What are you reading right now! - Page 21

Jeanie · 09 Nov 2006, 23:49

I liked EE as well, Chris. :)

J.

geordieloaf · 09 Nov 2006, 23:55

Just stated reading nobody true by james herbert. I couldn't put it down and was up until 3 this morning. god knows how i got up for work.
A quick review a guy has out of body experiences and while out of body he's murdered. Now he's on a mission to find his killer and protect his family. Nearly finished it and i have to say it is brilliant his best recent novel by far.

Sue K · 10 Nov 2006, 10:24

... still reading the book about Great Philadelphia Fans.. and imagine my surprise when i saw my late son-in-law get a mention in it ...

...

Hypnobabe · 10 Nov 2006, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Chris

Got to reccommend for the Dark Tower fans that they go get Everything's Eventual by Stephen king.

It is a collection of his novellas which features the prequel to the whole series. It is very good.

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Originally Posted by geordieloaf

Just stated reading nobody true by james herbert. I couldn't put it down and was up until 3 this morning. god knows how i got up for work.
A quick review a guy has out of body experiences and while out of body he's murdered. Now he's on a mission to find his killer and protect his family. Nearly finished it and i have to say it is brilliant his best recent novel by far.

I think I must live in an alternate universe - I read both of those about two or three years ago.... loved both, incidentally....

KebLou · 10 Nov 2006, 23:16

Decided to start reading The Fall Of Carthage by Adrian Goldsworthy again.

Sue K · 12 Nov 2006, 16:39

... still the Philadelphia Sports Fan book ...

needmoremeat · 14 Nov 2006, 15:35

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

that´s true it´s getting riddiculous near the end but I like his style to put sientific fact´s in his books. When you´re through you feel like you´ve studied astrophysics for years

Even if anybody wants to lynch me now, I have to say my favourite Crichton is still Jurassic Park

, followed by sphere

LOVE Jurassic Park! Movie and book! I want a baby T-Rex!
Not reading anything at the minute

Too busy with uni work although I'd love to curl up with a good book.

**allrevvedup** · 14 Nov 2006, 15:48

If Chins Could Kill, Confessions of a B Move actor by Vruce Campbell

Am about half way through it and it is really good

Debbi V · 14 Nov 2006, 16:38

Memoirs of a Geisha . . . . sat up until some ungodly hour watching the movie the other night and decided to read the book (they're always better)

Hypnobabe · 14 Nov 2006, 16:54

Tricks Of The Mind by the Croydon Love-God himself, Derren Brown.... Swoon....

geordieloaf · 15 Nov 2006, 00:38

Just finished Nobody True by James Herbert. Excellent book proper Herbert gripping story with lots of shocks.
I'm not sure what to read now it's a **** up between Ghost's of Crickley hall or Lisey's Story?

Hypnobabe · 15 Nov 2006, 12:36

I'm partway through Lisey's Story, not bad but a bit cofusing in places, (as well as the Derren Brown one) and got Crickley Hall to go... Did it that way 'cos I'm a bigger SK fan than JH, so if you start Crickley and it's good, let me know and I might start that too!

Ageing Bat · 15 Nov 2006, 12:42

Break no Bones - Kathy Reichs

geordieloaf · 15 Nov 2006, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Hypnobabe

I'm partway through Lisey's Story, not bad but a bit cofusing in places, (as well as the Derren Brown one) and got Crickley Hall to go... Did it that way 'cos I'm a bigger SK fan than JH, so if you start Crickley and it's good, let me know and I might start that too!

Ok i think i will start with crickley. I'm a massive Stephen King fan too, but i just think James Herbert is an easier read if you know what i mean. likewise let me know what you thought of Lisey's stoey.

Chris · 15 Nov 2006, 20:49

I am reading King's "Lisey's Story" but finding it very slow going for some reason so i expect that will be on my bedside table for some time to come as I dip into it.

Currently reading various stuff on secure online payments, CSS design (invented since i was at uni!!!) and assorted Tax Office documents.
For fun i have just finished Thud by Terry Pratchett and currently re-reading The Cuckoos Nest by Clifford Stoll. This is a fantastic book about a hunt in the 1980's for one of the first computer hackers. Some fascinating stuff for anyone who has ever wondered about the world of UNIX, the first interconnected networks and stuff.

mszee · 15 Nov 2006, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Chris

I am reading King's "Lisey's Story" but finding it very slow going for some reason so i expect that will be on my bedside table for some time to come as I dip into it.

Currently reading various stuff on secure online payments, CSS design (invented since i was at uni!!!) and assorted Tax Office documents.
For fun i have just finished Thud by Terry Pratchett and currently re-reading The Cuckoos Nest by Clifford Stoll. This is a fantastic book about a hunt in the 1980's for one of the first computer hackers. Some fascinating stuff for anyone who has ever wondered about the world of UNIX, the first interconnected networks and stuff.

I have Cuckoos Nest but never got to reading it yet...tell me what you think of it when you're done and whether you would recommend it to a ditzy...ummm...redhead I guess now????

Chris · 15 Nov 2006, 21:12

I've read it a few times - would recommend it without question.

mszee · 15 Nov 2006, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Chris

I've read it a few times - would recommend it without question.

Thanks...you can ask L96 what is going on with me and my book collection...she was suitably impressed...6 crammed bookcases and every closet containing bags and bags of books...don't think I can read it all in my lifetime...argh...frustrating...

Ageing Bat · 15 Nov 2006, 21:17

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Originally Posted by Chris

...... and assorted Tax Office documents.

Oh, I didn't realise you're into "Legalised Theft" by the Department of Stealth and Total Obscurity.

I've also (apart from the book in my previous post) been reading the latest Avon book and Wilkinsons christmas offers booklet.

Chris · 15 Nov 2006, 21:21

I am just about to write to that nice Mr Gordon "I'm a theiving so-&-so who has rigged the books to make it look like we aren't about to hit a huge crash" Brown to tell him I don't want to join this year so shan't be paying any subs.

geordieloaf · 17 Nov 2006, 12:38

Halfway through Ghost of crickley hall.
Have to say this plot has been done so many times before. A few times by Herbert himself (magic cottage, haunting).
It is well written and the few scares have been good upto now. I'm just hoping there's a good twist to come.
Let you all know when i'm finished.

Hypnobabe · 17 Nov 2006, 14:23

Finished Lisey's Story this morning, like Chris I found it quite slow to start with, and had trouble figuring out what bool meant, although you do seem to get that explanation in dribs and drabs as you go through...

It sped up quite a lot over the second half, although it reminded me a lot of Rose Red (I think that's what it was called, anyway, the one with the bull in the labyrinth) but I enjoyed it anyway, to the extent that I put stuff off to read it!

Will finish Derren, then start James Herbert

Chris · 17 Nov 2006, 21:13

Rose Madder

I'm currently on Special Agent by Candice DeLong which is fascinating. She was one of the early female FBI agents who went on to be the inspiration behind Candice Starling in the Silence of the lambs trilogy.

mszee · 17 Nov 2006, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Chris

Rose Madder

I'm currently on Special Agent by Candice DeLong which is fascinating. She was one of the early female FBI agents who went on to be the inspiration behind Candice Starling in the Silence of the lambs trilogy.

I am pretty sure King has both Rose Madder and Rose Red...well, not so sure but think so....

geordieloaf · 17 Nov 2006, 21:25

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Originally Posted by mszee

I am pretty sure King has both Rose Madder and Rose Red...well, not so sure but think so....

Yea King wrote Rose Madder, Rose Red was a tv film which he wrote. It was rose madder with the bull in the Labryrinth. lol

09 Nov 2006, 23:49	#501
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	I liked EE as well, Chris. :) J.

09 Nov 2006, 23:55	#502
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Just stated reading nobody true by james herbert. I couldn't put it down and was up until 3 this morning. god knows how i got up for work. A quick review a guy has out of body experiences and while out of body he's murdered. Now he's on a mission to find his killer and protect his family. Nearly finished it and i have to say it is brilliant his best recent novel by far.

10 Nov 2006, 10:24	#503
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	... still reading the book about Great Philadelphia Fans.. and imagine my surprise when i saw my late son-in-law get a mention in it ... ...

10 Nov 2006, 23:16	#505
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	Decided to start reading The Fall Of Carthage by Adrian Goldsworthy again.

12 Nov 2006, 16:39	#506
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	... still the Philadelphia Sports Fan book ...

14 Nov 2006, 15:48	#508
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,360	If Chins Could Kill, Confessions of a B Move actor by Vruce Campbell Am about half way through it and it is really good

14 Nov 2006, 16:38	#509
Debbi V Mega Loafer Join Date: 31.10.2003 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 1,364	Memoirs of a Geisha . . . . sat up until some ungodly hour watching the movie the other night and decided to read the book (they're always better)

14 Nov 2006, 16:54	#510
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	Tricks Of The Mind by the Croydon Love-God himself, Derren Brown.... Swoon....

15 Nov 2006, 00:38	#511
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Just finished Nobody True by James Herbert. Excellent book proper Herbert gripping story with lots of shocks. I'm not sure what to read now it's a **** up between Ghost's of Crickley hall or Lisey's Story?

15 Nov 2006, 12:36	#512
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	I'm partway through Lisey's Story, not bad but a bit cofusing in places, (as well as the Derren Brown one) and got Crickley Hall to go... Did it that way 'cos I'm a bigger SK fan than JH, so if you start Crickley and it's good, let me know and I might start that too!

15 Nov 2006, 12:42	#513
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Break no Bones - Kathy Reichs

15 Nov 2006, 20:49	#515
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I am reading King's "Lisey's Story" but finding it very slow going for some reason so i expect that will be on my bedside table for some time to come as I dip into it. Currently reading various stuff on secure online payments, CSS design (invented since i was at uni!!!) and assorted Tax Office documents. For fun i have just finished Thud by Terry Pratchett and currently re-reading The Cuckoos Nest by Clifford Stoll. This is a fantastic book about a hunt in the 1980's for one of the first computer hackers. Some fascinating stuff for anyone who has ever wondered about the world of UNIX, the first interconnected networks and stuff.

15 Nov 2006, 21:12	#517
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I've read it a few times - would recommend it without question.

15 Nov 2006, 21:21	#520
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I am just about to write to that nice Mr Gordon "I'm a theiving so-&-so who has rigged the books to make it look like we aren't about to hit a huge crash" Brown to tell him I don't want to join this year so shan't be paying any subs.

17 Nov 2006, 12:38	#521
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Halfway through Ghost of crickley hall. Have to say this plot has been done so many times before. A few times by Herbert himself (magic cottage, haunting). It is well written and the few scares have been good upto now. I'm just hoping there's a good twist to come. Let you all know when i'm finished.

17 Nov 2006, 14:23	#522
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	Finished Lisey's Story this morning, like Chris I found it quite slow to start with, and had trouble figuring out what bool meant, although you do seem to get that explanation in dribs and drabs as you go through... It sped up quite a lot over the second half, although it reminded me a lot of Rose Red (I think that's what it was called, anyway, the one with the bull in the labyrinth) but I enjoyed it anyway, to the extent that I put stuff off to read it! Will finish Derren, then start James Herbert

17 Nov 2006, 21:13	#523
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Rose Madder I'm currently on Special Agent by Candice DeLong which is fascinating. She was one of the early female FBI agents who went on to be the inspiration behind Candice Starling in the Silence of the lambs trilogy.