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Gatorman | 561 comments Chris wrote: "Since he died, six or seven years ago.

Kidding. I have no idea, really."


LOL!


message 2902: by Gatorman (last edited Jun 01, 2012 11:29AM) (new)

Gatorman | 561 comments He's been doing it since at least 2002.

According to Wikipedia, since 2010 and through 2012 he will have published a total of 37 adult and YA books. 37??? And he's writing them himself? Don't think so.


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Tom Mueller | 305 comments Dustin wrote: "I hadn't realized that Patterson utilizes ghost writers for his work..."

Yes, quite some time ago. It was newsworthy for a time. Until the fiasco, he acknowledged his use of ghost writers sparingly, in the fine print. Since then, the 'real' author is given space on the books' covers. He is relying on selling books using his name only; they are no longer his own work.


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Tom Mueller | 305 comments Dustin wrote: "Does anyone know how long he's been doing that?"

Not really sure, but it's probably four years ago or so that I became awaare of it. See this link for more insight.
http://timkanebooks.com/2011/09/18/wh...


message 2905: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Tom wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Does anyone know how long he's been doing that?"

Not really sure, but it's probably four years ago or so that I became awaare of it. See this link for more insight.
http://timkanebo..."


WOW. Thank you for sharing.:)


message 2906: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've just finished reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch and I'm about to start The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks.


message 2907: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn (kcanty313) | 747 comments Ellie wrote: "I've just finished reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch and I'm about to start The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks."

What did you think of White Oleander?


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Kit★ (xkittyxlzt) | 612 comments About to start my third time through Song of Susannah tonight, finally, can't wait. :)


message 2909: by Drew (new)

Drew | 124 comments Good to see someone else who likes Song of Susannah, it is easily one of my favorites of The Dark Tower series.


message 2910: by Jason (new)

Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments While I'm enjoying The Town and The City I'm finding that I'm enjoying it more in small doses so while I spend awhile getting to the end of that I've decided to also start on my reread of Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, #6) by Stephen King .

Between those books and some short stories I'm working on it's going to be a busy month.


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Veronica (veraj121) | 300 comments Right now I am reading A Drink Before the War (Kenzie & Gennaro, #1) by Dennis Lehane


message 2912: by Jason (new)

Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments Veronica wrote: "Right now I am reading A Drink Before the War (Kenzie & Gennaro, #1) by Dennis Lehane"

Love that book.


message 2913: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Drew wrote: "Good to see someone else who likes Song of Susannah, it is easily one of my favorites of The Dark Tower series."

I really enjoyed Song of Susannah a lot, as well!


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Veronica (veraj121) | 300 comments Jason wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Right now I am reading A Drink Before the War (Kenzie & Gennaro, #1) by Dennis Lehane"

Love that book."


This is my second time reading it. I love Dennis Lehane. His movie adaptations are great


message 2915: by Beth (new)

Beth (mommyto4bees) The Sisters Club by Megan McDonald I am reading this


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Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments Veronica wrote: "Jason wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Right now I am reading A Drink Before the War (Kenzie & Gennaro, #1) by Dennis Lehane"

Love that book."

This is my second time reading it. I love Dennis Lehane. His movie adaptations are great"


They really are! I generally don't gravitate to the mystery genre that ofter but I picked up Mystic River back just before the movie came out and within two months had read all of what Lehane had published at the time. I think now the only book of his I haven't read is The Given Day.


message 2917: by Staci (last edited Jun 02, 2012 11:38PM) (new)

Staci Johnson | 102 comments Jason wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Jason wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Right now I am reading A Drink Before the War (Kenzie & Gennaro, #1) by Dennis Lehane"

Love that book."

This is my second time reading it. I love Dennis Lehane. His movie adap..."


I enjoy mysteries almost as much as good sci-fi. I will read up on this title. Right now I'm reading

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov by Isaac Asimov for the second time. This time I plan to read through the entire Robot series.


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Dani Landry (danilandry) Reading Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk . Havent read Palaniuk in a while. And wouldn't ya know, the night I start, Fight Club shows on IFC.


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Kathryn (kcanty313) | 747 comments Dani wrote: "Reading Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. Havent read Palaniuk in a while. And wouldn't ya know, the night I start, Fight Club shows on IFC."

I remember seeing Haunted at the library when I was a teenager. The cover creeped me out a little, so I never picked it up....haha


message 2920: by Veronica (new)

Veronica (veraj121) | 300 comments Kathryn wrote: "Dani wrote: "Reading Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. Havent read Palaniuk in a while. And wouldn't ya know, the night I start, Fight Club shows on IFC."

I remember seeing Haunted at the library when I was a ..."


How are you enjoying the book?


message 2921: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Veronica wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Dani wrote: "Reading Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. Havent read Palaniuk in a while. And wouldn't ya know, the night I start, Fight Club shows on IFC."

I remember seeing Haunted at the libra..."



Yeah, how's it coming along, Dani?


message 2922: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've finished reading The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks earlier and now I'm starting Seven Up by Janet Evanovich.


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Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments Ellie wrote: "I've finished reading The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks earlier and now I'm starting Seven Up by Janet Evanovich."

Just watched One for the Money with my wife tonight. Had absolutely no interest in it but ended up liking the movie and am contemplating giving the book a go this summer.


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David McGowan (dmcgowanauthor) I'm into the final 100 pages of Duma Key now. Struggled to stay into it for a lot of the book to be honest, but it's really got an old school King feel to it as it comes into the final straight. Very much Shining-esque!


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Kathryn (kcanty313) | 747 comments David wrote: "I'm into the final 100 pages of Duma Key now. Struggled to stay into it for a lot of the book to be honest, but it's really got an old school King feel to it as it comes into the final straight. Ve..."

David, the book is worth it! A few really creepy parts.


message 2926: by Jason (new)

Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments For some reason Goodreads keeps erasing what I'm trying to post here so here's try number three.

Starting on The Dark Tower (Dark Tower # 7) by Stephen King . Still reading The Town and the City by Jack Kerouac as well but I'm guessing that's going to take a backseat to finishing up my reread the Dark Tower series.


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Marc-Antoine | 312 comments Reading Enemies & Allies by Kevin J. Anderson,in the mood for a light read.


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Courtney | 293 comments I'm reading Blaze, and I'm still listening to Flashback.


message 2929: by Michael (new)

Michael Auger (iburiedpaul90) I'm reading Ender's Game. As for King, I'm reading The Tommyknockers.


message 2930: by David (new)

David McGowan (dmcgowanauthor) Kathryn wrote: "David, the book is worth it! A few really creepy parts. ."

Totally agree. Got about 70 pages left. Had to make myself put it down last night. This will sound like a really contrived bit of self-promotion, but it's the truth - when they were talking about the possibility of Perse being released from the china doll, I shivered, because it had such similar parallels to my own novel, The Hunter Inside! Sorry for the self-promotion, but I really mean it!


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Kathryn (kcanty313) | 747 comments David wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "David, the book is worth it! A few really creepy parts. ."

Totally agree. Got about 70 pages left. Had to make myself put it down last night. This will sound like a really contrive..."


One scene I really remember vividly and got really creeped out (view spoiler)


message 2932: by David (new)

David McGowan (dmcgowanauthor) Yeah, and the man in the kitchen!


message 2933: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Kathryn wrote: "David wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "David, the book is worth it! A few really creepy parts. ."

Totally agree. Got about 70 pages left. Had to make myself put it down last night. This will sound like a r..."


Oh yes, I remember that scene quite well, Kathryn! There's definitely a creep factor there...throughout the book, actually, IMO..

Happy reading, David!


And Jason, I have no doubt that The Town and the City will end up on the back burner as you wrap up The Dark Tower!!


message 2934: by Jason (last edited Jun 06, 2012 09:47AM) (new)

Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments Dustin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "David wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "David, the book is worth it! A few really creepy parts. ."

Totally agree. Got about 70 pages left. Had to make myself put it down last night. This wil..."


The Town and the what, Dustine? :)

In all seriousness, when I saw your post there was a brief moment where I forgot I was trying to get through the Kerouac novel. Got a good start on DT last night.


message 2935: by Alli (new)

Alli The Book Giraffe (allithebookgiraffe) I am currently reading it by SK. It's such a wonderful book :))) !!


message 2936: by Cortez_jk (new)

Cortez_jk The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold so far so good, i loved the opening line.


message 2937: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Syntax787 wrote: "The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold so far so good, i loved the opening line."

I hope you enjoy it.:)


message 2938: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Jason wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "David wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "David, the book is worth it! A few really creepy parts. ."

Totally agree. Got about 70 pages left. Had to make myself put it down last ..."


Dustine??


message 2939: by Scott (new)

Scott | 401 comments I read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and Throttle. I don't know what I'm going to read next.


message 2940: by Dustin (last edited Jun 07, 2012 09:46AM) (new)

Dustin Scott wrote: "I read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and Throttle. I don't know what I'm going to read next."

Hi, Scott-

What are your thoughts on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?


message 2941: by Scott (new)

Scott | 401 comments Hey Dustin. Here's the answer I just gave someone else.

I liked some of it but for most of the book I was confused. I couldn't figure out why Deckard was doing the things he did. He seemed like an idiot and you would think that a bounty hunter in search of androids would be smart.

I gave it 3 stars.


message 2942: by Jason (last edited Jun 07, 2012 01:56PM) (new)

Jason Baldwin-Stephens | 126 comments I remember the first time I read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. Prior to that I had seen Bladerunner numerous times and I was not aware as to just how different the novel was!!

It was a something of a disapointment then. I've actually gone back and read the book again about a year ago and liked it a bit more that time.


message 2943: by Dustin (new)

Dustin Scott wrote: "Hey Dustin. Here's the answer I just gave someone else.

I liked some of it but for most of the book I was confused. I couldn't figure out why Deckard was doing the things he did. He seemed like..."


Oh, okay. Thank you, Scott.:)


message 2944: by Scott (new)

Scott | 401 comments I decided to read Double Cross: The Explosive, Inside Story of the Mobster Who Controlled America. I'm just wondering how realistic it is since these are stories relayed to his brother.


message 2945: by Char (new)

Char Last night I took a break from Confederacy and snuck in a novella by Tim Curran-Puppet Graveyard. It was AWESOME!
If you have a fear of puppets, dolls or ventriloquist's dummies and you like to be afraid-check this one out. A word of caution though-it is very graphic and violent in a few places.


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Tracy (notrace) | 105 comments I am reading 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill.


message 2947: by Holly (new)

Holly | 434 comments I just started The Gunslinger. :)


message 2948: by Gwen (new)

Gwen I'm currently back to Stephen King and reading The Talisman which is book 21 of 73 in my reread project. I'll probably read a few more (Thinner: Tie-In and Skeleton Crew) before taking a break with other stuff prior to It. I think I might read the Feed series since it's now finished.


message 2949: by Matt (new)

Matt Roberts I just started Hawkes Harbor by S. E. Hinton. So far, so good.


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