Book Talk discussion

Just finished . Excellent book. Just started .

I liked THE RIDGE, too.

It was better than So Cold The River. Supernatural element worked better here.

Haven't read that one yet.

Gatorman wrote: "Just finished . Excellent book. Just started ."

The Ridge looks interesting. I'll have to check that one out--I love books with a supernatural element to them.

It's definitely worth it, Kimberly.

Gatorman wrote: "It's definitely worth it, Kimberly."

I added it to the "want to read" list!

Just started reading Currency Of Souls.

I added The Ridge as well.

Adam, I hope you enjoy COS!

I'm reading Blue World

Isaac, I just finished reading that one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! :)

I'm reading John Connolly's new novella. The Wanderer in Unknown Realms: A Novella. I like it so far, but it's very different from a Charlie Parker novel.

Kealan wrote: "Where us this available, Charlene?"

On Amazon, Kealan.
It's a Kindle single.

Here you are, good sir!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Wanderer-Un...

Charlene wrote: "Here you are, good sir!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Wanderer-Un..."

You beat me to it!

Currently doing another test reading, this time of a book of short stories called Fresh Cut Tails Tales set for publication later this year.

Jon Recluse wrote: "Charlene wrote: "Here you are, good sir!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Wanderer-Un......"

We think so much alike. :)

I hope you enjoy it, Kealan. I am, so far. :)

Charlene wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "Charlene wrote: "Here you are, good sir!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Wanderer-Un......"

Yes, we do. :)

Off Season by Jack Ketchum.

Charlene wrote: "Here you are, good sir!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Wanderer-Un..."

Thanks everyone--I just picked this one up, too.

I am finally starting Currency of Souls. I know that I don't have to read this one before reading Thirty Miles South, but my OCD won't let me read them out of order.
My Shelfari group is reading The Great God Pan this week, which is a short one...so I'm hoping to read both of Kealan's novels this week. Whoohoo for me!

I'm surprised at how much of Saturday Night At Eddie's I remembered as soon as I started COS. To me, that's a sign of a great author. The character came right back to me like that! *snaps fingers*

I read Thirty Miles South first, Charlene, and it didn't have any negative impact on my enjoyment of Currency. If I had known about the connection, though, I would have gone in order, as well. Both are tremendous reads.

Adam wrote: "I read Thirty Miles South first, Charlene, and it didn't have any negative impact on my enjoyment of Currency. If I had known about the connection, though, I would have gone in order, as well. Both..."

So CURRENCY is first, then 30 MILES SOUTH? I'm with Charlene on this one--it drives me crazy to read books out of order, even when it "doesn't really matter".

Kealan wrote: "Thanks folks! A new Milestone story "The Palaver" was just released in the BARBERS & BEAUTIES anthology, alongside stories by Gary Braunbeck, Tim Lebbon, Lee Thomas, Roberta Lannes, Fran Friel, Lis..."

Nice!

And I love the cover!

I just started Wendigo

I hope you enjoy it, Teresa. I've never read that one.

Hi Charlene! its one of those classics it was free on amazon so wanted to check it out :)

I know! I've been wanting to read it for a while now.

BTW-I've been thinking of you and your family-sending warm thoughts and good vibes. Best I can do, since I'm not religious. :)

Thanks Charlene.. my sister was staying with me..now my other nephew is..my mom is stable but tube going into her throat .. can't talk and unable to breathe on her own.. and a feeding tube in her stomach..stressful
as you know this started mid june

You need to take care of yourself too, Teresa. Try not to get too run down.

Teresa wrote: "Thanks Charlene.. my sister was staying with me..now my other nephew is..my mom is stable but tube going into her throat .. can't talk and unable to breathe on her own.. and a feeding tube in her s..."

*BIG HUG*

awhh..thanks guys.. Ive been going to the gym a lot..helps..did the bar only made me sick..lol ..so sticking with the gym

Teresa, still sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Currently reading .

Kealan, I read both Currency of Souls and Thirty Miles South of Dry Country since last week.
I truly did love them both and rated them both 5 stars.
Thanks so much for the great time I had reading them. :)

Jason, there is a certain point in Kin that is amazing. I am eagerly awaiting your reaction. :)

Charlene wrote: "Jason, there is a certain point in Kin that is amazing. I am eagerly awaiting your reaction. :)"

Well, i got to the rebirth scene. That was pretty f&$ked up. And of course, I mean that in a good way. I'll definitely write a review...always do. Should be done tonight or tomorrow (working long hours these days)

Also, need a paperback book to bring on vacation with me next week. What do you guys suggest next?

Going anywhere good jason?

Cancun... again. I made a promise to a friend, I gotta keep. I'll need a good book to keep me sane, or at least stop me from becoming more insane.

Jason wrote: "Cancun... again. I made a promise to a friend, I gotta keep. I'll need a good book to keep me sane, or at least stop me from becoming more insane."

You'll have fun plus nice to get away from home and be somplace completly different :)

Jason, that was the one! I'm glad that you're enjoying it. :)

If you haven't yet read Currency of Souls, I would recommend it highly. :)

Did you like HOL?

I just finished McCammon's Gone South. I loved it!

Don't work too hard, Kealan. :)

Kealan wrote: "Just reviewed it on here, Charlene. I did enjoy it (mostly.)

Gone South is a good one."

Charlene wrote: "Did you like HOL?

I just finished McCammon's Gone South. I loved it!

Don't work too hard, Kealan. :)"

Loved Gone South. What a quirky book for McCammon.

Kealan wrote: "And the beginning of his move away from horror."

It was actually the last one of his books I read. I was not thrilled with his move away from horror. Since, I have had several people advise me to try his newer work. Just not sure if it's up my alley.

Agreed.

Just finished GOAT DANCE by Douglas Clegg. Pretty good.
Also finished THE HOLE by William Meikle, which was fantastic!

Also just finished Joe Hart's OUTPOST. Loved it!

Jon Recluse wrote: "Also just finished Joe Hart's OUTPOST. Loved it!"

Joe Hart is exceptional. I can't find Clegg's Goat Dance. I've been trying to find it at local UBS's and thrift shop. No luck so far. I have a couple of his others though.

Kealan wrote: "THE FIVE is a masterpiece."

I just read your review and the synopsis and it is definitely on my radar now. Thank you, good sir.

So some of you know ..i'm not a huge fan of king..mostly because I have never read anything of his that i loved...well i started the shining..I'm really really liking it :)

Teresa wrote: "So some of you know ..i'm not a huge fan of king..mostly because I have never read anything of his that i loved...well i started the shining..I'm really really liking it :)"

Have you tried The Stand? Also, his short story compilations are amazing.