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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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 Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:28:11
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I'd love to join up, and I'm pretty much willing to read whatever you lot tell me to.
Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:35:52
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yeah, i'll join.
 Oh let it linger |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 04/23/2005 : 12:38:09
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"You lot"? Sir Rock just wrote "you lot"? Aintchu American? What's with the English expression? I'm calling INS.
Sorry....
This sounds promising and exciting, kittie. Thanks for
taking the initiave. I've recently read and enjoyed "Saturday" by Ian McEwan and "Villages" by John Updike; my favorite authors are A.S. Byatt, Margaret Atwood and Nabokov. I'd be into reading Douglas Coupland's "All families are psychotic," which I have not read, and I'm somewhat curious about Jonathan Safran Foer's new one, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."
Just as importantly as what we do like is what we can't stand and I would like you to put me down as someone who hated "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" by Dave "Wonder Author" Eggers.
Speedy, where you at? Newo? Offerw?
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 04/23/2005 : 13:00:38
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i'm in - but i still can't believe kiki doens't like eggers.
i'll read anything. lately i've been reading a lot of politcal books, but i generally enjoy most styles.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 13:05:32
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Brian, it was neither heartbreaking nor genius. All I'm sayin'.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 04/23/2005 : 13:44:30
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But it WAS staggering, right?
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 17:05:23
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as with the first one, i am in again. last time i couldn't get the book at my library so i read a different book by the same author (great apes, will self) and was pleasantly surprised.
books i have out now that i haven't read yet: (hint, hint)
iain banks, walking on glass
william gibson, pattern recognition (new so probably not available in paperback)
carl hiassen, double whammy |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 04/24/2005 : 02:33:17
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Iīd go for "Saturday" too, I havenīt read it and Iīm sure I can find it in a format other the yucky hardback in my local bookshop (whatīs the point in a book you canīt fold and cram in your back pocket?)
"Heart Of A Dog" by Mikhail Bulgakov also, itīs slim, quite freely available and the funniest book Iīve ever read. Maybe something by Murakami, whoīs one of my favourites along with Thomas Pynchon, Sams Lipsyte and Beckett, Burroughs, Auster, Rabelais and Kundera. "Slowness" by Kundera I just finished and rather enjoyed too.
We could also do a shortstory along with each novel, seeing as we have folk like Raymond Carver, Flannery OīConnor and George Saunders to pick from. Basically Iīll read anything, provided I donīt see everyone reading it on the beach like I did the DaVinci Code last summer. Yay for Tre.
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know." |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2005 : 03:08:11
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This is a good idea Tre. Name the novel and I'll start reading Nothing like staying in bed on a wintry Saturday reading a book.
I've just finished McEwan's Saturday, undecided still on what to pick up next. (Damn, I picked up two Will Self novels recently at a 2nd hand store after remembering him being discussed here. I hope it isn't too bad)
The Eggers Heartbraking Genius novel was pretty bad I thought.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2005 : 09:32:50
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Wilhelm, I love you!
Owen, how was that Kundera?
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2005 : 17:15:47
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2005 : 17:20:49
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| like most babies smell of butter/his smell smelled like no other? that perfume? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2005 : 19:05:58
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I am not reading anything about babies!
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 01:12:12
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The Kundera one is great Kathryn, I love how he has characters doing the messiest most awkward thigs and he makes it seem like ballet.
I think Perfume is overrated, though his short stories are wonderful. Heīs got another one called The Pigeon, anyone read it?
P.S. are we going for something no-one has read? Iīve read Fahrenheit 415, Cement Garden, Perfume and that Murakami is part one of two books, the other is Dance Dance Dance. The Edward Carey looks great.
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know." |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 01:19:54
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I've read perfume also (i quite liked it if I remember rightly), I saw the pigeon on my trawl but haven't read it, (one called Mister Somner?) and a book of three stories by him but I went with perfume because I thought it was accesable.
I think it would be better to go with something no one has read, I liked the look of the Carey one as well (see Carolyn, I pay atention!), we'll see if there are any objections and if not roll with that...
Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 04:08:31
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 04:25:14
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 04:30:02
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tired of the wankers in this computer room I'm also off to check the olde library.
Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 06:15:53
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Cool!
I actually have that book.
Bought it a couple months ago but haven't got around to finishing it.
But now with all this time off, yay!
EDIT:
First I have to find it,
its lost in the move.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 08:48:26
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I ordered it in a bookshop today and the guy said itīd be a month. Iīll try some of the secondhand bookshops as well though, Iīm really looking forward to reading it because Barcelona is full of those human statues and a few of my friends do it too. If I bought it over the net you know how long Iīd have to wait?
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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Posted - 04/25/2005 : 09:23:29
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Yeah, I didn't really keep up with doing the first one. Probably my fault it fell to the wayside. But I would be interested in doing it again (for the first time!).
So, is Edward Carey the chosen book?
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 09:53:39
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Originally posted by Newo
I ordered it in a bookshop today and the guy said itīd be a month. Iīll try some of the secondhand bookshops as well though, Iīm really looking forward to reading it because Barcelona is full of those human statues and a few of my friends do it too. If I bought it over the net you know how long Iīd have to wait?
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."
I'm not sure I think most internet places are quite quick, if you have real troubles though I could probably easily pick you up a copy and post it on?
yup Ramona we're going with Observatory Mansions
Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 09:57:53
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Just ordered my copy from the library. This should be fun.
Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 10:04:01
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THE BOOK:
Observatory Mansions
Edward Carey
i spent 10 mintues trying to work out what book peopel were on about. i generally avoid reading posts i think i've already read.
i'll try to get hold of it.
bah, i don't think my local library has it. i'll skip this one out. read it quick you lot!
Oh let it linger |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 10:05:17
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The Edward Carey book looks a good choice. No local bookstore has it in stock so I ordered it from Amazon, 7 - 10 days for delivery.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 10:06:24
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sorry I made it clearer at the top
I'm glad we got one that we can all dig!
***phew***
pressure got a bit much there for a second
Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 12:24:49
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Oooh, the cover looks purdy. I'm there.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 03:06:18
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 Thanks Tre, Iīm gunna hijack a friends credit card cause some of those netbook doodads look quite zippy.
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know." |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 06:30:48
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Did I tell you to read that one tre?
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This is the war and not the warning. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 06:36:09
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yes you did! christmas time, I made a note in my notebook for this sort of thing
 when there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 06:43:57
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Oh cool!
Did you find a copy of Frank's World yet tre?
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 06:45:42
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no not yet, amazon don't have it and I haven't done the book stores for a while, George Mengeles? is that right
when there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 06:55:36
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Crap, I really gotta find the Carey book and finish it.
How embarassing  .
Yes Mengels I believe.
I have to post one of his rants here, they're so good.
I'll find my book and find a good one.
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This is the war and not the warning. |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2005 : 08:19:07
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do we have a deadline yet for finishing it? i'll pick it up at the 'brary tonight
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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forum book club #2
