Holy shit, there is some great book suggestions in here.
**writes stuff down**
The kindness of close friends is like a warm blanket
Anansi Boys is good, but a very different sort of book than American Gods. It is a comedy, and if you like the sort of dry british humor that Gaiman weaves through his other books, or, for example, if you really got a kick out of the song/story Anansi tells at the meeting in American Gods, then you should love Anansi Boys. I'm a huge Neil Gaiman fan. I should really be on his payroll considering how much I push his stuff, and how many people I have gotten interested in him(erin being one of them).
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
I feel that way about Stephen King. I've gotten so many people to start reading his stuff over the years that he should start paying me.
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
Chris, AMERICAN GODS was the first Gaiman book I've read. Had you come along a month ago, you could have been the one to convert me.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
A Song of Ice and Fire is an amazing series of books. No one is better than George R. R. Martin at making you interested in a ridiculous amount of characters, and constantly making you re-evaluate who is the "bad guy" or wether there are any bad guys at all. I have only read the first two. I actually really need to get back to reading those.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
A true firewasp ninja would never wear such a ridiculous sweater.
There's logic in nonsense.
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
Lisey's Story
The Will To Power
My favorite bands can kick your favorite bands' asses.
The horizon is right and motionless like the EKG of a dying woman.
He was in Berkeley on Saturday night, but I couldn't make it. I called Cody's Bookstore on Saturday morning to request reserving three signed books (one for me and two as a surprise for two members of this site that I know are huge Palahniuk fans) but, because the appearance was to take place on campus rather than at the bookstore which causes logistical concerns, the bookstore people said it was too late.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
OH MY GOSH! CHUCK PALAHNIUK IS COMING TO LEXINGTON, KY!!!!!!
On May 14th. You have no idea how much this just made my day, week, year. I'm going to wear the necklace he made me and actually meet him! Woo hoo!
If you can't tell, i'm excited.
Hannah - I could get him to sign something for you since he's being a dork and skipping out on Denver this year.
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
If I ever go to Berkeley, I'll give you insider stuff.
My favorite bands can kick your favorite bands' asses.
The horizon is right and motionless like the EKG of a dying woman.
Wow, you actually have to pay $7 to get in to the signing in Lexington, because they are screening Fight Club, and you have to buy a copy of his book in order to be able to purchase a ticket with a maximum of two tickets per book purchased.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
So all in all, at least $40?? For one signing?
My favorite bands can kick your favorite bands' asses.
The horizon is right and motionless like the EKG of a dying woman.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Yea, it does sound pretty pricey, but i'll pay it. I love that man.
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
Any of you read Tad Williams' Otherland series? If not, you should, judging by the descriptions of some of the preferred books here.
you're solid gold // i'll see you in hell
I'm hoping my library will have more Vonnegut.
My favorite bands can kick your favorite bands' asses.
The horizon is right and motionless like the EKG of a dying woman.
I'm reading Mis-Education-Chomsky right now, I'm really into it.
A true firewasp ninja would never wear such a ridiculous sweater.
There's logic in nonsense.
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.