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[Gavin]

Currently reading Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume II

[E.]

Almost finished with Evil Games and it's really good. It's second in a series after Silent Scream. Highly recommended if you like thrillers. And the second is better than the first.

[Andrea]

I just started Ack-Ack Macaque by Gareth Powell, a very promising sci-fi novel on my Kindle and I will soon start Revival by the one and only on paperback

[Ron]

Michael wrote: "Ron wrote: "Michael wrote: "I read the first book of Game of Thrones back in the 90s, enjoyed it, but didn't know there were sequels until 2010 just before Dance With Dragons came out. I remember n..."

Completely agree with you Michael. While waiting for the 4th book, I would check Martin's website for progress updates all the time. Now, like you, I'm okay with it. I don't know how he handles the pressure

[Gary]

I just finished 11/22/63 and yesterday started reading Armada by Ernest Cline :)

[Michael]

Gary wrote: "I just finished 11/22/63 and yesterday started reading Armada by Ernest Cline :)"

I am saving 11/22/63. :-)
I CAN'T WAIT... but I will for now.

[Nick]

Okay for anyone interested in comments about the Colorado Kid, I'm posting them, as Kandice suggested, on the related thread. The book is very short and very good... one that probably deserves a group read down the line.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Ron]

Gary wrote: "I just finished 11/22/63 and yesterday started reading Armada by Ernest Cline :)"

I really enjoyed Ernest Cline's Ready Player One.

[Brenda]

What Ron said :)

[Brenda]

What Ron said :)

[Erin]

[Cody]

I'm about halfway through The Martian by Andy Weir, and man what a nail-biting ride this is! It's also laugh-out-loud funny at times.

[Nick]

Cody wrote: "I'm about halfway through The Martian by Andy Weir, and man what a nail-biting ride this is! It's also laugh-out-loud funny at times."

Sounds good Cody, I may give it a try. Especially if there's an audiobook version. I'm for anything that's laugh out loud funny. When you're listening to an audiobook as you jog along and suddenly burst out laughing it makes people think you're nuts.

[Cody]

That happened to me on the bus this morning! Lol. And the audiobook is a best-seller on Audible,I plan on checking it out myself.

[Margaret]

Don't miss the Martian! It is a page turner, interesting , funny but above all it is "different"

[Nick]

Thanks. I'lll pick up a copy for my upcoming flight to Minnesota next week. Laughing on an airline isn't quite so embarrassing.

[Ron]

Weir makes you feel like you're right there.

[Marjo]

I really enjoyed reading The Martian! Perfect summer-read.

[Cody]

I plan on finishing it this weekend. I've been sneaking in a few pages here and there at work all week, The Martian is hard to put down.

[E.]

Yes! Audiobook The Martian!! It's soooo good!

[Kandice]

E. wrote: "Yes! Audiobook The Martian!! It's soooo good!"
I really want to, but I've committed myself to audio-ing the DT series before I listen to anything else this year.

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "E. wrote: "Yes! Audiobook The Martian!! It's soooo good!"
I really want to, but I've committed myself to audio-ing the DT series before I listen to anything else this year."

Just got a copy of the Martian audio, can't wait to start.

Kandice, if you have any insights on the Colorado Kid please toss them into the discussion on the CK thread. I'm almost done and getting desperate for understanding.

[Kandice]

Nick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "E. wrote: "Yes! Audiobook The Martian!! It's soooo good!"
I really want to, but I've committed myself to audio-ing the DT series before I listen to anything else this year."

Just..."

Did you read my review? I talk a lot about my theories.

[Brandon]

Well you guys have inspired me to read The Martian. I had read reviews and it seemed really interesting. Will be my next audible purchase. My list of books to read gets longer and longer thanks to you people.

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "Nick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "E. wrote: "Yes! Audiobook The Martian!! It's soooo good!"
I really want to, but I've committed myself to audio-ing the DT series before I listen to anything else this..."

Actually I did... but I guess I'd better read it again now that I've gotten so deep into the details of the book... all that later this evening.

[Cody]

Just finished Finders Keepers audio edition, and picked up the audiobook of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Gonna start listening tomorrow :) it's narrated by Neil Gaiman himself!

[Kandice]

Cody wrote: "Just finished Finders Keepers audio edition, and picked up the audiobook of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Gonna start listening tomorrow :) it's narrated by Neil Gaiman himself!"

Neil Gaiman is a dream reader! His voice is amazing and of course he knows just where inflection and stress go to give each sentence the perfect weight. You're going to love it!

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "Cody wrote: "Just finished Finders Keepers audio edition, and picked up the audiobook of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Gonna start listening tomorrow :) it's narrated by Neil Gaiman himself!"

..."

Only thing better than reading Gaiman is having him read to you.

[E.]

I've had audio of "The Ocean at the end..." queued up for awhile but just not started. I am looking forward to it, though.
Just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and I can't even write a review because all I can think of to write is "OMG that book tho! All those feelz!" I'll wait until I can use my grown up words.
I'm currently reading 2 books both titled
Little Black Lies by Bolton
&
Little Black Lies by Block
I was supposed to be reading the first one as a buddy read, but apparently was reading the wrong one. It's hard to discuss a book when you're not reading it. Too bad, though. The Block is a good one. I'll probably finish it first.

[Ron]

E. wrote: "I've had audio of "The Ocean at the end..." queued up for awhile but just not started. I am looking forward to it, though.
Just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and I can't ev..."

I had always meant to read The Art of Racing in the Rain, but just wasn't sure about seeing through the dog's point of view.

[Ron]

Yes, non-King. I've heard such good things about the book 14.

[Nick]

Ron wrote: "E. wrote: "I've had audio of "The Ocean at the end..." queued up for awhile but just not started. I am looking forward to it, though.
Just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and..."

I loved the art of racing... really really great book and the dog's POV is part of what makes it so cool. My question is, at what age is this okay for kids? You'd think very young but there are those adult issues... same with ocean at the end of the lane BTW.

[Kandice]

My daughter read The Art of Racing in the Rain when she was 13. She did a report on it for school and the teacher had no problem with it. I've never censored my children's reading (just made sure I read along) but I have received some calls from teachers, emails, had their books confiscated, etc. because a teacher thought she knew better.

The Long Walk was actually taken from both my boys! It was a battered Bachman paperback that has since been lost, and I had to go in and get it back both times and explain that my children were capable of reading it and understanding it because they knew the difference between reality and fiction. Sorry, I digress...

[Susan]

Still reading 11/22/63, have Drunken Fireworks ready 2 listen, and I started Fifth Avenue 2 mix things up a little.

[E.]

I liked 14.
The characters were fun. It reminded me of King (although more sci-fi) because of the ending.. "...and then a bunch of crazy stuff happened. The end". But ya, good book.

[Nick]

I just finished The Colorado Kid and posted a very long review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also solved the puzzle. the short version of that (taken from the longer review) is on the colorado kid thread. Hope I didn't get any of the facts wrong.

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "My daughter read The Art of Racing in the Rain when she was 13. She did a report on it for school and the teacher had no problem with it. I've never censored my children's reading (j..."

I'm with you on that, Kandice. Since we listen to audio books we often take car trips and when we did the art of racing, years ago, it did get a little worrisome... though that is a great way to start dealing with this stuff.

[E.]

Re: Racing in the Rain from the dog's POV.

Of course that's the beauty of it. The situations that arise in Denny's life are not so special, really. Sickness, legal issues, etc, can happen to anyone. The intimacy between the man and dog, but the utter helplessness because he's a dog (wrong tongue for speech, no thumbs) heighten the emotion throughout.
Of course you have to suspend disbelief to really enjoy the story, but we do that all the time in every King book we read. I mean, alien spider clowns, vengeful cars, alternate universes, time travel portals...
And Racing in the Rain is as humorous as it is heartbreaking. A true roller coaster.

[Ron]

You all have convinced me regarding Racing in the Rain. I love dogs, cats, etc, so I'm sure it will become a favorite.
My library hasn't acquired 14 by Clines. Wish they would because I busted my book budget long ago!

[Kandice]

My other favorite example of an author telling the story from the POV of an animal is Cujo, closely followed by The Eyes of the Dragon. Neither is entirely animal POV, but both are beautiful examples. The way King likens smells to colors in Eyes is amazing.

Just shows he is as good at animals as he is at kids.

[Paul]

More great books from a dog's point of view:

'Fluke' by James Herbert and

'The Plague Dogs' by Richard Adams (of 'Shardik' fame, to maintain a SK connection).

[Kandice]

I own The Plague Dogs but have always put off reading it thinking it own't live up to Watership Down. Have you read it?

[Paul]

Kandice wrote: "I own The Plague Dogs but have always put off reading it thinking it own't live up to Watership Down. Have you read it?"

I've read both multiple times and love both a great deal. Obviously, personal taste may vary, but I think I actually prefer 'The Plague Dogs'.

[Kandice]

I just read a few friend's reviews and think I need to just read it. Thanks!

[Aditya]

Finished White Jazz by James Ellroy, a brilliant read. It is a great way to end one of the best crime series of all time. The book is not for every one due to its overflowing depravity but anyone who has not got a problem with the story matter is in for a memorable ride. Rating - 5/5 stars.

I feel compelled to write about Ellroy's books, they are so wonderful. So here is my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Paul]

Kandice wrote: "I just read a few friend's reviews and think I need to just read it. Thanks!"

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Ron]

I'd forgotten that about Eyes of the Dragon! Watership Down is a favorite of mine, so I'm glad you talked about The Plague Dogs - never read it.

[Tom]

Kandice wrote: "My other favorite example of an author telling the story from the POV of an animal is Cujo, closely followed by The Eyes of the Dragon. Neither is entirely animal POV, but..."


Don't forget Timbuktu by Paul Auster

[Aditya]

Finished Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales , one of the better collections of King short stories. Though it might be more prudent to read the best stories of the collection like 1408 & The Little Sisters of Eluria as stand-alones(they are available as separate books) than reading the whole collection which has got its share of pitfalls. Rating - 3/5.

[Cody]

Just started Leviathan Wakes, by James S.A. Corey. It was a recommendation from a dude who works at my local Indigo book store, and so far I'm diggin it, great characters :)