What are you currently reading?

[fernandito]

I just finished the Gunslinger Born comic book, which was Amazing. Currently I'm reading The English Patient (seen the film about a dozen times so I thought I'd try the book).

Speaking of films... I'm going through a bit of a Western phase (when I watch movies, I go through phases... there was the Bogie&Bacall phase, the Audrey Hepburn phase... so now it's westerns.). Specifically, Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More, both of which are now up there on the Favourite Movies list. I plan on obtaining The Good, The Bad and The Ugly asap.

As long as you're on a western kick, check out Once Upon A Time in the West and Pale Rider, two excellent western films and personal favorites of mine.

[Jean]

Good news: there's a whole section (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?f=27) here dedicated solely to movies, - westerns including.
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[fernandito]

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

[Jean]

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[John Blaze]

The Good Earth, Pearl S. Buck
The Living Reed, Pearl S. Buck
Until Day Breaks, Will Cook

[mia/susannah]

I have started rereading the Dark tower series. Have almost finished the first book. I have to purchase the second book in the series again because it has gotten lost.

[MonteGss]

:o
Lost! Oh no!

[Daghain]

Ah, it probably just went todash. :lol:

[Wuducynn]

I have started rereading the Dark tower series. Have almost finished the first book. I have to purchase the second book in the series again because it has gotten lost.

Thats it! You're banned from the fandom!! Oh wait, I don't have books 1 -3 on hardcopy....neverrrrrrrrrrrmind.

[MonteGss]

Get the f*ck outta here CK!

Jeez...you call yourself a Tower Junkie....:nope:

[Daghain]

I only got hardbacks of the series about 6 months ago. :panic:

[Wuducynn]

Hey I have the whole series on audio!! That counts!!

[Unfound One]

i'm on my second re-read and currently reading wizard and glass.
and oh oh oh!
i loaned the first three to my cousin last night...
i'm fairly certain she's gonna be my first true convert :excited:
::crosses fingers:: :D

[Matt]

:rock:

I love finding someone who truly enjoys the series like I do. I think my friend at work is one.

On topic: I am finishing up Clive Cussler (with Dirk Cussler)..."Lost Treasure of Khan"

I like his books for listing to because ever sentence has a great pause so you can stop.

"Dirk grabbed the fallen gun and ran out into the night"...<pause> :lol:

I had to finish it but I'm moving on to DotT next.

[Wuducynn]

I thought that was Dirk Diggler?

[Matt]

Nope..."Pitt"

[John Blaze]

i like Cussler, it's alot of close shaves and deus ex machina but they're fun to read.

[Storyslinger]

I just started reading a bunch of Poe short stories.

[Matt]

i like Cussler, it's alot of close shaves and deus ex machina but they're fun to read.

Same here, you don't have to pay attention much.

[Wuducynn]

Yeah, he writes fun, breezy novels. I love the one about how Dirk finds Atlantis.

[John Blaze]

i like the one about how he finds the "Greek" ships, off of England.

[OchrisO]

Right now I am reading The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for class, and almost finished with Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill pleasure reading-wise.

[Unfound One]

I just started reading a bunch of Poe short stories.

I have a book of Poe short stories that I've never gotten around to. Dang.

[OchrisO]

"The Black Cat" is probably by favorite Poe short story.

[Oy of Mid-World]

Just finished Treasure Island and started reading Dune

[Unfound One]

Just finished Treasure Island and started reading Dune

Dune. :thumbsup:
Good choice.

[John Blaze]

The Cask of Amontillado is definitely my favorite story.

[Daghain]

Poe is a must read, IMHO. Good stuff. :)

[Erin]

I'm reading The Other Boleyn Girl....and i'm digging it. It's a fun read.

[Unfound One]

I'm reading The Other Boleyn Girl....and i'm digging it. It's a fun read.

I really want to see the movie...
I absolutely LOVE Natalie Portman :blush:

[Erin]

I saw it last week. Loved it! I hadn't started the book at the time though and my friend I saw it with had. She didn't much like the movie and said the book dominated it.

But I still really liked the movie. Natalie Portman does an amazing job in it. I've got this weird thing where whenever I see Natalie Portman cry...i cry. No matter what she's talking about or crying over. :lol: Just the amount of emotion she can express on her face tears me up.

[Unfound One]

I didn't realize how incredible she was until I saw V for Vendetta.
Now I think of her as one of my favorite and most talented actresses.
She's just brilliant, imo :)

[Jean]

Just finished Treasure Island and started reading Dune

Dune. :thumbsup:

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The Cask of Amontillado is definitely my favorite story.
Mine too! I love everything he wrote


Poe is a must read, IMHO. Good stuff. :)
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[John Blaze]

:D

[Storyslinger]

I just started reading a bunch of Poe short stories.

I have a book of Poe short stories that I've never gotten around to. Dang.

If you get the chance, read it. If nothing else, read The Pit and the Pendulum, my favorite story by Poe, by far.


Poe is a must read, IMHO. Good stuff. :)

I just finished rereading The Pit and the Pendulum, and it just restates the true character and power he had as a writer.

[Justin Case]

I'm reading The Other Teddy Roosevelts collection and am truly loving it!! Roosevelt was already fascinating and in these tales he becomes mythic. Great stuff!!!

[Brice]

On the subject of Poe I have a hardcover collection of his stories from the 1800's where some of the titles are different and it has minor textual differences from the one normally seen also. I found it at a thrift shop for $1.00. :D

[Unfound One]

If you get the chance, read it. If nothing else, read The Pit and the Pendulum, my favorite story by Poe, by far.


Oh, I'm planning on reading it this summer for sure.
It's only my lengthy book list :)
I really like what I read of him so far, so I'm looking forward to it.

[Dani]

I just started Strangers by Dean Koontz

[John Blaze]

im gonna start a reread of my Grisham collection..

First, The Rainmaker.

[HanzouNorak]

well i decided to go back to Insomnia
and after about 20 pages of boredom, i managed to get into the story.
and damn is it a good one

[obscurejude]

well i decided to go back to Insomnia
and after about 20 pages of boredom, i managed to get into the story.
and damn is it a good one

It really is a good one. It might be my favorite King book.

*ducks to miss Monte's fist*

[obscurejude]

im gonna start a reread of my Grisham collection..

First, The Rainmaker.

I really liked that one John. I thought the character development was significantly better in Rainmaker than some of his others. I took the LSAT not long after reading it, but decided not to go the lawyer route.

[alinda]

I am reading another Anne Rice book
Tale of the Body Thief and why not I had so
much fun with Merrick last week, I figured
why not read another one ?

[NeedfulKings]

Just finished The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon (Brilliant!!!!)

Starting Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the first time. :)

[OchrisO]

I'm reading The Portrait of Mr. W. H. by Oscar Wilde.

[Wuducynn]

well i decided to go back to Insomnia
and after about 20 pages of boredom, i managed to get into the story.
and damn is it a good one

It really is a good one. It might be my favorite King book.

*ducks to miss Monte's fist*

Damn right its a good story..its more than good its great. :harrier:

[ladysai]

I am reading another Anne Rice book
Tale of the Body Thief and why not I had so
much fun with Merrick last week, I figured
why not read another one ?

Anne Rice has done lots of good creepy stories.
Try any of the Mayfair witches books, (if you havent yet) They're really good reads.
:D

[John Blaze]

im gonna start a reread of my Grisham collection..

First, The Rainmaker.

I really liked that one John. I thought the character development was significantly better in Rainmaker than some of his others. I took the LSAT not long after reading it, but decided not to go the lawyer route.

My favorite is still The Partner, and the ending totally fucks me up every time.

NEVER TRUST A WOMAN!

[John Blaze]

I am reading another Anne Rice book
Tale of the Body Thief and why not I had so
much fun with Merrick last week, I figured
why not read another one ?

Why not indeed?

although I'll abstain for now, thank you very much. :D

The Tale of the Body Thief is good, but definitely not the best Lestat adventure.

[obscurejude]

im gonna start a reread of my Grisham collection..

First, The Rainmaker.

I really liked that one John. I thought the character development was significantly better in Rainmaker than some of his others. I took the LSAT not long after reading it, but decided not to go the lawyer route.

My favorite is still The Partner, and the ending totally fucks me up every time.

NEVER TRUST A WOMAN!

I don't trust women.

[Daghain]

Read the first Anne Rice book, The Witching Hour, and stop.

Just sayin'

[John Blaze]

BS, read the first 10 Vampire Chronicles, and stop.

just saying! :P

[Kevin]

Just finished reading Green Grass, Running Water, by Thomas King.

Am now reading Beloved, by Toni Morrison.

Oh, and I'm also reading The English Patient, by Micheal Ondaatje.

[alinda]

The Mayfair Witches were my introduction to Anne Rice back in I'd guess
2000, a lady I work with lent Witching Hour to me and I devoured it.
I haveent really read too much of her in the late 2* 3 years, but providence has given me the opportunity, and I am enjoying her books again.:fairy:







I am reading another Anne Rice book
Tale of the Body Thief and why not I had so
much fun with Merrick last week, I figured
why not read another one ?

Anne Rice has done lots of good creepy stories.
Try any of the Mayfair witches books, (if you havent yet) They're really good reads.
:D

[Wuducynn]

I respect those who can read several books at once, because I never could.

[jayson]

i can typically read two at once, but that is always one fiction, one non-fiction so it's a bit different than those who have other kinds of multiplicity going on in their reading.

[Brice]

I actually NEED the distractions of several books at once (with the exception of a new King book). The more distractions, noise and the like the better. I could sit down during a riot or in a moshpit and read.

[ManOfWesternesse]

I'm very much a 'one-at-a-time' reader.
Now & again I might put one aside in mid-read to read (say) a new release, then pick it up again. But that's a different thing alltogether.

[Brice]

I have just recently been able to read just one at a time occasionally.

[NeedfulKings]

I'm a one-book-at-a-time person too.


Just finished The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon (Brilliant!!!!)

Starting Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the first time. :)

I changed my mind--I'm waiting for my wife to finish her book and then we'll read HP2 together.

I picked up Cycle of the Werewolf by SK. I'm about halfway through. Not my fave of his--It's a little too disjointed. Great concept and I can't wait to see what happens, though! :)

[Girlystevedave]

I'm still reading Duma Key...I'm enjoying it, but my brain has just been so distracted. I think next, I'll read something I'm familiar with, so I don't have to think too much.
Maybe Desperation or Eyes of the Dragon:orely:

[John Blaze]

how's about Rose Madder? that's a good one

Viva Ze' Bull!

[Jean]

there's a thread in Dutch Hill, Reading Habits (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=395), where we are discussing who reads many books at a time and why and all that stuff; I would recommend those who haven't posted there yet go and have a look, it's interesting.

[John Blaze]

I respect those who can read several books at once, because I never could.

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[fernandito]

I'm still reading Duma Key...I'm enjoying it, but my brain has just been so distracted. I think next, I'll read something I'm familiar with, so I don't have to think too much.
Maybe Desperation or Eyes of the Dragon:orely:

DESPERATION.

[Wuducynn]

how's about Rose Madder? that's a good one

Viva Ze' Bull!

YES! Definitely, Rose Madder.. :harrier:

[Girlystevedave]

how's about Rose Madder? that's a good one

Viva Ze' Bull!

YES! Definitely, Rose Madder.. :harrier:


I like Rose Madder, but I jut re-read it last year.

[Wuducynn]

I like Rose Madder, but I jut re-read it last year.

Penthouse Letters then.

[Girlystevedave]

I said I want to read something familiar CK

[Wuducynn]

I said I want to read something familiar CK

Yeah, thats why I suggested that.

[Girlystevedave]

I said I want to read something familiar CK

Yeah, thats why I suggested that.

:rofl:
You caught me.....NOT

[Jean]

I'm still reading Duma Key...I'm enjoying it, but my brain has just been so distracted. I think next, I'll read something I'm familiar with, so I don't have to think too much.
Maybe Desperation or Eyes of the Dragon:orely:

DESPERATION.
DESPERATION

[Daghain]

That one's coming up soon on my reread list. I'm going to do it back-to-back with The Regulators.

[Wuducynn]

Have you read Rose Madder yet, Daghain?

[Patrick]

I finished DUMA KEY. :thumbsup:
Then I read FIGHT CLUB by Chuck Palahniuk. Awesome book.
After that was STARDUST by Neil Gaiman. An enjoyable, sweet story.

Currently reading: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury.

[John Blaze]

wait wait wait, Stardust, is a Gaiman yarn? As in the movie Stardust?

Maybe I ought to read it, and maybe watch it too.

[alinda]

*takes down names*

[Ruthful]

Her Last Death: A Memoir, by Susanna Sonnenberg

[John Blaze]

today I read Around The World In 80 Days, and tomorrow I'll read Treasure Island, followed by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

[Wuducynn]

Currently reading: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury.

I love that book (and the movie)... :thumbsup:

[aurora]

Yeah, finally not a school book. Finally have a chance to go back and finish Arthur C. Clarks 'First Born', after that a James Patterson book and then upon recommendation from a few of you, 'Black House'. Sadly that may get stuck waiting till May before I get a real chance to read it.

[John Blaze]

bump it to First Priority

you'll thank me later

[OchrisO]

wait wait wait, Stardust, is a Gaiman yarn? As in the movie Stardust?

Maybe I ought to read it, and maybe watch it too.

You definately should. The book is better than the movie, naturally, but both are quite enjoyable.

[obscurejude]

I second John's suggestion.

[MonteGss]

Currently reading: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury.

I love that book (and the movie)... :thumbsup:

That is the next audiobook I am going to "read" after LoTR! Cool, I"m glad to hear good things about it. :thumbsup:

[obscurejude]

Monte, would you like to borrow the audio book for Insomnia? Read by me.

[MonteGss]

Um, gee thanks but no. :D
Insomnia not my favorite book....no, not so much. :) Maybe I'll learn to like it someday and if I do, I'll totally take you up on the offer.

Would you like my personal reading of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Complete Concordance? :lol:

[obscurejude]

:lol:

[Brice]

Bah, I wish y'all would do readings. That'd be awesome! :D

[Wuducynn]

Anybody reading Insomnia would be an improvement over the dildo they had reading it. :angry: BAD, BAD, choice!

[educatedlady]

I'm reading Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King

I love my Native Lit Class.

[Daghain]

Have you read Rose Madder yet, Daghain?

Yep, but it's also on my reread list. It's been a long time since I read it last.

[tamez]

currently listening to Black House
having a bit of trouble getting into it
but not giving up :orely:

[Brice]

Is it your first time with that Tamez? My first time reading it I had a bit of trouble getting into it. As I read on it got better though. Now, I love it.

[Storyslinger]

On the subject of Poe I have a hardcover collection of his stories from the 1800's where some of the titles are different and it has minor textual differences from the one normally seen also. I found it at a thrift shop for $1.00. :D

Lucky :P





If you get the chance, read it. If nothing else, read The Pit and the Pendulum, my favorite story by Poe, by far.


Oh, I'm planning on reading it this summer for sure.
It's only my lengthy book list :)
I really like what I read of him so far, so I'm looking forward to it.

Awesome:D


Doing the two step....

I Am Legend (re-read)
Lord of the Rings Trilogy (re-read)

[jayson]

I just started a book called "Born to Buy" by Juliet Schor about how companies try to make consumers out of children through ubiquitous marketing. it's very interesting so far, but not the least bit surprising.

[John_and_Yoko]

I'm 2/3 of the way through The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass now. The first three volumes didn't take me this long to read (started it last Sunday, usually Dark Tower books take me a few days at most).

[blackrose22]

Have you read Rose Madder yet, Daghain?

Yep, but it's also on my reread list. It's been a long time since I read it last.

Just finished a reread of Rose Madder and I'd forgotten how good it was. Would love to see this turned into a film.

[Heather19]

I might have to give Rose Madder another shot. I did not enjoy it whatsoever the first time I read it, but that was years ago.

[jemaher]

i didn't like his human monster books like geralds game rose madder ect

[jemaher]

I just finished anatomy of deception..... mediocre. and I am a third of the way into the mosaic crimes... which is better

[John Blaze]

there's a thread called Worst King Novel, you should post about that in there.

[Jack Lee]

I am creeping through Duma Key, in between Repairman Jack novels. Currently on Crisscross. There are some amazing similarities between Wilson's "multiverse" and King's. I eager await the next issue of Long Road Home.

[Matt]

I loved Duma Key, it was so interesting.

One of the things I love about it is the characters of course, I can read and entire novel by another author and never even give a crap about any of the players. Not King though.

[Jack Lee]

I find that that happens with most novels that I read. If they're not King, then they're not interesting enough for me to care. Most novels.

[OchrisO]

I finished Salomé by Oscar Wilde today.

I've been reading a bit of Don't Panic by Neil Gaiman when I can find time.

[Unfound One]

I'm about to start The Heart of Redness by Zakes Mda.
It's for World Lit, but I've been told it's quite good.
We'll see...

[fernandito]

I loved Duma Key, it was so interesting.


It has yet to impress me thus far, and I'm already 430 pages in.

[blackrose22]

Finished Blaze this morning. A great and fast read. You really had to feel for Blaze. Sad ending I thought.

[Daghain]

:thumbsup:

I totally agree. He was easy to feel sorry for.

[alinda]

Yep, you know of course I feel the same way. I did enjoy the read tho'
couple hours.....good read.

[hamish]

Readng nightmares and dreamscapes at the moment!

[Matt]

I need to re read that one again hamish, I had a rough time with it.

[hamish]

It's good so far. Wasn't really fond of 'it grows on you'

[Heather19]

I loved Duma Key, it was so interesting.


It has yet to impress me thus far, and I'm already 430 pages in.

Oh no, you're not enjoying it. I fell in love with that story right from the beginning.

[John_and_Yoko]

Finished Wizard and Glass and will now read "The Little Sisters of Eluria."

[Girlystevedave]

I loved Duma Key, it was so interesting.


It has yet to impress me thus far, and I'm already 430 pages in.

But you always have "Muchacho"

[Patrick]

...I've been reading a bit of Don't Panic by Neil Gaiman when I can find time.
I haven't heard of this one. Is it good?

I love Gaiman.

[Patrick]

wait wait wait, Stardust, is a Gaiman yarn? As in the movie Stardust?

Maybe I ought to read it, and maybe watch it too.

Great book if you're a Gaiman fan.

I haven't seen the movie, it got really bad reviews all around in the press. I'd like to see it though.

[Wuducynn]

Finished Wizard and Glass and will now read "The Little Sisters of Eluria."

Very cool :harrier:

[Heather19]

wait wait wait, Stardust, is a Gaiman yarn? As in the movie Stardust?

Maybe I ought to read it, and maybe watch it too.

Great book if you're a Gaiman fan.

I haven't seen the movie, it got really bad reviews all around in the press. I'd like to see it though.

I haven't read the book, but I thought the movie was pretty good.

[OchrisO]

...I've been reading a bit of Don't Panic by Neil Gaiman when I can find time.
I haven't heard of this one. Is it good?

I love Gaiman.


It is a biography of Douglas Adams. It is pretty funny.

[Patrick]

...I've been reading a bit of Don't Panic by Neil Gaiman when I can find time.
I haven't heard of this one. Is it good?

I love Gaiman.


It is a biography of Douglas Adams. It is pretty funny.

Cool, thanks. :couple:

[fernandito]

I loved Duma Key, it was so interesting.


It has yet to impress me thus far, and I'm already 430 pages in.

Oh no, you're not enjoying it. I fell in love with that story right from the beginning.

I'm nearing page 500 and I have to say that the past 40-50 pages have been fairly intense and immensely entertaining...too bad that I didn't feel this way about the book until I was 4/6 of the way through.




But you always have "Muchacho"

You mean Hulk Hogan? :pirate:

[Girlystevedave]

What?
Robin Hood? Huh?

[PedroPáramo]

The Wind-up bird chronicle,
by Haruki Murakami.

[John_and_Yoko]

Finished Wizard and Glass and will now read "The Little Sisters of Eluria."

Very cool :harrier:

Finished that too. Next up on my reading list is 'Salem's Lot.

[Unfound One]

Next up on my reading list is 'Salem's Lot.

Good choice :)

[John_and_Yoko]

Next up on my reading list is 'Salem's Lot.

Good choice :)

Thanks. :)

[Storyslinger]

Next up on my reading list is 'Salem's Lot.

Good choice :)

Thanks. :)

One of the books that are higher on my list of Stephen King best. I just really like the story line. :clap:

[OchrisO]

I am reading Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead.

It is really, really good. I am only about 30 pages in and it already has me completely sucked into the story.

Lawhead writes mythic history and imaginative fiction. This one is the first book in a series about Robin Hood. He has written other series about things like King Arthur and various Celtic folklore, but they are all quite a bit different than the typical stories. They are his own versions of mythic stories. I really enjoy his stuff.

[John Blaze]

Chris, that book is exactly up my alley. i had a thread on here when the site first opened about historical fiction.

have you read any Gary Jennings? His Aztec series is quite good.

I'm gonna look for Hood today.

[fernandito]

I'm /that/ close to wrapping up Duma Key.

[Daghain]

I am reading Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead.

It is really, really good. I am only about 30 pages in and it already has me completely sucked into the story.

Lawhead writes mythic history and imaginative fiction. This one is the first book in a series about Robin Hood. He has written other series about things like King Arthur and various Celtic folklore, but they are all quite a bit different than the typical stories. They are his own versions of mythic stories. I really enjoy his stuff.

Hey, thanks for mentioning that one. That sounds right up DBF's alley, and his birthday is in a couple weeks.

Now I have to go unobtrusively scan his bookshelves. :lol:

[OchrisO]

Chris, that book is exactly up my alley. i had a thread on here when the site first opened about historical fiction.

have you read any Gary Jennings? His Aztec series is quite good.

I'm gonna look for Hood today.

I haven't, but I will have to look for ti when I have time/money. I enjoy Aztec stuff.



The second book to Hood is out now as well, but only in hardcover. It is called Scarlet and I assume it is about his version of Will Scarlet from the Robin Hood myth in some way.

[John Blaze]

cool, I'll try and find them.

[OchrisO]

cool, I'll try and find them.

Here's a bit from his webpage about Hood, to get a better idea of what the story is like taht what I ahve said so far:




King Raven Trilogy: Book I
Robin Hood: The Legend Begins Anew
For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting.

Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him—for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive.

Like the forest itself, Hood is deep, dark, and at times savagely brutal—yet full of enchantment and hope. Internationally-acclaimed author Stephen R. Lawhead has created a lyrical rendering of a time-honored story that will lead you down strange pathways into another time and place.


It also says "Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medival Britain, Lawhead's trilogy conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood."

[blackrose22]

Just after finishing Soul Catcher by Frank Herbert. Very different from his Dune books. Engrossing tale but not happy with the ending through.

[MonteGss]

I'm setting Faulkner down for now and moving on to something I know will be more to my taste, at the moment.

From a Buick 8 - Stephen King
(my first time reading it)

[aurora]

Just started Kip Thornes 2 ton book on Gravity. (OK I lied its 3 tons)

[RUBE]

I finished The Road by Cormac McCarthy and now I am reading I Am Legend.

[alinda]

I think your gonna enjoy this book Monte, Its got alot to it.
I recently read it 1st time, and liked it fine.





I'm setting Faulkner down for now and moving on to something I know will be more to my taste, at the moment.

From a Buick 8 - Stephen King
(my first time reading it)

[MonteGss]

I think your gonna enjoy this book Monte, Its got alot to it.
I recently read it 1st time, and liked it fine.


I think I will too. :)

[John Blaze]

I'm reading alot lately.

OK, still another reread of the DT, currently finishing wastelands.

Also reading some Louis L'amour (I never knew he was this good, no wonder he's so popular)

Also reading Dragon Seed, by Pearl S. Buck.

[alinda]

Up next?

Catching the Big Fish
Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity
David Lynch - Author

[John_and_Yoko]

Nearing the end of 'Salem's Lot--I expect to finish it tomorrow.

Then I'll start Wolves of the Calla after that.

[Bethany]

I'm setting Faulkner down for now and moving on to something I know will be more to my taste, at the moment.

From a Buick 8 - Stephen King
(my first time reading it)

i love that one.

i was re-reading lisey's story but had to put it down because it was hitting too many raw nerves.

now i'm reading the punch by john feinstein. it's an in depth look at the punch kermit washington laid on rudy tomjanovich during an NBA game in 1977 and how it changed both men and the game itself.

[Ikilledthecrimsonking]

i am extremly bored so im rerereading IT

[Fall of Gilead]

House of Chains by Steven Erikson
The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrel by Susanna Clarke
The Magic of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

[obscurejude]

A chinese take out menu.

[Girlystevedave]

I just started my 3rd or 4th re-read of Desperation

[fernandito]

About 110 pages into Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

[Unfound One]

Finished my first re-read of Wolves of the Calla last night.
If I have time tonight I'll start Song of Susannah.
Before then though, I've got some Yeats to read for class Thursday.

[OchrisO]

I'm reading An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde(for my Oscar Wilde Class), Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad(for Brit Lit II) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey(for Literature and Film), so I had to take a break from Hood, even though it is a really good book.

[Daghain]

Just finished a reread of The Dead Zone and am now on The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.

[John_and_Yoko]

About 110 pages into Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

Yeah, I'm a nit-picker, but I prefer to call that Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone....

EDIT: FINALLY started Wolves of the Calla....

[what]

Finishing DTVII ... starting on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Trilogy... I have no idea about these books but my wife got them for Christmas... she asked me to read them and tell her about it...

[Wuducynn]

EDIT: FINALLY started Wolves of the Calla....


Finishing DTVII ......

Big :thumbsup: to you folk. :harrier:

What and J and Y, I expect lots of posts with your feedback, ideas and questions in the Gilead and Baronies forums.

[Fall of Gilead]

Then All Hail will mercilessly quiz you on the series.

[what]

I keep forgetting the little things that bother me about the story... when i'm reading i think "man i should ask about this" then i forget just as quick...

[Wuducynn]

Then All Hail will mercilessly quiz you on the series.

:o I would never do such a thing! ;)


I keep forgetting the little things that bother me about the story... when i'm reading i think "man i should ask about this" then i forget just as quick...

Write em down!

[jemaher]

finished the mosaic crimes...... mediocre at best. had a lot of promise but failed to deliver. I like caleb carr much better

[Heather19]

Just finished The Dark Half, it was a good book, but I think I was expecting something more from it.

Next up is Heart Shaped Box. Can't wait to start it!

[fernandito]

Next up is Heart Shaped Box. Can't wait to start it!

I've heard nothing but good things about this book.

[Míchéal]

I'm rereading The Waste Lands.

[mia/susannah]

I started rereading the Dark Tower series. I am almost half way through Wizard and Glass. Then I will start the Wolves of the Calla.

[HanzouNorak]

finished Insommnia moving on to The Eyes Of The Dragon

[Unfound One]

Starting Song of Susannah tonight.
Then Dark Tower, obviously.

I think I'll read Insomnia next - would that be a good choice?
I bought it last week at B&N and I know it ties in some...

[Jean]

I think I'll read Insomnia next - would that be a good choice?

very

[Unfound One]

Ha, thanks Jean :)
That's the plan then.

[Wuducynn]

Ha, thanks Jean :)
That's the plan then.

HIGHLY seconded. :harrier:

[Brice]

And also thirded.

[Darkthoughts]

I read Brett Easton Ellis's Less Than Zero last week and thought it was boring crap! I mean, i get that it was meant to be monotonous to reflect Clay's state of mind/perception and the shallow nature of his social circle, but really - it was awful. Is American Psycho better? Because loads of people have hyped that to me and I was looking forward to reading it up until now.

[John_and_Yoko]

What and J and Y, I expect lots of posts with your feedback, ideas and questions in the Gilead and Baronies forums.

Whoa, okay....

I'm kind of trying to concentrate on finishing my reading regimen, but I'll see what I can do....

[John Blaze]

im reading the entire Sackett series from Louis Lamour.

It is great.

[Unfound One]

I think I'll read Insomnia next - would that be a good choice?

very



Ha, thanks Jean :)
That's the plan then.

HIGHLY seconded. :harrier:


And also thirded.

Well then.
Consider the plan reinforced. :)

[obscurejude]

Sarah Jane, I really think you'll fall in love with Ralph Roberts. I know I did. One of the best characters in the history of the language.

[fernandito]

It seems that I'm going to have to eat my harsh words and embrace my hypocrisy : I am officially addicted to the Harry Potter series.

[Brice]

Hell fuckin' yeah! :dance:

[Mordred Deschain]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4189xcHf3AL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[Daghain]

It seems that I'm going to have to eat my harsh words and embrace my hypocrisy : I am officially addicted to the Harry Potter series.

Welcome to the dark side, my man. :)

[Jean]

It seems that I'm going to have to eat my harsh words and embrace my hypocrisy : I am officially addicted to the Harry Potter series.
at last! at last!
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[John Blaze]

good job, man!

[alinda]

Black House!!

[John Blaze]

another Kudos!

[educatedlady]

Bone Game by Louis Owens

[MonteGss]

It seems that I'm going to have to eat my harsh words and embrace my hypocrisy : I am officially addicted to the Harry Potter series.

We are all proud of you, feev. :D :cool: :thumbsup:

[Wuducynn]

We are all proud of you, feev. :D :cool: :thumbsup:

Speak for yourself, I couldn't care less whether Feve becomes addicted to the Harry Potter series.

[Mark]

Re-reading W0TC now, gotta have it finished by Monday, Ka-tet gave his Girlfriend "Cell" and i'll probably recieve that on Monday.

[Unfound One]

Sarah Jane, I really think you'll fall in love with Ralph Roberts. I know I did. One of the best characters in the history of the language.

Good to know.
Ahhh I'm excited!

[OchrisO]

It seems that I'm going to have to eat my harsh words and embrace my hypocrisy : I am officially addicted to the Harry Potter series.

*points and laughs*

[fernandito]

*turns OChris into a frog with a spell he learned at Hogwarts*

[Darkthoughts]

:lol:

Have any of you read American Psycho? What did you think of it?

[Unfound One]

Fever:
Being addicted to Harry Potter is totally okay.
As long as you don't like, join a web community with message boards and stuff.
And you shouldn't make friends there either.
That's weird.
And that would be taking things a little too far I think...

I mean, you can like a book series a whole lot... but seriously.
You have to draw the line somewhere.

;)

[Darkthoughts]

:lol: Yeah, those sorts of people are weirdly obsessive!

[MonteGss]

We are all proud of you, feev. :D :cool: :thumbsup:

Speak for yourself, I couldn't care less whether Feve becomes addicted to the Harry Potter series.

We don't care what cranky old men think. Go read some Nancy Drew or something. :)

[Unfound One]

:lol: Yeah, those sorts of people are weirdly obsessive!

Definitely.
Honestly, do they do anything but sit at their computers all day talking with their online friends?
I don't think so...

[John Blaze]

yeah, what a bunch of losers.....

hey you guys wanna see pictures of my new SK collectible? :D

[Brice]

Sure!

[jayson]

:lol:

Have any of you read American Psycho? What did you think of it?

i couldn't finish it. i didn't enjoy it at all.

[Darkthoughts]

For what reason? Did you find the style of writing off putting, or the content?

[jayson]

a lot of it was the style, present tense is a bit bizarre

[Darkthoughts]

I really struggled with Less Than Zero because of the style, I was told by a friend that American Psycho was brilliant...but maybe she just meant in comparison :D

[Darkthoughts]

I really struggled with Less Than Zero because of the style, I was told by a friend that American Psycho was brilliant...but maybe she just meant in comparison :D

[Unfound One]

:lol: Yeah, those sorts of people are weirdly obsessive!


yeah, what a bunch of losers.....

hey you guys wanna see pictures of my new SK collectible? :D

Ha, I sure do love you guys.
:huglove:

[BillyxRansom]

The Children of Men by P.D. James

[fernandito]

I'm a couple dozen pages into The Magician's Nephew ; Great read so far, and it's left me wondering : Why didn't they kick off the Narnia movies with this story?

[John Blaze]

im not sure I would have been so quick to watch it if it had been The Magician's Nephew.

[fernandito]

You didn't like the story?

Well, I said it's a good story so far, but perhaps I might change my mind once I complete it? :unsure:

[John Blaze]

it's a good story, it's just not as good as The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.

[Wuducynn]

You didn't like the story?

Well, I said it's a good story so far, but perhaps I might change my mind once I complete it? :unsure:

Because the books were originally released with The Lion, The Witch and Wardrobe first. Magicians Nephew and The Lion, The Witch and Wardrobe are my two favorites of the series.

[educatedlady]

I am currently reading Indian Killer by Sherman Alexie.
This man writes some of the best stuff. My favorite being The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. This one is great though. Very dark.

[fernandito]

Ah! I wasn't aware of that. Thank you sir :cyclops:

[Daghain]

I am thisclose to finishing Danse Macabre.

And I will never read it again. :lol:

[BillyxRansom]

^ Was it that bad?

[Daghain]

Oh, yes. There are some good interesting parts of it, but I don't really think it was worth reading the whole book for.

[OchrisO]

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

[John Blaze]

one of my favorites Chris!

[Jean]

Oh, yes. There are some good interesting parts of it, but I don't really think it was worth reading the whole book for.
at least I finished it, while On Writing is still lying there opened at about 100th page... it's two years next July... Sai King is a very good writer. A genius. But as an analyst, or critic, of anything, be it his own or anyone else's writing, I don't really think he amounts to anything. Which doesn't in the least diminish my respect and admiration; learning, for example, that he sings out of tune in the shower wouldn't, either.

[Letti]

Senor Kon-Tiki - JACOBY, ARNOLD
It's a biography of Thor Heyerdahl. Incredible journey.

[Jean]

oh yes! I didn't read the book you mentioned, but a lot of years ago I read books by Yuriy Senkevich, great Russian (Soviet) doctor and traveler, who, among other things, was with Heyerdahl on three of his journeys: on Ra, Ra-2, and Tigris. His books are wonderful, I wonder if you can find them in English (or, maybe, in Hungarian - I am sure they were translated into most "socialist" languages).

[what]

1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems - Jan Van Sickle, PLS

I'm studying for my State FS exam... have been for the last two weeks... and the exam is on Saturday - duration is 8hrs

[Daghain]

Oh, yes. There are some good interesting parts of it, but I don't really think it was worth reading the whole book for.
at least I finished it, while On Writing is still lying there opened at about 100th page... it's two years next July... Sai King is a very good writer. A genius. But as an analyst, or critic, of anything, be it his own or anyone else's writing, I don't really think he amounts to anything. Which doesn't in the least diminish my respect and admiration; learning, for example, that he sings out of tune in the shower wouldn't, either.

That's interesting, because I really enjoyed On Writing, but Danse Macabre about put me to sleep.

[jayson]

Oh, yes. There are some good interesting parts of it, but I don't really think it was worth reading the whole book for.
at least I finished it, while On Writing is still lying there opened at about 100th page... it's two years next July... Sai King is a very good writer. A genius. But as an analyst, or critic, of anything, be it his own or anyone else's writing, I don't really think he amounts to anything. Which doesn't in the least diminish my respect and admiration; learning, for example, that he sings out of tune in the shower wouldn't, either.

That's interesting, because I really enjoyed On Writing, but Danse Macabre about put me to sleep.

i couldn't finish either of them. i def prefer king the ficition writer to king the non-fiction writer.

[Daghain]

I totally agree with you on that one. :)

[Wuducynn]

I loved Danse Macabre, but have yet to read On Writing. My best friend recommended it highly to me.

[sarah]

Oh All_Hail, On Writing is one of my favorite books. Even if you just read the first half when Stephen King talks about his childhood and how he got to writing in the first place. It is a must read. Recommended for sure.

[Wuducynn]

Oh All_Hail, On Writing is one of my favorite books. Even if you just read the first half when Stephen King talks about his childhood and how he got to writing in the first place. It is a must read. Recommended for sure.

Thats number 2. Lets see, my best friend and cool Sarah recommend it and that dumb-ass Jayson and that bitch Daghain both don't like it. I think I'll read it. Thanks.

[Daghain]

Umm, you're reading for comprehension is a bit off there, buddy. I liked On Writing. It's Danse Macabre I didn't like.

[jayson]

Umm, you're reading for comprehension is a bit off there, buddy. I liked On Writing. It's Danse Macabre I didn't like.

:lol: i'm the dumb-ass that didn't like either

[Storyslinger]

Umm, you're reading for comprehension is a bit off there, buddy. I liked On Writing. It's Danse Macabre I didn't like.



Umm, you're reading for comprehension is a bit off there, buddy. I liked On Writing. It's Danse Macabre I didn't like.

:lol: i'm the dumb-ass that didn't like either

How could you not like Danse Macabre? :beat:..............Kidding, it is a hard book for most to enjoy, but I liked it the second time I gave it a shot.

[Daghain]

:lol:

[Storyslinger]

It's not funny, I know I'm dull. :lol:

[Wuducynn]

Umm, you're reading for comprehension is a bit off there, buddy. I liked On Writing. It's Danse Macabre I didn't like.

Yeah. Sorry, you're just half retarded then.

[Daghain]

I was laughing at R_of_G. :)

[Wuducynn]

Seriously though. On Writing does sound like something I could really get into.

[Storyslinger]

I was laughing at R_of_G. :)

Oh...:doh:.......Its ok to laugh at him. :lol:

[jayson]

...On Writing does sound like something I could really get into.

yeah, that's what i thought too. :lol:
seriously though, give it a go. everybody has different tastes. you may love it.

[Daghain]

CK, it's very good. There's a lot of autobiographical stuff in there - very interesting. And, it's a pretty quick read.

And Story...:lol:

[Storyslinger]

CK, it's very good. There's a lot of autobiographical stuff in there - very interesting. And, it's a pretty quick read.

And Story...:lol:

:blush:

[Wuducynn]

There's a lot of autobiographical stuff in there -

See, this is one of the kind of things I love so thats why I'm looking forward to it. I don't care about it being fast. I just have to read Duma Key first...

[fernandito]

... I just have to read Duma Key first...

Just don't expect too much from the ending.:arg:

[Wuducynn]

Eh, just like any other book, I'll be making my own mind up about that.

[fernandito]

"Yeah, you do that, Omar."

[Girlystevedave]

... I just have to read Duma Key first...

Just don't expect too much from the any kind of ending.:arg:


Fixed that:cowboy:

[Wuducynn]

Cool. Makes me look forward to it even more.

[fernandito]

:lol:

[Fall of Gilead]

Finished House of Chains by Erikson and started the next book Midnight Tides.

[alinda]

Just got home from the appointment I had
with my new allergist, and as I was at the
chemist's collecting the new drugs for my
hives, I saw Joe Hills Heart Shaped Box.
I bought it on the spot (paperback) and
am 40 some-odd pages in...and I'm liking
it very much, it has a good pace to it.
Something tells me it wont be the last
book I ever buy with his name on it.