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Post by plasticpepper on Feb 7, 2011 23:32:37 GMT -5
I don't know if I've ever even posted in this thread...if I have I'm sure I mentioned this book, but I don't think I have so I shall do it now...
...I cannot say enough good things about Peace Like A River by Leif Enger. And his second book, So Brave, Young, and Handsome was also really good. Highly recommend both.
I just finished reading Gone by Michael Grant and I'm starting in on the second in the series now. It's going to be a six-book series and only three are out so far, so that might discourage some people, and it's young adult lit which I'm sure will discourage people too...BUT if you're into YA stuff I found the first book quite good. One of the blurbs compared it to Lord of the Flies, Stephen King, and X-Men, which is a fairly apt description I'd say. I'd suggest looking into it if you liked Hunger Games and that sort of thing.
Post by TalonissinolaT on Feb 13, 2011 18:22:03 GMT -5
i just started Thelonius Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original by Robin D. G. Kelley...i heard it is really good and i really enjoyed two of his other books - Yo' Mama's Disfunktional!: Fighting the Culture Wars in Urban America and Race Rebels: Culture, Politics, and the Black Working Class
My new year's resolution was to read one book a month (so far I've read three this year... finally a resolution I can keep!). Anyway, I just finished a book called How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown. The author is the guy that discovered the 10th planet and it's his account of finding it and Pluto getting demoted. Funny and nerdy.
currently reading godless by Dan Barker. Pretty interesting thus far. About a guy who was an evangelical preacher involved in the christian music industry and ministry work and what have you who eventually went on to become one of the leading atheists in this country
Post by theshining on Feb 20, 2011 18:35:09 GMT -5
Don't have time to go through the 10 pages but if you haven't read Lunar Park by Bret Easton Ellis I highly recommend it. Wasn't a fan of American Psycho and so had little hope going in but, WOW great read!
Don't have time to go through the 10 pages but if you haven't read Lunar Park by Bret Easton Ellis I highly recommend it. Wasn't a fan of American Psycho and so had little hope going in but, WOW great read!
I tried to read American Psycho once. I couldn't get past the first few pages.
Just finished Winter Garden for a book group. It's a story within a story about Leningrad and family. Some of the writing was a little strained, I thought, but overall it was a pretty good story.
I hate to kill the Klosterman lovin', but from what I hear he's filled more with interesting points than substantial content.
Currently I'm re-reading Foucault's Hermeneutics of the Subject- which is pretty awesome. He's basically tracing back the idea of 'caring for oneself' from pre-philosophic Greece culture, to Greek philosophy, to early Roman philosophy and early Christian thought. The man is a complete genius!
Just finished Winter Garden for a book group. It's a story within a story about Leningrad and family. Some of the writing was a little strained, I thought, but overall it was a pretty good story.
Haven't heard of this one... may have to check it out.
Just finished two books in the past week: Skippy Dies and Marvelous Creatures
I didn't enjoy Skippy Dies so much; it was long (over 600 pages) in a way that was completely unnecessary. Maybe if I was more in touch with today's Irish youth I would have enjoyed it more.
Marvelous Creatures was better than I thought it would be... and I thought it was too short! (I know, I'm finicky with my books). You could tell the author was trying to channel Jane Austen with the time period and customs of that age and language, but she didn't quite achieve Austen's level. It was an interesting story nonetheless and partially true.
I just finished "Bad Monkeys" by Matt Ruff. It's a great, fun read with lots of twists and turns. Kind of reminds me of "Fight Club." Finished it in 24 hours as it was too fast and fun to put down.
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It's centered around Bonnaroo '02. Humorous fiction. For all you live show enthusiasts, you may get a kick out of it. You can get it now for only .99 cents!
Just finished two books in the past week: Skippy Dies and Marvelous Creatures
I didn't enjoy Skippy Dies so much; it was long (over 600 pages) in a way that was completely unnecessary. Maybe if I was more in touch with today's Irish youth I would have enjoyed it more.
I agree... I read Skippy Dies too, but it never "grabbed" me like some other ones have. I'm still trudging thru David Foster Wallace's The Pale King. That's not going so well, either; reading about tax accounting is about as fun as having a root canal. No, wait - at least with root canals, you get heady painkillers!
The last book I read in almost one sitting was Jonathan Tropper's 2009 NYT Bestseller, This is Where I Leave You. It was hysterical despite its subject matter (infidelity, death of a parent, dysfunctional families) and it make this shiksa want to convert to Judaism so I could experience sitting shiva with a family like his!
Also, if you haven't read Joshua Farriss' sophomore effort, The Unnamed, it's worthy of your time. I found it engrossing.
Has anyone read the Steig Larsson books (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, et al)? It took me five months to get into the first one, but ended up LOVING it. Read it and the second one obsessively until they were done. Currently, I am waiting on a family member to finish the third so I can steal it.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Has anyone read the Steig Larsson books (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, et al)? It took me five months to get into the first one, but ended up LOVING it. Read it and the second one obsessively until they were done. Currently, I am waiting on a family member to finish the third so I can steal it.
Yep, I've read all three! The first one is the best. The third one feels very incomplete (especially since he died right after he finished his draft) but it's worth the read just to finish up the series. It's a lot more political than the others... at times, I skimmed over sections.
I would also suggest checking out the films. (Not the American ones they are making, but the Swedish ones.) Almost as good as the books which is rarely the case for movies-from-books!
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Aug 12, 2011 3:04:22 GMT -5
About to finish DWD and have book 1 of The Black Company and Anathem on their way. I will probably read The Black Company first because I need a break from 1000 page books (last five I've read), but Anathem has me very intrigued. Anyone here have a chance to read it, thoughts?
About to finish DWD and have book 1 of The Black Company and Anathem on their way. I will probably read The Black Company first because I need a break from 1000 page books (last five I've read), but Anathem has me very intrigued. Anyone here have a chance to read it, thoughts?
I liked it a lot, the big descion with it is whether or not to read the appendix's and glossary. He tells you about this in the forward somewhat. It is a great book however.
A must read. It was an absoulute page turner in which I finished in a few days. I've never seen such a dark horror balanced with a great sense of humor. Think H.P Lovecraft meets Kevin Smith.
Post by Dave Maynar on Oct 1, 2011 20:32:07 GMT -5
1/3 the way through Clash of Kings. I love me some fantasy books.
I agree with what JHO said about the Stieg Larsson books. The third was missing something, and I sometimes felt I was reading it just to finish the series rather than because it was good.
Two authors that can shatter you: Julio Cortazar and Roberto Bolano
For Cortazar, read Hopscotch.
For Bolano, read 2666.
Both are highly addictive authors, and if their stuff clicks with you, you will find yourself buying and reading anything available. These are quack you up kind of books though...just a warning.
Original Dudezer was spot on.
Just finished The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders, really hilarious short book.
Which is what I needed after finishing 1Q84 by Murakami, which took me about 3 weeks because it's almost 1000 pages long.
1Q84 is on my To-Read List. I'm a fan of Murakami, but I've only read his short stories... which, if you haven't read, you should! Start with "The Elephant Vanishes".
Jess, I'm intrigued by King's new book but haven't put it on my reading list yet. Should I?