Just finished Good Omens. Again, it was a bit of a let-down. The stupid Pratchett 'weird' tangent stuff pissed me off. I think I laughed once, but I can't remember why. I think I'm going to give Gaiman a break for a while - Stardust was great, and Neverwhere was good, but American Gods and Good Omens? Pleugh.
Any recommendations from smart people who like good books?
Along Came A Spider by James Patterson-lots of blood and murder its mystery
1st to die by James Patterson-best book i have ever read and favorite series and who dosent like a book dealong with homicides nd maniacs
Meg:A Novel Of Deep Terror-Come on who dosent like a story about a
40-80 feet shark that weighs 20 tons-50 tons (Gets bigger as series go on.)its a lot better than Jaws.It could swallow Jaws whole without chewing.
Originally posted by Linkinpark200
Along Came A Spider by James Patterson-lots of blood and murder its mystery
1st to die by James Patterson-best book i have ever read and favorite series and who dosent like a book dealong with homicides nd maniacs
Meg:A Novel Of Deep Terror-Come on who dosent like a story about a
40-80 feet shark that weighs 20 tons-50 tons (Gets bigger as series go on.)its a lot better than Jaws.It could swallow Jaws whole without chewing.
You didn't read the directions on the side of this thread, did you?
In more important news, I'm currently reading The Game: Penetrating The Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss. It's great fun, interesting, educational, and true! Also, I hear Mystery has now got his own show on VH1...
Originally posted by Linkinpark200
Meg:A Novel Of Deep Terror-Come on who dosent like a story about a
40-80 feet shark that weighs 20 tons-50 tons (Gets bigger as series go on.)its a lot better than Jaws.It could swallow Jaws whole without chewing.
A book about a big shark. What kind of exploits does that crazy critter get up to, then?
Originally posted by Victor Von Doom
Speaking of sharks, The Raw Shark Texts was quite fun.It's about stuff and that, look it up.
I've heard really mixed reviews about it, people either seem to love it, or hate it. I'll give it a go once I've finished what I'm currently reading.
A lot of the books I've read recently, particularly new releases, have been so horribly sombre that it feels like a chore to read them. Any suggestions for books that are feel good and funny?
Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
I almost purchased that a few months ago, but I was put-off because I thought it was going to be depressing and cold. Is it depressing and cold, VVD?
Nah, the opposite.
Originally posted by chillmeistergen
I've heard really mixed reviews about it, people either seem to love it, or hate it. I'll give it a go once I've finished what I'm currently reading.A lot of the books I've read recently, particularly new releases, have been so horribly sombre that it feels like a chore to read them. Any suggestions for books that are feel good and funny?
I guess you could find it annoying. Dunno about hateworthy.
No idea about the other stuff. I don't read many like that.
Originally posted by chillmeistergen
I've heard really mixed reviews about it, people either seem to love it, or hate it. I'll give it a go once I've finished what I'm currently reading.A lot of the books I've read recently, particularly new releases, have been so horribly sombre that it feels like a chore to read them. Any suggestions for books that are feel good and funny?
I'm with you on the ol' sombre note; now and then I'll read something like that - Borges' Labyrinths springs to mind - but generally I like something that makes me smile as well as contemplate. Here's some excellent books/authors that you should try:
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (Foer) - It hooks you from the first line, and although it is tragic, it is also charming and warm.
Dave Mitchell - Start with Ghostwritten, and go from there. He's probably my favorite current author. Each novel he has written has surpassed the previous, but they're all amazing.
Dave Eggers - I loved AHWOSG, but You Shall Know Our Velocity is my favorite. What is the What is also good.
Christopher Moore and Tom Robbins are good for a bit of stupid fun.
Three Men in a Boat (Jerome K. Jerome) - a fun read for a chuckle.
Caught Inside (Daniel Duane) - if you want a GREAT surf book that is about more than just surfing, then this is it. I'm sure you'd love it.
The Game (Strauss) - ridiculously fun and interesting. It's a book about a journalist learning how to become a pick-up artist.
For a bit of summer escapism, I've just started reading The Name of the Wind by Rothfuss. It's a fantasy novel, and I'm really getting into it.
Anyone else got any summer reading recommendations?
Originally posted by Victor Von Doom
Nah, the opposite.
Your response to me is incongruous with your subsequent remark to chillmeistergen. I like you.
Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
I'm with you on the ol' sombre note; now and then I'll read something like that - Borges' Labyrinths springs to mind - but generally I like something that makes me smile as well as contemplate. Here's some excellent books/authors that you should try:Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (Foer) - It hooks you from the first line, and although it is tragic, it is also charming and warm.
Dave Mitchell - Start with Ghostwritten, and go from there. He's probably my favorite current author. Each novel he has written has surpassed the previous, but they're all amazing.
Dave Eggers - I loved AHWOSG, but You Shall Know Our Velocity is my favorite. What is the What is also good.
Christopher Moore and Tom Robbins are good for a bit of stupid fun.
Three Men in a Boat (Jerome K. Jerome) - a fun read for a chuckle.
Caught Inside (Daniel Duane) - if you want a GREAT surf book that is about more than just surfing, then this is it. I'm sure you'd love it.
The Game (Strauss) - ridiculously fun and interesting. It's a book about a journalist learning how to become a pick-up artist.
For a bit of summer escapism, I've just started reading The Name of the Wind by Rothfuss. It's a fantasy novel, and I'm really getting into it.
Nice one, thanks very much for giving me such an extensive list, it's always annoying when you ask for recommendations and get one.
I think I'll start by buying Ghostwritten, having read a brief synopsis online - it sounds like a really innovative novel.
Just finished No Country for Old Men (Cormac McCarthy). I have to say it was more disturbing than the movie imo. It was also beautifully written, my favorite segments may have been the italicised thoughts of Sheriff Bell (which had their own chapters). Overall, it was a great read, if not somewhat depressing.
im stuck in the middle of great expectations at the moment, all my favourite parts from the films have already happened and now its all sad and depressing from here on in. dont think ill be able to finish it.
also trying to read the watchmen but cant really get around having to look at drawings while im reading. its sad i know but i find myself skipping the pictures altogether and just reading the dialogue without realizing it.
also reading the road by cormac mccarthy, pretty bleak but just interesting enough not to depress me while im reading it.
i think ill give that ghostwritten book you guys were talking about a shot next, it sounds interesting.