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What Are You Reading Now? Pt 2.
Half way through listening to Weaveworld
Very impressive. Also well into part 2 of the amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay.
Very impressive credentials (The Pulitzer Prize?) Part 1 is kind of a spooky holocaust story... Part 2 appears to be quite different. I'll join the group read conversation pretty soon.
Nick...You read way too fast. I gotta get started!
TheLongWait wrote: "Nick...You read way too fast. I gotta get started!"
Right, besides you're probably snowed in. It's 70 degrees here in the SF bay area.
True...but I also have to chase around a 9 month old and a 2 year old! I have been making lots of progress on my reading, bit I will start the Amazing Adventures.....tonight
TheLongWait wrote: "True...but I also have to chase around a 9 month old and a 2 year old! I have been making lots of progress on my reading, bit I will start the Amazing Adventures.....tonight"Kid chasing keeps you young... yeah, right. :-)
Nick wrote: "Half way through listening to Weaveworld
Very impressive. Also well into part 2 of the amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay. [bookcover:The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay|39..."
I'm pacing myself and I've only read part 1 so far.
Reading Doctor Sleep right now.
I am so proud. My oldest son is taking his first walk into King land. He is starting to read The Eyes of the Dragon.My younger son has read Blockade Billy twice but hasn't had the patience to read a novel yet.
The Vampire Diaries, I know, I know it's cheesy, but I do enjoy my vampire books, they're my guilty pleasure!
After finished Duma Key, currently I'm reading Around the World in Eighty Days and Farewell, My Lovely.
Andrew wrote: "After finished Duma Key, currently I'm reading Around the World in Eighty Days and Farewell, My Lovely."I love Farewell My Lovely... especially the way it's written. Quoted a lot of great metaphors in my review.
Nick wrote: "Andrew wrote: "After finished Duma Key, currently I'm reading Around the World in Eighty Days and Farewell, My Lovely."I love Farewell My Lovely... especial..."
Yes, this is a great detective story. I like Marlow and I think I'll go on with the other books.
Just finished The Four Fingers of Death by Rick Moody whi choose was terrific. Almost done with Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robbins which is kind of a disappointment. Gravity's Rainbow by Pynchon is still genius and I just started The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Chabon. Next is The Children's Hospital by Adrian and Bag of Bones by King.
Scott wrote: "I am so proud. My oldest son is taking his first walk into King land. He is starting to read The Eyes of the Dragon.My younger son has read Blockade Billy twice but ..."
How is Blockade Billy? That is the only King book I have never read, I can't find it in print.
Now reading:
Erin wrote: "Scott wrote: "I am so proud. My oldest son is taking his first walk into King land. He is starting to read The Eyes of the Dragon.My younger son has read [book:Blockade Billy|79405..."
I thought Blockade Billy was pretty weak.
I am reading 3 books at same time now: The Neverending Story on my way to work and breaks (I work with children, so it sets the mood); one story of Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances everyday before bedtime; and The Stand over the weekends. Sounds a bit crazy, but I swear I can manage it :)
Luciana wrote: "I am reading 3 books at same time now: The Neverending Story on my way to work and breaks (I work with children, so it sets the mood); one story of [book:Trigger Warning: Short Fiction..."I can't wait to read Trigger Warning. Let us know how it is.
I finished Zombie Apocalypse a few weeks ago. Since then I keep trying to start a novel hoping it reels me in, but so far Im trudging along on several.The Picture of Dorian Gray is the one im trying the hardest to read. It's got great vocabulary but Im not sure where the story is going so far, 50 pages in.
I haven't started it yet but a friend lent me, Crow Killer. Which is about the real life version of Jeremiah Johnson, set during the 1800's I think, mountain man living in Indian territory. Im a fan of all things western themed so im looking forward to it.
Nick wrote: "Erin wrote: "Scott wrote: "I am so proud. My oldest son is taking his first walk into King land. He is starting to read The Eyes of the Dragon.My younger son has read [book:Blockad..."
Scott, hope you didn't think I was knocking your son's accomplishment. I was answering Erin's question. Seeing a young kids take on a novel and watching their reaction is really, really rewarding.
Nick wrote: "Scott, hope you didn't think I was knocking your son's accomplishment. I was answering Erin's question. Seeing a young kids take on a novel and watching their reaction is really, really rewarding."Not need to apologize. I didn't take it that way at all.
My youngest son is currently reading the book King wrote about the Red Sox. It is about 700 pages but my son loves baseball and he is really enjoying it.
Erin,
I thought Blockade Billy was mediocre. I know a lot of people that don't understand baseball had problems with it because of the lingo.
I understand baseball lingo, but still felt it was one of his weakest offerings. I felt it should have been included in a collection, not given it's own title. In a collection you expect weak and strong stories, but when they are published alone you want more, right?
Kandice, I am a huge Neil Gaiman's fan, so I am biased :) I am really enjoying the stories so far. Just not sure about the poems though, I always wonder why he insists on writing poetry :)
Luciana wrote: "Kandice, I am a huge Neil Gaiman's fan, so I am biased :) I am really enjoying the stories so far. Just not sure about the poems though, I always wonder why he insists on writing poetry :)"I'm not big on his (or really any) poetry either, although with Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders there were a few I really, really liked.
The Lightning ThiefI'm rereading this series because I haven't been feeling too wonderful lately, and it's not as dark as all the other stuff on my shelf.
I'm reading The Stand again. I had to stop for a brief period of time because I caught a cold/allergies as a lot of people in my area, and I got a little freaked out! But now I'm back at it!
Nikki wrote: "I'm reading The Stand again. I had to stop for a brief period of time because I caught a cold/allergies as a lot of people in my area, and I got a little freaked out! But now I'm back at it!"Yeah, the Stand may not be the book to read while you have a cold... especially if a lot of people in your area have it too. I can see how you'd be freaked! :-)
I'm reading Wizard and Glass, slowly making my way to the Dark Tower for the very first time!
Kandice wrote: "I understand baseball lingo, but still felt it was one of his weakest offerings. I felt it should have been included in a collection, not given it's own title. In a collection you expect weak and s..."I agree. I don't know why he published it as a stand alone book.
I'm almost at the end of the stand, actually I'm determined I will finish it tonight even if I have to keep my eyes open with matchsticks
Congrats Rhian! Hope you are loving it!
Reading Carrie and NOS4A2 right nowmixed with a bunch of other stuff. I can't seem to read just one or two books at a time these days...
Justin....No kidding....I was 5 deep last week, but happend to finish 2 of them. Fighting the urge to start something new....
Finished The Stand and it was absolutely fantastic definitely my favourite book ever
Amanda wrote: "I'm reading Wizard and Glass, slowly making my way to the Dark Tower for the very first time!"Have to repeat, Amanda, W & G is not only my favorite of the entire dark tower series but my favorite King book period. Probably a mistake to set the expectation bar so high, but I had to put it into perspective at least from my POV. Still, it's not the best place to start the series. If you are starting there, can't imagine that the first part of W & G makes much sense. If you have to do it... start with the part about Susan. That's kind of a novella in itself.
I've been reading A Clockwork Orange as a group read all week. I've finished it, but re-read parts over and over so can't seem to mark it "read" yet. There are so many things to discuss with this book.It seems unreal that Burgess wrote it in 3 weeks. 3 weeks!
Nick wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I'm reading Wizard and Glass, slowly making my way to the Dark Tower for the very first time!"Have to repeat, Amanda, W & G is not only my favorite of the entire dark tower series ..."
Sorry Nick, I guess I worded that funny, I have read the first three books as well! The Gunslinger didn't do much for me, but I loved The Drawing and The Waste Lands, and I'm really enjoying W&G. (view spoiler)
Just finished
, which I can definitely recommend, especially if you are not a fan of the second Bush Administration. In some ways the book reminded me a little of both Stephen King and Michael Crichton. Well, maybe a little more Crichton. My review here text
Amanda and Nick I've been reading the Dark Tower series again also. I love Wizard and Glass! It gives so much insight to Roland's character. And the post apocalyptic western setting is so intriguing.
Nikki wrote: "Amanda and Nick I've been reading the Dark Tower series again also. I love Wizard and Glass! It gives so much insight to Roland's character. And the post apocalyptic western setting is so intriguing."Nothing like riding your horse amid the ancient oil wells.
Amanda wrote: "Nick wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I'm reading Wizard and Glass, slowly making my way to the Dark Tower for the very first time!"Have to repeat, Amanda, W & G is not only my favorite of the entire dark ..."
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That was a good one. I think it had the story that returns to 'Salem's Lot. That was my favorite.