I enjoyed that book a lot but it made me feel dirty after finishing it. The third story is more lighthearted (but still dark). The last one made me want to take a bath.
WAAAAAAY better than the movie. There's a bit of a split between Kubrick and King over the treatment of the novel by Kubrick. The book is soooooo much scarier...
Yeah, I think King wasn't happy because Nicholson seems crazy from the beginning instead of actually watching his descent into madness. I think King is not allowed to bad mouth the movie based on an agreement with him and Kubrick.
If you've never read Roberto Bolano, do so now. He died a few years ago and we lost a true genius. Start with "The Savage Detectives" and then read "2666." Awesome, awesome books...
I've thought about picking up 2666 but have hesitated because it has 4 billion pages.
Right now, I'm re-reading "Hearts In Atlantis" by King.
If you've never read Roberto Bolano, do so now. He died a few years ago and we lost a true genius. Start with "The Savage Detectives" and then read "2666." Awesome, awesome books...
I've thought about picking up 2666 but have hesitated because it has 4 billion pages.
Right now, I'm re-reading "Hearts In Atlantis" by King.
"2666" is definitely long, but once you get into Bolano's style, its an absolutely phenomenal book.
I haven't read "Hearts In Atlantis" but I own it. I love Stephen King, so I tend to pick up his books for cheap at used books stores and "Hearts" is on the list to read. Anything by King is usually a safe pick.
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I'm reading So You Wanna be A Rock 'n Roll Star by Jacob Slichter drummer for Semisonic, it is the worst tour book I've ever read. Anyone remember them? They did absolutely nothing. They're a 1 hit wonder from the mid-late 90s that sounded like every other 1 hit wonder from the mid-late 90s such as Fastball and Eve6 and Harvey Danger. Luckily it was a library donation and it's going back to the library donation shelf after I'm done with it
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I'm reading So You Wanna be A Rock 'n Roll Star by Jacob Slichter drummer for Semisonic, it is the worst tour book I've ever read. Anyone remember them? They did absolutely nothing. They're a 1 hit wonder from the mid-late 90s that sounded like every other 1 hit wonder from the mid-late 90s such as Fastball and Eve6 and Harvey Danger. Luckily it was a library donation and it's going back to the library donation shelf after I'm done with it
That's the "Closing Time" band, right? I'm pretty sure they did a song called "For the Love of the Game" for the movie...wait for it..."For the Love of the Game". I'm the only one in the world who knows this. Yes, I have that soundtrack and, yes, I like the song. :oops:
If you've never read Roberto Bolano, do so now. He died a few years ago and we lost a true genius. Start with "The Savage Detectives" and then read "2666." Awesome, awesome books...
I've thought about picking up 2666 but have hesitated because it has 4 billion pages.
Right now, I'm re-reading "Hearts In Atlantis" by King.
"2666" is definitely long, but once you get into Bolano's style, its an absolutely phenomenal book.
I haven't read "Hearts In Atlantis" but I own it. I love Stephen King, so I tend to pick up his books for cheap at used books stores and "Hearts" is on the list to read. Anything by King is usually a safe pick.
It's good. I read it when it came out and remember it had me a little choked up at the end. I just finished "Lord of the Flies" and the part about having "a stick sharpened at both ends" reminded me that I had seen it in a King book. I checked my Stephen King bookshelf and saw it was "Hearts in Atlantis" and here we are.
I'm reading So You Wanna be A Rock 'n Roll Star by Jacob Slichter drummer for Semisonic, it is the worst tour book I've ever read. Anyone remember them? They did absolutely nothing. They're a 1 hit wonder from the mid-late 90s that sounded like every other 1 hit wonder from the mid-late 90s such as Fastball and Eve6 and Harvey Danger. Luckily it was a library donation and it's going back to the library donation shelf after I'm done with it
That's the "Closing Time" band, right? I'm pretty sure they did a song called "For the Love of the Game" for the movie...wait for it..."For the Love of the Game". I'm the only one in the world who knows this. Yes, I have that soundtrack and, yes, I like the song. :oops:
Yeah that's them. To be completely honest the only reason I picked it up was b/c of the possible PJ mention :roll: It makes sense that they were on that soundtrack b/c they were signed by MCA and they put out the disc.
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A People's History of the United States- Howard Zinn
I can't believe that is still on my list. I have been wanting to read it for a long time. Some day i will find time to catch up on my list and get to this book!
A People's History of the United States- Howard Zinn
I can't believe that is still on my list. I have been wanting to read it for a long time. Some day i will find time to catch up on my list and get to this book!
Same, I got it for Christmas and keep putting it off
American Heritage - New History of the Civil War - Bruce Catton.
Having only the briefest knowledge of this, I thought I'd educate myself a little more. It's one of those books where every illustration is accompanied with a detailed description and lots of additional information so it's pretty heavy going.
This is the one I've been reading recently, but was kind of disappointed.
It gave me the impression that not every chapter was written with the same care and attention. I loved the first ones set during New York's very beginning at the time of the Dutch settlement, the Indians and the subsequent happenings during the Civil War but I lost interest after a while.
I was attracted by the whole concept of the book, though.
I have a stack of about 40 books that I need/want to tackle soon. Currently reading This All Encompassing Trip as well as Under the Dome. Next in the list is 2666 and East of Eden.
I always have ambitious goals for my reading, but can't seem to find the time!
"If you love someone, set them free... if someone loves you, don't fuck up" - EV
How do you like it? It is next on my list. My girlfriend loves Neil Gaiman, and I have never read a book by him, going to start his Sandman graphic novel series as well.
I just finished Sammy Hagar's autobiography where he exposes the foolish antics that took place while he was in Van Halen, as well as his life before and after Van Halen. I actually went to one of Sammy's book signings and he was the nicest, coolest dude. It's a shame that Ed and Al are lunatics and wasted many years of making great rock music. I'm a huge Sammy fan, by the way.
Sammy wrote about the tour that he and Roth did back in 2002 and how Roth was a complete wreck during the tour and only played his old Van Halen covers, while Sammy played a few VH songs, but also did his solo work and Montrose tunes. Sammy mentioned how his merchandise outsold Roth's merch on that tour by 4 to 1. Sammy also found it amusing how Roth would never come on stage with Sammy to do any collaborations after Sammy had asked Roth over and over to do this.
* Sammy gives Eddie Vedder some quick props in the book. He also mentions Scott Weiland and how Weiland refused to let David Lee Roth come on stage to jam with Velvet Revolver at the Rock Hall of Fame ceremonies a few years ago when VH was inducted. (Only Sammy and Mike showed up to speak on behalf of VH that night because of how dysfunctional the brothers and Roth were behaving.)
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I have a stack of about 40 books that I need/want to tackle soon. Currently reading This All Encompassing Trip as well as Under the Dome. Next in the list is 2666 and East of Eden.
I always have ambitious goals for my reading, but can't seem to find the time!
East of Eden is one of my all time favorites... have you read Steinbeck before? He's definitely in my top 5 authors. That one and Grapes of Wrath are legendary and he has plenty of other books that are fun or interesting like Cannery Row, The Pearl, In Dubious Battle, and of course - Of Mice and Men. I haven't read a book of his that I didn't enjoy immensely.
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
I have a stack of about 40 books that I need/want to tackle soon. Currently reading This All Encompassing Trip as well as Under the Dome. Next in the list is 2666 and East of Eden.
I always have ambitious goals for my reading, but can't seem to find the time!
East of Eden is one of my all time favorites... have you read Steinbeck before? He's definitely in my top 5 authors. That one and Grapes of Wrath are legendary and he has plenty of other books that are fun or interesting like Cannery Row, The Pearl, In Dubious Battle, and of course - Of Mice and Men. I haven't read a book of his that I didn't enjoy immensely.
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
I've read Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men a long time ago in high school, would love to give them a re-read. I received Cannery Row as a xmas gift, and it is in my stack to read. Looking forward to getting into East of Eden first
"If you love someone, set them free... if someone loves you, don't fuck up" - EV
I have a stack of about 40 books that I need/want to tackle soon. Currently reading This All Encompassing Trip as well as Under the Dome. Next in the list is 2666 and East of Eden.
I always have ambitious goals for my reading, but can't seem to find the time!
East of Eden is one of my all time favorites... have you read Steinbeck before? He's definitely in my top 5 authors. That one and Grapes of Wrath are legendary and he has plenty of other books that are fun or interesting like Cannery Row, The Pearl, In Dubious Battle, and of course - Of Mice and Men. I haven't read a book of his that I didn't enjoy immensely.
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
Good non-fiction I've read lately:
1. Home Team- Sean Payton (story of Payton coming to coach the Saints and their Super Bowl run.)
2. 13 Things That Don't Make Sense- Michael Brooks (story about big science mysteries...a little heavy to read but really interesting)
3. Not Without Hope- Nick Schuyler (story of the 2 NFL players and 2 ex-college players stuck in the Gulf of Mexico where three of them died. Nick is the only one who survived. Very quick, heartbreaking read. I think I read it in 2 days.)
4. The Checklist Manifesto- Atul Gawande (about how checklists can improve healthcare with examples of how they work in other walks of life. Really good, but I love Gawande and have loved all his books.)
I've read Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men a long time ago in high school, would love to give them a re-read. I received Cannery Row as a xmas gift, and it is in my stack to read. Looking forward to getting into East of Eden first
Cannery Row is such a simple story and a short book but if you like Steinbeck... you'll love this book. He seems to have recurring themes throughout all of his books.
I might try 13 Things That Don't Make Sense. I'm definitely into science and anything that provides more wonder to the universe and make me think that "we don't know shit." Like a wise man said, "once you stop believing in magic, you start believing in dangerous things like business and government" - Tom Robbins, another fantastic author.
Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
I've read Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men a long time ago in high school, would love to give them a re-read. I received Cannery Row as a xmas gift, and it is in my stack to read. Looking forward to getting into East of Eden first
Cannery Row is such a simple story and a short book but if you like Steinbeck... you'll love this book. He seems to have recurring themes throughout all of his books.
I might try 13 Things That Don't Make Sense. I'm definitely into science and anything that provides more wonder to the universe and make me think that "we don't know shit." Like a wise man said, "once you stop believing in magic, you start believing in dangerous things like business and government" - Tom Robbins, another fantastic author.
If I still had "13 Things.." I'd offer to send it to you, but I gave it to a friend. I totally had the "we don't know shit" feeling the whole time I was reading it.
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
Non-fiction is just about all I read. I'm not much for biographies either. What are you interested in?
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
Non-fiction is just about all I read. I'm not much for biographies either. What are you interested in?
oh geez... I'm kind of a rare breed I guess;
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Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
Non-fiction is just about all I read. I'm not much for biographies either. What are you interested in?
oh geez... I'm kind of a rare breed I guess;
anarchism, linguistics, philosophy, entheogens, writing, comedy, quantum physics, outdoor sports (kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, running), guitar and ukulele, farming, Carl Jung, sex, the early 90s sound, meditation, eastern religions, the I Ching, and "how to" books.
Hm, I'm not seeing much there that matches my reading. :think:
I seem to lean more toward current events, historical analysis, and what I recently learned are called "social histories," although I'm not sure I completely understand that term. I'm big on understanding why events happen. I don't like pat explanations and I don't like conspiracy theories either. So you'll find me reading books about terrorists or events like Columbine. I'm not morbid, I just want to understand.
Two excellent books that I read during the past year that probably qualify as social histories are The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan (about the Dust Bowl in the 1930s) and Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde by Jeff Guinn.
If you want some nonfiction suggestions, I'll once again plug librarything.com. It's free and when you list your books, there are always recommendations of similar books.
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I enjoyed that book a lot but it made me feel dirty after finishing it. The third story is more lighthearted (but still dark). The last one made me want to take a bath.
Yeah, I think King wasn't happy because Nicholson seems crazy from the beginning instead of actually watching his descent into madness. I think King is not allowed to bad mouth the movie based on an agreement with him and Kubrick.
I've thought about picking up 2666 but have hesitated because it has 4 billion pages.
Right now, I'm re-reading "Hearts In Atlantis" by King.
"2666" is definitely long, but once you get into Bolano's style, its an absolutely phenomenal book.
I haven't read "Hearts In Atlantis" but I own it. I love Stephen King, so I tend to pick up his books for cheap at used books stores and "Hearts" is on the list to read. Anything by King is usually a safe pick.
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That's the "Closing Time" band, right? I'm pretty sure they did a song called "For the Love of the Game" for the movie...wait for it..."For the Love of the Game". I'm the only one in the world who knows this. Yes, I have that soundtrack and, yes, I like the song. :oops:
It's good. I read it when it came out and remember it had me a little choked up at the end. I just finished "Lord of the Flies" and the part about having "a stick sharpened at both ends" reminded me that I had seen it in a King book. I checked my Stephen King bookshelf and saw it was "Hearts in Atlantis" and here we are.
Yeah that's them. To be completely honest the only reason I picked it up was b/c of the possible PJ mention :roll: It makes sense that they were on that soundtrack b/c they were signed by MCA and they put out the disc.
Tres Mts. 3/27/11
EV Solo:Providence 6/15/11 Boston 6/16/11 Hartford 6/18/11
PJ20 9/3/11-9/4/11
Concert Wishlist: I am Mine, Marker in the Sand, Parachutes, In Hiding, All Those Yesterdays, I Got Shit, Long Road, Light Years
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
Same, I got it for Christmas and keep putting it off
Having only the briefest knowledge of this, I thought I'd educate myself a little more. It's one of those books where every illustration is accompanied with a detailed description and lots of additional information so it's pretty heavy going.
It gave me the impression that not every chapter was written with the same care and attention. I loved the first ones set during New York's very beginning at the time of the Dutch settlement, the Indians and the subsequent happenings during the Civil War but I lost interest after a while.
I was attracted by the whole concept of the book, though.
I always have ambitious goals for my reading, but can't seem to find the time!
How do you like it? It is next on my list. My girlfriend loves Neil Gaiman, and I have never read a book by him, going to start his Sandman graphic novel series as well.
Broken, A love Story
Lisa Jones
Good read.
http://www.amazon.com/Broken-ebook/dp/B ... 44&sr=8-29
Sammy wrote about the tour that he and Roth did back in 2002 and how Roth was a complete wreck during the tour and only played his old Van Halen covers, while Sammy played a few VH songs, but also did his solo work and Montrose tunes. Sammy mentioned how his merchandise outsold Roth's merch on that tour by 4 to 1. Sammy also found it amusing how Roth would never come on stage with Sammy to do any collaborations after Sammy had asked Roth over and over to do this.
* Sammy gives Eddie Vedder some quick props in the book. He also mentions Scott Weiland and how Weiland refused to let David Lee Roth come on stage to jam with Velvet Revolver at the Rock Hall of Fame ceremonies a few years ago when VH was inducted. (Only Sammy and Mike showed up to speak on behalf of VH that night because of how dysfunctional the brothers and Roth were behaving.)
Gibson Amphitheatre (Los Angeles): 10/7/09
East of Eden is one of my all time favorites... have you read Steinbeck before? He's definitely in my top 5 authors. That one and Grapes of Wrath are legendary and he has plenty of other books that are fun or interesting like Cannery Row, The Pearl, In Dubious Battle, and of course - Of Mice and Men. I haven't read a book of his that I didn't enjoy immensely.
I'm having a tough time deciding what to read next but I'm leaning towards non-fiction. Has anyone ever read about Alred Korzybski or Benjamin Tucker? Or any other ideas on non-fiction works? I'm generally not a fan of biographies... looking for more of a work on a subject matter.
I've read Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men a long time ago in high school, would love to give them a re-read. I received Cannery Row as a xmas gift, and it is in my stack to read. Looking forward to getting into East of Eden first
Good non-fiction I've read lately:
1. Home Team- Sean Payton (story of Payton coming to coach the Saints and their Super Bowl run.)
2. 13 Things That Don't Make Sense- Michael Brooks (story about big science mysteries...a little heavy to read but really interesting)
3. Not Without Hope- Nick Schuyler (story of the 2 NFL players and 2 ex-college players stuck in the Gulf of Mexico where three of them died. Nick is the only one who survived. Very quick, heartbreaking read. I think I read it in 2 days.)
4. The Checklist Manifesto- Atul Gawande (about how checklists can improve healthcare with examples of how they work in other walks of life. Really good, but I love Gawande and have loved all his books.)
Cannery Row is such a simple story and a short book but if you like Steinbeck... you'll love this book. He seems to have recurring themes throughout all of his books.
I might try 13 Things That Don't Make Sense. I'm definitely into science and anything that provides more wonder to the universe and make me think that "we don't know shit."
If I still had "13 Things.." I'd offer to send it to you, but I gave it to a friend. I totally had the "we don't know shit" feeling the whole time I was reading it.
oh geez... I'm kind of a rare breed I guess;
anarchism, linguistics, philosophy, entheogens, writing, comedy, quantum physics, outdoor sports (kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, running), guitar and ukulele, farming, Carl Jung, sex, the early 90s sound, meditation, eastern religions, the I Ching, and "how to" books.
I seem to lean more toward current events, historical analysis, and what I recently learned are called "social histories," although I'm not sure I completely understand that term. I'm big on understanding why events happen. I don't like pat explanations and I don't like conspiracy theories either. So you'll find me reading books about terrorists or events like Columbine. I'm not morbid, I just want to understand.
Two excellent books that I read during the past year that probably qualify as social histories are The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan (about the Dust Bowl in the 1930s) and Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde by Jeff Guinn.
If you want some nonfiction suggestions, I'll once again plug librarything.com. It's free and when you list your books, there are always recommendations of similar books.
Maximum Ride/James Patterson
Brimstone/Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (re-read)
fade away...
I am at peace with my lust.....for Eddie.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say