wheel of Time, right? Mizan once publish the first book, but seems like they will not continue the series :("

Right! Too bad if Mizan doesn't continue the ..."

What other traits? Is it for adult readers and that's why Mizan not continue publish it?

Dini wrote: "Percy Jackson for adults sounds interesting."

Yep. But I always get YA vibe despite is for adult reader. Maybe because the author once was YA author.

Christine wrote: "I'm reading Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger. On chapter 6 now. So far interesting."

Have you read her Parasol Protectorate series?


Now reading , not too funny like it predecessor, Playing For Keeps

[Christine]

Ren wrote: "Have you read her Parasol Protectare series?"
Nope I hvn't. It's my first Gail Carriger's book.

[Angela Noviana]

I've just finished
Though the rating very high and some people says it's really good, for me, it's flat. Hmmm...

Now, I'm in dilemma either reading or . Seems like I'll go with J.D. Robb for book format =)

Still reading for ebook. It's a heartwarming story =)

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

These days I avoid YA books written by female writer. They tend to be having mary-sue and gary-sue characters. I have The Passage and look forward to read it!

[Oni]

Lynossa wrote: "These days I avoid YA books written by female writer. They tend to be having mary-sue and gary-sue characters. I have The Passage and look forward to read it!"

Seconded.

['muhammad]

I am Very Like to Finish Book "Rich Dad Poor Dad"

Great :)
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[Astrid]

I've just finished Wonder (RJ Palacio) and Sisterhood Everlasting (The Sisterhood of The Travelling Pants series) and Beautiful Ruins is next.

[E.]

I am reading "Just One Day" by Gayle Foreman. It has an amazing cultural background, streching along European countries. In some pages, it even described Chinese character 'Double Happiness' and Indonesian's snack...

[Ren Puspita]

Christine wrote: "Ren wrote: "Have you read her Parasol Protectare series?"
Nope I hvn't. It's my first Gail Carriger's book."

I suggest you to try read the Parasol Protectorate series too. Since the world is the same. Ettiquete and Espionage is set 20 years before Parasol Protectorate

Lynossa wrote: "These days I avoid YA books written by female writer. They tend to be having mary-sue and gary-sue characters. I have The Passage and look forward to read it!"

Do you mean gary-stu? Nah, I prefer YA without any teenage drama, angst or love triangle. But seems... never find it :)

Just finish reading . The hero is kinda jerk and sexist, but he redeem himself in my eyes when he bought e-reader for the heroine's gift. Now, that's a man who exactly know what a bookworm want.

Now into and

[Dewi]

Ren wrote: "What other traits? Is it for adult readers and that's why Mizan not continue publish it?"

Adult readers meaning that it has erotica in it? No, the other traits I mean is that the plot is very complex. Based on my observations, the majority of Indonesian readers prefer simpler plot. But I could still be wrong :)

Just finished A Memory of Light two days in a row and feeling really satisfied with it! Finally I know the conclusion of the Wheel of Time series! Woohoo! XD

[Nenangs]

still stuck with Summonster : Ancaman dari Kegelapan and finishing Leviathan one page at a time. Not that the leviathan is bad. it is very good. it's just because it's in pdf form...>'<

[Dewi]

@Kang Nenangs, good luck with the Summonster! :))

[Nenangs]

oops...this is an english speaking club...
edited for english translation :p

the story so far is still so-so, still readable, though some parts made me think wtf. the thing that was already annoying me is the characters & object naming. devdilbook? rewdiw? king dradont BUT pangeran jayarzi? etc etc...

[Dewi]

Nenangs wrote: "the story so far is still so-so, still readable, though some parts made me think wtf. the thing that was already annoying me is the characters & object naming. devdilbook? rewdiw? king dradont BUT pangeran jayarzi? etc etc... "

ROFTL!

[Christine]

Ren wrote: "I suggest you to try read the Parasol Protectorate series too. Since ..."

Are they related to each other? Like a spin off or something?

[Lynossa, Resident Connoisseur]

@Ren, yes gary-stu, I'm always confused about that one. Anyway, has anyone read A Discovery of Witches? I have the book in my bookshelf but haven't decided whether I should read it before or after the passage.

[Ren Puspita]

@Dewi : I will not said erotica (but I guess we have a different term about erotica, anyway :) ). I mean, if there's sex scenes or violence like Game of Thrones

@Christine : Yes. Both are set in the same world. Ettiquete and Espionage is Parasol Protectorate series spin off

@Lynossa : I have A Discovery of Witches. But DNF'd it. Boring, the letter is so small, book is so thick. But maybe will continue it next time (if there's next time)

[Angela Noviana]

@Ren: you're really into Pararom Romance. Hahahahaha... Any favorite series for this genre? I want to read some new authors =)

[Dewi]

Angela wrote: "@Ren: you're really into Pararom Romance. Hahahahaha... Any favorite series for this genre? I want to read some new authors =)"

I'm not Ren, but my favorite paranorm romance is Psy - Changeling series by Nalini Singh. Great story, good character, and really steamy (at least for me :D )

[Angela Noviana]

@Dewi: I haven't read it yet, but some friends of mine said that Psy-Changeling is a recommended story. I'll try to read the series soon =)

[Ren Puspita]

Dewi wrote: "I'm not Ren, but my favorite paranorm romance is Psy - Changeling series by Nalini Singh. Great story, good character, and really steamy (at least for me :D )"
"

Ahhh, I really love Psy-Changeling! :D. I think I love all Nalini Singh's books. Since she love to create multiracial characters. Have you read her Guild Hunter series too?

Angela wrote: "@Ren: you're really into Pararom Romance. Hahahahaha... Any favorite series for this genre? I want to read some new authors =)"

Try Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, Jeaniene Frost, Nancy Gideon, Thea Harrison. Well there's many actually :P. Right now I'm more into urban fantasy.

Finish , love the hero who is tattoo artist

[Angela Noviana]

@Ren: Gena, absolutely. JF, so-so I think. Haven't read Kresley Cole, Nancy Gideon, and Thea Harrison. Thank you!

[Dewi]

Ren wrote: "@Dewi : I will not said erotica (but I guess we have a different term about erotica, anyway :) ). I mean, if there's sex scenes or violence like Game of Thrones"

Sex scenes yes, but not as explisit as GoT. Violence of course. Does that mean Mizan won't continue the series because of that?

Ren wrote: "Ahhh, I really love Psy-Changeling! :D. I think I love all Nalini Singh's books. Since she love to create multiracial characters. Have you read her Guild Hunter series too?"

No I haven't, but I'm planning very soon :3

[astronomer]

Currently reading


The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future

[Bella]

Hm, currently making my way through
Such a compilation of best old detective stories written by some famous authors everybody should be familiar with

[Rachel]

Matilda by Roald Dahl. This book is extremely hilarious.

[Ren Puspita]

I'm just reading ,and yes, fantasy and dragon lovers must read this!! I hope Peter Jackson will made it into movie. Last time I hear, he had bought the rights!

[Namida]

Ren wrote: "I'm just reading ,and yes, fantasy and dragon lovers must read this!! I hope Peter Jackson will made it into movie. Last time I hear, he had bought the rights!"

it looks interesting...humm, where can i find this book, Ren?

[Tantri]

Nunung wrote: "Beside textbooks (that I have to read, unfortunately), I'm reading romance... any genre romance, my fave is historical romance. Prefer English version than terjemahan ^^ Sometimes I feel terjemahan..."

I agree. I love historical romance, too. And the sex scenes of terjemahan version is quite vulgar or even embarassing to read. Not that the translator weren't good. I think there're many english phrase couldn't translated precisely in bahasa.

[Femmy]

I don't really read romance and I've never read translated romance, but I've come across a sex scene or two in my reading. I agree that sometimes scenes in English don't come across as vulgar as the Indonesian version, but I wonder if this is because English is a foreign language to us and so we don't feel its vulgarity as much.

And then, there's the problem of our inferiority complex, where foreign words are considered as more polite or dignified. For example, the words "kutang", "beha", and "bra" refer to the same thing, but the more foreign the word is, the more polite it feels.

BTW, there are many Indonesian phrases that wouldn't translate precisely into English as well. Different cultures means different languages, so inequivalence is unavoidable. And I do wish we use the word "Indonesian" or "the Indonesian language" or "bahasa Indonesia" to refer to our language, not just "bahasa", as this is incorrect.

[Ren Puspita]

Femmy wrote: "I don't really read romance and I've never read translated romance, but I've come across a sex scene or two in my reading. I agree that sometimes scenes in English don't come across as vulgar as th..."

My thought exactly! :D

I admit, I don't feel the translated version from any romance novels that had been published here are considered vulgar. If I can said, the translator do their best to "taming" the sex scene, so it become more polite. I do praise the translator who doesn't shy away from using "vulgar" words like (sorry) *adik kecil*. Make me laughing so hard, lol!

I think it just a preference of us to choose reading the original languange or Indonesian version. I'm once became freelance translator, and I agree that translate sex scenes can be soooo.. embarassing. But like I said before, I will always praise them who translate sex scene. It is not an easy job :)

@Namida : I believe you can find His Majesty's Dragon at Kinokuniya. Or if you prefer the Indonesian version, Elex already published it.

[Femmy]

Please, I request once again that we use "Indonesian" or "the Indonesian kanguage" or "bahasa Indonesia" to refer to our language. I'm sure we all know that "bahasa" is the wrong term and we should not prepetuate this error.

[Ren Puspita]

Femmy wrote: "Please, I request once again that we use "Indonesian" or "the Indonesian kanguage" or "bahasa Indonesia" to refer to our language. I'm sure we all know that "bahasa" is the wrong term and we should..."

Sorry :P. I just edit my comment :)

[Femmy]

Thanks, Ren!

[Coqueline]

Femmy wrote: "I don't really read romance and I've never read translated romance, but I've come across a sex scene or two in my reading. I agree that sometimes scenes in English don't come across as vulgar as th..."

I think Indonesian as a language lacks nuances when it comes to sexual situations, and we're left with either clinical or crude terms. Neither is comfortable to be used in literature. English have evolved richer vocabulary for this, and it's easier to pick and choose the best language to use. Afterall, you can also choose to be vulgar in English.

[Nina]

Hi everyone,

Love to see more Indonesian reads and especially foreign language book,
I am reading Walden at the moment, it is a classic book, you can find it on project guttenberg website, beside that i also on my 10% progress of Up and Out of Poverty by Phillip kottler.
I always a big fan of good novel, but now i am learning to enjoy light non-fictions.
One of remarkable novel like lately is Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry, highly recommended!

[Budi]

I am currently reading Bossypants' Tina Fey. It almost get finished at least 3 more days to reach the ending also the acknowledgements. The interesting part from reading the first page of introduction is the bizarre motivation-fueled beginning of her intention to write her own fascinating stories in every single experience happened.

I always watch 30Rock on cable but I never know she has burrowed to the depth of famousness from scratches. It's been awhile not reading a biography or autobiography with funny stuffs exaggerate the whole story and entertain me with a lot lols..;)

[Kama]

I'm reading Culture Bound: Bridging The Cultural Gap In Language Teaching. I'd recommend it to anybody who is learning foreign languages. It makes you more aware about languages and communicating with people. Ok, I may be biased as I majored in cross-cultural communication. But you should give it a try. ;)

[Nadya]

I've finished Devoured by Emily Snow. Swooned over Lucas...and I found myself couldn't get enough of tattoed-boys.