Sir Stewart Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Steve Martin's Born Standing Up - flew through this; he's so damn entertaining it reads like a monologue you don't want to end. I suppose growing up on his comedy records helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ordinary Beehive Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 The Shining by Stephen King. First time reading King. I'm not far along yet, but I'm already loving it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I read King's 'Bag of Bones' and 'Cell' recently. Was on a kick. Fun stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 The Shining by Stephen King. First time reading King. I'm not far along yet, but I'm already loving it. You may want to read these: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower  The Stand The TalismanBlack House Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 The StandI have to say, The Stand has to be one of my top ten books ever. Epic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 just starting...  How is this? It looks fascinating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodestar Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Through 8 of 10 stories in...  ... and am completely, utterly moved and blown away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 How is this? It looks fascinating. It is very interesting and well written. Right now I'm still in the ancient monster section and it talks a lot about where the ideas of the monsters may have come from, storytelling styles, and the philosophy behind the fear. It is not the fastest read but is not difficult, either. So far, I'd recommend it if is a subject that interests you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodestar Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Â Loved this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Through 8 of 10 stories in...  ... and am completely, utterly moved and blown away. Adding this to my reading list! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 "Ecotopia" by E. Callenbach. I read it in 1990 and thought I'd give it a second whirl. Doing so has aroused the utopianist in me again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Â Just read this for the second time. It's just as bleak (if not bleaker) the second time through ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Excellent toilet reading. Yeah, it's a bit lurid and voyeuristic, but that doesn't mean that it's not a good read. I like her writing style, too: very self-effacing and wry; perfect for somebody with her background. I am enjoying this more than I probably should.I saw her stage show of that. She's great, obviously incredibly likeable, but her story is just so harrowing. And wow, does she look old in person...  Steve Martin's Born Standing Up - flew through this; he's so damn entertaining it reads like a monologue you don't want to end. I suppose growing up on his comedy records helps.Yep, so very smart. Love the way he writes.  Recently finished: and Political melodrama is entertaining in any century! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I read King's 'Bag of Bones' and 'Cell' recently. Was on a kick. Fun stuff. I thought Cell was poor o be honest. Seemed like a clearing the decks sort of exercise. Lisey's Story, Duma Key and Under The Dome that came after are much, much better. As is the short story collection Just After Sunset. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 ^^I guess my enjoyment of Cell was certainly helped by my super-limited history of reading King. Now reading: Chuck Klosterman's IV and Tolkein's The Hobbit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Well, I mean it was ok for what it was but for a fan I kind of thought it was a bit by the numbers compared to his best stuff. Sorry for sounding like a twat there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Not at all (and since when do you apologize for sounding like a twat! ) - I actually wondered as I was reading what I'd think of it if I was more familiar with his stuff (past say, The Dark Half, chronologically). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Just finishing up Anna Karenina. My first time through it and I can certainly see why it's so highly regarded. Next up: Muriel Barbery's Gourmet Rhapsody.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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