What are you currently reading?

[fernandito]

No way Feev!!! Heart Shaped Box is soooo cool, just a brilliant, brilliant ghost story - he's more in Gaiman's style of writing than his Dad's I think. Do you read Locke and Key?

No, I don't. I heard I'm missing out though !

Yeah, I've been curious as to what his writing style is like ... but the Gaiman comparison lends it some context I think. I'll definitely have to check out some of his work soon, the curiosity is gnawing at me.

[Patrick]

Feev, he's only got three full-scale books out, so I'd say to just read them in order. 20TH CENTURY GHOSTS is a collection of short stories published in various places before anyone knew of his famous father connection, then there's his first novel, HEART-SHAPED BOX, then his second, HORNS. (Reportedly his third novel is written, but it is not yet published.)

When you want to go the comics route, LOCKE & KEY is great.

[OchrisO]

Locke & Key is great. I loved 20th Century Ghosts and Heart-Shaped Box, but I tried reading Horns recently and was having trouble getting into it. I need to try again at some point.

Right now I have decided to try to finish The Wheel of Time series. I started ages ago and stopped at book seven for some forgotten reason(probably that other books grabbed my attention more, since book 7 bogs down a bit). I am on book 8, The Path of Daggers now.

[Darkthoughts]

I loved Horns, I know what people are saying about the ending, but I thought it was cool.

I'm part way through the new Terry Pratchett book - Snuff, but what I currently find myself reading are Skyrim tips and forums :lol:

[divemaster]

I had never read any Joe Hill. A week or so ago I picked up 20th Century Ghosts, and WOW! Those are some great stories! I'm only about halfway finished and really liking it. I may have to try one of his novels next.

[fernandito]

I'm part way through the new Terry Pratchett book - Snuff, but what I currently find myself reading are Skyrim tips and forums :lol:

Yes. :wub:

[WeDealInLead]

Joe Hill, in descending order: Heart-shaped Box, 20th Century Ghosts, Locke & Key, Horns. He should do another collection of short stories. I think I know of 3 uncollected ones and 20th.. was simply great.

[Ka-mai]

I just read the Hunger Games trilogy... I was a little disappointed in how similar the first two are to Battle Royale, but other than that they were good. I definitely saw a few of the plot twists coming, though.

[fernandito]

I plan on starting the second book in the next few days. Are you planning on watch the film adaptation ?

[Ka-mai]

Yeah, I think I will. I'm pretty curious to see how her outfits are interpreted on screen... I know that sounds like a totally idiotic thing to say. :lol: But it might be a good movie. The book honestly was really good except it was so similar to Battle Royale it almost felt plagiarized.

[John Blaze]

A little past halfways with 11/22/63, and I'm loving it. His best retirement book so far, easily.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Started Black House....finally, didn't really care for the Talisman, but some have told me that they liked Black House more.

[Heather19]

A little past halfways with 11/22/63, and I'm loving it. His best retirement book so far, easily.

:thumbsup:

[mystima]

Reading this
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[Bethany]

A little past halfways with 11/22/63, and I'm loving it. His best retirement book so far, easily.
HURRRRRRRRRRRRRY! I have thoughts!


Started Black House....finally, didn't really care for the Talisman, but some have told me that they liked Black House more.

Talisman and Black House are in my top 3, I count them as one.

[Jean]

Reading this
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[DoctorDodge]

Started Black House....finally, didn't really care for the Talisman, but some have told me that they liked Black House more.

:thumbsup: Black House may be a bit slow going at first, but it does get a lot better. Hope you enjoy it. I actually read Talisman second, and while I liked bits of that, there was definitely a lot of it that was hard work reading at times. Hope to hear your thoughts on Black House soon!

[Ricky]

Reading this
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I got this for Christmas. Let me know how you end up liking it.


HURRRRRRRRRRRRRY! I have thoughts!

That's a first. :P

[Brice]

SLAUGHTERHOUSE is great. :D
I haven't read Anansi Boys yet.
Given your taste for Gaiman, I really think you would .

No doubt! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I think we have it around here somewhere. I actually haven't read alot of Gaiman's stuff. I've only read a couple of the sandman comics, some short stories, Neverwhere, and Good Omens I believe.

[Bethany]

HURRRRRRRRRRRRRY! I have thoughts!

That's a first. :P

I know, right?!

[Emily]

I really need to try to read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo again. I haven't gotten farther then the first 20 pages or so.

[Ricky]

Emily! Read with me! I think I'm going to read it after I finish 11/22/63.

[DoctorDodge]

It's slow going at first, but what really makes the book memorable is definitely Lisbeth Salander. Very Sherlockian, and that's not something I can say about a lot of characters. See, it's easy to come up with a genius who also has faults, but Salander's...well, she's a unique character altogether. It's a while before she appears, but it's worth it.

[Emily]

Emily! Read with me! I think I'm going to read it after I finish 11/22/63.

Deal!

[Ricky]

:clap:

Let me know when you want to start.

[John Blaze]

finished 11/22/63 this morning.

LOVED IT.

Starting World War Z tonight.

[Jean]

started 11/22/63!!! won't be able to do any real reading in the next future (Alexander's mother in hospital and all), but loved the first pages!

[WeDealInLead]

started 11/22/63!!! !

Started it this morning too. I know I will love it based on the first 15 pages.

[mae]

Woohoo! Can't wait to get Jean's input on 11/22/63. It's such a great novel.

[Yaksha]

Rereading The Sword of Truth series

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

On page 120 or so in Black House, just opened a certain Fisherman's creel with some rather unmentionables in it......this book just got very dark.

[DoctorDodge]

It's certainly a lot darker than The Talisman, isn't, BC? Hope you are enjoying it, though.

[Heather19]

Is it necessary to read The Talisman first?

[DoctorDodge]

I read Black House first, and while there were a couple of references I didn't get, I still greatly enjoyed it. Read Talisman afterwards, but didn't enjoy it half as much as BH.

[Ricky]

Heather, (if you haven't) definitely read The Talisman first. It's not reall necessary but you'll have a greater appreciation for Black House and the overall character arcs. Plus, Black House will spoil some things that happened in The Talisman if you haven't read it.

[Merlin1958]

BH is a much darker book, but can definitely be read before or after Talisman. All you really need to know is that Talisman is out there and the general premise. BH is one of my top 5 King books for some reason. You get a little of almost everything in it.

[Heather19]

I tried to read it once though, but couldn't get into it. I think I even made it 100 pages in before I put it down :(
So don't yell at me for not giving it a fair shot Ricky :lol:

You guys have me intrigued by saying its a dark book, so now I'm tempted to try it.

[Merlin1958]

I tried to read it once though, but couldn't get into it. I think I even made it 100 pages in before I put it down :(
So don't yell at me for not giving it a fair shot Ricky :lol:

I hear ya, Heather. As I recall, and I've read it three times, it takes 75-100 pages for the book to really grab ya. If you can hang in there though it's a great ride. You have to get to the point where Jack hits the road, if memory serves.

[Merlin1958]

Reading this
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Kinderman, baby, Kinderman!!!!

'Nuff said!!!

[Ricky]

I tried to read it once though, but couldn't get into it. I think I even made it 100 pages in before I put it down :(
So don't yell at me for not giving it a fair shot Ricky :lol:

You guys have me intrigued by saying its a dark book, so now I'm tempted to try it.

Are you talking about Black House?


You have to get to the point where Jack hits the road, if memory serves.

I think that's how I felt, too. But man, it really gets good. Jack Sawyer is probably in my top 5 SK characters.




Reading this
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Kinderman, baby, Kinderman!!!!

'Nuff said!!!

I'm sorry, but I will always think of you as Kinderman. :lol:

[Merlin1958]

LOL I'm German!!! Kinda ironic, I suppose, but I'll take it as a compliment!! I am a life-long NY-er!!!

[Ricky]

You should! You're a great detective. :lol:

[Merlin1958]

LOL, Ricky. Right now I am reading "The Strain" in order to get me to TWTTKH. Not a bad book so far and I'm 250 pages into it.

[Heather19]

I tried to read it once though, but couldn't get into it. I think I even made it 100 pages in before I put it down :(
So don't yell at me for not giving it a fair shot Ricky :lol:

You guys have me intrigued by saying its a dark book, so now I'm tempted to try it.

Are you talking about Black House?


You have to get to the point where Jack hits the road, if memory serves.

I think that's how I felt, too. But man, it really gets good. Jack Sawyer is probably in my top 5 SK characters.


I tried reading The Talisman but didn't care for it. And I don't think I made it that far as that doesn't sound familiar at all.

[Ricky]

You reallllly need to try it again. :D

[Heather19]

Maybe sometime in the distant future ;) I just have a hard time reading a book if I'm not into it. Maybe I can find it on audio.

[Ricky]

What if I recorded it myself and sent you the CDs? Would that work? :lol:

[Heather19]

Sounds good to me :lol:

[Jean]

Bill is Kinderman. I've always suspected it.

And bears are very happy to see so much love for BH, which is one of my favoritestest King books, and definitely in the top 5 (which Talisman isn't likely to ever make)

[John Blaze]

page 315 of World War Z.

I didn't expect it to be so engrossing. :D Loving it.

[Heather19]

Bill is Kinderman. I've always suspected it.

And bears are very happy to see so much love for BH, which is one of my favoritestest King books, and definitely in the top 5 (which Talisman isn't likely to ever make)

Really? Maybe I'll read it next then. I think our top King books are pretty similar.

[WeDealInLead]

I absolutely loved The Talisman. I'm planning on starting Black House this month. Selling the signed limited edition of that book still pains me. Such a classy looking book.

I'm reading the new King, Secret Windows and a collection by Poe.

[Jean]

Bill is Kinderman. I've always suspected it.

And bears are very happy to see so much love for BH, which is one of my favoritestest King books, and definitely in the top 5 (which Talisman isn't likely to ever make)

Really? Maybe I'll read it next then. I think our top King books are pretty similar. Do it! Do it!!!

[Storyslinger]

Assassin's Creed : The Secret Crusade ~ Oliver Border

[frik]

http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/ekmps/shops/appleworld/images/by-wizard-oak-signed-jhc-by-peter-crowther-779-p.jpg

My first book by this author.
So far, I'm really liking it: creepy and beautifully written.

sk

[fernandito]

Whoa whoa whoa, what is that ? I must have it.

[Heather19]

Bill is Kinderman. I've always suspected it.

And bears are very happy to see so much love for BH, which is one of my favoritestest King books, and definitely in the top 5 (which Talisman isn't likely to ever make)

Really? Maybe I'll read it next then. I think our top King books are pretty similar. Do it! Do it!!!

Well I picked up The Book of Lost Things by John Connelly instead, just to give myself a break from King. But when I finish this, I think I'll give Black House a go :D

Jean what's your current top 5? I think I need to go revise my list.

[Merlin1958]

Bill is Kinderman. I've always suspected it.



Me as "Kinderman"? Beside's being of German descent, I'm 6'9" tall and devilishly handsome!! "However, one small thing, probably irrelevant and well really such a minor detail, but when exactly did your daughter become ill? Oh nevermind." LOL

[Ben Staad]

Well I picked up The Book of Lost Things by John Connelly instead

I enjoyed that book quite a bit. Good choice :clap:

[Bethany]

World War Z. If you know of my hatred of zombies, you might find this amusing.

[DoctorDodge]

Reading right now: Life on Mars: Series 1 - The Official Companion

A little miffed that it's missing it's dust cover, but the book itself is pretty high quality. I especially love that the actual cover is done in a retro style 70s annual. Very cool.

[mystima]

Bill is Kinderman. I've always suspected it.



Me as "Kinderman"? Beside's being of German descent, I'm 6'9" tall and devilishly handsome!! "However, one small thing, probably irrelevant and well really such a minor detail, but when exactly did your daughter become ill? Oh nevermind." LOL

Hehehehe....Love it!!!!!!!

[fernandito]

World War Z. If you know of my hatred of zombies, you might find this amusing.

You hate zombies ? What a sad, sad life.

[DoctorDodge]

So very, very sad, Fernando. I still need to read World War Z. And get back to The Walking Dead, of course.

[Bethany]

World War Z. If you know of my hatred of zombies, you might find this amusing.

You hate zombies ? What a sad, sad life.


So very, very sad, Fernando. I still need to read World War Z. And get back to The Walking Dead, of course.

Where have you guys been? I detest zombies. Talk of zombies makes me want to punch kittens. It offends me.

That being said, I am loving WWZ :D

[Heather19]

You don't like zombies :cry: This makes me sad too. Also I need to go and finish that book sometime. I think the movie is coming out later this year.

[Ricky]

Feev, in watching and liking A Christmas Story, you are hereby reinstated to the TDT.org community. Bethany, however, is out.

[mystima]

Finished Legion a couple of nights ago....I am about to re-read The Exorcist. Then might finish UTD.

[alkanto]

Continuing my Wheel of Time re-read before the final book comes out, I just started book 5 - The Fires of Heaven. meanwhile, I'm still reading Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman (which is a book of short stories, so I can afford to put it down for awhile if I need too) and The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. We are almost done with that one, though...and it's very good! Any one who is a fan of Arthur Conan Doyle's books needs to read this!

[Jean]

Jean what's your current top 5? I think I need to go revise my list.
It
The Stand
Desperation
Black House
Duma Key

:rose: :rose: :rose:

[Bethany]

Feev, in watching and liking A Christmas Story, you are hereby reinstated to the TDT.org community. Bethany, however, is out.

:orly: Looks like my big ol'behind is all up in here still :P

[Heather19]

Jean what's your current top 5? I think I need to go revise my list.
It
The Stand
Desperation
Black House
Duma Key

:rose: :rose: :rose:

No Long Walk? And I need to finish reading The Stand.

[Jean]

Yes, you do.

I love Long Walk, but not as much as those five...

[fernandito]

Desperation
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[Jean]

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[onlylivingboyinny]

I'm thinking of starting either Justin Cronin's The Passage or Koontz's 77 Shadow St.

[Ricky]

I'd definitely recommend The Passage. :)

[Erin]

I'm on the 3rd book of the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay. It seems like quite a few other people are currently reading this series as well right now. It's so addictive!

[fernandito]

I need to start the second book of that, Erin. It's on the waiting deck, but I'll try to get to it soon.

[onlylivingboyinny]

I'm on the 3rd book of the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay. It seems like quite a few other people are currently reading this series as well right now. It's so addictive!

Erin, I ended 2011 by reading all three in that series in under a week. I can't over-state how much I enjoyed them, particularly the end of Mockingjay.

[Merlin1958]

I'd definitely recommend The Passage. :)

I as well. "The Passage" turned out to be a very pleasant surprise!!!! I really enjoyed it!!! I am so looking forward to the next installment!!!

[Ricky]

Do we know when The Twelve is going to be released? I've read alot of "maybe" dates but haven't seen anything from Cronin or his publishers.

[frik]

A huge novel (500+ pages)by an author I haven't read before.
So far, I really like it.

sk

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[Erin]

I need to start the second book of that, Erin. It's on the waiting deck, but I'll try to get to it soon.

How did you not immediately have to start reading the second book with that cliffhanger ending? :panic: In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.



Erin, I ended 2011 by reading all three in that series in under a week. I can't over-state how much I enjoyed them, particularly the end of Mockingjay.

They are so so good! I'm about halfway through Mockingjay and can't wait to see how it ends.

[DoctorDodge]

I need to start the second book of that, Erin. It's on the waiting deck, but I'll try to get to it soon.

How did you not immediately have to start reading the second book with that cliffhanger ending? :panic:

My guess is to want to read something completely different to the previous book he read. That's what I do. The first Discworld novel, which I read about a year ago, ended on a huge cliffhanger, right in the middle of things, and I still haven't read the 2nd yet. I need to sort that out asap, I think.


In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.

I really enjoyed the first book. I still need to read the 2nd. Hmm, maybe when I'm done with Sherlock Holmes. Actually, no: finish off A Game of Thrones first.

[fernandito]

My guess is to want to read something completely different to the previous book he read. That's what I do. Yup, that's what I do too. I like to take breaks between series-installments, let that installment marinate in my mind for a bit. The only series I've read straight through is The Dark Tower.


In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to. They're excellent. They're minimalistic in dialogue, but the third person narration is amazing. I love dark thrillers, I love unconventional protagonists, I love stories in which technology plays a pivotal role - a series that promptly features all three ? Yes please.

[DoctorDodge]

I love dark thrillers, I love unconventional protagonists, I love stories in which technology plays a pivotal role - a series that promptly features all three ? Yes please.

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to feverishparade again." Wtf? Anyway, agreed completely. Several of my favourite tv series atm feature such plots and protagonists.

[onlylivingboyinny]

I need to start the second book of that, Erin. It's on the waiting deck, but I'll try to get to it soon.

How did you not immediately have to start reading the second book with that cliffhanger ending? :panic:

My guess is to want to read something completely different to the previous book he read. That's what I do. The first Discworld novel, which I read about a year ago, ended on a huge cliffhanger, right in the middle of things, and I still haven't read the 2nd yet. I need to sort that out asap, I think.


In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.

I really enjoyed the first book. I still need to read the 2nd. Hmm, maybe when I'm done with Sherlock Holmes. Actually, no: finish off A Game of Thrones first.

I really loved Dragon Tattoo, I need to advance on to books two and three! and Game of Thrones is on my to-do list for 2012.

[mae]

Just got this:

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Hefty, beautiful book.

[WeDealInLead]

John Brunner - Sheep Look Up

[pixiedark76]

Jean what's your current top 5? I think I need to go revise my list.
It
The Stand
Desperation
Black House
Duma Key

:rose: :rose: :rose:

No Long Walk? And I need to finish reading The Stand.

I seem to have to revise my top 5 at least every day.

[Ruthful]

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[becca69]

Does anyone like Diana Gabaldon? Got a signed copy of A Scottish Prisoner for Christmas so I threw out my other reading list and read this one.

Now I'm on to A Feast for Crows. I decided to try the audio book but I'm having a hard time concentrating on it. Might have to pull down the hard copy.

[John Blaze]

Just got this:

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Hefty, beautiful book.Love that book, and yours looks pretty nice.

[jhanic]

Rereading Matheson's Hell House. A fantastic read!

John

[Emily]

I just finished Overqualified by Joey Comeau. This book was unbelievable. It's essentially a collection of cover letters that you'd include with a resume, sent by a guy with an amazing sense of humor but who is truly suffering emotionally. It was hilarious, sad, ridiculous and painfully sincere. Probably not for everyone but I'd definitely recommend it.

[DoctorDodge]

Now that definitely sounds like my cup of tea, Emily. I know how frustrating it is when you're just sending cover letter after cover letter desperate for work, so I'm really keen to read something like that.

[Old Man Splitfoot]

SLAUGHTERHOUSE is great. :D
I haven't read Anansi Boys yet.
Given your taste for Gaiman, I really think you would .

No doubt! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I think we have it around here somewhere. I actually haven't read alot of Gaiman's stuff. I've only read a couple of the sandman comics, some short stories, Neverwhere, and Good Omens I believe.

Holy shit dude, you should really read American Gods. Seriously one of the best books I've read.

As for me, I think I'm going to reread some Dresden Files while I wait for my brother to read A Dance with Dragons. I knew getting it for him for Christmas would bite me in the ass, I hate waiting.

[Erin]

Holy shit dude, you should really read American Gods. Seriously one of the best books I've read.

As for me, I think I'm going to reread some Dresden Files while I wait for my brother to read A Dance with Dragons. I knew getting it for him for Christmas would bite me in the ass, I hate waiting.

This post contained 3 of my favorite things: Neil Gaiman, GRRM and the Dresden Files. You win best post of the day! :D

[OchrisO]

I'm currently reading Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis on the ole Kindle and listening to Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell by Susanna Clarke on audiobook while at work. I'm enjoying both quite a lot.

[Patrick]

Hey Erin, I just finished THE HUNGER GAMES, and went straight into reading CATCHING FIRE.



Also, the DRAGON TATTOO trilogy is everything that Feev says it is. Highly recommended.

[Ricky]

I finished Legion a couple days ago. I wasn't overly thrilled with it. It was a bit convoluted at times. I was entertained though, so I consider it a good read. I think I'm either going to start The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (want to see the movie before it's out of the theater!) or The Ridge.

[The Road Virus]

http://www.bombayharbor.com/productImage/0769108001206635341/The_Science_Of_Getting_Rich.jpg

Interesting concepts... Written in a very assertive tone

[Ruthful]

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[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

About to start Pirate Latitudes by Chrichton. I've heard mixed review, but I like most other Chrichton novels I've read.

[divemaster]

I recently started The Passage by Justin Cronin. It's supposedly sortof like The Stand with post-apocalyptic adventure. I'm liking it so far!

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

That book was awesome. The sequel is supposed to come out this year.

[Ka-mai]

Working my way through The Count of Monte Cristo. It's a little hard because he keeps going on tangents (I don't need ten pages to tell me the characters can't get a carriage for the weekend!) but it's worth it. It's also nothing like the movie! Not sure I'll be able to watch the movie anymore knowing it's so different.

I also started reading Twilight because my best friend told me I couldn't make fun of it if I hadn't read it, and dear God is that the worst book I have ever read. :lol: I seriously had to stop because Bella's drooling descriptions of Edward's physique were literally making me nauseous. The first third or so of the book had me laughing out loud at the ridiculousness though, so that part was at least entertaining. :P

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

I struggled with Count of Monte Cristo as well. It does get better, but it is still copiously descriptive. I think it is because Dumas was payed by the page to write the book in installments. So, of course he drug it out as long as possible.

[Ka-mai]

Ugh, that would explain it. This part where Albert is being seduced by the chick at Carnival is at least twice as long as it needs to be. This book is so long I'm starting to forget what all's happened so far. But I must persevere! ><

[Jean]

I read it in French and loved every word. I only wished it was longer, slower, and more detailed.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Yes, but bears abhor action.

[Jean]

right...

[mae]

Working my way through The Count of Monte Cristo. It's a little hard because he keeps going on tangents (I don't need ten pages to tell me the characters can't get a carriage for the weekend!) but it's worth it. It's also nothing like the movie! Not sure I'll be able to watch the movie anymore knowing it's so different.


I hope you're reading the new Robin Buss translation and not any of the old public domain ones.

[Ka-mai]

Uh, I'm reading whatever my boyfriend put on my Kindle? :P It is probably public domain. It finally got to an interesting part so I'm okay now, at least until the next ridiculously long description starts.

[mae]

There is a Kindle edition of the Buss translation: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RI9KL8/ I highly recommend you go with that. Much better read.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Just started The Winter of Our Discontent.

[Tatts4Life]

Rereading the Dark Tower series. Then when I get my Kindle fire i plan on getting Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs Gideons Corpse.

[educatedlady]

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

[Jean]

Just started The Winter of Our Discontent.the only Steinbeck I've ever enjoyed (at least to an extent)

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Only my second book of his, I like it so far. And, I really liked Of Mice and Men.

[Ka-mai]

So The Count of Monte Cristo is amazing. The first third or so was hard, but once the action started I have been unable to put it down. :D Only 10% more to go!

[Girlystevedave]

Just started The Winter of Our Discontent.the only Steinbeck I've ever enjoyed (at least to an extent)

Yeah, I'm torn on John Steinbeck. I really enjoyed Of Mice and Men, but Grapes of Wrath just annoyed me by the time I finished it. :lol:
So, I've never been real sure if I should read more of his works.


I've said before that I'm trying to expose myself to more classic lit because I never was required to read much of it in school like most people. I feel like I have to wade through a lot of crap to find a true gem. Most recently, Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451. I started it on Friday and finished on Saturday. This book blew me away. It was utterly beautiful. And it's so eerie how it was written so long ago, yet reflects our society today. I feel so lucky that I had a strong desire to read this book when I did. I have to put it on my list of top 10 books I ever read. Loved it! :wub:

[Merlin1958]

Just started The Winter of Our Discontent.the only Steinbeck I've ever enjoyed (at least to an extent)

Yeah, I'm torn on John Steinbeck. I really enjoyed Of Mice and Men, but Grapes of Wrath just annoyed me by the time I finished it. :lol:
So, I've never been real sure if I should read more of his works.


I've said before that I'm trying to expose myself to more classic lit because I never was required to read much of it in school like most people. I feel like I have to wade through a lot of crap to find a true gem. Most recently, Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451. I started it on Friday and finished on Saturday. This book blew me away. It was utterly beautiful. And it's so eerie how it was written so long ago, yet reflects our society today. I feel so lucky that I had a strong desire to read this book when I did. I have to put it on my list of top 10 books I ever read. Loved it! :wub:


FWIW, back in HS I read predominantly off the NYT best sellers list. Then I had a teacher who told me, quite sensibly in retrospect, that they were considered "classics" for a good reason. I proceeded to tear through them like a mouse eating cheese and for the most part was extremely pleased. The Literary folks do get it right once in awhile and when they agree, go for it. You'll be amazed and enlightened!!! Reading is fundamental!!!

Edit: For instance, The original "Dracula" by Bram Stoker is a truly creepy book. Also written in a novel style as a sort of "diary". You'll be creeped out for sure!! I was!!!

[LadyHitchhiker]

I am now reading Full Dark No Stars. :) FINALLY!

[fernandito]

...Most recently, Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451. I started it on Friday and finished on Saturday. This book blew me away. It was utterly beautiful. And it's so eerie how it was written so long ago, yet reflects our society today. I feel so lucky that I had a strong desire to read this book when I did. I have to put it on my list of top 10 books I ever read. Loved it! :wub:

I bought this book at Target for $5 a few months ago, and it's been sitting on my shelf since then collecting dust. It's one of the few Signet classics I didn't get to read in HS. I think I'll have to bump it up on my list.

[Odetta]

Just started Under the Dome

[Jean]

I so hope you will like it!!

[LineofEld]

Dave Zeltserman's 21 Tales. Noir creepiness...

[Merlin1958]

I just started on the second part of "The Strain". Only 2030 pages in and it's starting to feel like a mistake, but I'll give it due process.

[OchrisO]

The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead.

[Erin]

...Most recently, Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451. I started it on Friday and finished on Saturday. This book blew me away. It was utterly beautiful. And it's so eerie how it was written so long ago, yet reflects our society today. I feel so lucky that I had a strong desire to read this book when I did. I have to put it on my list of top 10 books I ever read. Loved it! :wub:

I bought this book at Target for $5 a few months ago, and it's been sitting on my shelf since then collecting dust. It's one of the few Signet classics I didn't get to read in HS. I think I'll have to bump it up on my list.

Me too. Exact same thing as Feev.

I'm reading Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Pretty good so far.

[Patrick]

Finished The Hunger Games trilogy.

Currently reading, THE HELP THE NIGHT CIRCUS, by Erin Morgenstern

[Ruthful]

http://lockersmash.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Shaq.jpg

[Erin]

Finished The Hunger Games trilogy.

Currently reading, THE HELP THE NIGHT CIRCUS, by Erin Morgenstern

I see what you did there. :P

[Ka-mai]

Finished The Hunger Games trilogy.

Currently reading, THE HELP THE NIGHT CIRCUS, by Erin Morgenstern

What did you think of the Hunger Games? I really liked them but the writing was so clumsy it killed me. It was one of those books where I'm mentally rewriting it for her while I read.

[Patrick]

Finished The Hunger Games trilogy.

Currently reading, THE HELP THE NIGHT CIRCUS, by Erin Morgenstern

I see what you did there. :P
:D


...
What did you think of the Hunger Games? I really liked them but the writing was so clumsy it killed me. It was one of those books where I'm mentally rewriting it for her while I read.
I felt the same as you did.

I liked it, and it was worth reading, but the the way the main character's emotions were portrayed throughout the story felt a bit over the top. I think that could have been handled better in the hands in the hands of a more skilled writer. I felt the ending of the trilogy was appropriate, which kind of surprised me by that point.


On a side note, I'm not far into it, but I am enjoying THE NIGHT CIRCUS.

[fernandito]

How are the second and third books in the Hunger trilogy compared to the first ?

[Patrick]

How are the second and third books in the Hunger trilogy compared to the first ?
For me, the first book reminded me of so many other stories I've read before, that I was pleased when the second and third books went beyond that.

I'm interested in others' opinions as well.

[dubrosa22]

11/22/63

About 150 pages in!

[Mattrick]

Just started Under the Dome

This. I'm about 100 pages in. Can't believe I've gone through that much as it feels like I've barely read any. I guess I read faster than I give myself credit. Me and my friend are reading the same books at the same time. We're thinking of doing Four Past Midnight next. How is The Library Policeman and The Sun Dog? I've only read the first two. I've proposed we read the stories backwards becaue I KNOW The Langoliers is awesome.



I think since I'm right back into reading mode after a couple years off I'll finally finish The Idiot when I'm done. I've got a few hundred pages left. It's just such a dense book to jump into have such a long hiatus lol.

[Ka-mai]

How are the second and third books in the Hunger trilogy compared to the first ?
For me, the first book reminded me of so many other stories I've read before, that I was pleased when the second and third books went beyond that.

I'm interested in others' opinions as well.

Definitely. I know everyone, including myself, compared the first one to Battle Royale, but I like the Hunger Games' ending much better, mostly because Battle Royale doesn't have an ending. It's like the author got lazy and was like "they're running... the end." I also liked how at the end they were all PTSD because that makes a hell of a lot more sense than the bullshit "and they lived happily ever after and never thought of it again" ending most YA books get.. But there was way too much "I love Peeta! I love Gale! OMG which one do I love more???? bullshit going on. I think it ended well but for a while I was just thinking "shut. the fuck. up." I'm really looking forward to the movie in that the story will be there but the shitty writing will hopefully not be.

Also, don't know about anyone else, but I was super pissed when Finnick died. Although Prim's death sucked too, but Finnick was more interesting and actually funny instead of just a person to make Katniss more human.

I could go on about these books for ages. :lol:

[Girlystevedave]

Halfway through The Joy Luck Club. :)

[Garrell]

Finished "Horns: by Joe Hill 2 nights ago. Great composition but is a 3, hate flashbacks.
On to Duma Key, fun so far:)

[SigTauGimp]

Working my way through the third novel in the "Dresden" series. I've heard tons of good things about the novels, but I am having a hella hard time getting into them. I'm hoping if I keep toughing it out, they'll get better for me.

[OchrisO]

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

and

The Bone House by Stephen R. Lawhead

[Heather19]

Finished "Horns: by Joe Hill 2 nights ago. Great composition but is a 3, hate flashbacks.
On to Duma Key, fun so far:)

Duma Key is one of my favorites, I hope you enjoy it :)



Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Let me know how this is, I've been wanting to read it for awhile now.

[tumbleweed]

Working my way through the third novel in the "Dresden" series. I've heard tons of good things about the novels, but I am having a hella hard time getting into them. I'm hoping if I keep toughing it out, they'll get better for me.
:( I love them!

[frik]

http://www.sfsite.com/grc/1109/ytlg.jpg

Excellent Bloch collection!

sk

[John Blaze]

Working my way through the third novel in the "Dresden" series. I've heard tons of good things about the novels, but I am having a hella hard time getting into them. I'm hoping if I keep toughing it out, they'll get better for me.

I just finished book 9 last night and I really like them. I don't think they're very....deep?....but they're very fast paced and extremely entertaining. The only thing I don't like is how he has to re-explain everything every book. I know what a fucken soulgaze is by now, quit explaining it to me every fucken book, sheesh.

[OchrisO]

Finished "Horns: by Joe Hill 2 nights ago. Great composition but is a 3, hate flashbacks.
On to Duma Key, fun so far:)

Duma Key is one of my favorites, I hope you enjoy it :)



Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Let me know how this is, I've been wanting to read it for awhile now.

I am liking it quite a bit so far. Ray Bradbury's prose style is really interesting to me. There's something beautiful about how his sentences flow, to the degree that it occasionally distracts me from the story itself. haha.

[SigTauGimp]

The only thing I don't like is how he has to re-explain everything every book. I know what a fucken soulgaze is by now, quit explaining it to me every fucken book, sheesh.

This. ^^^

I'm about halfway through Summer Knight and that is definitely my big problem with Jim Butcher. I can understand reiterating a few key points in the first couple of books, so that people hopping in partway will understand, but seriously, every book? If I'm up to the fourth book, it's safe to assume I understand how Dresden's world works.

In spite of this, I will admit that there are a few bits here and there that are keeping me reading. Mostly, the inhabitants of the NeverNever. I'm digging the way he's done Fae society...the politics, rules, and personalities of everything there.

I suppose I'll keep at it, since I am liking certain aspects, and, if for nothing else, not having anything else to read at the moment.

[OchrisO]

Working my way through the third novel in the "Dresden" series. I've heard tons of good things about the novels, but I am having a hella hard time getting into them. I'm hoping if I keep toughing it out, they'll get better for me.

I just finished book 9 last night and I really like them. I don't think they're very....deep?....but they're very fast paced and extremely entertaining. The only thing I don't like is how he has to re-explain everything every book. I know what a fucken soulgaze is by now, quit explaining it to me every fucken book, sheesh.

That's because they are written to be able to be picked up at any point and read, I think. I mean, of course there is an overall story, but any of them(especially the earlier ones) could also be read as a standalone book. I suppose it becomes less likely in the last few books, though. I can't really remember if he keeps it up all the way through, though, because it never bothered me enough to notice to begin with.

[Erin]

First of all, SigTauGimp....awesome av/sig combo. :D

Second, Bruno, I really think the Dresden Files books get much deeper as you go. The 12th book, Changes, is brutally intense and introduces a lot of "deeper" issues for Harry. It's good stuff.

[Erin]

I am reading "Lisey's Story" by Stephen King.
my condolences

And on a side note, I was just randomly clicking back on pages of this thread and stumbled upon this gem from September. Jean, I seriously just LOL'ed at work. :lol:

[Jean]

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

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Starting "The Chamber" by Grisham.

[Garrell]

I am reading "Lisey's Story" by Stephen King.
my condolences

And on a side note, I was just randomly clicking back on pages of this thread and stumbled upon this gem from September. Jean, I seriously just LOL'ed at work. :lol:
The p:ft:ain... Tried 3 times so far I think. Lisey's Story will be on my death bed and unread it looks like. Only chance is if SK sees the path before me and does not pull a Tupac for too long:)

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Lisey's Story is thankfully beginning to fade from my memory.

[SigTauGimp]

First of all, SigTauGimp....awesome av/sig combo. :D


Why thank you, ma'am. :D Always glad to see another fan of Reshi. :D

Just about to start on book six of the Dresden series. This last one definitely helped the cause. I loved the religious angles in it, with the Knights, and the Fallen.

[frik]

http://www.renaud-bray.com/ImagesEditeurs/PG/1120/1120981-gf.jpg

sk

[frik]

Lisey's Story is thankfully beginning to fade from my memory.

One of my all-time King favorites.

sk

[Heather19]

I am reading "Lisey's Story" by Stephen King.
my condolences

And on a side note, I was just randomly clicking back on pages of this thread and stumbled upon this gem from September. Jean, I seriously just LOL'ed at work. :lol:
The p:ft:ain... Tried 3 times so far I think. Lisey's Story will be on my death bed and unread it looks like. Only chance is if SK sees the path before me and does not pull a Tupac for too long:)

Yeah, I wouldn't rush to finish it. I persevered expecting it to get better, but no luck.

[Ruthful]

http://images.indiebound.com/411/504/9781455504411.jpg

[alkanto]

First of all, SigTauGimp....awesome av/sig combo. :D


Why thank you, ma'am. :D Always glad to see another fan of Reshi. :D

Just about to start on book six of the Dresden series. This last one definitely helped the cause. I loved the religious angles in it, with the Knights, and the Fallen.

Is that Dead Beat? If so, that's my all-time favorite book from the series! And if it isn't....(and I really can't be bothered to look it up atm, sorry. I'm currently brain-dead from organic chemistry homework) rest assured that if you don't love book 6, Dead Beat is simply fantastic!

[Patrick]

How are the second and third books in the Hunger trilogy compared to the first ?
For me, the first book reminded me of so many other stories I've read before, that I was pleased when the second and third books went beyond that.

I'm interested in others' opinions as well.

Definitely. I know everyone, including myself, compared the first one to Battle Royale, but I like the Hunger Games' ending much better, mostly because Battle Royale doesn't have an ending. It's like the author got lazy and was like "they're running... the end." I also liked how at the end they were all PTSD because that makes a hell of a lot more sense than the bullshit "and they lived happily ever after and never thought of it again" ending most YA books get.. But there was way too much "I love Peeta! I love Gale! OMG which one do I love more???? bullshit going on. I think it ended well but for a while I was just thinking "shut. the fuck. up." I'm really looking forward to the movie in that the story will be there but the shitty writing will hopefully not be.

Also, don't know about anyone else, but I was super pissed when Finnick died. Although Prim's death sucked too, but Finnick was more interesting and actually funny instead of just a person to make Katniss more human.

I could go on about these books for ages. :lol:
I haven't read BATTLE ROYALE, but I agree with everything you said here about THE HUNGER GAMES.


Recently finished THE NIGHT CIRCUS. Loved it. Need to decide on my next book now...

Oh yeah, I think I promised Jean I'd read, ROADWORK. Decision made.

[OchrisO]

First of all, SigTauGimp....awesome av/sig combo. :D


Why thank you, ma'am. :D Always glad to see another fan of Reshi. :D

Just about to start on book six of the Dresden series. This last one definitely helped the cause. I loved the religious angles in it, with the Knights, and the Fallen.

Is that Dead Beat? If so, that's my all-time favorite book from the series! And if it isn't....(and I really can't be bothered to look it up atm, sorry. I'm currently brain-dead from organic chemistry homework) rest assured that if you don't love book 6, Dead Beat is simply fantastic!

Dead Beat is seven. Six is Blood Rites(first appearance of Mouse!).

[Erin]

The opening scene of Blood Rites with the box full of puppies is probably my favorite scenes in a book, ever.

[sgc1999]

story of ice and fire...... :excited: best books i have read in a looong time.

[Ka-mai]

Guessing you haven't read A Feast for Crows yet, then. :P

[fernandito]

http://boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ready-player-one-cover1.jpg

[Ricky]

92 pages left in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo! :panic:

[Heather19]

Recently finished THE NIGHT CIRCUS. Loved it. Need to decide on my next book now...

Oh yeah, I think I promised Jean I'd read, ROADWORK. Decision made.

Ahem....

It.....

:innocent:

[velcro_fly]

story of ice and fire...... :excited: best books i have read in a looong time.

I JUST started A Clash of Kings, second book in the Song of Fire and Ice series, LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT

[John Blaze]

:D good to see all the ASOIAF love.

[SigTauGimp]

http://boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ready-player-one-cover1.jpg

How is that?? I've almost picked it up twice now.

[Ruthful]

http://thebrooklynink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/The-Big-Short-picture.png

[Merlin1958]

I have recently learned that our dear, Shannon, does not read as much as he collects!!! To me, that is blasphemy, and we should all get this boy back to books!!! Reader's unite and get this guy reading again!!! Any supporters? Recomendations? Harassing PM's?

I'm just finishing "The Fall" of 'The Strain" books, FWIW

Reading is FUN-Damental!!!!!

:razz:

[frik]

My first James A. Moore title - so far, I'm loving it!
Great book!!

sk

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nnLw24-tL._SS500_.jpg

[Patrick]

Recently finished THE NIGHT CIRCUS. Loved it. Need to decide on my next book now...

Oh yeah, I think I promised Jean I'd read, ROADWORK. Decision made.

Ahem....

It.....

:innocent:

Ha! Yeah, that too.


:unsure: I have had a couple short books I've been meaning to read for quite a while, so I'm knocking those out first:

Just finished, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, by Mark Haddon

Currently reading, BEATRICE & VIRGIL, by Yann Martel

Then I'll get back to King. :)

[Ruthful]

http://inafutureage.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/the_big_short-jpg-scaled-500.jpeg

[Robert Fulman]

I started reading "Ready Player One" but I was turned off by a two-page atheistic rant early on. To each his own, but it just struck me as being completely out of place. I'm sure I'll give it another try at some point, but I hope the pace picks up soon.

I recently read "The Big Short" and enjoyed it a bunch.

I am currently reading an ARC of "Killing Ghost" by Christopher Ransom, due out soon from Cemetary Dance. Very well done so far; reminds me of "John Dies at the End".

[fernandito]

http://boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ready-player-one-cover1.jpg

How is that?? I've almost picked it up twice now.

It's pretty entertaining, especially if you're a big fan of video games and pop culture. The only thing that irks me is that it suffers from Harry Potter syndrome, where the novel has no internal logic and the author takes free reign with spamming convenient plot devices to hinder or help the heroes quest as suits his whim. Still, it's only his first novel and the seeds for him to blossom into a fantastic writer are definitely there. A very fast paced read and I'm usually reading large chunks of it at a time. I say check it out.

[DoctorDodge]

Possibly one of the greatest books ever published:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4wef98gbov0/Tte6Nya6o1I/AAAAAAAAIVc/PWxsqAj3jUg/s1600/Withnail+and+I+screenplay.bmp

[Jean]

bears want some too

[alkanto]

Possibly one of the greatest books ever published:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4wef98gbov0/Tte6Nya6o1I/AAAAAAAAIVc/PWxsqAj3jUg/s1600/Withnail+and+I+screenplay.bmp
Wait....that's a real thing? That's fantastic! Also, why don't I have that book yet?

Also, James....now you have no excuse for not having every single line memorized by the next time we watch it together. Assuming you don't already, that is... :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

You told me how difficult it is to find the dvd over there, I can't imagine finding the book would be any easier! :lol:

[Jean]

Jennifer:

he obviously does

so will I, on next re-watch

[alkanto]

Well, there's always the internet....or, you know, I can just get it when I'm over there, I suppose :D

[DoctorDodge]

Possibly one of the greatest books ever published:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4wef98gbov0/Tte6Nya6o1I/AAAAAAAAIVc/PWxsqAj3jUg/s1600/Withnail+and+I+screenplay.bmp
Wait....that's a real thing? That's fantastic! Also, why don't I have that book yet?

Also, James....now you have no excuse for not having every single line memorized by the next time we watch it together. Assuming you don't already, that is... :lol:


Jennifer:

he obviously does

so will I, on next re-watch

Completely true...except now I get to memorise the stage directions, too! :lol:


Well, there's always the internet....or, you know, I can just get it when I'm over there, I suppose :D

That's one thing to add to the list, I'd say! :D

[frik]

Another Moore novel.
Loved Harvest Moon; from what I've heard, this one's better.

sk

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0425217590.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[alkanto]

[QUOTE=alkanto;674352]Well, there's always the internet....or, you know, I can just get it when I'm over there, I suppose :D

That's one thing to add to the list, I'd say! :D

And....list updated. This is gonna be great :excited:

[Erin]

Currently reading Eldest by Christopher Paolini....because once I start a series, I have to read all the currently published books in row without stopping. :lol:

[RolandLover]

About to start the first book in The Hunger Games series! Sai King liked it so it's got to be good!

[harrison ryan]

This book rocked:

http://stimulatedboredom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ready-player-one-book-cover.png

This one was pretty good:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/61/Coraline.jpg/200px-Coraline.jpg

And I just finished this one, too. It was thoroughly enjoyable, if you're into graphic novels:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/Blankets_cover.jpg

[Patrick]

Finished BEATRICE & VIRGIL, by Yann Martel. I had no idea what I was getting into. Wow.


Currently reading, ROADWORK, by Richard Bachman.

[Heather19]

Let me know how you like it Patrick. I plan to read it after Black House.

[Tatts4Life]

Re reading the dark tower series since the books I want to read aren't coming out until the end of the year. It would be nice if when I buy the kindle versions I could choose what covers I wanted.

[alkanto]

Started book 2 of the Star Wars X-Wing series today - Wedge's Gambit.

[pixiedark76]

I am reading the graphic novel of "American Vampire Vol. 3". It is awesome! It even includes "American Vampire Survival of the fittest"!

[kluker]

Unquite Mind

[candy]

Dream Wars, then going for a reread of Pet Semetary

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Started Horns, my first Joe Hill.

[Merlin1958]

Started Horns, my first Joe Hill.

FWIW, I thought it pretty cool!

[Patrick]

Now finishing up, BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey.

[OchrisO]

I actually read Ready Player One a bit back and it was an amazing book, very close to the top of my favorites now.

Right now I am reading Fevre Dream on the Kindle and listening to The Vampire Lestat on audiobook while at work.

[fernandito]

I actually read Ready Player One a bit back and it was an amazing book, very close to the top of my favorites now.


I want to love it, but there's so many things that irk me about it that keep it from being an all time favorite. I'll give a full review once I complete it.

[Bethany]

Caesar's Women by Colleen McCullough. I've read The Grass Thorn and First Man in Rome over the years.

[Ricky]

Now finishing up, BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey.

I loved Bossypants! Probably one of the few books to cause me to continuously laugh out loud. Tina Fey is my idol.

[Patrick]

Now finishing up, BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey.

I loved Bossypants! Probably one of the few books to cause me to continuously laugh out loud. Tina Fey is my idol.
Tina Fey is great, and I enjoyed her book. After ROADWORK, it was good to read something light - because now I am currently, finally, for the first time and at long last, reading

IT, by Stephen King

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Patrick, this is your first read!!!! God, I am jealous.

[Tito_Villa]

Just finished Westlake Soul (http://chizinepub.com/books/westlake_soul.php) by Rio Youers, a fantastic read, in fact one of my favourite books ever! Can't recommend it highly enough!

[jhanic]

Enjoy, Patrick, enjoy!

John

[Jean]

Patrick, this is your first read!!!! God, I am jealous.oh yes, yes!

[Bethany]

I am so happy, Patrick, that you're finally meeting some of my favorite friends!

Memoirs of a Geisha my Arthur Golden. Really enjoying it.

[Erin]

Memoirs of a Geisha is an incredible book!

[Bethany]

I bought it after work last night and read about 325 pages.

[Erin]

Hatsumomo....what a bitch. :P

[Heather19]

Now finishing up, BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey.

I loved Bossypants! Probably one of the few books to cause me to continuously laugh out loud. Tina Fey is my idol.
Tina Fey is great, and I enjoyed her book. After ROADWORK, it was good to read something light - because now I am currently, finally, for the first time and at long last, reading

IT, by Stephen King

YES!!!!! :excited: :huglove:

[Bethany]

Hatsumomo....what a bitch. :P

To the nth degree. Sheesh! I really like that I read The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura at the first of the year. Knowing all about the tea ceremony and the history really has added depth to my reading.

[noal]

Nearly finished my first ever re-read of The Dark Tower series.(last 250 pages)

I have brought about ten SK books over the last week and i'm trying to decide what to read next!

(Although I will probably read 11/22/63 so i can join in the discussion!)

[divemaster]

Memoirs of a Geisha my Arthur Golden. Really enjoying it.

This is one of my all-time favorite books!

[Merlin1958]

Now finishing up, BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey.

I loved Bossypants! Probably one of the few books to cause me to continuously laugh out loud. Tina Fey is my idol.
Tina Fey is great, and I enjoyed her book. After ROADWORK, it was good to read something light - because now I am currently, finally, for the first time and at long last, reading

IT, by Stephen King

You in for a great read!!!!

[beam*seeker]

Memoirs of a Geisha my Arthur Golden. Really enjoying it.

This is one of my all-time favorite books!

Loved it so much I read it twice. Hatsumomo was a bitchin Psycho Hozebeast!

I am currently reading the Game of Thrones series. Finished Game of Thrones and need to buy the sequel ASAP.

[Ruthful]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51sDlGmwf8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Jorge]

Currently reading Drama: An Actor's Education by John Lithgow. Pretty light reading, but quite charming. Lithgow writes well, with a natural aptitude for storytelling.

[Jean]

Currently reading Drama: An Actor's Education by John Lithgow. Pretty light reading, but quite charming. Lithgow writes well, with a natural aptitude for storytelling.look who's talking... not only alive, but reading?! everyone misses you, monkeyface

[Odetta]

Currently reading Drama: An Actor's Education by John Lithgow. Pretty light reading, but quite charming. Lithgow writes well, with a natural aptitude for storytelling.

Oh... my... GOD... Jorge???? Could it be true? Are my eyes deceiving me?

[Bethany]

JORGE! I thought that old coot was dead.

I have started the Dragonriders of Pern series.

[Merlin1958]

JORGE! I thought that old coot was dead.

I have started the Dragonriders of Pern series.

Great books!!!

[Lost Rose]

Reading Buried Prey: John Sanford...have the whole series..then to People of the Masks: Kathleen and Michael Gear..have that whole series, too..rereading them, I should say...Love them...

[frik]

Really liked Blood Red. This sequel got me hooked from the start:

http://www.earthlingpub.com/images/blood-harvest-large.jpg

sk

[kluker]

(Don't kill me) The Twilight Series..

[OchrisO]

No need to kill you. You are punishing yourself enough as is. :)

[fernandito]

What Chris said :lol:

[harrison ryan]

This was quick and fun:
http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327934009l/11065176.jpg
Not exactly Hemingway, but what can I say? I like the show!
What's next? Hurm...

[Ka-mai]

No need to kill you. You are punishing yourself enough as is. :)

:lol:

I read the first one a couple months ago... it alternates between being hilariously bad and nauseatingly bad. The hilariously bad parts can actually be enjoyable... probably not in the way the author meant, though. :P

[Bethany]

Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey and Storm Front by Jim Butcher.

[Ricky]

Bethany has been reading more books than Ricky has. What has the world come to?!

[Ka-mai]

I started Let the Right One In today. I'm not sure if I'll keep reading it though, there's a lot of violence and perverts.

[Patrick]

...now I am currently, finally, for the first time and at long last, reading

IT, by Stephen King

Thanks for the kind comments and encouragement, Brownings Childe, John, Jean, Bethany, Heather, and Bill. I'm not even half way through, but this book is fantastic!


...
Memoirs of a Geisha my Arthur Golden. Really enjoying it.
That was a great book, Bethany.

[Ricky]

I started Let the Right One In today. I'm not sure if I'll keep reading it though, there's a lot of violence and perverts.

Keep reading. It's a good one.

[Ka-mai]

I started Let the Right One In today. I'm not sure if I'll keep reading it though, there's a lot of violence and perverts.

Keep reading. It's a good one.

It's getting a little better... I'm having problems with the names. Question: When a book is translated into another language, why don't they change the names? I like the idea of keeping them but it is just so confusing and I'm not sure on pronunciation, which bothers me. I just figure if you are going to change every other word in the book you might as well come up with a similar name that would be easier to keep track of. And what kind of jerk author puts both a Thomas and Tommy in as major characters?! :arg:

[DoctorDodge]

Yeah! Should've been "proper Tommy" and "other Tommy" instead, a lot less confusing! :lol:

EDIT: you know what the real joke is? My dad's name is Tom and my brother's Tommy, so it does happen. Especially with Thomases!

[SigTauGimp]

Finished up all the Dresden Files that are out, and am now slowly working my way through The Interpretation Of Murder, by Jed Rubenfeld.

[Ricky]

I started Let the Right One In today. I'm not sure if I'll keep reading it though, there's a lot of violence and perverts.

Keep reading. It's a good one.

It's getting a little better... I'm having problems with the names. Question: When a book is translated into another language, why don't they change the names? I like the idea of keeping them but it is just so confusing and I'm not sure on pronunciation, which bothers me. I just figure if you are going to change every other word in the book you might as well come up with a similar name that would be easier to keep track of. And what kind of jerk author puts both a Thomas and Tommy in as major characters?! :arg:

What's REALLY fun is trying to pronounce the Swedish towns and geography.

Scandvagsgatanskra, or stuff like that. :lol:

[Ka-mai]

When that happens I just think "Stramumblemumble" in my head, a la Eddie Izzard. :P

[Lurker]

I was going to start Simmon's Drood but wasn't sure if I needed to actually know anything about Drood. So, reading the Mystery of Edwin Drood.

[Thorin Oakenshield]

Currently Wolves of the Calla. Will also start The Hunger Games soon.

[Bethany]

Yeah! Should've been "proper Tommy" and "other Tommy" instead, a lot less confusing! :lol:

EDIT: you know what the real joke is? My dad's name is Tom and my brother's Tommy, so it does happen. Especially with Thomases!

My stepdad is Tommy and my ex-husband was a Tommy (I saw was because he is now known as Thomas and it just gripes my ass but that's just me) so my little sisters started the habit of calling the ex by his first and last name. Twenty five years later, my extended family still calls him that.

Umm, I'm starting whatever the second Dresden book is, to get this back on track.