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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 17 13.08%
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik 13 10.00%
The Deed of Paksenarrion: The Sheepfarmer's Daughter (book 1) by Elizabeth Moon 24 18.46%
Magic Kingdom For Sale — Sold! by Terry Brooks 6 4.62%
American Gods by Neil Gaiman 22 16.92%
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 8 6.15%
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift 5 3.85%
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 8 6.15%
The Princess Bride by William Goldman 11 8.46%
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 16 12.31%
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Old 07-04-2010, 04:25 PM   #136
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You've all now left me wondering whether I understood something incorrectly with regards my interpretation of the expression: 'not in the same league'.
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Old 07-04-2010, 04:28 PM   #137
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Too many people assuming that the rules of Boolean logic apply to English. They don't. In English double negatives are often used for emphasis.

However, the use of double negatives in English is now generally considered improper, and is occasionally ambiguous.

So don't use no double negatives.
Yes, logic =/ meaning in language

Sad that double negatives have begun to be improper in English - they can be quite meaningful in a subtle way.
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There are many threads about many books in the Reading Reco forum. So, start one for American Gods any time you want. It just won't be tagged as Book Club.. that's all.

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Old 07-04-2010, 05:00 PM   #139
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There are many threads about many books in the Reading Reco forum. So, start one for American Gods any time you want. It just won't be tagged as Book Club.. that's all.

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No problem. Please. I just wanted to find out if there were any prior interest before I started it. Just like I did with the "The road" discussion thread once a long while ago. Hope I haven't over-stepped any rules - sorry if I have
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No not at all. The book club is here to encourage discussions.

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Old 07-04-2010, 06:16 PM   #141
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Don't know if it's "au fait" to bump my own post, but I really wanted to know about this:
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You've all now left me wondering whether I understood something incorrectly with regards my interpretation of the expression: 'not in the same league'.
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:40 PM   #142
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Don't know if it's "au fait" to bump my own post, but I really wanted to know about this:
My understanding is the same as yours.

If X is not "in the same league" as "Y" means that X is significantly less than, not as good as Y.
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:44 PM   #143
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Perhaps I have an incorrect understanding of the term 'not in the same league', but while they certainly technically (logically) say the same thing, it's my understanding that, for example, 'P is not in the same league as B' implies that P is worse than B - or in a lesser league. So to me, you first said that 'Paksenarrion' was in a higher league than AG.
Absolutely right. Saying "A is not in the same league as B" means "B is a lot better than A".
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:57 PM   #144
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Both Gaiman and his friend, Terry Pratchett, use the fantasy genre in ways that raise the game considerably. And they are a lot funnier than the usual fantasy writers are. Their collaboration on 'Good Omens' is a wonderful book. Pratchett's writings should appeal to the philosopher in you: "Small Gods" is perhaps one of the best pieces of (anti)theological writing of the last fifty years. If Dennet, Dawkins and co had his lightness of touch, they'd make a lot more headway.
That reference to Pratchett along with a video I saw today on the BBC News site, my love of Gaiman's Sandman graphic novel series, and a PM from someone who shall remain anonymous have all conspired to convince me that Neil Gaiman's American Gods should be moved up several places in my To Be Read folder. Still, with all else I have on my plate, I don't really wish to read it soon enough to participate in a discussion outside the Book Club. (Sorry, Ea!)
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I liked this months book better than the last one, and will be reading the continuation. Divided Allegiance. It's not nail biting but entertaining enough.
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I'd be interested in a discussion thread for American Gods. I'll re-read it as soon as I'm done my exam on Wednesday.
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Good luck with the exam!
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That reference to Pratchett along with a video I saw today on the BBC News site, my love of Gaiman's Sandman graphic novel series, and a PM from someone who shall remain anonymous have all conspired to convince me that Neil Gaiman's American Gods should be moved up several places in my To Be Read folder. Still, with all else I have on my plate, I don't really wish to read it soon enough to participate in a discussion outside the Book Club. (Sorry, Ea!)
I hold no grudge

I liked Gaiman's comment about gutters and drains (in the video)
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Okay, so now you have to tell us which book you are talking about.
It was, indeed, "American Gods." I may or may not apologize for any ambiguity.
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