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[Scott]

I haven't watched TV in three weeks because of goodreads and great books....and THEN...I recently acquired a 55 in. flat screen TV (not bought..a long story). And now two hours later its off. Its friggin huge and I feel dirty...lol. But I did watch trailers for The Book Thief....Hunger Games 2...Divergent...and Enders Game. All on my to read list except hunger Games (read). I have to get reading fast...although Im cautious of being in a YA, futuristic, bleak world for very long. The Book Theif may not break things up since I'm still haunted from reading Night...and seeing Boy/Striped Pajamas. I'm gonna need some David Sedaris and PTSD treatments soon.

[Adam]

Jason, it is available now, but you want to wait until I finish with this final draft. I am so ready to finish tonight. No pain can stop me!

[Addy]

Adam, you're hilarious! Lol. Lady luck wasn't on my side today, however, I did find a laymon book I don't have, The Woods Are Dark. Any good?

[Kate]

If memory serves, Addy. That's a good one. I'm biased though, 95% of his stuff I love. :)

[[deleted user]]

Just got home and plan to read some but to tell the truth I was praying the whole way home. So tired that I was having a great deal of difficulty driving. Made it home safe and that's what counts. May attempt to read for a minute but no guarantees tonight.

[Addy]

Cool Kate! I got it. It was only 2 bucks and I haven't read a laymon book I haven't liked:)

[Kate]

Great deal, Addy. The only book I read of his that fell flat was Friday Night in Beast House, it's thought that someone else finished this off after he died.

[Evans]

Kate wrote: "Great deal, Addy. The only book I read of his that fell flat was Friday Night in Beast House, it's thought that someone else finished this off after he died."

Yes, that one was terrible. I've heard good things about THE WOODS ARE DARK, though. Sounds like a great find. Don't have that one in my collection yet.

[Evans]

Cindy wrote: "Just got home and plan to read some but to tell the truth I was praying the whole way home. So tired that I was having a great deal of difficulty driving. Made it home safe and that's what counts. ..."

You seem like one hard worker, Cindy! Hope you get a reprieve over the weekend.

[Adam]

It depends what version of The Woods Are Dark you got. Hopefully it is the revamped version.

[Rick]

Lina wrote: "Right now I'm watching some youtube videos, drinking some half-old wine and relaxing after a loooong week."

I have to admit, I'm getting addicted to the videos made in the booktube community. Most of them seem to be aimed at YA, but there's a little bit of everything, and I've actually been getting a greater appreciation for YA as time goes by.

[Evans]

Scott wrote: "I haven't watched TV in three weeks because of goodreads and great books....and THEN...I recently acquired a 55 in. flat screen TV (not bought..a long story). And now two hours later its off. Its ..."

Sweet! If you're going to watch TV, might as well be big and clear.

[Lina]

Rick wrote: "Lina wrote: "Right now I'm watching some youtube videos, drinking some half-old wine and relaxing after a loooong week."

I have to admit, I'm getting addicted to the videos made in the booktube co..."

Yeah, I know the feel. There are too many funny people making too many funny reviews. I'm not all for the YA either, but I tend to read a lot of it, just because it's quick and easy.

[Addy]

How would I know Adam? I don't think it is.

[Adam]

It will have a forward by his daughter, explaining how she restored the original text, Addy.

[Addy]

No, it doesn't have a foreword:(

[Adam]

Argh! Still a good find as it is rare, but half the story is missing from that version. I found Friday Night At The Beast House for a quarter the other day. I really only got it for the bonus novella The Wilds. I have heard Friday Night is a horrible mess.

[Kate]

The Wilds is great fun. Classic Laymon. Friday Night starts out great but turns into a hot mess.

[Bailey]

I had never heard of Laymon so I searched him and added Endless Night to my "to-read" list.

[Addy]

Oh. I remember when id never heard of him. I started with Traveling Vampire Show. I read it with Kate. And ever since I have to read something of his at least once ever so often. Its kinda like a tasty treat! Hope you like him Bailey.

[Michelle]

I'm re-reading Fellowship of the Ring at the moment; or at least I'm trying. My cat, Fritti, keeps getting in the way! :)

[Adam]

Addy wrote: "Oh. I remember when id never heard of him. I started with Traveling Vampire Show. I read it with Kate. And ever since I have to read something of his at least once ever so often. Its kinda like a t..."

So true about Laymon treats, Addy, I just picked up at the UBS. I have the ebook but I had to get the paperback for my growing collection. Have you read that one?

[Addy]

No, I haven't read Endless Night yet. I have it on my kindle though.

[☆Joycedale☆]

went to my sons soccer game then worked concession stand for a hr and half. then took the kids to the church block party. now were home and I'm reading while they play next door. then gotta hit walmart and drop my daughter off at a party

[Rick]

Joycedale wrote: "went to my sons soccer game then worked concession stand for a hr and half. then took the kids to the church block party. now were home and I'm reading while they play next door. then gotta hit wal..."

Yikes! I keep forgetting how easy those of us without kids have it!

[Adam]

we should do a buddy read on that one sometime, Addy.

[Evans]

Just finished writing Cry Baby about 30 minutes ago - a free Goodreads exclusive, completely unedited first-draft short story. I hope you enjoy it!



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Pleasant Screams,

Evans

[☆Joycedale☆]

Rick wrote: "Joycedale wrote: "went to my sons soccer game then worked concession stand for a hr and half. then took the kids to the church block party. now were home and I'm reading while they play next door. ..."

O I know sometimes its crazy but I mostly enjoy it. The kids and me really missed out on a lot when I was working, but with my husband making enough for me to stay home we try to do it all.

[Adam]

It is great that you can be an at-home mom, Joycedale. Not too much of that going on these days.

[American Wolf]

watch tv

[[deleted user]]

Had to work today so I'm a bit sleepy. Did get some reading done during the day at work and a little reading done when I got home. If I wake up during the night as I often do, I'm gonna spend the time reading.

[Rick]

American Wolf wrote: "watch tv"

Lol...who says you need hobbies!?

[[deleted user]]

Read some of Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three this morning and now I'm watching the Saints and Falcons. Need to wash a load of clothes but I'm taking my Galaxy with me to the laundry. Will be in and out today on GR's. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day. Any football fans out there?

[Evans]

Flipping between the Panthers game and the Steelers game here, missed the first hour.

[[deleted user]]

Evans wrote: "Flipping between the Panthers game and the Steelers game here, missed the first hour."

I thought the Falcons/Saints game was gonna be a blowout at first but now it's tied. I might have to start a football thread under the chit-chat section. Hmmm

[Evans]

I'm sure you'd get some takers. I'm a pretty casual fan myself, but Adam gets fairly hard-core about it. People have laughed at me because I take books with me to sporting events. I can read right through a crowd doing the wave all around me.

[Rick]

I live in New Hampshire, but I've been a Minnesota Vikings Fan since the mid 1960's. I've been a pretty casual fan the last couple years, but I still believe that if the Vikings ever win the Superbowl, I will be able to stop watching football, and die a peaceful death!

[Jason]

Patriots fan, here... I just released a long, held-in breath...

[☆Joycedale☆]

Guess noone checked the mail yesterday because I just found my copy of in the box. yay!

[Adam]

I am hanging my head like every opening NFL day thanks to the preposterous display of buffoonery from my team... the Jaguars.

[[deleted user]]

Thinking about grilling out but it's a little cloudy and the weather people are calling for isolated showers. Should I be bold? Also, watching the Packers/SanFran game, reading, checking posts on GR's, and doing a little cleaning.

[☆Joycedale☆]

I like how everyone's is watching football except me, I'm watching the xgames

[[deleted user]]

X-games are good too. Glad to see you got your copy of SCREAMSCAPES: Tales of Terror. It is really good.

[Rick]

I'm trying to save mine for my Halloween vacation!!

[☆Joycedale☆]

Cindy wrote: "X-games are good too. Glad to see you got your copy of SCREAMSCAPES: Tales of Terror. It is really good."

Haven't started it yet. I can't read multiple books at a time and I'm halfway through Rift: A Nightshade Novel right now. but my daughters already snagged it so it may be a few days before I can begin it

[[deleted user]]

Change of plans folks. I was going to try and finish Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three tonight, but Jeff is begging for my attention. He wants me to watch a movie and I really need some sleep tonight after the movie. Only got a little over two hours of sleep last night because I was in a tremendous amount of pain. Will pick the book back up tomorrow.

[Evans]

At the Cinebarre Movie theater, watching the Redskins implode on a three story tall screen. Eagles looking strong.

[Dennis]

Jason wrote: "Patriots fan, here... I just released a long, held-in breath..."

Same here Jason. I try to make it back home every year for at least one game. I live in Pittsburgh now and unfortunately have to listen to Steeler fans all season!

[Rick]

Well, just the opposite here. I'm a New Englander, and I'm surrounded by Patriots fans, who could care less about my Vikings.

[Addy]

I'm sooo not a morning person, and after my grueling bike ride yesterday my body is begging to go back to sleep. I'm also not a night owl...hmm is there a term for that?