What are you currently reading?

[Seymour_Glass]

I know! I'm so excited! :excited:

[jayson]

With their sensibilities, it will make an excellent movie. The story is good. The characters are good (and perfect for the Coen's to adapt). I am really looking forward to it.

I read it via audiobook, which was read by Peter Reigert (Boone from Animal House) and he did a remarkable job with it.

Glad someone else is reading it now. :D

And thanks for the rec on The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. I will add it to my list today. :)

[Ruthful]

http://www.tcnj.edu/~filak2/images/leopolds_ghost.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2818297219_e89e79ef54.jpg

[Daghain]

Just finished a reread of The Green Mile and am now reading Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health by Gary Taubes.

[fernandito]

I just purchased The Lightning Thief at Target :D


If you're reading this - Thanks Blake!

[ola]

I'm trying to make DT last

Yes, I know the feeling. :(

I really need some new books to read now that I'm finally done with the DT books myself. I want to try this series:

http://store.tor.com/book/9780765321275
http://store.tor.com/images/book/75/9780765321275_lg.jpg

But I don't think I'm ready for another book like that yet...too soon!

SO I'm awaiting this from my library instead:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Dark
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d3/OuterDark.JPG/180px-OuterDark.JPG

It should be creepy and Western enough to satisfy me for now.

I started reading "Insomnia" too, but it just made me sad that I wasn't reading the DT series, so I'll take that one slow and see how it goes.

[Brice]

I'm now reading Reign Of Fear: The Fiction And Films Of Stephen King

[theyspunaweb]

http://www.boghallen.dk/Uploaded/9780316066525/infinte-jest_20000_550.jpg

Finally starting to read Infinite Jest. (though I know a lot of you may not have liked it)
Hopefully I can get through it! I'm doing the summer plan:
www.infinitesummer.org

[ola]

Infinite Jest is a book that made me feel a little sick sometimes, but I couldn't stop reading it.

[John Blaze]

[quote=Ka-Shume;403413]Rereading Eragon by Christopher Paolini for the 7th time right now. Gonna reread Eldest and Brisingr after as well. Fantastic books.

Hold on - fantastic books?? If by fantastic you mean derivative, devoid of any real literary merit, and general pabulum, then I agree. Paolini has managed to parlay a history of plagiarism into a career. Tolkein, Lucas, and a couple other guys all rub elbows in the horrific pages of what he calls a "book." Quotes are needed since they only make great kindling for camping in my mind.


Haha. I can understand people being pissed off at the 'plagarism' but I love the Inheritance Cycle. True, it's ridiculously similar to LOTR and such but it's still one of my favourite series. I think they're entertaining, and let's leave it at that.



I'm trying to make DT last

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d3/OuterDark.JPG/180px-OuterDark.JPG

It should be creepy and Western enough to satisfy me for now.


awesome choice.

[Ruthful]

Infinite Jest is a book that made me feel a little sick sometimes, but I couldn't stop reading it.

I felt that way until I finished the first quarter of a page.

[ola]

I felt that way until I finished the first quarter of a page.

I can understand why it's polarizing - I don't think I would recommend it to a friend out of the blue. It's not an enjoyable book.

Thinking about it reminds me of a graphic novel by Dan Clowes called "Like a Velvet Glove Cast In Iron." It's nonsensical/surreal/grotesque/story-less and I still read the whole thing, for better or for worse.

And I'm not trying to sound snobby or anything...I'm just fascinated by why someone keeps reading any book that is mostly plotless and miserable. Morbid fascination? Weird literary peer pressure?

[bluelph24]

http://www.boghallen.dk/Uploaded/9780316066525/infinte-jest_20000_550.jpg

Finally starting to read Infinite Jest. (though I know a lot of you may not have liked it)
Hopefully I can get through it! I'm doing the summer plan:
www.infinitesummer.org

awesome. i read it last fall. i adore DFW. in fact, i just bought "This is Water", a book consisting of the transcription of his commencement address at Kenyon College (very beautiful and DFW to the core) and a copy of "Best American Essays 2007" which DFW edited and wrote the intro to today. can't wait to dig into both. but first:


Ulysses

[theyspunaweb]

awesome. i read it last fall. i adore DFW. in fact, i just bought "This is Water", a book consisting of the transcription of his commencement address at Kenyon College (very beautiful and DFW to the core) and a copy of "Best American Essays 2007" which DFW edited and wrote the intro to today. can't wait to dig into both. but first:


Ulysses

It seems pretty crazy, I'm really interested. I've only gotten through a few pages (15) because I was on the bus but it is exciting. Oh and I like tennis.




I felt that way until I finished the first quarter of a page.

I can understand why it's polarizing - I don't think I would recommend it to a friend out of the blue. It's not an enjoyable book.

Thinking about it reminds me of a graphic novel by Dan Clowes called "Like a Velvet Glove Cast In Iron." It's nonsensical/surreal/grotesque/story-less and I still read the whole thing, for better or for worse.

And I'm not trying to sound snobby or anything...I'm just fascinated by why someone keeps reading any book that is mostly plotless and miserable. Morbid fascination? Weird literary peer pressure?

I read through the Forward by Dave Eggers, and it really hyped me up for the book. He seems to love it; it seems like it is a love or hate book. He said that the book will make you actually use your brain, and give it a work out. He said a whole lot of other things, and I guess I'm glad I read the Forward to this book because if other people can appreciate the craziness, maybe I can too.

I guess we'll see!

[Brice]

I've read Infinite Jest at least a few times. I loved it.

[bluelph24]

yeah. i really liked it, but it does take awhile to read. i typically read a book with an average of 500 pages a week, but Infinite jest, which should have only taken me two weeks or so took me a month. so it's fairly slow and difficult but very rewarding imo

[Ka-mai]

I'm almost finished with Amusing Ourselves to Death, and I am recommending this book to everybody (but particularly Americans). However, it will really help to read, or at least be familiar with, Brave New World and 1984. They are both worth the read but Sparknotes will do if you're in a rush to read AOtD.

[Ruthful]

[
I read through the Forward by Dave Eggers, and it really hyped me up for the book. He seems to love it; it seems like it is a love or hate book. He said that the book will make you actually use your brain, and give it a work out. He said a whole lot of other things, and I guess I'm glad I read the Forward...

Likewise. The Forward was the best part of the book, IMO. Not to disparage Mr. Wallace's skills as a writer. Some of his non-fiction essays were pretty interesting, IIRC.

In any case, this is what I'm reading now,

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n6/n34721.jpg

[Ricky]

I'm just about halfway through The Collector by John Fowles. After I finish that, I was thinking about reading Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill. Can anyone tell me if it's any good?

[Daghain]

Yes. I loved it.

[Heather19]

Yes, it's great. Definitely read it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Have you read 20th Century Ghosts at all?

[Ricky]

No, I haven't. That's the short story collection, right?

I'm trying to get all this summer work done then I'll be free to read whatever I want (Ah, I remember those days).

[Heather19]

Yep. I'd highly recommend this one as well. Both are good but I enjoyed this one a bit more.

[Jean]

20th Century Ghosts is absolutely fantastic. I didn't think much of Heart Shaped Box, but it looks like everyone else liked it.

[SigTauGimp]

In any case, this is what I'm reading now,

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n6/n34721.jpg

:wub:

[Ruthful]

http://annexthemoon.com/images/Bovary.jpg

[Ricky]

Went to Barnes and Noble today and picked up Heart Shaped Box. I can't wait to read it. For a price of $5.98 for a hardcover, I couldn't pass it up even if I wanted to.

I'm not sure if it's a first edition or not (it has the 10-1 number line, so I'd assume so). The only thing is that it has a remainder mark on the bottom of the pages. That hurt me. :(

[Heather19]

I really hate how they do that. I picked up a similar one quite awhile ago from Borders. It had the remainder mark as well, but it was super cheap so I couldn't possibly pass it up.

[mystima]

Finished the Wastelands two weeks ago and started Wizard and Glass...for some reason i can't get through it like i did the first 3. Its getting painful now:pullhair:. Went to the library today and got Rose Madder, Dragon Quest and The Final Warning(Maximum Ride) hoping to get out of my reading slump.:shoot:

[cody44]

Wolves of the Calla - Just finished Callahan's backstory, and man what a great book its been so far.

[Jean]

Wolves of the Calla - Just finished Callahan's backstory, and man what a great book its been so far.
it is! it is! 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

[Ruthful]

Fr. Callahan's story is one of the most fascinating aspects of The Dark Tower, IMO. I was really engrossed in that part of the book, despite not having read 'Salem's Lot at that point in time.

[Ricky]

Finished the Wastelands two weeks ago and started Wizard and Glass...for some reason i can't get through it like i did the first 3. Its getting painful now:pullhair:.

First off, I am very jealous of you. I wish I still had the DT books to read. :)

However, I know how you feel about Wizard and Glass. I had a tough time getting through it too. I found that it was because it went in the past an awful lot and I found myself not caring about what happened. Though you'll get through it and in the end discover that it wasn't as bad as you thought. :couple:

[Patrick]

Ricky, enjoy Joe Hill. I loved both his short story collection, 20thCG, and his novel HSB.


Fr. Callahan's story is one of the most fascinating aspects of The Dark Tower, IMO. I was really engrossed in that part of the book, despite not having read 'Salem's Lot at that point in time.
Exactly my experience and reaction as well.


Currently reading: JUST AFTER SUNSET, by Stephen King.

[mystima]

Finished the Wastelands two weeks ago and started Wizard and Glass...for some reason i can't get through it like i did the first 3. Its getting painful now:pullhair:.

First off, I am very jealous of you. I wish I still had the DT books to read. :)

However, I know how you feel about Wizard and Glass. I had a tough time getting through it too. I found that it was because it went in the past an awful lot and I found myself not caring about what happened. Though you'll get through it and in the end discover that it wasn't as bad as you thought. :couple:

Don't actually own them except for the Gunslinger...get them from the library...but it is still fun to re-read them every now and then...lol

[Disincarnate]

Finished the Wastelands two weeks ago and started Wizard and Glass...for some reason i can't get through it like i did the first 3.:

I had this problem too! I think it's because I got so anxious wanting to know what was happening with Eddie and Jake and everyone that It was so hard to focus on the backstory. But after getting through it you realize what a really cool story it was. Plus, if I remember correctly, the ending to Wizard and Glass is really really good.

On a side note, I'm almost done with The Stand, which I've been reading for literally a million years. Also I just finished a few Berserk mangas.

[idk, my bff jill?]

http://www.mindreign.com/images/books/978/08/06/53/106/9780806531069_0.jpg

No matter how many times I read this book, I always end up in stitches.
I love picking it up when I'm bored.

[Seymour_Glass]

Just finished Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane. It's the bsis for the Scorsese flick coming out in October. Dude also wrote Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, and a few episodes of the Wire. I bought Shutter Island last night. I literally could not put it down.

[Heather19]

So it was that good, I might have to pick it up at some point. The movie looks like it'll be pretty interesting.

[Ruthful]

https://www.booksonboard.com/BoB_site_root/book_covers/300/97059.jpg

http://www.conservativecool.net/images/saupload_meltdown.jpg

[Brice]

Cinematic Vampires The Living Dead on Film and Television, from The Devil's Castle (1896) to Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

[Heather19]

Cinematic Vampires The Living Dead on Film and Television, from The Devil's Castle (1896) to Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

That sounds interesting. Let me know how it is. I've got a similar one on zombies, but haven't read the whole thing yet.

[Brice]

When I'm done we can just swap them and read each others. :D Seriously, so far it's really good. It's a study of EVERY vampire movie made between those years....some 300 or so vampire movies. It's comprehensive and even includes the films that copies no longer exist of. I love these kind of books.

[Ruthful]

http://www.mindreign.com/images/books/978/08/06/53/106/9780806531069_0.jpg

No matter how many times I read this book, I always end up in stitches.
I love picking it up when I'm bored.

I used to enjoy reading his website back when it started becoming popular and was one of the first really big "cool" things on the Webz pre-blog. He is still no Maddox, IMO.

[SatampraZeiros]

Right now Im finishing reading Lucifers Hammer, I still dont know what to do with my misbound book :arg: I really dont want to just skip 25 pages and keep reading but it seems like its what Ill have to do.. or I could just start reading the Gunslinger comics (I have all of them :panic: well except for the Fall of Gilead ones)

[John Blaze]

http://www.mindreign.com/images/books/978/08/06/53/106/9780806531069_0.jpg

No matter how many times I read this book, I always end up in stitches.
I love picking it up when I'm bored.
what's this book bout, willis?

[Heather19]

Currently reading The Last Summer (of You & Me) by Ann Brashares. Just started it last night, but I can't put it down, so I'll probably be done with it by tonight. It's good but I have a feeling it's going to turn out to be quite a tearjerker.

And then next up will be Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I can't wait to start that one.

[Daghain]

Oh God, you're going to love that one. I totally LMAO. :thumbsup:

[Disincarnate]

I just finished The Stand (finally). Should I read Thinner or Pygme next?

I keep looking at Pride and Prejudice and Zombies whenever I pass by it at work and I can never get myself to buy it. It seems too good to be true. There's probably some kind of catch. :orely:

[Brice]

:panic: Zombie Jane Austen :panic:

She'd have just kept writing painfully boring books forever. :cry:

[obscurejude]

Insomnia- Stephen King
Fear and Trembling- Kierkegaard

[Ruthful]

:panic: Zombie Jane Austen :panic:

She'd have just kept writing painfully boring books forever. :cry:

LOL.

[sarajean]

:panic: Zombie Jane Austen :panic:

She'd have just kept writing painfully boring books forever. :cry:

LOL.

because we were JUST talking about that yesterday?

was it yesterday?

:unsure:

[Ruthful]

:panic: Zombie Jane Austen :panic:

She'd have just kept writing painfully boring books forever. :cry:

LOL.

because we were JUST talking about that yesterday?

was it yesterday?

:unsure:

Yes.

[fernandito]

I'm about halfway through The Lightning Thief, and I have Dr. No, Crime and Punishment, and The Wanting Seed on the waiting deck.

[SigTauGimp]

http://www.mindreign.com/images/books/978/08/06/53/106/9780806531069_0.jpg

No matter how many times I read this book, I always end up in stitches.
I love picking it up when I'm bored.

There's just something about the way he writes that has me in stitches every time I read his stories. I almost cry with laughter each time I read "Absinthe Doughnuts"... :rofl:

[ola]

Insomnia- Stephen King

Went back to Insomnia shortly after I last posted...most of the way through now. It's fast reading but a slooooow build-up!

[cody44]

Just started Song of Susannah for the first time ever.

Needless to say, I'm very excited. It was my friends favorite DT book, but it doesn't get much love elsewhere.

[DonCarlito]

The Dark Tower VII- Stephen King
But I'm also reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the movie is great, but the book is waaayyyyy better :)

[Ruthful]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KedrEfWQL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[Frunobulax]

Oil! by Upton Sinclair. For the second time. It's a great book.

[obscurejude]

Insomnia- Stephen King

Went back to Insomnia shortly after I last posted...most of the way through now. It's fast reading but a slooooow build-up!

Well, its my second time reading it but I love every word. It doesn't seem slow to me at all, but I really dig on Ralph Roberts. Its all about the characters when the action isn't there. I hated the Stand, but I love Insomnia.

[fernandito]

Oil! by Upton Sinclair. For the second time. It's a great book.

Did you like There Will Be Blood? :)

[Frunobulax]

Good movie, but so far removed from the book. The book is one of Sinclair's best works - thusly all should read it.

[Daghain]

I may have to pick that up. I loved The Jungle.

[AIMB]

Just started Faerie Tale by Raymond E Feist last night


Pretty good, kind of scary.

[Frunobulax]

Put Oil! on hold to read the following before 21 July:
World's End
Dragon's Teeth
Wide Is The Gate
The Presidential Agent
Dragon Harvest
and
The Return of Lanny Budd

All by Upton Sinclair.

[Patrick]

Currently reading:

http://emilypetes.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/oryxcrake.jpg

[ola]

Now it's

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n0/n4074.jpg

[NeedfulKings]

Oil! by Upton Sinclair. For the second time. It's a great book.

Hi Fruno---long time, my friend!

We're looking to get a copy of Oil! and can't wait. It will be my first Upton. :)

Reading now...

http://www.bookcoverarchive.com/images/books/lullaby_1.large.jpg

Brilliantly insane, as usual for Chuck.

:)

[Patrick]

Bill, LULLABY was my first Palahniuk book! I hope you post your thoughts in the Chuck Palahniuk thread here in the forum.

[NeedfulKings]

Bill, LULLABY was my first Palahniuk book! I hope you post your thoughts in the Chuck Palahniuk thread here in the forum.

Will do, sir! I'm enjoying this one a lot (it's my 3rd Chuck P.).

[Heather19]

Lullaby is excellent. It's my favorite story of his. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[Daghain]

Oh yeah, GREAT book. :thumbsup:

[fernandito]

I still haven't read anything by Chuck Palahuinlkwhatever ...

:/

[Daghain]

:o

[Lily-sai]

Neither have I, Feev. :rolleyes:

[Daghain]

:o :o

[Heather19]

:o:o
Feev, I actually really think you would enjoy some of his stories. Check them out, they're pretty quick reads.

[fernandito]

Any suggestions on where I should start off ? :)

[Heather19]

I'd recommend either Fight Club or Lullaby :)

[Daghain]

Ditto.

[Jean]

It doesn't really matter where you start, they are all basically the same. You can start in the middle of one novel, then go on to the beginning of another, and end with a third, nothing will change. I would recommend short stories from Haunted, some of them are ok.

[candy]

I still haven't read anything by Chuck Palahuinlkwhatever ...

:/


Neither have I, Feev. :rolleyes:

me neither:unsure:


It doesn't really matter where you start, they are all basically the same. You can start in the middle of one novel, then go on to the beginning of another, and end with a third, nothing will change. I would recommend short stories from Haunted, some of them are ok.

is that good or bad? hmmmm don't like the sound of all books being the same - but i will try them, never let it to be said that candy wont try something new:rose:

[Jean]

by itself, it's neither good or bad - for example, Dickens is basically always the same too, which doesn't prevent him from being my favorite author. Palahniuk is witty and sharp. You might like him. I rather like him, but he bores me after five pages, so I can stand him only in small doses. To my mind, one can get only that far by being witty and sharp, and there's constantly something lacking in his book for me as a reader. Viable characters, maybe, or genuine emotion other than bitterness.

[ola]

I would recommend short stories from Haunted, some of them are ok.

I wouldn't start with Haunted...something like Survivor, Fight Club, or Lullaby for a Chuck P-Whatever intro may be better. I love Rant to pieces, dunno about it as an intro.

[Daghain]

Haunted was the first one I read - I don't recommend it as a first book. It's literally the first book I've read that I could not read and eat at the same time after getting about halfway through it. *shudder*

Loved it though. Yeah, I know. :lol:

[candy]

oh no!!! well i am definately going to get it now
ok, list so far ;- fight club and haunted

[Daghain]

Oh yeah, I love a good gross-out. :lol:

[jayson]

my first attempt through invisible monsters made eating somewhat difficult for a few days. i still haven't been able to finish the book, but it's really to chuck's credit that he can so effectively creep me out or make me squeamish because so few authors have ever had that power over me. his horrible is much much more horrible than other's.

[Daghain]

Yes, it's incredibly subtle. It kind of sneaks up on you.

[jayson]

exactly. one minute it was just odd and mildly disturbing (like all good chuck p) and the next, well, you've read it, you know. :)

[Jean]

my first attempt through invisible monsters made eating somewhat difficult for a few days. i still haven't been able to finish the book, but it's really to chuck's credit that he can so effectively creep me out or make me squeamish because so few authors have ever had that power over me. his horrible is much much more horrible than other's.


Haunted was the first one I read - I don't recommend it as a first book. It's literally the first book I've read that I could not read and eat at the same time after getting about halfway through it. *shudder*

Loved it though. Yeah, I know. :lol:

You really, really should read some Russian literature of the 20th and 21st century... I mean, you would have been inoculated, Palahniuk is totally tame comparing with some of my favorite authors, and some of my un-favorite authors, too. If I only knew how to magically induce the knowledge of my language...

[candy]

that would be fantastic wouldn't it? i would love to read some of the things you have read jean. unfortunatley my language skills are - to say the least - very limited

[Jean]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_sad.gif

[jhanic]

The Husband, by Dean Koontz. (I got it for less than $1!)

I was thinking of starting a reread of The Stand, but I decided to wait until this Fall, when the Swine Flu is supposed to come back. That sounds like the right time to read it!

John

[Twilights Fire]

I just started with IT.
I dig how SK is introducing us to all these characters at the beginning of the book...

[Dubbaj]

I'm reading Duma Key. Have about 100 pages left. But I don't want it to end. The last pages of a book is always so hard to read cause it feels like you're saying goodbye to a close friend knowing you'll never see the person again.

[John Blaze]

I was thinking of starting a reread of The Stand, but I decided to wait until this Fall, when the Swine Flu is supposed to come back. That sounds like the right time to read it!

John
i like doing that as well, puts you more in the mood, don't it?

[Jean]

I'm reading Duma Key. Have about 100 pages left. But I don't want it to end. The last pages of a book is always so hard to read cause it feels like you're saying goodbye to a close friend knowing you'll never see the person again. bears felt exactly the same! 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

[mae]

You really, really should read some Russian literature of the 20th and 21st century... I mean, you would have been inoculated, Palahniuk is totally tame comparing with some of my favorite authors, and some of my un-favorite authors, too. If I only knew how to magically induce the knowledge of my language...

Can you give us some examples? Sounds interesting. I'm sure some must've been translated into English. Authors like Bulgakov (Heart of a Dog, The Master and Margarita). But I guess you're talking more contemporary fiction.

[Jean]

You really, really should read some Russian literature of the 20th and 21st century... I mean, you would have been inoculated, Palahniuk is totally tame comparing with some of my favorite authors, and some of my un-favorite authors, too. If I only knew how to magically induce the knowledge of my language...

Can you give us some examples? Sounds interesting. I'm sure some must've been translated into English. Authors like Bulgakov (Heart of a Dog, The Master and Margarita). But I guess you're talking more contemporary fiction. oh... that's why I said "magically induce", - I've looked up some translations in the Internet, and they are nothing like the original. Here are some of the authors anyway:

Виктор Пелевин - Victor Pelevin
Дмитрий Быков - Dmitry Bykov
Людмила Улицкая - Liudmila Ulitzkaya
Людмила Петрушевская - Liudmila Petrushevskaya
Федор Сологуб - Fedor Sologub

- these were my favorite ones; now those I don't like but who are still immensely popular, especially with intellectuals:

Виктор Сорокин - Victor Sorokin
Татьяна Толстая - Tatiana Tolstaya
Юрий Мамлеев - Yury Mamleyev
Даниил Хармс - Daniil Kharms
Андрей Платонов - Andrey Platonov

[mae]

It's true that you can never really grasp the whole tone and style and feeling of the original in translation. Or quite rarely. That's very sad, because there is so much great literature out there in the word in all kinds of languages.

[Jean]

It's true that you can never really grasp the whole tone and style and feeling of the original in translation. Or quite rarely. That's very sad, because there is so much great literature out there in the word in all kinds of languages.
it is not sad, it's great! it's an excellent reason to learn all them languages http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_wink-1.gif

[NeedfulKings]

reading now: Evermore by Alison Noel

[Brice]

City Infernal-Ed Lee

[Morgandalf]

i just finished 'i never promised you a rose garden' by johanne greenberg.it's about schizophrenie but not academic.

[mae]

So Jean, none of those Russian authors have been translated I assume? I googled a couple of them but didn't find much useful information. For instance, Bykov's English Wikipedia article gives a list of his novels in both English and Russian, but as far as I can see those are not the titles of published English translations. At least none that are on Amazon.

[Jean]

In different sites, I've seen some of their texts translated, but I can't recommend any. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_sad.gif

[ladysai]

Just finished "To Kill A Mockingbird". I loved it! :wub:

I'll be starting "In the Service of Dragons", by Robert Stanek later tonight.

[John Blaze]

Pet Sematary.

[Jean]

Just finished "To Kill A Mockingbird". I loved it! :wub:
the old Book Club sessions are still open, bears would so love to see your comments here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=5433)! 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

[special k]

world war z by max brooks. awesome book!:)

[Brice]

In different sites, I've seen some of their texts translated, but I can't recommend any. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_sad.gif

We need a thread where bears translate their favorite stories a little at a time. :)

[Jean]

alas, bears would fail... I was thinking of a different thing - I'm trying to find something in a passable translation, and then, since the context and everything is very specific, we could do a story or two together - you, and anyone else who wants to, will read together with me, and I will profusely comment on personae, hostorical context, allusions, hidden quotes, puns etc. But I haven't found anything even marginally passable yet.

[Brice]

That would be fun.

We could always kidnap a Russian/English lit. professor. :ninja:

[John Blaze]

I know one!:)

[Jean]

I hope it's the same one I am thinking about? http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_cool.gif

[John Blaze]

that who would be you!

but since i am broke and can't afford to go to Russia and kidnap you, can you at least come halfways? :orely:

[Jean]

Bears are always closer than you think!

Back to topic, I think I will look for translations of The Doomed City, by the Strugazky brothers, I know there must be several.

[John_and_Yoko]

Just started Thr3e--wouldn't have expected it to be my kind of thing, but a friend recommended it, and I'm enjoying it! :)

[Morgandalf]

i've started ''la disparition'' (a void) by georges perec.

[John Blaze]

Finished Pet Sematary.

Since my cold is so bad, I'm gonna start The Stand today, I'm in the mood for it now.:borg::)

[Daghain]

That seems kind of fitting. Feel better! :couple:

[John Blaze]

thanks!

i sent you some bookmarkers though, and some scratch and sniff stickers, and some chapstick for your lips....make sure and use them all generously. :evil:

[Daghain]

:lol:

[Empath of the White]

The Legend of Drizzt: Siege of Darkness

My history with these books is odd. After I read the second one, Exile, I felt like giving up due to the seemingly high occurance of random encounters with monsters and lots of stabbity stab. Yet three months later I bought Sojourn and thought well, this one's better. Then a month later I read the Icewind Dale books and was soon pulled into buying the novels covering the Legacy of the Drow arc, which is kicking all kinds of ass right now. I love it when authors start pulling together characters for big epic events. The only character I don't like for some reason is Wulfgar. Bruenor taking down Shimmergloom in the fifth book made him my favorite character in these books right after Drizzt.

RAS handles the fight scenes well, though it would'nt be a bad thing if he decided to trim a few from his future books.

I'm also reading Elric the Stealer of Souls by Michael Moorcock. I've only read the first story in this collection. It was delightfully dark. :)

[John_and_Yoko]

Just started Lolita, which I thought would be a quick read, but I'm not finding it to be so far....

[Ka-mai]

Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman... I love the man's novels, but his short stories... man, they haunt me. I love them. Can't get enough. :D Thoroughly enjoying this.

I also read Jane Eyre over vacation, I'm pretty sure for the first time. :P I thought I'd never read it before but one or two chapters seemed familiar, so maybe I just paged through it once. I had seen the movie before, though.

[John Blaze]

I didn't even know they made a movie. I've started that book 3 or four times, and never got past the first 2 chapers, but it's free on project gutenberg, so I think I'm finally gonna read it.

as for Neil Gaiman, I just love his work. His characters are awesome. I loved American Gods the best though, Wednesday's just cool.:cowboy:

[Ka-mai]

American Gods is great. I'd love to know who that god who he keeps forgetting is... I think Gaiman was going to reveal it but decided not to. Damn him. :P

They did make a movie of Jane Eyre, but they cut out a major subplot in interest of time (at least, when I read the book it was the only part that I wasn't familiar with, so unless I have selective amnesia...) so it's not entirely a substitute for the book. Still good though, from what I remember. It's been a few years.

[candy]

well i just started haunted. seems a strange little book???
I did start Fight Club, but mr c who does not normally read got all excited and as if he could read it, so Haunted it is.

i also seem to have mis placed my 1984 book, which is most bizarre

[Heather19]

Jane Eyre's a good one. They made a couple of different film versions. There's the classic one with Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. And then there are few more recent versions. Not sure which one you watched ka-mai, but I think they're all pretty drastically cut down from the book, especially the one with Orson Welles.

[mystima]

Just started Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K Hamilton
also reading Acorna and The White Dragon by Anne McCaffery

[fernandito]

I'm working my way through The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess, and I am really really liking it. This will probably end up being one of, if not my most favorite dystopian novel.

[John Blaze]

Just started Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K Hamilton
also reading Acorna and The White Dragon by Anne McCaffery
which Acorna are you reading, exactly?

I loved The White Dragon. The story of Ruth and Jaxom is pretty cool, also how they end up being instrumental in the future of Pern.

I've read most of the Pern series, but I only have about half. It's hard to find them all.

[Ka-mai]

I liked the Pern series, but I wish it was a little more geared towards adults. The lower reading level really frustrated me (which is odd considering how much I like a lot of children's lit). I only read a few of them, though.

[sarajean]

Just started Thr3e--wouldn't have expected it to be my kind of thing, but a friend recommended it, and I'm enjoying it! :)ted dekker constantly surprises me.

[John_and_Yoko]

Just started Thr3e--wouldn't have expected it to be my kind of thing, but a friend recommended it, and I'm enjoying it! :)ted dekker constantly surprises me.

Heh, well, I was kind of reminded of Stephen King's writing, and kind of reminded of myself when I read that.

If I continue reading Ted Dekker, my friend recommended Skin next....

[John Blaze]

I liked the Pern series, but I wish it was a little more geared towards adults. The lower reading level really frustrated me (which is odd considering how much I like a lot of children's lit). I only read a few of them, though.
I didn't think it was that bad, but I constantly read alot of stuff like the Narnia books, and Tamora Pierce, so I guess I'm used to it.

The Pern books are awesome though, I still enjoy them.

[sarajean]

Just started Thr3e--wouldn't have expected it to be my kind of thing, but a friend recommended it, and I'm enjoying it! :)ted dekker constantly surprises me.

Heh, well, I was kind of reminded of Stephen King's writing, and kind of reminded of myself when I read that.

If I continue reading Ted Dekker, my friend recommended Skin next....

skin was okay, but i really enjoyed obsessed and the circle series.

[Brice]

I'm working my way through The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess, and I am really really liking it. This will probably end up being one of, if not my most favorite dystopian novel.

Is this the one you've been wanting to find for awhile now?

[ladysai]

I couldn't get through more than a few pages of "In the Service of Dragons", by Robert Stanek. Awful.
So, I switched to "Idlewild", by Nick Sagan. AWESOME! A great sci-fi story with plenty of twists and turns!
Now, on to "The Death of Ivan Ilyich", by Tolstoy.
:)

[fernandito]

I'm working my way through The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess, and I am really really liking it. This will probably end up being one of, if not my most favorite dystopian novel.

Is this the one you've been wanting to find for awhile now?

Yes sir! :) If you loved A Clockwork Orange, which I know you do, I'm sure you'll love this one as well.

[Brice]

Ah, cool...I have a few other of Burgess' books. I don't yet have that one though.

[Patrick]

Currently reading:

http://emilypetes.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/oryxcrake.jpg
This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. Fantastic.



On the other hand, I am currently reading, and about to finish, A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN by James Joyce.

This is supposed to be classic must-read? I have absolutely no idea why. It is very well written, but boring as hell. "The Modern Library ranked 'Portrait' as the third greatest English-language novel of the twentieth century." What a disappointment.

[Jean]

On the other hand, I am currently reading, and about to finish, A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN by James Joyce.

This is supposed to be classic must-read? I have absolutely no idea why. It is very well written, but boring as hell. "The Modern Library ranked 'Portrait' as the third greatest English-language novel of the twentieth century." What a disappointment.
bears agree 100%

(sorry, 90%: they do not agree it is well written. What is well written can't be boring by definition. The writing there may be elegant, exquisite, stylish, perfectly worded, whatever, but not good.)

[Darkmaniscoming]

"Between the Assassins" by Aravind Adiga

Loved his booker winning first book "White tiger" and have 4 signed copies so I'm really secretly hoping he writes 20 or 30 more great books LOL

Also...any King fan would absolutely love "The Killing Circle" by Andrew Pyper.
Reminded me a lot of the early stuff and this guy sure can write...:clap:

[Patrick]

On the other hand, I am currently reading, and about to finish, A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN by James Joyce.

This is supposed to be classic must-read? I have absolutely no idea why. It is very well written, but boring as hell. "The Modern Library ranked 'Portrait' as the third greatest English-language novel of the twentieth century." What a disappointment.
bears agree 100%

(sorry, 90%: they do not agree it is well written. What is well written can't be boring by definition. The writing there may be elegant, exquisite, stylish, perfectly worded, whatever, but not good.)
Oh, we're in agreement then. My analogy would be like thinking someone has a wonderful voice and you can appreciate that fact - while also believing that their music stinks.


I finished up that waste of time this morning and am now reading another reputed "classic." I hope this one is better.

Currently reading: THE SOUND AND THE FURY, by William Faulkner.

[Jean]

I am not crazy about that one, but I rather like it... especially comparing to the last one you've read... the great merit of the Portrait is that after it anything will seem engrossing

(I can relate to the voice metaphor. It's always happens to me in the opera. What a mastery of vocal art... and Lord, how boring...)

[Patrick]

I am not crazy about that one, but I rather like it... especially comparing to the last one you've read... the great merit of the Portrait is that after it anything will seem engrossing

(I can relate to the voice metaphor. It's always happens to me in the opera. What a mastery of vocal art... and Lord, how boring...)

:doh: :lol: At least the Faulkner book is only half as long as the Joyce book. Less of a time investment at risk. (I have a strong need for closure and hate leaving a book unfinished.)

EDIT: Both books are about the same length, so now I really hope Faulkner comes through.

[turtlex]

Oh, I had the hardest time getting through The Sound and The Fury!! :lol:

[jayson]

for me, faulkner cures insomnia in about three sentences.

[Patrick]

Hey, I need encouragement here, dammit! :P

[jayson]

i encourage you to only read it somewhere it is safe to doze off. :P

[Jean]

Jayson, don't forget Patrick has just been through A Portrait Of The Artist. If he is still not lethargic, we can hope that The S & The F will deprive him of his sleep altogether... he will find it a real page-turner

(which I, like Jayson, failed to do... but it's all a matter of the order of reading)

[Patrick]

You guys are killing me!


:lol:

[Jean]

Patrick, heed the advice of the old bear... since you are engaged in a very specific reading now, classics back to back... you might start liking them better and better... finding them more and more entertaining... inspiring... exciting... blood-curdling... well, don't try any King immediately after this. It will kill you.

[Patrick]

I am maybe a quarter of the way through THE SOUND AND THE FURY now. While it is not exactly "engrossing", I must admit that Jean was correct. After PORTRAIT, this book is far more interesting. I mean that only in the relative sense.

[Ruthful]

The Job Listings section of the Sunday New York Times.

[John Blaze]

good luck ruthful. I myself am thinking about finding another job, or maybe a second job. We only got a 3% raise this year, and while my salary might seem like alot to some people, we're struggling with bills thanks to the new schedule we have that cut our hours. Hopefully business will pick-up, for the whole nation world.

[Ricky]

Currently reading Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko. It's pretty much death on paper. Honestly, the worst book I have ever read. And I don't talk trash about that many books--I'm an equal opportunity book lover. However, this one is just...disgustingly painful to get through.

On a better note, I'm also reading Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill. It's very good and I should be finished with it in a couple days.

[sarajean]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/sarajeanm/IMG000603.jpg

[John_and_Yoko]

Going to try to finish Lolita today as I have several volumes I want to read through starting tomorrow.

[ladykatherine]

Currently reading Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. He is one strange fellow, indeed. :borg:

[SigTauGimp]

I've heard sooo much about this Chuck Palahniuk fellow, and finally read one of his books. Survivor...I have to say, I enjoyed it...finished it in one sitting. Something about it just pulled me in...where should I go from here? I'd like more, but I don't want to just randomly grab another one of his. :P

[ladykatherine]

I'm not too sure--Haunted is my first book I've read from him (and I really do like it, but was so under-prepared for the random yuckiness, haha). One of my friends has suggested Choke and Lullabye. Can't remember what Choke is about, but Lullabye is about parents accidentally killing their children with a cursed lullabye, and the main character attempts to stop the song's circulation. And Haunted is about a group of wannabe author's who end up fightning for thier lives when they signed up for a writing getaway camp that was anything but. She says she hasn't been disappointed yet, so hopefully it'll be the same for you too!

[Daghain]

I'd recommend Fight Club, Choke, or Lullaby.

[John_and_Yoko]

I've started reading The Upanishads today.

[Tvmorbid]

I've started on The Tommy Knockers again, been too long since I last read it :)

[Heather19]

I've heard sooo much about this Chuck Palahniuk fellow, and finally read one of his books. Survivor...I have to say, I enjoyed it...finished it in one sitting. Something about it just pulled me in...where should I go from here? I'd like more, but I don't want to just randomly grab another one of his. :P

Like Daggers said, definitely Lullaby or Fight Club

[John Blaze]

Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil.

[Rjeso]

I loved Survivor. Great book. Tender Branson is the man.

I am reading Servant of the Bones by Anne Rice. It is my first Rice book, and so far, I'm pretty "meh" about her style.

However, I just finished Brother Odd by Koontz. It was my first Koontz book, and I was not "meh" about it at all. Odd Thomas is a fantastic character.

[Disincarnate]

I'm reading Thinner, and this book makes me really anxious. :panic:

After that, I'll probably finally get around to reading Pygme. I hear good things.

[Heather19]

Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil.

I love that book. I haven't read it in ages.
How are you enjoying it?

[Brice]

Laura, you really should have started Rice with Interview or The Witching Hour. Once upon a time she was really good. Then she became spectacularly mediocre.

[Daghain]

Ditto The Witching Hour. Don't read the other two of the trilogy, though. Bad.

[sarajean]

dags, why haven't i seen that you're reading deathly hallows?! :panic:

[Daghain]

I'm still in the middle of that big non-fiction book I'm working on. And I haven't been to the bookstore yet. It's next on my list, though.

[sarajean]

:o

<_<

[John Blaze]

Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil.

I love that book. I haven't read it in ages.
How are you enjoying it?
I finished it, and enjoyed it, but I felt like it plateaued halfway thru and never peaked. It was just a story.

[Daghain]

:o

<_<

Hey, I waited this long, a week or two is not going to matter. :lol:

[Darkthoughts]

Ditto on the Witching Hour trilogy. The first one was so promising and then it was like...wtf?!!

I've totally gone off Anne Rice anyway. I reread Interview, etc the other year and they just seemed so cheesy. I loved Queen Of The Damned first time round, but even that was a bit trite.

[John_and_Yoko]

Just started the Bhagavad Gita today.

[AIMB]

http://babbleon5.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/timetravelerswife.jpg

I have had it on the shelf for a while and seeing commercials for it on t.v. inspired me to pick it up next.

I am enjoying it but find it sort of anti-climatic. Not a bad thing, but I can't really figure out where the story is going.

After that I am going to read my first Lovecraft book (short stories, something about a Mountain) on suggestion from someone in this forum. Been meaning to do that for a while so I'm pretty excited about that.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

The Far Side Gallery #4, Gary Larson is great!

[jayson]

http://babbleon5.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/timetravelerswife.jpg

I have had it on the shelf for a while and seeing commercials for it on t.v. inspired me to pick it up next.

I am enjoying it but find it sort of anti-climatic. Not a bad thing, but I can't really figure out where the story is going.


i really enjoyed that one. i wasn't sure at first if it was the kind of story i would like, but i thought it was done well.

[AIMB]

http://babbleon5.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/timetravelerswife.jpg

I have had it on the shelf for a while and seeing commercials for it on t.v. inspired me to pick it up next.

I am enjoying it but find it sort of anti-climatic. Not a bad thing, but I can't really figure out where the story is going.


i really enjoyed that one. i wasn't sure at first if it was the kind of story i would like, but i thought it was done well.

yeah i'm not the love story type of girl but i thought this one might be good with the whole time travel aspect and everything.

[cody44]

However, I just finished Brother Odd by Koontz. It was my first Koontz book, and I was not "meh" about it at all. Odd Thomas is a fantastic character.

I would recommend that you read them in chronological order. Odd Thomas is a great character. Start with Odd Thomas, then move on to Forever Odd, Brother Odd, and Odd Hours.

And currently reading The Dark Tower: 7 for the first time. I'm taking it slow because I just don't want it to end. I'll miss the Ka-Tet of 1999 to much.

[John_and_Yoko]

Going to read The Yoga Sutras and The Dhammapada tomorrow.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

1984 starts tomorrow

[Brice]

http://babbleon5.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/timetravelerswife.jpg

I have had it on the shelf for a while and seeing commercials for it on t.v. inspired me to pick it up next.

I am enjoying it but find it sort of anti-climatic. Not a bad thing, but I can't really figure out where the story is going.

After that I am going to read my first Lovecraft book (short stories, something about a Mountain) on suggestion from someone in this forum. Been meaning to do that for a while so I'm pretty excited about that.

At The Mountains Of Madness :D

[mae]

Well that's more of a novella.

[Brice]

Technically...yes, but I think that is the story she is referring to.

[AIMB]

At The Mountains Of Madness :D

Yep that's the one. I'll probably read it tonight because I finished The Time Traveler's Wife last night.

My opinion on it: Really good. Like the movie "Somewhere in Time" but better.
It's a really sad book though, just because knowing the future and reliving the past is so hard on Henry. It's bittersweet. They will definitely screw up the movie b/c of all the none PC plot points. I can tell by the commercial they already screwed up by casting Eric Bana. Also even though I adore Rachel McAdams, they really screwed up by not giving her hair extensions. Clare's hair basically like another main character in the book.

[Brice]

Yep that's the one. I'll probably read it tonight because I finished The Time Traveler's Wife last night.

My opinion on it: Really good. Like the movie "Somewhere in Time" but better.
It's a really sad book though, just because knowing the future and reliving the past is so hard on Henry. It's bittersweet. They will definitely screw up the movie b/c of all the none PC plot points. I can tell by the commercial they already screwed up by casting Eric Bana. Also even though I adore Rachel McAdams, they really screwed up by not giving her hair extensions. Clare's hair basically like another main character in the book.

I hope you like the Lovecraft. He is wonderful.

[Empath of the White]

Borrowed Twilight from a coworker. Made it to page 50. Edward scares me; Bella comes off as being kind of cold.

I can say that in my opinion, the criticisms are well-founded.

[John Blaze]

I read the Running Man today, because I'm about to mail it off and wanted to read it again before I did.

It's better than I remember. Originally I remember thinking it was some shitty sci-fi wannabe Bradbury type stuff. But it's actually not that bad. However, I think Ben is a little too over the top with the hating everybody thing.

[Jean]

Originally I remember thinking it was some shitty sci-fi wannabe Bradbury type stuff. I still think so

[John Blaze]

it's better than Cell, anyway. :P

[Jean]

the hell it is http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_cool.gif

[John Blaze]

there's a thing in Running Man called, "character development" which is completely missing in Cell.

[Jean]

bears failed to notice it in either... http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_sad.gif

[John Blaze]

:lol: we'll never agree about Cell, anyway.

We do agree about Insomnia though, happily. :couple:

[Jean]

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

[John_and_Yoko]

Currently reading The Gospel of Thomas.

[Ruthful]

http://emsworth.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/right-time-right-place.jpg

[John_and_Yoko]

Decided to re-read The Tao Te Ching.

[Patrick]

Still reading THE SOUND AND THE FURY. This book is sooooo strange. I have no idea what the hell is happening, yet I am compelled to continue. :unsure:

[ola]

Still reading THE SOUND AND THE FURY. This book is sooooo strange. I have no idea what the hell is happening, yet I am compelled to continue. :unsure:

This sort of makes me want to read it!

[John Blaze]

on a Pearl Buck kick, reading Dragon Seed, then The Living Reed, and leaving my fave, The Good Earth, last.

[Woofer]

Still reading THE SOUND AND THE FURY. This book is sooooo strange. I have no idea what the hell is happening, yet I am compelled to continue. :unsure:

This sort of makes me want to read it!

Go with As I Lay Dying next.

By the way, my mother is NOT a fish.

Main book (not only) right now: The Ruins

[jhanic]

I just got my copy of the UK proof of Under the Dome, so I'll be starting that within the hour.

John

[fernandito]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts John :)

[SigTauGimp]

Just finished Lullaby, from Chuck Palahniuk...gotta say, I liked Survivor waaay more...I think I'm gonna try Invisible Monsters from him next.

[Ruthful]

http://img.infibeam.com/img/237a1886/579/7/9780802137579.jpg

[Brice]

I've never really been able to get into science fiction, but I'm currently reading books by both Piers Anthony and Philip K. Dick.

[Matt]

I'm reading The Terror by Dan Simmons--love it!

Drood got me hooked on this guy, I'm going to have to read it all.

Thanks to Jerome for turning me on in the first place. :couple:

[candy]

I've never really been able to get into science fiction, but I'm currently reading books by both Piers Anthony and Philip K. Dick.

would you like to tell us which one or is it a secret?:P

[sarajean]

yes, brice...which ones?

i think you know specifically which author i'm interested in, but i'd like to know both.

[Brice]

Piers Anthony-Chthon
Philip K. Dick-A Scanner Darkly<<<---The author of specific interest to sj :D

[weezy]

Handling The Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist, it's fantastic

Also working my way through the Harry Potter books again.

[candy]

Handling The Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist, it's fantastic

Also working my way through the Harry Potter books again.

thats sounds like damn fine plan:clap:

[idk, my bff jill?]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/POW-lah/Stuff/Persepolis.jpg

Je suis prévisible.

[Heather19]

I'm reading The Terror by Dan Simmons--love it!

Drood got me hooked on this guy, I'm going to have to read it all.

Thanks to Jerome for turning me on in the first place. :couple:

Matt, I absolutely loved this book. One of my favorites. I still have to get to Drood, but I'm trying to wait for the paperback to be released. Have you read Summer of Night yet? If not you should add that to your list next.

[jhanic]

I loved both The Terror and Drood. Dan Simmons rocks!

John

[Ka-tet]

The Sign Of The Unicorn, Book 3 of the amber cronicles.

[Heather19]

Just picked up vol 3 of The Sandman so I think I'm going to start on that later today.

[audzyoung@googlemail.com]

We-ell, I'm reading two books. One is Bag of Bones, and the other is The Kabbalah, which is translations of the first three books of the ZHR (Zohar, Book of Splendor).

reading wolves of calla for 2nd time nearly finished then gonna read next 2 dark towers just borrowed terry pratchet books so gonna give them a try r they any good?

[fernandito]

Just picked up vol 3 of The Sandman so I think I'm going to start on that later today.

Let me know how you like it Heather. Dream Country was my least favorite of the Sandman man GNs :/

[Heather19]

Just picked up vol 3 of The Sandman so I think I'm going to start on that later today.

Let me know how you like it Heather. Dream Country was my least favorite of the Sandman man GNs :/

oh no, really? I loved the first one, but thought the second one was a little slow, so I was hoping this one would be better. What's your favorite one?

[ManOfWesternesse]

DT7 - The Dark Tower.
..... nearing the end of the cycle yet again.

[fernandito]

Let me know how you like it Heather. Dream Country was my least favorite of the Sandman man GNs :/

oh no, really? I loved the first one, but thought the second one was a little slow, so I was hoping this one would be better. What's your favorite one?

My favorite Vol. overall was Seasons of Mist, but my favorite story arc is the 'Cuckoo' story - you'll see why when you get there :)

[sarajean]

fernando, if i see you posting in here again without you saying that you're reading hbp, i don't want to talk to you anymore.

[fernandito]

You bastard! :lol:


Sigged :)

[Ruthful]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/POW-lah/Stuff/Persepolis.jpg

Je suis prévisible.

Those are fantastic!

She also did a book about the female members of her family-and their friends-called "Embroideries," which is worth reading.

[Heather19]

Let me know how you like it Heather. Dream Country was my least favorite of the Sandman man GNs :/

oh no, really? I loved the first one, but thought the second one was a little slow, so I was hoping this one would be better. What's your favorite one?

My favorite Vol. overall was Seasons of Mist, but my favorite story arc is the 'Cuckoo' story - you'll see why when you get there :)

Good, that one's next :)
What vol is the Cuckoo story in?

[Unfound One]

Demoralization, Trust, and the Virtues - Annette C. Baier
and
Disputed Questions on Hope - Aquinas (translated by my philosophy professor)

I'm reading these for the papers I'm writing.
They were due in February and April. Heh.

It's like the fourth time I've read them and I still have no idea what the hell I'm doing.
I fail at philosophy so badly. :doh:

[rosie real]

Demoralization, Trust, and the Virtues - Annette C. Baier
and
Disputed Questions on Hope - Aquinas (translated by my philosophy professor)

I'm reading these for the papers I'm writing.
They were due in February and April. Heh.

It's like the fourth time I've read them and I still have no idea what the hell I'm doing.
I fail at philosophy so badly. :doh:

perhaps philosophy is failing you? :orely: just a thought. :D

[Unfound One]

Hmm... :wtf:

[idk, my bff jill?]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd334/POW-lah/Stuff/Persepolis.jpg

Je suis prévisible.

Those are fantastic!

She also did a book about the female members of her family-and their friends-called "Embroideries," which is worth reading.

I didn't know that.
Thanks! :)

[Ruthful]

It's pretty interesting.

http://www.bookslut.com/nonfiction/2005_07_005964.php

[idk, my bff jill?]

Hmm.
I'm actually a bit skeptical.
I think that it's one of those books I'll either love or hate, but I'll have to read it to find out.
And wow. So that's why it's called Embroideries. ><

I hope they have it at Borders. :)

[Matt]

Finished The Terror (which was excellent!!) and now I'm reading Song of Kali.

[Brice]

:thumbsup: That's a good one, Matt!

[Heather19]

Let me know what think Matt, that's near the top of my to-read list. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[jhanic]

Finished The Terror (which was excellent!!) and now I'm reading Song of Kali.

Simmons' first and still a great read!

John

[sarajean]

finally.

OotP took forever to re-read, i just couldn't get into it this time. breezed through HBP fairly quickly (still slow for me), and am really looking forward to re-reading this one.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/sarajeanm/IMG000733.jpg

[Daghain]

Oh, we're going to be reading buddies! I'm starting mine tomorrow, I think.

[sarajean]

FUCKING FINALLY!

i mean...

:couple: