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[E.]

Nick, The Girl on the Train is going to be a group read, possibly with the author's involvement, for another group I'm in. If you're interested I'll pass on the info. It'll probably be 3-15 through 4-15.

Also, has anyone read this short story by King in the New Yorker?
"A Death"
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/201...

[Kandice]

E. wrote: "Nick, The Girl on the Train is going to be a group read, possibly with the author's involvement, for another group I'm in. If you're interested I'll pass on the info. It'll probably be 3-15 through..."

Yep. Some of us posted our reviews in a thread Becky started.

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "E. wrote: "Nick, The Girl on the Train is going to be a group read, possibly with the author's involvement, for another group I'm in. If you're interested I'll pass on the info. It'll probably be 3..."

Sounds good... let me know about the Girl on the Train group read.

[Kirstin]

Nick wrote: "Kirstin wrote: "Justin's group is about to do a group read of Infinite Jest, if you're interested. :-)"

Actually, Kirstin, they invited me, but I haven't responded because I saw the length of the ..."

I'm not too sure about joining in for the same reason. I am tempted though.

[Nick]

Nick wrote: "But as I was downloading the audio of Infinite Jest I also stumbled onto the audiobook of Girl on a Train, and given my predilection for murders on trains, and girls...."

Wow! That sounds pretty crass (predilection for murders on trains, and girls....) actually it's a reference to my own novel, Avenging Adelita, which is about a murder on a train and the ghost of my long time girl heroine, Alicia. Now, it's not just crass; it's shamelessly self-serving. Sorry.

[Nick]

Kirstin wrote: "Nick wrote: "Kirstin wrote: "Justin's group is about to do a group read of Infinite Jest, if you're interested. :-)"

Actually, Kirstin, they invited me, but I haven't responded because I saw the l..."

I think I'll sample both (Girl on a train and Infinite Jest) and see which one sticks.

[Jeff]

Infinite Jest takes about 400 pages to get any semblance of coming togeth, just to let you know.

[Nick]

TheLongWait wrote: "Infinite Jest takes about 400 pages to get any semblance of coming togeth, just to let you know."

But it's humorous along the way... Right? I'll keep you posted on my progress on the two.

[Jeff]

It is humorous, but it's definitely not for everyone. It asks effort of its readers, but the rewards are plenty.

[Jamii]

Michael wrote: "Just started which I'm liking quite a bit so far."
Michael, Desperation was my first King read, I found it to be a fantastic novel.

[Nikki]

I'm reading I Am Legend which I was surprised to learn was a book and not just a movie with Will Smith! It's set in the 70s and has vampires.

[E.]

I Am Legend is a favorite of mine. It was written in the 50s, and even though it might be influenced by that time -relatively soon after WW2, fear of communism, etc -the story is pretty timeless.... and the vampires have zombie qualities, which I like. Not your run-of-the-mill vampires. =}

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E. wrote: "About half way through Plum Island. It's an excellent murder mystery, and the main character is pretty funny. At first I thought his smart a$$ attitude would get tedious, but I'm still..."

I've read Wildfire and The Lion and loved them both. I have The Panther to read sometime.

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Michael wrote: "Just started which I'm liking quite a bit so far."

Great book, Michael.

[Malina]

I'm reading The Blood Gospel , so far an interesting read, kind of mixes vampires with a Dan Brown feel to it.

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Die Again by Tess Gerritsen

[Erin]

[Betsy]

I just started ON WRITING, Stephen King, and am loving it.... always the writer, even when very young, rejection slips nailed to his bedroom wall, learning about "unnecessary words" from a news editor, why he fell in love w/ Tabitha, his true believer and constant supporter = all good stuff so far!

[Nick]

Betsy wrote: "I just started ON WRITING, Stephen King, and am loving it.... always the writer, even when very young, rejection slips nailed to his bedroom wall, learning about "unnecessary words" from a news ..."

I think it's one of King's very best books... even when he gets to his grammar rules.

[Betsy]

@ Nick, Teaching English was one of my greatest joys, and now, even though retired, I guess that I'm still a member of the good, old grammar police. :) Can't wait to get to "his" grammar rules.

[Nick]

Betsy wrote: "@ Nick, Teaching English was one of my greatest joys, and now, even though retired, I guess that I'm still a member of the good, old grammar police. :) Can't wait to get to "his" grammar rules."

Rule 1: Don't use adverbs.

[Betsy]

@ Nick, Wow, that might be a toughie for me as I like the information (clarification) that adverbs give us. I held my granddaughter.
softly yesterday

Are these his "unnecessary words" ? Do you tend to abide by Rule 1 ?

[Kandice]

Stephanie wrote: "Did anyone else think of Schoolhouse Rock and "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here?" ... or am I the only child of the 70's??

:D"

Guilty!

[Michael]

Kathryn wrote: "Michael wrote: "Just started which I'm liking quite a bit so far."

Great book, Michael."

Good to hear. Really reminds of the King period I liked best.

[Nick]

Betsy wrote: "@ Nick, Wow, that might be a toughie for me as I like the information (clarification) that adverbs give us. I held my granddaughter.
softly yesterday

Are these..."

I do try to follow it.

[Nikki]

I loved Schoolhouse Rock! I also had an elderly English Language Arts Teacher for Junior High who ingrained all grammar rules into us. I cannot say that our Junior High students are getting this same education. Perhaps they should read this book by King!

[Nick]

Nick wrote: "Betsy wrote: "@ Nick, Wow, that might be a toughie for me as I like the information (clarification) that adverbs give us. I held my granddaughter.
softly yester..."

Sorry. It should have been, "I do try to follow King's rule about not using adverbs," he said more clearly. "And King also doesn't like verbs that contain adverbial meaning either," he clarified. Also he doesn't trust pronouns. But then who does trust them? Also, you'd better not unpack your adjectives around him very often, Stephanie.

[Nick]

Stephanie wrote: "Oh boy!!! I just hope that I can use Interjections!!! :D"

HELL YEAH!

[Kandice]

Busy prepositions, always on the go...

I LOVE Schoolhouse Rock!

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "Busy prepositions, always on the go...

I LOVE Schoolhouse Rock!"

All right, here's the scary part. I downloaded a lot of them onto my iPad... from iTunes.

[Kandice]

Don't worry Nick. I have all of Schoolhouse Rock AND Veggie Tales on mine. O_o

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "Don't worry Nick. I have all of Schoolhouse Rock AND Veggie Tales on mine. O_o"

Thanks, now I feel a little better.

[Chelsey]

I am currently reading a text book called Automotive engine and repair. Lol, sounds strange, I know.

[E.]

I love Veggie Tales

[Kandice]

E. wrote: "I love Veggie Tales"

"It's a lip. It's a lip. It's a lip, lip, lip..."

I just finished a novella Project Dechentreiter that pleasantly surprised me. I know this the "not King" thread, but it completely reminded me of him!

Also House of Cards which is pretty great and makes me want to watch both shows!

[Kandice]

Stephanie wrote: "The tv series is great!! Did not know it was based on a book (a bit ashamed to say). Have added A House of Cards... Thanks, Kandice!!"

A friend here on GR told me that the Netflix series with Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright is the second adaptation. That one is set in America, but the book and the first adaptation are set in Britain.

I want to see that first one!

[E.]

I just finished Plum Island. Good mystery, good characters, really fun read!
Starting Girl on The Train for a group read.

lol Kandice. I love my lips!
How can this be only for kids
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j1FGaCN...

[Betsy]

@ E, I really liked GIRL on the TRAIN; I read it for a book club discussion that's coming up at the end of the month. I've read so many comments that it is the new GONE GIRL, but not to me it wasn't. Enjoy!
BTW, I too like DeMille (Plum Island); I loved his CHARM SCHOOL and GOLD COAST.

[E.]

GOTT , I can see how it has a feel of GG - nobody is what they seem, an air of depression, first person narration, switching viewpoints, a slow lead in to the mystery.
I'm about 20 or so chapters in and I like it.

[Nick]

E. wrote: "GOTT , I can see how it has a feel of GG - nobody is what they seem, an air of depression, first person narration, switching viewpoints, a slow lead in to the mystery.
I'm about 20 or so chapters..."

RIGHT! I started reading it too, and find it fascinating.

[Kenneth]

Going to be re-reading all of Stephen King's work. Kicking off my vacation with Carrie . I can't think of a better way to spend a 9 hour flight to Hawaii than to be immersed in where it all began.

[Nick]

Chelsey wrote: "I am currently reading a text book called Automotive engine and repair. Lol, sounds strange, I know."

It's hard to believe that you can even repair a car these days without a degree in computer science or electrical engineering. If it's an older car, just remember to lay out your spark plug wires so that you can remember their order.

[Chelsey]

Nick I hear you. It is a tricky business but once I am an automotive technician journeyman I'm hoping all that electrical crap goes together and finally makes sense lol.

[Nick]

Chelsey wrote: "Nick I hear you. It is a tricky business but once I am an automotive technician journeyman I'm hoping all that electrical crap goes together and finally makes sense lol."

Some car brands seem to specialize in bad electronics. Now, if the car could - say - fix itself... even if it was vandalized and badly beaten out of shape. You'd have to love a car like that, right? And you wouldn't begrudge it if it went after the culprits, and... but then you've read Christine, right?

[Chelsey]

Haha Nick, if cars fixed themselves then I would be out of a job.

[Nick]

Chelsey wrote: "Haha Nick, if cars fixed themselves then I would be out of a job."

But have you read Christine?

[Chelsey]

A long time ago.
I know what it's all about

[Nick]

Chelsey wrote: "A long time ago.
I know what it's all about"

... an evil car. I've known quite a few of those. Good Luck.

[Annie]

I am still plugging away at the stand

[Amanda]

Halfway through The Wind Through the Keyhole. I'm quite liking it so far. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the story in a story in a story method, but its working for me!