I'm thinking of starting either Justin Cronin's The Passage or Koontz's 77 Shadow St.
I'm thinking of starting either Justin Cronin's The Passage or Koontz's 77 Shadow St.
"Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." - Nick Carraway
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby"
I'd definitely recommend The Passage.
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I'm on the 3rd book of the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay. It seems like quite a few other people are currently reading this series as well right now. It's so addictive!
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
I need to start the second book of that, Erin. It's on the waiting deck, but I'll try to get to it soon.
Erin, I ended 2011 by reading all three in that series in under a week. I can't over-state how much I enjoyed them, particularly the end of Mockingjay.Originally Posted by Erin
"Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." - Nick Carraway
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby"
I as well. "The Passage" turned out to be a very pleasant surprise!!!! I really enjoyed it!!! I am so looking forward to the next installment!!!I'd definitely recommend The Passage.
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63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
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The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Do we know when The Twelve is going to be released? I've read alot of "maybe" dates but haven't seen anything from Cronin or his publishers.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
A huge novel (500+ pages)by an author I haven't read before.
So far, I really like it.
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How did you not immediately have to start reading the second book with that cliffhanger ending?In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.
They are so so good! I'm about halfway through Mockingjay and can't wait to see how it ends.
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
My guess is to want to read something completely different to the previous book he read. That's what I do. The first Discworld novel, which I read about a year ago, ended on a huge cliffhanger, right in the middle of things, and I still haven't read the 2nd yet. I need to sort that out asap, I think.How did you not immediately have to start reading the second book with that cliffhanger ending?
I really enjoyed the first book. I still need to read the 2nd. Hmm, maybe when I'm done with Sherlock Holmes. Actually, no: finish off A Game of Thrones first.In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.
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
Yup, that's what I do too. I like to take breaks between series-installments, let that installment marinate in my mind for a bit. The only series I've read straight through is The Dark Tower.
They're excellent. They're minimalistic in dialogue, but the third person narration is amazing. I love dark thrillers, I love unconventional protagonists, I love stories in which technology plays a pivotal role - a series that promptly features all three ? Yes please.In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.
"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to feverishparade again." Wtf? Anyway, agreed completely. Several of my favourite tv series atm feature such plots and protagonists.
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 really loved Dragon Tattoo, I need to advance on to books two and three! and Game of Thrones is on my to-do list for 2012.My guess is to want to read something completely different to the previous book he read. That's what I do. The first Discworld novel, which I read about a year ago, ended on a huge cliffhanger, right in the middle of things, and I still haven't read the 2nd yet. I need to sort that out asap, I think.How did you not immediately have to start reading the second book with that cliffhanger ending?
I really enjoyed the first book. I still need to read the 2nd. Hmm, maybe when I'm done with Sherlock Holmes. Actually, no: finish off A Game of Thrones first.In an unrelated note, I just saw on FB that you finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. I've been really torn about whether to read these books or not, but I think you've convinced me to.
"Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." - Nick Carraway
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby"
Just got this:
Hefty, beautiful book.
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I seem to have to revise my top 5 at least every day.No Long Walk? And I need to finish reading The Stand.It
The Stand
Desperation
Black House
Duma Key
Does anyone like Diana Gabaldon? Got a signed copy of A Scottish Prisoner for Christmas so I threw out my other reading list and read this one.
Now I'm on to A Feast for Crows. I decided to try the audio book but I'm having a hard time concentrating on it. Might have to pull down the hard copy.
Love that book, and yours looks pretty nice.Just got this:
Hefty, beautiful book.
"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."
Rereading Matheson's Hell House. A fantastic read!
John
I just finished Overqualified by Joey Comeau. This book was unbelievable. It's essentially a collection of cover letters that you'd include with a resume, sent by a guy with an amazing sense of humor but who is truly suffering emotionally. It was hilarious, sad, ridiculous and painfully sincere. Probably not for everyone but I'd definitely recommend it.
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
Now that definitely sounds like my cup of tea, Emily. I know how frustrating it is when you're just sending cover letter after cover letter desperate for work, so I'm really keen to read something like that.
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
Holy shit dude, you should really read American Gods. Seriously one of the best books I've read.No doubt! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I think we have it around here somewhere. I actually haven't read alot of Gaiman's stuff. I've only read a couple of the sandman comics, some short stories, Neverwhere, and Good Omens I believe.Given your taste for Gaiman, I really think you would .SLAUGHTERHOUSE is great.
I haven't read Anansi Boys yet.
As for me, I think I'm going to reread some Dresden Files while I wait for my brother to read A Dance with Dragons. I knew getting it for him for Christmas would bite me in the ass, I hate waiting.
This post contained 3 of my favorite things: Neil Gaiman, GRRM and the Dresden Files. You win best post of the day!
I am Daenerys Stormborn and I will take what is mine. With fire and blood.
I'm currently reading Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis on the ole Kindle and listening to Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell by Susanna Clarke on audiobook while at work. I'm enjoying both quite a lot.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
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