What are you currently reading?

[candy]

the dark house
and still trying to read catch 22

[Woofer]

Just After Sunset
Catch 22
Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters

[SynysterSaint]

'Salem's Lot

Is this your first read of it?

[theyspunaweb]

I'm reading the Shining for the first time. I got it at half price books for 1.25 (the original was 2.50! crazyness).

[jwill]

I've never seen the movie. In fact, I don't think I knew there was a movie of Desperation. :orely:

Still, The Regulators may be close to what you're asking about. There's western elements, and horror, and such.

yeah the desperation movie has the guy who played hell boy as the sheriff,and the guy that was on the shining mini series remake. if you want you can go to watchmovies.net i think thats where i watched it but u prolly wont like it

[Lily-sai]

Will someone slap me if I admit I just read the first three books of Percy Jackson & the Olympians? :unsure:

In my defense I had fever and there was nothing else to read..blahblah.

Now I'm back to 'Salem's Lot. phew. :)

[Woofer]

'Salem's Lot

Is this your first read of it?

Although I am not Brice and I don't play him on the TV, I feel confident in saying that it's nowhere near his first go at the Lot.

[John Blaze]

Will someone slap me if I admit I just read the first three books of Percy Jackson & the Olympians? :unsure:

In my defense I had fever and there was nothing else to read..blahblah.

Now I'm back to 'Salem's Lot. phew. :)
Is that a bad thing? i've been curious since I saw the trailer. Only reason I haven't read them is because they're too expensive to buy the whole set right now........

[Lily-sai]

They're kind of poor man's Harry Potter, so to say (those books ARE expensive, I borrowed mine from the library). I loved the idea, but the plot, the characters, the dialogue.. as thin as the paper they were written into. That's only my opinion, anyway. :)

[Woofer]

Will someone slap me if I admit I just read the first three books of Percy Jackson & the Olympians? :unsure:

In my defense I had fever and there was nothing else to read..blahblah.

Now I'm back to 'Salem's Lot. phew. :)
Is that a bad thing? i've been curious since I saw the trailer. Only reason I haven't read them is because they're too expensive to buy the whole set right now........


They're kind of poor man's Harry Potter, so to say (those books ARE expensive, I borrowed mine from the library). I loved the idea, but the plot, the characters, the dialogue.. as thin as the paper they were written into. That's only my opinion, anyway. :)

So it's like reading Koontz when you can't get your hands on some King.

[Lily-sai]

Pretty much, yes. :lol:

[Daghain]

Just finished The 158-Pound Marriage by John Irving and am now doing a reread of Insomnia.

[CrimsonMordred]

R.A. Salvatore's The Ghost King. So far it is not bad, but it's not grabbing me as much as the Hunter's Blade Trilogy.

[candy]

'Salem's Lot

Is this your first read of it?

Although I am not Brice and I don't play him on the TV, I feel confident in saying that it's nowhere near his first go at the Lot.

:wtf: coffee up nose moment woofer!!!


Will someone slap me if I admit I just read the first three books of Percy Jackson & the Olympians? :unsure:

In my defense I had fever and there was nothing else to read..blahblah.

Now I'm back to 'Salem's Lot. phew. :)
Is that a bad thing? i've been curious since I saw the trailer. Only reason I haven't read them is because they're too expensive to buy the whole set right now........

JB:wub:is good to see you here

[Brice]

'Salem's Lot

Is this your first read of it?

I've read it about a dozen or so times I guess. I think I might be rereading all of King's books in order of publication. :)

Woofer- :lol:

[Ruthful]

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[John_and_Yoko]

Am currently rereading The Shining, and hope to finish by Wednesday. :D

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.

[John Blaze]

Will someone slap me if I admit I just read the first three books of Percy Jackson & the Olympians? :unsure:

In my defense I had fever and there was nothing else to read..blahblah.

Now I'm back to 'Salem's Lot. phew. :)
Is that a bad thing? i've been curious since I saw the trailer. Only reason I haven't read them is because they're too expensive to buy the whole set right now........


They're kind of poor man's Harry Potter, so to say (those books ARE expensive, I borrowed mine from the library). I loved the idea, but the plot, the characters, the dialogue.. as thin as the paper they were written into. That's only my opinion, anyway. :)

So it's like reading Koontz when you can't get your hands on some King.


Pretty much, yes. :lol:
:lol: well, I still want to read them, and as you said, the idea is what got me, it sounds great. I love mythology.


JB:wub:is good to see you here
:couple:

[John Blaze]

Am currently readin The City Boy, by Herman Wouk. Awesome. As Always, one of my top authors.

[Jean]

Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.
::bangs head against wall::

bears love it! bears love it!!!

[Brice]

Again it should be noted that the bear has not specified whose head he is banging against the wall.

[candy]

Again it should be noted that the bear has not specified whose head he is banging against the wall.

:lol:

[Brice]

;)

[Jean]

yes, every time I write this I remember that observation of yours and marvel at how deep and to the point it was... http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_wink-1.gif

[Brice]

Once in awhile I can be a little clever. :)

[Letti]

The White Masai
Has anyone read it?
http://www.tbpcontrol.co.uk/TWS/CoverImages_1_9/190/514/1905147058.jpg
I am almost at the end of the first book.


Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.
So am I. One of the funniest books I have ever read. :)

[Lily-sai]

Letti, I've read White Masai. Interesting book. There's a sequel, but I've yet to read it.

Does anyone know Walter Moers? Please? His books are dream-like, funny and strange. He also illustrates them. Right now I'm reading The City of Dreaming Books. Moers is German, so I don't know how the English translation is, but his books have been translated to Finnish brilliantly.

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[candy]

Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.

:couple: me too **sigh**

[Daghain]

I think I might be rereading all of King's books in order of publication. :)


I'm rereading them in alphabetical order. :lol:

[Ruthful]

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[SynysterSaint]

I've read it about a dozen or so times I guess. I think I might be rereading all of King's books in order of publication. :)

haha I figured it wasn't your first, but the way you said it made me not quite sure. I should have known better than to question your love for all things King, Brice. I cry your pardon, Bookslinger :cool:

[Sam]

I'm currently reading the "What are you currently reading?" thread.:P

[IWasSentWest]

http://www.greatestjeneration.com/archives/LosingBinLaden.jpg

:huglove: nice

[Darkthoughts]

Does anyone know Walter Moers? Please? His books are dream-like, funny and strange. He also illustrates them. Right now I'm reading The City of Dreaming Books. Moers is German, so I don't know how the English translation is, but his books have been translated to Finnish brilliantly.

Yes, I read The 13 1/2 Lives Of Captain Bluebear - and the translation to English was good and flowed well, but I really struggled with the story. It was too disjointed and abstract but not in an interesting enough way.

[Jean]

Captain Blue Bear???

::musing::

[mae]

Started reading the first volume of the collected works of Philip Roth by The Library of America, while still reading Under the Dome. Amazing style. And, being from New Jersey, it's cool to read about Newark in the 1950s and the surroundings, like Short Hills, etc.

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[Brice]

I think I might be rereading all of King's books in order of publication. :)


I'm rereading them in alphabetical order. :lol:

:cool: I wonder if we'll find ourselves reading the same book at any point.



I've read it about a dozen or so times I guess. I think I might be rereading all of King's books in order of publication. :)

haha I figured it wasn't your first, but the way you said it made me not quite sure. I should have known better than to question your love for all things King, Brice. I cry your pardon, Bookslinger :cool:

Nah, dude! You had no way of knowing without asking. I've been reading King since around age nine (and I'm 37 now). I first read 'salem's Lot at 9 or 10. At this point there's nothing left unread, but many more rereads. :D


I'm currently reading the "What are you currently reading?" thread.:P


We'd have never guessed it. :lol:

[Daghain]

I think I might be rereading all of King's books in order of publication. :)


I'm rereading them in alphabetical order. :lol:

:cool: I wonder if we'll find ourselves reading the same book at any point.



That would be really funny.

[pathoftheturtle]

Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.I don't understand. I always found it a quick read. It's so funny.

[boq]

Having a great time in Middle Earth with "The Two Towers". Merry and Pippin have just met up with Treebeard. Entmoot!

Going to tackle "Under the Dome" afterwards before finishing up with "The Return of the King".

[Hannah]

I'm reading the gone away world by Nick Harkaway right now. I've got to say that I absolutely love his writing style. It's sharp.

[SynysterSaint]

Having a great time in Middle Earth with "The Two Towers". Merry and Pippin have just met up with Treebeard. Entmoot!

Going to tackle "Under the Dome" afterwards before finishing up with "The Return of the King".

You have to love Tolkien :onfire:

[boq]

Found a quote from Treebeard today I really liked -

"But there, my friends, songs like trees bear fruit only in their own time and their own way: and sometimes they are withered untimely."

I may have to sig. it.

[Lily-sai]

Does anyone know Walter Moers? Please? His books are dream-like, funny and strange. He also illustrates them. Right now I'm reading The City of Dreaming Books. Moers is German, so I don't know how the English translation is, but his books have been translated to Finnish brilliantly.

Yes, I read The 13 1/2 Lives Of Captain Bluebear - and the translation to English was good and flowed well, but I really struggled with the story. It was too disjointed and abstract but not in an interesting enough way.

True, Captain Bluebear's story was somewhat disjointed. I liked The City of Dreaming Books better, but I have to confess that Bluebear amused me. Me and my disjointed mind. :lol:


Captain Blue Bear???

::musing::

Perhaps Captain Bluebear met you in one of his later lives, Jean. :)
(He had 27 lives overall, you see, but only tells about 13 and half of them.)

Right now: Flowers for Algernon.

[Ka-mai]

I'm reading The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov.

I am quite enjoying it. :) I always have trouble with sci-fi though because the science is usually too much for my little brain, and it's near impossible to imagine things looking as the writer imagined them just from the text.

Also, Matt got super mad at me for saying sci-fi and fantasy are practically the same thing, because he HATES fantasy. :lol:

[gsvec]

Currently reading Horns by Joe Hill. And I'm likin' it!!

[fernandito]

Also, Matt got super mad at me for saying sci-fi and fantasy are practically the same thing, because he HATES fantasy. :lol:

Why ? They share a lot of similar elements.

[Ruthful]

Started reading the first volume of the collected works of Philip Roth by The Library of America, while still reading Under the Dome. Amazing style. And, being from New Jersey, it's cool to read about Newark in the 1950s and the surroundings, like Short Hills, etc.


It's almost like visiting a city that's disappeared. I like Roth's short stories, especially his earlier work.

I tried reading Exit Ghost and only got halfway through the novel. I don't know how to describe it, but reading it made me feel like I was being berated from the toilet by an incredibly paranoid, constipated uncle.

[John Blaze]

I was gonna reread The Lord Of The Rings starting today, but now I can't find The Hobbit. Why?

[Brice]

Because it's on MY bookshelf. :evil:

[pathoftheturtle]

...Matt got super mad at me for saying sci-fi and fantasy are practically the same thing, because he HATES fantasy. :lol:lol, that can often be a fine line, but Asimov is one of the more distinguishable.
...it's near impossible to imagine things looking as the writer imagined them just from the text. ...You might really appreciate Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials.

[Ka-mai]

See, I know they're pretty much the same thing, but he basically said "science vs. magic, science is real." I remember reading some quote by someone about how science is like magic, but I don't remember it.

Oooh, guide to extraterrestrials! I'll check that out. :D

Anyway, I liked The Gods Themselves except I thought something was kind of unresolved and the plot devices were fairly common and predictable. Also sci-fi goes way over my head, I have enough trouble with real science, theoretical science just kills me.

[cody44]

I'm still reading All The Pretty Horses, but just started a book called Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.

http://blog.hunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/outliers1.jpeg

[Patrick]

Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.
::bangs head against wall::
bears love it! bears love it!!!
I haven't read it in years, but I loved that book as well.


Currently reading Horns by Joe Hill. And I'm likin' it!!
:couple:

Currently reading:

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Also, concurrently reading:

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[Jean]

Still reading Catch-22. It has been a chore.
::bangs head against wall::
bears love it! bears love it!!!
I haven't read it in years, but I loved that book as well.
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[fernandito]

The first time I tried to read Catch-22, it was a chore for me ... maybe because I attempted to read it at such an early age, the ideas and a large part of the terminology used went over my head.

I re-read it a few months ago however, and I have to say that I enjoyed it much more this time around.

[Bev Vincent]

Currently reading: Black Hills by Dan Simmons & Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

[pathoftheturtle]

...I remember reading some quote by someone about how science is like magic, but I don't remember it. ...You mean...
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

-- Arthur C. Clarke ...?

[Heather19]

Currently reading: Black Hills by Dan Simmons

Let me know what you think of it.

[Lily-sai]

This time I'm really reading the books I should read before I die. It's a shame how many I've missed!

Flowers for Algernon was beautiful. Now onward with Of Mice and Men.

[IWasSentWest]

Percy Jackson and the Olympians : The Lightning Thief which isn't all that bad...definitely can sense themes of other famous teenage novels. Kind of childish, but it's really not bad and has a really good plot IMO

[Brice]

This time I'm really reading the books I should read before I die. It's a shame how many I've missed!

Flowers for Algernon was beautiful. Now onward with Of Mice and Men.

Seems like there might be good motivation to procrastinate there. :unsure:

[Lily-sai]

:lol:

[jhanic]

I'll be starting Rober McCammon's Mister Slaughter in a couple hours. I just got my signed copy from Subterranean Press. It sounds REALLY good!

John

[SynysterSaint]

Percy Jackson and the Olympians : The Lightning Thief which isn't all that bad...definitely can sense themes of other famous teenage novels. Kind of childish, but it's really not bad and has a really good plot IMO

The book seems interesting, but I have a very hard time picking up a book that is geared towards "teenagers." It seems that when an author is trying to designate a teenage audience they tend to leave out most of their usual diction, they "dumb down" the plot in an attempt to help the reader keep focus, and the characters are all very one-dimensional. To be honest, books with a "teen" label offend me.

[IWasSentWest]

oh, if u are looking for deep characters and sub plots and what not, don't look at these books, i'll go ahead and tell you lol

i read it in a day, which goes to show that it isn't very long and is reasonably fast paced (aka i didnt have to put it down bc i couldnt take the boredom anymore). just something about the book caught my eye, and i enjoyed it. the storyline really is good, even if the depth is lacking

[Daghain]

Sometimes you just need brain candy. :lol:

[ManOfWesternesse]

Re-read of The Stand.:rock:

[SynysterSaint]

Re-read of The Stand.:rock:

I really need to get my first read of that started...

[Kronz]

I'm reading The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov.

I am quite enjoying it. :) I always have trouble with sci-fi though because the science is usually too much for my little brain, and it's near impossible to imagine things looking as the writer imagined them just from the text.

Also, Matt got super mad at me for saying sci-fi and fantasy are practically the same thing, because he HATES fantasy. :lol:

I loved The Gods Themselves, definitely one of the best Asimov novels. While I was reading From a Buick 8 I got a lot of TGT vibes, it would surprise me greatly if King isn't a fan of that book.

[sarah]

I'm about halfway through The Lightning Thief. It's just ok. The writing style is so basic. I hear the book picks up at the halfway point so I'll see if it is worth recommending.

[Ruthful]

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[Ruthful]

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[lophophoras]

I'm working on HP and the Order of the Phoenix. I never would have thought that I would enjoy reading a series of books basically written for a younger group of people. I'm 37 and have really enjoyed these books. They are so much better than the movies. Rowling is a wonderful writer, no doubt.

[turtlex]

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I thought Munich was a great movie. Have you seen it? Does it follow the book closely? Might have to add this to my "to read" list.

[Daghain]

Oh, I saw that movie. It was great.

[IWasSentWest]

i'm re-reading The Name of the Wind and Salem's Lot again. two of my favorites, no doubt

[what]

Finished with The Lost Symbol... it was rather entertaining. Now trying to figure out if I want to start a first reading of The Stand or Atlas Shrugged... never read either but have always wanted to.

[John Blaze]

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great book!:thumbsup:

I'm working on HP and the Order of the Phoenix. I never would have thought that I would enjoy reading a series of books basically written for a younger group of people. I'm 37 and have really enjoyed these books. They are so much better than the movies. Rowling is a wonderful writer, no doubt.
Try Tamora Pierce.

Finished with The Lost Symbol... it was rather entertaining. Now trying to figure out if I want to start a first reading of The Stand or Atlas Shrugged... never read either but have always wanted to.
Both are great books, But The Stand is my favorite SK book hands down.

[Daghain]

Read The Stand. Seriously, you won't be sorry.

[IWasSentWest]

just make sure it's not the un-abridged version. still a good read, but some of the sections in it can really drag out

[fernandito]

Now trying to figure out if I want to start a first reading of The Stand or Atlas Shrugged...

Crazy coincidence (!) I was just looking into that book last night, I'm thinking of buying it as well. It was a heavy inspiration for Bioshock, which it's story and mythology I am a huge fan of.

[Daghain]

I've put Atlas Shrugged on my reading list, but I have literally about 30 books sitting around unread right now. :panic:

[SynysterSaint]

just make sure it's not the un-abridged version. still a good read, but some of the sections in it can really drag out

Why would anyone read a shorter version of a book? I wouldn't be able to sit through an abridged book knowing that I was missing out on what the author wanted to tell me.

[Daghain]

Ditto.

[Brice]

Yes, I despise abridged books.

[IWasSentWest]

well i never read the abridged version of the stand. my mom bought me the unabridged version and while i loved the book (it's one of my favorite king novels), it did have some parts that seemed to drag a bit. and from what i've heard, those parts were mainly dropped from the abridged version, without damaging anything else.

again, i have never read the abridged version, so i am just basing my opinion on what others have told me

[Brice]

The Stand I consider a different case. For years the original was the only available text and some of us loved it long before we ever saw the revised text. I think both versions stand as great books.

[Daghain]

What Brice said. :thumbsup:

[IWasSentWest]

good call :huglove:

[jhanic]

The Uncut Stand is a much "richer" read than the original, in my opinion. The characters are fleshed out even more and some sequences that were excised in the original have been restored, making it even better.

John

[Brice]

I agree wholeheartedly, but I have a great fondness for both.

[Daghain]

I think I'm going to reread them back-to-back sometime this year.

[pathoftheturtle]

Interesting topic. :innocent:

[IWasSentWest]

but then again, i always seem to find a part in every book i read where i kinda skip through some parts, atleast a paragraph or two....did this with robert jordan ALOT.

maybe i'm just a douchebag

[Hannah]

Sometimes you just need brain candy. :lol:

I wholeheartedly agree. It doesn't all have to be healthy for your brain. Every now and then (okay most of the time) I allow myself to read brain candy.

I'm currently enjoying a brain candy read called Road Trip of the Living Dead By Mark Henry.




maybe i'm just a douchebag

If you have to wonder ... then you probably are.

:P

[Daghain]

Yeah, right after I finished my BA in English I read nothing but crap for 3 months straight. :lol:

[Hannah]

No, no! Brain candy is candy, m&ms, truffles, toffee, skittles, snickers, etc. but never crap. :huglove:

[pathoftheturtle]

That may be... but there is some crap out there, nevertheless.

[Daghain]

So true.

[Brice]

Jane Austen wrote most of it.

[Daghain]

Shut up Brice. :P

[Brice]

*kicks Daggers* :P

[IWasSentWest]

Jane Austen wrote most of it.

Patrick Byrd agrees with the above statement

[Brice]

Jane Austen wrote most of it.

Patrick Byrd agrees with the above statement

My respect for Patrick Byrd's opinion has now grown exponentially. :thumbsup:

[Ricky]

Jane Austen wrote most of it.

What, crap? Then yeah, I agree with you there. :lol:

[John Blaze]

well i never read the abridged version of the stand. my mom bought me the unabridged version and while i loved the book (it's one of my favorite king novels), it did have some parts that seemed to drag a bit. and from what i've heard, those parts were mainly dropped from the abridged version, without damaging anything else.

again, i have never read the abridged version, so i am just basing my opinion on what others have told me
From what I know the only major stuff cut out from the abridged was the whole part about The Kid. I didn't think that dragged at all.

[IWasSentWest]

really? then i retract my statement....i mean The kid and the trashcan man part was kind of...odd... but it read well and it was def. a page turner

[what]

With everything you guys are saying I may try to read both together as I loved Bioshock... and yes, the wifey got me the uncut edition... really looks funny as a pb, I'll be heading to the used book store for a hb today, Thanks you all!

:cool:<-- Just noticed Smoking makes you cool...

[Brice]

It's good to see you around again. :D


Yes, that is just what I meant Ricky.

[Darkthoughts]

I have reader's block, I may need to have a reread of an old faithful to get me back into gear...

[fernandito]

I have reader's block, I may need to have a reread of an old faithful to get me back into gear...

I had a really bad case of readers block earlier this year, which I am now just getting over. Hope you 'recover' soon :couple:

[Darkthoughts]

:huglove: Your combo has shown me the way, Watchmen reread it is!

[cody44]

Yeah, I think I'm also suffering from reader's block. I just can't seem to find the inspiration to continue All The Pretty Horses. Maybe I should take a break and read something else.

Can't decide between A Game of Thrones or a Harry Potter reread. Ideas?

[Brice]

Drood and 'Salem's Lot

[Darkthoughts]

Yeah, I think I'm also suffering from reader's block. I just can't seem to find the inspiration to continue All The Pretty Horses. Maybe I should take a break and read something else.

Can't decide between A Game of Thrones or a Harry Potter reread. Ideas?

I really struggled with All The Pretty Horses too, but I was glad I'd persevered in the end, as the book as a whole is worth the effort :thumbsup:

I was considering HP myself, but it's not that long ago that I reread that series...could be time for some Tolkien after Watchmen...

[fernandito]

Can't decide between A Game of Thrones or a Harry Potter reread. Ideas?

A Game of Thrones.

A Song of Ice and Fire is one of my most favorite fantasy series.

[ladysai]

Can't decide between A Game of Thrones or a Harry Potter reread. Ideas?

A Game of Thrones.

A Song of Ice and Fire is one of my most favorite fantasy series.

Good call, Feev!
I'm about to start A Feast for Crows on my SoIaF reread. :D

[IWasSentWest]

both very good reads for different reasons. re-reads might not be the best thing for readers block though. knowing the ending always seems to discourage me from fully dedicating myself to a book.

don't get me wrong, i LOVE rereads..just might not be the best thing to do during readers block

[Darkthoughts]

It generally snaps me out of it. I think I usually get reader's block after reading a few books where I've really had to work at reading them - so then to have a break with something that I know I like and can read without putting too much thought into it, is kinda like mental gatorade and powers me up for something new :D

[Brice]

Rereads are brain candy...unless you're a zombie. Then BRAAAAIIIINNNNNSSSS are brain candy. :drool:

[Darkthoughts]

:lol:

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[Brice]

Oohhh! I love the zombiehug smilie. :wub: I wonder if it can be added to our smilies.

[Ageless Stranger]

<--- Is reading TDT VII.

[Brice]

:thumbsup:

[inertia1215]

reading Blood of the Fold right now, really got into reading the Sword of Truth series after flying through Wizards first rule, what a great book. Loving BOTF right now, and I read Stone of Tears faster than anything I have ever read!

[jwill]

the regulators

[jhanic]

Currently reading:

Haunted Heart: The Life and Times of Stephen King - Lisa Rogak
A Dark Matter - Peter Straub

In the wings, I finally got a copy of Joe Hill's Horns. As soon as I finish the Rogak book, I'll be starting that.

I'm pretty disappointed in the Rogak book. I don't particularly care for her writing style, and I've run across more than a few errors in her narrative. It's hard to believe that this book was nominated for an Edgar award. I just don't see it.

John

[Ageless Stranger]

the regulators

That's what I'll be reading next!

[IWasSentWest]

reading Blood of the Fold right now, really got into reading the Sword of Truth series after flying through Wizards first rule, what a great book. Loving BOTF right now, and I read Stone of Tears faster than anything I have ever read!

i flew through wizards first rule, kept getting side tracked with SoT, and then flew through BOTF....temple of the wind has been waiting for me to read, but i can't bring myself to do it

great series though

[Ruthful]

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0743291646.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I thought Munich was a great movie. Have you seen it? Does it follow the book closely? Might have to add this to my "to read" list.

I liked the Munich, even though I can't stand Kushner or Spielberg. Even if it's not what they intended-which I'm sure it wasn't-I think most people who watched it came away from the movie impressed by and admiring of the Mossad. At least, the agents who participated in Operation Wrath of God.

[Ruthful]

Also reading an apocalyptic Russian sci-fil novel:

http://tomgpalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy-images/Night%20Watch%20Book.jpg

and some other e-books I bought for my Nook:


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[craig85br]

I am reading "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins at the moment.
Next on the list is "The Survivor" by James Herbert.

[John_and_Yoko]

Finished The Shining and will now go on to The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford.

[Daghain]

Also reading an apocalyptic Russian sci-fil novel:

http://tomgpalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy-images/Night%20Watch%20Book.jpg

and some other e-books I bought for my Nook:


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YIVCqM9QL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

http://ebooks-imgs.connect.com/product/400/000/000/000/000/097/993/400000000000000097993_s4.jpg

Do you like the Nook? I played with one a bit at B&N but wasn't overly impressed. It reminded me of the old grayscale screen I had for my Mac years ago. Actually, it was trying to figure out how to make the buttons work that I found annoying. It wasn't intuitive, at least to me.

[Ruthful]

Yeah, the buttons are kind of tricky. I'm embarrassed to admit that it took me more than a day to figure out how to scroll through a book's table of contents. Another aspect I don't relish is the fact that it freezes up occasionally, which is something that never happens to a real book.

Still, It does have its advantages, e.g. easier to eat and read simultaneously, much easier to read a book with footnotes, etc...

[Daghain]

Yeah, I'm still waiting for the dust to settle in the eReader arena before I settle on one. :)

[IWasSentWest]

I heard nightwatch was really good. did it translate to english well?

[Ricky]

Reading:

Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes - Duff Goldman
The Affirmation - Christopher Priest

For School:

Wuthering Heights (not my favorite, but anything beats Pride and Prejudice)

[Ruthful]

I heard nightwatch was really good. did it translate to english well?

So far, so good.

The movie was one of the better science-fiction adaptations I've seen, and the sequel wasn't too bad either. I think he's written three books-the last one is Twilight Watch, IIRC.

[cody44]

Yeah, I decided to pick up Horns by Joe Hill, and I have to say I'm loving it. Maybe a lighter read it what I really needed. I think I'll save All The Pretty Horses for later.

[Mordred Deschain]

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I honestly can't believe that the up coming movie reminded me that I've never read this and I can't believe I have not.

[John_and_Yoko]

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I honestly can't believe that the up coming movie reminded me that I've never read this and I can't believe I have not.

I don't know if this is the case with you or not, I'm just speaking in general, but perhaps it's something to do with a certain mindset about such stories--people get bombarded with references to it (because it's become a part of our modern mythology) so that they feel like they KNOW the story even if they've never actually read it or had it read to them at all.

Certainly it feels that way with Peter Pan--it wasn't until my adulthood that I even bothered to read the book, and then the script of the play....

[cody44]

Yes, I think you've hit the nail on the head John_and_Yoko. It is an amazing story that I read just this year for the first time as well. I've yet to read Alice's Adventures Through The Looking-Glass

[Ageless Stranger]

I finished the Dark Tower series for the second time earlier. Now I'm reading The Regulators for the first time.

[Ageless Stranger]

Finished The Regulators. Pretty good read.

[Heather19]

I've been having a hard time getting up the motivation to read as well. I've been stuck on the same book for over a month. But I just got a copy of Horns so I decided to put aside the other one and read this one instead. Hopefully it'll break me out of my reader's block.

[Ageless Stranger]

But... I read it in three days... :unsure::orely:

[Heather19]

Finished The Regulators. Pretty good read.

Have you read Desperation yet? If not I'd highly recommend it :thumbsup:

[Ageless Stranger]

Finished The Regulators. Pretty good read.

Have you read Desperation yet? If not I'd highly recommend it :thumbsup:

I have not. I'll put it on my short list.

[Heather19]

Definitely do so, it's interesting to read them close together (although it can be kinda confusing at first). But you'll be able to pick up on all the connections that way. :)

[Ageless Stranger]

Now reading Under The Dome. I'm hooked after the first chapter, but only because I like airplanes. :)

[Lily-sai]

http://www.tolkienbooks.net/images/main/green-hooper1974.gif

C.S. Lewis was quite an interesting person. Great read, at least for me :)

[fernandito]

Finished The Regulators. Pretty good read.

Have you read Desperation yet? If not I'd highly recommend it :thumbsup:

I have not. I'll put it on my short list.


Definitely do so, it's interesting to read them close together (although it can be kinda confusing at first). But you'll be able to pick up on all the connections that way. :)

And let me (us) know what you think of it. Barring the DT series, Desperation is my most cherished King novel.

[IWasSentWest]

Tak!

[Alex]

Candles Burning By Tabitha King & Michael McDowell

[SynysterSaint]

Candles Burning By Tabitha King & Michael McDowell

How is Tabitha's writing? I haven't read anything by her yet.

[Alex]

I'm only up to chapter six but so far it's pretty good.
Kind of reminds me of some of SK's work.

[alinda]

Do you not suppose that she has been qreatly affected
and or influenced by living so long with Sai King?
I imagine it would be really difficult for her work to be
light, or say be a romance writer if you see what I mean...:wtf:


And on topic now....I am not currently reading a book
I too seem to be experiencing a blockage of some kind. :(

[Ageless Stranger]

Tak!

:thumbsup:

[Brice]

Candles Burning By Tabitha King & Michael McDowell

How is Tabitha's writing? I haven't read anything by her yet.

Tabby has always been a writer. She's put out several books.

[thebumblerinblack]

I've been reading Skinny legs and all, by Tom Robbins (which is pretty crazy so far, Robbins is insane), and the Tale of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski. I just finished Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk and Blood Meridian by Cormac Mcarthy (two of the most effed up books I've ever read, but both good). Oh, and I just started reading Shadowland by Peter Straub, never read anything of his besides The Talisman, and he had The Master workin with him on that one.

Oh and Desperation IS so great, one of my favs, too, and the Regulators. King is such a damn genius, mixing those two the way he did.

[Candice Dionysus]

The last few chapters of The Green Mile. Then, I'm not sure, something else King.

[Mordred Deschain]

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I honestly can't believe that the up coming movie reminded me that I've never read this and I can't believe I have not.

I don't know if this is the case with you or not, I'm just speaking in general, but perhaps it's something to do with a certain mindset about such stories--people get bombarded with references to it (because it's become a part of our modern mythology) so that they feel like they KNOW the story even if they've never actually read it or had it read to them at all.

Certainly it feels that way with Peter Pan--it wasn't until my adulthood that I even bothered to read the book, and then the script of the play....

I agree. It's like the Grimm Fairy tales. You've either heard a version or you've seen the Disney version, but you forget that there is the unabridged original that has more depth.

[jhanic]

I finished Horns last night and am now a way into Straub's A Dark Matter. Quite a difference in writing styles!

John

[Mordred Deschain]

American Gods - by Neil Gaiman

Thanks Lisa!

[boq]

Just finished "The Two Towers" and was going to read "Under The Dome" next, but I'm so caught up in Middle Earth just now I've got to nip off to the library for "The Return of the King".
Haven't read Tolkien in years... I'd forgotten how enjoyable it is :)

[fernandito]

American Gods - by Neil Gaiman

Thanks Lisa!

How you liking it so far ?

[Stockerlone]

Finished - Eiji Yoshikawa - Musashi

Started: Pastime - Robert B. Parker
Arena (Under The Dome) - Stephen King

[disel24]

Finished - Consent to Kill by Vince Flynn

Going back to Under the Dome (hasn't really CAPTURED me yet)

[Mordred Deschain]

American Gods - by Neil Gaiman

Thanks Lisa!

How you liking it so far ?

I'm really digging it. I like!

[ManOfWesternesse]

...Haven't read Tolkien in years... I'd forgotten how enjoyable it is :)
:clap:

I'm in the middle of a re-read of The Stand.

[Odetta]

Food Inc.

making me want to go vegetarian











(not really)

[Brice]

I'm down with the vegetarian thing except that whole not eating meat part.

[Ageless Stranger]

I'm down with the vegetarian thing except that whole not eating meat part.

Yar! Wheres the beef?

[jhanic]

My 11-year-old granddaughter is a vegetarian--until the chicken nuggets come out, or the cheeseburgers, or the... You get the picture. Just ask her, though--she's a vegetarian.

John

[Brice]

:lol:

On that note I'm going to eat my vegetarian lunch of hibachi filet mignon, chicken, and shrimp. :drool:

[Darkthoughts]

Started: Pastime - Robert B. Parker
Awesome! The world needs more Robert B. Parker fans :couple: Spenser is my preference :cool:




American Gods - by Neil Gaiman

Thanks Lisa!

How you liking it so far ?

I'm really digging it. I like!

Of course you are, Gaiman is a genius! :D You're welcome :huglove:

[Hannah]

I've been reading Skinny legs and all, by Tom Robbins (which is pretty crazy so far, Robbins is insane),



I love Tom Robbins! He's one of my fave writers. You'll have to come back in here and post about how you liked it once you've finished it.

[thebumblerinblack]

I've been reading Skinny legs and all, by Tom Robbins (which is pretty crazy so far, Robbins is insane),



I love Tom Robbins! He's one of my fave writers. You'll have to come back in here and post about how you liked it once you've finished it.

Will do, Hannah. Yeah, he's really great, his similes and metaphors are hilarious. I've read a few of his (Villa incognito was so good, and Half asleep in frog pajamas) and I have a couple that I plan on reading soon (Fierce invalids and Still life with woodpecker).

[Bev Vincent]

Just finished: The Inheritance by Simon Tolkien (grandson of JRR Tolkien) and Solar by Ian McEwan

About to start: Innocent by Scott Turow (sequel to Presumed Innocent)

[jhanic]

Bev, How was The Inheritance?

John

[Hannah]

I've been reading Skinny legs and all, by Tom Robbins (which is pretty crazy so far, Robbins is insane),



I love Tom Robbins! He's one of my fave writers. You'll have to come back in here and post about how you liked it once you've finished it.

Will do, Hannah. Yeah, he's really great, his similes and metaphors are hilarious. I've read a few of his (Villa incognito was so good, and Half asleep in frog pajamas) and I have a couple that I plan on reading soon (Fierce invalids and Still life with woodpecker).

You've got to read Jitterbug Perfume - that's my favorite Robbins book. I also love his similies and metaphors - I wish I could come up with some as creative as his.

[candy]

American Gods - by Neil Gaiman

Thanks Lisa!

How you liking it so far ?

I'm really digging it. I like!



is good yes?

I got Lord Sunday..... yeah:rock::rock:
Now i m going to re-read Monday to saturday and then save Sunday for my hols **happy sigh**

[Brice]

Drood, 'Salem's Lot, The Year's Best Fantasy And Horror Volumes 7 and 12, Weird Tales 301, and Jewels by Danielle Steele,

[John_and_Yoko]

Going to reread Dream Story today.

[jhanic]

Just finishing Peter Straub's newest, A Dark Matter. Next in line:

ARC of Dan Simmons' newest, Black Hills:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/BlackHillsproof.jpg

John

[Bev Vincent]

John: The Inheritence was quite good. A PD James sort of mystery/courtroom thriller. A well played whodunnit, too. I was impressed.

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on Black Hills -- I finished it a couple of weeks ago and liked it, for the most part, except for the final 30 pages.

I'm about 80% of the way through Innocent by Scott Turow -- an excellent, excellent follow-up to Presumed Innocent, set 20 years after that earlier novel.

[Ageless Stranger]

Finished Under the Dome yesterday. Starting Lisey's Story today.

[thebumblerinblack]

Finished Under the Dome yesterday. Starting Lisey's Story today.

how'd you like under the dome?

[Ageless Stranger]

I really enjoyed it. Like everyone has said, it moves at break-neck speed to only cover a short time period in 1100 pages. I really like the way that King jumps around to tell several points of view (or events happening at the same time but in different locations) during the same window of time. I've found that he does this really well and the transition is seamless. I'd recommend it to other King fans for sure! Now to specific details:

I spent a good portion of the book really pissed off at Big Jim and was really happy when he met his end. It was a shame that so many of the town's people died but it played right into the "ants under a magnifying glass" theme. I'll read it again someday.

[thebumblerinblack]

I really enjoyed it. Like everyone has said, it moves at break-neck speed to only cover a short time period in 1100 pages. I really like the way that King jumps around to tell several points of view (or events happening at the same time but in different locations) during the same window of time. I've found that he does this really well and the transition is seamless. I'd recommend it to other King fans for sure! Now to specific details:

I spent a good portion of the book really pissed off at Big Jim and was really happy when he met his end. It was a shame that so many of the town's people died but it played right into the "ants under a magnifying glass" theme. I'll read it again someday.


My sentiments exactly. I haven't been so pissed off (Im talkin murderous f:onfire:cking rage)at a fictional charactor like that in a damn while.

[Ageless Stranger]

I really enjoyed it. Like everyone has said, it moves at break-neck speed to only cover a short time period in 1100 pages. I really like the way that King jumps around to tell several points of view (or events happening at the same time but in different locations) during the same window of time. I've found that he does this really well and the transition is seamless. I'd recommend it to other King fans for sure! Now to specific details:

I spent a good portion of the book really pissed off at Big Jim and was really happy when he met his end. It was a shame that so many of the town's people died but it played right into the "ants under a magnifying glass" theme. I'll read it again someday.


My sentiments exactly. I haven't been so pissed off (Im talkin murderous f:onfire:cking rage)at a fictional character like that in a damn while.

Me too. What got me so pissed about it was that he wasn't like "I'm going to take this mother fucker over and everybody's going to be my bitch". He was all like "It's God's will that I should lead the town in this time of need and bla bla bla I just killed somebody and I hope my son dies. PraiseJesusSakeAmen." That's what sent me over the top. I just wanted to choke the hell out of him. Then I would say to myself, "Are you really that mad at a fictional character?" "Really?" That's how I knew it was a great story.

[Jean]

Dear friends,

don't forget there's a special Under the Dome thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=9578)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif

[John Blaze]

Lisey's Story is infinitely better! Enjoy!

[Jean]

better than what? is there anything Lisey's Story is better than???

[Brice]

As long as there are Jane Austen novels there certainly is.

[Jean]

why am I not surprised?

[Brice]

I have no idea whatsoever, Jean. :innocent:

[Daghain]

As long as there are Jane Austen novels there certainly is.

:nope: :lol:

[Brice]

Your heart knows I'm right about this.

[Daghain]

Um, no. :ninja:

[pathoftheturtle]

As long as there are Jane Austen novels there certainly is.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh268/jorelldye/noddingsmile.gif :lol:

Lisey's Story: Not King's best novel, far from his worst.

[Jean]

... which, to your mind, is...?

I mean, I don't think you ever posted here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=915)

[Mrs. Underwood]

I'm actually working on The Shining. For someone who's read most of King's books, my friends were shocked to find I hadn't read this one yet and shoved it at me forcefully. I'm almost done with it, actually. And yeah, it's awesome, as I figured it would be. ;)

[ManOfWesternesse]

Still on my reread of The Stand.
I think this just my 2nd read of the 'new' full edition, though i must have read the original over 20 times by now.

[Brice]

All previously started books are on hold. I got Horns last night and it is delightfully wicked. :D

[Candice Dionysus]

Catch-22. I'm in love. :panic:

[Ben Eads]

I'm going back and forth between, Kody Boye's short story collection, "An Amourus Thing", Michael West's short story collection, "A Skullfull of kisses" and, Richard Laymon's "Friday Night in Beast House." Oh! Almost forgot, gotta get my bizarro fiction fix, almost done with, Jordan Krall's "Fistful of Feet."

[dubrosa22]

I'm re-reading Talisman currently.
Dipping into Haunted Heart SK bio before bedtime,
and Illuminations by Walter Benjamin on the side.

I'm finding Haunted Heart mildly compelling but so far it hasn't told me anything new - it just makes me want to pull out my copy of Bare Bones and get straight to the original interview! :pirate:

[Jean]

Catch-22. I'm in love. :panic:
post post post in the Club!!! 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]

Just finished the first book in the Elric Saga, by Michael Moorcock...it's been ages since I've read these...the story is almost like new to me, and I'm loving it so far. I'm glad all that randomness that I posted over in IYMRN inspired me to do a re-read.

[ladysai]

I'm re-reading Talisman currently.
I just finished a reread of Talisman. It was like a vacation among old friends. :wub:

Currently rereading some Amelia Peabody mysteries and getting psyched up for the 19th book in the series to be released in April:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EvoO0JwJL._SL500_AA240_.jpg
:rock:

[fernandito]

Reading The Fellowship of The Ring and Deathly Hallows.

[Mordred Deschain]

ooooohh..at the same time Feve? Are you getting mixed up on which ring rules them all and which ring was Vold....er....he who must not be named?

[Daghain]

I was also going to comment that that's pretty ambitious. :lol:

[ManOfWesternesse]

Finished my re-read of The Stand.

Now re-reading Lord of the Rings.

[divemaster]

Earth Abides by George R. Stewart.

[MonteGss]

The Box (and Other Stories) by Richard Matheson

[Brice]

Monte! Excellent choice! :thumbsup: I love Matheson.

[Hannah]

I'm still reading The Gone Away World. It has finally, in the last third of the book picked up. It's one of the weirdest stories I've ever read written in the most intellectual way possible. It has politics, ninjas (Mr. Wu's School of Gong-Fu), mimes, a carnival, bombs that make stuff "go away", romance, special ops, stuff blowing up, best buddies, crazy middle eastern revolutionists, centaurs, monsters, and more.

[Bev Vincent]

Recently finished Innocent by Scott Turow and Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Now reading Devils in Exile by Chuck Hogan.

[mae]

My order for the first two books in Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy are on their way from Amazon. Has anyone read them? I read the preview pages on Amazon and the reviews make them sounds like something special. Can't wait to dive in when they get here in a couple of days.

[turtlex]

pablo - Here's the deal, my friend.

I bought and started The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. As a matter of fact, I've started reading it about four times and just can't seem to get into it.

That said - everyone ( !! ) I've talked to about it has said that it starts very slow and you just have to commit yourself and keep reading... and then they LOVED them. LOVED THEM.

Honestly, I haven't had the patience to attempt another re-start, but plan to get through it before the movie comes out.

Good luck. I can't wait to see what you think. I've heard they're great ( once you get going ).

[SynysterSaint]

The Box (and Other Stories) by Richard Matheson

I can't get enough of Richard Matheson. My favorite collection of his is Duel while my favorite novel is (quite obviously) I Am Legend. I can't believe they messed up the Will Smith version so horribly. I thought it was a fantastic movie, and it made me want to read the book. When I was finished with the book, however, the movie was just disappointing. No one can do horror quite like Matheson.

[Brice]

They've done a less than stellar job with EVERY adaptation of I Am Legend. <_<

[SynysterSaint]

They've done a less than stellar job with EVERY adaptation of I Am Legend. <_<

I don't know about that; I thought that The Omega Man was done fairly well, considering they changed around the plot a bit.

[Mordred Deschain]

Wow...I just read the original Planet of the Apes. I guess I never realized the story was that short.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Just about to open Lisey's Story. Could this book be anymore....er....flowery. I almost didn't take it to work, because the cover is going to draw lots of attention. haha.

Since it is one of only 3 or so SK's that I haven't read, I thought that I would read it before the Constant Reader's thread for it comes out. (So that I can bash it with everyone else without reserve)

[SigTauGimp]

Halfway through book three of The Elric Saga, by Michael Moorcock. It's nice to have a re-read of a series that I haven't read in over a decade...almost like a fresh, new book.

[Ageless Stranger]

Just about to open Lisey's Story. Could this book be anymore....er....flowery. I almost didn't take it to work, because the cover is going to draw lots of attention. haha.

Since it is one of only 3 or so SK's that I haven't read, I thought that I would read it before the Constant Reader's thread for it comes out. (So that I can bash it with everyone else without reserve)

Yes, I'm reading it now and I've already heard about the cover from my co-workers. :D I'm going to finish it, but so far I'm disenchanted.

[LadyHitchhiker]

My lines for the play over and over and over and over again... :rock:

[John Blaze]

Lisey's Story is a lot better than I thought it was gonna be. Starts slow, but keep at it.

Reading Dreamsongs II by GRRM right now. Loving it.

[Brice]

They've done a less than stellar job with EVERY adaptation of I Am Legend. <_<

I don't know about that; I thought that The Omega Man was done fairly well, considering they changed around the plot a bit.

It was a good movie. It just wasn't the movie that story deserves.

[Ageless Stranger]

They've done a less than stellar job with EVERY adaptation of I Am Legend. <_<

I don't know, deer hunting with an AR from the driver's side of a GT500 is pretty bad ass.

http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://67mustangblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/gt500_i_am_legend.jpg&usg=AFQjCNGLOHE6Nuy4wkpaItSTF8L4PIADtg

Yes, I have read and do own the book.

[Brice]

:lol:

[Ageless Stranger]

They've done a less than stellar job with EVERY adaptation of I Am Legend. <_<

I don't know, deer hunting with an AR from the driver's side of a GT500 is pretty bad ass.

http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://67mustangblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/gt500_i_am_legend.jpg&usg=AFQjCNGLOHE6Nuy4wkpaItSTF8L4PIADtg

Yes, I have read and do own the book.

And here it is.
GT500

[Brice]

I'm not gonna' say it doesn't have entertaining moments, but it was a bit of a disappointment for me.

[Ageless Stranger]

Lisey's Story is a lot better than I thought it was gonna be. Starts slow, but keep at it.

I'm chipping away at it. Still.

[fernandito]

I can't believe I've waited this long to read Lord of The Rings ...

[face_shame]

[Mordred Deschain]

LoL Feve read The Silmarillion

[fernandito]

I actually have that book at home, but it's waiting for me to finish the trilogy first :lol:

[cody44]

Just started Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy for the first time. Finished Horns, which I really loved and enjoyed.

[SigTauGimp]

Just started Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy for the first time. Finished Horns, which I really loved and enjoyed.

:rock::rock:
Awesome. Let me know what you think of it. I love that series.

[jhanic]

Well, I finished Dan Simmons' Black Hills last night and overall was a bit disappointed. Somehow, after The Terror and Drood, I expected more.

The depth of the story was just not there. I also found Simmons' extensive use of the Lakota/Sioux language a bit annoying. It was difficult to try to remember all those references.

Still, Simmons' characterizations of both the main character, Paha Sapa, and Custer himself were well done. They came across as real people, although not very likeable, especially Custer. Many of the secondary characters also came to life.

The exploration of the "Natural Free Human Beings" way of life seemed a bit superficial also, although it seemed to be more essential to the story.

Overall, not the best Simmons book, but worth the read.

John

[Ruthful]

http://www.intellectualconservative.com/images/capitalismtheunknownideal.jpg

[cody44]

Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky

[IWasSentWest]

Reading Summer Knight by Jim Butcher. His books get better with every installment.

[Brice]

The New Dead-Edited by Christopher Golden