What are you reading? - Page 19

Cigargal · 04-13-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

Reading the whole Dark Tower series by Stephen King again. I think this'll be my 3rd time reading books 1-7 together.

So, is this good Stephen King?? We have the whole series at the library and I have never read it.

04-13-2009, 06:15 PM

I am reading the Amateur Magicians Handbook.

gettysburgfreak · 04-13-2009, 06:44 PM

taking a break from reading civil war books and am currently reading

The Rocket That Fell To Earth by Jeff Pearlman. Its about Roger Clemens and so far its a really good book. (Im on page 15)

maverickdrinker · 04-13-2009, 06:48 PM

Playboy

hotreds · 04-13-2009, 07:00 PM

Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message by Ravi Zacharias

Rockestone · 04-13-2009, 07:04 PM

The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver

lightning9191 · 04-13-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

Playboy

Nice

I finally finished "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" and started "The Five People you Meet in Heaven"

4WheelVFR · 04-13-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

So, is this good Stephen King?? We have the whole series at the library and I have never read it.

It's some of his best IMO. If you can make it through the first book, which can be boring/slow, you will really like it. I have mixed opinions about the last 3 books, but even with the mixed opinions, it's an awsome series. My other King favs are Eyes of the Dragon, The Talisman and whatever the sequel was called, Rose Madder, 'Salem's Lot, and of course The Stand.

Cigargal · 04-13-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

It's some of his best IMO. If you can make it through the first book, which can be boring/slow, you will really like it. I have mixed opinions about the last 3 books, but even with the mixed opinions, it's an awsome series. My other King favs are Eyes of the Dragon, The Talisman and whatever the sequel was called, Rose Madder, 'Salem's Lot, and of course The Stand.

It, The Stand and Gerald's Game are my favs. I have never gotten over that story of being handcuffed to the bed...and Gerald dropping dead-whoot!

lightning9191 · 04-17-2009, 07:22 PM

I finished "The five people you meet in heaven" and have started "Black Mass" It's about the Irish mob in Boston and how them and the FBI got a little too close to each other.

Cigargal · 04-17-2009, 09:21 PM

After 200 pages of Savage Detectives I tossed it-piece of crap.

Reading Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner-excellent book!

04-17-2009, 10:03 PM

Patricia Highsmith's This Sweet Sickness. I've read a dozen of her novels, and enjoy the non-Ripley books a lot. She can write about social misfits and the disenfranchinsed/morally corrup like no one else.

04-17-2009, 10:06 PM

I think I've read 80% of King, agaisnt my better judgement. It's true, he needs an editor!!!! Duma Key was too long, too unfocused and there wan't any real payoff. It was like he tacked on the supernatural elements to an otherwise good yawn, er, yarn. Gave up on 4th part of Gunslinger. He seemed to be making it up as he went along to the detriment of story arcs and character. His next book coming out in Sept is about a Mane city that is covered by a dome. Um, Steve, seen the Simpsons movie recently...?

But like most fans of his "older, scarier" stuff, I stay with him hoping he'll surprise me.

Fumes · 04-18-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

After 200 pages of Savage Detectives I tossed it-piece of crap.

You got further than I did. It reminds me of the half a dozen times I've tried to read Pynchon... except that Pynchon can really write. I just can't read him.

qwerty1500 · 04-18-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bookman

I think I've read 80% of King, agaisnt my better judgement. It's true, he needs an editor!!!! Duma Key was too long, too unfocused and there wan't any real payoff. It was like he tacked on the supernatural elements to an otherwise good yawn, er, yarn. Gave up on 4th part of Gunslinger. He seemed to be making it up as he went along to the detriment of story arcs and character. His next book coming out in Sept is about a Mane city that is covered by a dome. Um, Steve, seen the Simpsons movie recently...?

But like most fans of his "older, scarier" stuff, I stay with him hoping he'll surprise me.

I gave up on King a long time ago. Nevertheless, hope dies hard and I gave Duma Key a try. I finished it but totally agree ... it was nothing like his older, scarier stuff.

Currently reading "Spade and Archer" by Joe Gores. It's promoted as a prequel to the Maltese Falcon. Good thing it's a short book because. so far, Maltese Falcon it's not.

pnoon · 04-19-2009, 12:20 AM

Just finished The Vanished Man by Jeffrey Deaver.
One of his best novels.

About to start Dead Aim by Iris Johansen

04-20-2009, 06:29 PM

The very best book I've ever read was called ADDICT by a guy named Stephen Smith; it's a true story about his growing up and getting addicted to amphetamines in the 60's in London as a result of being abused...he went on to take over 300,000 pills in hs life and his story is quite simply amazing. Very well written, funny, sad, emotional and witty all in one, almost like the film Shawshank Redemption in some ways and that's voted in many polls as the best film ever made.

Seek it out if you can, you'll not regret it..the best money you'll ever spend

RHNewfie · 04-22-2009, 05:51 PM

Millard J. Erickson's Christian Theology... just finished all 1253 pages of it!

VirtualSmitty · 04-22-2009, 08:27 PM

Just finished GJ Meyer's "A World Undone". Excellent read, burned through all 618 pages rather quick.

Starscream · 04-22-2009, 09:09 PM

Romeo and Juliet for the upteenth time.

04-13-2009, 06:15 PM	#362
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? I am reading the Amateur Magicians Handbook.

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gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: What are you reading? taking a break from reading civil war books and am currently reading The Rocket That Fell To Earth by Jeff Pearlman. Its about Roger Clemens and so far its a really good book. (Im on page 15) __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

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Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: What are you reading? The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver __________________

04-17-2009, 07:22 PM	#370
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: What are you reading? I finished "The five people you meet in heaven" and have started "Black Mass" It's about the Irish mob in Boston and how them and the FBI got a little too close to each other. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

04-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#371
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? After 200 pages of Savage Detectives I tossed it-piece of crap. Reading Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner-excellent book!

04-17-2009, 10:03 PM	#372
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Patricia Highsmith's This Sweet Sickness. I've read a dozen of her novels, and enjoy the non-Ripley books a lot. She can write about social misfits and the disenfranchinsed/morally corrup like no one else.

04-17-2009, 10:06 PM	#373
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? I think I've read 80% of King, agaisnt my better judgement. It's true, he needs an editor!!!! Duma Key was too long, too unfocused and there wan't any real payoff. It was like he tacked on the supernatural elements to an otherwise good yawn, er, yarn. Gave up on 4th part of Gunslinger. He seemed to be making it up as he went along to the detriment of story arcs and character. His next book coming out in Sept is about a Mane city that is covered by a dome. Um, Steve, seen the Simpsons movie recently...? But like most fans of his "older, scarier" stuff, I stay with him hoping he'll surprise me.

04-19-2009, 12:20 AM	#376
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished The Vanished Man by Jeffrey Deaver. One of his best novels. About to start Dead Aim by Iris Johansen __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

04-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#377
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? The very best book I've ever read was called ADDICT by a guy named Stephen Smith; it's a true story about his growing up and getting addicted to amphetamines in the 60's in London as a result of being abused...he went on to take over 300,000 pills in hs life and his story is quite simply amazing. Very well written, funny, sad, emotional and witty all in one, almost like the film Shawshank Redemption in some ways and that's voted in many polls as the best film ever made. Seek it out if you can, you'll not regret it..the best money you'll ever spend

04-22-2009, 05:51 PM	#378
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: What are you reading? Millard J. Erickson's Christian Theology... just finished all 1253 pages of it! __________________ σπένδομαι

04-22-2009, 08:27 PM	#379
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished GJ Meyer's "A World Undone". Excellent read, burned through all 618 pages rather quick. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

04-22-2009, 09:09 PM	#380
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: What are you reading? Romeo and Juliet for the upteenth time. __________________ Insert quote here.