Xander ,'End of Days'
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
I found this poem, but it was apparently written in 2005.
This io9 post about dystopian literature is really interesting, including the comments. Charlie Jane is looking at why it's so popular in YA right now, and not with adults (although they're reading the YA books, too).
huh. I have all the adult dystopias they list, plus a bunch more. and the YAs
I like the quotation.
Interesting . I think Teens like dystopian books because they can imagine changing things or making their own way. And while there are plenty of adults that can imagine it, as adults we know how much energy it would take. And if there are children that is another level of responsibility. Starting over isn't exactly where most people want to be.
and then there is me. with tons of dystopian novels that i have read . and about 4 plans for when the BIG ONE hits or the great economic collapse happens.
Someone who is possibly better at reading fine print that me, help? I'm looking at the Audible special offer on Amazon, and it says:
Offer Details Get your first 30 days of the AudibleListener® Gold membership plan free, which includes one audiobook credit, plus a one-time bonus credit. In almost all cases, one credit equals one audiobook. After your 30-day trial, your membership will automatically renew each month for just $14.95, billed to the credit card you use to register. With your membership, you will receive one credit per month plus members-only discounts on all purchases. If you cancel your membership before your free trial period is up, you will not be charged. Thereafter, cancel anytime, effective the next billing cycle. See the terms and policy applicable to Audible memberships.
Sooo, I could sign up for this, download two free audio books, cancel my membership in the next day, and I've essentially been given two free books? Am I missing a catch somewhere?
I did that, Jilli, or a trial just like it. I think I got three downloads. No catch. They're totally on the up and up.
Oooh. The temptation to do this and get the audiobooks of The Vampire Lestat and Soulless is very strong.
Yeah, I got some James Bond books. Worked like a charm.
Okay then! Goth cliche classic, downloading now!
I got The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and Innocent Traitor (about Lady Jane Grey) and Philip Pullman's The Ruby and the Smoke.
So far I've only listened to some of Innocent Traitor, but I like it more than I thought I would. I'd never tried audiobooks before, because my listening skills need help -- I tend to drift off and lose the plot unless I'm taking notes.