Just about finished with Started Early, Took My Dog. What a ride! I definitely like her version of the private detective novels & will definitely be looking up her others.
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That's alittle risque, isn't it?
Haven't tried her. Will keep a look out!
Replay by Ken Grimwood
Intriguing and unique twist on time travel. Inspirational, fun, and poignant without being cloying.
Worth tracking down.
Intriguing and unique twist on time travel. Inspirational, fun, and poignant without being cloying.
Worth tracking down.
Just finishing Honour and Obey (I had to re-read the first book in the series since it had been a while), and then I'll start Atwood's new one (Stone Mattress).
Yes! A friend recommended this to me a few years ago (she said it was "her Bible"...which I'd have thought might have been The Bible, were she inclined to have such a thing, but anyway...).
The trope's quite well worn, and was even when the book was written, but it's a really good story and fun to read.
I have several SK novels ( scarfed up at garage sales) I haven't read, so finished one, "Dolores Claiborne" last evening, and am beginning "Rose Madder" today. I hate to admit it, but after just the first chapter of the latter, I'm thinking maybe I DID read it a long time ago. Hmm....Well, guess a re-read is in order, if so. As for Dolores' story, I enjoyed it very much. I love the theme of what's on top vs. what's underneath people's lives; it makes contemplating certain people I know so much more interesting!
Just finished Crouch End in Nightmares & Dreamscapes for the Discussion Group tonight. Now back to Revival...
After years of reading Anne Rice and having a love/hate/like relationship with her, I decided to try a book by her son, Christopher Rice. I am currently reading his latest, The Vines. So far it's OK. Nothing great. It's a southern gothic, so that appealed to me, but his writing is pretty mediocre.
If you like his Tarzan Books you might try his John Carter Books too.. With both books series go that the first 4-5 is ok and then it starts to sag. (i think anyway) The first John Carter book was called A Princess of Mars.
I agree with Ghost Story (absolutely his best) and Floating Dragon. Might add Koko to that one. its a novel of a bunch Vietnam vets trying to adjust to normal life but it is difficult. A kind of mixture between serial murder and Jekyll and Hyde. And of course 'Nam.
It took me countless tries and I finally did finish Koko. And then I wondered why it took me so long to get through such a good book. I've read it's partner (in the Blue Rose Trilogy) Mystery many times. And The Throat, just the once. The third one being the creepiest IMO.
I've only read three so far--Julia, If You Could See Me Now, and Ghost Story. I loved all three, especially IYCSMN. Miles is a great unreliable narrator.
The Trouble With Tribbles - The Making of - David Gerrold
I read the paperback of this when it first came out way back when and just recently picked up the ebook edition.
It's still a fascinating read into the original Star Trek's favorite episodes. Always intrigues me to see how a story idea evolves from the first pitch to the final product.
Gerrold's writing style makes it both a fun and educational read.
I read the paperback of this when it first came out way back when and just recently picked up the ebook edition.
It's still a fascinating read into the original Star Trek's favorite episodes. Always intrigues me to see how a story idea evolves from the first pitch to the final product.
Gerrold's writing style makes it both a fun and educational read.
Doubtful - it's fairly old - 1998. You'll have to either search for it on ebay or your local used book stores or libraries.
Reread The Green mile. Hadn't really planned to but i picked it up and then it wouldn't let me go. Really godd story. Isn't it strange the way many King stories have to sink their teeth in you as they were some kind of vampires and refuse to let go until you have finished reading the book. Really ruthless they are, they absolutely suck you dry. Other authors it is much easier to take a break in the reading.
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