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[Latinandgreek]

Thanks for the feedback on Perdido Street Station! I've had it on my reader for a while now, I think it's time to finally read it.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Have you read the Sookie Stackhouse books? They take place in the south.

I've yet to read those, but would like to.

Right now, I've got a lot of backlog of recently purchased titles.


Don

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by edbro

I've always been afraid to approach that book or the movie. I know what the
"choice" is and the awfulness is so crushing that I'm not sure I would enjoy the story. It sounds too depressing. Am I wrong?

Certain aspects of the book are certainly depressing, but the story dynamic and Styron's language move the novel forward. I especially enjoy the interaction of the characters and Styron's ability at characterization, which goes very deep.

The novel is dense with language, yes - in a way that I enjoy. Styron exposes his characters and shows you their hypocrisies, horrors, failings. The human heart is on display.

I would recommend that one check out the customer reviews of this book to see if it's something that you would like to read; or, perhaps try Styron's first novel, "Lie Down in Darkness," which has been described as very Faulkneresque.


Don

[David Munch]

Not reading anything at the moment, since I'm too busy messing with me and my girlfriends new apartment...

But I'm listening to Dragonlance Preludes 2: Kendermore on audiobook while I work.

[weateallthepies]

The Reapers are the Angels by Alden Bell

Best zombie book this year.

[weateallthepies]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I've always been a fan of Southern Literature and Southern Gothic, in particular.

You might like the one I'm reading then, it's been described as Southern Gothic meets zombies.

I don't really know enough about Southern Gothic to comment but it's certainly a great read.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, November-December 2010 by Spilogale, Inc.

Also a good issue, although nothing spectacular. And so was Asimov SFF, December 2010 by Dell Magazines.

Next up were a couple of books by Lawrence Watt-Evans that I bought in one of fictionwise's recent 50% off sales: The Cyborg and the Sorcerers and The Wizard and the War Machine

fun, but lightweight - quick, easy reads.

And I'm currently reading a completely different kettle of fish (bought in the same sale):

Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang

I'm half-way through, and it's a brilliant collection of stories.

To give you an idea: the first is the story of the Tower of Babel... but

Spoiler:

where they actually reach the heavens. No, they're not in a generation ship.

And there's "Division by Zero" which explores the consequences of a mathematical proof, and the title story, "Story of Your Life", which is a fascinating and touching look at free-will and predestination.

Highly recommended. Also available at Amazon US and no doubt elsewhere, but DRM-free and (if in a sale) cheapest at Fictionwise.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by weateallthepies

You might like the one I'm reading then, it's been described as Southern Gothic meets zombies.

I don't really know enough about Southern Gothic to comment but it's certainly a great read.

Thanks for recommending this book.

I wasn't aware of it, so I went to Amazon and read the reviews, which were very enthusiastic.

This appears to be actual LITERARY horror novel, so I purchased it.

Now, instead of 24 books in my "To Be Read" category, I have 25. That still leaves me with over 600 other titles, in various categories, to read - but they'll have to wait.


Don

[weateallthepies]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Thanks for recommending this book.

I wasn't aware of it, so I went to Amazon and read the reviews, which were very enthusiastic.

This appears to be actual LITERARY horror novel, so I purchased it.

Now, instead of 24 books in my "To Be Read" category, I have 25. That still leaves me with over 600 other titles, in various categories, to read - but they'll have to wait.


Don

No problem, I've seen you looking for zombie books on another thread.

It's been getting good reviews for some time now on the genre blogs so I imagine it's only a matter of time before it gains some more mainstream press.

[ould]

Originally Posted by thrawn_aj

Just finished Geek Mafia by Rick Dakan. Loved it so much that I'll be starting the next one in the series soon. Escapist fantasy but a well-written and highly entertaining escapist fantasy .

I read the whole series. I enjoyed them immensely for some reason. At the time the first two books were free, I am not sure if that is still the case but worth the price either way.

Kevin

[thinkpad]

I'm halfway through Dragon's ring and although I found it a bit confusing to begin with I'm starting to like it. There's a lot of complex names to remember and I'm not an avid fantasy reader so some of the jargon is unfamiliar to me. But all in all it's not a bad book.

[Helen Smith]

I have just started A Galaxy at War by John Fitch V.

I'm also reading Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris in paperback.

[Russell Brooks]

I just finished Draculas, a colab that includes JA Konrath.

[lilac_jive]

I just finished "Half Past Dead" by Bianca D'Arc and Zoe Archer, which was a freebie a little while ago. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to read "How to Treat a Lady" by Karen Hawkins (mass market, just read the first two in her Talisman series), "Rebel" by Zoe Archer (kindle freebie), or "Death at the Priory" by James Ruddick, which I got at the library.

[GraceKrispy]

I just finished reading our very own KC May's "The Venom of Vipers." You'll have to keep your eyes peeled for the review, which will coincide with her release of the book December 1st!

<---my first teaser