Today I just cracked into the 1,000+ page Under The Dome by Stephen King. With my speed, I oughta finish this around New Years.
Once you get into it, it's a quicker read than you think. I think I finished it in like 2 weeks!
So far it is a great read. I started it yesterday afternoon and I am already on page 74.
This was 5 weeks ago and I'm still reading it. I'm on page 640 now and it is a freakin great book. So many twists and turns, every character has their own storyline. I am really hoping they follow through and make this a mini-series.
Someone on fb posted something about beetroots and I remembered a book that I've read before and really liked and I started reading it again. It's called Jitterbug perfume and was written by Tom Tobbins.
Great read, also for the third time around :thumbup:
Hands down, my favorite writer ever. Consider the lobster is great. The tracy Austin is awesome. Really enjoyed the porn one too. That book is a great read.
I need to think about tackling infinite jest one of these days
"Infinite Jest" was the first thing by DFW that I read.
It is literally (no pun intended) amazing. The most entertaining thing I have ever read. I strongly recommend it.
"Infinite Jest" was the first thing by DFW that I read.
It is literally (no pun intended) amazing. The most entertaining thing I have ever read. I strongly recommend it.
He was incredibly gifted. My god...
:thumbup: That's been my bed book since January :oops: I think it's great, but maybe not the best book for bed. I've had big reading breaks in between :roll: I recommend it, too
Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
It surprisingly has a lot to say about the decisions between the rich and the poor that the Occupy Movement is protesting.
I remember reading that many years ago!
Now - Intro to Real Analysis by Manfred Stoll.... :shock: For a math class. Kinda slow going, like a page a half hour.
R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
0
F Me In The Brain
this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,650
Almost embarrassed to admit I had not read this yet -- picked it up at the airport yesterday and like what I have read thus far. I know I am the last person on planet earth to read this book but I figured I needed to check out what the deal was prior to the movie coming out. (The trailer looks/sounds incredible.)
Almost embarrassed to admit I had not read this yet -- picked it up at the airport yesterday and like what I have read thus far. I know I am the last person on planet earth to read this book but I figured I needed to check out what the deal was prior to the movie coming out. (The trailer looks/sounds incredible.)
I haven't read it.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Someone on fb posted something about beetroots and I remembered a book that I've read before and really liked and I started reading it again. It's called Jitterbug perfume and was written by Tom Tobbins.
Great read, also for the third time around :thumbup:
I love this book. Tom robbins is great. Fucked up and great.
...Just finished Life by Keith Richards. I could not put it down. Good thing I have spent so much time on airplanes in the last 2 weeks. If you haven't read it I can't recommend it enough.
Now I need a new book...
Don't fuck sheep. -EV 7/11/11
You can never have enough Neil in the mix. -EV 10/24/10
There's only one commandment: Don't be an asshole. -EV 5/6/10
0
F Me In The Brain
this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,650
Almost embarrassed to admit I had not read this yet -- picked it up at the airport yesterday and like what I have read thus far. I know I am the last person on planet earth to read this book but I figured I needed to check out what the deal was prior to the movie coming out. (The trailer looks/sounds incredible.)
I haven't read it.
300 pages in and it has me. The trailer for the film with the Zep in the background is what got my attention recently....that and it is a David Fincher film. Throw it in your queue if you like Mystery.
Almost embarrassed to admit I had not read this yet -- picked it up at the airport yesterday and like what I have read thus far. I know I am the last person on planet earth to read this book but I figured I needed to check out what the deal was prior to the movie coming out. (The trailer looks/sounds incredible.)
I haven't read it.
300 pages in and it has me. The trailer for the film with the Zep in the background is what got my attention recently....that and it is a David Fincher film. Throw it in your queue if you like Mystery.
I do like Fincher. I have too many books to read right now. I've heard about this book.
Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Someone on fb posted something about beetroots and I remembered a book that I've read before and really liked and I started reading it again. It's called Jitterbug perfume and was written by Tom Tobbins.
Great read, also for the third time around :thumbup:
How I choose to feel is how I am...I will not lose my faith, It's an inside job today.
Manchester Aug 17th 2009
Hyde Park June 25th 2010
Manchester June 20th & 21st 2012
Leeds July 14th 2014
I just started The Strangest Tribe - about Seattle in the 70's and 80's leading up to the 'grunge' scene. Great read so far! The new SK and book 3 of Song of Fire and Ice are next on the docket.
WI '98, WI '99 (EV), WI '00, Chgo '00, MO '00, Champaign '03, Chgo '03, WI '03, IN '03, MI '04, Chgo '06:N1 & 2, WI '06, Chgo '07, Chgo '08 (EV:N1), Chgo '09:N1 & 2, Chgo '11 (EV:N1), WI '11:N1 & 2, Philly '12, Wrigley '13, Pitt '13, Buff '13, Detroit '14, MKE '14, Wrigley '16: N1 & N2, Seattle '18 N2, Wrigley '18: N1 & N2, Fenway '18 N1, STL '22, St Paul '23 N2, Chgo '23: N1 & N2, Wrigley '24 N1 & 2
I just started The Strangest Tribe - about Seattle in the 70's and 80's leading up to the 'grunge' scene. Great read so far! The new SK and book 3 of Song of Fire and Ice are next on the docket.
Storm of Swords is one of my favorite fantasy books. It delivers the goods. It is the best book in the series so far IMHO
You will laugh, you will cry, and at one point you will throw the book across the room
Charlotte 00 Charlotte 03 Asheville 04 Atlanta 12 Greenville 16, Columbia 16 Seattle 18 Nashville 22 Ohana Festival 24 x2
I just started The Strangest Tribe - about Seattle in the 70's and 80's leading up to the 'grunge' scene. Great read so far! The new SK and book 3 of Song of Fire and Ice are next on the docket.
Storm of Swords is one of my favorite fantasy books. It delivers the goods. It is the best book in the series so far IMHO
You will laugh, you will cry, and at one point you will throw the book across the room
Second, it's one of the best books I've ever read fantasy or otherwise. Still working my way through book 5.
Murder City: Ciudad Juarez and the Global Economy's New Killing Fields
Only 50 or so pages in but it's insane.
That sounds like it could be a good read. Living in Texas, the border violence of the last few years has been mind blowing. I honestly don't know how people in the border towns can have anything close to a normal life anymore.
Murder City: Ciudad Juarez and the Global Economy's New Killing Fields
Only 50 or so pages in but it's insane.
That sounds like it could be a good read. Living in Texas, the border violence of the last few years has been mind blowing. I honestly don't know how people in the border towns can have anything close to a normal life anymore.
It's very good. It takes a little while to get adapted to his style of writing but once you get going it's great. Doesn't really sound like there is much of a normal life their anymore. Terribly sad. Does not portray the drug war the way our government and media do though.
Comments
This makes me really happy. Such a great book. Boo is my boy!
Don't fuck sheep. -EV 7/11/11
You can never have enough Neil in the mix. -EV 10/24/10
There's only one commandment: Don't be an asshole. -EV 5/6/10
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
This was 5 weeks ago and I'm still reading it. I'm on page 640 now and it is a freakin great book. So many twists and turns, every character has their own storyline. I am really hoping they follow through and make this a mini-series.
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
I know. You are all SHOCKED.
Interesting read, really.
It surprisingly has a lot to say about the decisions between the rich and the poor that the Occupy Movement is protesting.
Great read, also for the third time around :thumbup:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jitterbug_Perfume
"Infinite Jest" was the first thing by DFW that I read.
It is literally (no pun intended) amazing. The most entertaining thing I have ever read. I strongly recommend it.
He was incredibly gifted. My god...
:thumbup: That's been my bed book since January :oops: I think it's great, but maybe not the best book for bed. I've had big reading breaks in between :roll: I recommend it, too
I remember reading that many years ago!
Now - Intro to Real Analysis by Manfred Stoll.... :shock: For a math class. Kinda slow going, like a page a half hour.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
I love this book. Tom robbins is great. Fucked up and great.
...Just finished Life by Keith Richards. I could not put it down. Good thing I have spent so much time on airplanes in the last 2 weeks. If you haven't read it I can't recommend it enough.
Now I need a new book...
Don't fuck sheep. -EV 7/11/11
You can never have enough Neil in the mix. -EV 10/24/10
There's only one commandment: Don't be an asshole. -EV 5/6/10
300 pages in and it has me. The trailer for the film with the Zep in the background is what got my attention recently....that and it is a David Fincher film. Throw it in your queue if you like Mystery.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
Love that book!
I'm one-third of the way through Tom Robbins "Villa Incognita". That guy is just awesome to read....there's a treat on every page
Manchester Aug 17th 2009
Hyde Park June 25th 2010
Manchester June 20th & 21st 2012
Leeds July 14th 2014
I have about 100 pages left!
I just finished it yesterday. Thought it was great.
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Charlotte 03
Asheville 04
Atlanta 12
Greenville 16, Columbia 16
Seattle 18
Nashville 22
Ohana Festival 24 x2
You will laugh, you will cry, and at one point you will throw the book across the room
Charlotte 03
Asheville 04
Atlanta 12
Greenville 16, Columbia 16
Seattle 18
Nashville 22
Ohana Festival 24 x2
Second, it's one of the best books I've ever read fantasy or otherwise. Still working my way through book 5.
Only 50 or so pages in but it's insane.
It's very good. It takes a little while to get adapted to his style of writing but once you get going it's great. Doesn't really sound like there is much of a normal life their anymore. Terribly sad. Does not portray the drug war the way our government and media do though.