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[Doreen]

I just started reading The Gunslinger.

[Nick]

Doreen wrote: "I just started reading The Gunslinger."

Long days and pleasant nights, Doreen.

[Doreen]

Nick wrote: "Doreen wrote: "I just started reading The Gunslinger."

Long days and pleasant nights, Doreen."

Thanks Nick. I think I have the whole Dark Tower series and heard it was good.

[Nick]

Doreen wrote: "Nick wrote: "Doreen wrote: "I just started reading The Gunslinger."

Long days and pleasant nights, Doreen."

Thanks Nick. I think I have the whole Dark Tower series and heard it was good."

Absolutely... way better than good.

[Doreen]

Well to be honest Nick I love anything Stephen King writes. I just find it fascinating the way his mind works.

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Reading A Damsel in Distress by P.G. Wodehouse. Very funny. I'd read selections of his work but this the first entire novel and I am hooked on this writer now.

[Travis]

Erin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Erin wrote: ""

I read that book not long ago, Erin. I loved it! Hope you enjoy it."

I did! I think in June, CBS is premiering a show based on the book.

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I just bought State of Fear a few weeks ago for 50 cents from my library's used book rack. It's been a long time since I've read Crichton. I was going to read Pirate Latitudes but I heard too many bad reviews of it.

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Erin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Erin wrote: ""

I read that book not long ago, Erin. I loved it! Hope you enjoy it."

I did! I think in June, CBS is premiering a show based on the book.

..."

Yes, I can't wait to watch it. I hope it's more like the book than Under the Dome was.

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Travis wrote: "Erin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Erin wrote: ""

I read that book not long ago, Erin. I loved it! Hope you enjoy it."

I did! I think in June, CBS is premiering a show based o..."

I bought Prey by Michael Crichton for $1.99 not that long ago. Looks good, anybody read that one?

[Kandice]

I've read all of Crichton's books. Prey was good, but meandered a bit which is unusual for him, so not one of my faves. Like King, I think all of his are worth reading, they're just not all worth re-reading.

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I think Chrichton is becoming dated. I can't imagine him having a following 20 years from now. But JK Rowling and Stephen King aren't going anywhere.

[Nick]

:æ: wrote: "I think Chrichton is becoming dated. I can't imagine him having a following 20 years from now. But JK Rowling and Stephen King aren't going anywhere."

Chrichton's stories are good, but I never thought he wrote very well.

Infinite Jest on the other hand is amazing... but it's ruining my life. At 700 + densely-packed pages in, it's taking all my time... away from books I've promised others I'd read and review, and a huge stack of Italian lessons that I haven't even touched. And the great trip is only 3 weeks away. I'm struggling with the idea that I should shut it down till I can read it on the plane from San Fran to Rome. Maybe.

[Betsy]

Nick, Your comment about your Italian lessons made me smile. My son, Italian on paternal side, has taken Italian lessons every Saturday morning for the past two years, loves the language. He has taken his family to Italy/ Greece and I think in the back of his mind, he may see that beautiful country as a retirement destination. I was in Rome, St. Peter's Square, the night Pope John Paul died; what an experience that was ! The plane trip is the kicker but.... lots of reading time = enjoy!

[Nick]

Betsy wrote: "Nick, Your comment about your Italian lessons made me smile. My son, Italian on paternal side, has taken Italian lessons every Saturday morning for the past two years, loves the language. He h..."

I can imagine that scene in St Peter's Square. My wife and I were in Puerto Vallarta walking through town, and we happened to go into a little shoe store. The young man in there (maybe 17) was watching news on the pope's death on TV and he had tears in his eyes. When we asked him what had happened he couldn't even speak. BTW, I was lucky enough to have such an understanding boss that he let me live in San Francisco and commute to LA every week, all expenses paid. As a result I had so many frequent flier miles after 11 years that we've been able to fly to Europe a few times, for free... first class! No more of course, they've upped the number of miles it takes to make the trip. But still, how great was that!?!

[Kandice]

:æ: wrote: "I think Chrichton is becoming dated. I can't imagine him having a following 20 years from now. But JK Rowling and Stephen King aren't going anywhere."

I guess that's true because his novels, are very, very contemporary, buy only stay so for a short time. I think those not set in the present will hold up. Timeline, Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, Relating His Experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922 and The Great Train Robbery to name a few.

Others like Prey, The Andromeda Strain (which I will always love), State of Fear and Congo probably won't

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Kandice wrote: "I guess that's true because his novels, are very, very contemporary, buy only stay so for a short time. I think those not set in the present will hold up. Timeline, Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, Relating His Experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922 and The Great Train Robbery to name a few.

Others like Prey, The Andromeda Strain (which I will always love), State of Fear and Congo probably won't "

Of the 5 of his I've read, I'd rate Sphere the highest and Rising Sun the lowest. I bet I would like Great Train Robbery.

[Kandice]

I loved the idea of Sphere. I won't say what b/c that would spoil it, but I thought that was genius!

I like Rising Sun! A lot.

The Great Train Robbery is excellent and so is A Case of Need. It's dated, but about a doctor who performed abortions before women were allowed to choose. 60's I think. Very good and very eye opening b/c we don't know what that kind of oppression feels like anymore.

[Kenneth]

Started The Offspring by J.N. Williamson. A very underrated author from back in the day.

[Erin]

Kathryn wrote: "Travis wrote: "Erin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Erin wrote: ""

I read that book not long ago, Erin. I loved it! Hope you enjoy it."

I did! I think in June, CBS is premiering..."

Prey is one of my favorites by him.

[Erin]

Travis wrote: "Erin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Erin wrote: ""

I read that book not long ago, Erin. I loved it! Hope you enjoy it."

I did! I think in June, CBS is premiering a show based o..."

I haven't read that one yet. With him, I pick up his books if I happen to see one, usually used. The only one I have specifically bought (new) was The Lost World, I haven't read it yet.

[José]

I started Off Season last night, the first few pages are really creepy.

Also I'm rereading Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales I forgot how good some of those stories were.

[Alice]

Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier

[Msmyrafaye]

I literally just started reading Zoo today. I picked it up for free from a coffee house last year but never read it. I heard about the upcoming series and figured I would read it before the premiere.

[Suburbansteve]

Was looking through some charity books the other day and came across the three books on the houses of Dune, house corrinno, house harkonnen and house atreides and how much I enjoyed them when they were published so made my donation and took them home......so glad I did as I had forgotten how good they were so all chores went out the window this weekend as I settled back and got stuck in, I loved Dune but slowly went off of the series as it progressed book after book, but I have to say anyone who enjoyed Dune should definitely read or reread the the three above mentioned books as they are well written and offer a wealth of information on the three houses.........

[Kandice]

Suburbansteve wrote: "Was looking through some charity books the other day and came across the three books on the houses of Dune, house corrinno, house harkonnen and house atreides and how much I enjoyed them when they ..."

I count Dune among my top 10 favorite books ever and have read the whole series written by Herbert. I stopped when I got to those written by his son because they just weren't the same. Did his son or Anderson write the books you are referring to? If it was Anderson I think I'll look for them.

[Andrew✌️]

Some days ago I've finished the Divergent series. Not bad, on the whole. Now I'm reading Words of Radiance, second book of this series. Great story and caracthers, with a complex set of legends, people and countries.

[Glen]

I JUST finished The Shining which was damned eerie and a spectacular read!
I'm following up now with Doctor Sleep as I want to know what Danny Torrance is doing all these long years down the road after his traumatic experience at The Overlook at age 5.
47 pages in and I'm hooked.

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Glen wrote: "I JUST finished The Shining which was damned eerie and a spectacular read!
I'm following up now with Doctor Sleep as I want to know what Danny Torrance is doing all these long years down the road a..."

Just read those two myself, and I thought Doctor Sleep was awesome. Please let us know what you think of it.

[Nick]

I liked it. I have a review up there somewhere. I'll try to find it and post it.

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Getting ready to start Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett. And I've started to read nonfiction book summaries on Blinkist. I just read the summary for The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: Risk Taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust. I wouldn't enter a Blinkist title on my "read" list here, but reading these summaries lets me be an information junkie while devoting most of my time to fiction.

[Kandice]

What is Blinklist?

[[deleted user]]

Kandice wrote: "What is Blinklist?"

https://www.blinkist.com/en/about/

I think it's marketed mostly to business types, judging by the titles. But they do give summaries of different kinds of nonfiction books.

[Nick]

Nick wrote: "I liked it. I have a review up there somewhere. I'll try to find it and post it."

Here's my review of Dr. Sleep... four stars:

(view spoiler)[Not the same horrific power as its predecessor, The Shining, but still a worthy sequel. Dan Torrance is a logical grown-up version of the boy whose special talent saved his mother from that deadly winter in the Rockies. His new persona, as Dr. Sleep, offers insights into King’s own attitudes about death and dying. Abra Stone is the feisty kid whose psychic powers outshine all others, though she still needs Dan’s protection and advice. Rose the Hat is one of the most monstrous villains King has ever created. (hide spoiler)]

[Rach]

I've just started The Shining Girls after I found it in a charity shop, the day after I'd read King praise on it. There's mixed reviews so I'm hoping it turns out good.
Has anyone here read it?

[Kandice]

I haven't read it, but a few of GR friends have and gave it high marks. I have to admit that as much as I love King I have grown leery of his recommendations. Too many times I have rushed to read a book because he gushed about it only to find it no to my taste. The Shining Girls looks interesting, though.

[Rhian]

I read the shining girls and hated it, don't ask me why I seem to have totally blocked it from my memory :-)

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Rhian wrote: "I seem to have totally blocked it from my memory :-)"

I have a few like that. No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay - total blank.

[Rach]

Kandice wrote: "I haven't read it, but a few of GR friends have and gave it high marks. I have to admit that as much as I love King I have grown leery of his recommendations. Too many times I have rushed to read a..."

It does sound interesting, reminds me of a blurb I read about one of Joe Hill's books. One day I'll get around to reading his work.

[Rach]

Update: Can't seem to get into The Shining Girls. Wondering whether to persevere or try something else (maybe come back to it at another time) life is short and there's so much I want go read.

[Rhian]

@Reenie I was the same just couldn't get into it and wished I gave it up, I asked for advice on my fb book group and most said to give up, I should have listened

[Travis]

I enjoyed The Shining Girls. But my review does start with "I almost didn't read this book. Boy I'm glad I did read it." So I would stick with it.

I loved Lauren Beukes' next book, Broken Monsters, even more.

[Rhian]

I've been reading under the done for weeks, now its gotten really good and I have a broken elbow making reading in bed pretty difficult

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Rhian wrote: "I've been reading under the done for weeks, now its gotten really good and I have a broken elbow making reading in bed pretty difficult"

That's rough with such a big book. Too bad about your elbow. I'm glad you are liking it. I tried talking my daughter into it but she chose It instead, another great choice.

[Rhian]

@Kathryn once I finish this book I plan on reading something lighter as in weight ha ha

[Erin]

[Glen]

Oh the weight if King novels. They are like bricks to read but GOLD bricks indeed. That wasn't even meant to rhyme. They can really be wrist twisters, and tire the reader out due to their enormous size!
King Novels are the ONLY HB's I buy these days. I don't buy paperbacks at all. Everything goes on my ereader for two reasons, lack of shelf space and yup the arm breaking weight of them can just be uncomfortable. GRRM novels would be down right despicable without my Kobo!

[Doreen]

Just finished The Gunslinger and now I started Full Dark, No Stars. I'm such a Stephen King junkie. lol

[Annie]

Just finished reading the stand. I loved it. Not so sure what I am going to read next.

[Rhian]

Whatever you choose Annie it couldn't come close to the stand! I absolutely loved that book

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Rhian wrote: "@Kathryn once I finish this book I plan on reading something lighter as in weight ha ha"

But think of the muscles you've built up . . .