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[Marc]

Mark: I want to make room for that, too!

Whitney: Another excellent purple suggestion! And thanks for letting me know about The Fifty Year Sword performance--I definitely plan to check that out.

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Yeah! Group read fever!

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

I've just started The Swan Book as part of my "I can't believe the library has this!" pile. Hoping to finish it before my copy of Pale Fire arrives :)

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Hmmm. Scratch that idea. I'm really struggling with The Swan Book. It's a post-apocalyptic story from the perspective of a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory, and references a number of social policies that I've worked on when I was a public servant. The author is an Indigenous person herself. It has all the elements I'm interested in, even a unique style, but I'm just not getting into it. Maybe it's the imprecise wording, the run-on sentences, mixed metaphors..... I dunno. I just don't dig the writing. Still, I've been waiting to read this for a while, so I'll soldier on..

[Marc]

Whitney wrote: "The Fifty-Year Sword is a pretty quick read. I recommend reading along with the performance that's available on YouTube, which is pretty cool. Did MD really expect people to keep track of the different color coding?..."

Still haven't checked out the YouTube performance because I ended up reading the book while on vacation where we were without Internet access. I really enjoyed the story, but didn't really get much from the scattered layout and colored quotes (the embroidered artwork was pretty darn cool).

I'm about 1/4 way into I, Claudius, the latest issue of Tin House lit journal, and I Am a Cat and The Museum of Eterna's Novel are in the queue thanks to the public library.

[Tracy]

Sometimes I think you people are just making up the names of these books)))))).

[Derek]

I, Claudius is famous! (Somehow, I don't think that's the one you thought was made-up….)

[Marc]

Tracy wrote: "Sometimes I think you people are just making up the names of these books))))))."

I just make up the part about reading them. In truth, I'm an Amazon bot planted in this group to market certain books, but I have developed a limited level of self-awareness and a particular fondness for this group that registers as a stuttering shutter closing over my left visual receptor unit.

[Derek]

It just gives me this terrible pain in all the diodes down my left side…

[Marc]

Derek wrote: "It just gives me this terrible pain in all the diodes down my left side…"

Try two doses of Asimov and one screening of the 1979 film, The Black Hole, in reverse. On second thought, this probably wouldn't occupy even the tiniest fraction of your vast intellect, much less help your diodes.

(I almost missed that reference.)

[Karen]

Tracy wrote: "Sometimes I think you people are just making up the names of these books))))))." I think it is just that the readers in this group are all over the map in terms of what they like, hence CHAOS reading group. It's a feature I really enjoy as I get to read books I know in my heart I would never, ever read on my own.

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Marc wrote: "and I Am a Cat and The Museum of Eterna's Novel are in the queue thanks to the public library. .."

Oh my god, you're a metafiction MONSTER! I just looked up The Museum of Eterna's Novel, which I've never heard of before. That looks intense! Totally TBR'd thanks :)

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Karen wrote: "I think it is just that the readers in this group are all over the map in terms of what they like, hence CHAOS reading group. It's a feature I really enjoy as I get to read books I know in my heart I would never, ever read on my own..."

Mission accomplished! Thanks, Karen. I think I'm beginning to understand why so many writers put a million testimonials in the book blurbs. This is nice! If I had enough room in the Group's description field, I'd add this comment too :)

[Marc]

Ruby wrote: "Marc wrote: "and I Am a Cat and The Museum of Eterna's Novel are in the queue thanks to the public library. .."

Oh my god, you're a metafiction MONSTER! I just looked up The Museum of Eterna's Nov..."

Total luck. The library had a small shelf display up in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month and this little gem was featured!

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Marc wrote: "Ruby wrote: "Marc wrote: "and I Am a Cat and The Museum of Eterna's Novel are in the queue thanks to the public library. .."

Oh my god, you're a metafiction MONSTER! I just looked up The Museum of..."

Nice find.

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Is anyone planning a Halloween read? I'm hoping I'll get chance to re-read The Shining between now and then.

The group read and the treasure hunt challenge just may have me booked out though. :(

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Mark wrote: "Ghost Story by Peter Straub"

Have you started it?

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Mark wrote: "Yup, just.
It's been on my shelf for a while and now seemed like a good time both seasonally and because I was really finding it hard to get into Pale Fire."

Fair enough. I've had my moments with it too (though I'll refrain from discussing just yet). If you want to direct message me, we can discuss though :)

[Leo]

I've started reading again! Just finished Bleeding Edge and review here- almost as if people knew as I have two review requests to fulfil then its back to super-dense headcrushers, speaking of which I'm looking forward to the Pale Fire discussion :-)

[Cora]

Hey GR buddies- I'm just starting A Dance with Dragons but I was thinking my next book might be I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlem Ellison. Has anybody else read it? I thought it was supposed to be a funny social commentary then I saw it on a 50 scariest books lists. Let me know and thanks!

[Whitney]

Cora wrote: "Hey GR buddies- I'm just starting A Dance with Dragons but I was thinking my next book might be I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlem Ellison. Has anybody else read it? I thought it was su..."

Cora, we had a discussion of the title story here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Ellison has written funny social commentary, most the stories in this collections qualify as the latter but not the former. I say read the title story and decide if he's for you. And please add to the discussion!

[sonny (no longer in use)]

millennium people by jg ballad

[Cora]

Thanks, Whitney!! Will do :-)

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

I'm reading Winter's Bone in my rare free moments. Fuck readyin' them notes there for the dern group read!

I can sense an Appalachian Noir binge in my near future.

[Sofia]

Reading - LOVING it. Stephen King is a great story teller, even when he is not writing about horror.

[Leo]

Ruby [Has Been Censored][Isn't Happy] wrote: "I'm reading Winter's Bone in my rare free moments. Fuck readyin' them notes there for the dern group read!

I can sense an Appalachian Noir binge in my near future."

Dem gawn tuk ma deddy but hee ain't deyd!! Great wee book :-)

fivesunflowers wrote: "Reading - LOVING it. Stephen King is a great story teller, even when he is not writing about horror."

I've heard great things! Should read it soon before I start writing again... a bit short on ideas at the moment! :D

Started The Recognitions- was worried it was going to be a slog but very gripping and vocabulary is getting a workout! Inclemency and machicolations anyone?? ;-)

[Tracy]

xaxaxaxaxa! (Deep Russian Commie laughter)...

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Leo [Hydra Kids, Hydra Wife] X. wrote: "Started The Recognitions- was worried it was going to be a slog but very gripping and vocabulary is getting a workout! Inclemency and machicolations anyone?? ;-) ..."

LOL. Inclemency I'm down with, but you can keep the other one! I had enough of that with another certain book. :)

Tracy - I'm so using xaxaxaxaxa! I hope I'm pronouncing that right :)

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

A.M. wrote: "The Cusanus Game
Next up for me & on my website.."

Hi AM - There's no promoting of websites here please.

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I just finished Ella Enchanted for maybe tenth time I love that book so much

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

This one, G.L.A.? Ella Enchanted
[note the book title link :)]

[Tracy]

Ruby [Has Been Censored][Isn't Happy] wrote: "Leo [Hydra Kids, Hydra Wife] X. wrote: "Started The Recognitions- was worried it was going to be a slog but very gripping and vocabulary is getting a workout! Inclemency and machicolations anyone??..."

Proper pronunciation, per my friends---the X, is gutteral, starts in your throat like a hairball cough... khkhkhuuhhhh !! then add "ah" so the whole thing sounds like khah-kha-khah!! I'll try to send you a clip of a Russian punk band doing it, so you can practice....;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlhsAg...

I used it in a murder scene in a school play last year....

[Sofia]

Leo [Hydra Kids, Hydra Wife] X. wrote: "Ruby [Has Been Censored][Isn't Happy] wrote: "I'm reading Winter's Bone in my rare free moments. Fuck readyin' them notes there for the dern group read!

I've heard great things! Should read it soon before I start writing again... a bit short on ideas at the moment! :D


This really is a great book. I have been in the process of writing my own novel for some time and found myself in a slump - this book has gotten me so motivated! It really offers wonderful ideas and realistic goals. I recommend it to anyone wanting to write.

[Tracy]

Karen wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Sometimes I think you people are just making up the names of these books))))))." I think it is just that the readers in this group are all over the map in terms of what they like, hen..."

Well, I've been accused before of my sense of irony and desiccated humor going over folks' heads....

[BookBlerd]

I just started reading Dracula. It's a bit slow, but hopefully it will get more interesting.

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

fivesunflowers wrote: "This really is a great book. I have been in the process of writing my own novel for some time and found myself in a slump - this book has gotten me so motivated! It really offers wonderful ideas and realistic goals. I recommend it to anyone wanting to write. ..."

Oops. I thought you were talking about Winter's Bone there for a minute!

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Tracy wrote: "Proper pronunciation, per my friends---the X, is gutteral, starts in your throat like a hairball cough... khkhkhuuhhhh !! then add "ah" so the whole thing sounds like khah-kha-khah!! I'll try to send you a clip of a Russian punk band doing it, so you can practice....;)..."

Thanks! I'm a little disappointed though. I liked the idea of pronouncing the "x". :)

[Tracy]

Ruby [Has Been Censored][Isn't Happy] wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Proper pronunciation, per my friends---the X, is gutteral, starts in your throat like a hairball cough... khkhkhuuhhhh !! then add "ah" so the whole thing sounds like khah-kha-khah!! ..."

You do!! But I'm curious..how would you like to pronounce it? In Chinese I think X is some sort of Ch or Sh sound...

[Leo]

fivesunflowers wrote: "This really is a great book. I have been in the process of writing my own novel for some time and found myself in a slump - this book has gotten me so motivated! It really offers wonderful ideas and realistic goals. I recommend it to anyone wanting to write."

gr-gr-gr-gr8!! I'll get on it- still on The Recognitions- new Murakami may have been delivered but it is cold and rainy in Stavanger so I haven't left the house this weekend so cozy :D :D

[Tracy]

Leo, I'm 70% finished with Roadside Picnic...which means I'll be done in an hour or so...it's incredible!

[Jessica]

Just began reading Dead Time just got into it and it automatically pulled me in. Just as Alan is working on improving his marriage and coping with his adopted son his ex comes back into the picture claiming only he can help her solve a mystery. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this one!

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Tracy wrote: "You do!! But I'm curious..how would you like to pronounce it? In Chinese I think X is some sort of Ch or Sh sound... ..."

I would like to pronounce it like a soft "cssss" sound. No reason. It just appealed to me! :)

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

...the proper pronunciation is growing on me though too. :)

[Tracy]

Ruby [Has Been Censored][Isn't Happy] wrote: "...the proper pronunciation is growing on me though too. :)"

:)

[Andrea]

I'm about halfway through Makers -it's OK; there was a silly spliced-in sex scene some pages back that seemed to exist as a 'hot or not?' challenge. I click not, but some readers might get into descriptors like 'sack', 'pubes' and 'prostate' (I think that one killed it for me) mixed in with the usual frenzied groping. But I guess some readers would click hot, so why not..
xaxaxaxaxaxa: Nope, I don't want to say caca! I will pronounce it zsazsa, like one of the Gabor sisters.
Ruby wrote: I'm reading Winter's Bone in my rare free moments I accidentally watched the last 2/3 of the film version of this the other night. I had no idea what I was watching and only made the connection later. Is reading the book ruined for me now? I wonder... the film version was damn good.

[Tracy]

more like h-ka, h-la. (!!) I just finished Roadside Picnic, and am starting Bleeding Edge..% stars to Roadside..my kind a sic-fi. Not enough into BE for commentary..just adjusting to the New York vibe captured in it, as opposed to Cali.

[Jennifer]

Just started The Terror, Love it. I can feel the -50 on the boat deck.

[Whitney]

Jennifer wrote: "Just started The Terror, Love it. I can feel the -50 on the boat deck."

Oooo. Have you read any other Dan Simmons? I loved his early stuff (Hyperion, Song of Kali, Carrion Comfort, Summer of Night) but then hit a few misfires (Children of Night, Endymion) and haven't read the later books. Would love to pick up something good again.

[Ruby , Mistress of Chaos]

Andrea wrote: "I'm about halfway through Makers -it's OK; there was a silly spliced-in sex scene some pages back that seemed to exist as a 'hot or not?' challenge. I click not, but some readers might get into d..."

For a second there, I thought you were saying you'd seen a film version of Makers! I don't know quite how they'd do that, but I'd love to see the Elmo vehicle, or even better "The Ride"!

[Jennifer]

Whitney wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Just started The Terror, Love it. I can feel the -50 on the boat deck."

Oooo. Have you read any other Dan Simmons? I loved his early stuff (Hyperion, Song of Kali, Carrion Comfort..."
This is my first Dan Simmons. I have picked his books up many times...but never dove in. Glad I did with this one.