What are you currently reading?

[Letti]

I say that. When I started to read it (this Friday) I wake up at 1 o'clock in the morning and usually I go back to sleep if I wake up in the middle of the night but this time I opened the book and I kept reading for hours.

It's about a boy whose I.Q. is 68 and with an operation it gets 185 and more. And the way he is changing and he can understand things and his past and all his fights inside.
Incredible book.

[Mad Man]

Reading "Jevgeni Onegin" by Aleksandr Puškin at the monent :panic:

[Brice]

I am reading Flowers for Algernon. It is really good. I can't put it down.
Has anyone read it?

I have. :)

[alinda]

And do you agree with this assessment Brice?

[Brice]

It's been many years since I've read it, but as I recall yes, it was quite good.

[Mordred Deschain]

I just got done reading World War Z. interesting, I hear they are making it into a movie.

[Daghain]

Well, that certainly moves that book up on my list, then.

And Letti, if you like the book, go out and rent the movie "Charlie" with Cliff Robertson. I don't remember now how close it is to the book, but it's awesome. :D

[jhanic]

Flowers for Algernon won the Hugo award when it was published in 1966. I read it first when it was published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction as a novellete, then later when it was expanded to novel size and remain even now as one of its biggest fans. It is simply a GREAT book!

John

[NeedfulKings]

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I'm just starting it and love the writing so far! Very fast paced.

[Jean]

I am reading Flowers for Algernon. It is really good. I can't put it down.
Has anyone read it?

I have. :)
I have, too, very long time ago but I remember it well - only the novelette though, not the novel. I have only just learned from Jhanic that there is a novel. I think I'll look for it.

[bluelph24]

finished watchmen and philosophy today. also finished the killing joke.

onto requiem for a dream

[sarajean]

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[jayson]

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[Matt]

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I'm just starting it and love the writing so far! Very fast paced.

I'm listening to it in the car and Dora is reading it at home. We are both loving it. I agree on the writing, it's very well done.

[Mordred Deschain]

I am currently reading Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. Not a bad read, and for anyone that has seen The 13th Warrior, this book is what the movie was based off of. Well, maybe not this book, but this book is the re-write of the ancient manuscript about the true account of Ahmad Ibn Fadlan who became the 13th Warrior when he met a band of Northmen (or Norsemen) on his way some place else.

[mae]

I am currently reading Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. Not a bad read, and for anyone that has seen The 13th Warrior, this book is what the movie was based off of. Well, maybe not this book, but this book is the re-write of the ancient manuscript about the true account of Ahmad Ibn Fadlan who became the 13th Warrior when he met a band of Northmen (or Norsemen) on his way some place else.

Hm. I don't think the manuscript is real.

[Mordred Deschain]

I am currently reading Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. Not a bad read, and for anyone that has seen The 13th Warrior, this book is what the movie was based off of. Well, maybe not this book, but this book is the re-write of the ancient manuscript about the true account of Ahmad Ibn Fadlan who became the 13th Warrior when he met a band of Northmen (or Norsemen) on his way some place else.

Hm. I don't think the manuscript is real.

I had that debate..with myself..and I couldn't really say if it is real or not. I googled Ahmad Ibn Fadlan, and I guess he was a real person of the time and such. Of course, I haven't researched in depth.

[razz]

Just finished Black House, and am now starting Blaze

[Darkthoughts]

I wasn't that keen on Blaze first time round, but on a recent reread I loved it. I particularly enjoyed the flashbacks to Blaze's childhood - very poignant.

Blaze reminds me of Wolf in some ways.

[lophophoras]

Slither - Edward Lee

[Randall Flagg]

3/4 through The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.
Finished Going to See the Elephant last week.

[fernandito]

I'm about 3/4's through both New Moon and A Storm of Swords.

I'm thinking of either reading Order of The Phoenix or World War Z next.

[sarajean]

order of the phoenix.

i'm halfway through PoA, so by the time you're ready, we should be able to read it together. :D

[Daghain]

Well, I was going to make that argument for World War Z. :lol:

I'm about 1/2 way through The Tomb, the first Repairman Jack novel. Highly recommended. :thumbsup:

[sarajean]

back off, daggers. can't you see i'm feeling stabbity? :P :wub:

[Daghain]

:wtf:

[Girlystevedave]

I finished Half Blood Prince last night.
Wow! Some shit is really going down. I'm gonna have to get my hands on Deathly Hallows today. :drool:

[fernandito]

AMANDA. :wub:

[Shy]

I'm reading The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Actually, I need to go pick up book eight today.

[sarajean]

AMANDA. :wub:

<_<

(i was this -->.<-- close to editing your post so that it said my name.)

[a fan]

I,m reading The Dark Tower5 Wolves Of The Calla

[razz]

I wasn't that keen on Blaze first time round, but on a recent reread I loved it. I particularly enjoyed the flashbacks to Blaze's childhood - very poignant.

Blaze reminds me of Wolf in some ways.
wow, i never thought of that, but now that you mention it, i not only see a resemblance, i see them as twinners of sorts

[Darkthoughts]

:couple:

[Mordred Deschain]

I'm about 3/4's through both New Moon and A Storm of Swords.

I'm thinking of either reading Order of The Phoenix or World War Z next.

WORLD WAR Z!!!

[Heather19]

I'm about 3/4's through both New Moon

How are you enjoying it? I've been really anxious to start it.

[NeedfulKings]

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I'm just starting it and love the writing so far! Very fast paced.

I'm listening to it in the car and Dora is reading it at home. We are both loving it. I agree on the writing, it's very well done.

Oh, how cool! Jeanne (BedOfRoses) finished it not too long ago. I really like getting into a "epic" of a story. And every page seems to turn itself--I like that.

I think I'm near page 150 (of almost 1000)!!!

[dotKay]

just began the drawing of the three ^^

[Jean]

Blaze reminds me of Wolf in some ways.
wow, i never thought of that, but now that you mention it, i not only see a resemblance, i see them as twinners of sorts
I liked the idea when I first saw it; I am not so sure I agree, though. Wolf lived his life quite in harmony with himself before he was taken away to the wrong world; Blaze was ruined and made an alien to his world from very early in life, and somehow I feel that it matters. Will we go on in Blaze thread? http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif

[SigTauGimp]

Currently doing a re-read of "The Orc King", the first of the "Transitions" trilogy by R. A. Salvatore. Reading it so I can refresh myself before reading "The Pirate King", which I found recently, after much searching. :rock:

[ManOfWesternesse]

I finished Half Blood Prince last night.
Wow! Some shit is really going down. I'm gonna have to get my hands on Deathly Hallows today. :drool:
SNAP!
I finished my re-read of Half Blood Prince day before yesterday, and am now re-reading Deathly Hallows.


I'm reading The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Actually, I need to go pick up book eight today.
Great series.
Was just looking at Brandon Sanderson's website yesterday.
It now appears certain that the 'final' Book 12 'A Memory of Light' will actually be 3 Books, to be released November '09 / November '10 / November '11. :rock:
This sits well with me, because I never believed the story could be satisfactorily completed in just 1 book anyway - I don't think Robert Jordan himself (RIP) could have finished it in one either.

[Ruthful]

Incomprehensible, typo-ridden Census training manuals.

[razz]

Blaze reminds me of Wolf in some ways.
wow, i never thought of that, but now that you mention it, i not only see a resemblance, i see them as twinners of sorts
I liked the idea when I first saw it; I am not so sure I agree, though. Wolf lived his life quite in harmony with himself before he was taken away to the wrong world; Blaze was ruined and made an alien to his world from very early in life, and somehow I feel that it matters. Will we go on in Blaze thread? http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif
I'll jump in to that discussion once i finish reading it. I'm about halfway through

[Shy]

Great series.
Was just looking at Brandon Sanderson's website yesterday.
It now appears certain that the 'final' Book 12 'A Memory of Light' will actually be 3 Books, to be released November '09 / November '10 / November '11. :rock:
This sits well with me, because I never believed the story could be satisfactorily completed in just 1 book anyway - I don't think Robert Jordan himself (RIP) could have finished it in one either.[/QUOTE]

I totally agree with you there! I've been speculating on how it could all end and I didn't want it to be hastily wrapped up with no thought to the intricacy of the series. It's good to know that he is going to take some time on it.

[Randall Flagg]

Finished 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle'. Great read. Launguid and a bit maudlin, but terrific writing. I had to have a dictionary handy as quite a few words stunned me.

[turtlex]

Am reading "Columbine" by Dave Cullen. It is outstanding.

( info on author/title - http://www.davecullen.com/ )

[mae]

Finished 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle'. Great read. Launguid and a bit maudlin, but terrific writing. I had to have a dictionary handy as quite a few words stunned me.

Such as? :orely:

[Wuducynn]

I'm waiting for the 13th book in the Repairman Jack series to come out.

[SigTauGimp]

Finished "The Orc King" last night. Starting on "The Pirate King" tonight.:excited:

I love R.A. Salvatore. :wub:

[AngelofRayne]

im currently reading The Count of Monte Cristo, its trully an amazing book. i cant put it down. im new here by the way, just thought i should introduce myself

[SigTauGimp]

Excellent choice, AngelofRayne. :D

Welcome, by the way! Stop by the "Introduce Yourself" thread if you have a chance. I'm sure you'll receive a very warm welcome there as well.

[Matt]

im currently reading The Count of Monte Cristo, its trully an amazing book. i cant put it down. im new here by the way, just thought i should introduce myself

Welcome to the site Angel. Great screen name btw. :rock:

[The Lady of Shadows]

The Torah
the disappeared - kristine kathryn rusch (audio)
the living dead - john joseph admas, editor

[Daghain]

Just finished The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson and am now reading World War Z by Max Brooks.

[SigTauGimp]

Just finished The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson and am now reading World War Z by Max Brooks.

Awesome choice, Dags. :D

[Daghain]

Matthew (Wuducynn) recommended The Tomb to me. I can't wait to pick up the rest of the series. :D

[Brice]

The Tomb is excellent. I haven't read any of the others.

[jayson]

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[Daghain]

Yeah, it was a real page-turner at the end!

[mae]

A quarter of the way through It.

[Shy]

It is one of my favorite SK books. I've read it multiple times and every time I do I discover something new. I love a book that doesn't seem repetitive after the second or third read.

[mate211]

I read Twilight 3 days ago. I liked it. The second book will be in stores at 23th april.I cant wait:) My class mate gave me the book(yes she's a girl:))
Now im reading Misery it's very fast and interesting.

[Lily-sai]

Strange how the most books I'm reading, are rereads.. But that's how I define a good book: you can read it again and again and learn something new every time. I recently finished IT, and am now starting Dead Zone - I've been with sai King's books a lot lately! (and you wonder why I sometimes see such colourful nightmares.. erm.)

Should find something new. I'm still avoiding that brick-thick Ken Follett, 'World Without End', sigh.. =P

[bluelph24]

Collected Fictions - Jorge Luis Borges

[jayson]

Finished The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy earlier today which made me start another re-read of The Lord of the Rings. I'm afraid to even attempt to count how many times this might make for me. Not that it ever gets old.

[obscurejude]

Finished The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy earlier today which made me start another re-read of The Lord of the Rings. I'm afraid to even attempt to count how many times this might make for me. Not that it ever gets old.

I wish that had been around when I was taking my Tolkien class in college. I'm sure it was a good read.

[jayson]

It was pretty good. I found it amusing after a bit that about 90% of the essayists seemed to hit upon many of the same quotations from the book regardless of what they're chapters were about, but they were almost all quotes that I memorized when I was 12 because I thought they were all pretty important ones.

I also really liked that one of the writers made a point of calling Peter Jackson out on the drastic change he made in Faramir's character and how that diminished from a perfect example of one of the only mortal characters able to wholly resist the temptation of the Ring.

[dotKay]

I bought "Go ask alice" today... i'm reading it between chapters of The Drawing of the Three

[obscurejude]

It was pretty good. I found it amusing after a bit that about 90% of the essayists seemed to hit upon many of the same quotations from the book regardless of what they're chapters were about, but they were almost all quotes that I memorized when I was 12 because I thought they were all pretty important ones.

I also really liked that one of the writers made a point of calling Peter Jackson out on the drastic change he made in Faramir's character and how that diminished from a perfect example of one of the only mortal characters able to wholly resist the temptation of the Ring.

Remind me of who Faramir is again, please.

[ManOfWesternesse]

.....I also really liked that one of the writers made a point of calling Peter Jackson out on the drastic change he made in Faramir's character and how that diminished from a perfect example of one of the only mortal characters able to wholly resist the temptation of the Ring.

Remind me of who Faramir is again, please.

Faramir was Boromir's brother, son of Denethor, and his heir after Boromir's death. (though Denethor held him in scant regard, especially knowing that Faramir would follow Gandalf's lead rather than his fathers).

What Jayson mentions above was one of the major criticisims of Peter Jackson's decisions, certainly THE major one for me personally (the ONLY one of any great consequence for me, excepting perhaps the Scouring and the consequent change in the death of Sauruman). How could he have mis-read or mis-understood Faramir's character from the Book so badly? Faramir had the Ring in his power, right there to be taken, and he let Frodo go and pitied him for the task that lay ahead of him. 'Noble' doesn't begin to describe it.

[Lily-sai]

I have to agree about Faramir's character with ManofWesternesse. I am no director and I understand a lot of Jackson's decisions.. but couldn't he have skipped the attack of Wargs, for example, and develop Faramir's personality further? Ah, well.
(and I was sad to see the beautiful Henneth Annûn as just a rocky and wet place. :()

Reading the Regulators now, a new novel for me. I'm almost literally eating books right now, being bound into my bed. *sniffles*

[ManOfWesternesse]

..but couldn't he have skipped the attack of Wargs,....
No, No! not the Wargs! :lol:
.. but he could have skipped that nonsense of Faramir bringing Frodo & Co to Osgiliath (& killed 2 birds with one stone, so to speak).

The Regulators is a strange one (but hell we're talking King here!), but not bad at all.

I'm nearing the end of my Harry Potter re-read, now on The Deathly Hallows.

[obscurejude]

Thanks Brian for refreshing my memory. Its been awhile for me.

[jayson]

I have to agree about Faramir's character with ManofWesternesse. I am no director and I understand a lot of Jackson's decisions.. but couldn't he have skipped the attack of Wargs, for example, and develop Faramir's personality further? Ah, well.
(and I was sad to see the beautiful Henneth Annûn as just a rocky and wet place. :(

I agree Lily, he could DEFINITELY have skipped the Wargs, especially considering that it never happened in the books! Jackson's sacrifice of Tolkien's material for his own material is the primary complaint I have with the changes he made.

And I agree completely about Henneth Annun. One of the few things I did enjoy about the movies was the look of the locations, but I expected a bit more from that one.

[mia/susannah]

I am currently reading, Four Octobers by Rick Hautala. I have never heard of him before and this is the first time I have read anything by him,. I like him, he is really good. I watched all the Lord of the Rings movies but have not read the book.

[Lily-sai]

Ooh, Rick Hautala is partly a Finn. It might amuse you to hear 'hauta' means 'grave' in Finnish - quite fitting for a horror writer, isn't it? ;) I've read 'Cold Whisper' by him, quite enjoyable!

[Letti]

I have just finished "Flowers for Algernon".
It's not easy to stop crying.
I'll be back as soon as I have pulled myself together.

Read this book if you can.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1857989384.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Flowers For Algernon is about Charlie Gordon, who starts the story with an IQ of 68. Then he undergoes an experimental operation that increases his IQ to genius level.

[fernandito]

I read that book when it was in Jr. High. I don't remember much about it, but I do remember feeling genuinely moved after having finished it. I think I'll read it again later during the year :)

[mia/susannah]

Ooh, Rick Hautala is partly a Finn. It might amuse you to hear 'hauta' means 'grave' in Finnish - quite fitting for a horror writer, isn't it? ;) I've read 'Cold Whisper' by him, quite enjoyable!

Yes it is!!!:wtf: Cold Whisper huh! I will have to try and find that one, Is it a book or a short story?

[The King of Kings]

I just finished the first book of the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. I'm getting ready to start on the 2nd one. I'm gonna finish it and I might go to the third one and then I'm gonna read the Stand.

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[Jean]

Read this book if you can.
Oh no, no! I still can't get over Blaze! Too much is too much for an old bear.

[jonbocop]

I just finished the Gunslinger Born Comic Book (I don't know if that counts as reading). Also, I just started Run With The Hunted, a charles bukowski reader.

[sarajean]

I have just finished "Flowers for Algernon".
It's not easy to stop crying.
I'll be back as soon as I have pulled myself together.

Read this book if you can.
Flowers For Algernon is about Charlie Gordon, who starts the story with an IQ of 68. Then he undergoes an experimental operation that increases his IQ to genius level.

what's funny is that the HORRIBLE movie the lawnmower man always kind of reminded me of this book.

you're right, letti, it is definitely a tear jerker.

[jonbocop]

Wasn't that book about a mouse that started a restaurant?

[Brice]

I have just finished "Flowers for Algernon".
It's not easy to stop crying.
I'll be back as soon as I have pulled myself together.

Read this book if you can.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1857989384.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Flowers For Algernon is about Charlie Gordon, who starts the story with an IQ of 68. Then he undergoes an experimental operation that increases his IQ to genius level.

:couple:

[mae]

I just read through the sample pages of "Flowers for Algernon" on Amazon and one thing that's a bit jarring to me is the artificial and inconsistent way of the misspellings at the beginning of the novel. It just seemed implausible that the character would spell certain simple words wrong but then spell more complex words correctly. Perhaps doing this more consistently would render the text nearly unreadable, but it just struck me as inauthentic, sorry. Though I'm sure it's a great novel, it looks like it is, so I may give it a try later.

[jhanic]

Pablo, you won't regret it!

John

[Letti]

I just read through the sample pages of "Flowers for Algernon" on Amazon and one thing that's a bit jarring to me is the artificial and inconsistent way of the misspellings at the beginning of the novel. It just seemed implausible that the character would spell certain simple words wrong but then spell more complex words correctly. Perhaps doing this more consistently would render the text nearly unreadable, but it just struck me as inauthentic, sorry. Though I'm sure it's a great novel, it looks like it is, so I may give it a try later.

You can be right.
I am sure it must have been very hard for the author to write this book. Once he had to write like a moron (his word) and later like a genius with very high I.Q. For me the genius part was a bit more simple than I had expected but I must say the book is still more than wonderful and amazing.
Anyway the boy who writes the report goes to special school to be able to spell so it can be okay that he makes horrible mistakes but time to time he can write down harder words well.

[Seymour_Glass]

I just started The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon. He's pretty great.

[Lily-sai]

Ooh, Rick Hautala is partly a Finn. It might amuse you to hear 'hauta' means 'grave' in Finnish - quite fitting for a horror writer, isn't it? ;) I've read 'Cold Whisper' by him, quite enjoyable!

Yes it is!!!:wtf: Cold Whisper huh! I will have to try and find that one, Is it a book or a short story?

It's a book, worth of trying! Let me know if you read it and what you thought about it. :)

[mia/susannah]

Ooh, Rick Hautala is partly a Finn. It might amuse you to hear 'hauta' means 'grave' in Finnish - quite fitting for a horror writer, isn't it? ;) I've read 'Cold Whisper' by him, quite enjoyable!

Yes it is!!!:wtf: Cold Whisper huh! I will have to try and find that one, Is it a book or a short story?

It's a book, worth of trying! Let me know if you read it and what you thought about it. :)

I looked for it on Cemetery Dance, but sadly it is out of print. Still looking though. Maybe I will get lucky.

[jayson]

I just started The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon. He's pretty great.

I liked that one a lot. Have yet to read any other Chabon.

[Ruthful]

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[lophophoras]

I am starting my reread of the DT series and related books based on the order that was suggested by John and Yoko in the "The best order of reading" thread.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=7582&highlight=order+series

So, I am currently reading The Gunslinger.

:rock:

[Dave!]

I have only about 20 pages left in what might possibly be one of the best three books I have ever picked up. And that includes anything King has written. And for me to say that is a grand thing, as SK is my all time favorite writer and all of his books are in my top "10". until now.
I am by no means a fan of anything non-fiction, for the most part. They tend to bore me. But my neighbor lent me a book that he thought might mean something to me, and in fact it did.

You guys have GOT to check this one out.

The title is LONE SURVIVOR by Marcus Luttrell. He is a Navy SEAL and this is a first hand account of a special ops mission he was on, and the SEAL training he went through to get him there. He, along with his closest three comrades (SEAL team 10) are dropped in the middle of Taliban country in the mountains of Afghanistan. They face insurmountable odds and as you might discern from the title, he is the only one to make it out alive. Rescue teams are subsequently massacred, and the toll in American lives totals 19, of which he is the only one to make it out. It sends chills up my spine to read it, and I was captivated unlike any other book I have ever picked up before. I won't give the story away, but I strongly urge any living, breathing person who reads this post to either get this book or check it out at the library.
I will be buying my own copy along with two more copies to mail out. One for my brother-in-law, and one for my cousin, both Iraq conflict veterans who engaged their opposition first-hand, and carry anguish and nightmares to this day because of what they saw and endured.
I was never a strong supporter for the way we went in Iraq, but I will say until my last breath that this book puts a new perspective on the conflicts in Afghanistan for me, and a deep respect for what those soldiers have to deal with. He also portays the Afghani people in a very favorable and appreciative light. It was the peace-loving compassion for human life by the good percentage of those people that saved his life, and he talks as highly about them as he does his own SEAL team members. And he makes sure that everyone who reads it knows that it is the Taliban we are fighting, not the honest and empathetic Afghani tribesmen as a unit. Compelling and captivating until the end, this book is an awesome work.

[3 DOORS DOWN]

Just finished Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks and planned to read the final book in the trilogy Beyond The Shadows by the same author.
My plan as changed,i was in the attic making a bit of room for more items that will come in handy in the future when i came across a box marked books.
Well i had to have a look,the first book i picked up was The Stand the complete and uncut edition.I cast my flash light (still not got around to putting up a light ) on THE CIRCLE OPENS and the next thing you know an hour has passed and no cleaning done.I"m hooked cant put the book down and it must be my ? reread how does SK draw you in.

[AlishaRiley]

I'm currently reading Salem's Lot for the first time. :ninja:
Blasphemy, i know. It's just as good as I knew it would be, and it looks to get even better. :)

[The Lady of Shadows]

well at least you've seen the error of your ways, alisha, and are diligently working to correct the problem. :P

[Lily-sai]

Alisha, I have a confession.. I haven't read it yet either (where can I find even smaller font?).

Seems that I can't concentrate on just one book right now. The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, to feed my fantasy imagery of Wales - going there within 19 (!!) days), Duma Key, Wolves of Calla, and I suspect there's yet a few other books somewhere as well. Eek.

[The Lady of Shadows]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/smilies/shame.gif

that is all lily. :P

[AlishaRiley]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. :P I've wanted to read it for so fucking long, but i've only just gotten 'round to it. :lol: I'm enjoying it amazingly, though.

[Darkthoughts]

Seems that I can't concentrate on just one book right now. The High King (Chronicles of Prydain
I'm not surprised you find it hard to concentrate...that book is really hard work! I've tried reading it twice and couldn't get through it, although I wanted to because I'm still very drawn to it. I even spoke Welsh as a child, but the amount of Welsh in it drives me mad now, because I can't remember how to pronounce everything :D

[mae]

Once I'm done with It (about a two thirds to go), I'll be reading this monster:


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K17Y8M6SL.jpg

[Lily-sai]

Seems that I can't concentrate on just one book right now. The High King (Chronicles of Prydain
I'm not surprised you find it hard to concentrate...that book is really hard work! I've tried reading it twice and couldn't get through it, although I wanted to because I'm still very drawn to it. I even spoke Welsh as a child, but the amount of Welsh in it drives me mad now, because I can't remember how to pronounce everything :D

Yeah, tell me about it. Yet something in that book fascinates me. Perhaps the Summer Country where the Sons of Don sail to?
Welsh is one of the most beautiful languages in the world by the way. Diolch yn fawr!

[Darkthoughts]

:D Diolch yn fawr! Cymru am byth!

My grandparents learnt English as a second language, so they always tease me about my (lack of) Welsh.

Did the author ever get around to writing the next two books? It's meant to be a trilogy isn't it? He hadn't published them when I was reading it.

[Lily-sai]

There's five books, in fact, the High King being the last of them. :)

(I wish I was Welsh. I want to feel hiraeth. ^^)

[Darkthoughts]

:orely: Hmm, what book am I thinking of...what's the first one called, where Merlin is born?

[Lily-sai]

Oh, that'd be a different book altogether. Maybe 'Dark is Rising' series? :) No.. Hmm. What could it be? Hopefully you'll remember - I want to read anything that is located in Wales!

[Darkthoughts]

No, not The Dark Is Rising...although I have that series too ;)

Um, it was definately High King something or other...by one of the Tolstoys.

[Darkthoughts]

Aha!! I'm thinking of The Coming Of The King by Nikolai Tolstoy. It's also about Arthurian legend, but focuses more on Merlin than Arthur.

[Lily-sai]

Ohhh! I'm so going to read that one, I am. Thanks for the tip!

[Jean]

Alisha, I have a confession.. I haven't read it yet either (where can I find even smaller font?).

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Once I'm done with It (about a two thirds to go), I'll be reading this monster:


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K17Y8M6SL.jpg

I hope Edith Grossman didn't ruin it! So much depends on translation - the book is absolutely great, hilarious at places, heartbreaking at others, and always terrific!

[mae]

Jean, all accounts point to Grossman's translation being a monumental literary achievement. Check out the reviews on Amazon, plus these:

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/02/books/tilt.html?pagewanted=all
http://www.wordswithoutborders.org/?post=GrossmanQuixote
http://www.nysoclib.org/notes/2007/don_quixote.html
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec03/grossman_12-23.html
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-34284723_ITM

Also, you can read some of the book here: http://books.google.com/books?id=wT8817AhkMAC (more than at Amazon).

I'm really interested in translation in general, so I appologize for the overabundance of links.

[alinda]

I actually cracked open Thinner again it has been slow going tho' as my 3 sons have been hanging around alot keeping me too busy to read.:cry:

[Daghain]

I'm about halfway through with World War Z. It's a fantastic book, I just can't seem to find any time to read lately. :arg:

[sarajean]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/sarajeanm/1239898340.jpg

[ManOfWesternesse]

Finished my Harry Potter re-read today.
Now re-reading Joe Hill - Heart Shaped Box.

[boogerb53]

Re-reading Duma Key. Just finished Talisman and Black House. All re-reads.

[Jean]

Jean, all accounts point to Grossman's translation being a monumental literary achievement. Check out the reviews on Amazon, plus these:

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/02/books/tilt.html?pagewanted=all
http://www.wordswithoutborders.org/?post=GrossmanQuixote
http://www.nysoclib.org/notes/2007/don_quixote.html
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec03/grossman_12-23.html
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-34284723_ITM

Also, you can read some of the book here: http://books.google.com/books?id=wT8817AhkMAC (more than at Amazon).

I'm really interested in translation in general, so I appologize for the overabundance of links.
Thank you for the links! Yes, judging by the exerpts they give, the translation must be good. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

LoTR, first read. I know I know

[lophophoras]

The Eyes of the Dragon - SK

[spirou]

The library policeman

[cozener]

LoTR, first read. I know I knowI'm jealous of anyone who is starting that journey. I hope you get out of it everything I did and more.




I JUST STARTED REREADING DT! This is my second go around. I'm hoping to find something there that I didn't find before (and when I say that I'm really thinking about the last three books. The first four I already know are well worth it)

[DoctorDodge]

The Myst Reader just arrived today. :rock: Just started reading it, loving the Book of Atrus so far. It's so brilliant to read a book based on a video game that actually has a story!

[jhanic]

LoTR, first read. I know I know

I envy you.

John

[idk, my bff jill?]

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[what]

Just finishing up The Graveyard Book and have absolutely loved it... I was told to read Lucifer's Hammer but am not sure if that will be next....

[fernandito]

The Graveyard Book was awesome, but then again - pretty much everything by Gaiman is :D Have you read anything else by him?

[what]

Not yet... what would be a good one to start with? I picked up Graveyard Book on a whime...

[fernandito]

Definitely go with American Gods. If you don't fall in love with Gaiman's style after AG, then there's something wrong with you :D

[pixiedark76]

I am reading Dark Tower The Drawing of the Three. this is my fifth time reading the series. I am also reading the Dark Tower Comics and The Stand Comics.

[jonbocop]

I flipped through The Stand comic (the first one) and i didn't really like the art. I guess I'm really partial to those Bernie Whatshisname pen and ink drawings that came with the book. Those were so severe and cool looking.

[The Lady of Shadows]

Definitely go with American Gods. If you don't fall in love with Gaiman's style after AG, then there's something wrong with you :D

quoted for truth. :)

[The Lady of Shadows]

has anyone else read and/or listened to child of all nations by irmgard keun? i just finished it and i have to say that i'm at a bit of a loss here. i would say that i don't want to give anything away but there really isn't anything to give away. it's just the ramblings of this little girl about her growing up in different places. it's very jumpy, disjointed, and at times more than a little boring.

if anyone else has read or listened to this novel i'd appreciate your input. maybe it's worth a second listen? maybe i missed some key elements? i'm just very confused by it right now. confused more in the why did i read it sense. . . .



oh, and just for the bear and razz. i have downloaded blaze and am going to give it another go. we'll see. . . . there must be something there that i am missing and sometimes when i listen to a book it gets into me more than just reading it can. if you both give it such high marks then it must be a worthwhile read. so i'll let you know how it goes. :crosses fingers:

[Jean]

oh, and just for the bear and razz. i have downloaded blaze and am going to give it another go. we'll see. . . . there must be something there that i am missing and sometimes when i listen to a book it gets into me more than just reading it can. if you both give it such high marks then it must be a worthwhile read. so i'll let you know how it goes. :crosses fingers:
But, love, razzes and bears are notorious for their bad taste!

[The Lady of Shadows]

:unsure:

oh, and that's the plural of razz. . . :lol:

[Empath of the White]

I recently finished Storm Dragon, a pulp fantasy Eberron novel by James Wyatt and am just getting into Storm Front, the first of the Dresden File books.

[The Lady of Shadows]

I recently finished Storm Dragon, a pulp fantasy Eberron novel by James Wyatt and am just getting into Storm Front, the first of the Dresden File books.

EXCELLENT! the dresden books are great reading! let us know how you like them. :)

[Ruthful]

Once I'm done with It (about a two thirds to go), I'll be reading this monster:


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K17Y8M6SL.jpg

I want to read the new translation sometime in the future. I watched an interview of Edith Grossman on the Jim Lehrer NewsHour a few years ago and was very impressed. The last translation I read was a Penguin paperback published sometime in the mid-80s, which relied on a translation that was done in the '50s.

[Ruthful]

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And, after some strong prodding by a good friend,

http://culturegoespop.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/n773.jpg

:huglove:

[The Lady of Shadows]

on the edith grossman as a translator question: gabriel garcia marquez is one of my favorite authors ever. i have everything he's every written and i've worked very hard to ensure that my copies are translated by edith grossman. sometimes it's not been possible so i've had to get something else and then get the grossman translation later, but i've found her translations wonderfully lyrical and rich.

and ruthful, what is the first book? all i can see is a red X. thanks. :)

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

oh, and just for the bear and razz. i have downloaded blaze and am going to give it another go. we'll see. . . . there must be something there that i am missing and sometimes when i listen to a book it gets into me more than just reading it can. if you both give it such high marks then it must be a worthwhile read. so i'll let you know how it goes. :crosses fingers:
But, love, razzes and bears are notorious for their bad taste!

I must say, I also enjoyed it.

and unlike bears and razzes, I have excellent taste.:P

[Ruthful]

and ruthful, what is the first book? all i can see is a red X. thanks. :)

D'oh!

Anyway, here's the book I'm reading now:

http://www.mcclelland.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780771046186

[Brice]

Harlan Ellison-Slippage

[what]

American Gods got it... i'll put off Crichton's Next a little longer then. Thanks guys!

[tamez]

Insomnia:
i keep having to restart it 'cause i never can find time to read :angry:

[fernandito]

American Gods got it... i'll put off Crichton's Next a little longer then. Thanks guys!

Wise choice , my friend. Wise choice. :cool:

[dotKay]

I started Monster, by Jonathan Kellerman

[Heather19]

The Book of the Dead: Complete History of Zombie Cinema
http://www.fpnyc.com/weeklyplanet/mattd/bookofdead.jpg

It's been sitting on my bookshelf for awhile, so I decided to finally crack it open.

[idk, my bff jill?]

on the edith grossman as a translator question: gabriel garcia marquez is one of my favorite authors ever. i have everything he's every written and i've worked very hard to ensure that my copies are translated by edith grossman. sometimes it's not been possible so i've had to get something else and then get the grossman translation later, but i've found her translations wonderfully lyrical and rich.

You like GGM?
I love you!!! :huglove:

[fernandito]

Guess I'll just pick up where I left off on Just After Sunset while I wait for my book to arrive in the mail...


...


:|

[candy]

just re reading weave world by clive barker, hoping i finish in time for the revamped book club that has been mentioned

[Heather19]

Guess I'll just pick up where I left off on Just After Sunset while I wait for my book to arrive in the mail...


...


:|

Are you going to start Eclipse soon?

[sarajean]

i think that's one of them that he's waiting for.

[Heather19]

:thumbsup:

[DoctorDodge]

Just finished Myst: The Book of Atrus. Great story, if a little slow paced, and I was surprised to find at how well it stands on it's own, although it does help if you've played Myst to make all those little revelations that much cooler. Also made me realise something else: Atrus must have one of the most messed up families in fiction EVER! :lol:

[Ruthful]

Enemy of the State: The Trial and Execution of Saddam Hussein, by Michael A. Newton

[Daghain]

I'm almost finished with World War Z and need to figure out what to read next.

So many books, so little time. *sigh*

[The Lady of Shadows]

I'm almost finished with World War Z and need to figure out what to read next.

So many books, so little time. *sigh*

may i suggest a little repairman jack to fill your time while you decide? :evil:

[Daghain]

I don't have the next book yet. :panic:

I'm waiting for my indie bookstore to reopen in it's new, bigger location. Then it will be time to hide the credit card. :lol:

[The Lady of Shadows]

oh. in that case may i suggest the otherland series by tad williams? :D

[Daghain]

I actually have about 30 books sitting on my shelves right now to read. I'm just in choice overload. :lol:

[The Lady of Shadows]

care to list them? we'll happily have a poll. :evil:

[Daghain]

LOL that would be hilarious.

I think I'll just close my eyes and point to one. That may be fun.

[Wuducynn]

I actually have about 30 books sitting on my shelves right now to read. I'm just in choice overload. :lol:

I thought you were going to read the Repairman Jack Series? You've only read the proverbial tip o' the iceburg.

[The Lady of Shadows]

I actually have about 30 books sitting on my shelves right now to read. I'm just in choice overload. :lol:

I thought you were going to read the Repairman Jack Series? You've only read the proverbial tip o' the iceburg.

i said the same thing and she whined about not having the next one. :lol:

[The Lady of Shadows]

yeah, yeah. double post so fucking :shoot: me.

i wish to publicly take back everything i ever said about blaze. i am listening to the audio book now and oh my fucking god. i am completely speechless. how did i miss so much of this book when i read it? how?

i'll let you know in the thread when i finish it, but since it's what i'm reading now i thought i'd let you know.

[Jean]

yeah, yeah. double post so fucking :shoot: me.

i wish to publicly take back everything i ever said about blaze. i am listening to the audio book now and oh my fucking god. i am completely speechless. how did i miss so much of this book when i read it? how?

i'll let you know in the thread when i finish it, but since it's what i'm reading now i thought i'd let you know.
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[eroc]

Just joined, first post. I am presently reading Wizard and Glass...my first time through

[sarajean]

welcome, eroc!

[Daghain]

I want to savor the Repairman Jack series - don't rush me!

Having said that, I JUST finished World War Z (MAJOR thumbs up - READ THIS BOOK!) and am now reading A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snickett.

Yeah, yeah, I know. But I got the whole series for $30 on eBay (thank you eBay Mastercard bonus points) and I love a good dark children's story. Plus, I feel the urge for something "light". :D

[sarajean]

i loved those books, daggers.

find the accompanying soundtrack by the gothic archies. there's one song for each book. good stuff. :thumbsup:

[Daghain]

Oooh.....must do!

[sarajean]

the gothic archies is essentially stephin merritt, who was also the primary vocalist/musician for the magnetic fields, and they're one of my very favourites.

[Daghain]

Cool, I will totally check that out!

[Jon]

Night Probe - Clive Cussler


(Wait...Night Probe...Isn't that a porn I once saw???)

[Daghain]

:rofl:

[Wuducynn]

I want to savor the Repairman Jack series - don't rush me!


Long, slow foreplay. I understand. :harrier:

[Daghain]

See, I knew you would. :D

[ManOfWesternesse]

Just finished my re-read of Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box. - Great read!

Don't know what's next - will have a look at the bookshelf this evening.

[jayson]

Likely to finish my reread of The Return of the King today.

[Ruthful]

Just finished my re-read of Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box. - Great read!


I bought that months ago-after finishing 20th Century Ghosts, which I loved-but haven't picked it up yet.

[Heather19]

Just finished my re-read of Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box. - Great read!


I bought that months ago-after finishing 20th Century Ghosts, which I loved-but haven't picked it up yet.

I think I told you this before, but definitely pick it up. Not as good as 20th Century Ghosts, in my opinion, but still an excellent story and worth a read.

[Matt]

Just joined, first post. I am presently reading Wizard and Glass...my first time through

Welcome to the site eroc.

I bet you are loving the series. :rock:

[pixiedark76]

Right now I am reading the Diary of "Ellen Rimbauer My Life at Rose Red."

[razz]

yeah, yeah. double post so fucking :shoot: me.

i wish to publicly take back everything i ever said about blaze. i am listening to the audio book now and oh my fucking god. i am completely speechless. how did i miss so much of this book when i read it? how?

i'll let you know in the thread when i finish it, but since it's what i'm reading now i thought i'd let you know.
You're Welcome :)

[fernandito]

Ahhhh! Finally got Just After Sunset out of the way! Phew!


Bring on Order of The Phoenix! :dance:

[sarajean]

Ahhhh! Finally got Just After Sunset out of the way! Phew!


Bring on Order of The Phoenix! :dance:

it is about damn time.

[The Lady of Shadows]

feev what did you think of JAS?

[candy]

Right now I am reading the Diary of "Ellen Rimbauer My Life at Rose Red."

ooo whats that one like? is it good?
never sure if i quite fancied it

[fernandito]

feev what did you think of JAS?


Well, Epic Fail is too strong a term, but.....

[jayson]

feev what did you think of JAS?


Well, Epic Fail is too strong a term, but.....

My wife suggested "short story fail" when we had both finished it.

Now reading The Silmarillion.

[Heather19]

:lol: I remember that. I think I've even still got it saved on my computer somewhere.
I still have yet to finish it. I think I've got 3 or 4 stories left, but just don't have the motivation at the moment to pick it back up.

[misterman]

Just wrapped up the Dark Tower series and I pulled down well thumbed copies of Clive Barker's Weaveworld and Books of Blood. I'm guessing I will have to go with Weaveworld 1st/ although I have read the sucker at least a half dozen times by now.

http://member.melbpc.org.au/%7Ekja/weave.jpg

[jayson]

I almost put it down at one point when some library books came in, but I knew if I put it down, I'd never pick it up again and finish. Well not never, but not for a long time. I do think I will read "N" again periodically (my wife liked that one too), but otherwise, that book is quasi-permanently shelved.

[Heather19]

That's one that I haven't read. I saw the little webisodes they did and really enjoyed it though. The others ones I've got left are just Mute and Ayana, I believe.

[Brice]

LOL that would be hilarious.

I think I'll just close my eyes and point to one. That may be fun.

There was a time when my best friend at the time and I would do this with a map...and that is where we'd go. :D

[candy]

Just wrapped up the Dark Tower series and I pulled down well thumbed copies of Clive Barker's Weaveworld and Books of Blood. I'm guessing I will have to go with Weaveworld 1st/ although I have read the sucker at least a half dozen times by now.

http://member.melbpc.org.au/%7Ekja/weave.jpg

me too, i started re reading it at the back end of last week, it years since i read it so i am really enjoying reading it again. :rock:

(weaveworld - not bob)

[Jean]

feev what did you think of JAS?


Well, Epic Fail is too strong a term, but.....
No, it isn't. The only thing I can think of saying in favor of this book is that it perfectly sets off the son's first collection, as if it was done on purpose.

[PaganAngel]

im actually on my thrid run through of the dark tower series! im about to start wizard and glass!! i cant wait to get back into blaine!

[Ruthful]

http://firesidebookshop.com/Chagrin_Falls_Fireside_Book_Sh/What_s_Next/Cancel_Your_Own_Goddam_Subscription.jpg

[Daghain]

Just finished A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snickett and am now reading Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk.

[dotKay]

I couldn't go through the whole Monster by Jonathan Kellerman...
So i started The Waste Lands for the first time... (don't kick me!!! i'm young!!!! (??) )

[Mad Man]

.... is it where you are with the DT series.... or did you just skip The Waste Lands before? :panic: :wtf:

[dotKay]

It's where i am :wtf::wtf:

[Heather19]

and am now reading Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk.

:thumbsup: Enjoy!

[misterman]

Weaveworld

me too, i started re reading it at the back end of last week, it years since i read it so i am really enjoying reading it again. :rock:

(weaveworld - not bob)

Weaveworld is most definitely in my top 10 of all time!

-Along w/ The Stand, DT and Books of Blood.

[The Lady of Shadows]

i think weaveworld rocks. in fact clive barker rocks. damn, now i'm going to have to go dig that book out of those fucking boxes and read it again. *sigh* what a trial that will be. :lol:

in fact, i think i'll dig up the tad williams otherworld series while i'm at it. :D

[Mordred Deschain]

I'm currently reading a text book for an IT class! LOL good reading

[The Lady of Shadows]

ooooooooooooo. mordred i'm sooooooooo jealous.

:nope:


:lol:

[misterman]

i think weaveworld rocks. in fact clive barker rocks. damn, now i'm going to have to go dig that book out of those fucking boxes and read it again. *sigh* what a trial that will be. :lol:

in fact, i think i'll dig up the tad williams otherworld series while i'm at it. :D



What a trip! I just finished watching the last episode of Dexter Season 2 ... Logged on and saw your Dexter Sigs and screenies! -Coincidence? I think NOT!

:panic:

[ManOfWesternesse]

Now re-reading Stephen king - The Dark Tower: Volume 1 - The Gunslinger. :rock:

[PaganAngel]

.... is it where you are with the DT series.... or did you just skip The Waste Lands before? :panic: :wtf:

yeah, its where im up to!!! like i would skip three books!! i would be disgusted in myself :D

[Mordred Deschain]

Just wrapped up the Dark Tower series and I pulled down well thumbed copies of Clive Barker's Weaveworld and Books of Blood. I'm guessing I will have to go with Weaveworld 1st/ although I have read the sucker at least a half dozen times by now.

http://member.melbpc.org.au/%7Ekja/weave.jpg


I'm reading Mr. B. Gone by Barker

[The Lady of Shadows]

i think weaveworld rocks. in fact clive barker rocks. damn, now i'm going to have to go dig that book out of those fucking boxes and read it again. *sigh* what a trial that will be. :lol:

in fact, i think i'll dig up the tad williams otherworld series while i'm at it. :D



What a trip! I just finished watching the last episode of Dexter Season 2 ... Logged on and saw your Dexter Sigs and screenies! -Coincidence? I think NOT!

:panic:

there are no coincidences at this level of the tower. :evil:

[Heather19]

There was a book fair at work today, and I came across The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Hope to start it later tonight.

[fernandito]

Neil Gaimain , huh?

Who's he?

:)

[Heather19]

better now :P

[bartonthegreat]

I just finished The night angels trilogy by Brent Weeks I really liked it. Its no tower but i didnt want it to end:panic:

[blaineworshipper]

At the moment, in between reading boring Linguistics stuff for essay quotes, I keep switching between 'The Kite Runner' (Khaled Hosseini) and 'Tales of Old Lincolnshire' (Adrian Gray)

[ManOfWesternesse]

Almost finished The Gunslinger on my latest series re-read.

On an aside: my daughter just finished Cell (& loved it), and just started The Stand :rock:

[Jon]

Almost finished The Gunslinger on my latest series re-read.

On an aside: my daughter just finished Cell (& loved it), and just started The Stand :rock:



Yess! Soon I shall have another "Stand by!!!"



Golden Bubbha - Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo

[Brice]

Scared Stiff: Tales Of Sex And Death by Ramsey Campbell

[Ruthful]

Scared Stiff: Tales Of Sex And Death by Ramsey Campbell

Sounds like he combined two of Mary Roach's books.

[Brice]

:lol: Campbell's book was before her's by years I believe.

[Ruthful]

Maybe he just plagiarized her ideas by surreptitiously seeing into the future.

Ever think of that, smarty pants?

:P

[Brice]

:rofl:

[fernandito]

I got Order of The Phoenix in the mail today! :dance:

[sarajean]

I got Order of The Phoenix in the mail today! :dance:

:rock:

[Jean]

I got Order of The Phoenix in the mail today! :dance:
this is bears' favorite!

[PedroPáramo]

-Santa Maria del Circo, David Toscana.
-Poems by Fernando Pessoa/Alberto Caeiro/Alvaro de Campos/Ricardo Reis.

[Daghain]

Just finished Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk and am now doing a reread of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King.

[candy]

well, finished weaveworld today was just as good as i remembered

what to read next, this is the question??? hmm

[Heather19]

Just finished Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk

Well, what'd you think?

Just picked up Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry earlier today.

[Daghain]

LOVED IT! I thought it was awesome. Two thumbs up!

[Heather19]

:)
It's one of my favorites by him.

[Daghain]

Mine too, so far.

[asapp1520]

right now im currently reading The Darktower III: The Wastelands.
after i picked up the firts book i havent stopped reading them
i read the first 2 in about a week and a half

[candy]

right now im currently reading The Darktower III: The Wastelands.
after i picked up the firts book i havent stopped reading them
i read the first 2 in about a week and a half

have you read any further/ BEWARE OF SPOILERS

welcome to the site, its fab

discuss and enjoy

[Mordred Deschain]

at the moment I'm scanning this...

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/pherf/thebrocode.jpg

[Lily-sai]

Reading Skeleton Crew which Frido borrowed to me. Some stories are new to me, what a delight to read them. :) Quite a good book to have on the road, I can't concentrate in one long story right now.
And I sincerely do hope he doesn't notice I've spilled a little Coca-Cola on a couple of pages.. I'll be confessing to him after five years or something. :innocent:

[pixiedark76]

I just finished reading "The Fine Line" by Kary Oberbrunner. The sub-title is"Re-envisioning the Gap Between Christ and Culture." It is an awesome
book that has really opened my eyes about being a Christian. This book has taught me a lot. It helps me deal with the constant struggle with being in the world but not of it. (There is a very fine line between in the world and of the world! Believe Me, I know.)

[Deschain]

Unfortunately for me I'm reading a book that was set for me to read by my English teacher. Don't get me wrong I live to read but certain books I find hard to read when they don't interest me. It's probably the same way for most people I guess... I mean who wants to read something that they have no interest in. Anyway enough of my babbling the book is called Shot written by Gail Bell

[fernandito]

well, finished weaveworld today was just as good as i remembered


Have you read Imajica? This is the only Barker I've read, and I absolutely loved it.

[Brice]

Feev, read Weaveworld, the Books of Blood, Damnation Game, Cabal, Inhuman Condition, In The Flesh, Mr. Be Gone, and Thief Of Always. I think that about covers the great ones, IMO.

[sarajean]

Feev, read Weaveworld, the Books of Blood, Damnation Game, Cabal, Inhuman Condition, In The Flesh, Mr. Be Gone, and Thief Of Always. I think that about covers the great ones, IMO.

this is one of my very favourites. you can read it in a day.

it has one of the best opening lines ever.

"The great gray beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was, buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter."

[Erin]

Oh man. The Thief of Always is one of my favorite books ever. Soooooooo good. I loved it when I was 8, and I love it just as much now.

[CPU]

I'm currently reading: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. It's the first book I purchased for my Kindle. I have to say I made a damn good choice as it's turned out to be a completely awesome story so far :)

[Daghain]

Just finished my reread of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King and am now reading A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room by Lemony Snickett.

[ManOfWesternesse]

On my latest DT re-read.
Just finished The Gunslinger, now reading Drawing of the Three.

[mae]

Man I read this thread all the time and get jealous. You guys read so much and so fast... I'm still reading my second book of the year :cry: