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Jon Recluse
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Sep 20, 2013 05:32PM
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Kealan wrote: "An excellent and still effective story."We read this one fairly recently as a group read, and I completely agree.
Reading an eBook ARC of The Troop by Nick Cutter. Not very far into it yet, but enjoying, despite a TON of formatting issues that they hopefully fix before it is released.
just getting ready to start Currency of Souls, but debating a re-read of The Shining first. Although I loved it the first time, I'm not sure it would be an easy re-read. For those who enjoy YA books, just read two GREAT ones-The Guardian's Playlist by J Powell Ogden and finally read The Book Thief before the movie comes out-Loved both!
Cathy, either choice is good. Currency Of Souls is challenging and original and The Shining is a timeless read, it stands up to at least a few reads.
I am sure I will read Currency Of Souls again.
haha-too many book choices is always a good thing!
'Ol Steve has some winners and losers for sure-Dr Sleep better match my expectations!!!
Since Kealan took the honorable route, I will say this: You have already read The Shining. You owe it to yourself to read Currency Of Souls. Then check out Thirty Miles South Of Dry County. I'm sure The Shining will still be there when you are through.
If it says Kealan Patrick Burke on the cover, read it.
I concur with my esteemed colleague, Jon! If it's KPB - read it!
ok I'm convinced-I'm going to give this Burke guy another try-he's yet to disappoint. I am really just biding time waiting for Jack and Jill, after reading the first chapter and The Kin Sequel and Cassie Quinn(hint, hint)(Favorite book withdrawal is depressing)
Of course I said that and I am, in fact, reading The Shining for the HA group read this month, but Currency of Souls is next in line for sure!
Bill wrote: "Of course I said that and I am, in fact, reading The Shining for the HA group read this month, but Currency of Souls is next in line for sure!"*SMACK*
Haha. I read Currency last month. It rocked Bill. I know you will like it.
I concur with Jon, too. Mr. Burke has never disappointed me, and I have read most of his work.
Jon Recluse wrote: "Bill wrote: "Of course I said that and I am, in fact, reading The Shining for the HA group read this month, but Currency of Souls is next in line for sure!"*SMACK*"
Echo *SMACK*--even though I just read Currency of Souls, myself! However, it did get up there BEFORE The Shining. 30 Miles...is on my wish list, and I just picked up a h/c of Taverns of the Dead, because it was edited by a certain KPB. :)
I recently read Currency myself, as well as Thirty Miles South. I thought they both rocked. Are there any plans for Milestone in the future or has that town visible in your rearview mirror?
Kimberly wrote: "Echo *SMACK*--even though I just read Currency of Souls, myself! However, it did get up there BEFORE The Shining. 30 Miles...is on my wish list, and I just picked up a h/c of Taverns of the Dead, because it was edited by a certain KPB. :) ..."
Man, tough crowd, Kealan!
I am reading as fast as I can! :) I promise my next read will be KPB!
I didn't know that, Kealan, thanks! I'm kind of fascinated with the town, the Bicycle man, Eddy's, etc...
Kealan wrote: "An excellent and still effective story."One of my favorite novellas of all time (if indeed the word count equals a novella--I've never taken the time to check).
And Jon, I imagine it was rather suggestive for its day. Machen insinuated rather than stating things explicitly, but what was insinuated was far more explicit than what most would've dared to insinuate back then.
Charlie Grant was/is a rock star. A subtle rock star, yes, but one of the very best ever. The Sound of Midnight still scares the crap out of me.
Charlie's hints and suggestions have fueled quite a few of my nightmares over the years.
Between Charlie and the Irish fella, I'm really starting to enjoy insomnia....
Kealan wrote: "Okay, but don't lose any sleep ov...oh, wait...":)
Charlie's books had such an impact on me, I once tried to draw a map of Oxrun Station.
I had one of those huge pieces of graph paper. I hung it on the wall of my room, and took it down to work on while I was reading. Wish I still had it.
That sounds pretty cool, Jon. :)Kealan, I would be very interested in anything more about Milestone. Was the bicycle man a story from your youth or an Irish story or did you just make it all up? I was very much unsettled by him.
Yeah, well thanks a lot. You successfully transferred him from your nightmare to mine. :)
Jon Recluse wrote: "Sharing is caring. ;)"Exactly! :)
Right now, I'm reading
.I have to say, it's a remarkably good dark fantasy.
I'm halfway through The Devil You know by Adrian Lilly and then I'll be starting Dr. Sleep by Stephen King
I'm currently reading an independent author's book Knock Knock. I'm about 25% in and it's pretty good so far. But man oh man am I looking forward to Dr. Sleep!
I've been meaning to read that one. I had it in my hand at a thrift shop two weeks ago and I decided not to get it. Sometimes I could just kick myself.
Of course, Charlene won't start on Dr. Sleep until my hardcover arrives from Amazon, right Char? :)
Kimberly, I am going to try to wait for you. Really.
Kealan wrote: "So far it's amazing, Charlene, and appeals to one of my secret, long-forgotten loves: architecture."I gotta read this book!
What kind of Kindle did you get, Kealan?
Jon Recluse wrote: "Kealan wrote: "So far it's amazing, Charlene, and appeals to one of my secret, long-forgotten loves: architecture."I gotta read this book!"
It is quite excellent, Mr. Recluse.
You know he's gonna be hooked. :)
I only know I was with the two I've got. :)
I really want to read Devil in the White City. I'm going to make that a priority...among the other many, many priorities.
Devil in the White City was a Great read-I ha never heard of holmes before this book and it was fascinating to see inside his mind. Plus the World Fair/architecture aspect made a really fun book group trip to Chicago!!!!
Kealan wrote: "The new Paperwhite, Charlene."Never thought I'd enjoy digital reading so much until I got the Paperwhite. Still like to have an e-book, and physical book going at the same time, though.... Habits are hard to break! :)
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