Book Talk discussion

Charlene wrote: "Recluse,
hence this invention, perhaps you've heard of it?
Kindle! : )

I know what you're saying. I recently read an oversized paberback in DTB format. I really had a hard time with it. Lugging i..."

I was reading Drood before I got a Kindle.

I was just busting you, my lovable Recluse.
A sad attempt to be funny. : )

Maybe it's just me, but I know exactly when my taste finally matured. 1978. If I liked it then, I still like it now.

Kealan wrote:

It makes me want to write an epic coming-of-age horror novel.

Doesn't everyone?

Marc wrote: "Kealan wrote:

It makes me want to write an epic coming-of-age horror novel.

Doesn't everyone?"

The question is; can they?

My money is on the Irish fella.

I finished Tamed. It wasn't terrible.

I started Wolf's Hour by McCammon. I don't know why, but I can't get the link thing to work. I am pretty sure I read this one back in the day, but I don't remember it.

The collection is out already! I'm told it's very good.

The other thing that is nice is that the publisher allows all of them to be loanable.

Kealan wrote: "Charlene wrote: "Kealan, so you didn't like Drood, or you got bored with it?
I can't believe you've never reread a book before. : )"

I was enjoying it, but found it easy to put down. I have to be..."

Kealan, definitely write a coming-of-age horror novel! Those are my favorites from Summer of Night (which I just finished a few weeks ago) to IT, A Boy's Life, The Body (aka Stand by Me), etc. I love them all for their nostalgic feel.

Do you think you can capture the feel of Americana authentically since you were raised in Ireland? I suppose research could take the place of experience easily enough...or would you write its setting in Ireland?

I have Drood in my TBR pile and just received The Terror in the mail today. Now if only a certain Irish author could get more of his books in paper form.....;)

I did find a hardcover copy of KIN, Kealan. I ordered it today!

Chris wrote: "I have been meaning to read "Summer of Night" for a while. You must really like it.

I am reading "Nanjing Requiem" by Ha Jin. I really enjoyed his "Waiting" which won either the Pulitzer or the N..."

Chris, I have heard of Ha Jin but haven't picked anything of his up yet. I do love stories from China and now I have a recommendation of his work. I will check him out; thanks.

The only thing I've read from China is the WalMart Employee Manual.

Recluse wrote: "The only thing I've read from China is the WalMart Employee Manual."

And every other how-to manual from every product you've bought in the last thirty years. So you've read plenty from China!

Sharon/ LFrog1386 wrote: "Recluse wrote: "The only thing I've read from China is the WalMart Employee Manual."

And every other how-to manual from every product you've bought in the last thirty years. So you've read plenty ..."

You dingaling.
Not printed in China.
Written by the Chinese goverment.

Why would the Chinese government write a WalMart employee manual, moron?? :P

Who do you think owns WalMart, the store that sells baby toys made with lead paint? Toxic dog treats? Milk spelled with an "R"?

Disney?

Try the Walton family, out of Bentonville, AR. I've even been there, in person and all! I didn't see Chairman Mao once, even if all their stuff comes from China!

The Walton's are a front.
Think about it.

The Walton's...?

Running a non-union shop in this country, with a Democrat in the highest office, that hasn't been called on the carpet for endangering consumers and ignoring any and all recalls.

Only one thing can explain that.

Diplomatic Immunity.

Conspiracy theorist, much? Stop drinking the freaking Kool Aid, rec.

Sharon/ LFrog1386 wrote: "Conspiracy theorist, much? Stop drinking the freaking Kool Aid, rec."

You're no fun anymore.

Sharon/ LFrog1386 wrote: "Recluse wrote: "The only thing I've read from China is the WalMart Employee Manual."

And every other how-to manual from every product you've bought in the last thirty years. So you've read plenty ..."

Please enjoy the service of hotel and let our employees hospitalize you!

ROFLMAO!

From the brochure I received today for Kung Fu Foot Spa Reflexology:

Reflexology is the science of squeeze one's feet.

Sign seen in China: "Dying right here is prohibited."

Another one: "Please don't accept strangler's invitation, so as not to be cheated."

Funny stuff. http://www.tripntale.com/trip/411/chi...

OMG one of them is a DVD cover of The Loin King 3!!!! bawaahahahahha!!!

http://s3.amazonaws.com/img.tnt/gdPvc...

http://s3.amazonaws.com/img.tnt/pQIVF...

Alright, who started this???

Just started something called Currency Of Souls by some Irish guy who I maybe heard of before. Not sure. It better not suck.

I heard his writing could suck the paint off a Buick.

I heard that, too, but I'm trying him anyway.

It's your Buick.

It could be, for only $2,000 down and $199.99 a month!

True, you can't get that kind of trunk space anymore....

I got an ebook copy of The Wicked

Just finished Currency Of Souls. Burke, you are the man! Another fantastic effort. Any book that channels the ghost of Dean Martin must kick ass!

Thanks for the post, Gator!

The Dean Martin scenes are great. So bizarre but way cool. Don't listen to people (except us, of course!)

You tell him, Gatorman! ;)

I'm enjoying THE WICKED, if I can ever get back to it.

I love 80s horror, I really liked MIDNIGHT RAIN, and your blurb for it sealed the deal.
Hopefully, I can get back to it this weekend.

I just started Mystery Walk. I'm on a McCammon roll here.

I was thinking the same thing. It's probably the only McCammon I haven't reread.

I don't even remember what Mystery Walk was about so I am sure it'd be almost like new to me. Maybe with a touch of deja vu.

Every day is a new day when your mind goes......

Tell me about it. Before my dad passed, we had to have SOME fun with his Alzheimer's....I think I might be going to hell for some of the stuff we did....;)

If I get there before you, I'll reserve you a room next to mine....... :P

Sweet. But will you remember me?

How could I ever forget you? ;)

Well if that Alzheimers kicks in, one never knows... you'll be in hell and won't even remember why!

But I'll still have you to remind me! ;)

Just started Slow Motion Riot.

I'm in the middle of moving & my hardcopy books are all packed, so I'm catching up on all my kindle books right now. This is going to be fun :)