I haven't read it yet, but I have it sitting on my bookshelf. Was curious how you would have compared it to The Stepford Wives. I'll let you know once I read it.
I haven't read it yet, but I have it sitting on my bookshelf. Was curious how you would have compared it to The Stepford Wives. I'll let you know once I read it.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Oh, okay. I was thinking you'd read it. Yeah, definitely let me know.
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Finished The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn and her writing just hits the sweet spot for me. I'm starting The Road by Cormac McCarthy as I've seen the movie but never read the book.
The Road is great as is No Country For Old Men. I’ve also read the Border Trilogy, Blood Meridian and Child Of God by McCarthy which are all excellent.
I have GOT to read NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. I love the movie and can only assume the book is better.
Anyone have a mint condition signed first edition they can give me for free?
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
if you love the movie "No Country for Old Men" then you should watch "The Counselor"Originally Posted by ur2ndbiggestfan
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
I've seen that.
Spoiler:
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
Book is better.
I’ll just pop a nice signed copy in the post for you. If it doesn’t arrive must be due to the dodgy postal service at the moment. 😄
I just finished the next triptych of Richard Stark Parker novels - volumes 10, 11 and 12. Twelve to go.
Now reading If It Bleeds. Reading Kings prose is like being wrapped in a warm blanket.
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
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Just finished the third story (the Holly Gibney one) in If It Bleeds and really looking forward to starting on Rats, the final story.
I actually had low expectations for this collection as the last few SK novels haven’t grabbed me, but after watching the HBO production of The Outsider, I got a new appreciation for the Holly Gibney character and this phase of King’s writing.
I'm halfway through the second story and have liked both so far.
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I haven't watched The Outsider yet, but Holly is one of my favorite King characters. I'm looking forward to it.
I hope you enjoy "Rats." It was my favorite of the bunch. All-in-all though, unfortunately, the whole book was my least favorite novella collection.
I'm currently reading The Institute by Stephen King, The Unwilling by Kelly Braffet and Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky.
"Sometimes dead is better." ~ Jud Crandall
Does anyone here read Chad Lutzke? I've recently started reading his books and I'm thoroughly enjoying them. Of Foster Homes and Flies, and Stirring the Sheets were both great. I almost didn't read the Stirring the Sheets because of the synopsis, but I'm so glad I did. Both were so heartfelt despite the subject matter. I also really loved Out Behind the Barn which he cowrote with John Boden.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Finished The Road and I enjoyed it a lot but not to the extent that some fellow board members have. I'll definitely read more of McCarthy's books. I was going to start my re-read of The Stand but decided to hold off until the PS edition arrives so I started my re-read of IT.
2/3's of the way through The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers. I liked his book Last Call that I listened to last year. But I kinda forgot about him. Found a free copy of Anubis and when I went to my book pile, I picked this one up. It's like a Terry Gilliam movie. A little bizarre, a little weird, and a little funny.
"That which you think, becomes your world" Matheson
Very far. I mean, very close in terms of events, but otherwise, about totally different things. Both are great although extremely different.
I've always suspected you are my long-lost twin sister. Thought I was the only one who found sex unspeakably boring when described (verbally or cinematically)
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All I can think of right now (probably because I finished watching it again for the first time in a while) is this little moment in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace:I've always suspected you are my long-lost twin sister. Thought I was the only one who found sex unspeakably boring when described (verbally or cinematically)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFWSExNJVk
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
I'll have to read Rosemary's Baby soon. Jean, did you prefer it to The Stepford Wives?Very far. I mean, very close in terms of events, but otherwise, about totally different things. Both are great although extremely different.
I've always suspected you are my long-lost twin sister. Thought I was the only one who found sex unspeakably boring when described (verbally or cinematically)
And I can handle little amounts of sex in books so long as it adds to the story, but I swear the Richard Laymon book I read was literally from beginning to end some young boy having non-stop sexual fantasies about his female friend. If the sex was omitted from the book there would literally be maybe a 10page short story.
I love Garth Marenghi's Darkplace! I should rewatch it while I'm still at home for a bit.All I can think of right now (probably because I finished watching it again for the first time in a while) is this little moment in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace:I've always suspected you are my long-lost twin sister. Thought I was the only one who found sex unspeakably boring when described (verbally or cinematically)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFWSExNJVk
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I got the chance to watch the whole series on the big screen last year! Matt Berry himself showed up! Such an amazing night.
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
Lucky! I bet that was amazing.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
It really was. It was for the show’s 15th anniversary. It was great to watch it as part of a crowd, and Garth’s speech at the end on how they never expected people to still be talking about it years later seemed especially fitting.
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
Cool, thanks, Jean. Maybe I'll get around to it this summer.
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Making my way through 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I finished If It Bleeds, and have moved on to Mythos, a retelling of Greek Myths, by Stephen Fry. Also narrated by him.
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