Reading The House of Silk, the new Sherlock Holmes novel by Anthony Horowitz, and I'm really liking it so far. Just the first couple of chapters, and I can see why it's the only novel the Conan Doyle Estate have authorised. I'm not the biggest expert on Holmes, but I've read a few of the original stories, and what I've read so far really does match the unique ACD style perfectly.
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
Do one thing every day that scares you... Eleanor Roosevelt
Also reading this. And I agree with the commentsOriginally Posted by DoctorDodge
I read this book in college and absolutely LOVED it. It really was an eye-opener.
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
It's a great book! We're reading it now for Sociology and I'm having a hard time putting it down. Highly unusual for me to do with most college texts.
Do one thing every day that scares you... Eleanor Roosevelt
Almost done reading GOOD OMENS for the second time (straight through from reading it the first time). I like this story and the way it's told.
I start it on faith then, you wouldn't steer me wrong....right.It's certainly an ambitious undertaking, but the pay off is worth it. One of the best of the series. It's one of the longest books I've read, but I finished it very quickly because I wasn't able to put it down. It's that good.
Oh, me too. It is wonderful. It is my second favorite Gaiman that I've read.
Done with The Stand now, Waiting for Beffy to catch up so we can start 11/22/63.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
Please don't start without me!
People love frozen yogurt. I don't know what to tell you.
Course not. I think I'll read Call It Courage while I wait. I love this little book. Good quick read.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
What's your favorite? I think I should start reading this one, I still haven't been able to pick up a book since finishing 11/22/63.Oh, me too. It is wonderful. It is my second favorite Gaiman that I've read.
Done with The Stand now, Waiting for Beffy to catch up so we can start 11/22/63.Hurry up you two!
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
you read it yet? Anyone else that hasn't read it is welcome to join our little read.
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
The Time Machine, by HG Wells (on iphone while waiting for anything - Dr appt, ...)
11/22/63 (in the evenings before bed time)
Dune: House Atreides (audio book during comute time)
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I have, its excellent!you read it yet? Anyone else that hasn't read it is welcome to join our little read.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Was it a little slow moving for you, Heather? I'm 350 pages in and while the writing is really good, not a whole lot is happening (in terms of action or excitement). Can I expect the second half to be as "quiet"?
A NEW GAME BEGINS
That's really weird I could have sworn I replied... But I didn't think it was slow at all. I couldn't put it down
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I just finished my third reread of 11/22/63.
John
Wow John, you must really like it - I am still only about a third of the way through my first read! I read slow and mostly when I hit the hay - I'll get there soon though - I only have today and tomorrow to work and then off until Jan 3rd!
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Yeah, Bob, I do really like it. I first read it when I got the US proof, then twice after it hit the stands.
John
I'm reading The Mote in God's Eye. This book was written for me. Fast paced, intelligent, interesting sci-fi with some political undertones in it. I'm also listening to Black Hills by Dan Simmons and oh my god, it's the most painful book I've ever listened to/read. It just goes on and on and on and on and it's saying nothing at all.
Whoa! You have been busy! You must be a speed reader! I only read the book once so far. I am not yet emotionally ready to read it a second time.
Re-reading Bag of Bones (my first ever King re-read, too many books to have to read a first time), as well as dipping into the newly translated Arabian Nights, and just got hold of this:
What's your favorite? I think I should start reading this one, I still haven't been able to pick up a book since finishing 11/22/63.Oh, me too. It is wonderful. It is my second favorite Gaiman that I've read.
Done with The Stand now, Waiting for Beffy to catch up so we can start 11/22/63.Hurry up you two!
My first Gaiman: Neverwhere!
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