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Spike: We got a history, him and me. Fred: What? Spike: It was a long time ago. He was a young Watcher, fresh out of the academy when we crossed paths. It was a, what-you-call battle of wills and blood was spilled. Vendettas were sworn. It was a whole-- Fred: My God you're so full of crap. Spike: Yeah. Okay.

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We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good

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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."

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Amy - Mar 18, 2005 6:39:05 am PST #7278 of 10002

Because books.

I have a serious deficit in the sci-fi/fantasy reading (both YA and "adult") that seems to be a staple of Buffistas' reading diet.

Me three. My sci-fi/fantasy reading pretty much ended with A Wrinkle in Time, some Narnia, and a few assorted very light sci-fi YA's, like The House of Stairs.

The way everyone talks about the books they love, I feel like I must be missing something, but every time I think about reading about another planet or some such, I'm just not inspired. I've never even read Terry Pratchett.

Typo Boy - Mar 18, 2005 7:55:26 am PST #7279 of 10002

Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

I'd give the "must read Pratchett" rant, but ya know everyone is different. Maybe you wouldn't care for him, or go "Eh".

Having acknowledged the other possibility, I'm still pretty damn sure you would enjoy Pratchett.

erikaj - Mar 18, 2005 7:56:03 am PST #7280 of 10002

Always Anti-fascist!

I haven't much either cause I've got The Crime Thing.

DavidS - Mar 18, 2005 8:03:08 am PST #7281 of 10002

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I haven't much either cause I've got The Crime Thing.

Good name for a band. I mean, there already was one just called Crime.

But I might prefer The Crime Thing.

erikaj - Mar 18, 2005 8:07:39 am PST #7282 of 10002

Always Anti-fascist!

That's funny, Hec. Too bad I don't have musician friends anymore.

Steph L. - Mar 18, 2005 8:08:44 am PST #7283 of 10002

I look more rad than Lutheranism

The Crime Thing needs to be the name of a 70s funk band.

Lyra Jane - Mar 18, 2005 8:18:12 am PST #7284 of 10002

Up with the sun

I loved "Good Omens," but I haven't read Pratchett beyond that.

erikaj - Mar 18, 2005 8:21:25 am PST #7285 of 10002

Always Anti-fascist!

(Makes note for book. I am a Pelecanos-wannabe after all. At some point, the crime-writer wannabe might write about some funk wannabes.)

Amy - Mar 18, 2005 8:31:49 am PST #7286 of 10002

Because books.

I would so listen to a band called The Crime Thing. *Especially* if it was 70s funk.

I'm still pretty damn sure you would enjoy Pratchett

What you recommend to start with?

Connie Neil - Mar 18, 2005 8:59:05 am PST #7287 of 10002

brillig

What do you recommend to start with?

Small Gods is very good and is outside the usual cast of characters, so you don't have to go, "Now, who is that again?" If you want an easy introduction to the major players of the city of Ankh-Morpork, Truth focuses on people other than the usual players but you get to meet several of them anyway.

There are three major casts that I've noticed: the Witches of Lancre with Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and a couple of others; the faculty of Unseen University, the Wizards' university; and then, my favorites, the City Watch of Ankh-Morpork, with Commander Vimes and Lord Vetinari and assorted watch-folk and politicians.

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