What Shall We Read?

[Paulina]

Hey, so as I said in the message I sent out to all members, I missed this reading group and, let's face it, it's really been winding down. I'm hoping to breath a little life back into it. What shall we read in the future. Throw any and all possibilities at me!

[Paulina]

I'm going to suggest . I'm reading this presently and enjoying it so far. It's definitely Gothic, but has some interesting opposing themes. There's definitely a Creation motif going on. That and it is a bit terrifying. I avoid reading it at night. People with puppet phobias beware.

[Lisa]

Sounds interesting...what's it about?

[Paulina]

Maria wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Sounds interesting...what's it about?"
I've not read it yet, but the reviews look promising.
Forgotten scripture, death and madness.
Comparisons to Poe and King... sound like it might ..."

I've heard this was good! Definitely sounds like something this group would be into. We can see if the comparisons to Poe and King stand up ;)

Let's give the other members a few more days to make some other suggestions and hopefully we can start on something soon. Need my Gothic fix!

[Paulina]

Nancy, that book sounds great! I loved Shadow of the Wind and this seems to go along those lines.

I was thinking of putting up this book for the rest of December;



It has a Christmas-y vibe, but it's horror. Thought it would be (mostly) in-keeping with the holidays coming up. That way, this group doesn't stay stagnant until we chose something here. Thoughts?

[Lisa]

I'm not crazy about horror. What about The Ocean at the end of the Lane by Neil Gaiman? Heard it's excellent :)

[Paulina]

I wouldn't mind reading that. Anything by Neil Gaiman, I'm game for.

Interesting fact about NOS 4R2 though, written by Stephen King's son!

[Paulina]

Lisa wrote: "I'm not crazy about horror. What about The Ocean at the end of the Lane by Neil Gaiman? Heard it's excellent :)"

Since you brought up Neil Gaiman I thought you, and everyone else, might be interested in a recent short film based on a story he wrote. Here's the link;

http://io9.com/a-neil-gaiman-penned-s...

[Paulina]

Nancy wrote: "I'm always up for Neil Gaiman's novels. I've read NOS4A2. It's not slashy horror but it is violent. It has a strong young woman anti-hero. It's a really thought provoking book with lots of actio..."

I'm enjoying NOS 4R2, but you are right, it's more violent than a suspense sort of horror. Definitely a fast-paced adventurous read. The main character is an anti-hero and yes, fills that "strong-female" role.

The Asylum sounds good. Has my vote. Do I detect some Woman in White references? :P

[Paulina]

Haha. I'll get right on it. :)

[Paulina]

And I meant it when I said that. The new poll is up guys! Cheers!

[Leah M]

I'm gone to pick Nos4r2

[Paulina]

Leah M wrote: "I'm gone to pick Nos4r2"

I actually didn't end up putting NOS 4R2 as an option for the poll! There wasn't too much enthusiasm for it here and it's more of a Christmas time read anyways. Probably too depressing to read in Jan, even though Christmasland is not such a wonderful place in the book. :)

[Lisa]

I voted, but really, all the choices look perfectly wonderful. I'm happy with any of them. :)

[Lisa]

I did. I'm the only vote for the bookman's tale ;)

[Paulina]

Lisa wrote: "I did. I'm the only vote for the bookman's tale ;)"

Not anymore! Hard decision though. I'd be happy with any of them really.