what are you reading? - Page 278

LifeDistortion · 05.11.2019, 03:48 PM

Back when IT Chapter 1 was headed to theaters I wanted to revisit "IT" the novel, so I listened to the audiobook, but not the recent one that's read by Steven Webber, I listened to the original, which I found online to listen to.

!@#$%! · 05.11.2019, 03:50 PM

my weekend homework

Rob Instigator · 05.13.2019, 09:30 AM

I finished BIG RED, a debut science fiction novel from a Dubliner, Damien Larkin. The publisher, dancing Lemur Press, sent me a review copy. The novel comes out tomorrow. https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...e-fiction.html

Rob Instigator · 05.13.2019, 03:01 PM

LOVED "BUTTHOLE SURFERS: What Does regret Mean?", the ultimate coffee-table book! https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...egret-not.html

Severian · 05.14.2019, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator

I finished BIG RED, a debut science fiction novel from a Dubliner, Damien Larkin. The publisher, dancing Lemur Press, sent me a review copy. The novel comes out tomorrow. https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...e-fiction.html

GENE WOLFE THOUGH?

Rob Instigator · 05.14.2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Severian

GENE WOLFE THOUGH?

I bought two Wolfe books the other day at half Price. Citadel of Autarch, and another one I cannot recall.....

so, yes, I am gonna finish up Book of New Sun.....

demonrail666 · 05.14.2019, 11:06 AM

Re-Reading James Ellroy's Black Dahlia

I don't know if I've ever read anyone who goes darker than Ellroy, in any genre.

Rob Instigator · 05.14.2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by demonrail666

Re-Reading James Ellroy's Black Dahlia

I don't know if I've ever read anyone who goes darker than Ellroy, in any genre.

The darkest shit I ever read is Andrew Vacchs hard-boiled and brutal short stories.

demonrail666 · 05.14.2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator

The darkest shit I ever read is Andrew Vacchs hard-boiled and brutal short stories.

Good call. Vachss is definitely brutal. He's a bit too preachy for me but no question he gets dark.

Severian · 05.14.2019, 04:38 PM

Did I mention I’m reading that “Blood and Fire” history of Westeros (Game of Thrones land)?

Well. I am.

It’s OK as methadone while I wait for Winds of Winter, but I wouldn’t recommend it to just anyone.

Maokia · 05.15.2019, 09:29 AM

I read "Idiot" Fedor Dostoevsky recently. Very good book.

SonicSleuth · 05.15.2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Maokia

I read "Idiot" Fedor Dostoevsky recently. Very good book.

My dog's name is Myshkin... after Prince Myshkin.

ilduclo · 05.16.2019, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SonicSleuth

My dog's name is Myshkin... after Prince Myshkin.

I used to own a “fyodor” car

Rob Instigator · 05.17.2019, 10:18 AM

Finished Cory Doctorow's RADICALIZED, a collection of 4 sci fi stories
https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...for-times.html

pony · 05.20.2019, 05:30 PM

reading this because people have been hyping it so much....so I decided to read it. I am halfway trough now and I am kind of annoyed with it. It has loads of references to lots of bands like Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Bikini Kill, etc., to hip books, movies.... But the references just seem like name dropping. It annoys me so much, because they really don't give anything to the story. I feel like the author will just seem very cool for knowing all of these bands. Can't wait to be done with this book.

!@#$%! · 05.20.2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pony

reading this because people have been hyping it so much....so I decided to read it. I am halfway trough now and I am kind of annoyed with it. It has loads of references to lots of bands like Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Bikini Kill, etc., to hip books, movies.... But the references just seem like name dropping. It annoys me so much, because they really don't give anything to the story. I feel like the author will just seem very cool for knowing all of these bands. Can't wait to be done with this book.

why suffer?

just throw it out/ gift it/ sell it/ stop reading

unless it’s homework

i never again in my life want to “have to” read another book i don’t want to read

AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT

only yes means yes

pony · 05.20.2019, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by !@#$%!

why suffer?

i was brought up christian

!@#$%! · 05.20.2019, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pony

i was brought up christian

read nietzsche. he might cure you.

plus— such a pleasure!

-

eta: i understand also the prose in the original is amazing. i can only read translation

tw2113 · 05.20.2019, 07:26 PM

Finished up "Down and Out In The Magic Kingdom" this weekend and dove right in to "Small Victories: The True Story of Faith No More" which I am thoroughly enjoying thus far.

Severian · 05.21.2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator

Finished Cory Doctorow's RADICALIZED, a collection of 4 sci fi stories
https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...for-times.html

BOOK
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NEW
SUN
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05.11.2019, 03:48 PM	#5541
LifeDistortion expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,457	Back when IT Chapter 1 was headed to theaters I wanted to revisit "IT" the novel, so I listened to the audiobook, but not the recent one that's read by Steven Webber, I listened to the original, which I found online to listen to.
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05.11.2019, 03:50 PM	#5542
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,582	my weekend homework
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05.13.2019, 09:30 AM	#5543
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,976	I finished BIG RED, a debut science fiction novel from a Dubliner, Damien Larkin. The publisher, dancing Lemur Press, sent me a review copy. The novel comes out tomorrow. https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...e-fiction.html __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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05.13.2019, 03:01 PM	#5544
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,976	LOVED "BUTTHOLE SURFERS: What Does regret Mean?", the ultimate coffee-table book! https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...egret-not.html __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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05.14.2019, 11:06 AM	#5547
demonrail666 invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18,510	Re-Reading James Ellroy's Black Dahlia I don't know if I've ever read anyone who goes darker than Ellroy, in any genre.
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05.14.2019, 04:38 PM	#5550
Severian invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11,746	Did I mention I’m reading that “Blood and Fire” history of Westeros (Game of Thrones land)? Well. I am. It’s OK as methadone while I wait for Winds of Winter, but I wouldn’t recommend it to just anyone.
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05.15.2019, 09:29 AM	#5551
Maokia empty page Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 6	I read "Idiot" Fedor Dostoevsky recently. Very good book.
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05.17.2019, 10:18 AM	#5554
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,976	Finished Cory Doctorow's RADICALIZED, a collection of 4 sci fi stories https://rxttbooks.blogspot.com/2019/...for-times.html __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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05.20.2019, 07:26 PM	#5559
tw2113 expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,148	Finished up "Down and Out In The Magic Kingdom" this weekend and dove right in to "Small Victories: The True Story of Faith No More" which I am thoroughly enjoying thus far. __________________ Shake shake
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