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[Ctgt]

Travis of NNY wrote: "I'm reading The Essential Calvin and Hobbes I needed something that takes no brain power I have the complete Abbot and Costello collection but have only made it through about the first 4 movies. E..."

I love C and H. Thanks Travis, you planted a seed. I'm going to go pull out my copy.

[Rizwan]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Welcome Rizwan! Glad to have you here. I liked Bloodline too! I've managed the entire Sigma Force Series. He has another one coming out in the Sigma force group, and Rollins has been warning o..."

Yeah I know, I've read it earlier in FB. As much as I don't want to see any of my favorite characters die, I just hope once he DOES kill someone, this time it stick. Another false warning (after Monk) would make the whole process less impactful for the future. Anyway, I'm waiting with baited breath for The Eye of God!

And Thanks everyone for a warm welcome!

[Janey]

Rizwan wrote: "Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm currently reading The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan and having soo much fun! As for Action/Adventure last I read last month was Bloodline: A Sigma Force Novel by ..."

Hi Rizwan, Welcome to the group. I'm currently reading the Percy Jackson books which I'm really enjoying.

[Janey]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: " I've managed the entire Sigma Force Series. He has another one coming out in the Sigma force group, and Rollins has been warning o..."

I hope it's not Painter, Monk, Kat, Gray, Joe....

[Travis]

Don't get me wrong I like her, but if I had to choose I would kill off Seichan even though her role has changed in the series she could be replaced easier than some of the other characters. My next choice is Rachel because I Dont like her. Third probably Painter.

[Mark]

Just started John Locke's Donovan Creed #1, he says. Then shuffles off slightly embarrassed.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Mark wrote: "Just started John Locke's Donovan Creed #1, he says. Then shuffles off slightly embarrassed."

I have a review on that. It was enjoyable.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm about halfway through Gateways. As you'll see if you click the link it's #7 in the Repairman Jack series. I've got to say I started these some years ago and thought they were "pretty good". The book The Keep comes before these but it ties in...slowly. The book start out as sort of action with a horror/urban fantasy feel that's slight but there. It doesn't overwhelm and as a matter of fact in the second book fades a bit. But the books build slowly. The last book I read The Haunted Air slowly drew me in. I liked it and I went directly to the next book. I can see the tie ins to Mr. Wilson's other series. I think I'm hooked. I sent for the second in the Adversary Cycle.

[Ctgt]

Just finished up two Manly Wade Wellman books The Old Gods Waken andWhat Dreams May Come. Two really good change of pace reads. Starting The Psalter.

[Jim]

I'm listening to Mr Majestyk by Elmore Leonard. I loved the movie with Charles Bronson & it seems to have followed the book very well so far.

At lunch today, I should finish To Kill a Mockingbird. Not an A/A book, but fantastic for all that. Scout's observations on life, circumstance, & people are wonderful. It's been ages since I last read it, but the story is familiar. It's the details that are popping so well this time around, the quirks of description. Marg probably thinks I'm demented as I sit there alternately chuckling & almost weeping.
:-)

[Bev]

Jim wrote: "I'm listening to Mr Majestyk by Elmore Leonard. I loved the movie with Charles Bronson & it seems to have followed the book very well so far.

At lunch today, I should finish To Kill a Mockingbird..." Mockingbird is a fantastic book.

[Ctgt]

I agree Jim and Bev, one of my all time favorites.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I've been sick all weekend but, back in the saddle and reading again. About 70% of the way through Tim Fairchild's Zero Point and enjoying the read. This is very much in the Action/Adventure genre and very Clive Cussler and James Rollins.

[Bev]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I've been sick all weekend but, back in the saddle and reading again. About 70% of the way through Tim Fairchild's Zero Point and enjoying the read. This is very much in the Action/Adventure genr..."

Hope you are feeling better. I also enjoyed that one.

[Jim]

I'm reading Savages by Don Winslow. Interesting style.

[Eileen]

In the middle of The Psalter and I wish I had text to speech! All I want to do is sit and read this book. Unfortunately, life this week had kept me to busy to just sit and relax and read.

Feel better, Hugh!

[Jim]

Jim wrote: "I'm reading Savages by Don Winslow. Interesting style."

It is an interesting style. Took a bit, but it grew on me. The follow-up book is Kings of Cool. I loved that one.

I actually tried Savages as an audio book. However, when the guy did O's parts - especially the "Oh, oh, ohhhhhhh..." that ruined it for me and I quit. Really, it was kinda funny. So I watched the movie. I enjoyed the movie. Benecio Del Toro was in it, and he's always funny and crazy.

I've got Dawn Patrol on my list for the next Winslow read. I get a big kick out of all the books and characters from Socal.

[Travis]

I'm reading started out not great. I stuck with it and it actually ended up real good. Claims to be a horror, but that is false. I label it detective murder mystery thriller with a 10% horror and 10% paranormal aspect. I think most people who like a thriller would enjoy this book once you get a grasp to the story.

[Jim]

I haven't seen the movie. The book isn't blowing a lot of wind up my skirt, but it's kind of interesting in a quirky way. Reminds me a little of The Ethical Assassin or A Dirty Job in the quirkyness.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Ctgt wrote: "Just finished up two Manly Wade Wellman books The Old Gods Waken andWhat Dreams May Come. Two really good change of pace reads. Starting The Psalter."

I love Manly Wade Wellman! So under-appreciated as a writer.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I've been sick all weekend but, back in the saddle and reading again. About 70% of the way through Tim Fairchild's Zero Point and enjoying the read. This is very much in the Action/Adventure genr..."

I hope you're feeling better.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I finished SEAL Team 666: A Novel, and it was pretty good. I liked the descriptions of SEAL warfare, and it was a cool idea to add a supernatural element.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Rizwan wrote: "Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm currently reading The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan and having soo much fun! As for Action/Adventure last I read last month was Bloodline: A Sigma Force Novel by ..."

Welcome, Rizwan!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I liked that one to Lady D. I've heard he's writing a sequel (though I haven't gotten around to reading any of his other stuff).

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm talking about SEAL Team 666: A Novel by the way, LOL.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I got you, Mike. I'm glad to hear there will be a sequel.

[Mark]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Mark wrote: "Just started John Locke's Donovan Creed #1, he says. Then shuffles off slightly embarrassed."

I have a review on that. It was enjoyable."

I know, it's good, I had no idea what to expect. He's got such a pasting because of the sockpuppets thing, but the book's actually a fun read.

I'll check out your review - and glad to hear you're back in your reading boots :-)

Ok, I'm back - courtesy of 'Edit Post' - and you nailed it, Hugh. Black comedy. I came into this straight off Barry Eisler's hyper-real and thoroughly researched 'The Detachment' so the contrast left me dazed and confused for a while, but now I'm into the swing of it.

[Scott]

I finished The Dragon Factory yesterday. Then I read Thumbprint: A Story.

Now I'm reading The Neighbors.

[Ctgt]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Just finished up two Manly Wade Wellman books The Old Gods Waken andWhat Dreams May Come. Two really good change of pace reads. Starting The Psalter."

I love Manly Wade Wellman! So u..."

I was much more familiar with Lovecraft and Ashton Smith than Wellman, so I've enjoyed catching up on his characters.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Mark wrote: "Ok, I'm back - courtesy of 'Edit Post' - and you nailed it, Hugh. Black comedy. I came into this straight off Barry Eisler's hyper-real and thoroughly researched 'The Detachment' so the contrast left me dazed and confused for a while, but now I'm into the swing of it."

The first two chapters were really difficult for me. I don't know what kept me reading it.

Once clear of those, it was much more enjoyable. It helped that I had to adjust to the "Blackness" of it all. I had identified from the second chapter that this had to be a satire, which translates in my addled brain as-- "don't take this book on face value, look at what's casting the reflection you see (or) follow the smoke, don't let the mirrors fool you."

It was a play upon the absurd.

It was kind of a dark, dark, darker version of one of my favorite classic movies "We're No Angels" Staring Peter Ustanov and Humphry Bogart" (and a snake named Adolf). Without the tough first two chapters, it's a funny book...well, still "dark" but funny.

[Tad]

I'm reading Ex-Heroes by Peter Clines. Superheroes and zombies. Interesting combination and pretty good so far! Glad to hear SEAL Team 666: A Novel is good. I have that sitting on my TBR pile.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

@Ctgt: I think Manly Wade Wellman is much better than Lovecraft. (ducking tomatoes from Lovecraft fans)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm not throwing tomatoes....eggs maybe, but not tomatoes.

[Ctgt]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "@Ctgt: I think Manly Wade Wellman is much better than Lovecraft. (ducking tomatoes from Lovecraft fans)"

I haven't read enough Wellman yet, but at this point I'm still a bigger fan of Lovecraft. I do like both of the characters from these last two books. I want to read some of the original shorts from Weird Tales.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Hehe, I don't bow down to Lovecraft like many classic horror fans. I can respect his influence, but that only takes him so far for me. I like the more subtle, folklore rich voice of Wellman.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I finished Tim Fairchild's Zero Point, enjoyed the read.

Now I'm going old-school Gum-Shoe with--The Monkey's Raincoat.I love the introduction of Joe Pike. "Yes, that's my partner."

[Ctgt]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished Tim Fairchild's Zero Point, enjoyed the read.

Now I'm going old-school Gum-Shoe with--The Monkey's Raincoat.I love the introduction of Joe Pike. "Yes, that's my partner." "

The Pike/Cole dynamic is fantastic.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I read The Watchman first wich is Joe Pike #1/Elvis cole #13 (or something like that) first.

Joe Pike is just a very cool action hero cast in a Gum-Shoe world.

and your right, the Pike/Cole dynamic is wonderful!

[Bev]

Currently reading Radix by A A Attanasio. Sci fi/fantasy not adventure but still a fab book.

[Travis]

A Feast for Crows and V for Vendetta

[Bev]

Travis of NNY wrote: "A Feast for Crows and V for Vendetta"

Ooh I really want to do V for Vendetta. Loved the film.

[Eileen]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Hehe, I don't bow down to Lovecraft like many classic horror fans. I can respect his influence, but that only takes him so far for me. I like the more subtle, folklore rich voice of Wellman."

I think we have very similar tastes in books, Lady D. So I'll check out Wellman. Any suggestions on where to start?

[Eileen]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished Tim Fairchild's Zero Point, enjoyed the read.

Now I'm going old-school Gum-Shoe with--The Monkey's Raincoat.I love the introduction of Joe Pike. "Yes, that's my partner." "

I'm just surprised you have read "The Monkeys Raincoat". I guess, I just figured you've read the whole series so far.

I've read the first 6 of the Joe Pike series and all of the Elvis Cole series. The last two of the (6 I read) Pike series was "good" but it was nothing new or exciting in IMO.

[Travis]

Bev wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "A Feast for Crows and V for Vendetta"

Ooh I really want to do V for Vendetta. Loved the film."

It's a graphic novel and the first one I've attempted to read so it's rather new territory for me, but a quick read anyway

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

@Eileen:

His Silver John (John the Balladeer) series is very good. It's about a wandering musician who fight the forces of evil.

Who Fears the Devil is a newer release of some of those stories.

[Nicolas]

I just finished reading Wander Home.

Been a while since I got to do much fun reading, so this may be it for a while.

[Mark]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: The first two chapters were really difficult for me. I don't know what kept me reading it. ..."

Initially I mostly felt disorientated, it was only when the midgets turned up that I got it... :-)

I certainly wouldn't recommend it to everyone, and I'm not sure I'll read another, but I'm enjoying it well enough.

[Eileen]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "@Eileen:

His Silver John (John the Balladeer) series is very good. It's about a wandering musician who fight the forces of evil.

Who Fears the Devil is a newer release of some of those stories."

Thanks, Lady D! I'll be adding it to the ever going list. I loved the cover!

[Ctgt]

Travis of NNY wrote: "It's a graphic novel and the first one I've attempted to read so it's rather new territory for me, but a quick read anyway "

So how did you like the graphic novel format? Lot's of "grown up" stuff out there if you enjoyed it.

[Travis]

Ctgt wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "It's a graphic novel and the first one I've attempted to read so it's rather new territory for me, but a quick read anyway "

So how did you like the graphic novel format? Lot..."

I haven't finished the book but I do like the format. I also have Watchmen and 300 here to read. They certainly aren't all kid friendly for sure