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message 851: by Latasha (last edited Aug 22, 2016 12:21PM) (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments starting The Witches The Witches by Roald Dahl tomorrow. there is a buddy read or listen if anyone wants to join in.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 852: by PSXtreme (new)

PSXtreme Finished The Neverending Story (4 Stars). Started Dallas 1963.


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Michael (mikedecshop) | 1479 comments Latasha wrote: "Michael wrote: "StartedThis House is Haunted today.
Did not finish In the Night Room."

how's that going? I have it on my to read list."


Let you know when I get a little deeper in


message 854: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments Latasha wrote: "Michael wrote: "StartedThis House is Haunted today.
Did not finish In the Night Room."

how's that going? I have it on my to read list."


I liked This House is Haunted. Not that it was excessively original or anything, but I found it to be entertaining. I hope you do too.


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Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments Thanks Charlene.


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message 857: by Walter (new)

Walter Spence (walterspence) | 573 comments Listening to the third in the Michael Drout 'A Way With Words' Modern Scholar lecture series, Understanding Grammar for Powerful Communication.


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Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments starting The Faithful The Faithful by S.M. Freedman tomorrow. I've been working a couple 12 hour shifts a week plus Saturdays so I've been flying through stuff to listen to.


message 859: by Latasha (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments the faithful was ok but the passage was wayyyyy better if you are going that route. anyways i'll be starting The Anubis Gates soon. thank goodness these long shifts should be over next week.


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K. D. (bookaholic_kd) | 7 comments I just started listening to Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King . So far, so good.


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Char | 17498 comments ✍ K.D. wrote: "I just started listening to Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King. So far, so good."

Is that narrated by Will Patton too? The last 2 in the trilogy were. I love his narration so much!

I have been listening to the same damn book since August! It's good though, so I can't complain. In fact, now that I'm nearing the end, I'll be sorry to say goodbye to these characters.


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anny (anny_reads) I See You by Clare Mackintosh I See You by Clare Mackintosh


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K. D. (bookaholic_kd) | 7 comments Charlene wrote: " ✍ K.D. wrote: "I just started listening to Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King. So far, so good."

Is that narrated by Will Patton too? The last 2 in the trilogy were. I love his narration so much!
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Yes, it is. As soon as he started talking, I knew I was going to enjoy listening to him. I already put a hold on the next book. Only one other person is ahead of me, so I'm happy about that. King always writes the best characters. I know I'm going to miss them when I'm done too.


message 864: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments ✍ K.D. wrote: "Charlene wrote: " ✍ K.D. wrote: "I just started listening to Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King. So far, so good."

Is that narrated by Will Patton too? The last 2 in the trilogy were. I love his na..."


So, so true! I especially loved Patton's narration of Holly. I don't know if she's been introduced yet, so I won't say anything more. But I loved her and I still think about her all the time, even though I've been done with the trilogy for a little while now.


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Reese Copeland (nonfreak) | 91 comments The Fireman by Joe Hill


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Char | 17498 comments Reese wrote: "The Fireman by Joe Hill"

I loved Kate Mulgrew's narration of NOS4A2. I hope you enjoy it!


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Michael (mikedecshop) | 1479 comments Finished This House is Haunted by John Boyne can't I was crazy about it. Fairly predictable and nothing new here.


message 868: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments Michael wrote: "Finished This House is Haunted by John Boyne can't I was crazy about it. Fairly predictable and nothing new here."

I thought that one was fun. I liked the narrator quite a bit.


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Elizabeth Bingham (seekjustice117) | 32 comments Nightmares and Dreamscapes by King - I'm on Vol 3/4


message 870: by PSXtreme (new)

PSXtreme Well...I've been busy with the audiobooks...

Finished Dallas 1963 by Bill Minutaglio **** Rating. Then finished An Empire of Ice Scott, Shackleton, and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Science by Edward J. Larson **** Rating. Then finished The Trouble Begins at 8 A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West by Sid Fleischman *** Rating. Then finished First Meetings in Ender's Universe (The Ender Quintet, #0.5) by Orson Scott Card **** Rating. Then finished The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1) by Douglas Adams ***** Rating. Then finished The Good Guy by Dean Koontz **** Rating. Then finished Animal Farm by George Orwell ***** Rating and then started Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand last night. It's been a busy book listening week.


message 871: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments Wow! LOL I guess it WAS a busy week!

I finally finished Red Seas Under Red Skies, Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastard, #2) by Scott Lynch and it was very good. I love this narrator, Michael Page.

Two came in for me at the library-I'm going to start with Born Standing Up A Comic's Life by Steve Martin written and narrated by Steve Martin.


message 872: by Latasha (last edited Sep 10, 2016 08:35AM) (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments I have had some issues with audiobooks lately. I start them and don't finish but as of right now I'm listening to Those Who Hunt the Night and let me tell you! I haven't looked to see which came first but this girl must love Anne Rice (as do I). it's not a bad thing but there is no way in the world u can read or listen to this book and not see the inspiration came from the vampire chronicles.

** this was published in 1990*


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Greg | 1680 comments Latasha wrote: "I have had some issues with audiobooks lately. I start them and don't finish but as of right now I'm listening to Those Who Hunt the Night and let me tell you! I haven't looked to see..."

I read this waaay back in 1990, having read a favourable review of the book (probably by Dave Langford) in White Dwarf magazine. You're probably right, Latasha, that Hambly was inspired by Anne Rice's books since Interview with the Vampire came out 12 years before Those who Hunt the Night but the plot is quite different at least. Not sure why, but I never read any other books in the James Asher series even though I really liked this book.


message 874: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments I finished the Steve Martin book, (meh) and now I'm halfway through The Rising The Rising by Brian Keene . I think it's a lot of fun so far.


message 875: by PSXtreme (new)

PSXtreme Still listening to Atlas Shrugged. It's 63+ hours in length. I've listened to about 3x the average length of an audiobook and I'm only a little of a 1/3rd completed.


message 876: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments PSXtreme wrote: "Still listening to Atlas Shrugged. It's 63+ hours in length. I've listened to about 3x the average length of an audiobook and I'm only a little of a 1/3rd completed."

Oh my goodness! I thought the 25+ hours of The Lies of Locke Lamora and the sequel were long!


message 877: by PSXtreme (last edited Sep 12, 2016 02:05PM) (new)

PSXtreme Stephen King's The Stand (uncut version) was only 37+ hours...and It was 48+ hours, just to put the audiobook into perspective.


message 878: by Laurie (barksbooks) (last edited Sep 12, 2016 04:17PM) (new)

Laurie  (barksbooks) (barklesswagmore) | 1471 comments I'm almost done with Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier . I'm still not very fond of Mr. de Winter but the narrator is awesome.


message 879: by Laurie (barksbooks) (last edited Sep 12, 2016 04:42PM) (new)

Laurie  (barksbooks) (barklesswagmore) | 1471 comments I can't stand Max. I meant the narrator of the audiobook not the new wife. The new wife, who is never named, spends too long being mousy and I feel sorry for her. Sorry for the confusion.


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Char | 17498 comments Bark's Book Nonsense wrote: "I can't stand Max. I meant the narrator of the audiobook not the new wife. The new wife, who is never named, spends too long being mousy and I feel sorry for her. Sorry for the confusion."

I felt a little sorry for her too. Because Max is a twit.


message 881: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments Wow, It is going to be a real marathon, huh? That will soon be my longest audio ever.


message 882: by Latasha (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments Oh no Bark's!! I'm going to start that some time this week.


message 883: by Laurie (barksbooks) (last edited Sep 12, 2016 05:44PM) (new)

Laurie  (barksbooks) (barklesswagmore) | 1471 comments Latasha wrote: "Oh no Bark's!! I'm going to start that some time this week."

It's still a great gothic though and I'm very much enjoying it despite Max ;)


message 884: by Latasha (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments Ok, well I'm going to give it a try.


Laurie  (barksbooks) (barklesswagmore) | 1471 comments I hope you enjoy it.


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Walter Spence (walterspence) | 573 comments I had been listening to Understanding Grammar for Powerful Communication (I really enjoy Michael Drout's various lecture series), but I couldn't finish it in the allotted time, and couldn't renew it because there was a hold on it (was on vacation part of that time). So I turned it in to check out again later and picked up a memoir of sorts, I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV: Memoirs of a Middle Eastern Funny Man by comedian Maz Jobrani. Quite funny so far.


message 887: by Greg (new)

Greg | 1680 comments PSXtreme wrote: "Stephen King's The Stand (uncut version) was only 37+ hours...and It was 48+ hours, just to put the audiobook into perspective."

I'm guessing you didn't listen to those continuously without breaks. ;)

It is over 1100 pages long in print format - it's quite an undertaking but I loved the journey when I read it aged about 20.


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Char | 17498 comments Greg wrote: "PSXtreme wrote: "Stephen King's The Stand (uncut version) was only 37+ hours...and It was 48+ hours, just to put the audiobook into perspective."

I'm guessing you didn'..."


I've read It two or three times. I'm looking forward to listening to it this time around.


message 889: by PSXtreme (last edited Sep 13, 2016 02:21PM) (new)

PSXtreme The audio version of The Stand I have is VERY good. The version I listened to was done by Grover Gardner. Haven't listened to It yet...just read the hardcover 4-5 times.

No, I didn't listen to it all in one shot. I used to be able to knock out 6-8 hours (sometime more) a day while driving when I was driving an 18-wheeler Over-the-Road...now with the local position, I don't get as much done...usually 4-5 hours a day, plus the 2 hours total for the commute to and from work. I've been working now on Atlas Shrugged for the past 6 days and have knocked out about 27 hours....


message 890: by Greg (new)

Greg | 1680 comments Charlene wrote: "Greg wrote: "PSXtreme wrote: "Stephen King's The Stand (uncut version) was only 37+ hours...and It was 48+ hours, just to put the audiobook into perspective."

I'm guess..."


Listening to it would be interesting. Who' s the narrator?


message 891: by PSXtreme (last edited Sep 13, 2016 05:23PM) (new)

PSXtreme My version of It has Steven Weber as Narrator...

The Version of The Stand has Grover Gardner and Atlas Shrugged is done by Scott Brick.

I wasn't sure which book you were referring to...this "quote" system of GR isn't very enlightening...


message 892: by Latasha (last edited Sep 14, 2016 01:50PM) (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments I started Rebecca today. I'm on part 2 out of 15. first, I this narrator is awesome! Anna Massey. then miss fucking vanhopper. I hate that woman. I know and have had to deal with people like her. they poke at you, tearing open old wounds. they are noisy and oblivious. they are mean and cruel. agh! her whole talking bit hurt. but other than that I really, really like it so far. I have a feeling this will be a special book and I will want it in print for my library.


message 893: by Laurie (barksbooks) (last edited Sep 14, 2016 04:34PM) (new)

Laurie  (barksbooks) (barklesswagmore) | 1471 comments Latasha wrote: "I started Rebecca today. I'm on part 2 out of 15. first, I this narrator is awesome! Anna Massey. then miss fucking vanhopper. I hate that woman. I know and have had to deal with people like her. t..."

I just finished this audio and it was fantastic . I felt so bad for the new Mrs. de Winter throughout most of the novel.


message 894: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments I finished The Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent. Adam Baldwin is an excellent narrator, but the story was a bit silly for me.


message 895: by Greg (new)

Greg | 1680 comments PSXtreme wrote: "My version of It has Steven Weber as Narrator...

The Version of The Stand has Grover Gardner and Atlas Shrugged is done by Scott Brick.

I wasn't sure which..."


Thanks for the info, PSX! I meant It and should've edited the quote to clarify that. Sorry about the confusion.


message 896: by Char (new)

Char | 17498 comments I finished listening to The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo and I adored it. Amy Schumer is a very funny lady.

I'm now listening to Neil Gaiman read The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction.

I'm also listening to Richard Matheson's The Box: Uncanny Stories.


message 897: by Latasha (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments I'm listening to The Running Man by Stephen King for the King buddy reads. It's not really my cup of tea at all but i hope I'll be surprised.


message 898: by K. D. (new)

K. D. (bookaholic_kd) | 7 comments I'm listening to The Stand by Stephen King and Braineater Jones by Stephen Kozeniewski . Both are pretty good books.


message 899: by Latasha (new)

Latasha (latasha513) | 11983 comments I'm starting Braineater Jones Braineater Jones by Stephen Kozeniewski Monday. :)


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Apryl (astitches) | 23 comments finally getting to NOS4A2 by Joe Hill


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