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[larah]

I am re-reading Anil's Ghost by Michael Ondaatje. And have Marie Antoinette: A Journey by Antonia Fraser on hold.

[Quezo]

i am re-reading the entire Dark Tower series from S. King. I have read them all before, but never all in a row. I read The Gunslinger when I was about 12 (circa 1984), and then read the rest of the series as they were released, with a couple re-reads here and there. The final book came out a few years ago. SO, I am revisiting this series that I have been reading, like, most of my life. I am on Song of Susannah, which is part 6. I plan on being done with the series by the end of the week. I am really enjoying them all in a row. When I am done, I plan on reading Monster Nation and Monster Planet, the follow-ups to Monster Island by David Wellington. After THAT... I am not sure.

Hell yeah!

Let me know when you're done (again) and we can have a chat.

[woodman]

I'm reading The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God by Etgar Keret - a collection of short stories that are just plain weird. I just finished The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon, which was pretty good but not Kavalier and Clay good. I'm usually reading 3-5 books at a time, but I'm taking it slow right now so I can get some school work finished. I'd also recommend The Road by Cormac Mcarthy.

[Chickenwarlord]

Reading Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson. He's long winded, but I love the added detail he provides.
Only serious historical fiction fans need apply.

[Cliffhanger]

Reading Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson. He's long winded, but I love the added detail he provides.
Only serious historical fiction fans need apply.

speaking of, I just finished re-reading Snow Crash. Its just as good the second time. ^^

[jhealy]

everyone should go out and read A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. it is my favorite book that i have read in a long long time. i drove matt insane alternately laughing out loud and crying all the way through it. it was awesome.

thanks kristin, i went out and bought this book and i was floored by how captivating and visual it was, i really felt like i was on this adventure with them.

[woodman]

everyone should go out and read A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. it is my favorite book that i have read in a long long time. i drove matt insane alternately laughing out loud and crying all the way through it. it was awesome.

thanks kristin, i went out and bought this book and i was floored by how captivating and visual it was, i really felt like i was on this adventure with them.

i am so glad!! i really loved it. i thought it was a beautiful book. he is one of my favorite authors.


ps... howdy stranger!


EDITE: DAMM! KRISTIN AGAIN, POSTING ON MATT'S ACCOUNT.

[ericj]

I haven't read anything in a looooong time, but this is a must read.



Basically, everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn, but what this book presupposes is: maybe he didn't.

[Quezo]

I haven't read anything in a looooong time, but this is a must read.



Basically, everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn, but what this book presupposes is: maybe he didn't.

I saw Eli on Charlie Rose and he wigged out or some shit.

Two weeks later we were really high on mescaline and some people came to get him some help.

He was wearing the same clothes he wore on Charlie Rose.

He escaped though.

He's good like that.

[mig50]

finished the rules of attraction earlier. next, i'll probably read the informers, which is the only easton ellis novel i have not read.

sometime soon, i'm hoping to findbright lights, big city by jay mcinerney; which is odd, because really the only books i read are by bret easton ellis.

[Jacki O.]

Just finished two graphic novels:

Whatever - Karl Stevens

Fun Home - Alison Bechdel

[weener]

Fun Home - Alison Bechdel

I loved this book.

[Jacki O.]

Fun Home - Alison Bechdel

I loved this book.

I really enjoyed it. I loved all the literary references.