Read any good books lately? Any books period? 2

[Fatty_bo_batty]

I demand that this get made!

Here is a start.
http://i.acdn.us/image/A9116/911607/300_911607.jpg

[By-tor]

Done with Calla, half way thru...
http://simania.co.il/bookimages/covers77/772101.jpg
I got the OCD with these books. :o

Go ahead. How many "OCD" slags can you peckerheads come up with? :rolleyes:

[Erasmus Cunk]

Old Crusty Dingus?

[phit_demon]

How many "OCD" slags can you peckerheads come up with? :rolleyes:

You're the biggest slag I know.

[By-tor]

You're the biggest slag I know.You being the "embodiment' of Eddie, I give you the benefit of the doubt, as I think you may have imbibed a bit o' the graf before posting. If not, you've forgotten the face of your father. And, your dinh. As much as I love these books, I do consider myself the dinh of a small ka-tet, here. And, with pleasure, do ya.

[phit_demon]

You being the "embodiment' of Eddie, I give you the benefit of the doubt, as I think you may have imbibed a bit o' the graf before posting. If not, you've forgotten the face of your father. And, your dinh. As much as I love these books, I do consider myself the dinh of a small ka-tet, here. And, with pleasure, do ya.

Jeez, are you on the rag? ;)

Definition of "slag". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slag_(slang))

And I haven't had a drink in about two weeks.

[McMarcoP]

I do consider myself the dinh of a small ka-tet, here. And, with pleasure, do ya.This made me shed a tear.
Although I associate you more closely with a catheter than with a ka-tet.

[Zenoinderve]

this books is really good and its a tear jerker too. The author wrote a series about his child abuse experience and I read most of them. You should read them too
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[JK]

Damn, I missed it... ;)

[By-tor]

Jeez, are you on the rag? ;)

Definition of "slag". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slag_(slang))

And I haven't had a drink in about two weeks.Cry your pardon.

It's just with this series...well...to me, it's like I've lived it in some other time. :o Probably because this is probably my 4th, or 5th round. :rolleyes:

There are other worlds than these. ;)

[phit_demon]

Cry your pardon.

I still love your old balls.

[By-tor]

I still love your old balls.
http://icanhascheezburger.wordpress.com/files/2008/02/funny-pictures-cats-in-love-walking.jpg

[phit_demon]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/moozon/funny/Funny%20Cats/forbidden_love_lolcats_epiclosers.jpg

[By-tor]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d84/JohnCampanelli/jerry-seinfeld-george-costanza_472x.jpg

[TheHangingBrain]

Mefisto in Onyx by Harlan Ellison

http://img1.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/c0/c2066.jpg

This was my first ever Ellison read. I figured after years of seeing him bitch on the Sci Fi Channel (anybody besides me remember that?), and his work with Babylon 5, I owed it to him and myself to read some of his stuff.

I found it was a pretty good story, if not a little predictable. I also find it a little uncomfortable when someone of one race tries to write from the perspective of another (white man writing from a black man's perspective). Other than that, I found it to be good enough to read more of his writing.

Just started Angry Candy today, and it seems to be pretty morose stuff so far, but he kind of warns you of that in the foreward (the main focus of the stories center around death).

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/the-convalescent.jpg

Just finished this and I feel simultaneously miserable and uplifted. The feeling reminds me of a Darren Aronofsky film: After I experience it, I love it, but I never want to experience it again. Really, really good but, God, it'll leave you drained.

Not sure what to follow up this book with. Maybe I'll move on to The Master and Margarita.

[Shäne]

Although with a less awesome cover...
http://i.imgur.com/qUGRF.jpg

Really fascinating. Some parts were a bit difficult (disturbing) to read through though.

[phit_demon]

It's tiny so I read it in little over an hour. Food for thought though.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/the_dip.jpg

Easily worth the €1 that I paid for it.

[McMarcoP]

Breezed through this:

http://science-fiction-books.com.au/media/ccp0/prodlg/Escape-from-Hell--Hal-Duncan-Paperb18-med.jpg

Kinda 1997 Escape from New York but with demons and dead people re-dying.
I found it absolutely cool.

[reecewicked]

The Strain is well worth the read. THIS is the way vampires are supposed to be portrayed, with imagination. Its actually the first vampire story in the past 5 years that I've probably enjoyed the most.

Also, Frankenstein is another book I've nearly finished. Slow in sections, but again an overall good read. Plus it was forced unto me to read it for school. :rolleyes:

[Rob101]

A fun read.
http://www.mythadventures.net/images/covers/AnotherfinemythMythconcepti.jpg

[McMarcoP]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CdDlBGd3L._SS500_.jpg

Poetic, funny and honest.
I liked it.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Although with a less awesome cover...
http://i.imgur.com/qUGRF.jpg

Really fascinating. Some parts were a bit difficult (disturbing) to read through though.

Is that Doc Hammer on that cover?

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/robinhooddaffy/PhitzyandDoc.jpg

[phit_demon]

Is that Doc Hammer on that cover?

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae56/robinhooddaffy/PhitzyandDoc.jpg

*geek spasm*

Ah, memories.

Thanks again for those awesome ninja camera skills. ;)

[McMarcoP]

http://img1.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n11/n57601.jpg

Kinda cool, although a bit messy.

SPOILERS WHITED OUT BELOW:
Jack the Ripper is Moriarty. And Moriarty is actually a figment of Holmes's imagination. Therefore Holmes is Jack the Ripper. And he dies at the Reichenbach falls.

[phit_demon]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/how-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people-poster-1.jpg

I picked it up for €1, which was a total bargain. It's a touching, funny read that I would recommend to anyone.

I'm unsure about watching the movie, because it's meant to be lame, but I might give it a go.

[By-tor]

Okay, so I finally cracked under assorted pressure and read...

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/101012/Girl-Dragon-Tattoo_300.jpg
I thought it might be in the "Twilight" girlie vain. Not a chance. I feckin' loved it.
And, now on to book two..
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5s5ZxZmD6LLmqEegzNIW3lSKN527Ws Fam1kHL83Zm6F3OBIx1Bw&t=1

[McMarcoP]

http://www.blackpool4me.com/NR/rdonlyres/B93DFFF9-73DE-4F5A-8009-5FB5E8B0789F/16269/Fry.jpg

He is an interesting, INTERESTING man.

[Louise]

http://dyn2.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/17921640.jpg.size-300_square-true.jpg

I'm thinking about purchasing this. Hope it will be worth the £4.77

[McMarcoP]

http://dyn2.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/17921640.jpg.size-300_square-true.jpg
I'm thinking about purchasing this. Hope it will be worth the £4.77There's a typo in the title, they forgot an S ;)
Let us know if it is good!

[Aaron]

There's a typo in the title, they forgot an S
Yeah, it should be Brest Hart

[Rob101]

http://dyn2.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/17921640.jpg.size-300_square-true.jpg

I'm thinking about purchasing this. Hope it will be worth the £4.77
I'm not sure if they are the same book, but I read Hitman: My real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling, at that was damn good.

[McMarcoP]

Yeah, it should be Brest Hart

http://jamiedubs.com/fuckflickr/data/i%20see%20what%20you%20did%20there/web/see-yoda.jpg

(however, just to Aaron it, "Bret Hart" is not the *title*)

[Louise]

I'm not sure if they are the same book, but I read Hitman: My real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling, at that was damn good.

Yeah that’s the one. I listened to WrestleCast a podcast in which he was interviewed about the book he made it sound damn interesting. I will defiantly buy it now :)

[McMarcoP]

http://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-100/1590-1/%7B067ED2FE-D784-4BDC-8A18-059E1AD30CE7%7DImg100.jpg

I found it amazing.
Anyone else who has read it?

[JasterIsFett]

http://www.rufkm.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/guillermo-del-toro-strain.jpg

Just finished The Strain, and it is far and away the best vampire book that I've read in a very long time. Del Toro and Hogan try to approach it from a scientific perspective and do a damn good job. There are a few points where I didn't like the story but it was darn near perfect.

Working on this next:

http://chamberfour.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/the_fall.jpg

[TheHangingBrain]

http://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-100/1590-1/%7B067ED2FE-D784-4BDC-8A18-059E1AD30CE7%7DImg100.jpg

I found it amazing.
Anyone else who has read it?

No, but it reminded me of this:

http://www.yoursbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/29268d20bf520Law.jpg.jpg

Mullet WINNING!

[Cuclean]

I just joined up with the local library. There's a nice variety. They dvds cds and games and even some Blu-Rays. My first two books to take out were.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lnn42E70uUs/TTtAQs1w89I/AAAAAAAAAXg/it8WTGXNdDM/s1600/salems.jpg

I've never read it.

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1248798072l/43615.jpg

It's time to return. :cool:

[By-tor]

Looks vaguely familiar...

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/47551_1593982213222_1345923480_1579119_5870953_n.j pg

:D

Go for it, brother. Read him, and read him well.;)

[Jeremy Beadle]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lnn42E70uUs/TTtAQs1w89I/AAAAAAAAAXg/it8WTGXNdDM/s1600/salems.jpg

I've never read it.

Top book Cooke.

[McMarcoP]

http://www.saltmanz.com/pictures/cache/Cover%20Scans/Book%20Covers/Ghost%20Brigades_400_admin.jpg

Maybe not as good as "Old Man's War", but still really well written and interesting.
OK, all the alien characters who have a personality are slightly too human, but then again it is written from a human point of view, so it can be expected that the narrator, even though omniscient, will consider noteworthy only the aspects that s/he can recognise... or am I reading too much in it?

[By-tor]

Went by a Border's that was going outta business while in Austin this week. 40-50% off of everything.

Picked up the 4th book in the series...
http://www.audiobooksonline.com/media/Frankenstein-Lost-Souls-Dean-Koontz-unabridged-Brilliance-Audio-books.jpg
Loving this series.

http://bestthrillers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Stephen-King.jpg
Duh.

http://eb.tncdn.net/dyn/200/978/074/3297349.jpg
*splooge*

[McMarcoP]

http://www.audiobooksonline.com/media/Frankenstein-Lost-Souls-Dean-Koontz-unabridged-Brilliance-Audio-books.jpgHm. I never managed to get "into" Koontz. He always seemed kinda "artificial" to me, if you see what I mean. Predictable. I don't know this series, mind.http://bestthrillers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Stephen-King.jpgLike button.http://eb.tncdn.net/dyn/200/978/074/3297349.jpgWANTS! WANTS!
Will get.

[Shäne]

I just finished...
http://i.imgur.com/K9tMF.jpg

It was absolutely incredible. And the twists genuinely caught me off guard. :cool:

[phit_demon]

I just finished...
http://i.imgur.com/K9tMF.jpg

It was absolutely incredible. And the twists genuinely caught me off guard. :cool:

Lurrrrrrrrrve it. :cool:

[TheHangingBrain]

I just finished...
http://i.imgur.com/K9tMF.jpg

It was absolutely incredible. And the twists genuinely caught me off guard. :cool:

Lurrrrrrrrrve it. :cool:

I concur. This was my first novel by Neil, and I loved it. Unfortunately my first edition hardcover has since been borrowed into non-existence. :mad:

[Aaron]

I haven't read any Gaiman before. Once I finish Widge's short stories book I'm reading right now I think I will try American Gods.

[McMarcoP]

I think I will try American Gods.I lURRRRRRRved it.

Sorry if this puts you off reading it.

[phit_demon]

I haven't read any Gaiman before. Once I finish Widge's short stories book I'm reading right now I think I will try American Gods.

It's a big 'un, and I know how you hate tomes.

[Antonio_Bay]

Just finished The Invisible Man earlier. I think a faithful adaptation would go down a storm.

Going to leap over to some more Fletch before heading back to Discworld.

[By-tor]

It's a big 'un,..
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/By-torbicep-1-1.jpg

[Aaron]

It's a big 'un, and I know how you hate tomes.

Yeesh. I saw a good few of his books in Easons were more my length. Any suggestions?

[phit_demon]

Yeesh. I saw a good few of his books in Easons were more my length. Any suggestions?

Anansi Boys, Neverwhere, Stardust are all excellent, and Fragile Things is a collection of short stories. It's a shame about American Gods though; it really is a doozie, and probably his best book to start on.

[JasterIsFett]

Anansi Boys, Neverwhere, Stardust are all excellent, and Fragile Things is a collection of short stories. It's a shame about American Gods though; it really is a doozie, and probably his best book to start on.

Anansi Boys is just as tome-ish as American Gods and, as a sort of sequel, its better to read American Gods first.

As much as they are intended for children, Coraline and The Graveyard Book are both great reads.

Sandman is a masterpiece of storytelling. I can't recommend Good Omens enough, which seems right down your alley, Aaron.

[phit_demon]

Anansi Boys is just as tome-ish as American Gods and, as a sort of sequel, its better to read American Gods first.

I've read them both, and they're not even close. I can't remember the exact page count of my copies, but they are stated as 352 (http://www.amazon.com/Anansi-Boys-Novel-Neil-Gaiman/dp/006051518X) and 624 (http://www.amazon.com/American-Gods-Novel-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0060558121/ref=pd_sim_b_1) pages, respectively, on Amazon. I don't know if those pages are the same size in both editions, and I'm sure one could find ones with higher and lower numbers for both, but there is a sizable difference between the two. Also, they're not really sequels; the two stories have little or nothing to do with each other.

[JasterIsFett]

I've read them both, and they're not even close. I can't remember the exact page count of my copies, but they are stated as 352 (http://www.amazon.com/Anansi-Boys-Novel-Neil-Gaiman/dp/006051518X) and 624 (http://www.amazon.com/American-Gods-Novel-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0060558121/ref=pd_sim_b_1) pages, respectively, on Amazon. I don't know if those pages are the same size in both editions, and I'm sure one could find ones with higher and lower numbers for both, but there is a sizable difference between the two. Also, they're not really sequels; the two stories have little or nothing to do with each other.

Hmm...my copies of both are about the same size. Only about 100 pages difference.

But even so, they both take place in the same universe. I read Anansi Boys first and found a bit of it easier to understand after I read American Gods. Maybe its just me.

[phit_demon]

Hmm...my copies of both are about the same size. Only about 100 pages difference.

Is your Anansi Boys double spaced? :confused:

[Aaron]

Yeah, I saw Anansi Boys in the book store and it looked no bigger than a Nick Hornby book.

[Jeremy Beadle]

Sandman is a masterpiece of storytelling. I can't recommend Good Omens enough, which seems right down your alley, Aaron.

I was very impressed with Good Omens, neither writer suffered from the pairing, in fact it's certainly one of Pratchett's best. It feels like a Gaiman book to me overall, but there are some very funny bits too.

[McMarcoP]

I was very impressed with Good Omens, neither writer suffered from the pairing, in fact it's certainly one of Pratchett's best. It feels like a Gaiman book to me overall, but there are some very funny bits too.I liked it a lot. Although I found it not as funny as the usual Pratchett and not as fascinating as the usual Gaiman :D

[phit_demon]

I just finished The Green Mile. It took me a couple weeks because of college work. If I had my way I would have read it through in a few days.

I think it's my favourite book of his that I've read, not counting The Dark Tower series. Absolutely wonderful little story, told with the deft touch and eye for plot and characterisation that makes King as good as he is. Supoib!

[Rob101]

I just finished The Green Mile. It took me a couple weeks because of college work. If I had my way I would have read it through in a few days.

I read that one when I was in Iraq. Really good book. One of the only Stephen King books I can stomach.(sorry By-tor)

[By-tor]

It's cool, bud. :)

Some folks just don't dig his stuff. I've been hooked since I was 19. How much of his work have you read? I can see where a few of his books could steer you away from the rest of his stuff. As for me, it's like I'm a crack-head when I'm reading him. :o

[TheHangingBrain]

As for me, it's like I'm a crack-head when I'm reading him. :o

How's that any different from when you're not? ;)

[McMarcoP]

I just finished The Green Mile. It took me a couple weeks because of college work. If I had my way I would have read it through in a few days.
I think it's my favourite book of his that I've read, not counting The Dark Tower series. Absolutely wonderful little story, told with the deft touch and eye for plot and characterisation that makes King as good as he is. Supoib!Well said, Sir.
Out of curiosity... I'm sure you watched the movie. What did/do you think of it?

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/41nNXo1vwvL_bL160_.jpg

It took an embarrassing amount of time to get through, inching away ten to twenty pages between classes, but I finally finished this, quite delightful, little book. I've a fondness for any novel where the devil shows up as a character and this one has already become one of my favorites.

[phit_demon]

It took an embarrassing amount of time to get through, inching away ten to twenty pages between classes, but I finally finished this, quite delightful, little book.

As ridiculous as it sounds, doing an English Literature degree really gets in the way of reading. I find it takes me far longer to finish the extra curricular books that I want to read. I was reading The Green Mile for nearly three weeks. :rolleyes:

[By-tor]

http://horrorbooks.co/images2/Stephen%20King/full_dark_no_stars_full_by_stephen_king.jpg

Maybe the most dark, and brutal, King I've read.

So, yeah. :cool:

[McMarcoP]

Maybe the most dark, and brutal, King I've read.Not 100% sure if I agree, but it gets close enough anyway. And, it is GOOD!

I just finished this:

http://www.ianrankin.net/assets_cm/files/Image/let_it_bleed.jpg

I liked it quite a lot.
If you like gritty crime stories, go for it - although maybe you want to get acquainted with the character with an older book... or maybe not. It is good.

[By-tor]

Not 100% sure if I agree, but it gets close enough anyway. And, it is GOOD!
Like I said, "Maybe...". ;) Still, agreed, a damn good read. :cool:

[NomenNescio]

As ridiculous as it sounds, doing an English Literature degree really gets in the way of reading. I find it takes me far longer to finish the extra curricular books that I want to read. I was reading The Green Mile for nearly three weeks. :rolleyes:

Gods only know how long it's gonna take me to get through this thick bastard:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/game_of_thrones.jpg

[phit_demon]

Gods only know how long it's gonna take me to get through this thick bastard:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/game_of_thrones.jpg

:eek:

That's freaky! I just bought that last week, and it's my next book after I finish Never Let Me Go.

[Shäne]

...Never Let Me Go.

I just looked that up and it sounds really interesting. I'm going to have to try to get ahold of it.

[phit_demon]

I just looked that up and it sounds really interesting. I'm going to have to try to get ahold of it.

It is.

I hope you didn't find out too much while reading any synopsis you might have read, because it's good to go into it knowing as little as possible.

[Shäne]

It is.

I hope you didn't find out too much while reading any synopsis you might have read, because it's good to go into it knowing as little as possible.

Just like the basic gist of it. Not too much. :)

[McMarcoP]

Like I said, "Maybe...". ;)...like I said, not sure ;) And that first story...Still, agreed, a damn good read. :cool:Funaki.

[phit_demon]

Just like the basic gist of it. Not too much. :)

Kew'. All I knew when I started was that is was vaguely science fiction-ish, and that it was really good.

[By-tor]

Gods only know how long it's gonna take me to get through this thick bastard...

I'm going to have to try to get ahold of it.

That's what she said.

[Shäne]

I read this last week but forgot to mention it here for some reason.
http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/files/2010/01/catcher-in-the-rye-red-cover.jpg

I thoroughly enjoyed it. And my inner monologue was talking like Holden for a few days. :D

[phit_demon]

...my inner monologue was talking like Holden for a few days. :D

Pfft, you're such a phony. ;)

[Shäne]

Pfft, you're such a phony. ;)

Ha! That really gives me a bang. :D







Goddamn, goddamn, goddammit....

[phit_demon]

Ha! That really gives me a bang. :D







Goddamn, goddamn, goddammit....

If you like reading books that mess with your internal dialogue, nothing beats this bad boy:



http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/1239743580-american-psycho-cover1.jpg


It helps that it's also a fantastic read.

[Shäne]

If you like reading books that mess with your internal dialogue, nothing beats this bad boy:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/1239743580-american-psycho-cover1.jpg
It helps that it's also a fantastic read.

I saw the movie and had no fecking clue what was going on. :o

[phit_demon]

I saw the movie and had no fecking clue what was going on. :o

Read the book, the watch the film again. It will get under your skin, I promise.

[Shäne]

Read the book, the watch the film again. It will get under your skin, I promise.

I might give it a try.

[phit_demon]

I might give it a try.

Patrick Bateman makes Holden Caulfield look emotionally stable. :D

[phit_demon]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/KazuoIshiguro-NeverLetMeGo.jpg


:( :( :(

[McMarcoP]

If you like reading books that mess with your internal dialogue, nothing beats this bad boy:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/1239743580-american-psycho-cover1.jpg
It helps that it's also a fantastic read.I hated it, found it actually BORING. Am I *that* wrong? :(

[Jeremy Beadle]

http://dyn4.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/2087733.jpg.size-300_square-true.jpg

Finally making some headway on this thing. Not one of his best so far. Daunting since I have 3 absolute tomes of his still on the shelf.

[Rob101]

From what I've read about it, I think I might pick this one up.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/19/article-1367857-0B3EB7FE00000578-274_233x353.jpg
Considering a majority of the contents are coming from a former KGB officer, I don't expect it to be completely accurate, but it does sound interesting.

[phit_demon]

I hated it, found it actually BORING. Am I *that* wrong? :(

To each their own; it's not for everybody. I just recommended it to Shäne because he liked Catcher...

I hated Catch 22, so I can relate to hating a supposed classic. I gave up after about 200 pages. :o

[McMarcoP]

To each their own; it's not for everybody. I just recommended it to Shäne because he liked Catcher...Fair do's. I wouldn't compare the two (I found Catcher quite allright, actually), but... well, we'll see what Umlauts says :)I hated Catch 22, so I can relate to hating a supposed classic. I gave up after about 200 pages. :o...which I loved. :) I see.

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/game_of_thrones.jpg

Hooked. Absolutely hooked. I already have the second book and will be starting in on it soon enough.

[phit_demon]

Hooked. Absolutely hooked. I already have the second book and will be starting in on it soon enough.

I'll be starting it soon enough.

Incidentally, I had a chance to [legally acquire] the 80s Twilight Zone, and I watched an episode last night that was written by him.

[McMarcoP]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NxwQ2kD4L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

A collection of short stories, so of course they won't be all great. But in my opinion they are all at least acceptable with some amazing ones (I loved Neil Williamson's "Arrhytmia").

[McMarcoP]

...as I mentioned in the post just above this one, there was this short story by Neil Williamson that I really liked. So I decided to get his book, a collection of short stories, "The Ephemera".

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R8NEHVNYL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

It is REALLY, REALLY good. I think there is a Kindle edition out, too.
Also, I met the author through a common acquaintance and he is a really nice person.

[McMarcoP]

...one more.

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/files/books/driftnet.jpg

It is OK. A bit messy, in the first half of the book there are too many characters thrown in pretty much art random, too many "side stories". In the last third of the novel she tries to bring all those subplots together, most of them successfully, in a satisfying tight rhythm.

...it is OK.

[Aaron]

Jayzus. You're flying through the books!

[McMarcoP]

Jayzus. You're flying through the books!I am realising I am back to be pretty fast after some years in which I've taken ages to finish a book.
Admittedly the three mentioned above are all short(ish) stuff...

[Jeremy Beadle]

http://dyn4.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/2087733.jpg.size-300_square-true.jpg

More serious brain-candy from the Wolfeman.

At first glance it's a sf book about clones, aborigines, and colonialism (where humanity is the lesser species). The trouble is you can go through an entire Wolfe book thinking one thing and realize that one single word in the entire paragraph you just read twists the whole thing on it's head.

One of his earlier novels starts out with typical swords and fantasy stuff, only for lasers and teleporters to appear and you realize the whole time they were in a spaceship. He just loves to have 'unreliable' narrators in his book.

So yeah tricky writer, but a good one.

[McMarcoP]

He just loves to have 'unreliable' narrators in his book.Sounds like someone whose junk I'd enjoy.
Any tips on what I should read first?

[Jeremy Beadle]

Probably best to start where I did. Shadow of the Torturer. First part of a four-book Lotr sized doorstop.

If you get through all that he's a good fit.

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/A_Clash_of_Kings_A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire_Book_2-119860217834246.jpg

Yep. I'm in it for the long haul now. Already sixty pages into A Storm of Swords.

[McMarcoP]

Probably best to start where I did. Shadow of the Torturer. First part of a four-book Lotr sized doorstop.Noted, cheers!

...and in the meantime, I keep reading.

http://www.illiterarty.com/files/www.illiterarty.com/img/146/wintersmith.jpg

...what can I say? I loved it.
It even has dragons in it (OK, only a little).

[By-tor]

As I mentioned on FB, I was gonna get away from The DT series for a while. Went to one of my old book boxes to find The Talisman. Couldn't find it(think my nephew has it, and Black House :().

So, I picked up...
http://thegirlwiththeowltattoo.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/rosemadder.jpg
Glad I did. Hadn't read it in years. :cool:

[Shäne]

I just finished...
http://i.imgur.com/R99CE.jpg

I liked it but it did get a bit boring as it is basically just a straight-faced survival guide. It picked up again with the Recorded Attacks section at the end. Though it should definitely prove useful when Z-Day comes. :D

[Savanah]

Hello..every one..!
Each and every book from you learn something is a good book.
We learn too many things from our daily routine work.
__________

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/a-storm-of-swords.jpg

Compared to my normal reading pace, I'm blazing through these books. I can't get my hands on A Feast for Crows soon enough.

[McMarcoP]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbZL8WhJu_zBO_oSHe41RHoeE8AK9C2 tkPdqUBxhoswzV5zHgXzw&t=1
/nods

[JK]

Just finished this...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-CLtW4LMFmw/TJFeQn9JRLI/AAAAAAAAAEA/8KB_QBUlQys/s1600/starship-troopers1.jpg

I will never watch the movie again.

[Antonio_Bay]

I will never watch the movie again.

I'm going to plump for it too. I'll still love the film, though!

--

Never knew there was a famous horror novel called, the Fog. Imma get that too.

[JK]

Working on this now:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JcEJFTxiVMU/TGoMra2gDSI/AAAAAAAAAn4/uNwOCW0Lo9M/s1600/mysterious_island.jpeg

Old Skool. :cool:

I had a copy when I was a kid, wore it out.

[By-tor]

About half-way thru this...
http://www.getthebigpicture.net/storage/jbaldwin/Abraham-Lincoln-Vampire-Hunter.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=128613192681 3
Cool read. :cool:

[phit_demon]

I'm enjoying the hell out of A Game of Thrones. Due to being out and about a lot, I'm not getting through it quite as quickly as I would like, but I plan to have it finished over the weekend. Top stuff!

I already have A Clash of Kings bought and ready, although I think I'll read Ender's Game between them just to break things up.

[By-tor]

Loved Ender's Game. :cool:

[phit_demon]

Loved Ender's Game. :cool:

I'm looking forward to it. It was JJ mentioning it on his show that made me pick it up.

[Rob101]

Read this one in 2 days. Great book.
http://www.metricthunder.com/img/QUEEN.jpg

[un-deadpixel]

Read this one in 2 days. Great book.
http://www.metricthunder.com/img/QUEEN.jpg

I don't give a shit about what you're reading

[Shäne]

I don't give a shit about what you're reading

http://i.imgur.com/UAIDr.gif

[Fatty_bo_batty]

http://i.imgur.com/UAIDr.gif

Shit got real.

[JasterIsFett]

I don't give a shit about what you're reading

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt306/JasterIsFett/tumblr_leqgx0qPd01qaqmn1o1_500.jpg

[TheHangingBrain]

...I think I'll read Ender's Game between them just to break things up.

Loved Ender's Game. :cool:

I absolutely love that book. The follow up, Speaker for the Dead, is equally good if not kind of different. A pretty emotional read, for me at least.

[McMarcoP]

Read this one in 2 days. Great book.
http://www.metricthunder.com/img/QUEEN.jpg

I swear by this one:

http://www.meetatthegate.com/assets_canongate/dynamic/editionCoverMedium/9781847673497.jpg

[Fatty_bo_batty]

A book written by John "Widgett Walls" Robinson...
http://img1.wantitall.co.za/images/ShowImage.aspx?ImageId=Mystics-on-the-Road-to-Vanishing-Point|413PkJf4bJL.jpg

Jesus. A. Christ. What a fantastic read.

[Aaron]

I enjoyed the hell out of his collected short stories.

[Fatty_bo_batty]

I enjoyed the hell out of his collected short stories.

Yeah, same here. This entire book has the vibe that the last story in Magnificent Desolation had.

[NomenNescio]

Currently reading Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace. Enjoying the hell out of it so far.

[Jeremy Beadle]

Finished American Gods.

Dunno what to say, it never really hit me. It'd been recommended by a few different people, including one person who told me, "You're so lucky, I wish I could read it for the first time all over again." High praise.

But it was just average. I kept thinking maybe I didn't get it or something, and if I kept reading something would change.

But I finished it and I'm now debating whether to read any more Gaiman. :( Not bad, just average.

[McMarcoP]

Finished American Gods.
Dunno what to say, it never really hit me.I am (or would have been) one of those recommending it. I'd still suggest you give some more carefully selected Gaiman a chance and then make up your mind.

Me, I just finished this:
https://www.morebooks.de/images/product_images/9780141039/big/1755279/the-fry-chronicles.jpg
It is DE-LI-CIOUSSSSSSS. I feel the need to hug Stephen Fry.
And still maybe not as amazing as his first autobiography (Moab Is My Washpot).

[Shäne]

http://i.imgur.com/wTwi6.jpg

Was pretty enjoyable. And really violent for a book for Young Adults.

[By-tor]

Been on a wicked readin frenzy lately. 250 pages, or so, a day. Here's some..
http://images.betterworldbooks.com/044/A-Place-Called-Freedom-Follett-Ken-9780449225158.jpg
You from the European side will enjot it. I loved it.

http://www.tildemark.com/images/the_lost_symbol.jpg
Fuckin' loved it!!!

http://cache.reelzchannel.com/assets/content/general/world-war-z-book.jpg
Just feckin' fun. And, of course scary if there was ever a chance of it happening

[McMarcoP]

http://cache.reelzchannel.com/assets/content/general/world-war-z-book.jpg
Just feckin' fun. And, of course scary if there was ever a chance of it happeningOh, is it a book?
They are casting for extras for the movie here in Glasgow. Unfortunately it was on a work day :(

Finished this:
http://www.timallenbooks.co.uk/images/books/jsw_habginggarden.jpg
Usual DI Rebus goodness; gritty, and he gets hurt in brand new ways every time.

Am reading this now:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/ExploitsOfSherlockHolmes.jpg
Not bad, but I am having some issues with how it is written: clearly an attempt to imitate Doyle Sr.'s style, bu not always successful.

[Shäne]

http://i.imgur.com/l3Gxj.jpg

Really good quick read. Way scarier than the movie. :)

[JasterIsFett]

http://www.orbitbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bullington_Enterprise-of-Death-TP1.jpg

I am loving this man's writing. Quite a lot.

[Jeremy Beadle]

http://testbed.paulgrahamraven.com/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/affirmation-christopher-priest-192x300.jpg

F*cking hell, what an extraordinary book.

The main character attempts to write an autiobiography, but decides the only truthful way to do it is through writing a fiction that mirrors his own life and taking the allusions to the real world as fact.

Obviously when he starts believing the fiction more than his own life, he starts to go a little bit mental.

On one hand it's about a man's descent into schizophrenia, but then again maybe we're reading the book within a book that he has written. So what's real and what isn't? Mindbending and brilliant.

[By-tor]

Just started...
http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Reviews/AmericanGods/Images/AmericanGods-Reprint.jpg
Hooked by page 13. Thanks, fellas.

[Jeremy Beadle]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PsgOJvQatQg/TgzvzvuvwlI/AAAAAAAAAHc/Xx361KkNa-w/s1600/sword%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bstorm.jpg

Only 100 pages in, looking like one of his best...there's refreshingly little war or magic so far, mostly centered around the kids of the village. Nice to read Gemmell in a different gear.

[McMarcoP]

Hooked by page 13....as if there had ever been any doubt :)

[Jeremy Beadle]

Only 100 pages in, looking like one of his best...there's refreshingly little war or magic so far, mostly centered around the kids of the village. Nice to read Gemmell in a different gear.

For every great beginning there has to be a great ending. This one didn't have that.

Shame. :(

It's also irritating when you can pin-point the exact moment a book takes a critical wrong turn.

[Threadkiller]

The most entertaining light read I've ever had. Anyone with an appreciation of 80s pop-culture should check it out. It's a quick read and well worth it.

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1308086070l/9969571.jpg

[Jeremy Beadle]

...as if there had ever been any doubt :)

It does start very strongly, tis true.

[Battleground]

After attending Dragon Con with a bunch of Dark Tower fanboys, I have picked up The Gunslinger. I'm going to finish The Hunger Games before I start reading it but I'm excited.

[JK]

Stand and be true. :cool:

[McMarcoP]

...and don't forget the face of your father.

I've finished this:
http://www.sfreviews.net/scalzi_last_colony_183.jpg
I like how he writes (although, yes, he takes a lot from Heinlein but is a bit less philosophic) and it is an entertaining story. Can't ask for much more, I guess.

...and I've started this
http://cache0.bookdepository.co.uk/assets/images/book/medium/9781/8490/9781849015264.jpg
and this
http://www.fictiondb.com/coversth/th_1400096804.jpg.

The Ripper book is interesting. Not the first one on the topic I've read either. I reserve my judgement for later.

The Foley book is well written, and this is all I can say at the moment. I'll need to get more into it.
Knowing sod all about baseball doesn't help much, but at the moment is not spoiling my enjoyment of the book either.

[janiepeter]

There was a book jane eyre book that is really lovable to me. I have sound a true love wolrd along with it and generally books seems to be bore to me. But after reading the above siad , i have started to go with best books without missing them.

[JasterIsFett]

Someone should get janiepeter some medical attention. I think she had a seizure mid-post.

[By-tor]

In the last few weeks, I've finished...
http://everythingivereadthisyear.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/anansi_hires-20050307-204242.jpg

and...
http://enoughbookshelves.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/neverwhere_cover.jpg
Totally sold on Gaiman. TOTALLY!!!

[McMarcoP]

In the last few weeks, I've finished...
http://everythingivereadthisyear.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/anansi_hires-20050307-204242.jpg

and...
http://enoughbookshelves.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/neverwhere_cover.jpg
Totally sold on Gaiman. TOTALLY!!!Rock on man, rock on!

[TheHangingBrain]

It occurred to me that I had posted this in the wrong thread originally, due to my lack of sleep.

http://richardkadrey.com/images/sandman_cover_07.jpg

Like a John Carpenter helmed Kurt Russel movie from the 80's, but set in modern times and with supernatural elements. Good, wisecracking antihero-in-a-leather-jacket fun.


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2SXDPTrNdU/TaqL9TocV8I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/gs8JwdyTP4g/s1600/John-dies-at-the-end.jpg

Go read this now. It's a horror/comedy story, and it's about to be a film directed by Don Coscarelli of Phantasm and Bubba Ho-Tep fame. Another fun read, and the characters are great. (David Wong is the editor in chief of Cracked.com, so you know there's laughs to be had)

[phit_demon]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2SXDPTrNdU/TaqL9TocV8I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/gs8JwdyTP4g/s1600/John-dies-at-the-end.jpg

Spoiler alert, hello?! ;)

[TheHangingBrain]

Spoiler alert, hello?! ;)

Well, actually... ;):D

[phit_demon]

Well, actually... ;):D

I just [legally acquired] a copy. :cool:

[JasterIsFett]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Xe-ZGb4kHh0/TRpBwmaSI1I/AAAAAAAAAps/MjoMYmpvNsg/s1600/physics.jpg

and

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320478340l/699766.jpg

[Fatty_bo_batty]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2SXDPTrNdU/TaqL9TocV8I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/gs8JwdyTP4g/s1600/John-dies-at-the-end.jpg

Go read this now. It's a horror/comedy story, and it's about to be a film directed by Don Coscarelli of Phantasm and Bubba Ho-Tep fame. Another fun read, and the characters are great. (David Wong is the editor in chief of Cracked.com, so you know there's laughs to be had)

I just read this, fucking great book. So stoked for the movie and "This Book is Full of Spiders"

[FreeTaylor]

Currently about 1/4 of the way through The Count of Monte Cristo. I must say, Dantes is quite a strong character. I believe i would have snuffed it after about 5 years in that prison!

[NomenNescio]

After months of on-again off-again marathons through A Dance with Dragons, I've finally finished it. And, Christ, were some parts hard to get through. Definitely outshines A Feast for Crows but doesn't quite measure up to A Storm of Swords.

Currently trying to decide what to read next: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy or John Dies at the End.

[phit_demon]

After months of on-again off-again marathons through A Dance with Dragons, I've finally finished it. And, Christ, were some parts hard to get through. Definitely outshines A Feast for Crows but doesn't quite measure up to A Storm of Swords.

Currently trying to decide what to read next: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy or John Dies at the End.

I stalled in a big way. I'm still roughly a hundred pages from the end of Clash of Kings. it always happens when I read too much by the same author in one go. I shouldn't have jumped directly to it from Game of Thrones, but I thought the story would be strong enough to get past my weird mental block. I'm starting to get the bug again though, and I started dipping into it again last week.

[Threadkiller]

I read this. It's a fun, short read. I'm a little bummed that the movie looks like it will play up the teen angsty twilight-style love triangle that was only a brief part of the book but I shouldn't be surprised. I'm sure it will down play the child slaughtering violence too. Ce'st la vie.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/Hunger_games.jpg/200px-Hunger_games.jpg

[phit_demon]

I read this. It's a fun, short read. I'm a little bummed that the movie looks like it will play up the teen angsty twilight-style love triangle that was only a brief part of the book but I shouldn't be surprised. I'm sure it will down play the child slaughtering violence too. Ce'st la vie.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/Hunger_games.jpg/200px-Hunger_games.jpg
I have it [legally acquired]ed in preparation for the Kindle I'm hoping Santa brings me.

[Shäne]

I finished World War Z last night. Great read. Probably the most realistic portrayal of how the entire world would react to a zombie outbreak. I can't wait for the movie. :cool:

[NomenNescio]

Probably the most realistic portrayal of how the entire world would react to a zombie outbreak.

Hmmmm. I think that award actually goes to this XKCD strip (http://xkcd.com/734/).

[Shäne]

Hmmmm. I think that award actually goes to this XKCD strip (http://xkcd.com/734/).

Ha! Good point. :D

[Fatty_bo_batty]

Just finished "Mogworld"

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Mogworld_7014.jpg


Very good read. I would love to see him write more books.

[JasterIsFett]

Just finished "The Night Eternal" the end of the Strain Trilogy. I loved it.

http://deltorofilms.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NightEternal.jpg

Now onto Mistborn.

http://sampaints.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mistborn.jpg

[Antonio_Bay]

I'm *still* reading Reaper Man. It's slightly turning into a chore at this stage!

[thegladiator]

I just finished reading Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It was great. Next I will have to watch the movie...though I am a little afraid that it will damage my previous conceptions of the various characters.

In the meantime, for all the other book worms out there, I highly suggest you check out this new site I found:http://frugaldad.com/barnes-and-noble/. After a while, reading a book/week/month can sometimes add up to a pricey hobby. With all of the great coupons and deals going on at Barnes and Noble, you can let your wallet rest at ease!

Enjoy!

[JK]

Smells spamtastic...

[phit_demon]

Most definitely.

[Aaron]

I can kind of respect that sort of spamming though. They posted several legit posts over a couple of days and then sneak one in like that. You gotta appreciate that level of commitment.

[Shäne]

I actually welcomed them to the boards. :( We really need noobs.

[phit_demon]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/Steve-Jobs.jpg


I got sidetracked often, so it took me a while to finish it, but I got there eventually.

A fascinating look at one of the greatest business minds of the last hundred years. I have a whole new respect for him, warts and all.

[thegladiator]

I guess I truly am a noob. Sorry about that guys. But I will say the Nook for $99 is a steal and I look forward to using it.

[JK]

That's alright. We tend to be a little gun-shy when it comes to posts like that from new members. Stick around, though. This is a great group of people.

[JasterIsFett]

http://i.imgur.com/PW2xL.gif

[Antonio_Bay]

http://www.geekworldordersite.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Just_a_Geek_cover.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512eamLkpHL._SL500_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-44,22_AA300_SH20_OU02_.jpg

[By-tor]

http://litreactor.com/sites/default/files/images/books/the-hunger-games.jpg
Read it a few days. Hooked by page 20. Hope the flick does it justice.

[phit_demon]

http://litreactor.com/sites/default/files/images/books/the-hunger-games.jpg
Read it a few days. Hooked by page 20. Hope the flick does it justice.

I think I might start that this week.

[Shäne]

http://litreactor.com/sites/default/files/images/books/the-hunger-games.jpg
Read it a few days. Hooked by page 20. Hope the flick does it justice.

I'm a little over halfway through the second one. :cool:

[By-tor]

My wife just called me from the book store. She was picking up books 2 and 3 of Hunger Games for my birthday. She couldn't find them. Then they pointed over to the "Teen Bestsellers" aisle. She called to tell me, laughing her ass offf. Then messaged me a pic. Dang. :o

[Aaron]

Ha!
Could be worse, could have been Twilight.

[JK]

Ha!
Could be worse, could have been Twilight.

I thought he already read those and the Roland tat is his beard ;)

[PrimitiveMan]

http://litreactor.com/sites/default/files/images/books/the-hunger-games.jpg
Read it a few days. Hooked by page 20. Hope the flick does it justice.

Juuuust finished. Just now. Not bad. Might go see the movie tonight.

Started in on this (with Phitzy's recommendation):

http://images.indiebound.com/689/381/9780553381689.jpg

[phit_demon]

Started in on this (with Phitzy's recommendation):

http://images.indiebound.com/689/381/9780553381689.jpg

That's good. You've taken your first step into a larger world. :cool:

[Threadkiller]

That's good. You've taken your first step into a larger world. :cool:Hellsz Yeahzz

[Fatty_bo_batty]

That's good. You've taken your first step into a larger world. :cool:

I'm nearly finished with "A Storm of Swords" myself. Fucking hell...

[Jeremy Beadle]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5X30qeYnsVE/T0V8n0iaYtI/AAAAAAAAAOA/feKoozydNzE/s1600/12327782.jpg

The second in Scott Lynch's (so far) superb Gentlemen Bastard series. I was reluctant at first because I'm not too gone on naval/piracy books but it fairly zipped along in it's coarse, contemporary way.

However it was mired slightly by a bottom-of-the-deck noble sacrifice that has more than a hint of Darth Maul Syndrome about it. Things could get tedious fast if interesting characters are introduced and then ditched in every book, particularly since there's 7 books intended altogether. Still, I'll be reading the third.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TTCDDQ72L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

So to cheer me up- nothing fits quite as comfy as a good Gemmell. Not too far in yet but it's one of his older ones so I'm expecting great things. They make nice commas inbetween other books.

[By-tor]

http://litreactor.com/sites/default/files/images/books/the-hunger-games.jpg
Read it a few days. Hooked by page 20. Hope the flick does it justice.
Finshed books 2, and 3, a few weeks ago. Great series.:cool:
Still haven't been able to make it to big screen. :(

[dtcb]

Finshed books 2, and 3, a few weeks ago. Great series.:cool:
Still haven't been able to make it to big screen. :(

Saw it on Tuesday.

Moral Imperative= read the books.

the movie was very good in my eyes. I really liked it. It just clicked for me. I'm heading over to the book store later tonight to have a look for these.

[dtcb]

http://www.geekworldordersite.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Just_a_Geek_cover.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512eamLkpHL._SL500_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-44,22_AA300_SH20_OU02_.jpg

how was the Wheaton book?

[Firestone2489]

I just finished The Wind Through the Keyhole. I thought it was excellent. It didn't read quite like the other Dark Tower books but it was awesome nonetheless.

[phit_demon]

I just finished The Wind Through the Keyhole. I thought it was excellent. It didn't read quite like the other Dark Tower books but it was awesome nonetheless.

I'm nearly finished, and I hope to get through the last of it tomorrow morning. If only I had a free schedule. :(

I adore it so far.

[By-tor]

I just finished The Wind Through the Keyhole. I thought it was excellent. It didn't read quite like the other Dark Tower books but it was awesome nonetheless.

I'm nearly finished, and I hope to get through the last of it tomorrow morning. If only I had a free schedule. :(

I adore it so far.

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_love_you_guys_tshirt-p235087507523653122zwr8f_210.jpg
I'm about 3/4 thru Wizard and Glass just to get back. I'll finish it, and start the new one while in Cabo. I am drool.

[phit_demon]

I just finished it, and it was glorious. It was great to return to that world that I love so much, if only for a short while.

I feel all warm and fuzzy now. :o

[Harvey MF'n Locust]

Half way through The Hobbit. First time actually reading it. I figure if the movie is in two parts, I can stop here and pick it back up in a year or so. :D