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noodles · 07-24-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Deep Survival

by Laurence Gonzales

http://books.google.com/books?id=PHa...with-thumbnail

i just happened to have translated Deep S into chinese, published in 2006, an awesome novel indeed.

Now i'm working on Bogle's Character Counts.

Sundae · 07-30-2008, 08:47 AM

Just finished Don't Cry for Me Aberystwyth by Malcolm Pryce.
Fourth in a series. Superb, all of them.

Complex plots, improbable but well rounded characters, obscure motivation and a gorgeous noir twist on this Welsh seaside town. All feature Louie Knight, a private detective and a regular cast of dark and peculiar figures.

Sheldonrs · 07-30-2008, 02:06 PM

Just finished "Odd Hours" by Dean Koontz. Book 4 in the Odd Thomas series. Another great read.
Can't wait for the final "Frankenstein" installment.

DanaC · 07-30-2008, 08:14 PM

Lessee.....what am i reading now.....a Doctor Who novel (classic series) and a collection of Doctor Who short stories (Short Trips).

@SG, I know, I can see that's really surprised you:P

Sundae · 07-31-2008, 04:55 AM

I fell off my swivel chair.

Shawnee123 · 07-31-2008, 08:08 AM

I just read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" recommended by my international book club (my sis in law and I exchange books when she comes home from NZ twice a year.)

A very interesting, very different book. I am drawn to the "slice of life" type stories, human condition with all our foibles. This book was written from the perspective of a 15 year old boy with Asperger's Syndrome.

Sundae · 07-31-2008, 08:18 AM

I really enjoyed that.
Little bits stuck with me for ages afterwards.

TheMercenary · 07-31-2008, 08:24 AM

This is good.

Deer Hunting with Jesus, by Joe Bageant

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dee...7339379/?itm=1

The photo essay which goes with the book above:
http://www.coldtype.net/Assets.06/Es...206.JoePix.pdf

His blog:
http://www.joebageant.com/

wolf · 07-31-2008, 09:08 AM

Egyptian Book of the Dead - E.A. Wallis Budge translation

Eldest - Christopher Paolini

Flint · 07-31-2008, 11:31 AM

A Whack to the Side of the Head

Read about it on the Ask The Headhunter website, then my wife found a copy at the thrift store.

It's supposed to promote creative thinking/help you to break out of your restrictive thought patterns.

Shawnee123 · 07-31-2008, 11:42 AM

You? Restrictive thought patterns? That's almost as bad as saying MY thoughts are restricted...my free associating brain is what usually gets me into trouble, or gets me jokes, in the first place!

Griff · 07-31-2008, 11:43 AM

I finished Stonehenge by Robert Cornwell yesterday. It turned out to be an interesting exploration of religion, government, and human nature. Good stuff/ recommended.

Flint · 07-31-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

You? Restrictive thought patterns?

I know, I know. But like I said she saw it at the thrift store, so we bought it for like 99 cents.

Stress Puppy · 08-04-2008, 07:48 PM

Currently reading: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. Just finished: Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. Last week was: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk.

Next on the list is Children of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Stardust by Neil Gaiman, then God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Rant by Chuck Palahniuk, then another trip to the book store. Thinking of picking up a collection of H.P. Lovecraft.

Chocolatl · 08-04-2008, 08:39 PM

Just picked up Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, and am very much looking forward to how the series ends!

07-30-2008, 02:06 PM	#1173
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Just finished "Odd Hours" by Dean Koontz. Book 4 in the Odd Thomas series. Another great read. Can't wait for the final "Frankenstein" installment. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

07-31-2008, 08:08 AM	#1176
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I just read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" recommended by my international book club (my sis in law and I exchange books when she comes home from NZ twice a year.) A very interesting, very different book. I am drawn to the "slice of life" type stories, human condition with all our foibles. This book was written from the perspective of a 15 year old boy with Asperger's Syndrome. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-31-2008, 08:24 AM	#1178
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	This is good. Deer Hunting with Jesus, by Joe Bageant http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dee...7339379/?itm=1 The photo essay which goes with the book above: http://www.coldtype.net/Assets.06/Es...206.JoePix.pdf His blog: http://www.joebageant.com/ __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012! Last edited by TheMercenary; 07-31-2008 at 08:59 AM.

07-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#1179
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Egyptian Book of the Dead - E.A. Wallis Budge translation Eldest - Christopher Paolini __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-31-2008, 11:31 AM	#1180
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	A Whack to the Side of the Head Read about it on the Ask The Headhunter website, then my wife found a copy at the thrift store. It's supposed to promote creative thinking/help you to break out of your restrictive thought patterns. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

07-30-2008, 08:47 AM	#1172
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Just finished Don't Cry for Me Aberystwyth by Malcolm Pryce. Fourth in a series. Superb, all of them. Complex plots, improbable but well rounded characters, obscure motivation and a gorgeous noir twist on this Welsh seaside town. All feature Louie Knight, a private detective and a regular cast of dark and peculiar figures.

07-30-2008, 08:14 PM	#1174
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Lessee.....what am i reading now.....a Doctor Who novel (classic series) and a collection of Doctor Who short stories (Short Trips). @SG, I know, I can see that's really surprised you:P

07-31-2008, 04:55 AM	#1175
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I fell off my swivel chair.

07-31-2008, 08:18 AM	#1177
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I really enjoyed that. Little bits stuck with me for ages afterwards.

07-31-2008, 11:42 AM	#1181
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You? Restrictive thought patterns? That's almost as bad as saying MY thoughts are restricted...my free associating brain is what usually gets me into trouble, or gets me jokes, in the first place! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-31-2008, 11:43 AM	#1182
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I finished Stonehenge by Robert Cornwell yesterday. It turned out to be an interesting exploration of religion, government, and human nature. Good stuff/ recommended. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#1184
Stress Puppy Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 359	Currently reading: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. Just finished: Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. Last week was: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Next on the list is Children of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Stardust by Neil Gaiman, then God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Rant by Chuck Palahniuk, then another trip to the book store. Thinking of picking up a collection of H.P. Lovecraft. __________________ ~Stress Puppy~ Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur

08-04-2008, 08:39 PM	#1185
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	Just picked up Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, and am very much looking forward to how the series ends!

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