What are you currently reading?

[John Blaze]

Welcome to the club, Patrick.

[fernandito]

Patrick! About time you come on board man !

[Erin]

:rock:

Sometimes I feel like GRRM should pay me for being an official ASOIAF spokesperson. :P But they really are that good. It easily replaced The Dark Tower as my favorite series of all time, and it's not even finished yet. Glad to see you reading them Patrick!

[Empath of the White]

The Stormcaller by Tom Lloyd, book 1 in his five-part series, The Twilight Reign. If you like Moorcock's Elric stories and epics in the vein of The Wheel of Time, I suggest this series. It deals with a warlord's ambition to ascend to Godhood even as a "shade" begins to turn the people of the Land against the Gods.

Its a fairly dark series, especially scenes where priests to the Gods are dragged before audiences and bloodily murdered or bound to the pillars of their Gods' temples by their own intestines and stoned to death. Also has a bit of a sword-n-sorcery feel, as the Land is populated by humans, elves, minotaurs, trolls, centaurs, wyverns and a few dragons here and there. Not too many of those about.

I did try to read A Game of Thrones, but I can't hear the characters talking for all the dice rolling. :lol1:

[noal]

Finished 11/22/63 and I was wondering what to squeeze in before TWTTK.

I chose 'Jerusalem- A Biography' by Simon Sebag Montefiore. I'm not religious but have always been fascinated by the history behind the troubles.

Cracking read so far...

[OchrisO]

I am reading Gardens of the Moon, book one of Malazan Book of the Fallen. I can't quite decide how I feel about it yet.

I got to book 3 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen, but I finally gave up on it. It's so fucken confusing. There's too much going on, and a bunch of the characters have very similar names. I liked some of it, but all in all I didn't think it was worth finishing the series.

Starting Under Heaven today, by Guy Gavriel Kay.

I was having that same problem and put it down for now in favor of Old Man's War by John Scalzi. I will probably try to get back to it later.

[John Blaze]

Well good luck with it. I'm a little too ADD for that shit. Under Heaven is working out awesome, though.

[Odetta]

Just finished Hunger Games and Catching Fire... now just need to read Mockingjay

[fernandito]

What did you think of both, O ?

[Odetta]

I really liked them... easy reads... finished the first one in 3 days and the second in 2 days... but they were fun.

[Mattrick]

I had trouble getting into Pride and Prejudice, I just don't think it was the book for me to read right now. I'll pick it up again one day when it is the right book and enjoy it. So I started reading The Human Factor which has been pretty interesting thus far, all about British Intelligence, be interesing to see what directions it goes. I've been wanting to read Graham Greene since Alex Garland (who is very good) seemed to be compared to a lot.

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[Jean]

bears love Graham Greene, especially Our Man In Havana

[Mattrick]

I also found Dolores Claireborne and Colorado Kid by Stephen King...anyone read them?

[Jean]

Dolores Claiborne, yes. Colorado Kid, no.

[Brice]

yes and yes.

[jhanic]

Yes and yes. I REALLY like Dolores Claiborne, but didn't care that much for Colorado Kid.

John

[beam*seeker]

He has two more books planned in the series Book 6 - The Winds of Winter and Book 7 - A Dream of Spring. According to him on his blog, it will be wrapped up then as he's already written outlines, knows the ending and has written many chapters in those books already.

thank god, i hate lack of closure! Considering I burned thru books 2-5, I am doing a re-read which is a nice dovetail into the HBO series, as I am currently on the first Tyrion chapter of Storm of Swords. Wow, I get SO MUCH more from the 2nd reading. I guess I get so obsessed with seeing how it turns out, the details are a blur the 1st read thru.

I was kind of surprised how long it took Winter to actually come, as those Starks were so compulsively reminding us it was coming...

[mae]

Finished 11/22/63 and I was wondering what to squeeze in before TWTTK.

I chose 'Jerusalem- A Biography' by Simon Sebag Montefiore. I'm not religious but have always been fascinated by the history behind the troubles.

Cracking read so far...

It looks like a great book. I have it, but haven't read it yet.

[frik]

Absolutely adore this series!

sk

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[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Gullivers Travels.

Also reading Origin of Species, the Bible, Lovecraft 1932-34 and rereading Nightmares and Dreamscapes.

[Patrick]

About half way through A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1), by George R. R. Martin.

This is amazing.

Welcome to the club, Patrick.

Patrick! About time you come on board man !

:rock:

Sometimes I feel like GRRM should pay me for being an official ASOIAF spokesperson. :P But they really are that good. It easily replaced The Dark Tower as my favorite series of all time, and it's not even finished yet. Glad to see you reading them Patrick!
Thanks, y'all. I'm at the point in the book where the s**t is really hitting the fan now. Holy crap!

[DoctorDodge]

That's probably where I'm at Patrick. The fan's getting really shitty at the moment, no doubt.

[John Blaze]

i envy you guys, reading it for the first time. :(

[DoctorDodge]

And by a slow reader, too, so when I finish 5 I won't have too long to wait until book 6! (It still goes against the grain to read a story that's unfinished, especially a great one, but like I said: this is definitely a case where being a slow reader comes in handy.)

[divemaster]

i envy you guys, reading it for the first time. :(

So what book is this, that I should read?

[DoctorDodge]

Doctor Who: Shada, of course! :P

Actually it's A Song of Ice and Fire series, the only remotely fantasy series I can be bothered to read that's not Lord of the Rings or doesn't have guns.

[John Blaze]

i envy you guys, reading it for the first time. :(

So what book is this, that I should read?
What he said, A song of Ice and Fire series, by George R.R. Martin. best series ever.

[OchrisO]

Right now I am reading The Last Colony, the third book in a space series by John Scalzi that starts with Old Man's War. I can't recommend it enough. Everyone who likes scifi books should pick up Old Man's War immediately.

[John Blaze]

Reading Catching Fire. It's not bad.

[frik]

Finally! :redface:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CwQluHne5Vo/TBgKBGStl1I/AAAAAAAAAvE/eQbPtiuesBY/s1600/Blockade+Billy.JPG

sk

[fernandito]

Reading Catching Fire. It's not bad.

I didn't like it. It feels like a rehash of book one, albeit with a few tweaks.

[mae]

Finally! :redface:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CwQluHne5Vo/TBgKBGStl1I/AAAAAAAAAvE/eQbPtiuesBY/s1600/Blockade+Billy.JPG

sk

I really liked this book a lot, even though I couldn't care less about baseball.

[harrison ryan]

I really liked this book a lot

Me, too! And the CD version has some excellent interior illustrations.


I didn't like it. It feels like a rehash of book one, albeit with a few tweaks.

Pretty much my criticism, too. It took me two tries to get through it, and I've yet to finish the third. I did think the first one was decent, though.

WAYCR: Time to dive back into Duma Key!

[Odetta]

Reading Catching Fire. It's not bad.

I didn't like it. It feels like a rehash of book one, albeit with a few tweaks.

I liked the tweaks, tho, but I am hoping that Mockingjay will be completely different!

[frik]

One of my guilty pleasures:

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sk

[John Blaze]

Reading the first two Xanth novels, as they were loaned to me by a friend. They're pretty entertaining.

[Ruthful]

The Crusader: The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan, by Timothy Stanley

The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan

Raging Bull: My Story, by Jake La Motta

Human Action: Scholars Edition, Ludwig Von Mises

Nazi Palestine: The Plans for the Extermination of the Jews in Palestine, by Klaus-Michael Mallmann

[mae]

Looking around Amazon for the most comprehensive book on the Titanic, one that would in detail cover its 100-year history from building, to sailing, to sinking, to discovering, etc. Most books I find seem to be about just the sinking itself, or not very thorough. Anyone seen something like what I'm looking for, maybe?

[Dan]

Just finished Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. It was a good read. He mixes fact and fiction very well. I am now about 50 pages into Under the Dome. I like how it starts strong.

[Jean]

I hope you will like it. Regrettably few people do; but bears love it.

[Odetta]

I really liked UTD as well!

[Jean]

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[The Road Virus]

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[Dan]

I'm now about 160 pages into UTD and it is great.

The Road Virus - I hope you enjoy Talisman. I really like that book.

[fernandito]

I love The Talisman. Such a damn great novel.

[velcro_fly]

Agreed!

[Patrick]

That's probably where I'm at Patrick. The fan's getting really shitty at the moment, no doubt.

i envy you guys, reading it for the first time. :(

And by a slow reader, too, so when I finish 5 I won't have too long to wait until book 6! (It still goes against the grain to read a story that's unfinished, especially a great one, but like I said: this is definitely a case where being a slow reader comes in handy.)
I should finish the book Sunday night. Then I'll have to decide whether to go straight into the second book (whichever one that is) or read something unrelated in between.

DoctorD, like you, it'll take me quite a while to get through the five books, if they're all as long as the first.

When is #6 expected to be released?



On a side note, I liked UTD too.

[John Blaze]

I think #1 is the shortest, Patrick. #2 is about the same length, and 3 and 4 and 5 get bigger. It's kinda like the HP series in that they get longer as you go along.

[The Road Virus]

Dan, thank you. I am 200 pages in and I am already so into it; it's very well written and I'm digging the plot as well.

[John Blaze]

I'm on Mockingjay, and it's really not great. Katpiss is a whiny lil dork who can't figure out what's obvious and bitches about people trying to help her. I'm only finishing it because I have a thing about finishing. But I'm glad it's the last book. 1 was good, 2 was ok, but 3 is sucking so far.

[TLC]

Katpiss..... HAHAHA!

[OchrisO]

I'm on Mockingjay, and it's really not great. Katpiss is a whiny lil dork who can't figure out what's obvious and bitches about people trying to help her. I'm only finishing it because I have a thing about finishing. But I'm glad it's the last book. 1 was good, 2 was ok, but 3 is sucking so far.

You realize she is a teenager and all teenagers are like that, right? Have fun with that a few years down the road. :)

[John Blaze]

1. If my kids are half the hunter Katpiss is at her age I'd be happy.
2. My kids will probably be even more spoiled.
3. I'mma make them read these books so they see how annoying teens are.

[harrison ryan]

Finished Duma Key. Now it's:

http://library.risingshadow.net/images/books/27458.jpg

[Brice]

:thumbsup:


...and then Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fthagn! Ph'nglui mglw'nfah Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!

[Patrick]

I think #1 is the shortest, Patrick. #2 is about the same length, and 3 and 4 and 5 get bigger. It's kinda like the HP series in that they get longer as you go along.
Yeah, I was afraid of that. :lol:

Actually I'm ok with it because this is so freaking good. I finished book #1 today. Loved it, and the ending definitely left me excited to start the next book. Great job, Mr. G;R.R.M.!

[Heather19]

I've been curious to start it, but I'm not sure if it's really my type of book. The only book I've read by him was Fevre Dream, which I loved! And have been wanting to read something else. Is it really fantasy oriented though, because I don't like that.

Oh and I also loved Under the Dome. Don't know why so many people hate it.

[DoctorDodge]

I've been curious to start it, but I'm not sure if it's really my type of book. The only book I've read by him was Fevre Dream, which I loved! And have been wanting to read something else. Is it really fantasy oriented though, because I don't like that.

I bloody hate fantasy Heather, and I've been freaking loving it so far. I think you'd enjoy it.

[fernandito]

I'm on Mockingjay, and it's really not great. Katpiss is a whiny lil dork who can't figure out what's obvious and bitches about people trying to help her. I'm only finishing it because I have a thing about finishing. But I'm glad it's the last book. 1 was good, 2 was ok, but 3 is sucking so far.

I had a feeling book three would be the weakest link. After finishing the second book, I couldn't ward off the sensation that the author only had one good idea that she tried to stretch over the course of two - three books. In all honesty, a lot of the stuff that takes place outside of the arenas bores me; very bland characterizations.

I'll read the third book because I too have a thing about not finishing sagas, but I'm highly skeptical at this point.

[fernandito]

I've been curious to start it, but I'm not sure if it's really my type of book. The only book I've read by him was Fevre Dream, which I loved! And have been wanting to read something else. Is it really fantasy oriented though, because I don't like that.


Yes and no. Yes, it takes place in a world with dragons and sorcerers and magic and shape shifters etc., etc. but the emphasis is not on the world but on it's vast array of characters. It's intensenly character driven, and when the supernatural elements arise they are in service to the story and it's characters, not the other way around.

[John Blaze]

What Feev said, Heather. I am usually not one for fantasy either and I love these books. They're not magic heavy, first off, there's very little magic, anyway. When there is magic it serves the storyline.

[Heather19]

Thanks guys. I'll try to check it out soon :)

[Jean]

I've been curious to start it, but I'm not sure if it's really my type of book. The only book I've read by him was Fevre Dream, which I loved! And have been wanting to read something else. Is it really fantasy oriented though, because I don't like that.

I bloody hate fantasy Heather, and I've been freaking loving it so far. I think you'd enjoy it.
bears too loathe fantasy... but if a book is good, genre doesn't matter. It's only when it is mediocre that genre counts.

[fernandito]

Thanks guys. I'll try to check it out soon :)

You know I'm going to be bugging the shit out of you now, right.

:)

[Heather19]

Thanks guys. I'll try to check it out soon :)

You know I'm going to be bugging the shit out of you now, right.

:)

Yes, so I'll warn you. By soon I mean maybe within the next few years :lol:

[divemaster]

Currently reading my LE Wind Through the Keyhole. Really liking it so far!

[Shadow]

Starship Troopers.

[Odetta]

I'm on Mockingjay, and it's really not great. Katpiss is a whiny lil dork who can't figure out what's obvious and bitches about people trying to help her. I'm only finishing it because I have a thing about finishing. But I'm glad it's the last book. 1 was good, 2 was ok, but 3 is sucking so far.

I finished Mockinjay 2 days ago, read it in a day... my least fave of the three. I truly truly disliked the ending.
But I am glad I read it, couldn't leave the story hanging.

[fernandito]

Starship Troopers.

I've been wanting to read that book ever since I found out it was a Heinlein novel. How is it ?

[divemaster]

Starship Troopers.

I've been wanting to read that book ever since I found out it was a Heinlein novel. How is it ?

It is all sorts of awesome.

[jhanic]

Starship Troopers.

I've been wanting to read that book ever since I found out it was a Heinlein novel. How is it ?

I really like it. I read it when it first came out (yes, I'm an oldie but a goodie). It's a very political book, though. A lot of people are turned off by the politics it seems to advocate.

John

[Shadow]

Starship Troopers.

I've been wanting to read that book ever since I found out it was a Heinlein novel. How is it ?

Ya it's pretty cool. It actually makes me think of the movie a different way to.

[Shadow]

Starship Troopers.

I've been wanting to read that book ever since I found out it was a Heinlein novel. How is it ?

I really like it. I read it when it first came out (yes, I'm an oldie but a goodie). It's a very political book, though. A lot of people are turned off by the politics it seems to advocate.


John

This is a good point about the book as well. But I thought it was really good.

[Ruthful]

The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan

[Emily]

I ditched all my plans of reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Hunger Games, and an ASoIaF re-read and started reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone today for the first time in years. I am actually surprised at how emotional I'm getting while reading. I suppose it makes sense because of how young I was when I read them, and how they basically were the gateway into the world of reading for me, but it still is surprising me. I actually cried (briefly, like a single tear) when I read the part where Hagrid buys Hedwig for Harry as his first ever real birthday present. I had totally forgotten Hagrid is the one who buys her.

I love these books.

[Jean]

bears too! :rose: :rose: :rose:

[jhanic]

I agree. I just finished a (multiple) reread of the entire series. It's truly amazing how good the books are!

John

[Odetta]

I just finished the whole series for the first time a few months ago! I really, really enjoyed it!

[Ricky]

For the first time in months, I finally had some free time where I'm not writing a paper or reading something for school, so I sat outside for almost 4 hours and began The Hunger Games. I really like it so far!

[Dan]

I just finished Heart-Shaped Box. It was pretty good. I suppose I unfairly compare it to King's books and shouldn't. I will try his other novel soon. I just started Pet Sematary tonight. I really like King's writing style from this era.

[Ricky]

I liked Heart-Shaped Box a lot better than Horns.

[Ruthful]

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[OchrisO]

I liked Heart-Shaped Box a lot better than Horns.

I loved Heart-Shaped Box, but I have taken two runs at Horns and still haven't been able to get into it enough to finish it. :(

[frik]

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sk

[Brice]

Heather's concerns about Martin's series echo my own. I've also read Fevre Dream and some shorter stories by him, but I don't really do much fantasy.


but if a book is good, genre doesn't matter. It's only when it is mediocre that genre counts.

What bears said. ;)

[OchrisO]

Change that with Game of Thrones. It is well worth it.

[Brice]

I will give it a try.

[frik]

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sk

[Brice]

*jealous* Very cool looking book.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas...along with others.

[frik]

*jealous* Very cool looking book.

It is a very cool book: From Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing to Val Lewton (even) and Terence Fisher; can't get much cooler than that.
No need to be jealous: it's still available for a cool price! :biggrin:

http://www.midmar.com/historyhammerstudoseries.html

sk

[pixiedark76]

I am reading "One Blood" from Qwantu Amaru. This book is awesome so far. It is about how a family has been cursed since slavery and how a man resurrecting the curse to get what he wants in life.

[fernandito]

Change that with Game of Thrones. It is well worth it.

I will give it a try.

"Do, or do not, there is no try."

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/10/06/article-1318093-0B803914000005DC-954_306x423.jpg

[DoctorDodge]

And feev, you've reminded me of one of the greatest combos ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsblDk2h3V4

[John Blaze]

James, :lol: I wish it had subtitles though. It's hard to understand the accent with no lips to read.

[DoctorDodge]

Watch Withnail & I. With subtitles. I know that the British accents in that are pretty strong in that film, but it's a good 'un!

[Ruthful]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lM4lBPYjRO0/Ts_0EGShRNI/AAAAAAAAAX0/OvpSeFqV1VM/s1600/The+Drawing+of+the+Three+by+Stephen+King.jpg

I forgot how much I loved this book.

[Patrick]

What's that, G? Any good?


Currently reading, A CLASH OF KINGS, by George R. R. Martin

[Yaksha]

Just started The Wind Through the Keyhole. So excited

[John Blaze]

Re-reading Shogun right now. I love this book. :D

[Odetta]

Fiftey Shades of Grey - it was time for a little smut ;)

[John Blaze]

Fiftey Shades of Grey - it was time for a little smut ;)

is that the book that supposedly started as Twilight fanfic? I've been hearing a lot about it.

[Brice]

:thumbsup:

Frik: I will have to get a copy when I go book shopping again.

[Odetta]

Fiftey Shades of Grey - it was time for a little smut ;)

is that the book that supposedly started as Twilight fanfic? I've been hearing a lot about it.

I have no idea... I don't think so, there isn't anything Twilight about it. Light BDSM

[John Blaze]

BDSM, Ey? I might have to read it, purely as research. :)

[Bethany]

I'm torn. You know I refuse to read the Kurrent Kool Kid book but I am intrigued to see what the Kelly Ripas of the world consider BDSM.

[boq]

I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying 'The Wind Through the Keyhole'.
I've been having a tough time with King recently... I've struggled through almost everything he's written since 'Cell' and completely gave up after two attempts at '11.22.63'.
'The Wind Through the Keyhole' is so readable and enjoyable though. Should finish it tomorrow :)

[fernandito]

:)

http://skfancast.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/wind-through-the-keyhole.jpg

[mae]

completely gave up after two attempts at '11.22.63'.

:panic: the mind boggles!

[fernandito]

To be quite frank I have little to no intention of reading 11/22/63. I too have been having a lot of trouble getting into anything King post-Cell and the only reason I was looking forward to WTTK is because it's a Dark Tower novel.

[WeDealInLead]

Cell and 11/22/63 aren't even close. It's more traditional King than The Wind is.

Anyways.. reading Robert McCammon - Swan Song and Stephen King - Duma Key. That's one of the few remaining I need to read.

[John Blaze]

I HATE Cell, and I loved 11/22/63, and I thought WTTK was a pretty good novella, I rank it up there with The Mist. :D

[noal]

Still reading Jerusalem- A Biography.

Trying to read it as quickly as time allows so I can get onto TWTTK as I can't read two books at once(It's just not cricket!).

The wait is killing me!

(and I have been staying off of here so that I don't break my golden rule):frown2:

[Brice]

waiting for a new SK book is unfathomable for me.

[Hammer]

Reading WTTK and the left behind series

[mystima]

Picked up WTTK at the local library Wednesday...am a few chapters in and finding it a bit hard to keep my head in the book for some reason....but am determined to finish it within the next week.

[OchrisO]

I have no idea when I will actually get to WTTK. I am finishing up The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson now, then I have Tricked by Kevin Hearne, Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed and Echoes of Betrayal by Elizabeth Moon all waiting in the wings and taking prescedent over a story within a story release by King for some reason.

[Ruthful]

To be quite frank I have little to no intention of reading 11/22/63. I too have been having a lot of trouble getting into anything King post-Cell and the only reason I was looking forward to WTTK is because it's a Dark Tower novel.

I stopped buying King books after the final volume of The Dark Tower-The Wind Through The Keyhole is the first one I've purchased since then-and have only read a few, e.g. Duma Key, Rise Before Sunset, etc... Not impressed by any of them. So far I'm enjoying the prequel to Wizard & Glass though.

[Merlin1958]

Reading TWTTKH and quite enjoying it!!!!

Are you all aware there will be a "New Gunslinger" in charge?


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?15011-Director-for-the-Day-The-quot-List-quot

Mind your manners!!! LOL

[Brice]

I too am reading TWTTKH. :D I am loving it. When a new King book comes out is the only time when all other books I'm reading get put on hold. If I have one page left in a book I'll stop to read the new King. It has always been that way and most of the time I'm reading 10-20 books at a time.

[noal]

It has always been that way and most of the time I'm reading 10-20 books at a time.

10-20!!

I just could not do that. I REALLY want to read WTTK but I can't just stop what I'm reading. My memory is terrible and I would come back to a book and have to skim what I had read so I could remember what the bugger was going on!

Bravo to Brice, multi-tasker extraordinaire! :thumbsup:

[Brice]

Actually it is a miracle I remember my name....and on one memorable occasion I literally did not. My memory is legendarily bad. The exception being books.

I find it difficult to focus on just one book at a time. I need distractions.

[mae]

To be quite frank I have little to no intention of reading 11/22/63. I too have been having a lot of trouble getting into anything King post-Cell and the only reason I was looking forward to WTTK is because it's a Dark Tower novel.

I stopped buying King books after the final volume of The Dark Tower

:panic: Blasphemy!

[becca69]

Fiftey Shades of Grey - it was time for a little smut ;)

is that the book that supposedly started as Twilight fanfic? I've been hearing a lot about it.

I have no idea... I don't think so, there isn't anything Twilight about it. Light BDSM

All my friends keep asking if I've read this. It's driving me nuts. So, is it worth picking up? I usually like my smut with a touch of the supernatural!

[noal]

Actually it is a miracle I remember my name....and on one memorable occasion I literally did not. My memory is legendarily bad. The exception being books.

I find it difficult to focus on just one book at a time. I need distractions.

Blimey, I've never forgotten my own name!

In reply to your second point; I'm the exact opposite. I lose myself in one story at a time and live that story until the end. The best authors are the ones where you never want the story to end.

[mystima]

Fiftey Shades of Grey - it was time for a little smut ;)

is that the book that supposedly started as Twilight fanfic? I've been hearing a lot about it.

I have no idea... I don't think so, there isn't anything Twilight about it. Light BDSM

All my friends keep asking if I've read this. It's driving me nuts. So, is it worth picking up? I usually like my smut with a touch of the supernatural!

So have you read the Anita Blake series? Or Meridith Gentry series...Both are by Laurell K. Hamilton...when i first started reading them i was like wow...

[Brice]

Actually it is a miracle I remember my name....and on one memorable occasion I literally did not. My memory is legendarily bad. The exception being books.

I find it difficult to focus on just one book at a time. I need distractions.

Blimey, I've never forgotten my own name!

In reply to your second point; I'm the exact opposite. I lose myself in one story at a time and live that story until the end. The best authors are the ones where you never want the story to end.

Oh, I lose myself too, but I'm the sort that needs a radio or tv blaring, people shouting, dogs barking, traffic noises.

And that is accounted for by inhuman amounts of intoxicating substances. Imagine a cop asking for your name and you having to pull out your id to tell him cause you don't know. This is where I was at. :lol:

[Merlin1958]

Actually it is a miracle I remember my name....and on one memorable occasion I literally did not. My memory is legendarily bad. The exception being books.

I find it difficult to focus on just one book at a time. I need distractions.

Blimey, I've never forgotten my own name!

In reply to your second point; I'm the exact opposite. I lose myself in one story at a time and live that story until the end. The best authors are the ones where you never want the story to end.

Oh, I lose myself too, but I'm the sort that needs a radio or tv blaring, people shouting, dogs barking, traffic noises.

And that is accounted for by inhuman amounts of intoxicating substances. Imagine a cop asking for your name and you having to pull out your id to tell him cause you don't know. This is where I was at. :lol:

So happy you are on the rebound and good to go!!! You're a good man, Mr. Brice!!!

[Jean]

I officially hate everyone who has read, is reading, or is about to read WTtK in the next future

[Brice]

This time I will have to accept bear's hate.

Thank you, Bill! :)

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Man, I'm glad I finished it yesterday. So since I am neither reading nor intending to read it in the near future, we're good right?

[Jean]

I have edited my post

:sulking:

[noal]

Actually it is a miracle I remember my name....and on one memorable occasion I literally did not. My memory is legendarily bad. The exception being books.

I find it difficult to focus on just one book at a time. I need distractions.

Blimey, I've never forgotten my own name!

In reply to your second point; I'm the exact opposite. I lose myself in one story at a time and live that story until the end. The best authors are the ones where you never want the story to end.

Oh, I lose myself too, but I'm the sort that needs a radio or tv blaring, people shouting, dogs barking, traffic noises.

And that is accounted for by inhuman amounts of intoxicating substances. Imagine a cop asking for your name and you having to pull out your id to tell him cause you don't know. This is where I was at. :lol:

Brice, I salute you.

I have been quite plastered as the English would say, but I have never forgotten my own name, obviously I am doing it wrong!

And no, I need quiet when I read. The information would just not sink in else!

[becca69]

So have you read the Anita Blake series? Or Meridith Gentry series...Both are by Laurell K. Hamilton...when i first started reading them i was like wow...

I read the first Anita Blake but stopped. I'm more of a J.R. Ward girl.

[John Blaze]

Has anyone read the Kim Harrison The Hollows series? Rachel Morgan? I hear it and Anita Blake are very similar, and I'm not sure which ones to read.

[becca69]

Has anyone read the Kim Harrison The Hollows series? Rachel Morgan? I hear it and Anita Blake are very similar, and I'm not sure which ones to read.

I really like The Hollows series after the first book - it just seemed a bit hard to get into at first. There is a lot of background you have to read about to figure what's going on.

[frik]

It has been on my shelves for a couple of months, so Dan Simmons' latest is next:

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/simmons09_b.jpg

sk

[Hammer]

Just finished WTTK nice story nothing earth shattering reminded me too mutch of the talisman (boy runs off in search of magic to save mother)

[John Blaze]

Has anyone read the Kim Harrison The Hollows series? Rachel Morgan? I hear it and Anita Blake are very similar, and I'm not sure which ones to read.

I really like The Hollows series after the first book - it just seemed a bit hard to get into at first. There is a lot of background you have to read about to figure what's going on.
Thanks for the info, Becca. What caught my eye was all the titles being plays on classic Western movie titles. :)

[becca69]

That's what caught my eye too.

[WeDealInLead]

Stephen King - Duma Key
Bentley Little - The Mailman
Tim Curran - Graveworm

[candy]

trying to work my way through wind through the key hole

[fernandito]

I'm loving Wind Through the Keyhole.

[John Blaze]

I liked it well enough. I read that and Abe Lincoln Vamp Hunter this week, I liked them both. Nothing very substantial, though.

I'm reading The Joy Luck Club, just because I never have read the whole thing. I'm gonna pick up the Rachel Morgan series here soon.

[candy]

I'm loving Wind Through the Keyhole.

I'm struggling to be honest, I am enjoying the story within the story within the story? If thats the right amount?

I will finish it then go to the thread

[alkanto]

I'm loving Wind Through the Keyhole.

I'm struggling to be honest, I am enjoying the story within the story within the story? If thats the right amount?

I will finish it then go to the thread

I feel the same way. I'm almost done with it...but I started the day it came out. I should have been able to read it in one sitting. But I just didn't love first story, with the skinwalker. I'll have to finish and discuss it fully in the thread, as you mentioned.

[Ricky]

Yeah, the Skinwalker thing didn't really do it for me. I feel like the concept was awesome, but was kind of wasted and used as a plot point in order to get to the actual Wind Through the Keyhole story.

I ordered Catching Fire from B&N and am waiting for it to get here. :panic:

[John Blaze]

I loved the Tim Stoutheart story, the rest was just filler, to me. Maybe sai King should read Tales of Dunk and Egg and get an idea, it's kind of what he was trying to do, I think.

[fernandito]

I just got to the Tim Southeart portion last night, only about one or two pages in.

I'm loving Roland's story so far, to be honest. Perhaps I'm being a bit biased, but I'm fascinated with anything Roland pre-Gunslinger. It's great being able to read his thought processes and his doubts through his own perspective, knowing the man he'll eventually become. Lurve it.

I'll give my full assessment once I'm finished. Do we have a thread dedicated to WTTK discussion?

[Ricky]

We do. I think it's called "General TWTTK Discussion" or something like that. It's in The Oracle (I think?)

EDIT: Nope, not the Oracle. Here it is:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?14976-General-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole

[fernandito]

Schweet. Thanks Rick.

[Ricky]

No es una problema.

[ELazansky]

I just started Lord of the Rings...I figure if I could make it through A Song of Ice and Fire, then LOTR should be no problem.

[jhanic]

Eric, you're in for a real treat!

John

[Faddah Callahan]

Just finished "Sarah" by Orson Scott Card. I did not know the man was a Mormon...

[jhanic]

And that matters because...?

John

[Hammer]

showdown by Ted Dekker...............AWESOME

[Faddah Callahan]

And that matters because...?

John

Heh. Nothing really, it's just interesting to learn something new about the people you read. And it helps explain why someone I generally associate with sci-fi would write a book about Biblical women.

[fernandito]

Good to see you back here, jackass. :)

You read the Ender saga yet ?

[Parhelia]

Just finished book 2 of the Hunger Games, I like the story.
Also reading the Hiram Key - interesting

[Ricky]

Catching Fire just came! :excited:

[Parhelia]

You'll like it, continues right where the first left off.
Now I have to wait for my wife to finish the third before I get a hold of it.

[Ricky]

I read 90 pages today. Would've read more but didn't want to miss any of the finales tonight.

It is really, really good so far. I am impressed.

[Dan]

Just started Everything's Eventual. I finished TWTTKH last night and figured I need to hear The Little Sisters of Eluria. First story was very creepy.

[Faddah Callahan]

Good to see you back here, jackass. :)

You read the Ender saga yet ?

Haw! I do live. Occasionally.

And I must admit, I never got around to "Speaker For the Dead." "Ender's Game," ja, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Solid, readable prose. A couple of nice pieces. I still remember the bit about Ender being old enough to know the rules of manly sport, but kicking the chap's teeth in anyway. How many books are there anyway?

[Yaksha]

Just finished The Talisman and am about to start Black House. I have to say I liked The Talisman alot more than i thought I would because I though the very beginning was very slow and kind of dull to me but it got alot better as the story went on. I am very much looking forward to Black House.

[beam*seeker]

Almost thru the A Song of Ice & Fire reread. Dang I wish he'd finish.

[mystima]

am starting this

http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/wp-content/images/Anita_Blake/title_Bullet.jpg

[WeDealInLead]

I just finished Rusting Chickens by Gene O'Neil and The Mailman by Bentley Little. Both highly recommended. Currently reading Duma Key and Space Odyssey 2010. It's as good as the first one.

That picture of Mila is finger licking good.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Catching Fire, so far not as good as Hunger Games.

[ELazansky]

Catching Fire, so far not as good as Hunger Games.

I agree. It gets better towards the end. I'm hoping Mockingjay finishes the series out with a bang.

[Brice]

I just finished Rusting Chickens by Gene O'Neil and The Mailman by Bentley Little. Both highly recommended. Currently reading Duma Key and Space Odyssey 2010. It's as good as the first one.

That picture of Mila is finger licking good.

I just love Bentley Little and I've yet to read that one.

[WeDealInLead]

I have a collection of his stories with a very imaginative title. It's called The Collection. I haven't read it yet and I have to admit I read The Mailman because CD reprinted it. I have the original paperback though, it set me back two whole dollars. It flows very smoothly and chapters are relatively short which makes it perfect for reading at work at breaks etc.

[Ruthful]

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327967797l/9581485.jpg

[Ruthful]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c1sowuIzs6o/TbGMp6aJuVI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/At0NMg0xrQE/s320/book+cover.jpg

[Dan]

I just finished Everything's Eventual and have to say I very much enjoyed it. The title story was very good as was 1408. Of course The Little Sisters of Eluria was the reason I picked it up, but all the stories were very good.

[Brice]

I have a collection of his stories with a very imaginative title. It's called The Collection. I haven't read it yet and I have to admit I read The Mailman because CD reprinted it. I have the original paperback though, it set me back two whole dollars. It flows very smoothly and chapters are relatively short which makes it perfect for reading at work at breaks etc.

I've read quite a few of his. The Collection is great and one of the stories (The Washingtonians) was the basis for the Masters Of horror ep. of the same name. Highly enjoyable collection. My favorite so far is The Store though. The Store itself is a rather obvious twisted version of Wal-Mart and since I work for Sam's I took particular pleasure in it. I love CDs books. I don't really know why I've still never bought from them (though I own quite a few). I guess now it's just a matter of the right book at the right time (financially).

I am currently reading submissions for this: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?15022-In-Mint-Condition-%28working-title%29 I LOVE the idea of helping to edit a book.

[Dan]

I've been listening to The Frankenstein audiobook for a few days now. I am 3/4 of the way through and still have not been interested in it. I had a similar experience with Dracula, but stuck through and enjoyed it by about 1/4 of the way into it. I just don't know if I will like Frankenstein. Part of my brain keeps trying to compare it to Young Frankenstein. They are nothing alike, by the way.

[Merlin1958]

I've been listening to The Frankenstein audiobook for a few days now. I am 3/4 of the way through and still have not been interested in it. I had a similar experience with Dracula, but stuck through and enjoyed it by about 1/4 of the way into it. I just don't know if I will like Frankenstein. Part of my brain keeps trying to compare it to Young Frankenstein. They are nothing alike, by the way.

I too had trouble with "Frankenstein". Shelley could be somewhat "heavy handed" if you know what I mean. Dracula, on the other hand grabbed me almost from the start. I really enjoyed the Letter writing/journal technique of writing and of course the subject matter. Great book!!!!

[OchrisO]

I just finished up Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris and Tricked by Kevin Hearne. Now I am reading The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie.

Anyone who likes The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher should give The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne a whirl. The first book of the series is called Hounded.
http://www.kevinhearne.com/books

[Patrick]

Finished A CLASH OF KINGS (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2), by George R.R. Martin

Currently reading THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE, by Stephen King

[mystima]

I just finished up Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris and Tricked by Kevin Hearne. Now I am reading The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie.

Anyone who likes The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher should give The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne a whirl. The first book of the series is called Hounded.
http://www.kevinhearne.com/books

How was Deadlocked...am waiting to get it from the library when i finish the other two books i have here...am reading these two now...although it looks i read the wrong book first....lol...was supposed to read flirt first....oh well...hehehe
http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/wp-content/images/Anita_Blake/title_Flirt.jpg
http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/wp-content/images/Anita_Blake/ab20_us_2011.jpg

[OchrisO]

I just finished up Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris and Tricked by Kevin Hearne. Now I am reading The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie.

Anyone who likes The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher should give The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne a whirl. The first book of the series is called Hounded.
http://www.kevinhearne.com/books

How was Deadlocked...am waiting to get it from the library when i finish the other two books i have here...am reading these two now...although it looks i read the wrong book first....lol...was supposed to read flirt first....oh well...hehehe
http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/wp-content/images/Anita_Blake/title_Flirt.jpg
http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/wp-content/images/Anita_Blake/ab20_us_2011.jpg

I enjoyed it. It wasn't my favorite of the series by any means, but it seems to be getting a lot of horrible reviews on Goodreads that I don't really think it deserves.

[Ricky]

Finished Catching Fire last night and loved it! I thought it was on-par with The Hunger Games, if not better. Really looking forward to getting Mockingjay now.

[Heather19]

Just finished The Talisman and am about to start Black House. I have to say I liked The Talisman alot more than i thought I would because I though the very beginning was very slow and kind of dull to me but it got alot better as the story went on. I am very much looking forward to Black House.

How far into the story till you got into it? I got a little over 100 pages and stopped cause I couldn't take it.




I just finished Rusting Chickens by Gene O'Neil and The Mailman by Bentley Little. Both highly recommended. Currently reading Duma Key and Space Odyssey 2010. It's as good as the first one.

That picture of Mila is finger licking good.

I just love Bentley Little and I've yet to read that one.

I read one Bentley Little and it's scared me away from ever reading another one of his books again :lol:

[fernandito]

Finished Catching Fire last night and loved it! I thought it was on-par with The Hunger Games, if not better. Really looking forward to getting Mockingjay now.

It was decent enough, but it felt like too much of a rehash of book 1 for my liking.



Just finished The Talisman and am about to start Black House. I have to say I liked The Talisman alot more than i thought I would because I though the very beginning was very slow and kind of dull to me but it got alot better as the story went on. I am very much looking forward to Black House.

How far into the story till you got into it? I got a little over 100 pages and stopped cause I couldn't take it.

GTFO.

[jhanic]

I'm about two-thirds of the way through Brian James Freeman's The Painted Darkness. A very interesting read.

John

[Ricky]

Just finished The Talisman and am about to start Black House. I have to say I liked The Talisman alot more than i thought I would because I though the very beginning was very slow and kind of dull to me but it got alot better as the story went on. I am very much looking forward to Black House.

How far into the story till you got into it? I got a little over 100 pages and stopped cause I couldn't take it.

GTFO.

QFT.

[Jean]

????????????????? Heather love :rose: it's time to try again......

[candy]

????????????????? Heather love :rose: it's time to try again......

yes

[Heather19]

????????????????? Heather love :rose: it's time to try again......

Sadly no. There's many other books out there that I'm sure I'll enjoy more before I attempt another read of that one. Maybe some day, in the far distant future. 100 pages is alot more than I usually give a book I don't like :lol:

And not to break your heart, but I picked up Black House awhile ago. Read the first chapter and put it down :( Let's blame it on my reader's block... Will try again at some point.

[fernandito]

NO CARNIVALE THEN

[Heather19]

That wasn't the deal!

[divemaster]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.

[Merlin1958]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.

Well, maybe 5x, but definitely better IMHO

[DoctorDodge]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.

Well, maybe 5x, but definitely better IMHO

QFT. Black House is a fucking masterpiece, no question in my mind it's one of his best.


NO CARNIVALE THEN

FUCK YEAAAAAAH! No, seriously, be fair, I mean Heather said she couldn't get through Withnail & I, but I still gave Carnivale a shot...then again, that did turn into one of the most dissapointing tv shows I've watched lately. Yeah, you might have a point there, feev.

FUCK YEAAAAAAH!

[Merlin1958]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.

Well, maybe 5x, but definitely better IMHO

QFT. Black House is a fucking masterpiece, no question in my mind it's one of his best.


NO CARNIVALE THEN

FUCK YEAAAAAAH! No, seriously, be fair, I mean Heather said she couldn't get through Withnail & I, but I still gave Carnivale a shot...then again, that did turn into one of the most dissapointing tv shows I've watched lately. Yeah, you might have a point there, feev.

FUCK YEAAAAAAH!

QFT? what does that mean? I just LOVE BH was more about the fact that I enjoyed Talisman as well. BH is an awesome freaking book!!!!!


Carnivale broke my heart!!!!

[divemaster]

QFT = "Quoted for Truth"

[Dan]

I loved Talisman and Black House. I have really liked every King book I've read so far. That being said, I'm a huge Cardinals fan so I don't think I can read Faithful. But if that is the last book left to complete my reading of King, I might at least peruse through it.

[Brice]

Just finished The Talisman and am about to start Black House. I have to say I liked The Talisman alot more than i thought I would because I though the very beginning was very slow and kind of dull to me but it got alot better as the story went on. I am very much looking forward to Black House.

How far into the story till you got into it? I got a little over 100 pages and stopped cause I couldn't take it.




I just finished Rusting Chickens by Gene O'Neil and The Mailman by Bentley Little. Both highly recommended. Currently reading Duma Key and Space Odyssey 2010. It's as good as the first one.

That picture of Mila is finger licking good.

I just love Bentley Little and I've yet to read that one.

I read one Bentley Little and it's scared me away from ever reading another one of his books again :lol:

That is what he's supposed to do dear. Come on! I'll read you a nice bedtime story. :couple:

[Jean]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.Yes. At least. I don't know if the quantitative approach works here at all: to me, they are in entirely different leagues.

[WeDealInLead]

I agree about BH > Talisman. Not sure how many times. I like The Talisman a lot too, it's just BH was a lot more concise and the writting was a lot stronger.

As far as the Bentley comment - I'd say no higher praise could be given to a horror writter.

[Heather19]

Well maybe I used the wrong word, I didn't mean scared as in it terrified me to read it. As you all know I love a good scary book. And the scarier the better. What I meant was I was horrified and disgusted (and not in a good way :lol:) by what I read, that I have no desire to pick up another book by him. I read The University, has anyone here read it? Maybe his other books are alot better than this one? I'll take suggestions, just as long as its nothing like that one.

And I will attempt Black House again soon :)

[Odetta]

I'm torn. You know I refuse to read the Kurrent Kool Kid book but I am intrigued to see what the Kelly Ripas of the world consider BDSM.

It's pretty light... compared to some of the kinky shit I have read...

[Merlin1958]

I loved Talisman and Black House. I have really liked every King book I've read so far. That being said, I'm a huge Cardinals fan so I don't think I can read Faithful. But if that is the last book left to complete my reading of King, I might at least peruse through it.

I will not collect that cursed book nor, will I read it. It's pure fiction!!!! LOL

[candy]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.

I think I am one of the few people that prefer Talisman over Blackhouse. I loved the writing, the setting and of course Wolf.

Blackhouse seemed staple King to me, which i did love dont get me wrong, but if I was to choose just one book that i was to read over and over it would be Talisman over Blackhouse.

[John Blaze]

I agree with Candy.

[frik]

http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/mclarty01.jpg

sk

[velcro_fly]

Black House is 10 times better than The Talisman. At least.

I think I am one of the few people that prefer Talisman over Blackhouse. I loved the writing, the setting and of course Wolf.

Blackhouse seemed staple King to me, which i did love dont get me wrong, but if I was to choose just one book that i was to read over and over it would be Talisman over Blackhouse.

Absolutely!

[Brice]

Well maybe I used the wrong word, I didn't mean scared as in it terrified me to read it. As you all know I love a good scary book. And the scarier the better. What I meant was I was horrified and disgusted (and not in a good way :lol:) by what I read, that I have no desire to pick up another book by him. I read The University, has anyone here read it? Maybe his other books are alot better than this one? I'll take suggestions, just as long as its nothing like that one.

And I will attempt Black House again soon :)

Heather, since I really don't see Little's stuff as that extreme ( I read a lot of stuff that definitely is)I don't really know what to say. Pick up The Collection; it's all short stories so you can read in small doses and you're bound to find stuff you like. I don't really recall anything in The University that was that bad, but it's been years since I've read it.
Maybe I've forgotten. I may need to read it again. Can I ask specifically what bothered you in it?

I have grown to like The Talisman and Black House about equally, but in different ways. Initially I wasn't overly thrilled with Black House ( I still liked it) because it's so much different from Talisman which was one I loved since it first came out...or round about then.

[Patrick]

...

I think I am one of the few people that prefer Talisman over Blackhouse. I loved the writing, the setting and of course Wolf.

Blackhouse seemed staple King to me, which i did love dont get me wrong, but if I was to choose just one book that i was to read over and over it would be Talisman over Blackhouse.


I agree with Candy.


Absolutely!

Add me to this list.



... Initially I wasn't overly thrilled with Black House ( I still liked it) because it's so much different from Talisman which was one I loved since it first came out...or round about then.
Brice's quoted comment says it for me.

[WeDealInLead]

Iain M. Banks - The State of the Art
Tolkien - The Fellowship of the Ring

[Heather19]

Well maybe I used the wrong word, I didn't mean scared as in it terrified me to read it. As you all know I love a good scary book. And the scarier the better. What I meant was I was horrified and disgusted (and not in a good way :lol:) by what I read, that I have no desire to pick up another book by him. I read The University, has anyone here read it? Maybe his other books are alot better than this one? I'll take suggestions, just as long as its nothing like that one.

And I will attempt Black House again soon :)

Heather, since I really don't see Little's stuff as that extreme ( I read a lot of stuff that definitely is)I don't really know what to say. Pick up The Collection; it's all short stories so you can read in small doses and you're bound to find stuff you like. I don't really recall anything in The University that was that bad, but it's been years since I've read it.
Maybe I've forgotten. I may need to read it again. Can I ask specifically what bothered you in it?

The problem I had with it, was that it was literally all just sex, from beginning to end. Nothing else. And some of it was a little crazy...
I really don't like a lot of sex in my books, especially if that's all there is and nothing more. I'll see if I can find this collection though. Oh and I wouldn't recommend reading it again. It's probably best forgotten :lol:

[fernandito]

...

I think I am one of the few people that prefer Talisman over Blackhouse. I loved the writing, the setting and of course Wolf.

Blackhouse seemed staple King to me, which i did love dont get me wrong, but if I was to choose just one book that i was to read over and over it would be Talisman over Blackhouse.


I agree with Candy.


Absolutely!

Add me to this list.


Make that five.

[Ricky]

...

I think I am one of the few people that prefer Talisman over Blackhouse. I loved the writing, the setting and of course Wolf.

Blackhouse seemed staple King to me, which i did love dont get me wrong, but if I was to choose just one book that i was to read over and over it would be Talisman over Blackhouse.


I agree with Candy.


Absolutely!

Add me to this list.


Make that five.

Six.

[Brice]

Well maybe I used the wrong word, I didn't mean scared as in it terrified me to read it. As you all know I love a good scary book. And the scarier the better. What I meant was I was horrified and disgusted (and not in a good way :lol:) by what I read, that I have no desire to pick up another book by him. I read The University, has anyone here read it? Maybe his other books are alot better than this one? I'll take suggestions, just as long as its nothing like that one.

And I will attempt Black House again soon :)

Heather, since I really don't see Little's stuff as that extreme ( I read a lot of stuff that definitely is)I don't really know what to say. Pick up The Collection; it's all short stories so you can read in small doses and you're bound to find stuff you like. I don't really recall anything in The University that was that bad, but it's been years since I've read it.
Maybe I've forgotten. I may need to read it again. Can I ask specifically what bothered you in it?

The problem I had with it, was that it was literally all just sex, from beginning to end. Nothing else. And some of it was a little crazy...
I really don't like a lot of sex in my books, especially if that's all there is and nothing more. I'll see if I can find this collection though. Oh and I wouldn't recommend reading it again. It's probably best forgotten :lol:

Never ever NEVER read Ed Lee books. He makes Little (and nearly everyone else) look positively puritanical.

[noal]

Last chapter of 'Jerusalem- A Biography'

Gahhh, It feels like the longest book in my life!

(waiting to read WTTK)!:excited:

[mae]

Last chapter of 'Jerusalem- A Biography'

Gahhh, It feels like the longest book in my life!

(waiting to read WTTK)!:excited:

How is it?

[Patrick]

Finished THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE yesterday.

Going to read BLOCKADE BILLY, by the same author, today.

[Brice]

What author could that possibly be? :orely:

[stkmw02]

I'm hoping to finish The Composers: A Hystery of Music by Kevin Reeves today. Awesome book with hysterical historical facts on classic composers. It's been a great background read for me while I've been extra busy the past few weeks, but I'm tired of reading bits of information slowly and ready to move on.

So, I'll read a few children's books quickly... Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories by Audrey Penn, The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems, The Case of the School Ghost by Dori Hillestad Butler. Maybe I'll start Pirates: The Ring of Hope by Daryl K. Cobb. I might even write out some reviews for a few others I've read and have been procrastinating...

But I'm not sure what grown-up book to start next. Perhaps I'll knock out the new King graphic novels I got?

[WeDealInLead]

I needed a light read so I started the first Harry Potter book.

[Brice]

The Hunger Games

[stkmw02]

The Hunger Games
Nice! Let me know if you start on the second book... I haven't started it yet.

[Heather19]

Going to read BLOCKADE BILLY, by the same author, today.

Just picked that up a few weeks ago, haven't read it yet though. Let me know how you like it.

Currently reading Cannery Row by John Steinbeck as a favor for a friend who I keep making read some King :lol:

[Ricky]

Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins.

Just started it today and it's pretty good so far. It's had an (understandably) slow start, but I'm really enjoying the character and plot revelations along the way.

[John Blaze]

The Memory Of Earth, Orson Scott Card

[Brice]

The Hunger Games
Nice! Let me know if you start on the second book... I haven't started it yet.

Right on! I will. The plan is to read them all though since I borrowed them all. Plans could change if it sucks, but so far I'm enjoying it. :)

[Mattrick]

Two parts of Crime and Punishment to go. Such an enthralling and well written book! I was expecting a harder, slower read as The Idiot by Dostoevsky was but I find myself reading 30-50 pages in a sitting most times, just hard to put down.

[WeDealInLead]

Oh my god, The Idiot. That was my work reading for a few months and I never finished it. I moved to a different location and when I was packing my stuff from my slot, I left the book there. I might brave it soon-ish though. Sometimes age brings a different perspective to books.

[noal]

Last chapter of 'Jerusalem- A Biography'

Gahhh, It feels like the longest book in my life!

(waiting to read WTTK)!:excited:

How is it?

Jerusalem?

I started reading because I wanted to know what all the troubles were about...

...boy, do I know now!

In the strongest possible terms, as an atheist, I find it all so terribly sad that people will fight so long and hard over a piece of land that holds significance to them solely because of what they have learned through their holy books. Of course, anybody who is religious will tell me different, but to me it just doesn't make any sense.

Family is the most important thing a human can have, or experiences within life/nature etc.

I really don't mean to get all high and mighty but when more people are bothered with the Facebook stock price or what car they drive, then you really have to question the system we live in?!

Has anybody heard of Derrick Jenson?
I don't agree with everything he says but I do believe that the human population does need to take a good long look at itself.

I apologise if this is slightly too serious but I have had an awful lot to drink tonight!
:drool:

[Mattrick]

The Idiots a great book. I imagne I'll read it much faster the second time through it's just a heck of a lot to digest.

[Jean]

can't wait for you to read The Karamazov Brothers

[OchrisO]

Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

[Patrick]

Finished THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE yesterday.

Going to read BLOCKADE BILLY, by the same author, today.


What author could that possibly be? :orely:
:lol:




Going to read BLOCKADE BILLY, by the same author, today.

Just picked that up a few weeks ago, haven't read it yet though. Let me know how you like it.

Currently reading Cannery Row by John Steinbeck as a favor for a friend who I keep making read some King :lol:
BLOCKADE was a short, satifying read.

I haven't read Steinbeck in years, hope you enjoy it!

I've now moved on to third book in the Ice and Fire series, A STORM OF SWORDS. This is going to take a while. :)

[WeDealInLead]

Neil Gaiman - Stardust

[Patrick]

Neil Gaiman - Stardust:thumbsup:

[WeDealInLead]

I love Gaiman. His prose is clear, flows perfectly and he still manages to throw a curveball at you. Other authors (later Simmons, e.i. Black Hills) make me want to put my head through a wall because books read like a lecture and not a story... such is not the case with Gaiman. I think the only one I still haven't read is Bad Omen. I'm waiting to find it in paperback on the cheap.

[Brice]

game of thrones

[noal]

WTTK!!

At last!:excited:

[John Blaze]

Book two of Orson Scott Card's Homecoming series. I'm really enjoying it so far.

[Patrick]

I love Gaiman. His prose is clear, flows perfectly and he still manages to throw a curveball at you. Other authors (later Simmons, e.i. Black Hills) make me want to put my head through a wall because books read like a lecture and not a story... such is not the case with Gaiman. I think the only one I still haven't read is Bad Omen. I'm waiting to find it in paperback on the cheap.
Well said! I love Gaiman's style and stories.


game of thrones
Good for you, Brice. Let us know what you think.


WTTK!!

At last!:excited:
Enjoy!

[WeDealInLead]

William Meikle - Crustaceans

[Brice]

So far I'm liking it Patrick! :)

[Patrick]

So far I'm liking it Patrick! :)
Awesome! I knew you would!

[WeDealInLead]

Kage Baker - Rude Mechanicals

[Brice]

So far I'm liking it Patrick! :)
Awesome! I knew you would!

Well, it's actually not the sort of thing that would normally interest me, but it's so well done.

[stkmw02]

Today I'm going to knock out some of those new King graphic novels I obtained. My reading really has slowed down... I'll start with The Stand and more on The Dark Tower. Happy reading, all.

[sgc1999]

IT :mummy::ghost_002::emot-cthulhu::cyclops::mad1: :belial:

[Heather19]

Nice :thumbsup: