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Apr 21, 2018 04:32PM
It's a deal. Do we need a buddy thread?
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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
There you go!
I'm quite new to Goodreads so playing catch-up on a lot of books that have already been through Group Reads. Anyone interested in a buddy read for 'The Ruins' by Scott Smith?....sorry, I have no clue how to do a link to the book...
when was you planing to start book Melanie ? i got a buddy read lined up for beginning of May. But if can wait i join you ?
Mehmet wrote: "when was you planing to start book Melanie ? i got a buddy read lined up for beginning of May. But if can wait i join you ?"I'd literally just started it 2 days ago, then discovered this thread, sorry, I've been waiting so long for it to arrive I couldn't wait! What have you got lined up for May?
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Just above the comment box where you type your reply, there is an "add book/author" link. Click on that and follow the simple directions to add a link to a book. Hope that helps. :)
WendyB wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I'm quite new to Goodreads so playing catch-up on a lot of books that have already been through Group Reads. Anyone interested in a buddy read for 'The Ruins' by Scott Smith?....sor..."
Thank you Wendy :)
going to read House of small shadows by Adam Nevill.
I was wondering if anyone wanted to do a buddy read of The Fireman by Joe Hill? If you do shoot me a message or respond:)
Mehmet wrote: "going to read House of small shadows by Adam Nevill."Ooooh, I read that a couple of months ago, still going WTF whenever I think about it. Let me know when you're done, I'd love to know what you think.
ok Melanie, you can always chat with us in the actual buddy read itself. Not a problem :-)
Already asked once but try one more time, anyone like to buddy read Icewind Dale Trilogy by R A Salvatore with me. Plan on starting it when finished House of small shadows :-)
So The Passage by Justin Cronin is getting its series on Fox later this year! I really wanna read the book, I actually own a copy of it. Anyone wanna join me? I don't mind waiting a bit for ppl to get copies or when they have time.
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Baal.
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Rachel wrote: "So The Passage by Justin Cronin is getting its series on Fox later this year! I really wanna read the book, I actually own a copy of it. Anyone wanna join me? I don't ..."I've had this on my shelf for a while, I'd be up for a buddy read!
Krystal, we got a thread going! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... You should join in because I'm not even halfway through the book yet Lol. Hope you do!!
Can someone explain to me how to create a buddy thread...? Sorry, I'm still new to all this.
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Ok, I’m not on the computer so I’m going to try. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Go here and at the top right it says “create new topic”. Click that and you will have to enter a topic and all the details. The details are entirely up to the people reading. I hope this helps but if you need anything else I’ll be around.
Latasha wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Can someone explain to me how to create a buddy thread...? Sorry, I'm still new to all this."Ok, I’m not on the computer so I’m going to try. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group..."
Awesome, thanks so much Latasha.
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Is anyone interested in reading The Faceless by Simon Bestwick?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I have so much problems reading through it and it would be great if someone could read along with me and assure that it’s not me it’s the book. I bought it way back in 2012. It’s been rough getting to page 100 let alone the ending. So I mean if y’all are interested lol.
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Charlotte wrote: "Is anyone interested in reading The Faceless by Simon Bestwick?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I have so much problems reading through it and it would ..."
Errrr, you haven't really sold it to me there haha
I’m thinking about joining Baal but I’m not sure at the moment. My Mccammon books are stuck in a bin that I can’t get to so we’ll see.
Looking to start Book 1 of the Robert McCammon Challenge, Baal by Robert R. McCammon Baal on August 15th. Who's all in?I'd be up to join in a group read of Baal - that great old paperback cover is just sitting there on my bookshelf..... though we have to settle on how to pronounce it.
Would anyone here be up for a buddy read for a work of nonfiction or horror theory?
Nathaniel wrote: "Would anyone here be up for a buddy read for a work of nonfiction or horror theory?"I'm always game for anything, so if you don't find anyone, let me know. :-)
I'm always game for anything, so if you don't find anyone, let me know. :-)"
I just might! I'm thinking of reading Unutterable Horror, a history of supernatural fiction by Joshi, the Lovecraft historian. It seems fun, but having someone to discuss it with (and be accountable to!) would enhance the experience, I think!
I just might! I'm thinking of reading Unutterable Horror, a history of supernatural fiction by Joshi, the Lovecraft historian. It seems fun, but having someone to discuss it with (and be accountable to!) would enhance the experience, I think!
Nathaniel wrote: "I'm always game for anything, so if you don't find anyone, let me know. :-)"I just might! I'm thinking of reading Unutterable Horror, a history of supernatural fiction by Joshi, the Lovecraft his..."
Absolutely! It's always more enjoyable reading with someone else. Sounds interesting too.
Nathaniel wrote: "I'm always game for anything, so if you don't find anyone, let me know. :-)"I just might! I'm thinking of reading Unutterable Horror, a history of supernatural fiction by Joshi, the Lovecraft his..."
Oooh, pick me, pick me! I'd love to join in on that. The only thing better than horror fiction is the history of horror fiction!
Nathaniel wrote (in part):I'm thinking of reading Unutterable Horror, a history of supernatural fiction by Joshi, the Lovecraft historian. It seems fun, but having someone to discuss it with (and be accountable to!) would enhance the experience, I think!
That’s tempting. But Joshi... Boy, I find that guy hard to take.
Canavan wrote: "That’s tempting. But Joshi... Boy, I find that guy hard to take."
I also have a hard time tolerating his public identity, especially after the Lovecraft bust brouhaha, but he has some great things to say about the horror genre. I think it's kind of fitting a Lovecraft scholar is somewhat misanthropic.
I also have a hard time tolerating his public identity, especially after the Lovecraft bust brouhaha, but he has some great things to say about the horror genre. I think it's kind of fitting a Lovecraft scholar is somewhat misanthropic.
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Although I've read collections put together by Joshi before, I didn't recall him being such a Lovecraft snob. I just started reading A Mountain Walked today, and in the intro I was surprised to find him blatantly dissing August Derleth and Brian Lumley, calling them cheap ripoffs of Lovecraft. Derleth continued his friend's work and Lumley took the Mythos and carved out his own unique corner of it. What an asshole. I have lost all respect for Joshi.
Nathaniel wrote:I also have a hard time tolerating his public identity, especially after the Lovecraft bust brouhaha, but he has some great things to say about the horror genre. I think it's kind of fitting a Lovecraft scholar is somewhat misanthropic.
Yeah, and not just the Lovecraft bust fiasco. In most of his public feuds he comes off as a conceited ass. (“I’m a highly respected and incredibly smart critic/academic and you’re lowly scum whose opinion isn’t worth spit.”)
As for his writings on the genre, I’ll concede that he’s fairly erudite and well-read, but too many of his opinions strike me as bizarre, mean-spirited, or both. And he has the incredibly annoying habit of passing off subjective opinion as objective fact.
Canavan wrote: "...he has the incredibly annoying habit of passing off subjective opinion as objective fact. "
You are absolutely correct about that. Reading his stuff is a bit like reading something written by the brightest high-schooler you know. That said, I still think he's a damn fine historian of the horror genre.
You are absolutely correct about that. Reading his stuff is a bit like reading something written by the brightest high-schooler you know. That said, I still think he's a damn fine historian of the horror genre.
Anyone up for a buddy read of
I just found it at my local library and don't have another group read til Sept.
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Bethany's Sin, will be starting on 9/15. Who will be joining us for this one??
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I wanted to throw this out there if anyone is interested...books under 3 dollars. One of the nicest rewards of being into this genre, especially the really niche parts of it is u can find new/newish books by great authors who arent stephen king for pretty cheap (kindle). I stocked up on some Richard Laymon novels for like a buck each a while ago. Im not sure what i want to read currently but id be down for anything cheap and fresh (shameless book addict and im poor). I really really enjoy messed up stuff by the likes of edward lee and bryan smith. jack ketchums The girl next door is where i draw the line tho. haha. More quiet stuff is also appreciated so long as it hits hard in its subtlety.
Mehmet wrote: "The ChosenAnyone like to buddy read this Edward Lee book with me when i finish Carnal Surgery ?"
I have the chosen. Are you reading it now?
No my friend, i am reading Carnal Surgery but once i am finished if you like we could do a Buddy read for The Chosen
Mehmet wrote: "No my friend, i am reading Carnal Surgery but once i am finished if you like we could do a Buddy read for The Chosen"Oh yea duh lol apparently I can’t read lol I don’t have that one so just let me know when u are ready 🙃
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