Read any good books lately? Any books period? 2

[Aaron]

Thought I would start this up in the thread it should be in.

Just finished "Bright Lights, Big City" by Jay McInerney
http://static.flickr.com/103/255301053_10cc3446c1.jpg

I enjoyed it. Very 80s. LOTS about cocaine.
It's strange though, while reading it I thought it would make a good film and then while googling the pic of the book (which I couldnt find of the copy I read but the above will do) I see that there was one made with Phoebe Cates, Keifer Sutherland and Michael J Fox!
Might have to track that down.

But yeah, good writer. Interesting tale. I'd definitely pick up more of his stuff.
God bless Heathrow airport book shops.

[Antonio_Bay]

Still on the Gunslinger.

But don't tut, I read 2-3 pages earlier this morning...


:p

[phit_demon]

You have been lost to the devil grass...

[Aaron]

I'm going to start "Mort" tonight.
I have put it off for longer than I should have,

[ZBarclay]

Still on the Gunslinger.

But don't tut, I read 2-3 pages earlier this morning...


:p
You should be ashamed.

[Jeremy Beadle]

Hammering through some stephen king short stories. The film may have been pish but 1084 was a creepy forty or so pages. Had a sort of smothering, eerie feel to it. The idea of a room fucking you up in a slow, stoned manner was :eek:

Needless to say, loads of bollocks in the film was never there in the book. Neither was Samuel L Jackson come to think of it.

[darthculain]

Just went through the Forgotten Realms 1st and 2nd Drizzt Do'Urden trilogies, not bad at all. Salvatore's usual not quite heroic fantasy, but a good read nonetheless.

Also just read most of David Gemmells Drenai series this week, for the bazillionth time, still as fantastic for ever.

About to go through the Wheel of Time again, because they rule so very much.

I love fantasy books :)

[Nitrogenycs]

You can not go wrong with F. Paul Wilson's 'Repairman Jack"

Excellent reads, and the Rokosh rule!

[Rob101]

I decided to just go into the library, closing my eyes, and pointing to find a book to read. I came out with Marily Manson's biography. A little twisted, but not that bad overall.

[darthculain]

I read that a couple of years ago, damn good read I thought.

[Antonio_Bay]

So, I've just finished reading the Gunslinger.

What a dire, pretentious, plodding, over hyped novel (And I trusted you board veterans before this)




....













I kid. :p


*** Possible Spoilers ***

In all honestly, I thought it all pretty meh in parts. I know its only the start of a larger story, but I found all the flashbacks involving Cort and Cuthbert, etc totally un-interesting. I didn't care about any of that - just catching up with the man in black.

I was also really intrigued with how Jake would be used between the two... only for him to fall down a hole.... * shrugs *

And lastly, when the two finally met, they made a fire and spoke a lot of mumble jumble that would only make sense if I were to carry on reading the series.

I felt like I'd learnt nothing. I think out of all the King books I've read, this is my least favorite - (but, hey, I gave it a try, right?)

Okay, I'm off to wiki to read the summaries on the rest of the series, but before all that...

* puts on armour. bolts on helmet. lifts shield *

Okay people, do your worse... ;)

[Erasmus Cunk]

I urge you not to give up on the series, especially after only having read The Gunslinger. Personally, I found it to be very different in feel to the rest of the series. I think King was trying to do something much more Sergio Leone-ish than his usual fare, and it resulted in rather a dry and dusty story.

At least try the next one (Drawing Of The Three, I think), and if you don't like that either, then I would say the Dark Tower's not for you. The main advantage that the next book has over the gunslinger is characters, which is King's best area, in my opinion. I found the Gunslinger somewhat lacking in that regard. Also the Gunslinger has such an oppressive setting; there's a feeling of claustrophobia throughout which makes for uncomfortable reading (at least for me, maybe I'm just a pussy, though), which the other books do not share.

Drawing of the Three is more normal King type stuff, I found: monsters, interdimentional doorways (literally), mobsters, multiple personality syndrome and a serial killer, to name a few elements of the story.

So I would advise you to read that one before deciding not to read the rest.

Oh, and if you didn't like the flashback bits, you ain't gonna like Wizard And Glass...

[Antonio_Bay]

I am tempted to buy audio books of volume two, just out of curiousity...just a little...


Oh, and if you didn't like the flashback bits, you ain't gonna like Wizard And Glass...

Meh, I'd just skip that one. :p

[BOP TILL U DROP]

...I promised my neice I'd read Prince Caspian again before we go see the movie.
http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~aahobor/Lucy-Day/Images/Covers-50/Prince-Caspian.jpg

[Rob101]

...I promised my neice I'd read Prince Caspian again before we go see the movie.
http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~aahobor/Lucy-Day/Images/Covers-50/Prince-Caspian.jpg
It's been a few years so I just started back at the beginning of the series.

[By-tor]

I urge you not to give up on the series, especially after only having read The Gunslinger...
At least try the next one (Drawing Of The Three, I think), Agreed.
It's here that all the characters come into play.

If you ain't hooked after "Drawing", it ain't gonna happen. I say thank ya.

[ZBarclay]

So, I've just finished reading the Gunslinger.

What a dire, pretentious, plodding, over hyped novel (And I trusted you board veterans before this)
;)
I wanted you to like it so badly. Curses.

[marksiwel]

I finished a book about Marine Corp Boot Camp, called "Boot" it was written in 1987 so its dated to say the least.

I also a few books shy of finishing the Sharpe Books.

Anyone know a company that will come and pick up books for you? Or donate them to troops over seas?

[Rob101]

Anyone know a company that will come and pick up books for you? Or donate them to troops over seas?
Ironically enough there is a website www.booksforsoldiers.com.
The American Red Cross is a good start as well.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

There is also Heroes for Heroes. They take all kind of portable media, games, comics and such and donate them to the troops. I am about to give them a bunch of my old(ish) comics.

[eggyman]

I'm reading The Stand for the second time. It's a great book, but quite big. Nearly finished. After that I've got a collection of Lovecraft to read :)

[ZBarclay]

I'm reading The Stand for the second time. It's a great book, but quite big. Nearly finished. :)
One of my favorite books of all time.

[marksiwel]

I've read "the stand" twice, the uncut Authors version. My Back still hurts.

I think it has to be one of the better if not best end of the world book.

[Lunchbox88]

God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens

[Rob101]

The Amityville Horror. The movies suck, but the book is really good.

[Antonio_Bay]

The Amityville Horror.

I listened to a Skeptoid podcast on how the whole thing was faked. However the photo of that ghost boys still scares the crap outta me.

[By-tor]

One of my favorite books of all time.Right there with ya, brother.

[ZBarclay]

Right there with ya, brother.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii310/ZBarclay/Funaki_indeed.jpg

[Cuclean]

I just finished "Guards Guards". The first of the Night Watch books in Discworld.

[phit_demon]

During my sabbatical I managed to go through American Gods, Tuesday's With Morrie and The Third Policeman all while maintaining a full-time GTA IV addiction.

[Cuclean]

I just started reading "The Shining" for the first time. A friend told me that the opening section dragged. One session reading and I've passed it and liked it. Creepy so far.

[By-tor]

I just started reading "The Shining" for the first time. Good god, kid, what took you so long? Get through the Man's catalog ASAP!!! :)

[Cuclean]

Good god, kid, what took you so long? Get through the Man's catalog ASAP!!! :)
I know. I have so many to catch up on. So far I've read The Dark Tower(not just the last one obviously, how lame would that be), Carrie, The Green Mile, Delores Claiborne, Cujo...and after this The Shining. I also bought Rose Madder and Needful Things... next ones my list, before I start the Wheel of Time and give up all social life I have left.

[12oz.Mouse]

Just finish Baghdad Express: A Gulf War Memoir by Joel Turpinseed
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SY7FR0YHL._SL500_BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg
Interesting, yet... boring.

[By-tor]

Not a bad read, so far...
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[Lotism]

Absolute Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross
http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/dc/0606/AbsoluteKingdomComeHC.jpg
Exceptional artwork and a great storyline. If you enjoy comics, this is a must have.

[C0rpseBride13]

i just finshed My Boring Ass Life (Kevin Smith)which inspired me to register here.
I am starting Stephenie Meyers Twilight tomorrow. Hope its good.

I am a huge fan of Stephen King, Bram Stoker, Anna Maxted, Anne Rice, Candace Bushnell, Terry McMillian, J.K. Rowling(i don't care they were great books) John Saul and many others.

[Omaru]

I'm currently reading Book of the Dead by Patricia Cornwell, I didn't realise when I got it but it's the most recent in a series of crime books about a forensic expert. I'm enjoying it so it's naturally i'll work my way through the rest of the series chronologically.

[By-tor]

I read this a while back...
http://www.preteristarchive.com/Books/images/general/historical/2005_rice_christ-lord.jpg
It is in the "first person" story of the young Jesus. Really good read.

[Rob101]

I just read Band of Brothers again. The things that those Soldiers went through during WWII is just remarkable.

[UWSDWF]

I've most recently been clearing through all the books by christopher moore (www.chrismoore.com/), his sense of humour is stellar and twisted.

[jeremy]

After watching "Downfall" as suggested by Kevin Smith (excellent by the way), I picked up The Meaning of Hitler (http://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Hitler-Sebastian-Haffner/dp/0674557751/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213884475&sr=8-1).

I'm half way through it but it's an interesting look into the rise and importance(?) of the man. The only caveat is that it's directly translated from german so each sentance has about 36 commas.

[Cheney]

http://www.nyla.org/content/user_1/Looking_for_Alaska.jpg and http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/zombie-survival-guide.jpg two very seperate books both in their own category but both are very entertaining, which means less of a chance of me strangeling my father :cool:

[jeremy]

http://www.nyla.org/content/user_1/Looking_for_Alaska.jpg and http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/zombie-survival-guide.jpg two very seperate books both in their own category but both are very entertaining, which means less of a chance of me strangeling my father :cool:

If you liked Zombie Survival Guide, check out Max Brooks other book World War Z. I thought it was better than any zombie book has a right to be.

[12oz.Mouse]

I gotta give to Max Brooks for his undying and unwaivering dedication to the subject. Zombies were like wine for me; I didn't care much for either until I had something to tell me what to look for and how to appreciate it.

That has to be the weirdest analogy I have ever made and I'm not sure if it even works, but at the end of the day, The Survial Guide has made me look at zombie movies in whole different way. Thanks Max.

[By-tor]

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n2/n13875.jpg
Just read it for the second time. Great read.

[ZBarclay]

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n2/n13875.jpg
Just read it for the second time. Great read.
What's it aboot?

[Antonio_Bay]

After picking up Salem's Lot at the second attempt of finishing it, I went and ordered a copy of The Running Man. (JK's insistence that it's far superior to the film has got me very curious)

[By-tor]

What's it aboot?
Tess Gerritsen (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/exact-author=gerritsen%2C%20tess/${0}) used to be a doctor, so it comes as no great surprise that the medical aspects of her latest thriller are absolutely convincing--even if most of the action happens in a place where few doctors have ever practiced--outer space.

Dr. Emma Watson and five other hand-picked astronauts are about to take part in the trip of a lifetime--studying living creatures in space. But an alien life form, found in the deepest crevices of the ocean floor, is accidentally brought aboard the shuttle Atlantis. This mutated alien life form makes the creatures in Aliens (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000ILDE/${0}) look like backyard pets. Soon the crew are suffering severe stomach pains, violent convulsions, and eyes so bloodshot that a gallon of Murine wouldn't help. Gerritsen brilliantly describes the difficulties of treating sick people inside a space module, and how the lack of gravity affects the process of taking blood and inserting a nasal tube. Dr. Watson does her best, but her colleagues die off one by one and the people at NASA don't want to risk bringing the platform back to earth. Only Emma's husband, a doctor/astronaut himself, refuses to give up on her. As we read along, eyes popping out of our heads, all that's missing is one of those bland NASA voices saying, "Houston, we have a problem--we're being attacked by tiny little creatures that are part human, part frog, and part mouse."
-from Amazon.com. I'm planning on checking some of her other books.

[NobodiesPodcast]

I'm a big reader. I have a book ALWAYS, or I feel like I'm going insane.
I love Stephen King. I read the Gunslinger/Dark Tower series a couple times over now, and love it so much. Keep reading. It ties nearly every book in his catalogue together.
I enjoy Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series. I love James Patterson and his Alex Cross series.
Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors. American Gods may be my favorite book of all time.
I also love Lee Child's Reacher series. Such a kick ass character.

I'm reading Kevin Smith's "My Boring Ass Life" right now. I can't believe how much I'm enjoying a book like this. Only Kevin could pull it off.

[Miguel Sanchez]

I'm reading a few books right now
American Scream: The Bill Hicks Story - Cynthia True
Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahniuk
And kinda going through a book about H.R. Gieger that i picked up.

Bill Hicks fo' lifey.

[Cheney]

After picking up Salem's Lot at the second attempt of finishing it, I went and ordered a copy of The Running Man. (JK's insistence that it's far superior to the film has got me very curious)

Less jam packed action but way more intriguing. I love that book.

[By-tor]

I've read all the "Vampire Chronicles", but now I've just starting reading back to the first, from "Queen Of The Damned". Lestat is truely my hero.

[BlueRoster]

Reading a book called Homicide right now. Written by David Simon (co-creator of The Wire) and its excellent. Simon spent a year with Baltimore homicide (where he met Ed Burns) and then wrote the book.

Really really good.

[Cheney]

Choke by Chuck Palahniuk/Author of Fight Club. Actually really interesting read.

[Miguel Sanchez]

I read that a while ago, it's awesome. They're making the movie of it currently methinks. I've read a bunch of his stuff, but curiously I have never read fight club. I don't wanna be the dick who had no idea of the book before the film who bought it solely 'cause of the film.

[jeremy]

I've read a bunch of his stuff, but curiously I have never read fight club. I don't wanna be the dick who had no idea of the book before the film who bought it solely 'cause of the film.

So what. I had never heard of Fight Club before the movie either. You can't be aware of everything. I saw the movie, it was great, then I read the book and it too was great.

Do yourself a favor and read it. It'll take all of two days.

[ZBarclay]

I love Stephen King. I read the Gunslinger/Dark Tower series a couple times over now, and love it so much. Keep reading. It ties nearly every book in his catalogue together.
It does? I thought it was just a stand alone fantasy series. ;) Ok, I'll admit it this time, the only reason I said that was with the express intent of being a dick.
I'm reading Kevin Smith's "My Boring Ass Life" right now. I can't believe how much I'm enjoying a book like this. Only Kevin could pull it off.
The only thing that Smith "pulled off" was the marketing. You can get almost all of his books for free by simply reading his blogs. It's almost shameful. But maybe I'm just angry because he's making money...and I'm not.

[Miguel Sanchez]

So what. I had never heard of Fight Club before the movie either. You can't be aware of everything. I saw the movie, it was great, then I read the book and it too was great.

Do yourself a favor and read it. It'll take all of two days.

I sorta know the plot now, reading it would just be like going through the motions.

[jeremy]

I sorta know the plot now, reading it would just be like going through the motions.

Yes but it's still a really good read. It's just as fast and witty as the movie. It's a different perspective on the same story.

[Antonio_Bay]

Finished The Running Man last night. Really enjoyed it. Much better than The Gunslinger.

It would definitely make for a new movie adaptation. Perhaps even a miniseries?



I think Bachman is a better writer than King...

[Antonio_Bay]

Finished The Running Man last night. Really enjoyed it. Much better than The Gunslinger.

It would definitely make for a new movie adaptation. Perhaps even a miniseries?



I think Bachman is a better writer than King...


EDIT - okaaaay, when I first posted, the posted wouldn't appear, so I wrote it again. And now it works. My bad.

[phit_demon]

Much better than The Gunslinger.
I have no Bay!

[By-tor]

Finished The Running Man last night. Really enjoyed it. Much better than The Gunslinger.

My bad.Yep, your bad, alright. ;)

[Antonio_Bay]

I have no Bay!
Yep, your bad, alright. ;)

Whoa, Roland Deschain backlash. Lucky...

http://www.dayofthedawn.com/lol-cats.jpg

:p

[By-tor]

It ain't over, yet. I'm guessing Barclay might have a thought on the matter. ;)

[ZBarclay]

Finished The Running Man last night. Really enjoyed it. Much better than The Gunslinger.

It would definitely make for a new movie adaptation. Perhaps even a miniseries?

I think Bachman is a better writer than King...

You're frackin' dead to me. You've forgotten the face of your father.

Finished The Running Man last night. Really enjoyed it. Much better than The Gunslinger.

It would definitely make for a new movie adaptation. Perhaps even a miniseries?

I think Bachman is a better writer than King...


EDIT - okaaaay, when I first posted, the posted wouldn't appear, so I wrote it again. And now it works. My bad.
Twofold.

[By-tor]

You've forgotten the face of your father.
Word.

[JK]

...
I think Bachman is a better writer than King...
...

I agree.

It's been... 17 years since I've read The Gunslinger or the Bachman collection (the paperback with Rage, The Long Walk, Roadwork, and The Running Man all in one) and I can recall much more about the Bachman books than The Gunslinger.

Sorry if that disappoints the followers of Roland...

[Antonio_Bay]

Bachman collection

I have thought of just buying the collective work.

The Long Work in particular sounds very interesting.

[JK]

I heard that The Long Walk was being made into a movie... can't remember when or if it's even true... guess I should look it up.

But I've got two beers in and another on it's way, so...

Rage would have made a good flick, but... Thanks a pant load, Columbine.

Roadwork... I liked that one a lot. One man giving a big 'fuck you' to the system.



I loaned my book to Christy Hughes way back in high school and never got it back. Now it's out of print. I believe the term is bollocks.

[Antonio_Bay]

I heard that The Long Walk was being made into a movie... can't remember when or if it's even true.

If you didn't look it up; Frank Darabont owns the rights and intends to film it sometime in the future (http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/mist/news/1689450/frank_darabont_and_stephen_king_reteam_for_long_wa lk).

[kdogg80]

I have a lot of books on musicians like Eric Clapton, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley and Jim Morrison. I also have Adam Copelands book one of Foley's and Kevin Smith's. I want to get Lewis Black's book and I am into Tattoos and have found a couple of pin up girl book I want to pick up.

[phit_demon]

That's nice.

[ZBarclay]

That's nice.
Be nice. Bully.

[Rob101]

Be nice. Bully.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q17/korn_child21/u-pot-sslg.jpg

I'm just saying.

[ZBarclay]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q17/korn_child21/u-pot-sslg.jpg

I'm just saying.
But...but...it's stainless. Are you saying I'm like teflon? Nothing sticks to me? I'm stainless? I'm the often wanted kitchen finish of the 21st century?







Or...is stainless steel the new black? Is that what you're saying? I hate you.

[Rob101]

It's as shiny as your head.

[By-tor]

It's as shiny as your head.Oh...Snap-ple
http://www.crazydogtshirts.com/catalog/snapple%20apple.jpg

[ZBarclay]

It's as shiny as your head.
I suffer from a medical condition that I cannot help. You sir...are now a bully. You have become what you hate. I hope you're happy. ;)

[Rob101]

Making fun of you makes me a bully? I think that there are people here that would disagree with you on that one. :p

[ZBarclay]

Making fun of you makes me a bully? I think that there are people here that would disagree with you on that one. :p
You're not getting my lunch money. My dad taught me to stand up to people like you. You're really just hurt and scared inside. Maybe you secretly just want to be friends, but you're too proud to ask. :D

[mitch_the_conquistador]

Hey, I'm reading Frankenstein, The koran, and Trainspotting these days. A bit of a wierd combination, but I guess that may be cause I'm a bit wierd. I mean why else would I have joined this group? :cool:

[ZBarclay]

Hey, I'm reading Frankenstein, The koran, and Trainspotting these days. A bit of a wierd combination, but I guess that may be cause I'm a bit wierd. I mean why else would I have joined this group? :cool:
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? I found that book dreadfully boring.

[Threadkiller]

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? I found that book dreadfully boring. I think that's why they make you analyze it from a Freudian or feminist point of view. Just to keep you awake while reading it.

Actually, I liked it.

[Jeremy Beadle]

If you didn't look it up; Frank Darabont owns the rights and intends to film it

It'll probably have a shit ending as well.


Sorry. It was.:mad:

[ZBarclay]

Sorry if that disappoints the followers of Roland...
You...you...wha...ye...you...I feel faint and sick.

It'll probably have a shit ending as well.
Sorry. It was.:mad:
Pack your things.

[JK]

The Gunslinger, for me, rates right behind The Bachman Books and The Stand, which still means they're 1, 2, and 3 on my list of all time favorites... No. 4 would be Eyes of the Dragon and 5 would be It. Six is the Lord of the Rings series...

[JK]

Incidentally, the only book to ever give me the heebie jeebies was Pet Semetary.

[Antonio_Bay]

Incidentally, the only book to ever give me the heebie jeebies was Pet Semetary.

I think its the chapters where Gage corners Jud, and the re-telling of 'Timmy' which gave me shivers.

[Antonio_Bay]

It

We have a health store not too far from here called, Pennywise. I don't go in there.


(Just to be sure)

[JK]

I think its the chapters where Gage corners Jud, and the re-telling of 'Timmy' which gave me shivers.

The bat-shit crazy sister with the hump, in the attic... creeped me right out.

[Antonio_Bay]

A few weeks back, a new housemate join our Big Brother house. From various angles she reminded me of someone. Couldn't put my finger on it, until I realised she reminded me of Zelda.

http://www.dayofthedawn.com/nicole.jpg

http://www.dayofthedawn.com/zelda.jpg

:eek: :eek:

[Lotism]

Bram Stoker - Dracula
I could not find image of the cover of the book I had. This thing must have multiple versions but I know I read the original. Great read.

[mitch_the_conquistador]

Bram Stoker - Dracula
I could not find image of the cover of the book I had. This thing must have multiple versions but I know I read the original. Great read.
That is a brilliant book!

I'm reading Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman today. Nearly finished it. Not really a fan of short story compilations normally. But this one's great. Up there with the Acid House in my opinion.

[Shäne]

I borrowed the first Gunslinger book off of my friend today and I'll probably start that tonight or tomorrow.

[Antonio_Bay]

I borrowed the first Gunslinger book off of my friend today and I'll probably start that tonight or tomorrow.

Hope you enjoy it! I found it hit and miiiiiiiss.

[phit_demon]

I'm 20 pages before the end of Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman.
I haven't had a second to polish it off today, what with packing and everything. I will say though that even without closure, I think it's a better read than American Gods, which I really liked.
It's also funnier.

I borrowed the first Gunslinger book off of my friend today and I'll probably start that tonight or tomorrow.
You've taken your first step into a larger world.

I'm jealous.

[Critical_Lemon]

One of the books we were sent at Salient for review this week is called 'What They Teach You At Harvard Business School' by a british bloke who's name I can't remember right now and can't be bothered looking up who took the MBA course there between 2004 and 2006. I'm nearly halfway through, picking it up whenever I'm in the office, and I've already laughed, been terrified, felt sorry for the bloke and been inspired to look into doing an MBA myself one day. Which is worrying because my mother is one of the heads of the MBA programme at my university, I may be becoming like her! *deer in headlights expression*

[ZBarclay]

Hope you enjoy it! I found it hit and miiiiiiiss.
Wha...you...I...I loved you once. Now I just feel sullied and used.


You've taken your first step into a larger world.

I'm jealous.
Seconded. I wish I could experience it for the first time...again.

[Antonio_Bay]

Wha...you...I...I loved you once. Now I just feel sullied and used.

You see; I thought my honesty would appeal to you. 'Guess not.


:p

[Shäne]

Are they really that good?
I should mention it will also be my first Stephen King book.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Hope you enjoy it! I found it hit and miiiiiiiss.

You have forgotten the face of your father.

[ZBarclay]

You see; I thought my honesty would appeal to you. 'Guess not.
:p
Didn't your mother ever tell you that it's ok to lie as long as it makes someone else feel good?

[Antonio_Bay]

http://www.sournsweet.com/wp-content/uploads/anne_ramsey_4.JPG.jpg

No, she didn't


:p

[ZBarclay]

http://www.sournsweet.com/wp-content/uploads/anne_ramsey_4.JPG.jpg

No, she didn't


:p
Oh, then here ya go...
http://www.sweetjanes.com/images/Baby%20Ruth.jpg

[By-tor]

Yet, again reading stuff I've picked up out of old boxes of books.
The Long Walk might still be the baddest flick ever done, if right. Now, I'm on to...

Skeleton Crew

The Mist
This one still is one of my favs. What they did with the end of the movie is still totally fucked, as far as I'm concerned. I repeat, there was hope at the end of the novella....

SPOILER, if needed:







not the movie. :mad:

[Cuclean]

Yet, again reading stuff I've picked up out of old boxes of books.
The Long Walk might still be the baddest flick ever done, if right. Now, I'm on to...

Skeleton Crew

The Mist
This one still is one of my favs. What they did with the end of the movie is still totally fucked, as far as I'm concerned. I repeat, there was hope at the end of the novella....

SPOILER, if needed:







not the movie. :mad:

You maniacs! You blew it up! Damn you, Damn yous all to hell!

[Antonio_Bay]

Just ordered The Dark Half. Couldn't find a copy of The Long Walk. :(

[By-tor]

Richard Bachman is your friend. ;)
http://www.fantabular.net/ab-bachmanbooks-2.jpg

[Antonio_Bay]

If he were, he would have stocked up on Amazon for me.

[neon vomit]

I'm about to read Dianetics. It should be interesting. Did I say interesting. I mean hilarious. He really knows his audience. Example, a footnote with the definition of articulate.

[Rob101]

All this Stephen King talk, I decided to read Salem's Lot again.

[ZBarclay]

All this Stephen King talk, I decided to read Salem's Lot again.
I'm jumping back into good old Steve as soon as I finish Watchmen and The DaVinci Code.

[Antonio_Bay]

I decided to read Salem's Lot again.

The only book of his I never finished.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

The only book of his I never finished.

It's my least favorite of his books, I don't think he really knew what he was doing with it. Loved Father Callahan coming back into the Dark Tower books though.

[ZBarclay]

It's my least favorite of his books, I don't think he really knew what he was doing with it. Loved Father Callahan coming back into the Dark Tower books though.
I liked it a lot. Gave vampires a realistic feel, like they could be your next door neighbor.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Well, you're wrong.:D

I felt that it treated vampires like a virus. If one feeds on you, you are then a vampire. I don't like that methodology. I prefer the idea that a vampire has to make a decision to turn you. It makes more sense to me.

It's all a matter of taste, I suppose.

[Antonio_Bay]

It wasn't even the methodology which put me off. Halfway through the novel and nothing of interest had really happened.

I do mean to go back to it. It's the only book on the shelf which hasn't been completed. Sometimes I can see it taunting me. It won't win.

[Jeremy Beadle]

Skeleton Crew

The Mist
This one still is one of my favs. What they did with the end of the movie is still totally fucked, as far as I'm concerned. I repeat, there was hope at the end of the novella....



Absolutely. I hated the film's ending. Just a sneaky piece of nonsense.

The Raft was another great short story, a bleak little bastard of a tale.

[Rob101]

I liked it a lot. Gave vampires a realistic feel, like they could be your next door neighbor.
I completely disagree with you. I agree that it made them seem like they were inhuman and that they were plagued. The Vampire Chronicles makes vampires seem more human.
The last 1/4 of the book was crap. I knew there was a reason I didn't completely finish the book the last time I read it.

[ZBarclay]

I completely disagree with you. I agree that it made them seem like they were inhuman and that they were plagued. The Vampire Chronicles makes vampires seem more human.
The last 1/4 of the book was crap. I knew there was a reason I didn't completely finish the book the last time I read it.
I never said that the Vampire Chronicles didn't make vampires seem human. I also never said that it was the most human portrayal OF vampires. I just thought that his treatment of them was good. I remember reading the book cover to cover in about 3 or 4 days. I never hit a spot I didn't like.
You've been very fight pickie lately where there's no fight to be had. If that's the way I seem when I roast newbies, I guess I should take a more in depth look at the way I interact, because it can be very off putting.

[Rob101]

I never said that the Vampire Chronicles didn't make vampires seem human. I also never said that it was the most human portrayal OF vampires. I just thought that his treatment of them was good. I remember reading the book cover to cover in about 3 or 4 days. I never hit a spot I didn't like.
You've been very fight pickie lately where there's no fight to be had. If that's the way I seem when I roast newbies, I guess I should take a more in depth look at the way I interact, because it can be very off putting.
Hmm, you lost me on that one. I was pointing out that Salem's lot was one of the worse representations of vampires in any setting and that the vampire chronicles actually interacted with the vampires to a point that made them human.
You're hitting hypocritical waters, don't slip.
I'll try back in a couple of weeks when your vaginal bleeding has stopped.

[ZBarclay]

Hmm, you lost me on that one. I was pointing out that Salem's lot was one of the worse representations of vampires in any setting and that the vampire chronicles actually interacted with the vampires to a point that made them human.
You're hitting hypocritical waters, don't slip.
I'll try back in a couple of weeks when your vaginal bleeding has stopped.
I was merely pointing out it seemed like the Vampire Chronicles association came from left field and that you were arguing with a statement that I never made. And I also was the first to point out that if that was the way that I come off when I'm giving a newb a hard time, that I'd gladly rethink my approach...because it's unpleasant. There is no vaginal bleeding, it just seems like lately you're arguing just for the sake of arguing...so I guess I see Aaron's point that he was making about me a week or so ago. It sucks the fun out of a room.

[Rob101]

Thanks, you have now ruined this site and taken all of the fun out of it. Fuck off.

[ZBarclay]

Nice.

[phit_demon]

The DaVinci Code.
Ewwwwwwwwww.

[Rob101]

I guess if you consider it nice to be a hypocrite, have at it, just don't ask me for help anymore.

[ZBarclay]

Ewwwwwwwwww.
I put off reading it for a long, long time...but so far I like the style. It's an easy read and doesn't come off clunky. I needed a break from Stephen King and the last time I did that, I made the mistake of switching to Dean Koontz which made me feel dirty and unfulfilled.

[ZBarclay]

I guess if you consider it nice to be a hypocrite, have at it, just don't ask me for help anymore.
Dude. Get over it. Seriously. For a person that pokes at new people even more than I do and with less provocation, you'd think you'd either A) have thicker skin or B) have a go with less personal investment. I disagreed with your point, and didn't understand where it was coming from. It felt like it was out of left field and was simply made for the sake of arguing for argument's sake. That was the way that I interpreted it. If getting pushback from someone on here makes you so uncomfortable, you need to seriously reassess your behavior. See: Aaron and my discussion from a week or two ago. I said something that pissed him off, I assessed it, took stock of how it made him feel. We had our little tiff and no big deal. I also used his input to adjust how I've been posting lately because apparently it was making some waves. Let this be a fun place and stop throwing a temper tantrum.

[Aaron]

This is why we need more women on this board.
Too much sausage = too many fights.
We all get antsy and bitchy. We need women to keep us in line.

[JK]

Zens was lurking the other day, but didn't have anything to say, I guess...

:(




Regarding books: I just finished Eyes of the Dragon for the tenth or twelfth time. :)

[Antonio_Bay]

This is why we need more women on this board.
Too much sausage = too many fights.
We all get antsy and bitchy. We need women to keep us in line.

We need a lady induction day. Somehow.

I just finished Eyes of the Dragon for the tenth or twelfth time. :)

Still waiting for my copy of The Night Shift. Any recommended short stories to read first?

[Shäne]

This is why we need more women on this board.
Too much sausage = too many fights.
We all get antsy and bitchy. We need women to keep us in line.

Send out a call on Cabin Fever. A few ladies have signed up from your pimping, although they didn't stay long....

[Rob101]

Dude. Get over it. Seriously. For a person that pokes at new people even more than I do and with less provocation, you'd think you'd either A) have thicker skin or B) have a go with less personal investment. I disagreed with your point, and didn't understand where it was coming from. It felt like it was out of left field and was simply made for the sake of arguing for argument's sake. That was the way that I interpreted it. If getting pushback from someone on here makes you so uncomfortable, you need to seriously reassess your behavior. See: Aaron and my discussion from a week or two ago. I said something that pissed him off, I assessed it, took stock of how it made him feel. We had our little tiff and no big deal. I also used his input to adjust how I've been posting lately because apparently it was making some waves. Let this be a fun place and stop throwing a temper tantrum.
You are obviously too stupid to understand what I am saying, so leave it at that.

[ZBarclay]

You are obviously too stupid to understand what I am saying, so leave it at that.
I don't think you want to go claiming intellectual superiority as your ace in the hole, sir. That's the weak man's way out of a discussion. You're throwing a childish temper tantrum and it's really quite embarrassing. I'll chalk it up to your meds.

[Rob101]

Whatever guy. You've lost any support coming from me. Keep it up and I can easily undo everything I have done thus far.

Aaron, I'll help you out, instead of more females, less males works as well, i'll stick to the other board I post at.

[ZBarclay]

Whatever guy. You've lost any support coming from me. Keep it up and I can easily undo everything I have done thus far.

Aaron, I'll help you out, instead of more females, less males works as well, i'll stick to the other board I post at.
Dude. Seriously. Are you threatening me? Because I disagree with you? Weak. Your character (or lack there of) is seriously shining through.

[Rob101]

Dude. Seriously. Are you threatening me? Because I disagree with you? Weak. Your character (or lack there of) is seriously shining through.
Your brains or lack there of is seriously shining through. I'm done with you. But of course you can't comprehend it, as usual, and will continue whining without paying attention to anything that I'm writing, because that is what you do everytime. Your inability to comprehend what i'm saying is making this impossible to continue attempting to go on. I'm done with you and this board, I could care less, piss off.

[ZBarclay]

Your brains or lack there of is seriously shining through. I'm done with you. But of course you can't comprehend it, as usual, and will continue whining without paying attention to anything that I'm writing, because that is what you do everytime. Your inability to comprehend what i'm saying is making this impossible to continue attempting to go on. I'm done with you and this board, I could care less, piss off.
I think it's pretty childish that you are taking your disagreement with me out on the board itself. I think it's unfortunate that you would leave the board because you can't deal with the fact that one person doesn't share your opinion. I'm sure there are plenty of people here that enjoy your company and will miss you, but if that's your choice, then c'est la vie sir.

[jeremy]

Rob and Zac,

I think you guys need to sit down with a six pack of Zima, or perhaps your favorite berry flavored Seagrams, watch a little Lifetime (http://www.mylifetime.com/) and then discuss your feelings to really get to the root of the problem.

Either that or a cage match.

[Rob101]

It's dead until he get's on again.

[JK]

Zima... proof of Satan. They ought to just call it Lucifer Pee.

[Jeremy Beadle]

Still waiting for my copy of The Night Shift. Any recommended short stories to read first?

They're not for everyone, (er 1920's horror generally isn't) but Lovecraft and Ashton-Smith write some top drawer weird stuff. A bit like Poe but more surreal.
They wrote mostly short stuff so you can dip in and find something good. Either way it doesn't take up much time.

The Picture in the House or The Hound by Lovecraft are a good start.

[JK]

Robert E. Howard also a good read in the vein of Lovecraft.

[ZBarclay]

Rob and Zac,

I think you guys need to sit down with a six pack of Zima, or perhaps your favorite berry flavored Seagrams...
Do they make a Blackberry or a Rasberry?

[phit_demon]

I'm done with you and this board, I could care less, piss off.
Did I miss something?
I've nothing but good things to say about you, so I don't want you thinking I'm ganging up or anything, but did I miss a thread where some shit went down? :(

[Shäne]

Did I miss something?
I've nothing but good things to say about you, so I don't want you thinking I'm ganging up or anything, but did I miss a thread where some shit went down? :(

It was something about vampires from what I understand.:rolleyes:

[jeremy]

It was something about vampires from what I understand.:rolleyes:

No, I think Zac stole Robs Blackberry Seagrams...

The details are fuzzy.

[ZBarclay]

No, I think Zac stole Robs Blackberry Seagrams...

The details are fuzzy.
No, I'm fuzzy...or furry...either is accurate.

There was an open handed slap fight.
Feelings were hurt.
Someone over reacted.
The other party insisted that no one should leave the boards just because of an argument, and then more finger pointing and name calling ensued. That should bring you about up to date.

[Rob101]

Why do you have to be a bitch? An entire post, which is usual for you, that is wrong.
And as usual, you will continue to run your mouth to make yourself feel better and nothing but shit will spew out. Just another day for you.

[Lotism]

I guess I should take a more in depth look at the way I interact, because it can be very off putting.
I concur dude.

[ZBarclay]

Why do you have to be a bitch? An entire post, which is usual for you, that is wrong.
And as usual, you will continue to run your mouth to make yourself feel better and nothing but shit will spew out. Just another day for you.
Dude. Seriously. Eat it. Hard. You're acting like a little baby.

[Rob101]

Can. I. Get. Another. Period.
You've managed to cross the line past being a douche. You are throwing little quirks out there thinking your being funny or something but you fail to realize that there is no truth in it. I said I was done, but I managed to be right again, you can't shut your mouth. You should read some of your attempted insults and apply to yourself.

[phit_demon]

Stuff.
More stuff.
Additional stuff.
Even more stuff.
Further stuff.
Stüff.
Le stuff.
Stuffed.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/zoolander-mugatu-crazy-pills.jpg

[ZBarclay]

Can. I. Get. Another. Period.
You've managed to cross the line past being a douche. You are throwing little quirks out there thinking your being funny or something but you fail to realize that there is no truth in it. I said I was done, but I managed to be right again, you can't shut your mouth. You should read some of your attempted insults and apply to yourself.
I let it go, then Phitzy asked why there was so much animosity, so I explained it simply. I even went to the trouble to make fun of BOTH of us in the process. You find it so necessary to have the last word that you're simply disgracing yourself for that satisfaction. You're so busy trying to convince yourself that I'm in the wrong, you won't even let all of this die. Seriously, grow the fuck up dude. People are staying out of this for a reason, because it's stupid. Quit being "that guy" and let it go. All of your name calling and sludge dredging is doing nothing but making you look like a douchebag. You're not going to "win" this, because there's nothing to "win". Just maintain what's left of your dignity and Let. It. Go.

[Rob101]

Whatever.
Anywhoo.
I finished Salem's Lot with Firestarter and I'm about 3/4 of the way through and I am not impressed. Unless this gets better soon, I think I may be done with King books for a while.

[anabur]

I haven't gone back to it in a while, but the first book to come to mind was Glamorama by Bret Easton Ellis (author of American Psycho).
It would be hard to describe, but I can't imagine this book coming out now without a huge controversy. It starts as a story about insanely shallow socialites and devolves into...well, you have to read it yourself but I really like it. Don't be scared by the name

[Erasmus Cunk]

Robert E. Howard also a good read in the vein of Lovecraft.


Shit, yeah. I saw this and had to get it:

http://www.howardworks.com/gollancz-chroniclesofconan.jpg

I'd never read any Conan stories before, but I'm enjoying what I've read so far. Howard's attitude to women in his stories is hilarious; they're all either timid, delicate slave-girls who shriek and quiver with fear at the slightest provokation (and are often naked for no reason whatsoever), or are evil, power-hungry bitch queens, who use their sexual wiles to accomplish whatever nefarious scheme they're planning.

My favourite stories so far are the ones where the bad guy Conan is fighting is some spirit or demon or otherworldly monster, rather than a human.

The only thing missing from the collection is illustrations. I'd love to see some of the original illustrations that went with the stories in the pulp magazines they were first printed in. Actually, I think I've just cottoned on to why the slave-girls tend to be naked...

[Lotism]

The famous artist Frank Frazetta has done an outstanding job illustrating Conan. Just google Frazetta, I think he is most famous for that. I agree with others when they say he is Legendary. Check out some of his artwork.
http://www.rehupa.com/images/lancers_conan_conan_painting.jpg
http://www.rehupa.com/images/lancers_conan_usurper_painting.jpg
http://www.rehupa.com/images/lancers_conan_conqueror_painting.jpg
Legendary.

[Erasmus Cunk]

Superb! Thanks very much.

[Lotism]

Superb! Thanks very much.
No problem, enjoy.;)

[Cheney]

The Regulators-Richard Bachman/alias of Stephen King. Extremely good book, just takes time to get into the plot, also if I were to give any details it would somewhat ruin the book and we don't want that to happen now do we?

[phit_demon]

I'm currently reading this:

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/10330000/10339171.jpg

(Although the cover of my copy isn't nearly as interesting. It looks like an bad, early 90's techno video (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0349110018/ref=sib_dp_pt/203-3218247-7131965#reader-link).)

It's a cracking read so far. The man was clearly intelligent beyond any normal measure, although what surprises me most is just how funny and light it is in parts.
And yes, I did just hear about him after his tragic death, making me a lame-ass of herculean proportions, but so be it. I'm hooked.

[Lotism]

I am currently reading Tom Clancy - The Bear and the Dragon.
I have never read one of his books before. I am filling in for someone at a new building and they had a bookshelf and I just decided what the hell the man has a bunch out there I should give it a shot.

I must say this book is very interesting. It's primarily about Russia discovering the largest oil reserve as well as the largest gold mine in Siberia. These tremendously lucrative finds are much larger than any other in the world. More so than the Persian Gulf and Africa.
It basically tells the story from the different viewpoints of all the nations and individual people who are involved and what they are all doing about it. Naturally people want a slice. A good read so far and I recommend it.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0425180964.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[freetoaster]

Tom Clancy's a punk.

[Shäne]

I just finished the first Dark Tower book. I got more interested in it the more I read and now I can't wait to get my hands on the second one.

[Rob101]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a book to read that isn't written by a famous author? I have been reading a bunch of books lately by famous authors and I have been completely disappointed.

[JK]

Jim Thompson- wrote The Getaway, The Grifters, The Transgressors (reading that right now) and about 30 other books.

I like 'm. Hard boiled crime and punishment stories set on the fringes of society, originally published in pulp rags. He's not real famous- don't see a lot of his books at the big box stores. He collaborated with Kubrick on a few scripts.

[Rob101]

I'll check him out, thanks.
I have been reading more popular books lately and I am not finding them nearly as good as everyone else.

[ZBarclay]

I just finished the first Dark Tower book. I got more interested in it the more I read and now I can't wait to get my hands on the second one.
You have begun a wonderful journey sir.

[Lotism]

Tom Clancy's a punk.
Why do you say that?

[Firestone2489]

I just finished Brisingr. Call me gay, a fag or whatever I thought it was a good book.

[Rob101]

My dad sent me some books that I read in Jr High.
The Myth Adventures by Robert Asprin. I think there are 18 books in the entire series. The first 9 are really good. I haven't read past the 9th book for a long time, so I can't really remember the rest. The series follows the adventures of a magicians apprentence and his teacher, who is a magician that has lost his powers. The writing is geared for those in their late teens, but still good.

[JK]

Dude, I used to have the first fifty-two Hardy Boys books in hard back. I wish I knew what happened to 'em. Think my mom sold 'em at a garage sale :(

[Rob101]

Great Books!

[freetoaster]

Dude, I used to have the first fifty-two Hardy Boys books in hard back. I wish I knew what happened to 'em. Think my mom sold 'em at a garage sale :(

Those garage sales will eat your best stuff.

[freetoaster]

Why do you say that?

He's like the Steven King of epionage. He's interesting in very small doses of his very best. The rest of it is shit.

[Lotism]

He's like the Steven King of epionage. He's interesting in very small doses of his very best. The rest of it is shit.
Well it's the first I've read and I'll check out some others. Hopefully I don't run into one of those shit titles. I was thinking about the Hunt for Red October. The movie is awesome, hopefully the book is the same.

[BlueRoster]

So after years of trying to get through The Gunslinger (I'm not a fan of fantasy literature so it wasn't exactly up my alley), I finally just sat down and forced myself to read the damn thing.

It was ok, definitely not my favorite King book, but the last 10-15 pages peaked my interest enough for me to buy The Drawing of the Three.

Just got done reading The Drawing of the Three a couple of days ago and LOVED IT! Fantastic stuff.

Haven't started book 3 yet, but I can't wait.

In the meantime I found an out of print copy of Steven Soderbergh's sex,lies and videotape diaries. If you are at all interested in filmmaking be it as a filmmaker or just interested in the process and how movies are made, you HAVE to read this book. But be forewarned: its hard to find.

[By-tor]

So after years of trying to get through The Gunslinger (I'm not a fan of fantasy literature so it wasn't exactly up my alley), I finally just sat down and forced myself to read the damn thing.

It was ok, definitely not my favorite King book, but the last 10-15 pages peaked my interest enough for me to buy The Drawing of the Three.

Just got done reading The Drawing of the Three a couple of days ago and LOVED IT! Fantastic stuff.

Haven't started book 3 yet, but I can't wait.

'Tis the finest journey you'll ever take.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q199/bellahoney718/DarkTower.jpg

[ZBarclay]

So after years of trying to get through The Gunslinger (I'm not a fan of fantasy literature so it wasn't exactly up my alley), I finally just sat down and forced myself to read the damn thing.

It was ok, definitely not my favorite King book, but the last 10-15 pages peaked my interest enough for me to buy The Drawing of the Three.

Just got done reading The Drawing of the Three a couple of days ago and LOVED IT! Fantastic stuff.

Haven't started book 3 yet, but I can't wait.

I am physically and emotionally jealous of you right now. I wish I could experience it for the first time again.

[neon vomit]

'Tis the finest journey you'll ever take.
I am physically and emotionally jealous of you right now. I wish I could experience it for the first time again.

With you guys hyping it like this I practically have to start it now.

[Shäne]

I still can't find the second one. :(

[Antonio_Bay]

It was ok, definitely not my favorite King book, but the last 10-15 pages peaked my interest enough for me to buy The Drawing of the Three.
I was the opposite. It was those last few pages which disappointed me.

With you guys hyping it like this I practically have to start it now.
Go read a Richard Bachman story instead. Way better.:p
(Note: the above was said to cheekily evoke a reaction from several posters here. I'm feeling playfull... but seriously, the Bachman are better... :) )

I still can't find the second one. :(
It's available at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Three-Dark-Tower-Book/dp/0451210859/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223727290&sr=1-4), if that helps.

[ZBarclay]

Go read a Richard Bachman story instead. Way better.:p
(Note: the above was said to cheekily evoke a reaction from several posters here. I'm feeling playfull... but seriously, the Bachman are better... :) )
It's available at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Three-Dark-Tower-Book/dp/0451210859/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223727290&sr=1-4), if that helps.
Your words...they cut like an unkind knife...

[neon vomit]

Go read a Richard Bachman story instead. Way better.:p
(Note: the above was said to cheekily evoke a reaction from several posters here. I'm feeling playfull... but seriously, the Bachman are better... :) )

I heard Bachman is just a King wanna be. :rolleyes:

[Antonio_Bay]

I heard it was the other way round.

[Aaron]

I heard they're both gay.

[ZBarclay]

I heard they're both gay.
Did you see them at one of the meetings? ;)

[dexter89]

i'm in the process of reading Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, the man who also wrote Into the Wild. Into Thin Air is awesome so far and into the wild is one of my all time favorite books.

[Rob101]

I asked my wife to get me a biography from the library, so I am just finishing The Stone Cold Truth. Good book.

[BlueRoster]

If you're interested at all in presidential biographies, Stephen Ambrose's 1-volume bio of Eisenhower is freaking fantastic. There's a 2-volume out there that I haven't read, but the one volume, called Eisenhower: Solder and President (http://www.amazon.com/Eisenhower-Soldier-President-Renowned-One/dp/0671747584/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224024086&sr=8-1) is a really good read.

Also, David McCullough's book about Truman is also very good.

I have a thing for presidential biographies...

[BlueRoster]

I am physically and emotionally jealous of you right now. I wish I could experience it for the first time again.

Its really interesting how my view of this series has flipped completely. It took me so long to get started, but now I'm really into it. I started book 3 a few days ago...the bear is freakin strange...almost like something out of Lost...but of course, not as crappy... :)

Also, I'm told that Randall Flagg shows up eventually, which I'm really looking forward to b/c I'm a huge fan of The Stand (would put it in my top 3 books).

[ZBarclay]

Eisenhower: Solder and President (http://www.amazon.com/Eisenhower-Soldier-President-Renowned-One/dp/0671747584/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224024086&sr=8-1) is a really good read.

He was used to bind together electrical connections or copper pipes?

[BlueRoster]

He was used to bind together electrical connections or copper pipes?

Actually, Eisenhower was so kick ass they used him to bind together steel and platinum...

[neon vomit]

Diary Of A Drug Fiend By Aleister Crowley. Always a good read. I've read it 4 or 5 times.

[ZBarclay]

Actually, Eisenhower was so kick ass they used him to bind together steel and platinum...
Noice!

[phit_demon]

With you guys hyping it like this I practically have to start it now.
So me chiming in and seconding everything they said wouldn't matter? ;)

Seriously, you must read it. Those who have not read it have forgotten the face of their father.

[JK]

So me chiming in and seconding everything they said wouldn't matter? ;)

Seriously, you must read it. Those who have not read it have forgotten the face of their father.

It's you! :D

[phit_demon]

It's you! :D
Yup. I've been busy as shit with college, plus the lack of available interwebs was an issue. The amount of stuff I have to catch up on is insane. I'm going to be here 'til tonight at this rate.


I missed this place. \m/:D\m/

[Paper Mache]

I'm 3/4 of the way through the Gunslinger. I'm having trouble really getting into it, but I don't think it's the actual book that's the problem so much as my current frame of mind. I took a short break to read ... *gasp* the Twilight series (which completely embarrasses me to admit to because I am most definitely NOT a fifteen year old girl, but those books are like smack to me - it's ridiculous) ;)
I totally plan to go back to the Dark Tower books as soon as my lapse in judgment ends. I just know I'm going to get hooked soon - they're my kind of stories.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Even if the first one doesn't completely hook you, I don't see how the second one can't. Damn I love The Drawing of the Three. So great a read.

[neon vomit]

So me chiming in and seconding everything they said wouldn't matter? ;)

Seriously, you must read it. Those who have not read it have forgotten the face of their father.
If it makes me remember my father's face then I refuse to read it.;)
I will begin the journey sometime this week. :)

[By-tor]

Even if the first one doesn't completely hook you, I don't see how the second one can't. Damn I love The Drawing of the Three. So great a read.That, and Wolves Of Calla were probably my favs. And, The Wastelands. And, Wizard And Glass. Yeah, having a rough time picking a favorite. ;)

[freetoaster]

i'm in the process of reading Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, the man who also wrote Into the Wild. Into Thin Air is awesome so far and into the wild is one of my all time favorite books.

If you liked Into Thin Air follow it up with The Climb, by Anatoli Boukreev. http://images.rusbook.net/Books/General-9927KE/The%20Climb%20Tragic%20Ambitions%20on%20Evere-934100KEPT2/The%20Climb%20Tragic%20Ambitions%20on%20Evere-70KE.jpg
It's his take on the same tragic ascent of Everest. It makes a nice companion to Into Thin Air.

You would probably enjoy Krakeur's, Eiger Dreams too. It's a collection of short stories about climbing fanatics and woodsy loons of all kinds.
http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/13890000/13891712.JPG
"I'm not the kind of person that would eat dog-food or anything..."

[BlueRoster]

If you guys are into climbing-gone-wrong stories, and stories of survival, there's a great doc called Touching The Void (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379557/)--great stuff.

[Casualties army]

The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx.

Okay, I read it in a day, because to be fair there ain't a lot to it. But it was interesting to read, to see that a guy who was controlled by an addiction, still managed to write some of the best songs in rock.
Inspiration stuff. He's a lucky guy to get a second chance at life.

[chelsea_9]

i'm currently reading motley crue's "the dirt".
fantastic book, i highly recommend it.

i also finished chuck palahniuk's "snuff" and tucker max's "i hope they serve beer in hell".
snuff was okay. the premise of the story was really neat, but i thought some parts were dragged out... esepcially surprising because it's a wicked short book.
but max's book... hilarious. good griefuck. i couldn't read this on the bus because i'd look like such a tool trying to stifle my laughter.

[mitch_the_conquistador]

Am currently reading this for the the primo time. It's his best work, and that is saying something. It bobs and weaves in a conversational manner but never loses its flow. Fantastic!

http://sk1.yt-thm-a01.yimg.com/image/25/m2/2092891789

And I just finished this again. I love this book. So there!

http://sk1.yt-thm-a01.yimg.com/image/25/m4/2726671525

[freetoaster]

Just finished Hiaasen's Basket Case.
http://mostlyfiction.com/images/cover_L-A/basketcase.jpg
He's a funny fucker.

[Shäne]

The Drawing of the Three

Borrowed it from a friend the other day. Haven't gotten too far into it but it's getting interesting.

[By-tor]

As I said going back through an old box of King books. Just finished...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/c0/c465.jpg
and just started...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n0/n1776.jpg

[ZBarclay]

and just started...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n0/n1776.jpg

I really need to read that. I am sure that the movie didn't do it justice.

[Casualties army]

Love Stephen king. A prefer his books to the movies anyway. But not sure if its just because i generally prefer reading. Always have

[BlueRoster]

I really need to read that. I am sure that the movie didn't do it justice.

It didn't...except for the whole thing with Balky tearing paper into long strips...they reached the right level of creepiness and hilarity with that...but the rest, utter shite.

[By-tor]

It didn't...except for the whole thing with Balky tearing paper into long strips...they reached the right level of creepiness and hilarity with that...but the rest, utter shite.I believe you be talkin' 'bout The Langoliers, the first story in Four After Midnight. But, I agree, if it weren't for Balky that-made-for-TV movie would have been shit.

[BlueRoster]

I believe you be talkin' 'bout The Langoliers, the first story in Four After Midnight. But, I agree, if it weren't for Balky that-made-for-TV movie would have been shit.

You are right sir! I got my bad Stephen King adaptations mixed up...could happen to anybody...

[ZBarclay]

Love Stephen king. A prefer his books to the movies anyway. But not sure if its just because i generally prefer reading. Always have

Aside from The Stand the new Salem's Lot, and The Mist, King's movie adaptations have not been pleasant. A lot of it may be his writing style. He has this way of chewing through the story that doesn't translate well to the screenplay.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Aside from The Stand the new Salem's Lot, and The Mist, King's movie adaptations have not been pleasant. A lot of it may be his writing style. He has this way of chewing through the story that doesn't translate well to the screenplay.

Cough.standbyme.Cough.shawshankredemption.Cough.th egreenmile.Cough.misery.Cough.

[ZBarclay]

Cough.standbyme.Cough.shawshankredemption.Cough.th egreenmile.Cough.misery.Cough.

Stand By Me is one of the ten worst movies of all time. Shawshank and Greenmile are fine films, however.

[JK]

I thoroughly enjoyed the film adaptation of Graveyard Shift.

[ZBarclay]

I thoroughly enjoyed the film adaptation of Graveyard Shift.

Never seen. Perhaps I should check it out.

[JK]

http://www.obscurehorror.com/graveyard_shift.jpg

The effects are a little cheeseball but what horror movie from that period doesn't look a little cheeseball these days?

[ZBarclay]

http://www.obscurehorror.com/graveyard_shift.jpg

The effects are a little cheeseball but what horror movie from that period doesn't look a little cheeseball these days?

I actually prefer the effects from then to the blood and guts "realism" of now. I find it scarier. They show you everything now. There's no horror in that. It just desensitizes you.

[BOP TILL U DROP]

I actually prefer the effects from then to the blood and guts "realism" of now. I find it scarier. They show you everything now. There's no horror in that. It just desensitizes you.
Desensitize DEEEEZ NUTZ!

[Antonio_Bay]

Graveyard Shift.

Never knew of this film. Only read that story a few weeks back. (Just starting The Mangler.) I'd like to see how they expanded on a story only a few pages in length.

[By-tor]

Stand By Me is one of the ten worst movies of all time.
C'mon, how can you go wrong with a leech sucking on some kid's junk?

[RobinHoodDaffy]

I thoroughly enjoyed the film adaptation of Graveyard Shift.

Believe it or not, this was the movie my girlfriend and I saw on our first date. We were too young to get in, but they sold us tickets anyway.

[BlueRoster]

Aside from The Stand the new Salem's Lot, and The Mist, King's movie adaptations have not been pleasant. A lot of it may be his writing style. He has this way of chewing through the story that doesn't translate well to the screenplay.

I absolutely loathed the miniseries they made out of The Stand. I just don't understand why so much has to be changed. I have no problem with the normal modifications and changes that go into adapting a book into a film or miniseries. I get it and sometimes even enjoy it--Forest Gump is an example of a movie that is superior to the novel in every way.

But sometimes I think they just change stuff to cut corners and make it easier and in doing so they suck the life out of what could be great movies.

On top of that the acting and production value that go along with a made for TV movie/miniseries...its just more than I can take

Now, on the other hand, sometimes a good director can take a novel or short story, find powerful themes or elements that they like and then turn it into something entirely their own--the obvious being The Shinning. Another one would be Christopher Nolan's adaptation of his brother's short story "Memento Mori"

[phit_demon]

Stand By Me is one of the ten worst movies of all time.

Dude, seriously, that could be the stupidest thing you've ever posted.
Desensitize DEEEEZ NUTZ!

Bop, I think I love you. \m/:cool:\m/

[Lotism]

Tried to read The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud..
I couldn't! Every symbol or object or anything your dreaming of is somehow really genitalia. A tree is a penis, an umbrella opening is a hard on, a box or anything hollow is a vagina!
Too much cocaine and definitely some early sexual experience Or being exposed to sex at an early age have caused this guy to constantly relate everything to sex. What a mess.

[By-tor]

...have caused this guy to constantly relate everything to sex. And, the fuckin' problem is? :p

[BOP TILL U DROP]

C'mon, how can you go wrong with a leech sucking on some kid's junk?
You be the leech, I'll be some kid's junk.
...
Bop, I think I love you. \m/:cool:\m/

Oh, I know I love you...

[phit_demon]

Oh, I know I love you...

Well, you are only human after all. ;)

[Jeremy Beadle]

Cough.standbyme.Cough.shawshankredemption.Cough.th egreenmile.Cough.misery.Cough.

You got a cold mate, if so sort it the fuck out


:D
I'm just goofin. But The Mist was shit.

[Brains]

Too much cocaine and definitely some early sexual experience Or being exposed to sex at an early age have caused this guy to constantly relate everything to sex. What a mess.

Na brah, I think what he meant was that because the human forms sole function is to reproduce, all our bodies can focus on for a lifetime is sex and passing on the gene.
So I guess it makes sense that all your subconcious mind will constantly think about is continuing the line, and that thought or feeling or emotion or whatever your mind sees as thinking for itself will leak into your sleeping, conscious mind.

So yeah, Terry Pratchett is a literary genius, I recommend you check that shit out. He's witty, insightful, altogether a great author.

[Lotism]

Mein Kampf. Interesting read. Hitler was trying to say the following. If you click on this link it summarizes what his book is about in a couple of minutes.
http://filecabi.net/video/hitler_freestyle.html

[ZBarclay]

Dude, seriously, that could be the stupidest thing you've ever posted.


I'm tellin' ya dude. Watch it through again. Most homoerotic movie ever. Those kids are going to fuck.

[Cheney]

Bought "Everything's Eventual" which is basically put together like Night Shift and etc. Some of the stories I could have done without reading but the one's that really got my attention were "Riding The Bullet" "Everything's Eventual" "All That You Love Will Be Carried Away." and "In the Deathroom". To me "Everything's Eventual" and "In the Deathroom" didn't seem like King novels but it just goes to show he has a wider expansion of writing.

[BlueRoster]

Bought "Everything's Eventual" which is basically put together like Night Shift and etc. Some of the stories I could have done without reading but the one's that really got my attention were "Riding The Bullet" "Everything's Eventual" "All That You Love Will Be Carried Away." and "In the Deathroom". To me "Everything's Eventual" and "In the Deathroom" didn't seem like King novels but it just goes to show he has a wider expansion of writing.

I think my favorites were Autopsy Room 4 and Everything's Eventual. I've read all of the stories in the book, but I was originally introduced to them via the Audio book...Oliver Platt reads Autopsy Room 4 and its FANTASTIC!

[By-tor]

I'm tellin' ya dude. Watch it through again. Most homoerotic movie ever. Those kids are going to fuck.Think about it this way, Z. You, me, JK, Aaron, and Phitzy go out on a camping trip. Everyone here knows we love each other like brothers. It's all about the comaraderie. We all know we wouldn't do the other one(except, I'd do Phitzy), but we are still "brothers in arms". This is what I get out of this flick. Does that make the flick any better for ya? Think about it, bitch. ;)

[phit_demon]

We all know we wouldn't do the other one(except, I'd do Phitzy)

Natch. You're only human.

[By-tor]

Natch. You're only human.Gimme some sugar, baby.

[phit_demon]

Gimme some sugar, baby.

You wanna touch my boomstick? :eek:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1003/988120768_87c5ce1538.jpg

[By-tor]

You wanna touch my boomstick? :eek:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1003/988120768_87c5ce1538.jpg
And, I'm spent.

[phit_demon]

And, I'm spent.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/horses_quickdraw.jpg

[By-tor]

You have not forgotten the face of your Father.

[ZBarclay]

Think about it this way, Z. You, me, JK, Aaron, and Phitzy go out on a camping trip. Everyone here knows we love each other like brothers. It's all about the comaraderie. We all know we wouldn't do the other one(except, I'd do Phitzy), but we are still "brothers in arms". This is what I get out of this flick. Does that make the flick any better for ya? Think about it, bitch. ;)

First of all...I agree with all of that.
Secondly...I know what they were trying to do with the movie...the dialogue just made it pretty boy on boy. If ya know what I'm sayin'. :D

[By-tor]

Just finished The Tommyknockers while getting back home, today. And, now I'll be going back to this...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n0/n706.jpg
....after this one, guess where I'll be going? ;)