What are U reading these days? (Part One) (begun 11/22/08)

[Jackie]

Eric's grandparents are coming today for a week. I won't be able to read much. Or get on the computer. I love having them here but it upsets my routine.
I decided to finish An American Psycho, since I was close to the end anyway. It was OK. I didn't like the main character so it was difficult to really care about any of it. I just kept thinking to myself, What an a$$ this guy is.
I had heard rave reviews for the movie which I never got around to renting, so I expected more I guess, but I won't be renting it.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Jim wrote: One of the best things about GR is getting to chat with authors & read their books.

Jim, thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't thought of that particular advantage, but it's true. GR gives us a window on authors which can be very enlightening.

When I read William Goldman's _Adventures in the Screen Trade_, he gave me many insights into the world of writing. It isn't just sitting down at a keyboard. There are so many things which go into finally getting a story published.

[Jackie]

I finished the Patterson book, it was good. I figured out what was happening early on, but not the why of it.

Started Demon Moon by Jack Williamson. As I read the inside sleeve, I wonder how I never read anything by this guy before. He's been writing for a very long time in sci-fi/fantasy. How did I miss this author? I'm betting Jim has read him and can recommend other books by him that I would like. What do you say, Jim?

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Jackie wrote: "Started Demon Moon by Jack Williamson..."

I looked at Williamson's page. It says:
"John Stewart Williamson who wrote as Jack Williamson (and occasionally under the pseudonym Will Stewart) was a U.S. writer often referred to as the 'Dean of Science Fiction'".

Have you read anything written under Williamson's pseudonym, "Will Stewart"?

[Dianne]

Jackie wrote: "I finished the Patterson book, it was good. I figured out what was happening early on, but not the why of it.

Hi Jackie, Glad you enjoyed Patterson. I like his books too. However, the reason for this post is to thank you and Jim for sparking my interest in the author, Roger Zelazny! I have never read anything by him before but after reading your earlier post and Jim's regarding him I had our local library do a search for Zalazny and they were able to get me, The Great Book of Amber". I am now starting "Book Three, Sign of the Unicorn" and I'm hooked! I can see that I'm not going to get much done until I finally get to the end - and as you can see I am only at the third chronicle I have seven more to go! Thanks for sharing!
Dianne

[Jackie]

That's one of the best things about goodreads, sharing great authors with each other. I have The First Chronicles of Amber which has the first five chronicles. I still have to read it. Too many books, not enough time.

[Sara]

I admit that I am a sucker for P.G. Wodehouse, so when I recently discovered some of his books that I haven't yet read in my local library I snatched them up. I am currently reading Love Among the Chickens. Wodehouse's stories are generally short and they always leave you wanting more. And, as difficult as it is to write comedy, he is the best. Admittedly, if you read more than three in a row (again, they are so short that it is easy to do this in a few days) it can get a little tiresome. Nevertheless, I always go back to him when I need a good laugh.

Joy, maybe another discussion could be recommending good comedies. These really are hard to find. And I do find them necessary and helpful in my stressful, busy life. I'm sure others might agree(?).

Sara

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Sara wrote: "Joy, maybe another discussion could be recommending good comedies. These really are hard to find. And I do find them necessary and helpful in my stressful, busy life. I'm sure others might agree(?). Sara"

Sara, I think that's a great idea.
So I've started the new discussion topic for you.
See the following link in this Books & Reading section: ====>
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
The topic is entitled:
"Recommend a humorous book or author?"

I hope others will go to that topic with their replies.