The back of my eyelids every night. Muahahah
What are you reading?
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Oh and as far as books go i'm reading Gosts of Onyx By Eric Nylund. just started it.
"Identity" by Milan Kundera
"Flow" by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly
"Two-fisted Tales" EC Comics Archive Vol I
"Flow" by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly
"Two-fisted Tales" EC Comics Archive Vol I
I'm currently reading Michael Chrichton's State of Fear, which is REALLY good. I read his latest book, Next, but didn't care for it all that much.
Great suggestion, I'm a little over halfway through the book.
I just read Candide (Voltaire). Aside from the plague, pirates, warring barbarians, and Spanish Inquisition, its not much unlike my own life. Oh and I forgot the fact that I ain't that pvssy whipped 
I am half way through "Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves".
Gave me a whole new perspective on Buddhism and has some cool stuff. Some of it reads like a medical journal, but it's not too bad to get through.
Gave me a whole new perspective on Buddhism and has some cool stuff. Some of it reads like a medical journal, but it's not too bad to get through.
That sounds good. I've added it to my wishlist.
Up to my kneck in US Labor History, and Utopian and Dystopian texts... It's good to be a nerd.
I thought movies were so I could AVOID reading?
Actually, I will often read a book after I've seen the movie so I am left with a better mental picture. If I read the book and the movie sucks, then it sort of spoils it for me.
State of Fear by Michael Crichton
Crisis by Robin Cook
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
All 3 are very good, the first two raise some interesting social/political issues.
I just finished Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson. Not his typical work, and not a typical "guy" book, but it was a wonderful, beautiful story.
Up next is The Life of Pi...
Crisis by Robin Cook
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
All 3 are very good, the first two raise some interesting social/political issues.
I just finished Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson. Not his typical work, and not a typical "guy" book, but it was a wonderful, beautiful story.
Up next is The Life of Pi...
The last three books by Crichton were weak. I'm not sure where "State of Fear" falls in the chronology, but "Prey" for example was the suck.
Last three books I read, the book I'm reading and the next books I'm going to read are all by Christopher Moore
Last three books I read, the book I'm reading and the next books I'm going to read are all by Christopher Moore
I picked up Prey at Barnes and Noble the other day, but it didn't sound very promising, so I put it back. I did read Next, and yes, it was NOT one of his better books.
Isabel Allende's "The infinite plan". I don't know, it was on the shelf so I picked it up. Pretty good so far.
I've got "On the Road" by JK waiting on the shelf... now to find some time to read it. 
ugh, am I the only one that hated that book?I've got "On the Road" by JK waiting on the shelf... now to find some time to read it.
spoiler-Self-serving a-holes as characters just don't cut it for me no matter how true, fascinating and original the adventure was.-spoiler
Just finished Survivor by Chuck Palahchuck(sp?). It was my first book of his, and I'd say that it was okay. People rave about him, so perhaps this simply wasn't one of his better books.
I'm looking for a good fiction read. Any suggestions?
I'm looking for a good fiction read. Any suggestions?
Can you be more specific? What kind, style, humor, pace, narration...
Or what are some of the books/authors you've read that you'd like to find similar stuff?
No sci-fi or fantasy. Humor? Not in the mood right now.
Of the mainstream authors I've read, three stand out: Grisham, Koontz, and King.
Good question on pace. One thing I hated about Survivor was that the story took place over several years, but the book was over almost as soon as it started. I thoroughly enjoyed King's Dark Tower (but seven books? Damn!), so I'm not opposed to starting another series. What about The Stand? I know the basic story, but is the book worthwhile?
"Choke" is a pretty cool book by Chuck.
Irvine Welsh is another one of my favorites.......here's an Amazon link to some of his stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Ecstasy-Three-Tales-Chemical-Romance/dp/0393315819
http://www.amazon.com/Ecstasy-Three-Tales-Chemical-Romance/dp/0393315819
You guys rock. Thanks! I'll let you know what books I read.
Golden Compass movie starts today
Hope it's a good translation from the books as they rocked.
Reading now: Jim Butcher's book 4 of Alera, "Captain's Fury".
Actually put down Kage Baker's final book of The Company where the year 2355 is rapidly approaching, but her writing style now is like watching baby seals clubed to death.
I'm currently reading a ton of different articles on CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder)...I'm worried about the bees...D
Slaughter house 5
The Road
Kind of like Waiting for Godot meets The Road Warrior.
Kind of like Waiting for Godot meets The Road Warrior.
I can't believe a hippy like yourself hasn't already read it.I've got "On the Road" by JK waiting on the shelf... now to find some time to read it.
I recently read Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy. It was a great read, albeit disturbing at times. I highly suggest it.
Last week I finished Steroid Nation. It was a quick read, but only because I couldn't put it down. I found it fascinating to read a book that chronicled (sp?) the rise of steriod use in the US.
Now, Sin in the Second City. I am only about 20 or 30 pages into the book, so I can't vouch for its worth. The book tells the story of the Everleigh sisters and how they came to run the most popular brothel in the world. So far, so good.
Last week I finished Steroid Nation. It was a quick read, but only because I couldn't put it down. I found it fascinating to read a book that chronicled (sp?) the rise of steriod use in the US.
Now, Sin in the Second City. I am only about 20 or 30 pages into the book, so I can't vouch for its worth. The book tells the story of the Everleigh sisters and how they came to run the most popular brothel in the world. So far, so good.
It's a great book. The first in a long time that I had dreams about.
The polar bears fighting was cool. That was the lone bright spot. I get the feeling that the movie could have been better if it was twice as long.Golden Compass movie starts today
Hope it's a good translation from the books as they rocked.
Currently reading/waiting to be read:
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps
World War Z by Max Brooks
Money For Nothing by Donald Westlake
You saw it already? Today, early release?