What Are You Reading?

[kingricefan]

John Steinbeck - Travels with Charley - read that one in school - I liked the way his poodle would make that little "ftttt" sound when he wanted something.

Just found a decent hardback 1st on Ebay for a great price! Apparently Steinbeck knew he was dying (and could go at any time as he had a bad heart) when he took this journey and wanted to see the country one last time. Now I've never read this book so it's going to be quite poignant when I do sit down to read it.

 

[Dana Jean]

Doing lots better now. Just still pretty weak. Went in late Monday night and got home Friday evening. I had a severe GI bleed. Just part of getting old.

John

Oh scary! I hope you are feeling better and they have a handle on all this.

 

[morgan]

Doing lots better now. Just still pretty weak. Went in late Monday night and got home Friday evening. I had a severe GI bleed. Just part of getting old.

John

I'm glad you are on the mend and pray you make a 100% recovery (and soon!). I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[skimom2]

I started The Dwelling (Susie Moloney)--a gift from our staropeace --, but got sidetracked by a book of short stories by Richard Matheson. I picked it up at that book sale yesterday and picked it up last night 'just to take a look'. Hours later, I was 3/4 through and loving every story They're nasty little tales, much akin to the nasty little Twilight Zone eps he wrote. The book is called Button, Button, and I'm very glad I bought it!

 

[skimom2]

Doing lots better now. Just still pretty weak. Went in late Monday night and got home Friday evening. I had a severe GI bleed. Just part of getting old.

John

I'm so sorry to hear that, John! Rest and heal-all prayers for you.

 

[Spideyman]

Doing lots better now. Just still pretty weak. Went in late Monday night and got home Friday evening. I had a severe GI bleed. Just part of getting old.

John

Healing Vibes an good thoughts. Get well. Take care.

 

[Blake]

Scientific American-August 2014.

 

[MadamMack]

A like this photo . . .like fine wine, better with time. Booyah!

 

[EMARX]

I finished Motive, by Jonathan Kellerman. He is still able to keep the Alex Delaware mysteries relevant and fresh and it seemed to me his prose style is more spare and punchy.

About two-thirds through The Secret History. What a twisted tale it is.

And I started The Rings of Saturn, by W G Sebald. This is my second foray into his work, and in this one the narrator is on a walking tour of north east Britain and it is the landmarks and such that send him and the reader of unexpected tangents that are fascinating as well as beautifully written.

 

[Mr Larry Underwood]

I think I just read a life-changing, consciousness-shifting book.
"The book on the Taboo against knowing who you are", by late philosopher and theologian Alan Watts. If you want something that tickles your brain and shoves away most of your preconceptions about the world, this is IT.

 

[Walter Oobleck]

finished The Red Pony...four stories...now on to The Pastures of Heaven, published in 1932 before Steinbeck was known.

 

[blunthead]

Doing lots better now. Just still pretty weak. Went in late Monday night and got home Friday evening. I had a severe GI bleed. Just part of getting old.

John

(((((John)))))

 

[Sarah25]

Just finished Joyland. I loved it so much. No one can turn a phrase or tell a story like King.

 

[ghost19]

Just finished Joyland. I loved it so much. No one can turn a phrase or tell a story like King.

Well said and so very true.

 

[HollyGolightly]

Doing lots better now. Just still pretty weak. Went in late Monday night and got home Friday evening. I had a severe GI bleed. Just part of getting old.

John

Well, glad to hear you are on the mend! I haven't had the nerve to read NOS4A2 yet. The first few paragraphs scared me too much.

 

[HollyGolightly]

I loved Joyland and Revival!

I am reading These Is My Words, a little gift from skimom2 - enjoying it very much - very sad at the moment, though.

 

[skimom2]

I loved Joyland and Revival!

I am reading These Is My Words, a little gift from skimom2 - enjoying it very much - very sad at the moment, though.

I'll bet I know where you are in it. *sniffle*

 

[Julie8195]

Reading The Bad Seed by William March a book from the 1950's-why? I have only seen the movie and always wanted to read the book!

 

[fljoe0]

Nine Meals - Mike Kilroy (2014)

I guess I've been in a post apocalyptic mood lately. I stumbled upon this one through the "kindle daily deal." The post apocalyptic world was been caused by a massive solar disturbance that wiped out all power, satellites, electronics and communication. And we all know when people don't have their electricity and other conveniences, they can get pretty ugly. I'm not too far in but I'm already willing to say that this is a good one.

 

[cat in a bag]

NOS4A2. It's really hard to read while in the ICU, so I just got home and have continued it.

John

Healing vibes and prayers being sent your way, John!