What Are You Reading?

[skimom2]

Getting on with a few books right now. The Talisman and Wizard and Glass (for the umpteenth time each), Dead of Night (Jonathan Maberry), and a new NF book about scientists in Nazi Germany: The Fantastic Laboratory of Dr. Weigl (Arthur Allen). A good book week, as all are interesting in their own ways I still have a stack that I got at the book sale last weekend, too, but they'll just have to wait.

 

[Kurben]

Tonight before bed I will carry on with Nightmares and Dreamscapes. I am up to "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band". (I have read this story collection before, but the first time I just picked them out randomly. This time through I am reading them in order).

I love that one. A hell of a band indeed.

 

[Neesy]

I love that one. A hell of a band indeed.

It was made into a short film as well - have you see it yet?


It is in English but it seems to have Spanish subtitles.

 

[rudiroo]

I've always had difficulty getting along with other women. For the most part, the ones I've known have been way too catty and gossipy for my liking...

This is sad

I could never get along with men - bad judgement, bad luck, big mouth.
But without my female friends, I would have been Dead Right There, umpteen times

You can't always get what you want,
But if you try sometimes,
Well, you just might find
You get what you need.

 

[skimom2]

I got my pay!! And of course i just happened to wander in into a bookstore... They will be the death of me.... Bought 4 new books, one of them was Mark Lewisohn Tune in: All those years . The first volume in a three volume biography over the Beatles. Started really well and i have wanted to read it for a long time but could i wait for the library... No, of course not. I will end ruined in apartment with no food in the fridge and so much books i can't move around. Sorry to whine but but my character is too weak for bookshops. I saw it on the shelf, i picked it out, i saw the pricetag, i thought "Too much" and then i bought it anyway. I'm a weak man, weak!!

We might be book soulmates--lol. I've bought so many books lately that I need another bookshelf (so much for 'one in, one out').

 

[skimom2]

I borrowed this book "Gone Girl" from a neighbor of mine yesterday, gonna start it tonight. She says it's really good. Guess I'll find out soon enough

I'm interested in what you think when you get through it. I personally really liked the first third, liked the second third all right, and was deeply annoyed by the final third. I've had that experience with all of her books--great concepts, interesting execution until the last bit.

 

[morgan]

This is sad

I could never get along with men - bad judgement, bad luck, big mouth.
But without my female friends, I would have been Dead Right There, umpteen times

You can't always get what you want,
But if you try sometimes,
Well, you just might find
You get what you need.

I agree-it is extremely sad!

 

[morgan]

I had to put 1984 down for awhile-just not in the right mindset to finish that reread now. I hate not finishing a book, but sometimes I just can't. Started a reread of Hill's Heart-Shaped Box today. It is such a great book, I thought it might "cheer me up!" Also enjoying Nightmares & Dreamscapes for our Friday night book club ! (VultureLvr45 )

 

[doowopgirl]

I'm interested in what you think when you get through it. I personally really liked the first third, liked the second third all right, and was deeply annoyed by the final third. I've had that experience with all of her books--great concepts, interesting execution until the last bit.

I've only read Gone Girl of hers. The others just sounded like variations on a theme. I must agree with your evaluation.

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Inspired by Kurben, I'm reading an Agatha Christie novel called 4:50 from Paddington. I know I read this many years ago, but I barely remember it. Still, reading Agatha Christie is like visiting an old friend: There's always something familiar in the telling of the story and you know you'll have fun the whole time you're reading it.

 

[Kurben]

I'm interested in what you think when you get through it. I personally really liked the first third, liked the second third all right, and was deeply annoyed by the final third. I've had that experience with all of her books--great concepts, interesting execution until the last bit.

Youre exactly right! You start thinking this is great, then wondering a little "Wait a minute..." and then you are disappointed by the end. I have three of hers. Has she written more? Hasn't seen more anyway. She has, so far, not written the book she has in herself. Or do you think she's gonna stay this way? A big promise that we was never allowed to see bloom because of some inherited thing?

 

[Kurben]

Inspired by Kurben, I'm reading an Agatha Christie novel called 4:50 from Paddington. I know I read this many years ago, but I barely remember it. Still, reading Agatha Christie is like visiting an old friend: There's always something familiar in the telling of the story and you know you'll have fun the whole time you're reading it.

Oh wow! Thanks i think. To inspire somebody.... But must say that I personally are temporary out of my Christe phase. Reading Peter Ackroyds The History of England: Foundation. It starts in the Stoneage and takes us up to Henry VII (the one who deposited Richard III). I think History is fascinating and love to read books on it. But they must be welltold. To many writers of history write without really knowing how to filter their own enormous knowledge on to the pages. A narrative of some kind disappears in details. Good for references but not as fun to read. But this guy can tell a story and knows when to dwelwe a little deeper and when to lay off. The story flows. Have only got to William the conqueror so far but this is good!

 

[Kurben]

It was made into a short film as well - have you see it yet?


It is in English but it seems to have Spanish subtitles.

Never heard of it! Is the title the short storys title?

 

[Neesy]

Never heard of it! Is the title the short storys title?

If you watch past the intro - yes - it is the same title.

 

[Kurben]

Never heard of it! Is the title the short storys title?

Great video Nees, Thanks!!!

 

[Neesy]

Great video Nees, Thanks!!!

You are welcome - I like the part where

Spoiler: don't look! - it is gross!

Janis Joplin coughs and all the maggots come spewing out of her and land on the floor

 

[Kurben]

You are welcome - I like the part where

Spoiler: don't look! - it is gross!

Janis Joplin coughs and all the maggots come spewing out of her and land on the floor

Gross with big letters!!

 

[kingricefan]

Tabby's Small World. Started out pretty roughly, but it's going well now!

Is this your irst Tabby book? If so, please don't judge her on this one alona- sheis a fantastic writer. I highly recommend Pearl- I think it's her most accessible novel.

 

[AchtungBaby]

Is this your irst Tabby book? If so, please don't judge her on this one alona- sheis a fantastic writer. I highly recommend Pearl- I think it's her most accessible novel.

I've read The Trap before but am going back and reading her books in order. I like Small World but it's obvious it was her first novel. It's fine, though.

 

[Dana Jean]

I've read The Trap before but am going back and reading her books in order. I like Small World but it's obvious it was her first novel. It's fine, though.

I did not like Small World.