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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter Series #1) by J. K. Rowling, Jim Kay | | 9780545790352 | Hardcover | Barnes & Noble
http://www.harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/bookshop/illustrated-editions/
Harry potter books with completely new illustrations bruh! As in officially approved and published by JK Rolling
Only the first book is out for now. Will check it out whenever its available at liberty.
Seriously, this should have been an illustrated book from the beginning.
Nah I'm fine with the simple text version. As if the movies weren't bad enough already, I don't want my interpretation of the Potter universe to be further ruined by some artist/illustrator. 
I think that after reading the Harry Potter books for oh, I dunno how many times (it is definitely somewhere between 5 and 10), and watching the entire movie series more than once as well, this will a good new dimension. Add to that the fact that the illustrations look bloody brilliant. So, I wouldn't mind reading these versions. They will enhance my experience, without in any way receding the previous thrill I had when I read the original books. I will still love them to death. Nothing can take away that love.
Just finished the first two books of the Kingkiller Chronicles. They were Okish, were a little like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. But the plot was not consistent and the supporting characters were not developed. Any recommended books in the same genre?
Same here! If the illustrations are as good as The World of Ice and Fire; I'll buy the entire set in a heartbeat!
Finished Looking for Alaska by John Green.
Boy, that was fast. This was a pretty engaging read. Though I realize that I am well past the age of the intended audience (I am no longer a teenager), I still kinda liked this book a lot. I know it has its flaws: there is too much philosophy spouted by precocious teenagers who are not at all like teenagers in real life (but that is kinda John Green's thing). Where the strength of this book lies is in creating an immensely enjoyable quartet of characters in a really fun setting and throwing in some world weary musings in the mix. The titular Alaska is unlike any girl you will ever hope to meet because she is entirely a figment of the imagination of a writer and only exists in books. But that's what fiction does, it constructs the truth which the world doesn't have. The overarching theme of the book is suffering, forgiveness and the Great Perhaps. I related to the Great Perhaps because I have too often bemoaned the singularly mundane routine of my life and my inability to change the pattern. Every thing in your body goes against self-improvement, that is the hardest lesson to learn.
This book is pretty fast paced, thought provoking, albeit slightly pretentious, but when you are having a blast, who cares.
Boy, that was fast. This was a pretty engaging read. Though I realize that I am well past the age of the intended audience (I am no longer a teenager), I still kinda liked this book a lot. I know it has its flaws: there is too much philosophy spouted by precocious teenagers who are not at all like teenagers in real life (but that is kinda John Green's thing). Where the strength of this book lies is in creating an immensely enjoyable quartet of characters in a really fun setting and throwing in some world weary musings in the mix. The titular Alaska is unlike any girl you will ever hope to meet because she is entirely a figment of the imagination of a writer and only exists in books. But that's what fiction does, it constructs the truth which the world doesn't have. The overarching theme of the book is suffering, forgiveness and the Great Perhaps. I related to the Great Perhaps because I have too often bemoaned the singularly mundane routine of my life and my inability to change the pattern. Every thing in your body goes against self-improvement, that is the hardest lesson to learn.
This book is pretty fast paced, thought provoking, albeit slightly pretentious, but when you are having a blast, who cares.
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KingKiller is pretty good IMO.
I actually listened to the audiobooks. The narrator was spot-on with his different, verbal-portrayals, of the characters.
If you're looking for fantasy/epic fantasy genre, my personal favourite is The Way of Kings(and subsequently, Words of Radiance) by Brandon Sanderson.
Never read anything(or to be quite specific, listened to anything) better. The Way of Kings at Goodreads
Currently I'm going through the Powder Mage series Book 1, Promise of Blood.
Kingkiller series is good, but kind of overrated in my opinion. The Book 1 established the story and the setting, but the Book 2 didn't progress the main story at all, nor did it provide any kind of conflict, closure or resolution. And I don't feel anything for the supporting characters, especially Denna, whom I really don't like.
And I was thinking about starting the Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch. I have also considered reading The Way of the Kings, like you mentioned, but the thing is there are 10 books planned in that series and only 2, I think, have been released so far. How would you describe the series and which other book or series would you say it is like?
Honoure, courage, justice, sense of duty, steadfastness, struggle, mystery, magic, action.
Keywods I can think of, without having to write a lengthy review(already thousands written).
Blew my socks off. Never have I read anything better written plot-wise, as well as, character development and attention to detail. The world building is oustanding.
And no incest/rape/sex etc in 1000+ pages of a book.
It's a clean book. Perhaps slight romance here and there but it really adds to the storylines.
Once you read(or strongly recommend; listen) to The Way of Kings, every other book pales in comparison thereafter.
And I can't make an accurate comparison to anything else since this book is IT for me.
I have read Gentlman Bastard #1 and #2 . It really rubbed me the wrong way. Tried to get into it but sort of felt nothing for the characters. Book 2 is horrendous in my view. Book 1 can be OK, but it felt me with the feeling that nothing ever happens.
Of course these are only my thoughts and as evident by the page, thousands of people like it. So don't let me stop you from giving Lies Lamora a go.
Regarding Kingkiller, the mysterious elements and questions yet unanswered are a big pull for me. The Chandrian, The Aemir, the library, his professor, Bast and so on and so forth(can't recall all the details, it was indeed quite some time ago that I read).
Keywods I can think of, without having to write a lengthy review(already thousands written).
Blew my socks off. Never have I read anything better written plot-wise, as well as, character development and attention to detail. The world building is oustanding.
And no incest/rape/sex etc in 1000+ pages of a book.
It's a clean book. Perhaps slight romance here and there but it really adds to the storylines.
Once you read(or strongly recommend; listen) to The Way of Kings, every other book pales in comparison thereafter.
And I can't make an accurate comparison to anything else since this book is IT for me.
I have read Gentlman Bastard #1 and #2 . It really rubbed me the wrong way. Tried to get into it but sort of felt nothing for the characters. Book 2 is horrendous in my view. Book 1 can be OK, but it felt me with the feeling that nothing ever happens.
Of course these are only my thoughts and as evident by the page, thousands of people like it. So don't let me stop you from giving Lies Lamora a go.
Regarding Kingkiller, the mysterious elements and questions yet unanswered are a big pull for me. The Chandrian, The Aemir, the library, his professor, Bast and so on and so forth(can't recall all the details, it was indeed quite some time ago that I read).
Finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
I know that this book had its moment a long time ago and literally every office going person in the world has read this, but still, I wanted to read it. I had been recommended this book by two different people and they know their shit. So, I gave it a go.
It was a truly fascinating read. Gladwell manages to weave these stories about geniuses and outliers that make you see them in an approachable light. We have a habit of putting on a pedestal those things we don't understand, and that is how we treat heroes and billionaires. Gladwell argues, quite impressively, that it is a combination of a lot of factors that maketh the man. The old axiom that only hardwork is enough to help you overcome all the tribulations might not be entirely true. While hardwork is a necessary part of it, that is not the entire sum. There is your culture (and yes all the stereotypes associated with cultures do, in fact, have a basis in history), your parents, you social standing, the time you were born in and the circumstances of the world around you.
I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those who are in their late teens and early 20s, because it breaks down the myths we so often associate with the success of others. It is a damn good read.
I know that this book had its moment a long time ago and literally every office going person in the world has read this, but still, I wanted to read it. I had been recommended this book by two different people and they know their shit. So, I gave it a go.
It was a truly fascinating read. Gladwell manages to weave these stories about geniuses and outliers that make you see them in an approachable light. We have a habit of putting on a pedestal those things we don't understand, and that is how we treat heroes and billionaires. Gladwell argues, quite impressively, that it is a combination of a lot of factors that maketh the man. The old axiom that only hardwork is enough to help you overcome all the tribulations might not be entirely true. While hardwork is a necessary part of it, that is not the entire sum. There is your culture (and yes all the stereotypes associated with cultures do, in fact, have a basis in history), your parents, you social standing, the time you were born in and the circumstances of the world around you.
I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those who are in their late teens and early 20s, because it breaks down the myths we so often associate with the success of others. It is a damn good read.
Anyone participating in National Novel Writing Month contest of 2015? I thought about doing it a couple of years ago but never followed through.
They are holding weekly sessions in T2F this time around. First one is today, 4pm to 6 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/desiwriterslounge/
They are holding weekly sessions in T2F this time around. First one is today, 4pm to 6 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/desiwriterslounge/
Wow what an amazing read. I have so many question after watching Interstellar movie and looking for some answers,
fortunately stumbles upon this book. Although it has too much science in it but clears lot of concept regarding the movie.
If you have love for astronomy and universe thn this is definitely worth a read.
I gotta admit, I bought this because of the hype. It was touted as this year's Gone Girl and since I was a huge fan of that book (and movie), I bought this and read it. It was pretty damn good. The fractured narrative is used to tell the age old story of infidelity and murder in the suburbs. The book is told from the perspective of three young women, on whose lives tragic consequences befall. While not as incisive and fast paced as Gone Girl, this somewhat straightforward thriller kept me hooked. There was a saggy middle portion but it picked up its pace tremendously in the third act. And the author does keep one tiny little important detail for the very last page, which was just too good.
All in all, read this in between two heavy books. It is a breezy read.
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Game devs praise Steam as a 'democratic platform' that 'continues to be transformative' for PC gaming today
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faraany3k:
Just finished Diablo 4 season in hurry to play Fallout 4 but gamepass released another banger in the form of Star Wars on April 25th. Gamepass is a steal man.
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Necrokiller:
There are no such thing as "bad design" bro, its all "artistic vision" nowEternalBlizzard said:Is it just me or people lately seem to defend every bad game design decision made by the devs and try to give bullshit reasons for that? Or perhaps it's because I'm on reddit and discord
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EternalBlizzard:
Is it just me or people lately seem to defend every bad game design decision made by the devs and try to give bullshit reasons for that? Or perhaps it's because I'm on reddit and discord
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faraany3k:
Add 20 years into your age. Congrats you are in Playstation 8 era. Probably a VR streaming headset in a form of glasses.
