What are you reading? (continued)

[sprinco12]

I'm reading For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway for an English Independent Study and I just finished The Great Gatsby for English 4. I will be starting on 11/22/63 on Sunday or Monday. (Gotta have something to read for school.) Has anybody read For Whom the Bell Tolls? I seriously hope that it gets better, but it's something I dread having to read every day.

[SharonC]

Currently listening to Kathy Reichs' Flash and Bones on audio. ( I know, not technically reading but .....)

[champ1966]

A visit from the goon squad by Jennifer Egan

[randallFlaggfan1]

Also trying to get into this series a friend reccomended call The Dark Is Rising, anyone read this?


No, I have not read this series, BK, but it does sound familiar.. :umm:

Who wrote it, BTW?


("All things serve the Beam")

[J.T. Adams]

No, I have not read this series, BK, but it does sound familiar.. :umm:

Who wrote it, BTW?


("All things serve the Beam")

Author- Susan Cooper, written in the 70's, seems to have been a slight influence on SK for The DT series, though i'm not even halfway done with it. I'm not reccomending it to anyone just yet, because so far it's not the greatest books in the world(IMO), but too early to judge.

[Speedygi81]

If any crime writer could succeed as a poet it would be James Ellroy.

Just peruse this line in Blood's a Rover:

The houses were all ant-sized and eroded cinder block. Windows were foil-crimped to beat the heat. Wayne started at 2082 and knock-knocked. It was 4:10 p.m. He got tri-racial residents off shift at Nellis. He smiled, he said hello, he showed Reginald's picture. He got four no answers and fourteen straight-nos. He kept walking. A North Vegas PD car cruised by. A cop recognized him and went Pow!

Ellroy really puts the ommph into ommph, and really restored my faith in Crime, as a genre and also in general. It was like he had a song in mind to write and ended up going on into novel length, always.

[GNTLGNT]

...a graphic novel series called "'68"...one hell of a spin on the Zombie mythos...

[~Ally~]

"For One More Day"~~Mitch Albom

It's only a small book, as his tend to be, but very easy on the mind. I like the way he approaches grief/bereavement/loss and leaves us with a more positive perspective when we close his books. I was wanting to re~read "Tuesdays With Morrie" but I loaned it to a friend, and she passed it on to someone else and doesn't know who! Grr. So, "For One More Day" it is then.

[RJErbacher]

Just finished 'Warm Bodies" by Isaac Marion, very cool spin on the zombie genre. Now onto "Coffee and Fate" Anyone heard of it?

[The Nameless]

I am reading 11/22/63, and I just cant stop. So far, I love the damn thing. I love the references to IT and 1958 Derry, as well as the White over Red Plymouth Fury(christine) I have just got upto that bit though, so I hope there is more. The whole idea of the story, observing different timelines, going back to 50's America with beautiful cars with chrome and tail fins etc, the friendly atmosphere(except for Derry), the jukebox music. Just so many things are making me love this book, including, lets face it, everyone is surely being reminded of Back to the Future when reading this?!

I am upto part 2, chapter 6, section 3 in just a few days, I dont think I even read my favourite parts of IT this quickly.

[champ1966]

"For One More Day"~~Mitch Albom



I read Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet In Heaven a few years ago.Very touching books

[Jojo87]

I'm gonna start with Cycle of Werewolf today and then re-read Carrie.

[Dana Jean]

Currently listening to Kathy Reichs' Flash and Bones on audio. ( I know, not technically reading but .....)

YES IT IS! It's just a different way of taking in the exact same information as an actual hands-on book! I love, adore, drool over audios. THey are fantastic. Have I listened to bad ones? absolutely. Have I read a book and then listened to the same book on audio and found the audio better? ABSOLUTELY! The Help is a perfect example. Listen to that one, it's fantastic!

[Dana Jean]

My last 2 books I read for 2011 were Bag of Bones and Salem's Lot -- both audio.

My first book finished for 2012 was Hand of Evil by J.A. Jance.

I have 6 books going right now! 3 on Kindle, 1 on CDs, 1 on Ipod and one actual book!

[CCAL]

awww wtheck! I cant read a darn thing. keep coming back here & haunting the mb.well maybe later.

[Srbo]

" Late last night and the night before
Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers knocking at you door..."

[SharonC]

My last 2 books I read for 2011 were Bag of Bones and Salem's Lot -- both audio.

My first book finished for 2012 was Hand of Evil by J.A. Jance.

I have 6 books going right now! 3 on Kindle, 1 on CDs, 1 on Ipod and one actual book!

And a partriiidge in a pear treeeeee....
Sorry, DJ, couldn't help myself. :devil:

[SharonC]

YES IT IS! It's just a different way of taking in the exact same information as an actual hands-on book! I love, adore, drool over audios. THey are fantastic. Have I listened to bad ones? absolutely. Have I read a book and then listened to the same book on audio and found the audio better? ABSOLUTELY! The Help is a perfect example. Listen to that one, it's fantastic!

Okay, I'll buy that. By the way, it's also pretty good. In my to be read pile, on the very top, which I am reaching for in a few minutes, is 11/22/63 which my lovely daughter gave me for Christmas. Next is Dean Koontz 77 Shadow Street. Can't wait to start those.

[kingricefan]

My last 2 books I read for 2011 were Bag of Bones and Salem's Lot -- both audio.

My first book finished for 2012 was Hand of Evil by J.A. Jance.

I have 6 books going right now! 3 on Kindle, 1 on CDs, 1 on Ipod and one actual book!


I'm reading Trial By Fire by JA Jance. I really like her books alot! If you ever get the chance to see her at a booksigning, GO! She's a kick-in-the-pants! (and her motto is: I will leave no book unsigned.)

[champ1966]

Fly Fishing by J R Hartley (a little joke for the Brits on here :wink2: )

[Rebelwithoutacause]

I'm reading some terrible chick lit book and a reviewer says it has an edge but I ain't feeling it It's like having an affair secretly I am reading a better book by F Scott Fitzgerald

[champ1966]

Neil Gaiman :- American Gods

[ghost19]

I just finished the next to last book of the Dollanganger series by V.C. Andrews. Flowers in the Attic, Petals on the Wind, etc. I had always dismissed these as "chick" books, no offense ladies. My wife is a big V.C. Andrews fan and knowing my taste in books she has suggested several times that I read these and that they were not just "chick" books. I have to say, as usual, she was correct on this one. These books deal with some very, very, weird family members. It's like watching a train wreck but they are very well written. I went through 4 out of 5 books in the last three weeks. Good reads but very strange storyline....anyone read them?

[JellybeanJay]

I just finished the next to last book of the Dollanganger series by V.C. Andrews. Flowers in the Attic, Petals on the Wind, etc. I had always dismissed these as "chick" books, no offense ladies. My wife is a big V.C. Andrews fan and knowing my taste in books she has suggested several times that I read these and that they were not just "chick" books. I have to say, as usual, she was correct on this one. These books deal with some very, very, weird family members. It's like watching a train wreck but they are very well written. I went through 4 out of 5 books in the last three weeks. Good reads but very strange storyline....anyone read them?

I remember reading those books as a teenager, they were some pretty twisted reading!

[ConstantReader1973]

I just finished the next to last book of the Dollanganger series by V.C. Andrews. Flowers in the Attic, Petals on the Wind, etc. I had always dismissed these as "chick" books, no offense ladies. My wife is a big V.C. Andrews fan and knowing my taste in books she has suggested several times that I read these and that they were not just "chick" books. I have to say, as usual, she was correct on this one. These books deal with some very, very, weird family members. It's like watching a train wreck but they are very well written. I went through 4 out of 5 books in the last three weeks. Good reads but very strange storyline....anyone read them?

I've read all these books, and many others by VC Andrews. Excellent writer of very strange storylines. It's my understanding that the real VC Andrews died quite some time ago, and another writer has continued her work under the same name. You can tell the difference, too. The newer stuff is not quite as crisp and sometimes seems more like fluff and filler than actual story. But, still a good writer. And, yes, the Dollenganger series has some very, very, very weird people in it!

On another note, I just started the final book in the DT series. I'm sad, and want to read slow to savor it while it lasts, but I'm also impatient to find out what happens. Dilemma!!!! At least there's another one coming out soon!

[Jax]

Just finished reading Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, which I thought was pretty good. I got a kick outta it. Now I'm moving on to Angels Crest.

[Carrie Anne]

I'm almost done rereading Goblet of Fire. (For the millionth time. Takes me about 3 days to read it now.) I'm about to start The Return by Bentley Little and Intruders by Budd Hopkins.

[Garriga]

11/22/63

[meister]

Dead By Morning- Beveryly Barton, and Wicked Lies- Lisa Jackson

[J.T. Adams]

11/22/63


You go girl!!

[sam peebles]

Interesting Times - Terry Pratchet

[Goodlovin]

Neil Gaiman :- American Gods

Great book. Did you see HBO is going to be doing a series based on it? If HBO has the rights you can bet its going to top quality like a Game of Thrones.

I am reading Michael Collins by Tim Pat Coogan. Good book if you are interested in Irish history.

[champ1966]

Great book. Did you see HBO is going to be doing a series based on it? If HBO has the rights you can bet its going to top quality like a Game of Thrones.

I am reading Michael Collins by Tim Pat Coogan. Good book if you are interested in Irish history.

No I didn't,that's good news.Being in England I tend to go and buy HBO series' rather than try and watch them on the TV,I tend to miss an episode otherwise.Loved Sopranos and The Wire the budget for each episode of HBO adaptions are like film budgets.

I'll keep my eye out for Michael Collins

Cheers

[Ubasti]

I just finished Creepers by David Morrell and now I'm back to reading The Night Eternal Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.

[KJ Norrbotten]

I just finished Creepers by David Morrell and now I'm back to reading The Night Eternal Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
Is the Night Eternal part of the vampire thrilogy? I've read the first book, and now reading the second. I'm reading the Finnnish versions, so I'm not quite sure of which is which...
Also, the Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell is in my in-progress list. The thing is, I'm still suffering from "reader's block".

[champ1966]

Is the Night Eternal part of the vampire thrilogy? I've read the first book, and now reading the second. I'm reading the Finnnish versions, so I'm not quite sure of which is which...
Also, the Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell is in my in-progress list. The thing is, I'm still suffering from "reader's block".

Cloud Atlas is definitely in my top 10 non SK books.A brilliant read

[ladymindful]

I'm reading Out Of Oz, the 4th in Gregory Maguire's Oz series. None were as good as Wicked but this one isn't half bad.

[King fan from trinidad]

The shining and a little book that my friend gave me called mirrorscape. They are both turning out to be amazing books!

[randallFlaggfan1]

Great book. Did you see HBO is going to be doing a series based on it? If HBO has the rights you can bet its going to top quality like a Game of Thrones.


I hadn't heard this, either. If it's anything remotely close to Thrones (which I keep hearing excellent things about,) then it should be AWESOME, IMO.



Is the Night Eternal part of the vampire trilogy?

Yuup, it sure is!


("All things serve the Beam")

[gniknehpets]

Jane Eyre and I'm liking it!

[Vera83]

I am currently reading It and so far so darn GOOD :D

[RandomMan]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Wife has seen the movie and wants to take me...I be damned if I watch a movie before I read the book. Thats how I roll..hahaha!

You are right about 11/22/63 Nameless...amazing story!

Sprinco- I feel ya on FWTBT...not my favorite Hemingway but It does get better the more you read. Hemingway is like tequilla minus the hang-over.

[guido tkp]

other than the new s.k. (very, very good) all my recent reads are older books: recently finished a vampire book called 'blood kin' by richard kelly - not too bad in a b-movie sort of way; richard laymons 'into the fire' very good, of course; and am now well into mark frost's 'the 6 messiahs' - a sequel of sorts to his great 'the list of 7'.

[Dax]

DT7 actually. and all lined up are "63" and "no stars" after that, it's anybooks ballgame. :P

[Laymonking]

Dark Tower V Wolves Of The Calla by The Master.

[Ubasti]

Is the Night Eternal part of the vampire thrilogy? I've read the first book, and now reading the second.

The Night Eternal is part of a vampire trilogy. It's the last book in The Strain trilogy. They were all great books but I think the first book, The Strain, was the best.

[kingricefan]

Just started 'Port Mortuary' by Patricia Cornwell last night. I am so glad she's gone back to 'first person' in her writing! I didn't like very much her last few Scarpetta books for the simple fact that she went all 'third person' on us. It totally changed how we viewed the characters and IMHO it wasn't in a good way.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Just started 'Port Mortuary' by Patricia Cornwell last night. I am so glad she's gone back to 'first person' in her writing! I didn't like very much her last few Scarpetta books for the simple fact that she went all 'third person' on us. It totally changed how we viewed the characters and IMHO it wasn't in a good way.


Hi, Kingricefan-

I hadn't realized that Cornwell switched her POV from 1st to 3rd person (I really should delve deeper into the series!)
Anyway, thank you, I appreciate the insight.


("All things serve the Beam")

[kingricefan]

Hi, Kingricefan-

I hadn't realized that Cornwell switched her POV from 1st to 3rd person (I really should delve deeper into the series!)
Anyway, thank you, I appreciate the insight.


("All things serve the Beam")

She switched POV about 3 or 4 books ago. It was discomforting the first time. She did it to open up the characters (after all, how can Scarpetta know what the motives are in, say, Lucy's head???), but it just didn't work for me. I like Scarpetta, I want to know what she's thinking and feeling. I like the others too, but it's been Scarpetta's POV from the beginning, why change that? So far, Port Mortuary is great!!!

[Jojo87]

I started to read Passage by Justin Cronin few days ago. Very great book.

[Christiane17]

I'm currently reading Gardner McKay's '' Toyer'', a super well written polar. I highly recommand it. Gardner McKay used to be an actor and he portrayed captain Adam Troy in Adventure in Paradise in the sixties for those of you who can remember. He passed away in 2001, just after he gave his manuscript to the editor. A real good looking guy, who died at a very young age. I didn't know he was also a writer and I have leaned that he was also a wild animal tamer. Anyway Toyer is about a serial ''killer'' who's not really a killer. Look for yourself. Amazing!!!

[SharonC]

I'm reading Dean Koontz "77 Shadow Street". I am really enjoying it so far.

[fushingfeef]

Just finished Stewart O'Nan's "Emily, Alone" and I'm going to read Joe R. Lansdale's "The Drive-In" series next.

[king family fan]

Iam reading 11/22/63 and it is great.

[ConstantReader1973]

Taking a break from SK, and reading "Jackpot", by Jason Ryan. Story of the southern "gentlemen smugglers" of the 70s and early 80s who brought tons of marijuana and hashish into the US from Jamaica and Columbia, and the federal task force that brought them down. Great true story, and a lot of the places mentioned in the book are familiar to me, because I live on the southeast coast.

[JellybeanJay]

I am reading Midnight by Dean Koontz. So far so good :smile2:

[randallFlaggfan1]

Red, by Ted Dekker.

Along with my 1st re-read of Wizard and Glass.:biggrin2:



("All things serve the Beam")

[kingricefan]

Just finished Stewart O'Nan's "Emily, Alone" and I'm going to read Joe R. Lansdale's "The Drive-In" series next.

Can't go wrong with a Lansdale book, he's great!

[kingricefan]

I am reading Midnight by Dean Koontz. So far so good :smile2:

And nary a 'gifted' Golden Retriever to be found amoungst it's pages! :wink2: It's actually a pretty darn good read, enjoy!

[guido tkp]

me luvs me some big joe lansdale...the 'drive in' books were among my first reads...are there just the two ?

his westerns are pretty good, too

[HelentheCelt]

Jane Eyre and I'm liking it!

I just finished re reading Jane Eyre...hadn't read it since I was 12 and I was completely absorbed. Now I'm not sure whether to continue with rereading either Emily Bronte and Wuthering Heights or Anne Bronte and Agnes Grey. Dilemma!

[kingricefan]

me luvs me some big joe lansdale...the 'drive in' books were among my first reads...are there just the two ?

his westerns are pretty good, too

I know there was a third Drive-In book, there may possibly even be a fourth? I love his 'Hap and Leonard' books, they ROCK!

[Connie Reader]

I'm reading Just Kids by Patti Smith and also re-reading DT. I got a friend of mine to start the series so I'm doing a re-read so we can discuss as he goes through.
Just Kids makes me wish I grew up in the 60's!

btw, just placed my pre order of Wind Though the Keyhole on my nook! I can't wait for April.

[sam peebles]

Just finished Interesting Times, a Discworld book, and now am on Shadowland, by Peter Straub.

[Srbo]

Blaze.

Absolutely love it!

[Spideyman]

Just started "Cutting for Stone - Abraham Verghese". Not sure how I feel about it yet. Has good reviews.

[fushingfeef]

me luvs me some big joe lansdale...the 'drive in' books were among my first reads...are there just the two ?



Actually there was a third that came out in a limited edition that I never read, so when I saw this "The Complete Drive-in" I jumped on it, because it collects all 3 for the first time in an affordable edition:
http://www.fearnet.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2011108/drive-in1.jpg

[J.T. Adams]

Blaze.

Absolutely love it!

That's a beautiful novel, Srbo.

[Lina]

Reading Lisey's Story and Night Shift at the same time. Also started listening to the audiobook Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Just started "Cutting for Stone - Abraham Verghese". Not sure how I feel about it yet. Has good reviews.


So is this a real page-turner or what, Spidey?? What are your thoughts/opinion(s) on it?

[JellybeanJay]

Just started It for the gazillionth time. I have always struggled with this one and I am hoping I make it through this time.

[Dana Jean]

January Books:

1. CDs -- Hand of Evil; 2.Web of Evil; 3.Trial by Fire; 4.Cruel Intent -- all by J.A. Jance

5. Kindle -- Rage Against the Night -- various authors (very nice collection of stories put together for Rocky Wood.)

[Chelle71]

NOTHING...my god it is bad, all the books are packed cause we are moving so I can't even re-read something. We are poor because we bought the house we are moving into so I can't buy a book...and I don't know anyone who reads good books OMG I am struggling, I carry a book everyday, how can people NOT read?!?!?!?!

When pay day comes I am buying a cheap a$$ book...can't handle this at all...

[champ1966]

Robert McCammon - Boy's Life

[Ubasti]

Just finished Red Dragon by Thomas Harris and now reading Fevre Dream by George RR Martin.

[fernly2]

First Complete English Translation of Vernadsky’s “Evolution of Species and Living Matter”by Meghan Rouillard
My heart leaped up when I first read a description of Vernadsky's works so this is better. Rouillard is very brave to study the body of Vernadsky's work. The future creates the past is a less trivializing of the simultaniety of eternity than King's 9/11 book I read yesterday.

[kingricefan]

January Books:

1. CDs -- Hand of Evil; 2.Web of Evil; 3.Trial by Fire; 4.Cruel Intent -- all by J.A. Jance

5. Kindle -- Rage Against the Night -- various authors (very nice collection of stories put together for Rocky Wood.)

Can't go wrong with Jance, I really like her books, especially the Beaumont ones.

[kingricefan]

NOTHING...my god it is bad, all the books are packed cause we are moving so I can't even re-read something. We are poor because we bought the house we are moving into so I can't buy a book...and I don't know anyone who reads good books OMG I am struggling, I carry a book everyday, how can people NOT read?!?!?!?!

When pay day comes I am buying a cheap a$$ book...can't handle this at all...

You can always go to the Kindle shop and get something for free there. If you don't have the Kindle app on your computer you can download it for free thru Amazon also. I have it on my pc and like it, altho I don't really like sitting in front of my pc and reading a story, but sometimes ya just have to do it.

[kingricefan]

Started 'Flashback' by Dan Simmons last night. Seems interesting so far.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Has anyone heard of, or read The Knife of Never Letting Go..?
About a month or so ago, Jeremiah was hanging out with Tanya and I in our room, and he seemed interested in the book, so Tanya proceeded to read aloud the first 10 pages, and I thought the writing was just HORRIBLE. But as of late, I keep coming across the title, and even read a highly favorable review of it on Goodreads, so yesterday I decided to give it a go... and boy am I glad I did! I ended up reading the first 39 pages in roughly an hour.:grinning: The story keeps you intrigued, excited, and thus far very addictive. And Ms. Spidey- there's a very lovable dog in this one named Manchee, and he is a RIOT! I thought of you while reading it.
I'll be sure to let you guys know my thoughts/opinion(s) on it once I'm done.


Happy reading!

[91rewoT]

"For One More Day"~~Mitch Albom

It's only a small book, as his tend to be, but very easy on the mind. I like the way he approaches grief/bereavement/loss and leaves us with a more positive perspective when we close his books. I was wanting to re~read "Tuesdays With Morrie" but I loaned it to a friend, and she passed it on to someone else and doesn't know who! Grr. So, "For One More Day" it is then.

I read both of these a couple of years ago...have you read his book "The Five People You Meet in Heaven?" - fabulous story!!

[91rewoT]

That's a beautiful novel, Srbo.

I agree with you both - wonderful book!!

[91rewoT]

Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill - I'm on page 65 and I'm already scared and I love his writing style!!!

[Carrie Anne]

Return of the Indian and Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks. They're just as good now as they were when I was 8. I'm excited for the 4th and 5th books in the series. They were written after I lost interest in the books, so I never read them.

[Haunted]

Finished V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton. Mz. KimL and I agree that it was one of her best. Makes me wonder what she will do after she finishes the alphabet.

Still struggling with distraction issues but I have started The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I am under a 100 pages in and I am looking for encouraging words from y'all who have read it to spur me on.

[cat in a bag]

Haunted, I felt The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo started off slow, a little too much backstory for my liking...but I kept reading and ended up really enjoying it! Have read the 2nd in the trilogy as well, but have yet to read the 3rd.

[Dana Jean]

One of the many books I'm reading right now is Life of Pi. Although I'm having a tough time with some bad animal incidents, it's a very good story. I'm listening to it on CDs and the narrator is using an Indian (as in India) accent It is really adding a dimension to this story that I wouldn't have gotten had I just read this book myself. It's great so far.

[kingricefan]

Finished V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton. Mz. KimL and I agree that it was one of her best. Makes me wonder what she will do after she finishes the alphabet.

Still struggling with distraction issues but I have started The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I am under a 100 pages in and I am looking for encouraging words from y'all who have read it to spur me on.

Grafton has only been using the English alphabet- there's still Chinese, Russian, Indian, Italian- you get my drift? :tongue: Maybe she'll start using our numbers, there's more of those anyway.

[mstay]

I'm reading The Rook by Daniel O'Malley. It's a really interesting story about the British Secret Supernatural Service!

[Kim L.]

Just finished "Boys and Ghouls Together," a collection of short stories edited by Alfred Hitchcock (published in 1968 or 1969), and now reading Brad Meltzer, "Zero Game", and John Lescoart, "The Vig."

[Laia_]

I finished Everything's Eventual and I didn't like much. I'm reading 'The Shop' by Stephen King, of course! At the moment, I like it. I look forward to finishing it for reading 'It'.

[Haunted]

Grafton has only been using the English alphabet- there's still Chinese, Russian, Indian, Italian- you get my drift? :tongue: Maybe she'll start using our numbers, there's more of those anyway.

Janet Evanovich is doing the numbers; she's up to Eighteen.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I'm reading 'The Shop' by Stephen King, of course!

The Shop, as in relation to Firestarter..?

[Guin]

In the past 6 weeks I've read three of Sai King's recommendations: The White Devil by Justin Evans, The Accident by Linwood Barclay, and Crossers by Philip Caputo. The White Devil scared the h*ll out of me - so much that I sought out Evans' previous novel, A Good and Happy Child. That one made me sleep with the lights on. HIGHLY recommend Evans. The Barclay and Caputo novels were very good - Barclay an entertaining thriller, and Caputo a more "serious" novel.

[BethicaJ]

Robert McCammon - Boy's Life

I just finished this one last week myself. I didn't think I'd like it but I was really blown away. I hope you like it!

[champ1966]

I just finished this one last week myself. I didn't think I'd like it but I was really blown away. I hope you like it!

About three quarters the way through,so far so good.I love McCammon's work.I let you know what I thought when I'm finished :smile2:

[randallFlaggfan1]

Has anyone heard of, or read The Knife of Never Letting Go..?
About a month or so ago, Jeremiah was hanging out with Tanya and I in our room, and he seemed interested in the book, so Tanya proceeded to read aloud the first 10 pages, and I thought the writing was just HORRIBLE. But as of late, I keep coming across the title, and even read a highly favorable review of it on Goodreads, so yesterday I decided to give it a go... and boy am I glad I did! I ended up reading the first 39 pages in roughly an hour. The story keeps you intrigued, excited, and thus far very addictive. And Ms. Spidey- there's a very lovable dog in this one named Manchee, and he is a RIOT! I thought of you while reading it.
I'll be sure to let you guys know my thoughts/opinion(s) on it once I'm done.


Happy reading!


Here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Knife-Never-Letting-Go-Hardcover/dp/B002U1MN7K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1328556844&sr=8-6

[mstay]

I'm reading The Rook by Daniel O'Malley. It's a really interesting story about the British Secret Supernatural Service!

Sorry to quote myself but I finished this book this morning and it was great! I highly recommend it if you like stories about people with supernatural powers. And it has lots of action!

[91rewoT]

Finished Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill last night (excellent read!)...and picked up Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult. Have never read her books before, but it was out on the table at the library, I picked it up and read this:
"Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance." - Stephen King
This is a must read, right?!

[randallFlaggfan1]

Finished Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill last night (excellent read!)...and picked up Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult. Have never read her books before, but it was out on the table at the library, I picked it up and read this:
"Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance." - Stephen King
This is a must read, right?!


Hi, Tower-

I have yet to read Sing You Home, but this last summer, I experienced Picoult's writing for the first time with My Sister's Keeper.
And BTW, Sai King's quote is dead-on, isn't it?

[watasay]

currently reading "Night of Summer" by Dan Simmons. Amazing book.

[EMARX]

Dressed for Death by Donna Leon
and
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

[cat in a bag]

currently reading "Night of Summer" by Dan Simmons. Amazing book.

Summer of Night...me too! First Simmons book for me, I'm about 40 pages in and liking it so far.

I was reading Skippy Dies by Paul Murray, because it was on SK's list of best books from last year...but I am having a hard time getting into it. Only about 100 pages in, though...has anyone else read it and liked it?

[Spideyman]

Thanks for the heads up, Dustin. I'll ck the book out. Love books with doggies in them.

[kingricefan]

currently reading "Night of Summer" by Dan Simmons. Amazing book.

Simmons is an amazing writer! He excels at everything he does. You should try Carrion Comfort next, it'll blow you away!

[randallFlaggfan1]

Thanks for the heads up, Dustin. I'll ck the book out. Love books with doggies in them.


You are very much welcome, Spidey (I just knew you'd be interested!)
I'll be sure to keep everyone posted, but so far I'm liking it a LOT. And there are two others in the Chaos Walking series, and one prequel.



Simmons is an amazing writer! He excels at everything he does. You should try Carrion Comfort next, it'll blow you away!
Thank you, Kingricefan. I cannot say enough about Carrion Comfort!!

[Haunted]

I finally got a grip on The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo when I noticed that wending through the county to my local library are my requested reserved issues of Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Foer (this was highly recommended by Mz. Spidey) with Red Mist by Patrica Cornwell coming up from behind. Hoooboy.:eek2:

I have given up on The Prague Cemetery as it is so viciously anti-semetic and will take it back post haste.

[Guin]

Dressed for Death by Donna Leon
and
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

LOVE Commissario Brunetti! Two of my favorites are Death in a Strange Country and A Sea of Troubles.

[Lina]

Not having finished the books I have already been reading, I started to read Sweet Valley Confidential: Ten Years Later by Francine Pascal. I was so happy to find the book, because I used to love this series when I was a child. And reading it now brings so many good memories.

[fljoe0]

Listening to the audiobook of "The Cider House Rules." I've read it before and it's a great book.

The movie is very good too. John Irving did the screenplay and did a very good job of axing half of his book to make a coherent screenplay and keeping the spirit of the book. I can't read or listen to this book without picturing Michael Caine as Dr. Larch. He was brilliant in the movie.

This story in this book takes place in Maine. Does it seem to anyone else that Maine is the setting for more novels per capita than any other state?

[sam peebles]

This story in this book takes place in Maine. Does it seem to anyone else that Maine is the setting for more novels per capita than any other state?

Maybe 'cause we're all such King fans we get an extra large dosage of Maine? I dunno. Irving is from New Hampshire, so he probably knows Maine pretty well.

[fljoe0]

Maybe 'cause we're all such King fans we get an extra large dosage of Maine? I dunno. Irving is from New Hampshire, so he probably knows Maine pretty well.

Irish crime writer, John Connolly uses Maine in books too.

[sam peebles]

Can't explain that one. He still lives in Ireland? That seems kind of weird to write about Maine instead of your own backyard, unless it's absolutely necessary to the story.

PS. Cider House is awesome.

[Connie Reader]

I'm reading The Big Wave by Pearl Buck to my son. He's got ants in his pants and asks a lot of questions so it's gonna take awhile :D

[sonofcana]

"Adolf Hitler, my part in his downfall, by Spike milligan Absolutely hilarious. Need cheering up after finishing 11/22/63. beautiful ending, but so sad...

[Goodlovin]

Just finishing The Eternal Summer: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Hogan in 1960, Golf's Golden Year by Curt Sampson and was thinking about either

IRA by Tim Pat Coogan which could be a bit heavier than I want to read next or I was thinking about going with Mile 81 on my newish Kindle Fire. Was hoping to read all my regular books before I tried my first E Book. Still up in the air I guess as I have a few choices.

[bryantburnette]

Trying to motivate myself to finish "A Lion Among Men" by Gregory Maguire, which really isn't very good at all.

[tower-obsession]

Re-reading Swan Song.

[Srbo]

Carrie and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet`s Nest.

[kingricefan]

Re-reading Swan Song.

Oooo, that's a good book! One of his best! Maybe I'll join you on the re-read? Oh, I can't as I'm reading Flashback by Dan Simmons right now, it's gewtting tough for me to find the time to read tho, gotta learn to turn off the tv sometimes............

[kingricefan]

Re-reading Swan Song.

Oooo, that's a good book! One of his best! Maybe I'll join you on the re-read? Oh, I can't as I'm reading Flashback by Dan Simmons right now, it's gewtting tough for me to find the time to read tho, gotta learn to turn off the tv sometimes............

[randallFlaggfan1]

Trying to motivate myself to finish "A Lion Among Men" by Gregory Maguire, which really isn't very good at all.

It's an "all right" read, IMO. I definitely preferred Wicked and especially Son of A Witch.
I doubt I'll try Out of Oz. How about you?

[Cthulhu]

I am currently reading 'Guns of The South' by Harry Turtledove.

It's an "alternate history" novel about a group of South African Boer mercenaries who travel back in time to the American Civil War to arm the Confederacy with AK-47 assault rifles. The South of course wins the war. Johnny Reb has just stormed the White House and forced "Honest Abe" to sign armistice papers.

[zandrana]

Just finished "Swan Peak" by James Lee Burke. Fantastic book by a fantastic author. He was recommended to me a few monyhs ago and I have devoured his books ever since. His prose is superb and the mystery to be solved id riveting. Can't recommend highly enough

[tower-obsession]

I'm going to read Out of Oz. I like Gregory Maguire. I enjoyed A Lion Among Men the second time around. I didn't get really into it the first time. I LOVED Wicked and Son of a Witch.

[shinysmile]

hi,i've finished MISERY and am reading MOBY DICK it's an american novel..

[EMARX]

LOVE Commissario Brunetti! Two of my favorites are Death in a Strange Country and A Sea of Troubles.

This is my second of the series, and I've picked up a few more from various second-hand bookstores.
Very enjoyable!

[Haunted]

Oooo, that's a good book! One of his best! Maybe I'll join you on the re-read? Oh, I can't as I'm reading Flashback by Dan Simmons right now, it's gewtting tough for me to find the time to read tho, gotta learn to turn off the tv sometimes............


gotta learn to turn off the tv sometimes

You are so right!! I have two books from the library and another coming very soon with only two weeks to read them all and everyone here wants clean clothes, hot meals, do the taxes and for me to sit with them and watch The River, Justified, and Walking Dead!!!!!:eek2: Somethin's gotta give!! 'Course hangin' 'round here ain't gettin anythin' done 'ceptin feeding my SKMB fix.:love:

[randallFlaggfan1]

I'm going to read Out of Oz. I like Gregory Maguire. I enjoyed A Lion Among Men the second time around. I didn't get really into it the first time. I LOVED Wicked and Son of a Witch.


Well good, I'm glad you're enjoying the series, Tawn.:)

[Sundrop]

Reading The House by Bentley Little.....
I like it so far....very creepy

[J.T. Adams]

I'm finally breaking in to the works of Joe Hill. Reading Heart Shaped Box, man, why didn't you guys tell me how good this stuff was. First 100 pages or so gave me the willies big time. Man's got a piece of his dad's gift . . . thats for sure.

[AnnaMarie]

Thanks for reminding me. I keep meaning to Read Joe's book, so now I've reserved it.

Right now I'm reading the Dexter series.

[Guin]

Wait til you get to Horns. It's crazy good.

[E.Freemantle]

I could not agree more. Joe Hill has had a meteoric rise; "Heart Shaped Box", "Horns" , The graphic novellas "Locke and Key", "Kodiak, "The Cape", and of course; the great short stories from "20th Century Ghosts". I was very surprised at how well he seamlessly creates solid characters and masters the unexpected with economy and terror. I am glad to have another part of "The King Family" to read, and ever increase the quality of new speculative fiction and, of course horror. I guess ,sometimes these works are better discovered -as with you- on your own, as a great opus surprise. E.Freemantle, AKA Beambounder.

[AnnaMarie]

Has anyone read any of Tabitha'a books? I loved Small World and Candles Burning. But I could not get into Caretaker, although I tried to read it a few times. I haven't read any of her other books.

[J.T. Adams]

Has anyone read any of Tabitha'a books? I loved Small World and Candles Burning. But I could not get into Caretaker, although I tried to read it a few times. I haven't read any of her other books.

Read her novel Book Of Reuben, recently. Thought it was really good.

[fljoe0]

I'm reading "The Bodies Left Behind" by Jeffrey Deaver. Got to a part in the book last night where a couple of police were talking about Glocks not having safeties. It really cracked me up.:grinning: If I would have had to explain to anyone why I was laughing, I don't think it would have been funny to anyone else but I'm sure you guys understand.

[Jojo87]

I re-read Duma Key by Stephen King.

[BethicaJ]

My daughter talked me into reading the Amytiville Horror. It's definitely not a difficult read but does pretty good with the creep-factor. It is one book though, I gotta say, where the movie was better.

[MelissaConstantReader]

Well, my sweet little 11-year-old daughter bought me Lisey's Story about three weeks ago, and I haven't had a spare minute to even start it! That is what I will be reading when life finally slows down a bit (and I hope that comes very soon!).

[Dana Jean]

Has anyone read any of Tabitha'a books? I loved Small World and Candles Burning. But I could not get into Caretaker, although I tried to read it a few times. I haven't read any of her other books.

I was just the opposite on that. I thought Small World was tedious, but the Caretaker (that's the one also called The Trap, right?) I found that one a more satisfying and fleshed out story. The inserted movie business felt intrusive, like the story wasn't long enough so she added these bits to give it bulk, but overall, I found it to be a much better read than Small World. I enjoyed Candles Burning but felt like the ending was just plunked down quickly to just finish the story. Still, interesting.

[Spideyman]

Just finished "A Friend of the Family" by Lauren Grodstein, the author SK will interview in March. It was a page turner. Could not put it down. Easy read and very insightful.

[cat in a bag]

Finally got my hands on a copy of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. I am really liking it so far, it is written beautifully. The author has a way with words for sure.

Also reading Roadwork with the social group, have only read it once, and I don't remember liking it so much, but I am really engrossed this time around. I think maybe I was too young to really get it the first time.

Finished Summer of Night by Dan Simmons, this one I have mixed feelings about. I loved it in places, and hated it in places. It took me about 10 days to get through, that is a pretty long time for me. The second half, once things start moving, was much better than the first half. I will try some more out by him, though...Winter's Haunting and Drood are both waiting in line.

[Haunted]

I finished Explosive Eighteen by Evanovich (a hoot) and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Foer (a stunner). I will pick up Red Mist by Patricial Cornwell, Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson, and Gun Games by Faye Kellerman.

[MrsBook]

I finished the Library of America's Raymond Chandler books, now I'm on their Dashiel Hammett books and I have the collected short stories of Ernest Hemingway. Yes, I'm being pompous, but I blame On Writing; SK suggested reading Chandler to get a handle on similes and metaphors, then I caught the bug for 'em. Hemingway was pure "I should have read this already." I expected it to be either a pretentious slog or fantastic. It's SO fantastic I think I'll try on some of the other Manly Men (tm) writers like Michener, Faulkner, and Conrad next.

And for family bedtime reading I come back down to earth to read aloud a chapter of Harry Potter for the kids and a chapter of Terry Pratchett for the husband.

[champ1966]

Re-read Gunslinger last week,and I am now re-reading The Drawing of the Three

[randallFlaggfan1]

Reading The House by Bentley Little.....
I like it so far....very creepy


Hi, Sunny!

I haven't read The House, but may I recommend The Store..?

[KJ Norrbotten]

My 3rd day reading 11/22/63, and all I can say so far: Reader's block out, binge reading in.

[J.T. Adams]

Finished Heart-Shaped Box. Great read, especially the first 1/3 of the book which I found to be quite brilliant. Not to mention it gave me a few good scares, which doesn't happen very often for me in reading books.

Reading Horns, currently. Only about 20 pages in . . . great so far.

[Chuggs]

I'm actually reading two books right now (I know, I'm wierd) Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice and House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. Both good. The next ones I'm going to read are: Hearts in Atlanis, Bag of Bones and I'm going to finish The Stand, all of course, by the lovely and talented Sai King. :tongue:

[kingricefan]

Got my copy of The Woman by Jack Ketchum in the mail yesterday and started it last night. Ketchum's GREAT! Ain't noone around like him!

[gniknehpets]

Dan Simmons Hard as Nails. Pretty good crime-thriller!

[fljoe0]

Finishing up the audiobook of Joe Hill's "Horns." I had not read Joe Hill before and I am very impressed. Where did he get that twisted imagination from?:biggrin2:

[Locke&key]

I'm about 2/3 of the way through 20th century ghosts. As I'm reading it, I'm finding I don't read enough short fiction. It's a really great read.

[kingricefan]

Dan Simmons Hard as Nails. Pretty good crime-thriller!

He's good at just about everything he does. Awesome writer, very interesting person, if you ever get the chance to go to a signing then GO! It is a shame that he 'retired' the series tho, but it is a fasinating look into the publishing industry as to the 'why' of it.

[bryantburnette]

The Wind Through the Keyhole!

[ScreamingMimi]

The Hunger Games. Had to take a break from Mr. King, my husband was getting jealous as I was spending too much time with him! :dunno:

[Stan_Richards_of_Windsor]

@ScreamingMimi, that's exactly what I'm reading now too. (I have a rule about reading the book before seeing the movie). How far are you?

[Dana Jean]

Arrrgggh! I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. My fingers are crossed for today.



The Wind Through the Keyhole!

[AnnaMarie]

Started Heart Shaped Box. loving it.

[fushingfeef]

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.

[kingricefan]

Arrrgggh! I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. My fingers are crossed for today.

DJ- I am crossing my fingers, toes, eyes, legs and everything else I can cross hoping that my copy will come soooooooooon................

[Dana Jean]

Ah, heck. Mail has come and gone and no book.

[FlakeNoir]

Most of the way through Dark Tower VII... (Re-read) Dammit, Stephen! *huge sigh*
11/22/63 is next for me.

[Boudreaux]

11/22/63, a GREAT King novel.

[ScreamingMimi]

Stan, I have that same rule :D I'm on Page 82.

[bryantburnette]

Arrrgggh! I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. My fingers are crossed for today.

So far, it is SO ... F#@%ING ... GOOD. I'm planning to stay up all night to try and finish it; I've got my Coca-Cola prepped and ready!

[cat in a bag]

Hey all of you who are already getting to read TWTTK----NO FAIR!! :wink2:


I finished Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud on Saturday...what a beautiful story. I am going to hate handing that one back in at the library.

About halfway through A Winter's Haunting...a lot of not much going on, and a few good, heartpounding moments sprinkled in. Not sure if Simmons is a writer I will ever get much out of.

[Dana Jean]

It was my birthday gift to myself. AND IT'S STILL NOT HERE!


Hey all of you who are already getting to read TWTTK----NO FAIR!! :wink2:


I finished Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud on Saturday...what a beautiful story. I am going to hate handing that one back in at the library.

About halfway through A Winter's Haunting...a lot of not much going on, and a few good, heartpounding moments sprinkled in. Not sure if Simmons is a writer I will ever get much out of.

[randallFlaggfan1]

About halfway through A Winter's Haunting...a lot of not much going on, and a few good, heartpounding moments sprinkled in. Not sure if Simmons is a writer I will ever get much out of.

Really, Cat!? I am surprised! I thought you'd get much more out of this one, for sure...

I've said this before, but you should definitely try Carrion Comfort!!

[bryantburnette]

Hey all of you who are already getting to read TWTTK----NO FAIR!! :wink2:

Not reading; finished! Here's a review to prove it:

http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/24135-What-are-you-reading-%28continued%29?p=508704#post508704

No spoilers except very mild ones, and you can't get to those without being warned away. If you're skittish, though, here's the short version: it's really, really, really good.

[bryantburnette]

Hmm. I think I may've forgotten to provide a link to that supposed review I wrote. If so, here 'tis: http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/24135-What-are-you-reading-%28continued%29?p=508704#post508704

If I linked and just forgot, then apologies.

By the way, I mention this in the review, but it bears repeating as frequently as possible: the limited edition from Grant is just gorgeous. I highly recommend getting one. Come on, do it! You KNOW you don't want to wait until the end of April for this book!

[Laymonking]

Dark Tower VI Song of Susannah by the master.

[DVKproduction]

I'm reading "Even when we sleep we can't find rest" by the Strugatskie brothers

[cat in a bag]

Really, Cat!? I am surprised! I thought you'd get much more out of this one, for sure...

I've said this before, but you should definitely try Carrion Comfort!!

I don't think I'm ready to give up on him quite yet...the parts that are good are really good. :smile2:


Not reading; finished! Here's a review to prove it:

http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/24135-What-are-you-reading-(continued)?p=508704#post508704

No spoilers except very mild ones, and you can't get to those without being warned away. If you're skittish, though, here's the short version: it's really, really, really good.


Glad you enjoyed it...I can't wait!

[Jack Winding]

Hey cat, Sheemiee here...sorry for the incognito friend ap, but I can't message yet- junior privellages I,m afraid ......I forgot my password DOH!


how are you?


As for good books I,m reading lee child's epic jack reacher beat em up bad guy stories while I drive the Aussie outback trails....missed all the gossip....sad to here that we lost JD while I,ve been away.

[Haunted]

I finished Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson, and Gun Games by Faye Kellerman; both good reads. I still have Red Mist by Patricial Cornwell which surprisingly just might be up there with the older, better Cornwell books; lots of forensics and clashing personalities. Will take first two back to the library and exchange for Raylan by Elmore Leonard.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I don't think I'm ready to give up on him quite yet...the parts that are good are really good.

Hi again, Catina!

Definitely do not give up on Simmons. I think the last half of your sentence sums it up nicely: when he's good, he is really good.


As for good books I,m reading lee child's epic jack reacher beat em up bad guy stories while I drive the Aussie outback trails....missed all the gossip....sad to here that we lost JD while I,ve been away.

Welcome back, Sheemiee!
I'm very sorry to hear that. That couldn't have been a very nice 'returning home news'.... :sad:

[MadamMack]

I'm really into the The Hunger Games trilogy. Very good!

[bryantburnette]

Neonomicon by Alan Moore.

Awesome, but with caveats: not for the faint of heart or the easily offended.

[AnnaMarie]

and Gun Games by Faye Kellerman;

I like both Faye and Jonathan Kellerman. When looking for a new book to read I always start at the K's.

[91rewoT]

I'm reading Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. I just finished Sing You Home, and wanted to read another of hers...19 minutes seemed like a no-brainer! I checked it out from the library on a Nook. Not sure I like reading this way yet. It is easy on the eyes, but I'm not sure about the fact that you don't get the whole page...

[ScreamingMimi]

I am against Nooks, etc. on principle, but I was sure wishing I had one yesterday when I had time to spend in a waiting room and discovered I had forgotten my current SK paperback! (supposed to be starting Firestarter)

[kingricefan]

Got my Grant edition of The Wind Thru The Keyhole yesterday, started it last night and whipped thru 70 pages! LOVING IT!!!!

[randallFlaggfan1]

I'm reading Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. I just finished Sing You Home, and wanted to read another of hers...19 minutes seemed like a no-brainer! I checked it out from the library on a Nook. Not sure I like reading this way yet. It is easy on the eyes, but I'm not sure about the fact that you don't get the whole page...

Hi, Tower-

May we expect your review of Sing You Home..?

BTW, you already know how I feel about her writing, and My Sister's Keeper.:)

[91rewoT]

Hi, Tower-

May we expect your review of Sing You Home..?

BTW, you already know how I feel about her writing, and My Sister's Keeper.:)

Hey Dustin!
I really liked Sing You Home...it was not what I expected, dealt with a controversial subject, and was well written. It made me cry and made me think. I would highly suggest reading it!

*On a more personal note, Catina, leave this one for a few years down the road...

[champ1966]

Enid Blyton -The Magic Wishing Chair (to my 7 year old daughter)

[cat in a bag]

Hey Dustin!
I really liked Sing You Home...it was not what I expected, dealt with a controversial subject, and was well written. It made me cry and made me think. I would highly suggest reading it!

*On a more personal note, Catina, leave this one for a few years down the road...

Thanks, I have it on the shelf, but haven't read it yet. I will leave it percolate for a while.

I am still reading A Winter's Haunting...just can't get into it, no matter how much I want to. I read 10 pages last night about a Paris trip the main character took years before and was remembering...I think I know how it will tie in, but it just didn't seem to have any relevance to the storyline at all. I'm determined to finish it, though. I still want to know what is going on.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Hey Dustin!
I really liked Sing You Home...it was not what I expected, dealt with a controversial subject, and was well written. It made me cry and made me think. I would highly suggest reading it!

*On a more personal note, Catina, leave this one for a few years down the road...


Thank you, I appreciate that a lot, Tower.:)

Picoult tends to explore controversial subject matter. In particular, I like the fact that she uses multiple POV's, which allows the reader to see the story from a myriad of different perspectives. And she's known for shocking, often heartbreaking twists-and-turns.

I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[Goodlovin]

An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917 - 1963 by Robert Dallek.

Good book so far.

I dont think its a coincidence that after finishing 11/22/63 a few months ago that I found a bio on JFK to check out.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Later on today, I should definitely be finishing The Knife of Never Letting Go. Yay!
I'll be sure to let everyone know my thoughts/opinion(s) on it once I'm done. But as of now (88%) it is a very engaging, suspenseful, and highly addictive story. I'm just have a sinking feeling that it's going to end with a major cliffhanger, since this is the 1st in the Walking Chaos series...

[cat in a bag]

Finished A Winter's Haunting over the weekend...I just didn't like it, say sorry. The storyline was just all over the place, and it never really came together.

Started McCammon's Gone South, and also reading Everything's Eventual again.

[sprinco12]

I'm reading The Source of Magic by Piers Anthony. It's really good so far...and the rhyming couplets are easy to understand. :smile2:

[blunthead]

I am rereading On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King. First read was about five years ago, I guess. I am really loving it for two reasons: 1) It's so very well written, funny, so Steve; and, 2) It's most inspiring now since I'm trying my own hand a little. I appreciate knowing there's a reference book I can understand and trust and which will inspire me. I've read fiction most of my lengthy life, have a number of favorite authors, but sK was the first one, partly due to OW, to cause me to give story writing a real try myself. And so far, in its way, writing is as satisfying and therapeutic as anything I've ever done, including painting which, due to Duma Key, I've started again! :grinning:.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I am rereading On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King. First read was about five years ago, I guess. I am really loving it for two reasons: 1) It's so very well written, funny, so Steve; and, 2) It's most inspiring now since I'm trying my own hand a little. I appreciate knowing there's a reference book I can understand and trust and which will inspire me. I've read fiction most of my lengthy life, have a number of favorite authors, but sK was the first one, partly due to OW, to cause me to give story writing a real try myself. And so far, in its way, writing is as satisfying and therapeutic as anything I've ever done, including painting which, due to Duma Key, I've started again! .

Wow, that is WONDERFUL, Frank!
I've always found On Writing to very inspirational and informative. And Uncle Stevie wrote it in layman's terms, so it's easily understood. Upon my second reading (roughly 8 years ago,) I went so far as to take notes. I recommend it.


So I said that I'd get back to everyone about The Knife of Never Letting Go.... and my suspicions were correct. It ends with a MAJOR cliffhanger. Now I really want to know more!

[Dana Jean]

February Books Read

6. CDs --Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs
7. CDs --Life of Pi by Yann Martel
8. Book -- The Nightmare Thief by Meg Gardiner
9. Book --PorkPie Hat by Peter Straub
10. Book --Dracula's Heir by Sam Stahl
11. CDs --The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, pt. 2 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
12. CDs --Interred With Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell
13. Kindle --Seven Stories by Brian Jeams Freeman
14. Kindle --Now Write! Mysteries by various authors
15. Chapbook -- Island Funeral by Keith Minnon
16. CDs -- Fatal Error by J.A. Jance
17. CDs -- The Black Cat by Martha Grimes

[J.T. Adams]

A group of science-fiction novels by one Philip K. Dick, first story Martian Time Slip.

[carrie's younger brother]

I just finished "A Clockwork Orange" the other day and started "1984" yesterday. I've been on a dystopia kick for a while now. Eagerly awaiting SK's "The Wind Through the Keyhole."

[Garriga]

I'm reading For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway for an English Independent Study and I just finished The Great Gatsby for English 4. I will be starting on 11/22/63 on Sunday or Monday. (Gotta have something to read for school.) Has anybody read For Whom the Bell Tolls? I seriously hope that it gets better, but it's something I dread having to read every day.

I have not read For Whom the Bell Tolls, but I have read The Sun Also Rises, and it is genius in its simplicity. I can't imagine dreading being forced to read Hemingway, he is my favorite writer.

[Garriga]

I just started Nightmares and Dreamscapes. I enjoyed reading the Introduction. I have a new Favorite quote.

"You don't have anything to lose when you take your first whack at the pinata, but to take a second one (and a third ... and a fourth ... and a thirty-forth) is to risk failure, depression..."

I always take a second whack and usually land on my face, but giving up isn't an option. So, If I keep trying I'll eventually get a hit.

[EMARX]

I'm reading Jane and Prudence, by Barbara Pym. It's a slice of middle class life in 1950's England. Nothing really happens, except maybe 'life', but it is so well written, that one doesn't notice. Very funny as well.

Oh and I just got into David Copperfield, but the authors name escapes me. I'll let you know when I remember.

[Karensneddon]

I have just started reading all the Raymond Chandler books- finding them hard to get into at the moment,anyone else out there read them?

[Haunted]

February Books Read

6. CDs --Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs
7. CDs --Life of Pi by Yann Martel
8. Book -- The Nightmare Thief by Meg Gardiner
9. Book --PorkPie Hat by Peter Straub
10. Book --Dracula's Heir by Sam Stahl
11. CDs --The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, pt. 2 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
12. CDs --Interred With Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell
13. Kindle --Seven Stories by Brian Jeams Freeman
14. Kindle --Now Write! Mysteries by various authors
15. Chapbook -- Island Funeral by Keith Minnon
16. CDs -- Fatal Error by J.A. Jance
17. CDs -- The Black Cat by Martha Grimes

Dracula's Heir is described in Amazon as an interactive novel. What did you think of this idea and was the story memorable?

[Dana Jean]

Well, it had some interesting aspects about it. I'm pretty sure this was marketed to the young adult/children audience, but it was on sale at B & N for 6 bucks, so I grabbed it and thought, what the hell. It reminded me of Bev Vincent's book on Steve with the pockets of surprises, only in this case, they were clues. I did figure it out before the end, but I must say, it was sort of fun. Kind of like one of those mystery puzzles you put together.

There is a missing chapter from Dracula included, which apparently was edited out of the original. When I first listened to Dracula on audio, I thought it was pretty good. To be able to read an additional chapter not in the original was great.
And, it's actually a pretty little book that is quick to read. If you are an adult who doesn't particularly care to act like a kid, it might be a waste of your time. But, it definitely spoke to that long lost kid reader in me and I enjoyed it.

I definitely wouldn't have paid full price for it, but for 6 bucks, it was worth my time.




Dracula's Heir is described in Amazon as an interactive novel. What did you think of this idea and was the story memorable?

[skootie]

I can't believe how long ago I last posted here...been on the go, but still reading. An eclectic mix to be sure, but my 2012 reads are: "A Wolf at the Table" (Augusten Burroughs); "Turn of Mind" (Alice LaPlante); "The Street Lawyer" (John Grisham); "The Journals of Eleanor Druse" (Richard Dooling); "The Help" (Kathryn Stockett).
I just finished "The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo" (Stieg Larsson), and have started #2 in the series, "The Girl Who Played With Fire". I liked LaPlante's novel very much, and loved "The Help". The Larsson novel was a goo, quick read, and I'm anxious to get on with the next 2. Home for awhile now, so won't be so long at getting back!

[cat in a bag]

Started Drood by Dan Simmons yesterday...was apprehensive, since I didn't like the other two I recently read by him that much, but, 100 pages in and I like it! Hope it stays that way...

[Jojo87]

Gonna start with Nothing to lose by Lee Child tomorrow. Is one of those Jack Reacher series. I've read one before and I just love it.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Gonna start with Nothing to lose by Lee Child tomorrow. Is one of those Jack Reacher series. I've read one before and I just love it.

Me, too, Jojo! The only Jack Reacher novel I've read is Bad Luck and Trouble, and I absolutely loved it. I'd definitely read further into the series.

[91rewoT]

I got The Passage from pets a few weeks ago, just started it yesterday. Liking it so far...

[J.T. Adams]

Dr. Bloodmoney (Or how we got along after the bomb) - Philip K. Dick

[VultureLvr45]

I am finishing up "Gerald's Game" (less than 20 pages), "Inside the Mind of Casey Anthony", "Inside the Mind of a Dog", and "ADD- Friendly Ways to Organize your Life", "One on One", and listening to "The Bodies Left Behind" while I fold laundry. Usually have to give myself a bit of time to think about what is happening in them.

[VultureLvr45]

I hear you! Reading to me is like breathing...Have you scoped out a library at your end destination? That may help give you hope. Just take it one day at a time, one hour at a time if you have to... connect back.

[VultureLvr45]

Don't you find with writing as in painting, you begin with a general idea and the next thing you know it morphs into something alive? Then it becomes like trying to contain a spilled glass of water with your hands.​

[Raoul Duke]

Throttle - Joe Hill & Steve King

[fljoe0]

Michael Connelly - The Concrete Blonde. I decided a while back to try and read the Harry Bosch novels in order. This is the third one and it is excellent. If you like detective/police books, Michael Connelly is one of the best.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Dr. Bloodmoney (Or how we got along after the bomb) - Philip K. Dick

Hi, BK!

Phillip K. Dick is one of my favorite writers.
I'd be interested in your thoughts/opinion(s) on it, once you're done.

BTW, he really did have an extraordinary talent, didn't he?

[J.T. Adams]

Hi, BK!

Phillip K. Dick is one of my favorite writers.
I'd be interested in your thoughts/opinion(s) on it, once you're done.

BTW, he really did have an extraordinary talent, didn't he?

Yes. He's a fascinating writer, Dustin. I let you know when I'm finished.

[JellybeanJay]

House of Reckoning by John Saul

[randallFlaggfan1]

Yes. He's a fascinating writer, Dustin. I let you know when I'm finished.


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Have you read A Scanner Darkly..?

[J.T. Adams]

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Have you read A Scanner Darkly..?

I've got five novels of his I'm currently reading and that is one of them in the mix. I heard it's really good.

[C.A.Mullin1313]

I was reading 11/22/63, but I had to stop in the middle to read COLLAPSE, By Jared Diamond, for this paper, I'm doing in my English 101 class. My paper is about introducing non-native species into the environment ie: Asian wasp to fight the stinkbugs. Awesome book, but alot of vocabulary to look up, the book has alot of Science terminology.

[Salamantis]

I can recommend both The Host by Stephanie Meyer (a surprisingly adult - and well-written - sci-fi novel from the author of the teen fare Twilight series) and The Wolf Gift, Anne Rice's triumphant return to the supernatural horror genre where she truly belongs.

[Lina]

I am ashamed to tell that I have put off Lisey's Story for now, I just couldn't do it, that was so hard that I realised I had two choices: either try and make myself continue reading, not reading at all in the end, or not waste time and read something else. I have chosen the second variant and started reading Gerald's Game, I have read only 10 pages so far, but it is going better.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I've got five novels of his I'm currently reading and that is one of them in the mix. I heard it's really good.


Yes, it is VERY good, IMO! I hope you enjoy it, JT.:)

I really want to read more by Phillip K. Dick!

[jacobtlong]

The Charm School by Nelson DeMille

[VultureLvr45]

I just finished reading Gerald's Game. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Touched something deep as all of his stories do.

[Haunted]

I am reading Doc by Mary Doria Russell. Never have been a lover of westerns but I am thoroughly enjoying this historical novel about Doc Holliday and Big Nose Kate, the Earps, (did not know there were 6 boys) the Mastersons, (did not know Bat was such a vicious gossip) and, of course, Dodge City.

Better finish it up as Anne Rice's new book about werewolves is heading my way.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Better finish it up as Anne Rice's new book about werewolves is heading my way.

I hope you enjoy it, Haunted. I've heard both positive and negative reviews.

Please be sure to let us know your thoughts/opinion(s,) once you're done.

[Laymonking]

I have just finished Dark Tower VII and am now reading The Dead Zone by the master.

[King fan from trinidad]

Well i'm still reading Salems lot now at 250 pages out of 427 but i've just picked up a copy of the amityville horror paperback at a local bookstore alone cause of no stephen king or dean koontz. At page 30 and its really going great so far! To bad its so short :(

[EMARX]

Mountolive, by Lawrence Durrell. It's the third of the Alexandria Quartet, and it becomes more brilliant by the book!
Also. Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson. If you haven't read him yet and are a fan of fantasy, give him a try.

[cat in a bag]

I have been a reading fool since the board was down! :biggrin2:

Finished Drood, by Dan Simmons...liked it much better than the other 2 I recently read by him.

In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson...didn't realize it was nonfiction until I started reading, but I liked it a lot. Followed the American Ambassador to Germany and his family in Berlin during the years Hitler was Chancellor but before he had complete control. Full of disturbing signs of what was to come, and yet not very many people were concerned. It read very easy, did not get bogged down with names or dates, and I did not feel like I was reading a history book.

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill...I liked this one too. Only 164 pages, a very quick read. It wasn't quite as scary as I expected, I maybe should have read it when hubby was gone working night shifts, in the dark. But, it was a good ghost story, and I am looking forward to seeing the movie now.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein....LOVED this one. Was told all through the perspective of the family dog, Enzo. It was funny, and sad, and really a touching story. Want this one for my own book collection.

The White Devil by Justin Evans...this one was just ok to me, about an American kid who gets sent to a school in England, and the resident ghost starts haunting him.

And now I am reading The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian, about a family who moves into a mysterious house. The dad is a pilot who survived a crash, so is dealing with all kinds of feelings, and the move is supposed to be a new start...but weird things are happening, and there is a mysterious door in the basement locked with 39 carriage bolts. I am liking it so far!

[randallFlaggfan1]

I have just finished Dark Tower VII and am now reading The Dead Zone by the master.

Right on! You should finish right in time for TWTTK!!:grinning:

[J.T. Adams]

Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said - Philip K. Dick

[randallFlaggfan1]

I really, really cannot give Ted Dekker's Circle series nearly enough positive feedback. They are, without a doubt, some the very best books I've ever read!

Next, I'll be re-read the Eragon books in preparation for the final book, Inheritance, which I've had since before Christmas. I'm really looking forward to going back to Alagaesia, and all that the series entails.:biggrin2:

Plus I still need to wrap up Wizard & Glass in time for TWTTK. Good stuff!

[Laymonking]

Night Shift by the great man himself.

[FlakeNoir]

Where's My Cow? By: Terry Pratchett. Over and over and over again! Actually, I don't mind, I love this book!

(It's the school holidays and I'm recovering from surgery, so my youngest has been able to pin me down day and night for many a re-read of this story. :biggrin2:)

http://terrypratchett.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wheres-my-cow_hardback_standard-edition_3d.jpg



I hadn't realised that Terry Pratchett has Alzheimer's, I was very sad for him when I heard this the other day. (Then when I looked him up online, I wondered where I've been, as he's had it for a while now.)

I'm also almost ALL of the way through 11/22/63..... oh wow. Marsha, I'm going to be mailing you about this soon.

[Milica]

The Gambler by Dostoyevsky

[King fan from trinidad]

About halfway through Blockade Billy and it's really just ok so far. Maybe i might like the next short story in the book.

[blunthead]

I finished On Writing for the second time a few weeks ago, in which sK mentioned From A Buick 8, which became my obvious next choice despite my avoidance of the title in the past, which had always sounded like I wouldn't be interested. But, I'm learning to ignore book titles. Buick 8 is already very interesting!

[randallFlaggfan1]

I hadn't realised that Terry Pratchett has Alzheimer's, I was very sad for him when I heard this the other day. (Then when I looked him up online, I wondered where I've been, as he's had it for a while now.)

I'm also almost ALL of the way through 11/22/63..... oh wow. Marsha, I'm going to be mailing you about this soon.

Yeah, it's very sad about Pratchett.. :sad: I first read about his condition last year, I believe..

Enjoy 11/22/63.:grinning:


About halfway through Blockade Billy and it's really just ok so far. Maybe i might like the next short story in the book.

I really enjoyed Morality a lot. I hope you do, too!

[Jojo87]

I re-read The Girl who love Tom Gordon by King. It's a great book.

[CCAL]

I got sidetracked by my kindle & the FREE books now, but I'm back with Black House again. hopefully the grandkids can keep from strangling each other long enough for me to read BH.they didnt yesterday so no Xbox until further notice....(its no biggie they still got ps1,2 or3 or ??-spoiled rotten) rambling...but I wanted to state 'for the record(?)' I'm thrilled we finally are gonna get a SK about a Amusement Park AND a serial killer too. I'm hoping he will write one about a train (no not Blaine the pain-or maybe??,) I was thinking a dimension shifting train mayhap?? who knows maybe next he will tackle something out in the middle of the Atlantic or Pacific??

[skootie]

When I last posted, I had just finished "The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo" by Stieg Larsson. I followed through the series, finishing "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest". The first was my favorite, the last my least favorite, but I'm glad I read them all. Next, I saw a copy of "Killing Lincoln" at the library, so decided to read it. It was a pretty quick read, and I found the history interesting. I will most likely read "Killing Kennedy" when I get a copy. Last but not at all least, I have just finished "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski. By far and away the best book I have read in some time. I bought a hard back copy (like new) at a garage sale last summer, and finally just got around to digging it out. Beautiful, gut-wrenching story. If you haven't read this book, you should. I have no idea what I am going to read now; I feel drained from the Sawtelle saga. Maybe I'll just re-read Edgar's story...it's just so damned sad and beautiful.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I got sidetracked by my kindle & the FREE books now, but I'm back with Black House again. hopefully the grandkids can keep from strangling each other long enough for me to read BH.they didnt yesterday so no Xbox until further notice....(its no biggie they still got ps1,2 or3 or ??-spoiled rotten) rambling...but I wanted to state 'for the record(?)' I'm thrilled we finally are gonna get a SK about a Amusement Park AND a serial killer too. I'm hoping he will write one about a train (no not Blaine the pain-or maybe??,) I was thinking a dimension shifting train mayhap?? who knows maybe next he will tackle something out in the middle of the Atlantic or Pacific??

Enjoy Black House.:) Have you read it before, BTW?


Last but not at all least, I have just finished "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski. By far and away the best book I have read in some time. I bought a hard back copy (like new) at a garage sale last summer, and finally just got around to digging it out. Beautiful, gut-wrenching story. If you haven't read this book, you should. I have no idea what I am going to read now; I feel drained from the Sawtelle saga. Maybe I'll just re-read Edgar's story...it's just so damned sad and beautiful.

I completely agree. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is an amazingly beautiful, sad, well-written tale. And Sai King's blurb on the back cover is really SPOT-ON, IMO! I'd definitely re-read it.

[Laymonking]

Dreamcatcher by God sorry I meant Stephen King :grinning:

[tower-obsession]

I'm reading The Last Apprentice series, AKA The Wardstone Chronicles.

[MelissaConstantReader]

I just finished reading The Monster Within Idea, written by R. Thomas Riley. I must say I was impressed and it was free on my Kindle. After reading it, I would have to say that this is one I wouldn't have minded buying.

[Spideyman]

Just read/ and absorbed all the photos in Nightmares in the Sky.

[King fan from trinidad]

On page 50 of The eyes of the dragon and so far its amazing :grinning: