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BillDoran · 08-06-2010, 10:43 AM

I finished Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian". All told, I can't say I was overly impressed. He's obviously an incredibly gifted writer, but dystopia and gore have their limits. I'd be interested in hearing recommendations on another McCarthy book, perhaps something in a more modern setting (and neither of the novels adapted to film).

I'm about 25 pages into Maugham's "The Razor's Edge". I read a profile of Maugham a while back and found myself immediately intrigued. When I get the time, I'm really excited to read "Of Human Bondage".

Jack Burton · 08-26-2010, 12:16 PM

Just stopped reading "Atlas Shrugged", tortured myself for 3 weeks trying to plow through that dreck. Wow, it has to be the worst book I've ever had the displeasure of opening. Beginner prose. Complete garbage. I did minimal research online and saw it was the favorite book of quite a lot of individuals. Poor fools. It was flat pathetic.

BillDoran · 08-26-2010, 12:28 PM

Ulysses by James Joyce

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Originally Posted by Jack Burton

Wow, it has to be the worst book I've ever had the displeasure of opening.

I'm about a third of the way through Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. So far, excellent book by a talented writer.

reds1869 · 08-26-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Burton

Started "Cat's Cradle" last night. That's why I love Vonnegut, it just flows.

You're gonna love it. I think it is Vonnegut's deepest book but is also very funny.

RichRed · 08-26-2010, 01:06 PM

"Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose. Top notch.

Jack Burton · 08-26-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by reds1869

You're gonna love it. I think it is Vonnegut's deepest book but is also very funny.

Indeed, definitely a great, quick read. Midgets, atom bombs, religion, apocalyptic situations.... classic Vonnegut. It's quite a transition going from writing of that quality to "atlas shrugged".

KittyDuran · 08-26-2010, 01:14 PM

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I'm now reading some fiction... starting off with Going Postal by Terry Pratchett. Pretty entertaining but I got a head start by looking at some of the clips from the BBC special shown a couple months ago on youtube.

Finished reading that... I'm now on the next book by Pratchett... "Making Money". I'm a third of the way through and I'm already debating whether to start all the way at the beginning of the series (Discworld) next...

Roy Tucker · 08-26-2010, 01:31 PM

Just finished "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest". Not quite as good as the first 2 (IMHO) but still great fun to read. Highly recommend the Lisbeth Salander series.

Started "The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver. Excellent so far.

But then I made the mistake of accompanying the spousal unit to the library and picked up the latest Dale Brown book (Executive Intent) and Dan Brown book (The Lost Symbol). Mindless summer reads but sometimes I need that over serious reading. I'll probably polish them off in a fw days and get back to the Kingsolver book.

The Reds playing on the west coast cuts into my reading time.

pedro · 08-26-2010, 01:35 PM

Anthony Bourdain - Medium Raw

I like it.

Jerry · 08-26-2010, 05:06 PM

Truman by David McCullough

MississippiRed · 08-26-2010, 11:13 PM

At the risk of sounding like a doting parent (which I absolutely am), I recommend my daughter's blog about her first year in medical school. This is the 9th day, I believe, and she's already had a big test and today she got her cadaver. (She is at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.)

If you've ever wondered what med school is like, give it a try. Or if you know someone who is interested in med school, please share.

She's only made a couple of entries so far, but she's a good writer.
Two Bugs and a Locust

08-27-2010, 04:12 AM

em reading this thread !!!
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http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83827

VR · 08-27-2010, 11:40 PM

Just finished Pillars of the Earth. Picked it up thinking I would never have time...finished it in 3 days.

Captain13 · 09-09-2010, 12:09 PM

I just finished "The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and must say...I didn't get it.
Also just finished "Under the Dome" by Stephen King. It has it's moments, but it isn't his best work.

marcshoe · 09-09-2010, 01:26 PM

I've owned Pillars of the Earth for about six years but haven't started reading it yet.

This is strange to say, but Under the Dome, coming in at apx. 424,515 pages, needed to be longer. Stephen King seemed to give up on bringing the thing to a logical conclusion and just burned it all down.

As to not getting The Hitchhiker's Guide, you clearly need to find a deserted island and maroon yourself with the first three books and the original radio shows and not leave the island until you finally get it. Until you do, your life will be nothing but an answer with no question, a mediocre Vogon sonnet, a postcard of a cathedral that has been made to have never existed, a ride through the space-time continuum on Eddie's couch.

08-06-2010, 10:43 AM	#16
BillDoran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 236	Re: What are you reading now? I finished Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian". All told, I can't say I was overly impressed. He's obviously an incredibly gifted writer, but dystopia and gore have their limits. I'd be interested in hearing recommendations on another McCarthy book, perhaps something in a more modern setting (and neither of the novels adapted to film). I'm about 25 pages into Maugham's "The Razor's Edge". I read a profile of Maugham a while back and found myself immediately intrigued. When I get the time, I'm really excited to read "Of Human Bondage".

08-26-2010, 12:16 PM	#17
Jack Burton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	Re: What are you reading now? Just stopped reading "Atlas Shrugged", tortured myself for 3 weeks trying to plow through that dreck. Wow, it has to be the worst book I've ever had the displeasure of opening. Beginner prose. Complete garbage. I did minimal research online and saw it was the favorite book of quite a lot of individuals. Poor fools. It was flat pathetic.

08-26-2010, 01:06 PM	#20
RichRed My clutch is broken Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,568	Re: What are you reading now? "Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose. Top notch. __________________ "I can make all the stadiums rock." -Air Supply

08-26-2010, 01:31 PM	#23
Roy Tucker Be the ball Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 11,126	Re: What are you reading now? Just finished "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest". Not quite as good as the first 2 (IMHO) but still great fun to read. Highly recommend the Lisbeth Salander series. Started "The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver. Excellent so far. But then I made the mistake of accompanying the spousal unit to the library and picked up the latest Dale Brown book (Executive Intent) and Dan Brown book (The Lost Symbol). Mindless summer reads but sometimes I need that over serious reading. I'll probably polish them off in a fw days and get back to the Kingsolver book. The Reds playing on the west coast cuts into my reading time. __________________ The motel of lost companions Waits with heated pool and bar

08-26-2010, 01:35 PM	#24
pedro Please come again Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 14,716	Re: What are you reading now? Anthony Bourdain - Medium Raw I like it. __________________ Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun

08-26-2010, 05:06 PM	#25
Jerry Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montpelier VT Posts: 7	Re: What are you reading now? Truman by David McCullough

08-26-2010, 11:13 PM	#26
MississippiRed Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Starkville, Mississippi Posts: 327	Re: What are you reading now? At the risk of sounding like a doting parent (which I absolutely am), I recommend my daughter's blog about her first year in medical school. This is the 9th day, I believe, and she's already had a big test and today she got her cadaver. (She is at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.) If you've ever wondered what med school is like, give it a try. Or if you know someone who is interested in med school, please share. She's only made a couple of entries so far, but she's a good writer. Two Bugs and a Locust __________________ Win some, lose some, some get rained out. Last edited by MississippiRed; 08-26-2010 at 11:26 PM.

08-27-2010, 04:12 AM	#27
Aedan05 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading now? em reading this thread !!! \ http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83827

08-27-2010, 11:40 PM	#28
VR Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 8,216	Re: What are you reading now? Just finished Pillars of the Earth. Picked it up thinking I would never have time...finished it in 3 days. __________________ “Our team is a team full of fighters. They never panic. We don't necessarily get all the hits we want all the time, but we find a way to win.” – Dusty Baker

09-09-2010, 12:09 PM	#29
Captain13 13 Belongs in Cooperstown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 797	Re: What are you reading now? I just finished "The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and must say...I didn't get it. Also just finished "Under the Dome" by Stephen King. It has it's moments, but it isn't his best work. __________________ I still listen to Marty and Joe regardless of who is really in the booth.

09-09-2010, 01:26 PM	#30
marcshoe Ex-tixe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just past Mars Posts: 4,470	Re: What are you reading now? I've owned Pillars of the Earth for about six years but haven't started reading it yet. This is strange to say, but Under the Dome, coming in at apx. 424,515 pages, needed to be longer. Stephen King seemed to give up on bringing the thing to a logical conclusion and just burned it all down. As to not getting The Hitchhiker's Guide, you clearly need to find a deserted island and maroon yourself with the first three books and the original radio shows and not leave the island until you finally get it. Until you do, your life will be nothing but an answer with no question, a mediocre Vogon sonnet, a postcard of a cathedral that has been made to have never existed, a ride through the space-time continuum on Eddie's couch. __________________ At the Edge of the Woods Preview Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down. --Ray Bradbury

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