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Other Books (Non-King) > What Are You Reading Now? Pt 2.

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message 2151: by Nick (last edited Dec 14, 2014 11:12AM) (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Kandice wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I've finished Suckers: A Horror Novel, a good horror story and now I'm reading Dune, my first time with this series. I hope to read all books as soon ..."

I read Dune a million years ago, but I still remember thinking that it was the best positive portrayals of a mother-son relationship I'd ever read.


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message 2153: by [deleted user] (new)

Malina I am almost finished with The Ocean at the End of the Lane, it is really good! Beautifully written and not at all what I expected! Let me know what you think of it! :)


message 2154: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Jessica wrote: "Malina I am almost finished with The Ocean at the End of the Lane, it is really good! Beautifully written and not at all what I expected! Let me know what you think of it! :)"

I've got a review of it up there somewhere, said a lot of nice things about the audio version and the book itself. I loved it.


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Andrew✌️ (andrew619) | 335 comments Nick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I've finished Suckers: A Horror Novel, a good horror story and now I'm reading Dune, my first time with this series. I hope to read al..."

Yes, there is a strong relationship between them. But this is a novel with a combination of many elements: there are intrigues, policy, cultural difference and mistrust between the parts. All on a mysterious world like Arrakis. Read this reminded me the movie of the '80 and the PC games by Virgin Interactive of early '90 (great adventure!).


message 2156: by Andrew✌️ (new)

Andrew✌️ (andrew619) | 335 comments Malina wrote: "I've just started The Ocean at the End of the LaneThe Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman"

I read this books months ago and I found it a very nostalgic story, sad but also wonderful. The type of book of Gaiman I prefer, more for adults, rather than Neverwhere or Coraline. If you have read other of his books, you'll appreciate this.


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Nick I bet the audio was great! Sorry I can't reply directly, I'm on my phone and it won't let me for some reason!


message 2158: by Kandice (new)

Kandice | 4387 comments Jessica wrote: "Nick I bet the audio was great! Sorry I can't reply directly, I'm on my phone and it won't let me for some reason!"

Gaiman reading Ocean was absolutely sublime. If you have a chance it's so worth listening to even if you've already read it.


message 2159: by [deleted user] (new)

Kandice I will definitely have to check it out, I'm a reread we anyways and this is one I definitely wouldn't mind taking in again!


message 2160: by Jeff (new)

Jeff (thelongwait) | 293 comments On the subject of real reads, I'm giving Chronic City by Jonathan Lethem another go.


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Oops re-reader haha!


message 2162: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Really got into Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates last night. plowed through about 100 pages. Also listening to the audio book of Gone Girl.


message 2163: by Jeff (new)

Jeff (thelongwait) | 293 comments Nick....I absolutely adore that book. Switters is a wholly original character.


message 2164: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments TheLongWait wrote: "Nick....I absolutely adore that book. Switters is a wholly original character."

I know; the whole thing is great, and the terrific Robbins humor is still there. Love that.


message 2165: by Terri (new)

Terri | 41 comments if I can find the time, I'm about to start Pet Sematary by King


message 2166: by Tom (last edited Dec 16, 2014 06:08AM) (new)

Tom | 78 comments Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates was amazing. Loved that one. I am one chapter into NOS4A2 and am excited about this one


message 2167: by Malina (new)

Malina | 304 comments Tom wrote: "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates was amazing. Loved that one. I am one chapter into NOS4A2 and am excited about this one"

NOS, what a great book! If you love King you'll love Hill :)


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Malina | 304 comments Just starting Asylum Asylum  by Patrick McGrath , looks interesting so far


message 2169: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Terri wrote: "if I can find the time, I'm about to start Pet Sematary by King"

Don't read it alone... with the lights out. I was reading Fierce Invalids last night at midnight with only the light from my iPad glowing. Glad it was Tom Robbins and not Mr. King.


message 2170: by Kandice (new)

Kandice | 4387 comments Brian wrote: "Just finished Soulless. Petty good story, but almost a bit too much romance for me. Now i'm going to finish Grave Peril and start From a Buick 8."

I loved the Series in spite of the romance. It was such fun to read!


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Kenneth McKinley | 277 comments Terri wrote: "if I can find the time, I'm about to start Pet Sematary by King"

That was the first book that I read that introduced me to horror fiction and Stephen King as a kid. It changed my life and I'd still one of my favorites today after repeated readings. I hope you enjoy it too!


message 2172: by Michael (new)

Michael Davis Pet Sematary was my first King as well. I wish I could remember how old I was. I was hooked from the start.


message 2173: by Kandice (new)

Kandice | 4387 comments Brian wrote: "Kandice wrote: "I loved the Series in spite of the romance. It was such fun to read!"

I actually liked it a lot more than I thought I would. The story was good with likable characters. It reminded..."


I think the romance is less...syrupy, for lack of a better word in the rest of the installments. There, but more in the background. I think she just needed to get them hitched in that first one. ;D


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Kirstin | 220 comments Just started Misery. So excited to read it!


message 2175: by Stephen (new)

Stephen Snead Starting Mr. Mercedes.


message 2176: by Kandice (new)

Kandice | 4387 comments Just started Antony and Cleopatra. (for the fourth time!)


message 2177: by Kelli (new)

Kelli (manxkitti) | 52 comments Almost done with Mr. Mercedes. NOS4A2 next.


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Betsy Hetzel | 469 comments I just started THE RED DRAGON, Thomas Harris, the book that turned me on to psychological thrillers in the 80's and.... loving it just as much this time as then. Love the "examination" as to the why behind a serial killer's mind.


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Matt Mullins | 24 comments Betsy wrote: "I just started THE RED DRAGON, Thomas Harris, the book that turned me on to psychological thrillers in the 80's and.... loving it just as much this time as then. Love the "examination" as t..."

I loved this book too! Just finished Silence of the Lambs and looking forward to reading the other 2 next year.


message 2180: by Kandice (new)

Kandice | 4387 comments Betsy wrote: "I just started THE RED DRAGON, Thomas Harris, the book that turned me on to psychological thrillers in the 80's and.... loving it just as much this time as then. Love the "examination" as t..."

I actually prefer this book to Silence.


message 2181: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Leoni | 180 comments I'm done with Gone Girl. And now I'm gonna enjoy reading your comments in the group read section...

Right now I think I might start The Eyes of the Dragon, you all know the author, and The Revolution Was Televised: The Cops, Crooks, Slingers and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever by Alan Sepinwall


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Berend Veenendaal | 3 comments Bernhard Hennen - Elfenlicht


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Alice hamer | 16 comments I am halfway through Pandemonium 2nd in the Delirium series by Lauren Oliver. Love it!!


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Ioana Alice wrote: "I am halfway through Pandemonium 2nd in the Delirium series by Lauren Oliver. Love it!!"

Good to hear that. I read 1st book some time ago, and hope to get to #2 soon.


message 2185: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (queenjaneapproximately) Today I started Krampus: The Yule Lord, just in time for Christmas!


message 2186: by E. (new)

E. | 242 comments Just finished Sharp Objects. I really liked it. Flynn seems to know damaged socio/psycho -pathic people pretty well, and can even make them desirable.
Just started Anansi Boys.


message 2187: by E. (new)

E. | 242 comments Amanda, I have Krampus on my to-read list but have been hesitant to pick it up. Looking forward to your feedback on that one.


message 2188: by Malina (new)

Malina | 304 comments E. wrote: "Just finished Sharp Objects. I really liked it. Flynn seems to know damaged socio/psycho -pathic people pretty well, and can even make them desirable.
Just started Anansi Boys."


I really enjoyed all of Gillian Flynns novels.
Anansi Boys is great, hope you enjoy it, Gaiman never disappoints, have you read American Gods?


message 2189: by E. (new)

E. | 242 comments No Malina, this is my first Gaiman. I have a copy of American Gods, just picked up this one first.


message 2190: by Malina (new)

Malina | 304 comments Oh then don't miss out on it! It's one of his best IMO


message 2191: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Okay, finished Gone Girl, finished my 24th script for the cinequest film festival, finished writing and publishing my new novel Avenging Adelita and - while I have some - will send an autographed copy to anyone who wants one (message me if so). Still enjoying Fierce Invalids, etc. Looking forward to listening to whatever King selection is the new group read.


message 2192: by Malina (new)

Malina | 304 comments Wow Nick, you've been busy, congratulations on publishing your new book it looks like a great read!


message 2193: by Jeff (new)

Jeff (thelongwait) | 293 comments Nick
Glad you are enjoying Fierce Invalids....Look forward to reading Avenging Adelita in the new year! I am still reading Gravity's Rainbow, Fool on the Hill by Matt Ruff which is tremendous fun, Skinny Legs and All by Robbins and rereading Chronic City by Lethem.


message 2194: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Nick wrote: "Okay, finished Gone Girl, finished my 24th script for the cinequest film festival, finished writing and publishing my new novel Avenging Adelita and - while I have some - will send an autographed c..."

I left out a key word there... FREE autographed copy.


message 2195: by Nick (new)

Nick Iuppa | 4272 comments Malina wrote: "Wow Nick, you've been busy, congratulations on publishing your new book it looks like a great read!"

Thanks Malina; writing is addictive... and it's a good think that it is.


message 2196: by Rhian (new)

Rhian (rhianlovesbooksx1f4d6) | 508 comments I've started the house of thunder by dean Koontz have no idea if its any good tho


message 2197: by Kenneth (new)

Kenneth McKinley | 277 comments Rhian wrote: "I've started the house of thunder by dean Koontz have no idea if its any good tho"

I have that one on my TBR pile. I'm curious to see what you think of it


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message 2199: by [deleted user] (new)

Ken wrote: "Rhian wrote: "I've started the house of thunder by dean Koontz have no idea if its any good tho"

I have that one on my TBR pile. I'm curious to see what you think of it"


You should read it, Ken. It's pretty good and something different. I think it was written in the 80s.


message 2200: by Malina (last edited Dec 22, 2014 05:39AM) (new)

Malina | 304 comments Squire wrote: "The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber"

How is it? I read The Crimson Petal and the White by him and loved it, although it was quite different from this one, after reading the blurb


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