What are you currently reading?

[WeDealInLead]

Gene Wolfe - The Citadel of the Autarch. Last in a series though he later added two more.

I'm planning on finishing The Citadel, then the last in Vance's Dying Earth series, Herbert's God Emperor of Dune and possibly Clarke's Space Odyssey books before the end of the year.

Just finished The Drop by Dennis Lehane. 4/5.

[Ruthful]

Custer, by Larry McMurtry

[stkmw02]

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[SystemCrashOverRide]

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[fearless-freak]

Elric of Melniboné & Other Stories by Michael Moorcock

[Erin]

Started "Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff after finishing "Revival" last night.

[CRinVA]

Just finished Brsinger, by Christopher Paolini and Road Rage by King and Hill (both on Audio)

Reading Revival on Kindle; listening to Blockade Billy on CD audio book and Mentats of Dune ( a real by gosh hold in your hand book)

[Tommy]

Endless Night by Agatha Christie

[goheat]

I've been reading the Inspector Banks series (British detective) by Peter Robinson on my Kindle Paperwhite, switching up between every few to something else. Just started Dark Screams: Volume One (ebook-only) edited by Brian James Freeman and Richard Chizmar of the Cemetery Dance Publications. It includes Weeds by Stephen King.

[ladysai]

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[skyofcrack]

I've been plowing my way through the DT books since Thanksgiving. I'm half-way through W&G. I will continue on and read every single King book/short story in order of publication.

[Stebbins]

Caught my eye at the library:

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[Bev Vincent]

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[Bev Vincent]

I've been reading the Inspector Banks series (British detective) by Peter Robinson on my Kindle Paperwhite

Have you seen any of the BBC adaptations? It's pretty good.

[goheat]

I've been reading the Inspector Banks series (British detective) by Peter Robinson on my Kindle Paperwhite

Have you seen any of the BBC adaptations? It's pretty good.

No, I planned on watching them after I've plowed through all of the novels. That's what I did with Harry Potter too!

[frik]

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the best classic monster movie fanzine ever!

sk

[Cordial Jim]

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[Ricky]

Started Revival yesterday.

[CRinVA]

Finished The King/Hill Road Rage CD (Throttle and Duel) and moved on to The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.
On my Kindle I finished Revival and am now reading Dark Screams Vol I. Finished King's Weeds and now onto The Price You Pay by Kelley Armstrong.

Meanwhile Mentats of Dune sits partially read on my nightstand. I may have to start over at the beginning! :-)

[WeDealInLead]

Are all the Dune books written by Herbert's son and Anderson as good as the original novels? I'm almost finished with God Emperor. I like the idea of more stories but I also like what Dan Simmons planned for Hyperion...no sequels, prequels or shared universe stories by his family or anyone else.

[Stockerlone]

Aus dunklen Federn
German Horror Antho. with storys from some friends...
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[CRinVA]

Are all the Dune books written by Herbert's son and Anderson as good as the original novels? I'm almost finished with God Emperor. I like the idea of more stories but I also like what Dan Simmons planned for Hyperion...no sequels, prequels or shared universe stories by his family or anyone else.

People either love or hate the Dune books penned by son Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson. Personally, I like them. Besides if you just read the six Frank Herbert books it ends on a cliff hanger. The enw books end the story as well as fill in the gaps of the Butlerian Jihad, the 3-4 decades before Dune, creation of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, ....

By the way, God Emperor is probably the hardest to get through of all the Dune books in my honest opinion!

[ladysai]

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[fearless-freak]

The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Just started. 50 pages in.

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[fernandito]

I have a very jaded disposition toward the Dune series; my ex girlfriend of 3 years let me borrow the first book. I must have read about 300-400 pages before the day we broke up hahaha. After that, I was never able to complete it.

I'd love to give it another shot someday.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

So far I'm really enjoying it, but I've had such a small sample of the series. I've heard that Frank Herbert is only responsible for a few books and then it was picked up by his...son? I've heard it takes off in very different directions.

But I found some nice BCE's of the original trilogy, they look and feel like 1st/1sts but without ANY of the value, so I'm pleasantly reading those.

[WeDealInLead]

Larry Niven - Ringworld

I had to stop Rhialto the Marvelous by Jack Vance. The whole book felt pointless. It was just more silly adventures of verbose, eccentric, scoundrel magicians. The first book was the best and I hate to say it, I should've just stopped there.

[fernandito]

Xenocide, book 3 of the Ender Saga.

[fearless-freak]

Andromeda's Fall by Willian C Dietz

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Xenocide, book 3 of the Ender Saga.

The further you get into the Ender saga, the more intensely political it becomes. I love the series and enjoyed them all but it did get to be a bit much. I found that the Bean books (the "Shadow" series) has better pacing throughout.

Let me know what you think of Xenocide!

[mkberger]

Gordon Dickson, SOLDIER, ASK NOT.

It's been a VERY long time since I picked up any of the Dorsai books; this was a nice, vintage copy and I'd wrapped up the last of the new stuff I had a couple of nights back. Always interesting to re-read stuff that I haven't thought much about for 40 years or so.

[mkberger]

Xenocide, book 3 of the Ender Saga.

The further you get into the Ender saga, the more intensely political it becomes. I love the series and enjoyed them all but it did get to be a bit much. I found that the Bean books (the "Shadow" series) has better pacing throughout.

Let me know what you think of Xenocide!

SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD is still one of my favorite sf novels. I liked XENOCIDE and CHILDREN OF THE MIND well enough, and I enjoyed the Bean books for what they were. I recently added the Centipede Press edition of ENDER'S GAME to my collection, and hope that there are more to come from Jerad.

[Stebbins]

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[Girlystevedave]

Finally started Revival. :)

[fernandito]

Xenocide, book 3 of the Ender Saga.

The further you get into the Ender saga, the more intensely political it becomes. I love the series and enjoyed them all but it did get to be a bit much. I found that the Bean books (the "Shadow" series) has better pacing throughout.

Let me know what you think of Xenocide!

Honestly, I don't mind heavy politics in sci fi as long as there is a healthy dispersion of action. My sweet tooth must be satiated lol. Scott has a fascinating take on the human condition so I'm game.

[goheat]

Finished the Wool Omnibus (excellent) on my Kindle Paperwhite, am currently reading Mr. Mercedes before starting the Shift Omnibus...

[Heather19]

Finally got around to starting NOS4A2. I'm a little more than halfway thru at the moment. It's ok, but I have to say Vic is one of the most annoying characters ever. I like the storyline, but I think her character is making it hard for me to fully get into it. I already put it down once to read another book in between cause I was reading it so slowly.

[WeDealInLead]

Igor Baranko - Shamanism

I never got what the big deal about NOS4A2 was. It's a fine book but nothing really stands out.

[Dan]

Bloodwars - Brian Lumley. Book 8 of The Necroscope Series. I've enjoyed this series, this one is a little more difficult to read than the others. It might be because I've been medicated for a kidney stone for the last couple weeks.

[Bev Vincent]

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[Heather19]

How is it Bev?

[Bev Vincent]

Interesting. It has a quasi-pseudo-somewhat metafictional aspect to it. I'm only about 1/4 of the way through.

[WeDealInLead]

So jealous.

[Ricky]

I have to say Vic is one of the most annoying characters ever. I like the storyline, but I think her character is making it hard for me to fully get into it.

So I'm guessing you've gotten to the point in the story where she's an adult? I was just wondering if maybe you found young Vic annoying, her adult self, or both.

[Heather19]

Yep, young Vic wasn't too bad, but as adult all her annoyingness has drastically magnified :lol:

I'm at the point where Manx has kidnapped her son, and she wants to fix up the triumph to go save him.

[Ricky]

Hmm...I think I remember feeling the same way to a degree, but I don't think as much as you. :lol:

[Stebbins]

Currently reading this:

http://www.paperbackfantasies.jjelmquist.com/images/whelan/AsimovFoundation.JPG

as well as Unlimited Power. I really like reading a non-fiction and fiction book at the same time. Unfortunately, this will have to be scaled back or stopped when I resume college classes in a couple weeks. Trying to make it through the original Foundation trilogy and two non-fiction books prior to this interruption :lol:

PS- I love the whole theme you got going on there, Ricky.

[Ricky]

Haha. Thanks! I had it for Christmas but haven't decided what I want to change it to.

[fearless-freak]

The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie

[WeDealInLead]

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Pour LSD in Joe Haldeman's drink and that's what this book is like.

[Heather19]

Well I finally finished NOS4A2. It got a little better at the end but not by too much. And I just started Dr. Sleep. Found it kinda funny that right in the beginning of the book Charlie Manx was mentioned. I also caught a few mentions in NOS4A2 referencing some of King's stories. I guess they're giving nods to each other now.

[goheat]

Well I finally finished NOS4A2. It got a little better at the end but not by too much. And I just started Dr. Sleep. Found it kinda funny that right in the beginning of the book Charlie Manx was mentioned. I also caught a few mentions in NOS4A2 referencing some of King's stories. I guess they're giving nods to each other now.

Yeah, I just finished Mr. Mercedes and Judas Coyne from Heart Shaped Box is referenced indirectly at one point. I probably missed some other references in it as well!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I'm still picking away at Frank Herbert's Dune, quite enjoying it but taking my time.

He uses a lot of interior monologue and the POV shifts almost fluidly at times, I'm shocked how *un-irritating* I'm finding that.

[Stebbins]

http://www.paperbackfantasies.jjelmquist.com/images/whelan/AsimovFoundationEmpire.JPG

Liked the content of the first book, but not a big fan of his style. Regardless, I intend to see the original trilogy through.

[thegunslinger41]

Anna Karenina in IPOD


Beautiful You -by Chuck Palahniuk (Hardcover on my nightstand)


Mr. Mercedes on my phone as an Amazon Ebook


-G

[jhanic]

My son took me to see the new Hobbit movie Sunday, so I plan on a reread of The Lord of the Rings. It's been a few years since I read it.

John

[Ruthful]

A Curious Madness: An American Combat Psychiatrist, a Japanese War Crimes Suspect, and an Unsolved Mystery from World War II, by Eric Jaffe

[jhanic]

I got out my copy of The Lord of the Rings, but I have an "omnibus" hardcover and it's just too physically heavy for me. So I'm rereading The Shining (I found my reading copy while digging out LOTR.) It's been a number of years since I read it. I'll be heading to a used book store soon to get paperback copies of LOTR.

John

[WeDealInLead]

Reading this:
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Finished these:
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[fearless-freak]

Baptism of Fire by Andrejz Sapkowski

[Stebbins]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8f/Second_foundation.jpg

[Dan]

Cemetery Dance Magazine #72
Listening to The Eyes of the Dragon - reread

[Maturins_Daughter]

I just finished reading "The Boys in the Boat" about the 1936 Olympic 8-man crew. It is a fabulous read. Reminded me of the movie Titanic, in that I knew how it was going to end, but the journey through the book was capitvating.

[Still Servant]

I just finished Those Who Wish Me Dead. I really liked it. I look forward to hearing your opinion.

Sorry, Dan. I forgot to come back here. I finished Those Who Wish Me Dead a while ago and I really enjoyed it. I thought it had a really nice pace to it and moved really fast once it got started. The twin hitmen were two of the best characters I've read in a book in a long time. They were pretty awesome! I know it's going to be made into a movie, and I can really see it transferring nicely. I thought the book had a nice cinematic feel to it.

Also, I remember you recommended Dan Simmons to me. I was at a used book store the other day and I saw Drood. I passed on it because it didn't interest me that much. I could go back and get it, but I'm wondering if you have any thoughts on it.

Lastly, has anybody read Red Rising? I'm hearing great things about the series and thinking of getting into it at some point.

[Heather19]

Also, I remember you recommended Dan Simmons to me. I was at a used book store the other day and I saw Drood. I passed on it because it didn't interest me that much. I could go back and get it, but I'm wondering if you have any thoughts on it.

Pick up The Terror and Summer of Night. Those are two of my favorite books.

[jhanic]

If you like Charles Dickens, you'll love Drood. I really, really enjoyed it.

And I completely agree with Heather19. Those are also great.

John

[Dan]

I just finished Those Who Wish Me Dead. I really liked it. I look forward to hearing your opinion.

Sorry, Dan. I forgot to come back here. I finished Those Who Wish Me Dead a while ago and I really enjoyed it. I thought it had a really nice pace to it and moved really fast once it got started. The twin hitmen were two of the best characters I've read in a book in a long time. They were pretty awesome! I know it's going to be made into a movie, and I can really see it transferring nicely. I thought the book had a nice cinematic feel to it.

Also, I remember you recommended Dan Simmons to me. I was at a used book store the other day and I saw Drood. I passed on it because it didn't interest me that much. I could go back and get it, but I'm wondering if you have any thoughts on it.

Lastly, has anybody read Red Rising? I'm hearing great things about the series and thinking of getting into it at some point.

Glad you enjoyed it. Drood is a hit or miss with people. I loved it, but it's very mixed in reviews. The Hyperion books are amazing; they are sci-fi. Children of the Night is a really good horror. The Terror is part horror and part historical fiction. I wasn't a huge fan but Song of Kali is well received. The only one I have not liked of his was Black Hills. Although I may give it another chance in the future.

[jhanic]

The one Dan Simmons book I disliked was Flashback. Just too political for me. I thought Black Hills was okay--not great, but okay.

John

[Still Servant]

Also, I remember you recommended Dan Simmons to me. I was at a used book store the other day and I saw Drood. I passed on it because it didn't interest me that much. I could go back and get it, but I'm wondering if you have any thoughts on it.

Pick up The Terror and Summer of Night. Those are two of my favorite books.

Thanks for the recommendations, everybody.

Heather, I will be sure to keep an eye out for those.

I'm thinking about going back to get Drood just in case I want to read it one day. I also love the way big books look on a shelf.

[mattgreenbean]

Speaking of big books on your shelf, I just finished Speaks the Nightbird by mccammon. I enjoyed taking my time with it, a few months. I felt like I watched a season of a tv series set in colonial times. Looking forward to the next few seasons (books)

Also listening to 1Q84 but am not sure now that I'm starting part two if I want to continue. Does anyone have an opinion on if I should keep going with it?

And when I feel like something short I've been reading Holes For Faces by cambell, which has been pretty entertaining.

[goheat]

Speaking of big books on your shelf, I just finished Speaks the Nightbird by mccammon. I enjoyed taking my time with it, a few months. I felt like I watched a season of a tv series set in colonial times. Looking forward to the next few seasons (books)

Also listening to 1Q84 but am not sure now that I'm starting part two if I want to continue. Does anyone have an opinion on if I should keep going with it?

And when I feel like something short I've been reading Holes For Faces by cambell, which has been pretty entertaining.

I love the McCammon Matthew Corbett series. I think you'll enjoy the rest of them immensely!

[goheat]

Finished Mr. Mercedes, now about halfway through Shift by Hugh Howey. If you have not read Wool by Hugh Howey (the first in the Silo trilogy) I strongly recommend it, and then to continue on! For a 'self-published' author (at least when he started the books), these are extremely well-written and highly addictive!

[Girlystevedave]

I vaguely remember hearing/reading about Wool before. :orely:
It has pretty good reviews, it seems.

[goheat]

I vaguely remember hearing/reading about Wool before. :orely:
It has pretty good reviews, it seems.

Yes, it kind of took off through word-of-mouth apparently. If you get a chance to read it (and the followups) I would say do so without hesitation! Also, check out his site at http://www.hughhowey.com/ where he blogs about self-publishing and other things.

[Girlystevedave]

I'll probably check it out. From what I've gathered, it's a pretty short book, so even if I hate it, what have I really lost? :lol:

[fernandito]

I was talking to you about Wool sometime last year, Amanda.

Just realized that I never finished it, actually. I got about 3/4's of the way through and then I just stopped. Need to go back and finish it.

[Dan]

Speaking of big books on your shelf, I just finished Speaks the Nightbird by mccammon. I enjoyed taking my time with it, a few months. I felt like I watched a season of a tv series set in colonial times. Looking forward to the next few seasons (books)

Also listening to 1Q84 but am not sure now that I'm starting part two if I want to continue. Does anyone have an opinion on if I should keep going with it?

And when I feel like something short I've been reading Holes For Faces by cambell, which has been pretty entertaining.

I love the McCammon Matthew Corbett series. I think you'll enjoy the rest of them immensely!

I wholy agree! I've read through Mister Slaughter and have loved them.

[Girlystevedave]

I was talking to you about Wool sometime last year, Amanda.

Just realized that I never finished it, actually. I got about 3/4's of the way through and then I just stopped. Need to go back and finish it.

That explains why it seemed familiar! I couldn't remember where I had read/heard about it. :rofl:

[thegunslinger41]

The Count of Monte Cristo!

[WeDealInLead]

I had the same problem with 1Q84. I finished half of it and gave up on it. The story could've been amazing at 300 pages.

reading: Tim Curran - Afterburn. Entertaining and straight forward. I ne3ded something light after Frank Herbert.

[Stebbins]

https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608028938473768894&pid=15.1&P=0

[Tommy]

Just finished I Am Legend by Matheson and am almost through with The Tale of the Body Thief by Rice

[Storyslinger]

Just finished Mr. Mercedes. Going through the Tower series on Audible currently as well.

[Girlystevedave]

I've been flying through Ken Grimwood's Replay. :)

[jhanic]

I LOVE Replay!

I just started a reread of David R. Palmer's Emergence. A great read!

John

[Girlystevedave]

I LOVE Replay!



I'm really enjoying it, too. I only started it just 2 days ago, and yet I have less than 20 pages left to go. :)

[Dan]

American Sniper. I'm not usually into non-fiction, but the movie was amazing.

[fernandito]

Oh I'm sure there's plenty of fiction on there lol.

[WeDealInLead]

Yep, the parts about him killing two carjackers and his shooting at looters after Katrina were proven to have never happened. He laid about it, straight up.

Reading: Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz. Thirty pages in and so far, so good. (Yes, a golden retriever had already made an appearance.)

[fernandito]

He also lied about that whole punching Jesse Ventura in the face at a bar- thing. Guy has some pretty tall tales. Should change the name of the movie to American Big Fish.

[Heather19]

Just started Revival. Really loving it so far.

[Girlystevedave]

Started Ack Ack Macaque last night. Three chapters in and I'm really really liking it. :)

[goheat]

Finished Shift by Hugh Howey (2nd book of his Silo trilogy) and started on Nightmares and Dreamscapes by King. I'd listened to the audio tapes (wow) back in the mid-90s, but decided to read the book on my Paperwhite before diving into Dust (3rd book of the Silo trilogy).

[mattgreenbean]

I had the same problem with 1Q84. I finished half of it and gave up on it. The story could've been amazing at 300 pages.


Thanks, I feel guilty not finishing a book, but that one is so long and moves at a snails pace. Though I do enjoy his writing, so I'll try one of his shorter novels next time.

Anyways, reading Revival now, (which I'm liking) and listening to Doomed by Chuck P. (which is alright, a lot of repetitiveness, Rant was soooo good compared to this.)

[Heather19]

I had the same problem with 1Q84. I finished half of it and gave up on it. The story could've been amazing at 300 pages.


Thanks, I feel guilty not finishing a book, but that one is so long and moves at a snails pace. Though I do enjoy his writing, so I'll try one of his shorter novels next time.

Anyways, reading Revival now, (which I'm liking) and listening to Doomed by Chuck P. (which is alright, a lot of repetitiveness, Rant was soooo good compared to this.)

Just read Damned recently and wasn't really a fan. Maybe I'll get to Doomed sometime soon just to finish the story.

[divemaster]

He also lied about that whole punching Jesse Ventura in the face at a bar- thing. Guy has some pretty tall tales. Should change the name of the movie to American Big Fish.

Kyle's post-war accounts as far as I can tell contain so much bullshit that if he had blue eyes, they would turn brown. Not sure why you would conflate that with his war record, however, which is what the movie focuses on. Why would you rename the movie American Big Fish? I've never seen anything that indicates his service record has been fabricated.

[DoctorDodge]

Started Ack Ack Macaque last night. Three chapters in and I'm really really liking it. :)

Glad to hear how much you're enjoying it, Amanda. It's a pretty fun read, isn't it?

[Girlystevedave]

It's freaking awesome, is what it is. :thumbsup:

[fernandito]

Isn't that the one with the monkey or some shit??

[DoctorDodge]

That's the one, Fernando! I went in expecting a simple pulp read, and what I got was one of the damn best science fiction adventures I'd read in a long while. Must get round to reading the 2nd book, Hive Monkey, soon.

[fernandito]

I will add it to my list!

[frik]

Great book. Just wish the PS limited was more affordable.

http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1380829312l/18591451.jpg

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[Girlystevedave]

Isn't that the one with the monkey or some shit??

Yes! And so much more. :)


That's the one, Fernando! I went in expecting a simple pulp read, and what I got was one of the damn best science fiction adventures I'd read in a long while. Must get round to reading the 2nd book, Hive Monkey, soon.

I hopped online and ordered Hive Monkey before I was halfway through this one so I could have it in my hands not long after finishing the first book.
I love discovering a great book that's part of a series. :D


I will add it to my list!

Yes! Do it!

[Ricky]

I hopped online and ordered Hive Monkey...

Hmm...I wonder where you ordered it from? :orely:

:lol:

[mae]

The Count of Monte Cristo!

One of the best novels ever. Hopefully the Buss translation.

[Girlystevedave]

I hopped online and ordered Hive Monkey...

Hmm...I wonder where you ordered it from? :orely:

:lol:

Abebooks, Ricky! It's a great site. You should check it out. :lol:

[DoctorDodge]

Almost finished reading Gone Girl. Great book. Love how it gives both Nick and Amy's perspectives.

Been enjoying A Storm of Swords. I'll read a bit more once I'm done with GG. Was thinking of going back to Wuthering Heights and trying to finish that, but it's a bit slow going when it doesn't focus on the Heathcliff/Catherine relationship. Either Hive Monkey or Drive's next.

[Girlystevedave]

Is Gone Girl actually good? I've been curious, but my friend who recommended it also loves the Twilight Series. So I didn't want to take any advice from her. :lol:

[fernandito]

I can't speak for the book as I have yet to read it, but the film is marvelous.

[divemaster]

I can't speak for the movie as I have yet to watch it, but the book is very very good.

[Girlystevedave]

Well, there we go. I think I'll check it out soon. :)

[Bev Vincent]

All three of her books are very good.

[fernandito]

Well, there we go. I think I'll check it out soon. :)

After Saga tho.

And Unwritten.

:)

[Girlystevedave]

:lol:
For what it's worth, I read a small portion of Saga last night before I passed out. :)

[DoctorDodge]

Gone Girl is great. Begins as a mystery novel and ends up being so much more. Is it as fucking awesome as Ack-Ack Macaque? Not quite, but it's still great. :lol:

[Ricky]

I enjoyed Gone Girl the book, but I think it had been hyped up so much by the time I read it that it didn't have as big of an impact on me as far as the "wow" factor. The movie was very good as well. Really, really good adaptation. It only makes me wish that I could've gone into the movie "blind" without having read the book because I think it would've been that much more spectacular.

[ladysai]

http://www.wweek.com/portland/imgs/media.images/6188/wordsboxreamde.widea.jpg

[Fall of Gilead]

I've tried to read Cryptonomicon about three times and always end up exhausting myself about fifty pages in.

[ladysai]

I havent read that one, Fall. I have read the Baroque Cycle, and enjoyed it a lot.
Stephenson's writing is thick with words...it can either be overwhelming or highly detailed, depending on your perspective.

[Girlystevedave]

Gone Girl is great. Begins as a mystery novel and ends up being so much more. Is it as fucking awesome as Ack-Ack Macaque? Not quite, but it's still great. :lol:

Well, I don't plan on expecting just anything to be as fucking awesome as Ack Ack Macaque. :lol: My copy of Hive Monkey should arrive in the mail soon, but I'm gonna have to refrain from tearing into it immediately. I must pace myself.
Patience, young Padawan. :innocent:


I enjoyed Gone Girl the book, but I think it had been hyped up so much by the time I read it that it didn't have as big of an impact on me as far as the "wow" factor. The movie was very good as well. Really, really good adaptation. It only makes me wish that I could've gone into the movie "blind" without having read the book because I think it would've been that much more spectacular.

I've steered clear of all discussion/talk about it for that reason. I hate trying to enjoy a book or movie that's been way over hyped by everyone cause then you get there and you're like "Really? This is it?" :lol:

[Girlystevedave]

Okay, I've gotta ask a question.

How much time will you give a book that you're not "feeling" before you give up on it altogether?

I started reading Ian McEwan's Atonement last night and, to be honest, I was almost over it before I even started it. I opened the book only to realize that there wasn't even any damn dialogue for the first 9 pages. 9 pages! I ventured into it anyway just because I wanted to read something, anything. But, I found myself just skimming paragraphs and barely paying attention to what was going on. I wanted to read it, was curious over it, but now I just wanna take the stupid book and put it in a pile of "I'll never read books" and trade it in at the bookstore even though I waited a month for it to be delivered in the mail.

[Ricky]

For the most part, I finish a book even if I'm really not enjoying it. I feel like I have to. Then if you stop halfway through or whenever, you're always going to wonder if it got better right after you stopped. But chances are it didn't. :lol:

[WeDealInLead]

50 pages max, a lot of times less. If you don't like the writing or the dialogue or the characters or whatever else, it's better to pick up something else. It's not even that it's a bad book necessarily but I'd rather be reading something I really like. Books are a big time commitment.

I lasted about 1/3 of a page in The City of the Dead by Brian Keene before I flung the book across the room. I've never been so disappointed with something a writer has done...I'm getting mad just thinking about it. The City is the sequel to The Rising. The Rising ends slightly open-ended but not really. It's pretty obvious what happened and it was bleak and it depressed the hell out of me. After being pressured by fans he wrote the sequel which changed the ending of The Rising completely. I felt cheated and robbed of the emotional impact The Rising had on me. I've read many of his books since then but never with enthusiasm I've had before The City of the Dead.

[fernandito]

The maximum defective allowance I've ever given a book is 100 pages, and that's because I really wanted to like the book.

As others have mentioned, sometimes you know right away. I think I got about 30 pages in to The Lovely Bones before I said "lol, NOPE"

[Girlystevedave]

For the most part, I finish a book even if I'm really not enjoying it. I feel like I have to. Then if you stop halfway through or whenever, you're always going to wonder if it got better right after you stopped. But chances are it didn't. :lol:

:lol: I think the last time I forced myself to finish a book I didn't like was The Scarlet Letter. That book taught me that, if you think it's going to get better even though forcing yourself to read it is torturous, headache-inducing, and quite frankly, NOT FUN, you are wrong. I told myself after that: "Never again, Amanda. Just stop while you can. :lol:"


50 pages max, a lot of times less. If you don't like the writing or the dialogue or the characters or whatever else, it's better to pick up something else. It's not even that it's a bad book necessarily but I'd rather be reading something I really like. Books are a big time commitment.



Exactly! I hate wasting time on a bad book when there's a great unopened book waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.



The maximum defective allowance I've ever given a book is 100 pages, and that's because I really wanted to like the book.

As others have mentioned, sometimes you know right away. I think I got about 30 pages in to The Lovely Bones before I said "lol, NOPE"

How many pages into The Fault in Our Stars did we get before saying "Nope" ? :lol:
But seriously, if I can tell right away that I really don't even care for any of the characters, what's the point, right? I don't like people in real life, why the hell would I want to waste my free time reading about people that I also don't give a shit about?

I do wish there was a box in my mind I could put all those unfinished books in, set them on fire, and somehow erase them from my memory. That way they would stop haunting me for never having been finished. :unsure:

[fernandito]

On the few occasions where that has happened to me, I just go to WikiPedia and look up the rest lol.

[Fall of Gilead]

I havent read that one, Fall. I have read the Baroque Cycle, and enjoyed it a lot.
Stephenson's writing is thick with words...it can either be overwhelming or highly detailed, depending on your perspective.

I agree, I was overwhelmed. I keep the book around in case I ever get further along in it. I also have the first two Baroque books and Anathem, so I haven't given up on him yet.


I lasted about 1/3 of a page in The City of the Dead by Brian Keene before I flung the book across the room. I've never been so disappointed with something a writer has done...I'm getting mad just thinking about it. The City is the sequel to The Rising. The Rising ends slightly open-ended but not really. It's pretty obvious what happened and it was bleak and it depressed the hell out of me. After being pressured by fans he wrote the sequel which changed the ending of The Rising completely. I felt cheated and robbed of the emotional impact The Rising had on me. I've read many of his books since then but never with enthusiasm I've had before The City of the Dead.

Not sure what to think of this as I am reading Rising now.

[Girlystevedave]

On the few occasions where that has happened to me, I just go to WikiPedia and look up the rest lol.

Hahaha. That's a great way to get rid of the nagging feeling when you don't know how it ended, I guess.
:orely:

[Heather19]

I'm notorious for starting books and putting them down right away. It depends on the book, some I'll toss aside before I even finish the first chapter. Others I'll force myself to read and finally quit much further in when it doesn't get any better. But for the most part the story really has to grab me from the get go.

[Ruthful]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-sjuXJb6L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[WeDealInLead]

Just finished Odd Apocalypse. It's as good as Odd Thomas. Starting Deeply Odd in a few minutes.

[Shannon]

Just finished Full Dark No Stars for the first time. I couldn't help but wish for a little more variety. Every story was pretty much the same thing: Woman good, Man bad. And with Under the Weather, I called the twist literally two pages in. Meh.

Next ill be reading/experiencing S. By J.J. Abrams and someone else. Excited.

[fernandito]

Full Dark No Stars was fucking abysmal.

[Girlystevedave]

Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man

[WeDealInLead]

Gaiman & McKean - MirrorMask
Koontz - Deeply Odd
Bradbury - Dandelion Wine

[Zurov]

Just watched the movie for hearts in Atlantis, how does it compare to the book?

[divemaster]

The movie takes one of the stories and makes a half-hearted attempt at it. The book has 5 separate but loosely related stories. Two are amazingly awesome; two are very very good; and one is sortof weird but interesting in its novelty. The story Low Men in Yellow Coats (which the movie is mostly based on) is one of the "amazingly awesome" stories.

You should read the book.

[Tommy]

Weaveworld by Clive Barker and The Ruins by Scott Smith, tried reading Consumed by David Cronenberg but I didn't get very far, maybe I will try again before the 14 day loan period is up

[jhanic]

The movie takes one of the stories and makes a half-hearted attempt at it. The book has 5 separate but loosely related stories. Two are amazingly awesome; two are very very good; and one is sortof weird but interesting in its novelty. The story Low Men in Yellow Coats (which the movie is mostly based on) is one of the "amazingly awesome" stories.

You should read the book.

As a Vietnam vet, I like Hearts quite a bit. King's chapbook, The New Lieutenant's Rap, is an expansion of one of the stories.

John

[goheat]

The movie takes one of the stories and makes a half-hearted attempt at it. The book has 5 separate but loosely related stories. Two are amazingly awesome; two are very very good; and one is sortof weird but interesting in its novelty. The story Low Men in Yellow Coats (which the movie is mostly based on) is one of the "amazingly awesome" stories.

You should read the book.

As a Vietnam vet, I like Hearts quite a bit. King's chapbook, The New Lieutenant's Rap, is an expansion of one of the stories.

John

I loved the book as well! I actually thought the movie did a good job of the first story (Anthony Hopkins rarely does bad movies, IMO), although it changed a few significant things. Don't want to give any spoilers!

[WeDealInLead]

I liked the movie too. They changed the crucial part of the book but they had to to make the movie work.

[Storyslinger]

I can tell you what I'm not currently reading.
The Winds of Winter.
Not sure what GRRMs deal is, but at this current rate, he's going to be dead before he finishes.

[fearless-freak]

John Dies At The End by David Wong

[Girlystevedave]

Since Bethany, and a few others suggested it, I've been reading book one of The Dresden Files.
I had no idea there were 15 books in the series before I started. Fifteen!!!



Just watched the movie for hearts in Atlantis, how does it compare to the book?


The story Low Men in Yellow Coats (which the movie is mostly based on) is one of the "amazingly awesome" stories.

You should read the book.

Agreed. Low Men in Yellow coats is one of my favorite King creations. :thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Reading Dan Simmons' A Winter Haunting. I've had this around for a long time and decided it was time. A strange book indeed.

John

[Heather19]

What do you think of it? I had a hard time with it. I loved Summer of Night so much that it was probably inevitable that I wouldn't like that one. I was just disappointed with the direction he took with some of the characters.

[WeDealInLead]

Douglas Clegg - Dinner with the Cannibal Sisters. I like it a lot.

[Lookwhoitis]

Reading Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach Trilogy

[Tommy]

The Deep by Nick Cutter

[Girlystevedave]

I expect this to be nothing but fun and silly. :)
http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312064387l/15532.jpg

[Heather19]

Reading Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach Trilogy

How is it? I've got these lined up to read next.

[goheat]

I expect this to be nothing but fun and silly. :)
http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312064387l/15532.jpg

That is a GREAT cover!

[killjoy72]

Revival! Halfway through- can't put it down.

[Ben Staad]

Cool. I just started The Troop by him.


The Deep by Nick Cutter

I'm curious as well. I keep hearing things about this trilogy however I don't have a great feel if it's for me.



Reading Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach Trilogy

How is it? I've got these lined up to read next.

[Girlystevedave]

I expect this to be nothing but fun and silly. :)
http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312064387l/15532.jpg

That is a GREAT cover!

I know! The cover is what made me want to read it. :lol:

[Lookwhoitis]

Reading Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach Trilogy

How is it? I've got these lined up to read next.

Im kind of digging it... Midway through book 2 now

[wolfehr]

I'm almost half way through The Dark Tower VII. It's my first time through the series, and I can't believe it took me this long to get around to reading it! One of my favorite stories of all time.

[jhanic]

What do you think of it? I had a hard time with it. I loved Summer of Night so much that it was probably inevitable that I wouldn't like that one. I was just disappointed with the direction he took with some of the characters.

Heather, I also had a bit of a hard time with A Winter Haunting. It definitely had a Henry James feel to it and James has never been one of my favorites. I guess I'm glad I read it, but I don't think it's worth a reread any time soon.

John'

[goheat]

Finished Nightmares and Dreamscapes on my Paperwhite last night (had only listened to the abridged audio version on cassette(!) back in 1994), and started on Dust by Hugh Howey, the final book in his Solo trilogy. I've mentioned this before, but of you have not read this trilogy (Wool, Shift, Dust) I cannot recommend it enough!

[Heather19]

Has anyone read any of Ronald Malfi's books? I found them on Amazon and they sound intriguing with decent ratings. I'll probably check one out soon.



What do you think of it? I had a hard time with it. I loved Summer of Night so much that it was probably inevitable that I wouldn't like that one. I was just disappointed with the direction he took with some of the characters.

Heather, I also had a bit of a hard time with A Winter Haunting. It definitely had a Henry James feel to it and James has never been one of my favorites. I guess I'm glad I read it, but I don't think it's worth a reread any time soon.

John'

I doubt I'll ever reread it. And at least we'll always have Summer of Night.

[WeDealInLead]

Has anyone read any of Ronald Malfi's books? I found them on Amazon and they sound intriguing with decent ratings. I'll probably check one out soon.



Here's my spoiler-free review of his most recent book: A Shrill Keening
(https://nottooterrible.wordpress.com/2014/12/10/review-a-shrill-keening-by-ronald-malfi/) It'll take your thirty seconds to read the review. I've read a few of his books, Keening was my favourite.

Reading: The Fabulous Riverboat by Farmer. I hope they stop adventuring already and get to explaining things.

[Lookwhoitis]

I have begun reading Neil Gaiman's Trigger Warnings

[Heather19]

Has anyone read any of Ronald Malfi's books? I found them on Amazon and they sound intriguing with decent ratings. I'll probably check one out soon.



Here's my spoiler-free review of his most recent book: A Shrill Keening
(https://nottooterrible.wordpress.com/2014/12/10/review-a-shrill-keening-by-ronald-malfi/) It'll take your thirty seconds to read the review. I've read a few of his books, Keening was my favourite.
.

Thanks! I'll give that one a look.

[fearless-freak]

Of Bone and Thunder by Chris Evans

[goheat]

Finished Nightmares and Dreamscapes on my Paperwhite last night (had only listened to the abridged audio version on cassette(!) back in 1994), and started on Dust by Hugh Howey, the final book in his Solo trilogy. I've mentioned this before, but of you have not read this trilogy (Wool, Shift, Dust) I cannot recommend it enough!

Finished Dust by Hugh Howey (wonderful) and started The Talisman by King and Straub. Had tried to read it back when it first came out in the 1980s but couldn't get into it. Had no trouble getting interested this time! Must have something to do with getting old :beat:

[Girlystevedave]

I'm reading Ender's Game.
So far, 2015 has really been the year of sci-fi for me. :)

[fernandito]

I'm reading Ender's Game.
So far, 2015 has really been the year of sci-fi for me. :)

YES.

Omg, I'm going to be bugging you so much now.

Well, more than usual.

[WeDealInLead]

Just finished The Last Mile by Tim Wagonner. About to start Children of No One by Nicole Cushing. She mentions Alejandro Jodorowsky, Alan Moore and quotes Thomas Ligotti. It looks like it'll have a little more depth than an average novella from Dark Fuse.

[Girlystevedave]

I'm reading Ender's Game.
So far, 2015 has really been the year of sci-fi for me. :)

YES.

Omg, I'm going to be bugging you so much now.

Well, more than usual.

Haha.
Promise? :cyclops:


I'm really enjoying it so far. :thumbsup:

[jhanic]

The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley and Danko.

John

[Ben Staad]

Finished reading The Troop by Nick Cutter and now almost done with Bird Box by Josh Malerman...BTW Bird Box is really good so far.

[CRinVA]

Currently listening to Lisey's Story - loving it much more than my original read!

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Game of Thrones.....Finally

[Girlystevedave]

Finished reading The Troop by Nick Cutter and now almost done with Bird Box by Josh Malerman...BTW Bird Box is really good so far.

Was The Troop good? I've read good things about it, even by King himself.

[Ben Staad]

I enjoyed the book but it wasn't awesome. It was good enough that I do want to read another Nick Cutter book though.



Finished reading The Troop by Nick Cutter and now almost done with Bird Box by Josh Malerman...BTW Bird Box is really good so far.

Was The Troop good? I've read good things about it, even by King himself.

[Girlystevedave]

:thumbsup: Noted.

[WeDealInLead]

Pullman - His Dark Materials I. Good stuff.
Andrew Pyper - The Damned. It's pretty good. This is the guy who was the moderator at the King event in Toronto.
Joe R. Lansdale - Black Hat Jack. I've never been a fan of westerns. This is a good story but I wouldn't be reading it if it weren't written by Lansdale. #harshtruth

[Tommy]

I enjoyed the book but it wasn't awesome. It was good enough that I do want to read another Nick Cutter book though.



Finished reading The Troop by Nick Cutter and now almost done with Bird Box by Josh Malerman...BTW Bird Box is really good so far.

Was The Troop good? I've read good things about it, even by King himself.

It has to be better than The Deep, I have not been that disappointed in a book in a long time, the last 200 pages were a struggle to get through. Way too many dream sequences, flashbacks and journal entries. It was a chore. I haven't read The Troop yet but I imagine I should have started with that one

[wolfehr]

Started The Eyes of the Dragon over the weekend, and am a little over 75% through IT (listening to the audiobook).


Weaveworld by Clive Barker

What do you think of Weaveworld? I've heard very good things about Clive Barker, and Weaveworld has been on my "to read" list for about a decade.

[fearless-freak]

A Death by Stephen King

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/03/09/a-death-stephen-king

Weaveworld is one of the most interesting Barker tales out there

[Tommy]

Started The Eyes of the Dragon over the weekend, and am a little over 75% through IT (listening to the audiobook).


Weaveworld by Clive Barker

What do you think of Weaveworld? I've heard very good things about Clive Barker, and Weaveworld has been on my "to read" list for about a decade.

I liked it a lot! If you've never read Barker I imagine it is as good a place as any to start. He's expert at creating other worlds and dimensions and a master of the weird and strange. I've pretty much loved everything I've read by him except Mister B. Gone. I still need to read Imajica, The Abarat series, Everville and Galilee

[wolfehr]

Started The Eyes of the Dragon over the weekend, and am a little over 75% through IT (listening to the audiobook).


Weaveworld by Clive Barker

What do you think of Weaveworld? I've heard very good things about Clive Barker, and Weaveworld has been on my "to read" list for about a decade.

I liked it a lot! If you've never read Barker I imagine it is as good a place as any to start. He's expert at creating other worlds and dimensions and a master of the weird and strange. I've pretty much loved everything I've read by him except Mister B. Gone. I still need to read Imajica, The Abarat series, Everville and Galilee

Thanks for your thoughts! I originally heard about Clive Barker after finishing the Dennis L. McKiernan books about Mithgar; I was looking for another world to get lost in. I have never actually read anything by him though, and I don't know why/how that happened. One of my goals for 2015 now is to read Weaveworld :)

[Ben Staad]

Reading Hunters Run by George R. R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, and Daniel Abraham. I'm not really feeling it so far however I'm trying to get through it. After reading Bird Box (which was excellent) this one is a bit of a struggle.

[fearless-freak]

i've got two copies of Weaveworld, one with the Cabal novella

[Heather19]

Started Run by Blake Crouch. Really fast paced, loving it so far.

[killjoy72]

About 2/3 way through The Long Walk. So far, this may be my second favorite Bachman book, followed by Thinner.

[Ricky]

I'm not a big Bachman fan, but my favorite was The Running Man.

[Heather19]

Love the Long Walk, one of my absolute favorites. What's your favorite killjoy?

[killjoy72]

Of the Bachman books? Probably Thinner, then The Long Walk, followed by Running Man. Roadwork comes in last (I liked it, but somebody had to come in 4th). I haven't read Rage, Blaze, or The Regulators yet (but of course already own them).

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

The Regulators is awful.

[killjoy72]

I can't wait to get to that one then , lol.

[divemaster]

The Regulators is awful.

Worse than awful.

[Tommy]

The Regulators is awful.

Worse than awful.

Pretty much this, yes, terrible

[Heather19]

I really enjoyed it, guess I'm in the minority though :lol:

[killjoy72]

Don't let the Haters grind you down!

[jhanic]

I like The Regulators.

John

[Girlystevedave]

Ugh, The Regulators. I wanted to like it so bad since Desperation is one of my top King books, but it just let me down.

[Heather19]

I think that might be the problem people have with it. To me you can't really compare the two. While similar in ways (theme and characters and such) they're very different books to me, and have a completely different style. I read The Regulators long before I read Desperation, so maybe that's why I enjoy it so much? If I had read it right after Desperation then I could see being a bit let down if you're expecting something similar.

[Girlystevedave]

I think that might be the problem people have with it. To me you can't really compare the two. While similar in ways (theme and characters and such) they're very different books to me, and have a completely different style. I read The Regulators long before I read Desperation, so maybe that's why I enjoy it so much? If I had read it right after Desperation then I could see being a bit let down if you're expecting something similar.

You're right. Had I gone into it with no expectation that they were related to one another, I may have enjoyed it more. Maybe one day I should give it another go.

[Tommy]

To me, The Regulators is really cool material for a short story but not a full length novel. I did read Desperation first and do like it better than The Regulators. I remember the day they both came out, I bought Desperation and my best friend bought The Regulators and we both started reading our purchases at the same time. A few days later we started discussing them and when we began mentioning character names, you can imagine how blown our minds were! It took me a few more years before I got around to reading The Regulators and was indeed disappointed with it but maybe I was hasty and should give it another go.

[Girlystevedave]

I bought Desperation and my best friend bought The Regulators and we both started reading our purchases at the same time. A few days later we started discussing them and when we began mentioning character names, you can imagine how blown our minds were! .

:lol: Yeah, I can imagine that would be pretty confusing for the both of you.
Heck, I can't lie, as someone who has read both, I was pretty confused going into The Regulators, like "why are all the names the same but the characters and story different?!"

[fernandito]

Desperation is just The Regulators (and vice versa) on a different level of the Tower.

http://courseware.codeschool.com/images/blog/mind-blown.gif

[Girlystevedave]

It makes sense now, but when I first read Desperation/The Regulators, I hadn't read Dark Tower yet. So my brain couldn't even begin to comprehend the magnitude of it.

[Tommy]

So my brain couldn't even begin to comprehend the magnitude of it.

Mine still can't :scared:

[Girlystevedave]

So my brain couldn't even begin to comprehend the magnitude of it.

Mine still can't :scared:

Hey, I don't completely comprehend it. It's so much to process even all these years after having read it. :lol:

[Girlystevedave]

Currently reading this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513uyqKlwfL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

The Regulators is the Mighty Morphine Power Rangers on an acid trip......a bad acid trip.

In other news, I have moved on to Clash of Kings. This series is badass, can't believe it has taken me so long to get to it.

[WeDealInLead]

Tom Piccirilli - Nightjack

[fernandito]

Just ordered Wayward Pines from Amazon! Want to finish it before the show airs...

[Ricky]

That's next on my list, too. Let me know how you like it.

[Mattrick]

You mean my book is next on the list, right? *nudge nudge wink wink*

[Mattrick]

I still have to read The Regulators. Was not a fan of Desperation at all, though. Hoping I'll enjoy The Regulators more.

[mkb.redux]

Robert McCammon, THE HUNTER FROM THE WOODS.

Read this when it first came out, and this'll be the first re-read. Interested to see if it stands up.

[Ben Staad]

Finished Hunters Run and moving on to either The Martian by Weir or Bloodstone by Kenyon. Anyone have thoughts on either of these books? Good, bad, etc?

[Heather19]

Just ordered Wayward Pines from Amazon! Want to finish it before the show airs...

Excellent! :D Hope you enjoy it.

[WeDealInLead]

A lot of people liked The Martian but I thought it was bunk. I really hoped the protagonist would just die already. So frigging obnoxious.

[Ben Staad]

LOL. That is a big thumbs down for The Martian. Thanks BTW.


A lot of people liked The Martian but I thought it was bunk. I really hoped the protagonist would just die already. So frigging obnoxious.

[Tommy]

Just finished reading The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker :evil:

[WeDealInLead]

Laird Barron - The Light is the Darkness. This man can write. If you're looking for a book that gets even better the second time around, Barron is your man.

[Ben Staad]

I read the book and agree with you. The other issue I had is that almost all of the actors had the same "voice".


A lot of people liked The Martian but I thought it was bunk. I really hoped the protagonist would just die already. So frigging obnoxious.

[webstar1000]

Jeff VanderMeer: THE SOUTHERN REACH... I am on the second book... and IT IS BRUTAL. I find it so hard to get through where as the first one was amazing! Is the third any better for anyone out there that read it?

[goheat]

Finished The Talisman (1st full read of it!) and loved it! Started Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz.

[smargavio]

What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson right now. Just finished reading The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro and rereading The Drawing of the Three.

[Ben Staad]

That is not good...I was thinking of picking these up. I've been reading a series called Apocalypse Weird but thought about jumping off of that soon. The A.W. series feels like they are just stringing me along so I will buy another book.


Jeff VanderMeer: THE SOUTHERN REACH... I am on the second book... and IT IS BRUTAL. I find it so hard to get through where as the first one was amazing! Is the third any better for anyone out there that read it?

[fernandito]

Jeff VanderMeer: THE SOUTHERN REACH... I am on the second book... and IT IS BRUTAL. I find it so hard to get through where as the first one was amazing! Is the third any better for anyone out there that read it?

Brutal in what sense?

[webstar1000]

Jeff VanderMeer: THE SOUTHERN REACH... I am on the second book... and IT IS BRUTAL. I find it so hard to get through where as the first one was amazing! Is the third any better for anyone out there that read it?

Brutal in what sense?
SLOW... I mean the first book was exciting with suspense and "lost like" qualities... I loved it. The second book I find slow and almost silly.... Have you read them all? I hear the 3rd is better...

[fernandito]

I have not. Have only read the first novel. Judging from the Amazon reviews I've read the 2nd novel is more like a supernaturally infused espionage tale. I'm OK with different, as long as its compelling. Hope to get to it soon.

[wolfehr]

Started The Man in the High Castle by Phillip K. Dick last weekend. It took a little bit to get into, but I'm about 33% in now and definitely enjoying it.

[Lookwhoitis]

Started reading Michael Connelly with the first novel in the Harry Bosch series The Black Echo.

Halfway through and I'm digging it!

[Girlystevedave]

Finished The Talisman (1st full read of it!) and loved it!

:thumbsup: It's such a great adventure, isn't it? I love The Talisman so much.

[Girlystevedave]

I started reading Misery yesterday.

[Ricky]

First time?!

[Girlystevedave]

First time?!

First time! Seeing Heather post about it recently made me want to check it out. Plus, I was really craving the feel of a King book.
I'm really enjoying it so far. :)

[Ricky]

Ah! Hope you enjoy it. It's one of my favorites.

[webstar1000]

First time?!

First time! Seeing Heather post about it recently made me want to check it out. Plus, I was really craving the feel of a King book.
I'm really enjoying it so far. :)

What a great King book. I loved it. A LOT. Enjoy the ride.. .that is how I would describe this one! TENSE AND INTENSE!

[Girlystevedave]

Ah! Hope you enjoy it. It's one of my favorites.




First time?!

First time! Seeing Heather post about it recently made me want to check it out. Plus, I was really craving the feel of a King book.
I'm really enjoying it so far. :)

What a great King book. I loved it. A LOT. Enjoy the ride.. .that is how I would describe this one! TENSE AND INTENSE!

Even though I had seen parts of the movie, I knew the book would deliver so much more - King is so good at delving into the minds of his characters that you get an entire unknown story just by their thoughts! I love how Paul's mind keeps cycling back to the pilings and the tide. King never ceases to maze me at how he can put you right there in the mind of the character.

[goheat]

Finished The Talisman (1st full read of it!) and loved it!

:thumbsup: It's such a great adventure, isn't it? I love The Talisman so much.

Yes, and the first time I tried to read it (way back when it first came out) I just couldn't get into it! Older and wiser, I guess :wink:

[Girlystevedave]

Finished The Talisman (1st full read of it!) and loved it!

:thumbsup: It's such a great adventure, isn't it? I love The Talisman so much.

Yes, and the first time I tried to read it (way back when it first came out) I just couldn't get into it! Older and wiser, I guess :wink:

:lol:
I just posted in another thread this morning that I also had a hard time getting into it at first. But once I reached a certain point when we meet Wolf I was hooked.

[Heather19]

I started reading Misery yesterday.

:thumbsup: Great book, isn't it.

[killjoy72]

Finished The Talisman (1st full read of it!) and loved it!

:thumbsup: It's such a great adventure, isn't it? I love The Talisman so much.

Yes, and the first time I tried to read it (way back when it first came out) I just couldn't get into it! Older and wiser, I guess :wink:

:lol:
I just posted in another thread this morning that I also had a hard time getting into it at first. But once I reached a certain point when we meet Wolf I was hooked.

Interestingly enough, that was my experience with it as well!

[Girlystevedave]

I started reading Misery yesterday.

:thumbsup: Great book, isn't it.

It really is! Having a tiny bit of knowledge about the movie, I didn't expect to be sucked into the book as easily as I was. It is really good. :)






Finished The Talisman (1st full read of it!) and loved it!

:thumbsup: It's such a great adventure, isn't it? I love The Talisman so much.

Yes, and the first time I tried to read it (way back when it first came out) I just couldn't get into it! Older and wiser, I guess :wink:

:lol:
I just posted in another thread this morning that I also had a hard time getting into it at first. But once I reached a certain point when we meet Wolf I was hooked.

Interestingly enough, that was my experience with it as well!

:thumbsup: It's like the story doesn't really "pick up" until that point.

[Heather19]

I didn't even make it that far into the story before I quit. When does that happen, I think I read maybe 150 pages or so?

[Girlystevedave]

I didn't even make it that far into the story before I quit. When does that happen, I think I read maybe 150 pages or so?

Maybe mid-mark?- I can't say for certain. But it does turn out to be an awesome adventure, I think.

[jhanic]

NOS4A2. I discovered it's really hard to read while you're in the ICU!

John

[goheat]

Finished Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz and started The Top of the Volcano by Harlan Ellison. Have never read anything of his and had a special deal on the Kindle edition.

And John, hopefully your time in the ICU came to a positive resolution?

[fearless-freak]

Neuromancer by William Gibson

[jhanic]

And John, hopefully your time in the ICU came to a positive resolution?

Yeah, I'm pretty weak but other than that, I'm doing okay.

John

[goheat]

And John, hopefully your time in the ICU came to a positive resolution?

Yeah, I'm pretty weak but other than that, I'm doing okay.

John

Good to hear, best to you from another John!

[fernandito]

Neuromancer by William Gibson

Would love to discuss that when you're finished. Such a mindfuck lol.