What are you reading? What was the last book you enjoyed?
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Salty Dog
Lurker
One of my all time favorites.
"Morale was deteriorating and it was all Yossarian's fault. The country was in peril; he was jeopardizing his traditional rights of freedom and independence by daring to exercise them."
All the talk of Joe Lansdale made me check out Edge of Dark Water. Landsdales book are great in that they are really easy reads and have enough twists and turns, and described so well that theyre almost a pleasure to read. I cant help but think Lansdale is probably about as liked in East Texas as Steinbeck was in Salinas back in the day.
Also reading this....
Its an interesting take by an obviously talented writer but he is literally telling the Dylan story in such a way where it shouldnt be called a biography at all. It goes into some historical details that almost get muddled and watered down in the authors fondness for wordplay and slice of life nostalgia....almost like a sociology professor writing it.
Also reading this....
Its an interesting take by an obviously talented writer but he is literally telling the Dylan story in such a way where it shouldnt be called a biography at all. It goes into some historical details that almost get muddled and watered down in the authors fondness for wordplay and slice of life nostalgia....almost like a sociology professor writing it.
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kingkrazy
Prospect
When I first started this book, I would look at my progress and see 5,10,15 percent done and I remember thinking it was going to take forever to finish this book. That changed to seeing 50 percent done and thinking I didn't want the story to end. As JD mentioned a few pages back, the character development was terrific and the description of the various settings made you feel that SK had done the time travel himself to research this book. This title has shot straight to the top of my favorite list and although I've never re-read a book, this might change that.
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Just got it on Amazon for $1.99 for the Kindle
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KingInTheWest
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I read Dark Tower 4.5, which features a story within a story within a story.
The innermost story, about a young boy who is a new character but similar enough to Jake, is a great story that fits very much with the fantastical style of the Dark Tower series, although it takes a while to get started and is a little cliche at that beginning. The outer stories are much shorter and focus on Roland, one with the ka-tet of the main story, and one when he was just starting out as a gunslinger. Stephen King is more than welcome to add to the series again.
I have Under The Dome and probably should put that higher in my queue with the miniseries coming out in the summer. Currently reading Elmore Leonard's Raylan.
The innermost story, about a young boy who is a new character but similar enough to Jake, is a great story that fits very much with the fantastical style of the Dark Tower series, although it takes a while to get started and is a little cliche at that beginning. The outer stories are much shorter and focus on Roland, one with the ka-tet of the main story, and one when he was just starting out as a gunslinger. Stephen King is more than welcome to add to the series again.
I have Under The Dome and probably should put that higher in my queue with the miniseries coming out in the summer. Currently reading Elmore Leonard's Raylan.
RoyalSubject
Prospect
May be a bit too apologetic for some people, but it provides some interesting insights into the Medellin cartel.
RoyalSubject
Prospect
Meh...I'm not a financially minded guy, and I didn't learn much from this book. If anything, it confirmed that my finances are well in order and moving in the right direction long term. It would be good guide for anyone living paycheck to paycheck that has no idea how to begin building financial stability though.
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BigBrown
Lurker
A hundred pages or so in and it's definitely slower than the first book, it's mostly politics.
nick_nautious
Prospect
finished Patrick Rothfuss' 'The Name of The Wind'. Was very very good. having a hard time finding the 2nd book in a smaller paper back though. would highly recommend this one.
kingkrazy
Prospect
Just finished
I liked this book but still thought Heart Shaped Box was a little better. That's two down and two to go for Mr. Hill. I already have 20th Century ghosts which I am really looking forward to and his new one comes out April 30th.
I was referred to
by someone and am going to give it a shot. I have never heard of Owl Goingback but the person that told me about him spoke very highly of his books. Anyone here read him?
I liked this book but still thought Heart Shaped Box was a little better. That's two down and two to go for Mr. Hill. I already have 20th Century ghosts which I am really looking forward to and his new one comes out April 30th.
I was referred to
by someone and am going to give it a shot. I have never heard of Owl Goingback but the person that told me about him spoke very highly of his books. Anyone here read him?
adgy-san
PJ Harvey is God
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Damn. I've only read The Wasp Factory, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. Sad news.
Damn. I've only read The Wasp Factory, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. Sad news.
kingkrazy
Prospect
Just finished
The book was OK. Not quite as good as I hoped it would be. I see that Mr. Goingback received the Bram Stoker award for his first novel, Crota. I might try that one but not now. Now I am in a quandary. I never considered myself a Stephen King fan, I read Pet Cemetery and tommyknockers when I was in High school and moved on to Dean koontz. After reading 77 Shadow Street by Koontz I feel that he has kind of faded out, IMHO. After reading 12/22/63 I'm thinking of getting one of his older ones, maybe IT. I still have the short story collection on my kindle by Joe Hill but might even look for a new author. Any horror fans here care to recommend a good author?
The book was OK. Not quite as good as I hoped it would be. I see that Mr. Goingback received the Bram Stoker award for his first novel, Crota. I might try that one but not now. Now I am in a quandary. I never considered myself a Stephen King fan, I read Pet Cemetery and tommyknockers when I was in High school and moved on to Dean koontz. After reading 77 Shadow Street by Koontz I feel that he has kind of faded out, IMHO. After reading 12/22/63 I'm thinking of getting one of his older ones, maybe IT. I still have the short story collection on my kindle by Joe Hill but might even look for a new author. Any horror fans here care to recommend a good author?
jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
IMO, you cannot go wrong with King's short story collections. Fave book, The Stand...which has horror, but not strictly. IT is a fine place to start...just, enjoy the voyage, if not the ending.
Outside of that, Lansdale, Joe R.R. is a fine writer. If you can find them cheap Book of the Dead 1 & 2 are 2 of the finest Zombie anthologies ever. Which leads to Skipp/Spector, who wrote some TREMENDOUS books together, the Bridge/Animal/The Scream...Robert McCammon USED to write great stuff too. Richard Laymon, Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, F. Paul Wilson, all some good writers too. Best advice I can give, pick up anthologies, lots of em. You will be sure to find a writer you take a fancy to and then it's a matter of checking his/her past work out.
Outside of that, Lansdale, Joe R.R. is a fine writer. If you can find them cheap Book of the Dead 1 & 2 are 2 of the finest Zombie anthologies ever. Which leads to Skipp/Spector, who wrote some TREMENDOUS books together, the Bridge/Animal/The Scream...Robert McCammon USED to write great stuff too. Richard Laymon, Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, F. Paul Wilson, all some good writers too. Best advice I can give, pick up anthologies, lots of em. You will be sure to find a writer you take a fancy to and then it's a matter of checking his/her past work out.
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BigBrown
Lurker
So I finished Dune Messiah and it was okay. Powerful ending that I felt they could have expanded a bit, it all happened quite fast... and what little "action" the book had mostly took place outside of the narration which was disappointing. But I liked the ending, it got me a bit angry and emotional but I don't mind that. It saved the book.
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lagwagon0
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jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
That cover is enough for me to go to Amazon Lags.
I want to add another name to my list in post #1354. Bentley Little. Churns out books like a madman, but they are all good. Used to go to The Iliad used bookstore in NoHo and gather up a bag of his stuff.
And I got past the first book in the Sandman Slim series, Book 2 (Kill The Dead) was yonks better. And #3 Aloha From Hell is even better. these come in nice paperback sized hardcovers which are a real treat. Not too heavy to hold, jayzus the last King book I read I didn't have the 'couldn't put it down' option. More like 'had to put it down'...I know...Kindle...yeah yeah. I am a physical copy guy, I still buy cds. But yeah Richard Kadrey has created a bunch of cool characters and mixed in sex, drugs, rock and roll and heavy theological fantasy. As a lapsed Catholic I am a fiend for fallen angels. If you like Dresden/the Nightside series, this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I want to add another name to my list in post #1354. Bentley Little. Churns out books like a madman, but they are all good. Used to go to The Iliad used bookstore in NoHo and gather up a bag of his stuff.
And I got past the first book in the Sandman Slim series, Book 2 (Kill The Dead) was yonks better. And #3 Aloha From Hell is even better. these come in nice paperback sized hardcovers which are a real treat. Not too heavy to hold, jayzus the last King book I read I didn't have the 'couldn't put it down' option. More like 'had to put it down'...I know...Kindle...yeah yeah. I am a physical copy guy, I still buy cds. But yeah Richard Kadrey has created a bunch of cool characters and mixed in sex, drugs, rock and roll and heavy theological fantasy. As a lapsed Catholic I am a fiend for fallen angels. If you like Dresden/the Nightside series, this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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LetTigerIn
Lurker
I enjoyed the first book. Might have to start this one soon, too.
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latka
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KingInTheWest
Lurker
My favorite older King books that don't directly involve Roland Deschain would be Salem's Lot and Needful Things. The Different Seasons book is three brilliant novellas that were all turned into movies (also, a quick short story), but is not really horror. You definitely can't go wrong with It, aside from the sex scene.
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