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[Evans]

I've don't have funland yet (have to snag that from you Adam sometime). I'm looking at in the dark, endless night, night in lonesome October (I see a theme emerging), the midnight tour, into the fire, or no sanctuary to choose from. Leaning towards night in lonesome October. It is that time of year, after all.

[Addy]

Ahh. Another good one. Night In Lonesome October is a winner too. Couldn't put it down!

[Adam]

Evans wrote: "I've don't have funland yet (have to snag that from you Adam sometime). I'm looking at in the dark, endless night, night in lonesome October (I see a theme emerging), the midnight tour, into the fi..."

I say Lonesome October or Endless Night. I've heard that Lonesome October is quite the departure from Laymon's typical fare, so it might be worth a go. Of course, Endless Night is supposed to be a serial killer romp, either one sounds good to me. And, Evans, I'll let you borrow my e-book of Funland anytime, man.

[Evans]

Thanks for the suggestions! Night it is.

[Sam]

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Trying to get the motivation to get ready for meetings all day

[GeneralTHC]

What is the scariest Laymon do you guys think? I need a really scary book.

[Evans]

That's a tough one, Chuck. I haven't read enough Laymon yet to answer your question with any authority, but "scary" isn't the word that comes to mind when I think of Laymon. Maybe it's different for others?
When I think of Laymon, I think crazy, funny, taboo, profane... since the characters and events in his stories tend to be highly improbable but manage to hold together with their own internal logic somehow.
For me, Laymon is the literary equivalent of movies like PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS or EVIL DEAD 2, horror that makes you laugh rather than scream.
I wonder if other readers have a different experience?
Has Laymon written anything that has given you genuine chills?

[Adam]

So far Laymon has not scared me, but I don't scare easy.

[Evans]

Took a wrong turn today and went to turn the car around in the next parking lot. What are the odds the parking lot belonged to a Goodwill store I've never seen before?

Picked up a couple extremely cheap volumes there (most interested in the Robert Silverberg book The World Inside, which I've never heard of before but had to buy because the synopsis is almost EXACTLY identical to a short story I'm working on as part of a dystopian sci-fi quadrilogy. I guess there is nothing new under the sun, but I'm interested in seeing how similar our execution of this same concept is).

Also passed by a used bookstore called THE LAST WORD, and found a couple of intesting finds there as well. I couldn't pass up a book with the subtitle TALES OF TERROR, now could I? Despite first impressions, the book is not written by Hitchcock. I'm hoping to discover some new-to-me obscure talent hidden within its pages. It has a story in it called A CABIN IN THE WOODS by John Coyne dated 1976 that at first glance appears to be the inspiration for the movie CABIN FEVER. I wonder if they credited him on the film?

The Hungry Moon by Ramsey Campbell looked pretty good, too.

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I am cooking dinner, taking a shower, and sitting on my butt to read. 52 hours this week and my volunteer work (which I wouldn't give up for the world). Exhausted but looking forward to sitting down and just enjoying my reads tonight (if I don't fall asleep). Hope everyone is having a fantastic day so far. Once again, I am jealous Evans! Luckiest man in the world on the book-buying deals.

[Scott]

Finally got to my couch...bought dinner ( yeaaaaa) and going to READ!!!!

[Adam]

Evans wrote: "Took a wrong turn today and went to turn the car around in the next parking lot. What are the odds the parking lot belonged to a Goodwill store I've never seen before?

Picked up a couple extremely..."

I used to have that Alfred Hitchcock book. There are very few authors in there I had ever heard of, but some great writing. Most of them, if memory serves, were written in the 30's, 40's and 50's. If it is the same book.

[Adam]

Cindy wrote: "I am cooking dinner, taking a shower, and sitting on my butt to read. 52 hours this week and my volunteer work (which I wouldn't give up for the world). Exhausted but looking forward to sitting dow..."

Don't be jealous, Cindy. He'll never read any of them. Well, maybe one or two thousand, but no way will he read them all.

[Addy]

Hmm John Coyne? I have The Shroud by him. I wonder if its the same author. Nice find!

[Adam]

I found a bunch of John Farris books for a quarter each at the library but I have honestly never heard anything about him. Anyone know if he's any good?

[Addy]

I haven't read him yet Adam but I have like 5 of his books. All Heads Turn as The Hunt Goes By is suppose to be his best.

[Evans]

I think it is the same John Coyne. I haven't read John Farris either, but I see his books here and there.
The Hitchcock book was published in 1986, the stories in it range from 1959-1976. Most were late 60s - early 70s.

[Adam]

Sharon wrote: "I'm cranky I lent my copy of Dome... want to check some details... may have to buy an ebook of it seems:-)"

I can loan you mine, Sharon. I think it is lendable.

[Rick]

Evans wrote: "Took a wrong turn today and went to turn the car around in the next parking lot. What are the odds the parking lot belonged to a Goodwill store I've never seen before?

Picked up a couple extremely..."

You get some of the best picks!! The only one I have is Hungry Moon. It was the first Ramsey Campbell I ever read, and I really enjoyed it. Really bizarre.

[Adam]

Sharon wrote: "I'm cranky I lent my copy of Dome... want to check some details... may have to buy an ebook of it seems:-)"

Sorry, Sharon. I just noticed my computer is effed up and showing the newest post is from June 25. Disregard that last reply unless you still need a copy to read.

[Adam]

Addy wrote: "I haven't read him yet Adam but I have like 5 of his books. All Heads Turn as The Hunt Goes By is suppose to be his best."

I heard the same thing from someone on here. I don't think they had that one. His cover art is so cheesy. I just couldn't take it serious enough.

[Adam]

Evans wrote: "I think it is the same John Coyne. I haven't read John Farris either, but I see his books here and there.
The Hitchcock book was published in 1986, the stories in it range from 1959-1976. Most we..."

Okay. I was mistaken then. Maybe there multiple volumes published. Who knows. Let me know how that is, bro.

[Adam]

I'm finding it extremely hard to write in my home environment right now. I think everyone is out to get me. So I am going to list all the books I obtained from thrifts, ubs's and library sales as of late. I spent around twenty dollars, which goes to show you that my addiction is not too terrible. Plus, I scored most of these at one thrift shop where the owner showed me the "library" with nothing short of pride and said all the paperbacks were fifty cents. The first thing I saw was a stack of Laymons. I can't remember who it was on here that suggested I check thrift stores out, but thank you.
Here are the paperbacks I picked up:
( I am reading the Bradbury with my daughter, Emily for our tuck in book for this month. The Skeleton was so fun to read with her. I love that one.)
Harccovers obtained:



So I was a busy book purchaser the last several weeks.

[Evans]

Adam wrote: "I'm finding it extremely hard to write in my home environment right now. I think everyone is out to get me. So I am going to list all the books I obtained from thrifts, ubs's and library sales as o..."
Sweet! Now that's a great haul. I haven't started on BLUE WORLD yet, good to see you found that. And I see the name of the John Coyne fellow we were discussing on the cover of that STALKERS book.

[Evans]

And a nice bunch of Laymon books, too. Some i seldom see. One bookstore I stopped by today had Laymon's THE LAKE, but the reviews on Goodreads were so bad I took a pass. Think I remember seeing that you panned it, too.

[Evans]

I'm getting to the point where I won't pay more than a dollar for a paperback, unless it's something really really good. And even then 3-4 dollars is my limit for a used paperback. Keeps the hunt cheap and increases the challenge.

[Adam]

not sure why I would pan something I have not read, but anything is possible. I will read it and see what I think.. Often times my opinions vary greatly from those of the critics.

[Evans]

Adam wrote: "not sure why I would pan something I have not read, but anything is possible. I will read it and see what I think.. Often times my opinions vary greatly from those of the critics."

It was probably something else I looked up then

[GeneralTHC]

Adam wrote: "I'm finding it extremely hard to write in my home environment right now. I think everyone is out to get me. So I am going to list all the books I obtained from thrifts, ubs's and library sales as o..."

Nice score!

[Lina]

writing my examn on the glass menagerie by tennessee williams. and i want to shoot myself just a little bit because it's so booooring.

[Adam]

Thanks, Chuck.

[Rick]

Adam wrote: "I'm finding it extremely hard to write in my home environment right now. I think everyone is out to get me. So I am going to list all the books I obtained from thrifts, ubs's and library sales as o..."

What a great haul! I went out thrift store shopping, and didn't have much luck. Maybe I need to widen my territory.

[Evans]

It's one good book per thousand or so at thriftstores, in my experience Rick. Unless you hit the jackpot and a horror fan's treasure trove got dumped in the donations bucket the day before. I ran into another goodwill today, and only found one worth picking up, Michael Laimo's DEAD SOULS. There were several other books I found there I wanted by Clive Barker and Dan Simmons, but they were so musty, moldy and in overall poor condition I had to give them a pass.

[Evans]

A thriftstore that has several locations in my area with big used book selections is called Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I don't know if they're in your area, but if so, might be worth a look. The ones here have about 10 times me books than goodwill and salvation Army for some reason.

[Scott]

Whaaaat? ReStore has books!?!

Omg...i'm going tomorrow...i drive right past it. THANK YOU!
btw...we haave a chain called Savers here...its a step up from goodwill and the organize by genre...good selections and prices arre still pretty good.

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Lina wrote: "writing my examn on the glass menagerie by tennessee williams. and i want to shoot myself just a little bit because it's so booooring."

I've ran into quite a few of those in business school. Hang in there!

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I just got home and plan on reading for a little while. Maybe an hour or so. A friend at work loaned me The Bell Jar so I guess I'll be reading that one soon.

[☆Joycedale☆]

just finished doing some reviews for books I've read the last few days. going back and forth from facebook to goodreads

[Evans]

Scott, thanks for the heads up on Savers. I'll have to see if they have those in my area. I hope your ReStore is loaded with goodies, I'd hate for you to be disappointed.

[☆Joycedale☆]

We only have one used book store in my town but I don't think it has set hrs, I've never been able to catch it open

[Scott]

Lina...say it isnt so!!!! I love The Glass Menagerie!

[Addy]

I'm hoping to head out to goodwills tomorrow and see what I find:)

[Jason]

I never even thought to go to Savers for books. Thanks, Scott!

[[deleted user]]

Getting ready to read for a while.

[Addy]

So I got pretty lucky in my search for old treasures. I found Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, The Sentinel and The Haunting of Hill House. I really wanted Shirley's When We Lived At the Castle but didn't want to spend 5 bucks on it.

[Addy]

Ok, I butchered that title but u get the point...lol.

[Evans]

Addy wrote: "So I got pretty lucky in my search for old treasures. I found Exorcist, Rosemary's Baby, The Sentinel and The Haunting of Hill House. I really wanted Shirley's When We Lived At the Castle but didn'..."

Sweet! Sounds like it was a productive hunt. I'm always on the lookout for those Shirley Jackson books, too, but for some reason I haven't found them anywhere yet. You'd think classics would be easier to find, not harder.

[Evans]

So I releapsed again today and spent most of lunchtime browsing through the local ReStore used books and then took it to a whole new level by hitting Goodwill on the way home, too. Someone needs to stop me from spending even loose change on any more used books for a while.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore book section is fixed up quite nicely. From this photo I snapped today you'd be forgiven for not realizing it was a thrift store (thankfully, the paperbacks are still only 99 cents each, or 5 for $4):



Managed to find some pretty good stuff, too! (The two Laymon's came from Goodwill, and I realized I didn't own HEART SHAPED BOX, read it from the library, so I couldn't resist getting the original edition
):


All in all a fruitful book hunting day.

Yes, I am a Bookaholic.

You can tell because I bought a second copy of Dark Delicacies II. Why am I buying a book I already own? For only $1, how could I not get it to share with a friend later?

[☆Joycedale☆]

sitting on the deck reading a little bit b4 I head off for soccer pracice

[Addy]

Nice Evans! I could probably spend two hours there. I literally sit down in the horror section and look at each book at Half Price books. They don't even have tables! But its relaxing and my favorite thing to do other than reading, of course:)