What are you currently reading?

[Jean]

(re)read some Lovecraft instead. As Myste graceously reminded us, Cthulhu fhtagn.

[Myste]

excellent Jean! :)

[jhanic]

The Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter.

John

[Erin]

I'm on The Passage. So far I'm all "WFT is going on" and super confused....but in a good way. I can't wait to see how it all comes together.

[Ricky]

I'm excited for you, Erin! I loved it and think you will too.

Currently almost halfway through Swan Song.

[Brice]

One can NEVER go wrong with some Lovecraft. :D

I'm currently reading Dangerous Red by Mehitobel Wilson.

[Ruthful]

http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/great-bridge-mccullough-def-27807791.jpg

[John Blaze]

Otherland. Liking it so far, i'm on book 2.

[RainInSpain]

http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/24880000/24887188.JPG

and this

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[Brice]

Kill Whitey-Brian Keene

[candy]

re-reading the stand.

I wanted to read something comfortable and known

[jhanic]

As cold as it's been here, I've been debating rereading Dan Simmons' The Terror.

John

[Erin]

John, I just looked that up and it sounds really awesome! *adds it to the To-Read list*

[jhanic]

It's a great book. Definitely worth the read.

John

[Ricky]

Has anyone read They Thirst by McCammon?

[RainInSpain]

Interesting how little things spark the memories...

There has been a bit of discussion in one of the movie threads about Waking Life movie, then Melike also recommended it in the Dreams and Nightmares thread. And her 'the oneironaut' status line made me remember "Good Night, Sophie" by Lino Aldani. Science fiction story about oneirofilms, which I read as a teenager. So that's what I'm going to read now (provided that I can find it).

[jhanic]

Has anyone read They Thirst by McCammon?

It's a great book. I read it when it first came out as a paperback.

John

[Ricky]

The synopsis sounds really good, like what I hoped for in Swan Song. I'll put it on my mental to-read list.

[Brice]

The Stickmen-Edward Lee

[jhanic]

Room. by Emma Donoghue. A very strange book so far.

John

[jhanic]

Room. by Emma Donoghue. A very strange book so far.

John

[Brice]

Needles And Sins-John Everson

[DoctorDodge]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

Wow. When I heard this was a "crime" novel, i didn't think it would be my cup of tea. I didn't realise that the label "crime" applies as much to it as "fantasy" does to Harry Potter. Bloody hell. Fifty pages in, and already I'm thinking that Lisbeth Salander is one of the most interesting and compelling characters in literature since Sherlock Holmes. And I do not say that lightly!

[Ricky]

DD, definitely let me know what you think of it once you're finished. I've heard alot of strong for and against arguments of the Millenium series, and have been debating whether or not to read them. From the little bits of reviews that I've read, it seems like most people feel as if it drags alot, so I'm curious to see if you feel the same way.

[Jean]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

Wow. When I heard this was a "crime" novel, i didn't think it would be my cup of tea. I didn't realise that the label "crime" applies as much to it as "fantasy" does to Harry Potter. Bloody hell. Fifty pages in, and already I'm thinking that Lisbeth Salander is one of the most interesting and compelling characters in literature since Sherlock Holmes. And I do not say that lightly! now I want to read it. You always sound so convincing, DD...

[RainInSpain]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

Wow. When I heard this was a "crime" novel, i didn't think it would be my cup of tea. I didn't realise that the label "crime" applies as much to it as "fantasy" does to Harry Potter. Bloody hell. Fifty pages in, and already I'm thinking that Lisbeth Salander is one of the most interesting and compelling characters in literature since Sherlock Holmes. And I do not say that lightly!

:clap:
I've heard people say that she's over the top (and the turns in the story are too grim), but I liked her, too.

@Ricky: Personally, I did not feel that the story dragged too much - there were some bits that were relatively slow-paced, but overall I did not feel like skipping pages. Especially in the 1st book of the series.

[pathoftheturtle]

:unsure: I didn't realize that the label "fantasy" did not apply to Harry Potter less than 100%. But there are a lot of genre novels which have no creativity.

[candy]

i must pick this book back up, i was put off by the figures (he just semed to be quoting facts and figures for about 5 pages)and the espionage world that was in the first few pages.

[kluker]

I am curently reading Cujo started it last night and half way through it now

[Ricky]

Just finished Swan Song. I really enjoyed it. It was a little slow in the middle at times, but there were some really great parts that I felt made up for it. The only things I would've liked a little more expansion on were a little more background on the glass ring and Alvin/Friend (kind of like SK did with Flagg's internal dialogue about all the places he'd been to and destruction he'd caused) and closure on if Josh's and Artie's family were alive. Overall, I'm really glad I read it.

[Ruthful]

http://algonaplbooks.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/killer-within.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51z2f%2BuV%2B1L.jpg

[fernandito]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

Wow. When I heard this was a "crime" novel, i didn't think it would be my cup of tea. I didn't realise that the label "crime" applies as much to it as "fantasy" does to Harry Potter. Bloody hell. Fifty pages in, and already I'm thinking that Lisbeth Salander is one of the most interesting and compelling characters in literature since Sherlock Holmes. And I do not say that lightly!

:clap:
I've heard people say that she's over the top (and the turns in the story are too grim), but I liked her, too.


She's a very intriguing character, no doubt, but the level of realism Stieg was going for doesn't reconcile with the way he wrote Salander. It's hard to buy that a character that looks like she just walked off the set of a KISS video can remain undetectable for so long, ya know ?

[pathoftheturtle]

Starting The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens.

[OchrisO]

Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2) by Robin Hobb.

I had never heard of these and just happened across them. They are really good.

[Jean]

Starting The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens.
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[John Blaze]

I finished book 2 of the Otherland series, book 3 starting tomorrow. I am loving it!

[Jean]

reading: 1922

[mae]

I am curently reading Cujo started it last night and half way through it now

Cujo is the shit. It gets no respects among most King fans.

[mae]

reading: 1922

I loved that one. I felt the whole collection was very good, but 1922, for my part, was the best.

[Tito_Villa]

The Secret Backs of Things by Chistopher Golden

[kluker]

I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?

[RainInSpain]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson

Wow. When I heard this was a "crime" novel, i didn't think it would be my cup of tea. I didn't realise that the label "crime" applies as much to it as "fantasy" does to Harry Potter. Bloody hell. Fifty pages in, and already I'm thinking that Lisbeth Salander is one of the most interesting and compelling characters in literature since Sherlock Holmes. And I do not say that lightly!

:clap:
I've heard people say that she's over the top (and the turns in the story are too grim), but I liked her, too.


She's a very intriguing character, no doubt, but the level of realism Stieg was going for doesn't reconcile with the way he wrote Salander. It's hard to buy that a character that looks like she just walked off the set of a KISS video can remain undetectable for so long, ya know ?

You're right of course in that in real life she would be noticed. But at the same time I can't help but think of people whom we dismiss as freaks, weirdos and the like - yes, we notice them, but do we know what they are up to?

[mae]

I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?

The Dead Zone is one of King's best.

[Jean]

I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?

The Dead Zone is one of King's best.
Yes.

[pathoftheturtle]

I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?I'm having a vision of your future. I see... I see... you greatly enjoying that novel!

[divemaster]

The Dead Zone is a great read.

[pixiedark76]

I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?

The Dead Zone is one of King's best.

I am almost finished with The Dead Zone and it is one of my favorite SK books. Johny is also one of favorite characters in an SK book. No matter how many times I read it, I still get caught up in the story. I never get bored with it. I still find parts of the book surprising.

I have always said that The Dead Zone never got enough credit. I would say it is just as good as "Salem's Lot or The Shining.

Back in January I started reading Stephen King books in order of Publication. I started with Carrie and now I am finishing The Dead Zone. I wonder if I will get through to reading all of Stephen King's books?

[pathoftheturtle]

I would say it is just as good as "Salem's Lot or The Shining.Good call. :thumbsup:

I wonder if I will get through to reading all of Stephen King's books?Good luck! :)

[Jean]

bear second everything pixie said about Dead Zone, plus

Smith's death is the one I have already twice nominated for our Best Death award in that annual festival of ours. [One of] the best deaths in world's literature, too.

[Letti]

I am reading The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat - written by a really good-hearted psychologist.

http://www.banffcentre.ca/theatre/images/op93_mistook_heado.jpg

[Merlin1958]

I am currently reading Justin Cronin's "The Passage". So far so good!!! About 50-60 pages in, so far.

[Bethany]

Wicked. Santa didn't know he was giving my kid a book with a bunch of bow-chick-wow-wow in it.

[Erin]

I've always wanted to read Wicked, but never have. I need to put it on the ever-growing list.

I'm currently re-reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory.

[RainInSpain]

I've always wanted to read Wicked, but never have. I need to put it on the ever-growing list.

I'm currently re-reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory.

:thumbsup:
Have you read her other books from The Tudor Series? My favorite so far is The Constant Princess - but I have not yet read The Wise Woman and The Other Queen.

[Erin]

Nope, but I have the Boleyn Inheritance lined up to read soon after! I absolutely love The Other Boleyn Girl. Are the other books just as good?

[pixiedark76]

I would say it is just as good as "Salem's Lot or The Shining.Good call. :thumbsup:

I wonder if I will get through to reading all of Stephen King's books?Good luck! :)

Does anybody want to join me? We could start a readers challenge:idea:!

[Ben Staad]

"I am currently reading Justin Cronin's "The Passage". So far so good!!! About 50-60 pages in, so far."


Merlin-The Passage is a good choice. I thought this was a really fun read and can't wait for the next one.

[Ben Staad]

I just finished up Nekropolis by Tim Waggoner and thought it was wonderful, light, and witty. I'm now trying to get into Hell Hollow by Ronald Kelly but I am having a hard time with this one. Anyone else read Hell Hollow and have any comments on it. Is it worth plowing through or not?

[RainInSpain]

Nope, but I have the Boleyn Inheritance lined up to read soon after! I absolutely love The Other Boleyn Girl. Are the other books just as good?

Yes, I liked all that I've read so far, but then I've always been interested in that period in English history, and read some non-fiction books about it.
The Boleyn Inheritance was the first book that I read - then I found out it was somewhat in the middle of the story, so decided to start from the beginning (which is The Constant Princess - oh, how I want to visit the Alhambra palace, all after reading this book :) )

[Tito_Villa]

Dreamcatcher

[Girlystevedave]

I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?

The Dead Zone is one of King's best.
Yes.

YES. The Dead Zone is one I have read many times and enjoy it every single time. :)

I've reached W&G in my DT re-read. I've finally realized (even though I've read this book numerous times) what always bothered me about this book: It needs more Cuthbert story line. :D

[pixiedark76]

I am currently reading Justin Cronin's "The Passage". So far so good!!! About 50-60 pages in, so far.

Since it has been out, I have read The Passage 3 times! I can't get enough of it! I can't wait until the next book in the series comes out in 2012.

[3 DOORS DOWN]

STEVEN ERIKSON (THE BONEHUNTERS) BOOK 6 OF A TALE OF THE MALAZEN BOOK OF THE FALLEN.ALL 6 BOOKS HAVE BEEN A FANTASTIC READ.4 TO GO

[John Blaze]

I bogged down in book 3 of the Malazan series. It's too confusing for me.

[Patrick]

DEAD ZONE was the first or second Stephen King book I ever read. Big thumbs up.

I really enjoyed reading WICKED. It's sequel SON OF A WITCH was good too, but the first was my fave.

Currently reading THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin. I'm on Chapter 15 and there's still a very long way to go. I am very much enjoying it.

[kluker]

DEAD ZONE was the first or second Stephen King book I ever read. Big thumbs up.

I really enjoyed reading WICKED. It's sequel SON OF A WITCH was good too, but the first was my fave.

Currently reading THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin. I'm on Chapter 15 and there's still a very long way to go. I am very much enjoying it.

I love Wicked and Son of Witch I want to read the others out there.

[Bethany]

I am not liking Wicked much. I wanted story, not politics and religious ramblings.

[Patrick]

DEAD ZONE was the first or second Stephen King book I ever read. Big thumbs up.

I really enjoyed reading WICKED. It's sequel SON OF A WITCH was good too, but the first was my fave.

Currently reading THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin. I'm on Chapter 15 and there's still a very long way to go. I am very much enjoying it.

I love Wicked and Son of Witch I want to read the others out there.
:thumbsup:


I am not liking Wicked much. I wanted story, not politics and religious ramblings.
You know what had a great story without much politics and religion? THE WIZARD OF OZ.

:P

[Bethany]

Bite me. :P

[Ruthful]

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1893554198.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[Jon]

Full Dark No Stars

By Stephen...something.

[Ruthful]

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[bettinas.ashes]

I am currently reading both Danse Macabre and On Writing - both, of course, by Stephen King.
I couldn't make up my mind about which one to start reading, so I went for both of them.

[ICry4Oy]

Just this moment finished "The Wolf's Hour" by Robert McCammon. Outstanding story! Picked it up the day after I finished "Swan Song". Now I have to decide if I want to read "Boys Life" or "Mine" next.:orely:

[Bethany]

I *knew* I read some McCammon before :P
http://www.robertmccammon.com/novels/bethanys_sin.html

I'm reading "The Lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch right now, because some sorta cute nerds at the bookstore told me to.

[Ben Staad]

Just this moment finished "The Wolf's Hour" by Robert McCammon. Outstanding story! Picked it up the day after I finished "Swan Song". Now I have to decide if I want to read "Boys Life" or "Mine" next.:orely:

Boys Life is a great story. It took me awhile to get into it but when I did I flew through the book.

[Ben Staad]

Started reading "Dead Sea" by Tim Curran on Friday and don't see myself finishing the book. So on Saturday went to the local library and picked up a copy of "From the Dust Returned" by Ray Bradbury and am loving it so far.

[alkanto]

I started The Scarlet Pimpernel...again. This is my 19th(!) re-read. You just can't beat a classic!

[candy]

i purchased 'The Room' and '127 hours' yesterday. (for the boat ride)

[Erin]

I started Gone by Michael Grant last night. I downloaded it a few weeks ago after hearing a lot of praise for it in another thread on this site.

[Ben Staad]

I started Gone by Michael Grant last night. I downloaded it a few weeks ago after hearing a lot of praise for it in another thread on this site.

I just looked this up and it looks pretty cool. Let us know how it is and maybe I will pick it up down the road.

[candy]

i loved it when i read it, went to the bookstore to get Hunger but it had sold out

let me know your thoughts:)

[what]

Finally got a copy of The Road... really depressing book :(

[John Blaze]

yes, very depressing book. The movie is even worse.

[pixiedark76]

I am currently reading both Danse Macabre and On Writing - both, of course, by Stephen King.
I couldn't make up my mind about which one to start reading, so I went for both of them.

Both are awesome choices. I love Stephen Kings non-fiction books! I just finished with Danse Macabre.

[pixiedark76]

I am now reading Christine, by Stephen King. I love this book. It is actually my most favorite SK book. I love it because the setting is in Pittsburgh. (I am from Pittsburgh) I enjoy reading about places I have been to, like the Monroville Mall, Pittsburgh Airport.

[bettinas.ashes]

I am currently reading both Danse Macabre and On Writing - both, of course, by Stephen King.
I couldn't make up my mind about which one to start reading, so I went for both of them.

Both are awesome choices. I love Stephen Kings non-fiction books! I just finished with Danse Macabre.

I am halfway through Danse Macabre, and am very much enjoying it. At first I was kind of put off by the fact that I didn't know a fair few of the movies and books that he was talking about, but once I got into it a little bit, I really like it.

On writing... got finished the other day, and that too was very good. I found it very interesting to read about his opinions on how to write, and of course about his life.

Currently I am still reading Dance Macabre and have also started re-reading The Talisman. I kept thinking about that and Black House and decided I should get into it again, and it is a very happy re-read.

[what]

help me guys, in the last month I've read Lucifer's Hammer, One Second After, and The Road... and now have no idea what to read next!

ETA: So I started reading Sh*t My Dad Says.... have never laughed that hard while reading something!

[pixiedark76]

I am currently reading both Danse Macabre and On Writing - both, of course, by Stephen King.
I couldn't make up my mind about which one to start reading, so I went for both of them.

Both are awesome choices. I love Stephen Kings non-fiction books! I just finished with Danse Macabre.

I am halfway through Danse Macabre, and am very much enjoying it. At first I was kind of put off by the fact that I didn't know a fair few of the movies and books that he was talking about, but once I got into it a little bit, I really like it.

On writing... got finished the other day, and that too was very good. I found it very interesting to read about his opinions on how to write, and of course about his life.

Currently I am still reading Dance Macabre and have also started re-reading The Talisman. I kept thinking about that and Black House and decided I should get into it again, and it is a very happy re-read.

Have you ever read "Secret Window, Essays and Fiction on the Craft Of Writing" by Stephen King. It is another one of his non-fiction books. It was released in 2000 by the book of the month club. I think it is awesome!

[pixiedark76]

I am now reading Pet Semetery by Stephen King. This is another book on my quest to read SK books in order of publication. There is one problem, I am scared to death of this book! Ever since I had children, this book and movie (especially the movie!) really bothers me. So far I have read the first couple of chapters, not so bad yet. I wonder if I will be able to get through it all? I have a feeling I might stop reading it after Gage's accident.

[Brice]

Stephen King would be happy that it scares you.

[Ricky]

Pet Sematary is really the only book that's "scared" me. I've often thought of re-reading it, but end up shelving that idea. :scared:

[Merlin1958]

I just finished Justin Cronin's "The Passage". Pretty darn good book!!!! He gets a little "Soapy" at times, but overall a great read. I heard this is supposed to be a trilogy, anyone?

Regardless, Read it!!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Yeah, it's scheduled to be a trilogy. The books are supposed to come out at two-year intervals.

John

[Ricky]

John is right. The next book, The Twelve, ironically is scheduled to come out in 2012. Entertainment Weekly released a little excerpt from it last week and it really got me excited for the next book! I'm sensing a re-read in the near future.

[John Blaze]

almost done with the Otherland series, and it is great. :D

[Ben Staad]

almost done with the Otherland series, and it is great. :D

Great choice! I've read them twice now and thought it was just as good the second time. :)

[what]

Finished Sh*t My Dad Says great little book! I've started A Game of Thrones... so far its been hard to get into...

[ICry4Oy]

Just started World War Z. Looks like a fun read so far!

[Bethany]

almost done with the Otherland series, and it is great. :D

I went to the bookstore to get these the other day and they had every book but the first one >.<

Almost finished with The Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Cannot wait to read the other two books.

[fernandito]

Just started World War Z. Looks like a fun read so far!

I'm a little more than halfway through and it's been fantastic so far. My only gripe is that I wish there was a bit more zombie action, but that's only a minor complaint.

[OchrisO]

almost done with the Otherland series, and it is great. :D

I went to the bookstore to get these the other day and they had every book but the first one >.<

Almost finished with The Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Cannot wait to read the other two books.

I just read Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy and loved it! I am working on three that deal with his later life called The Tawney Man trilogy now.

[bettinas.ashes]

I am currently reading both Danse Macabre and On Writing - both, of course, by Stephen King.
I couldn't make up my mind about which one to start reading, so I went for both of them.

Both are awesome choices. I love Stephen Kings non-fiction books! I just finished with Danse Macabre.

I am halfway through Danse Macabre, and am very much enjoying it. At first I was kind of put off by the fact that I didn't know a fair few of the movies and books that he was talking about, but once I got into it a little bit, I really like it.

On writing... got finished the other day, and that too was very good. I found it very interesting to read about his opinions on how to write, and of course about his life.

Currently I am still reading Dance Macabre and have also started re-reading The Talisman. I kept thinking about that and Black House and decided I should get into it again, and it is a very happy re-read.

Have you ever read "Secret Window, Essays and Fiction on the Craft Of Writing" by Stephen King. It is another one of his non-fiction books. It was released in 2000 by the book of the month club. I think it is awesome!

No, I haven't read that one, but will definitely have to try and find it now, so that I can.

I was thinking that I should start reading something non-SK once I was done with The Talisman and Danse Macabre, but I'm not sure that's going to happen after all. Too many good books to read.

[KindredAutmn]

Currently reading The Master and Margarita -Mihail Bulgakov its fantastic book

and Dance with the Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon its unbelievably f****** boring.

[pixiedark76]

I am now reading Pet Semetery by Stephen King. This is another book on my quest to read SK books in order of publication. There is one problem, I am scared to death of this book! Ever since I had children, this book and movie (especially the movie!) really bothers me. So far I have read the first couple of chapters, not so bad yet. I wonder if I will be able to get through it all? I have a feeling I might stop reading it after Gage's accident.

I am almost done with Pet Semetery. I am at the part where Louis is going to dig up Gage's grave and then bury him in the Pet Semetery. I think can detach myself and realize it is just a book.
It really is a great book. One of Stephen King's best. I did not know what I was missing when I refused to re-read it.

[Bethany]

Currently reading The Master and Margarita -Mihail Bulgakov its fantastic book

and Dance with the Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon its unbelievably f****** boring.

Aye, that one was dull dull dull. I think that was the last one I read and then skipped straight to Acheron.

[Yaksha]

Halfway through American Gods and I am loving it. A damn good read

[blavigne]

Insomnia

[Merlin1958]

A Bi-Annual Re-read of "The Hobbit"

[KindredAutmn]

Currently reading The Master and Margarita -Mihail Bulgakov its fantastic book

and Dance with the Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon its unbelievably f****** boring.

Aye, that one was dull dull dull. I think that was the last one I read and then skipped straight to Acheron.


i just hate the story it's stupid.

[candy]

Just finished Shutter Island - loved it as much as the film, which is not something i can say a lot these days (normally the film is a rubbish version of the book)

Just started 127 hours/between a rock and a hard place.

[RainInSpain]

Currently reading The Master and Margarita -Mihail Bulgakov its fantastic book

:thumbsup: This book is awesome, I absolutely love it. Come to think of it, it's now time for another re-read :)

[Jean]

Currently reading The Master and Margarita -Mihail Bulgakov its fantastic book

:thumbsup: This book is awesome, I absolutely love it. Come to think of it, it's now time for another re-read :) It is a Russian tradition. Everyone knows it by heart, and everyone rereads it approximately once two years.

I wonder how much is lost in translation (I don't wonder, actually - I dread to think)

[RainInSpain]

Currently reading The Master and Margarita -Mihail Bulgakov its fantastic book

:thumbsup: This book is awesome, I absolutely love it. Come to think of it, it's now time for another re-read :) It is a Russian tradition. Everyone knows it by heart, and everyone rereads it approximately once two years.

I wonder how much is lost in translation (I don't wonder, actually - I dread to think)

Oh yes, I often wonder/dread it, too. And it's the same thing the other way around - when I read a book translated to Russian I am never sure that I'm really reading what the author said/meant/implied.

Currently re-reading Boczne Drogi (Country Roads) by Joanna Chmielewska.

[Jean]

don't think I've read this one... but, of course, she is a very prolific writer

[ICry4Oy]

Just started World War Z. Looks like a fun read so far!

I'm a little more than halfway through and it's been fantastic so far. My only gripe is that I wish there was a bit more zombie action, but that's only a minor complaint.

Just finished it and I was right, it was fun! Just sad that it was so short and I still want to know what the fuck happened in North Korea....maybe a Jonestown type thing?

[RainInSpain]

don't think I've read this one... but, of course, she is a very prolific writer

It's one of my favorite books of hers, along with All in Red and What the Dead Man Said. One of the best 'pick-me-ups' too :) It's a fairly old book, and it deals with her family traveling across Poland because her Canadian aunt wanted to visit various places. As could be expected, much hilarity ensues :lol:

[Jean]

WOW!!! the two you listed are my favorite ones too! this one I never read must be good, I already love the premise! I wonder if bearmother has a copy

[KindredAutmn]

The Gunslinger i downloaded it on my mob cuz i cant find it anywhere -.-'

[alkanto]

The Spine of the World - R.A. Salvatore. book 12 of the Legend of Drizzt series

[fernandito]

The Giver - Lois Lowry.

[pixiedark76]

I finished Pet 'Semetery and then I read Cycle of the Werewolf in one night. Cycle of the Werewolf is an awesome book. A great quick read.
I am now reading The Talisman.

[OchrisO]

The Wise Man's Fear: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day Two by Patrick Rothfuss.

I've been eagerly anticipating this book for a while and it hasn't let me down at all so far. It is sooooo good.

If you are a fan of fantasy literature and you aren't reading this series yet, you should immediately put down whatever you are doing and start.

[Letti]

I am reading Chocolat. Any reviews?

[kluker]

harry potter and the philosopher's stone

[jhanic]

harry potter and the philosopher's stone

:thumbsup:

John

[Ricky]

Just finished The Talisman.

[LadyHitchhiker]

I just read
Allison Hewitt is Trapped by Madeline Roux (AMAZING: best zombie book ever)
and am reading Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth (the kind of book about vampires that even people who don't like vampire books will like!!!)
I've starting reading Brain Box Blues (a Eureka! novel) but haven't gotten very far yet.
And I'm re-reading for probably the 500th time the only Uncle John's Bathroom Reader I have, the absolutely absorbing one.
Oh and I just read Sarah's Key, and that was very good.
I'm trying to read Suite Francaise but it's just not plugging along the way I need a book to in my busy life right now. I need more time to really absorb it.
And I read Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah, which I quite enjoyed.

Now I'm reading "The Final Nexus" a Star Trek book; "Brain Box Blues", a Eureka book; and looking for new good stuff along the way...

[Brainslinger]

I'm reading Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz.

This is my first time reading a Koontz novel. I've read negative things about him (mainly on SK sites I think. Possibly here, but I forget, certainly on the main SK site). I saw this book in the library and out of curiosity decided to pick it up.

I actually really like his style and I'm enjoying the story so far. It does rely quite a bit on coincidence (or apparent coincidence maybe), but, since I suspect a paranormal side to the story (that's not 100% certain yet, that the supernatural) maybe what seems to be coincidence is actually destiny. (I actually don't mind a bit of that in a fantasy story).

I wonder if this is a common device with Koontz, and if that's what his naysayers dislike. King often uses the same device though, particularly in a certain series of books we all like...

[jhanic]

Now reading Speaks the Nightbird, by Robert McCammon. Very different so far!

John

[pathoftheturtle]

I'm reading Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz.

This is my first time reading a Koontz novel. I've read negative things about him (mainly on SK sites I think. Possibly here, but I forget, certainly on the main SK site). I saw this book in the library and out of curiosity decided to pick it up.

I actually really like his style and I'm enjoying the story so far. It does rely quite a bit on coincidence (or apparent coincidence maybe), but, since I suspect a paranormal side to the story (that's not 100% certain yet, that the supernatural) maybe what seems to be coincidence is actually destiny. (I actually don't mind a bit of that in a fantasy story).

I wonder if this is a common device with Koontz, and if that's what his naysayers dislike. King often uses the same device though, particularly in a certain series of books we all like...Sure he does. That's not exactly a good description of what's disliked about Koontz. He's just a bit too conventional. Doesn't quite have the depth or deft hand of SK, and I don't think that he's hit equal peaks of creativity. But his stuff's ok for fun sometimes.

[Letti]

I'm reading Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz.

This is my first time reading a Koontz novel. I've read negative things about him (mainly on SK sites I think. Possibly here, but I forget, certainly on the main SK site). I saw this book in the library and out of curiosity decided to pick it up.

I actually really like his style and I'm enjoying the story so far. It does rely quite a bit on coincidence (or apparent coincidence maybe), but, since I suspect a paranormal side to the story (that's not 100% certain yet, that the supernatural) maybe what seems to be coincidence is actually destiny. (I actually don't mind a bit of that in a fantasy story).

I wonder if this is a common device with Koontz, and if that's what his naysayers dislike. King often uses the same device though, particularly in a certain series of books we all like...

I was in love with that book when I was a kid. I read it many times. I reread it not a long time ago to find out if it could make an impression on me. Well I must have changed a lot because it couldn't touch me much this time BUT still I love it because of the good memories.

[fernandito]

I'm reading Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz.

This is my first time reading a Koontz novel. I've read negative things about him (mainly on SK sites I think. Possibly here, but I forget, certainly on the main SK site). I saw this book in the library and out of curiosity decided to pick it up.

I actually really like his style and I'm enjoying the story so far. It does rely quite a bit on coincidence (or apparent coincidence maybe), but, since I suspect a paranormal side to the story (that's not 100% certain yet, that the supernatural) maybe what seems to be coincidence is actually destiny. (I actually don't mind a bit of that in a fantasy story).

I wonder if this is a common device with Koontz, and if that's what his naysayers dislike. King often uses the same device though, particularly in a certain series of books we all like...Sure he does. That's not exactly a good description of what's disliked about Koontz. He's just a bit too conventional. Doesn't quite have the depth or deft hand of SK, and I don't think that he's hit equal peaks of creativity. But his stuff's ok for fun sometimes.

I agree with everything stated here.

[LadyHitchhiker]

My friend Roy says that Koontz is like the Tab (kind of pop) of the horror world. Diet Stephen King, and never really that good for you.. but it fools you by tasting good.

I wouldn't know seeing as I've never had Tab, but I've read some of him and I'm annoyed that every book that I read by him ends up being first person. That's my LEAST favorite POV in stories! But he's entertaining and he kept me going.. which is actually a success. I read the books about the guy who can't go out in the light.. can't remember the titles of all of them...

[fernandito]

Not so much the Diet Coke Stephen King, but, the regular coke that you leave outside of the fridge for three weeks during the summer and then drink and realize it's gone horribly, horribly bad. :lol:

I'm joking though, I have nothing against Koontz. I actually loved Phantoms, still do, it's just that his penchant for playing it safe becomes irritable at times.

[Ruthful]

http://www.tradebit.com/usr/ebook-reader/pub/9002/3896978555172290815513Pic.jpg

[Brainslinger]

I read the books about the guy who can't go out in the light.. can't remember the titles of all of them...

Chris Snow! He's the main character in the book I'm reading. So he appears in others...

I'm still slowly reading through. I've noticed I'm not gobbling it up like I would a King book, but, I'm still enjoying it when I read it. It's partly the writing style, not that I'm knocking the plot itself. It's kept a decent snappy pace and there's a good mystery and killer monkeys, hee hee!

The stuff that happened in the poor nurse's house actually pretty creepy. Not just the death, but that stuff with the dolls...

[Ruthful]

http://images.betterworldbooks.com/144/5-Very-Good-Reasons-to-Punch-a-Dolphin-in-the-Mouth-and-Other-Useful-The-Oatmeal-9781449401160.jpg

[pathoftheturtle]

http://images.betterworldbooks.com/144/5-Very-Good-Reasons-to-Punch-a-Dolphin-in-the-Mouth-and-Other-Useful-The-Oatmeal-9781449401160.jpg:wtf:

Wow, I must be undereducated, after all -- I can't even think of a single halfway good reason to do that.

[John Blaze]

Dolphins always be talking shit. I thought everyone knew that.

Plus, if you watch King Of The Hill, you might learn dolphins are sex offenders.

[KindredAutmn]

The Hobbit J.R.R Tolkien :D

[Ben Staad]

"The Egg Said Nothing" by Caris O'Malley

[Tito_Villa]

The Sorcerer's House by Gene Wolfe

[SigTauGimp]

Just about to start "The Wise Man's Fear" by Patrick Rothfuss....Book II of the Kingkiller Chronicles. Uh-mazing fantasy series. Highly, highly recommended.

[John Blaze]

has anyone here read any of the Ranger's Apprentice books? One of my coworkers raves about them and compares them to the ASOIAF books, but from what I've read they're teen books? Not that I have a problem with teen books, Tamora Pierce is one of my favorite reads.

[Ricky]

About 200 pages into Black House. Really liking it so far!

[Bethany]

Going to the bookstore sometime this weekend :excited:

[jhanic]

About 200 pages into Black House. Really liking it so far!

Most people didn't like the beginning of Black House. I found the style a bit off-putting myself, but on rereads, I liked it more and more.

John

[Jean]

people maybe, but bears love it

[Ricky]

About 200 pages into Black House. Really liking it so far!

Most people didn't like the beginning of Black House. I found the style a bit off-putting myself, but on rereads, I liked it more and more.

John

It's definitely a different style than The Talisman, especially since there's no mention of Jack and the events in The Talisman for a little bit. But I really like how they've set everything up so far. Jack is becoming one of my favorite SK characters.

[pixiedark76]

About 200 pages into Black House. Really liking it so far!

I just finished "The Talisman" and I have decided to read Black House. Instead of reading the next book in publication by Stephen King (Thinner) I decided to read Black House while The Talisman is still fresh in my mind.

[pathoftheturtle]

I decided to read Black House while The Talisman is still fresh in my mind.:D Good idea. BH is one of my personal favorites. Here's hoping you enjoy it.

[Ricky]

That's what I did, too, pixie.

[Ben Staad]

Finished "The Egg Said Nothing" and really liked this novella. I've now started a reread of "Gone South" by McCammon.

[Cook]

Recently finished The Passage - Justin Cronin, Really enjoyed it.

Right now, The Bourne Legacy, it's lacking something... ..Probably the author.
It's penned by Eric Van Lustbader, not quite the same.

I'm thinking of reading Pet Sematary, oddly enough I've never read or seen the movie.

[jhanic]

Just finished McCammon's Speaks the Nightbird, starting the next in the series, The Queen of Bedlam.

John

[Merlin1958]

The Hobbit J.R.R Tolkien :D

Me too!!!!! Almost done!!!!!!

Just in time for my new case!!!!!!!!

[candy]

Just started 'This Book will save your life'

hope it does cause i need something

[Tito_Villa]

I found that quite wierd but i deffinately enjoyed it :D

[John Blaze]

finished Otherland yesterday, including the short story in Legends II, and it was great.

Started a reread of the Aztec series today.

[Ben Staad]

finished Otherland yesterday, including the short story in Legends II, and it was great.

Started a reread of the Aztec series today.

I didn't know there is an Otherland short story! I will have to check it out...thanks for the heads up.

[Erin]

I finished the first book in the Gone series by Michael Grant a few days ago and started on book 2, Hunger, last night. I'm really impressed with these books!

[candy]

I finished the first book in the Gone series by Michael Grant a few days ago and started on book 2, Hunger, last night. I'm really impressed with these books!

when things have settled down i am going to buy hunger, let me know if its as good as the first one

[John Blaze]

finished Otherland yesterday, including the short story in Legends II, and it was great.

Started a reread of the Aztec series today.

I didn't know there is an Otherland short story! I will have to check it out...thanks for the heads up.
It's called The Happiest Dead Boy Alive.

[Erin]

I finished the first book in the Gone series by Michael Grant a few days ago and started on book 2, Hunger, last night. I'm really impressed with these books!

when things have settled down i am going to buy hunger, let me know if its as good as the first one

Will do, Candy. Thanks for turning me onto these books! So far, Hunger is off to a good start. Something very shocking and surprising happened in the first 5 pages!

[what]

I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

[Tito_Villa]

Just started The Green Mile for the 1st time :)

[Erin]

I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

*head explodes*

[Bethany]

I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

*head explodes*

Mine, too.

[jhanic]

Just started The Green Mile for the 1st time :)

You've got some real enjoyment coming!

John

[what]

I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

*head explodes*

Mine, too.

HAHAHA... I've made a firm decision to finish it before the series starts... what I've read was enjoyable but I've been in an Armageddon funk lately and read Lucifer's Hammer, Slaughterhouse Five, and One Second After since beginning AGoT... it will be finished, oh yes, it will be finished!

[Erin]

what....I'm a huge fan of the post-apocalyptic/armageddon genre as well and went on one of those kicks awhile back...I actually read Swan Song about two months ago. And Lucifer's Hammer is an awesome book.

[John Blaze]

I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!:harrier: GO. BACK. AND. FINISH. ASOIAF.

Or I'll send Charlie Sheen to visit you.


Just started The Green Mile for the 1st time :)Awesome, one of my favorites. (I have the omnibus version.)



I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

*head explodes*
+1



I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

*head explodes*

Mine, too.+3





I gave up on A Game of Thrones for now and started reading Swan Song... absolutely loving it! Reminds me of The Stand a little!

*head explodes*

Mine, too.

HAHAHA... I've made a firm decision to finish it before the series starts... what I've read was enjoyable but I've been in an Armageddon funk lately and read Lucifer's Hammer, Slaughterhouse Five, and One Second After since beginning AGoT... it will be finished, oh yes, it will be finished! Good. :D

[pixiedark76]

I just finished reading Black House. I loved it! I can't wait until Peter Straub and Stephen King write a third book in the series of The Talisman. (At least I hope they will do a third book.)

I going to read Skeleton Crew next, I am not going to start on tonight though, my eyes are tired my finishing Black House. Maybe I will give my eyes a couple of days to rest before starting on another book.

[pathoftheturtle]

I can't wait until Peter Straub and Stephen King write a third book in the series of The Talisman. (At least I hope they will do a third book.)Welcome to the club!

[pixiedark76]

I just finished reading Black House. I loved it! I can't wait until Peter Straub and Stephen King write a third book in the series of The Talisman. (At least I hope they will do a third book.)

I going to read Skeleton Crew next, I am not going to start on tonight though, my eyes are tired my finishing Black House. Maybe I will give my eyes a couple of days to rest before starting on another book.

I started Skeleton Crew today. I am reading "The Mist" right now. That is one long mother of a "short story"

[Girlystevedave]

Look Homeward, Angel

I picked it up at a used book store after the title caught my attention. Then I quickly learned/remembered that the quote "a stone, a leaf, an unfound door" came from this book. DUR! :lol:
Anyway, I'm glad I started it up because I am already absolutely in love with it. The story, the language, the flow of it. Definitely glad I picked it up for $4.50. :cyclops:

[Ruthful]

Trust me, it's a great book. I saw Matthew Inman at a book-signing in Greenpoint and it was the highlight of my year. 5 Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin-get it!

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1298651831l/10592809.jpg

[willie3]

Currently reading the SubPress releases of John Scalzi's Old Man's War series.
Read Old Man's War & Questions for a Soldier chapbook.
On The Ghost Brigades now.
Karl

[alkanto]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv139/declarationDRC/kings.jpg

In preparation for A Dance with Dragons in a few months, I have been slowly re-reading the series. I tackled A Game of Thrones a few months ago, and I am more than ready to go back to Westeros. With any luck I can time it correctly and finish A Feast for Crows right before ADwD and dive right in!

[Erin]

My name is Erin and I approve of your reading choice. :D

[Bethany]

I whole heartedly concur.

[harrison ryan]

My name is Erin and I approve of your reading choice. :D

I have to approve as well...
Lately, I've been on a Vonnegut mini-run. I collected a bunch of the paperbacks when they came in at work (a bookstore that buys from the public), and so far I've read (and in some cases, reread) Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, Mother Night, and The Sirens of Titan. Yesterday, I finished Michael Chabon's Manhood for Amateurs. Loved it.
Btw, Erin--Richmond? I'm in Lexington. Small world.

[alkanto]

Well, glad to see everybody approves! :D I'm a bit nervous for this re-read, though...the book is a tad worse for wear, and I really don't want to have to go out and buy a new copy....I hate the new covers...I will have to be extra careful to keep my cover from tearing in half. :ninja:
That's the sign of a well-loved book, right?

[harrison ryan]

I hate the new covers, too...much prefer the illustrated ones. Well-loved books? You should see my paperback copy of The Stand revised and expanded. Most of the gold is gone.

[OchrisO]

I've not had much as time for reading as I would like lately.I'm still working on The Wise Man's Fear, which is so good that it should probably be a crime.
If you haven't read any of Kingkiller Chronicles yet, I'm not sure why you are bothering to be alive. You are just wasting time. Seriously, get on it.

I'm also about halfway through Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb, which I took a break from for The Wise Man's Fear.

[Tito_Villa]

Just finished my first read through of The Green Mile and John was right, what a book, loved all of it :)
Might start Blackhouse later!

[SigTauGimp]

I've not had much as time for reading as I would like lately.I'm still working on The Wise Man's Fear, which is so good that it should probably be a crime.
If you haven't read any of Kingkiller Chronicles yet, I'm not sure why you are bothering to be alive. You are just wasting time. Seriously, get on it.

Ohmahgawd. QFT.

Finished The Wise Man's Fear just the other day. I can't believe it's only Patrick Rothfuss's second fantasy novel. The man has a gift, no doubt about it. I know it will be years until the third book is released, and, while I'm dying of anticipation already, another part of me doesn't mind the wait at all. The man takes his time writing books, and the extra effort really pays off. I have a feeling that this series will quickly become my favorite fantasy series, bar none.

[Norman1974]

:orely:I'm on DT-V:The Wolves of the Calla, second read through, I'm figuring out alot more on the second go around...even greater experience. It is actually alot cooler now that I've ready what is currently available in the graphic novel series which provides the history of Roland and his original ke-tet. It puts alot of perspective on IV and V. Loving it more. My wife thinks I'm a dork for reading it again but hey, she don't lie and I'm not gonna deprive myself the pleasure of a great book. Was also reading "Dead and Alive" by Dean Koontz, but forgot it on a plane during a business trip a couple of weeks ago. It is book three of the frankenstein series he's writing. Oh yeah, third choice is my fricken project management body of knowledge guide and supplemental materials....hahahaha.

[OchrisO]

I've not had much as time for reading as I would like lately.I'm still working on The Wise Man's Fear, which is so good that it should probably be a crime.
If you haven't read any of Kingkiller Chronicles yet, I'm not sure why you are bothering to be alive. You are just wasting time. Seriously, get on it.

Ohmahgawd. QFT.

Finished The Wise Man's Fear just the other day. I can't believe it's only Patrick Rothfuss's second fantasy novel. The man has a gift, no doubt about it. I know it will be years until the third book is released, and, while I'm dying of anticipation already, another part of me doesn't mind the wait at all. The man takes his time writing books, and the extra effort really pays off. I have a feeling that this series will quickly become my favorite fantasy series, bar none.

It is certainly climbing my list of favorites with quickness. He does an amazing job of creating characters you care about, which is the first thing I look for in an author.

[harrison ryan]

Okay, so now I'm reading Armageddon in Retrospect, another Kurt Vonnegut. It's a collection of essays and previously unpublished writings on the topic of war and warriors, one of his major themes. Kind of a mixed bag. It's a quick one, though, I'm about halfway through after only a few sittings.
I find I like to mix in nonfiction books between the novels I read, just for spice. I try to finish one thing at a time, too, instead of being partway through several books at any given time. Anyone else want to chime in on their reading preferences/habits? I'm curious as to how people like to read, too, not just what they read.

[harrison ryan]

Looks like it doubled up on me. Oops.

[fernandito]

Okay, so now I'm reading Armageddon in Retrospect, another Kurt Vonnegut. It's a collection of essays and previously unpublished writings on the topic of war and warriors, one of his major themes. Kind of a mixed bag. It's a quick one, though, I'm about halfway through after only a few sittings.
I find I like to mix in nonfiction books between the novels I read, just for spice. I try to finish one thing at a time, too, instead of being partway through several books at any given time. Anyone else want to chime in on their reading preferences/habits? I'm curious as to how people like to read, too, not just what they read.

I really have no preference for genres when it comes to 'scheduling' them, but I have noticed that I do like to have about 2-3 books active at any given them.

[alkanto]

As far as my reading preferences go, I read almost exclusively in the sci-fi/fantasy genre so mixing genres isn't exactly a worry....on the whole, I just try to switch around authors as to not get overwhelmed or burnt out on any one story. The few exceptions to that rule is the Dark Tower and the Lord of the Rings books. My rule is never to read any one series or author more than 3 times in a row, and that's usually been pretty good.
Also, I rarely have more than one book going at a time. It's not that I can't keep track of the books, but inevitably I get so engrossed in one that I ignore the others and end up reading one book anyways.

[jhanic]

I usually only read one book at a time. Sometimes, however, I'll "drop" one book to pick up another. After I've read that one, then I'll go back to the first. This happens infrequently, however.

John

[RainInSpain]

Okay, so now I'm reading Armageddon in Retrospect, another Kurt Vonnegut. It's a collection of essays and previously unpublished writings on the topic of war and warriors, one of his major themes. Kind of a mixed bag. It's a quick one, though, I'm about halfway through after only a few sittings.
I find I like to mix in nonfiction books between the novels I read, just for spice. I try to finish one thing at a time, too, instead of being partway through several books at any given time. Anyone else want to chime in on their reading preferences/habits? I'm curious as to how people like to read, too, not just what they read.

Same here, though not on purpose. Usually, after reading something that requires a good deal of thinking and processing (non-fiction, treatises, essays, etc.) I just sort of naturally pick up a much lighter read (often historical or science fiction, sometimes thriller/crime/mystery fiction).
Right now I am reading Huntington's "The Clash of Civilizations" and realize that I chose a wrong moment in life to read it (for a number of reasons I have a hard time thinking clearly, which is a must for this book). So it looks like I will put it aside and go for a re-read of some science fiction favorites - in all probability, this will be space sci-fi, in honor of the upcoming anniversary of the event that's in my sig :D

[harrison ryan]

Ooh, space sci-fi does sound fun. Who do you like? I've always been partial to Ray Bradbury, going back to preteen years. I haven't gotten to Asimov, Ben Bova, or any of the other biggies yet. I like me some Philip K. Dick, but I'm not sure how you would classify his work. I recently read Heinlein's Have Spacesuit, Will Travel on the advice of my father. It was one of his fondly remembered faves from his own adolescence. It qualified as a light read.

[Ricky]

I have less than 60 pages of Black House left, but have been putting it off because I don't want it to end.

[Girlystevedave]

Ugh, I hate getting near the end of a book I love. It's so scary to face the fact that you're gonna have to leave that magical world soon. :(

[harrison ryan]

Has anyone here read the Mistborn trilogy?

[Ruthful]

http://www.titanpublishinggroup.com/_cache/Book/img/y_images_The%20Glass%20Castle%20A%20Memoir%20by%20 Jeannette%20Walls_2.jpg

[Jean]

I have less than 60 pages of Black House left, but have been putting it off because I don't want it to end. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_thumb.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_thumb.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_thumb.gif

[John Blaze]

Has anyone here read the Mistborn trilogy?
First I heard of this was yesterday here. http://sf-fantasy.suvudu.com/2011/03/cage-match-2011-jon-snow-versus-vin.html

IDK
It seems like an interesting set of books, but the "powers" the heroine has seem like a tad bit confusing.

[Ricky]

I have less than 60 pages of Black House left, but have been putting it off because I don't want it to end. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_thumb.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_thumb.gifhttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_thumb.gif

Down to 40 now. Tonight is the night. :(

[Yaksha]

Just picked up Game of Thrones. Been meaning to read this for awhile but got distracted with a couple of Anita Blake novels and Dresden Files. Finally will start reading it

[harrison ryan]

Has anyone here read the Mistborn trilogy?
First I heard of this was yesterday here. http://sf-fantasy.suvudu.com/2011/03/cage-match-2011-jon-snow-versus-vin.html

IDK
It seems like an interesting set of books, but the "powers" the heroine has seem like a tad bit confusing.

I'm confused by that link as well. Give the actual books a try, though. I didn't find the issue of powers to be a stumbling block in the slightest, and this is coming from a guy who doesn't read all that many fantasy novels, and is basically allergic to rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons because they're so baroque and specialized.

[Hannah]

I've decided to give The Passage another try. Mainly because the coworker who loaned it to me made veiled threats about putting something in my coffee if I didn't return the book. I'm not sure what he's capable of so I'm just going to read the damn thing.

Also, this Mistborn trilogy sounds interesting. I love series. That makes it so you don't have to say goodbye to the characters as soon as you would with a single book.

[harrison ryan]

Also, this Mistborn trilogy sounds interesting. I love series. That makes it so you don't have to say goodbye to the characters as soon as you would with a single book.

As I recall, the first book worked pretty well as a standalone story, and also as the first chapter in a larger arc (kinda like the first Star Wars movie). I'm always trying to get friends and coworkers to give Mistborn a try because I was initially skeptical myself and ended up loving it.

[Merlin1958]

Ooh, space sci-fi does sound fun. Who do you like? I've always been partial to Ray Bradbury, going back to preteen years. I haven't gotten to Asimov, Ben Bova, or any of the other biggies yet. I like me some Philip K. Dick, but I'm not sure how you would classify his work. I recently read Heinlein's Have Spacesuit, Will Travel on the advice of my father. It was one of his fondly remembered faves from his own adolescence. It qualified as a light read.

Try Asimov's "Foundation" series!!! Seriously good stuff!!!! He's a "classic" for a good reason!!!


Also, my personal Fav, "A Big Front Yard" by Clifford Simak. Great stuff!!!!!!!

[harrison ryan]

Try Asimov's "Foundation" series!!! Seriously good stuff!!!! He's a "classic" for a good reason!!!

Also, my personal Fav, "A Big Front Yard" by Clifford Simak. Great stuff!!!!!!!

I will be on the lookout for cool old paperback versions of these at work. I get them super-cheap, and I love the art and design of the 60s/70s. At the rate I buy them, though, I will never get them all read. Too much internet.

[Ruthful]

Connections, by Selena Kitt

[Hannah]

Also, this Mistborn trilogy sounds interesting. I love series. That makes it so you don't have to say goodbye to the characters as soon as you would with a single book.

As I recall, the first book worked pretty well as a standalone story, and also as the first chapter in a larger arc (kinda like the first Star Wars movie actually). I'm always trying to get friends and coworkers to give Mistborn a try because I was initially skeptical myself and ended up loving it.

If I can get it as an ebook I'll check it out.

Aside: is your avatar Jesse from Preacher or something else?

[harrison ryan]

Yep, that's Jesse Custer. Spot on.

[Hannah]

I like it. :)

[Yaksha]

Love preacher. And Jesse Custer rocks. Such a great and complicated character

[RainInSpain]

Ooh, space sci-fi does sound fun. Who do you like? I've always been partial to Ray Bradbury, going back to preteen years. I haven't gotten to Asimov, Ben Bova, or any of the other biggies yet. I like me some Philip K. Dick, but I'm not sure how you would classify his work. I recently read Heinlein's Have Spacesuit, Will Travel on the advice of my father. It was one of his fondly remembered faves from his own adolescence. It qualified as a light read.

I absolutely loved Bradbury when I was in my teens :) His "All Summer In a Day" is one of the most soul-touching stories.
Heinlein has always been a bit difficult for me - not sure why, maybe it was a translation problem (read it only in Russian). But I did enjoy "Orphans Of the Sky".

This time around I will probably re-read Robert Shekley's "Mindswap" (have not gotten back to his books for years but recently his name came up in a conversation on this forum). Or maybe Stanislaw Lem's "The Star Diaries" - one of my favorites, or his "Return From the Stars" - but this one is probably too sad for me atm.

[pixiedark76]

I am currently reading The Bachman Books. I finished Rage and now I am reading The Long Walk.

[harrison ryan]

Finished Fear Itself: The Early Works of Stephen King this morning. Did I say I don't usually have three books going at once? So much for that...

[Brainslinger]

Has anyone here read the Mistborn trilogy?

I just started that! Coincidentally, I came on here to mention that book and I came across your post.

I haven't actually bought the book yet, but I'm reading the first three chapters online. (It's on Brandon Sanderson's web site (brandonsanderson.com).

Still rather early yet, but I've enjoyed what I've read so far (the prologue and first 2 chapters). The magic system is particularly very original and interesting. No doubt I'll pick the actual book up at some point.

I was mainly interested as I read the Wheel of Time books, and I've quite liked what Sanderson has done with his continuation. I thought it would be worthwhile to give his own works a try.

I'm also reading Stephen King's Just After Sunset. I'm on 'N' now. I read it originally on-line (or actually I think 'watched and heard it' would be a better example. I seem to remember it vaguely as a rather interesting multimedia type presentation) , but I think there's actually more stuff in this version. With the exception of 'Graduation Afternoon' I've enjoyed all the other stories so far.

Don't get me wrong, I didn't dislike 'Graduation Afternoon'. As a character piece it wasn't bad. I just didn't like the main character all that much, and the story itself was very small, and did little for me, although I wasn't oblivious to the emotional core. Just writing that I find myself persuading myself otherwise. Okay, it was good. Just not as good as the rest, so far.

[fernandito]

I'm loving World War Z, I really am, but I'm finding myself only being able to read it for short bursts at a time. The most I've read in one sitting thus far is 30 pages.

[Bethany]

Finished "Royal Assassin" yesterday, read it Friday night and Saturday. Now I really want the next book. But that would require going to the bookstore, which would require a shower and clothes. Ain't happening today.

[harrison ryan]

Brainslinger: Cool! I think you'll like it. Give it about 100 pages and see if you're not hooked.

feverishparade: I loved World War Z, too. It's one of those books that can lend itself to small doses, or as chapters read between other books if you prefer. The audiobook is good, although it is abridged. A cast of actors read as the different "interviewees". I seem to recall really liking what Alan Alda did with his part.

I've just started reading The Hunger Games. About sixty pages in, and I'm really digging it thus far.

[Ruthful]

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[KindredAutmn]

Neil Gaiman- Neverwhere :)

[John Blaze]

Crichton - Timeline

[Erin]

Crichton - Timeline

I freaking love that book. Soooo good.

[pixiedark76]

I am currently reading The Bachman Books. I finished Rage and now I am reading The Long Walk.

I read Roadwork and now I am reading The Running Man.

[Ben Staad]

Based on some previous posts in this thread I picked up Lucifers Hammer this weekend. I've only read the first little bit but so far it's good.

[John Blaze]

Crichton - Timeline

I freaking love that book. Soooo good.
Me too, everytime I read it I wish I knew Occitan and swordfighting. :P

[stone, rose, unfound door]

Almost finished Ritual by Mo Hayder. It's a brilliant thriller with all the right gory parts :)

[bettinas.ashes]

I am currently reading Black House by Stephen King and also Renegade - the making of Barack Obama by Richard Wolfe. I seem to be going back and forth between books at the moment, perhaps because my reading time is limited, and I can't decide what I'd rather read...

[Ricky]

King totally trumps Obama, so go with Black House full-time. Plus, I just finished it recently and it was amazing. :)

[bettinas.ashes]

King totally trumps Obama, so go with Black House full-time. Plus, I just finished it recently and it was amazing. :)
Haha, it isn't hard to agree on that one. I have read Black House before though, so I thought it might be time to read something that wasn't written by Stephen King, but it's too good a book to just be put down ;-)

[AlbinW]

Êîìàð êîìàðà íàðîæäàåò, ÷åëîâåê ÷åëîâåêà.

[fernandito]

Neil Gaiman- Neverwhere :)

Hellz yeah.

[pixiedark76]

I am now reading Thinner, by Richard Bachman (Stephen King.)

[Jean]

reading Bridget Jones, The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding. Very, very good.

[harrison ryan]

Wow, pixiedark, sounds like you are quickly working your way through all of the Bachman stuff. What's up next, The Regulators and Blaze?

I finished The Hunger Games on Tuesday night. I could hardly put it down. The british trade paperback version I read has a Stephen King blurb on the front AND the spine. I guess they were pretty proud of that. Yesterday at the bookstore somebody sold us the second book in the series--Catching Fire--just in time! I think I'm going to start reading it right...about...NOW.

[Jean]

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[Bethany]

I am currently reading/proof reading an advance copy of a book. :P

[John Blaze]

The Land Of Painted Caves.

[jhanic]

I am currently reading/proof reading an advance copy of a book. :P

Which book?

John

[Bethany]

Just A Nice Guy by Phil Torcivia. http://torcivia.com/Home.html

He amuses me.

[pixiedark76]

I am now reading "IT" by Stephen King. I wonder how long it will take me read this book? (1090 pages)

[Jean]

three days. They you will wish it had been at least twice as long.

[jhanic]

I finished McCammon's Mister Slaughter a few days ago and have decided to go back to reading some Harry Potter. I'm rereading Goblet of Fire right now.

John

[pixiedark76]

three days. They you will wish it had been at least twice as long.

:rofl::lol: I don't know, maybe more like three weeks. It depends on how much time I get to be by myself to have time to read. (when the kids are not bugging me)

[ErinPatricia]

I am not a Serial Killer (http://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Not-Serial-Killer/dp/0765322471)

I was very much enjoying this book then it kind of omg cliche'd in a way, I could be wrong tho. I am still gonna finish it :)

[John Blaze]

I finished The Land OF Painted Caves yesterday. Auel limited herself to only one sexual scene, which is good. Altogether though, while entertaining, it was very anticlimactic. For a series ending book it was just there.

[Tito_Villa]

Ghost Story, my first book by Peter Straub :)