Books Thread

[Given to Fly]

Not very far into it yet, but makes me thankful that I didn't live in NYC in 1896.

[The Black Canary]

Finishing up Lee Childs "Running Blind" then onto the latest "Bones" series book. Just came out and well I bought the hard copy. Got to keep borders open!!!!

[Kudzu Guillotine]

I first heard about this book during a segment on NPR. The interview with the author sold me on the book and Mumford & Sons (thanks to someone that called in during the piece). I'm still into Mumford & Sons (despite the inevitable critical backlash) but the jury's still out on the book. I haven't finished it yet so maybe my opinion will change once I'm done but for now, it's not all I thought it would be.

[one belt loop]

Finishing up Lee Childs "Running Blind" then onto the latest "Bones" series book. Just came out and well I bought the hard copy. Got to keep borders open!!!!

Your area is known for (still) having a number of good independent bookstores; don't forget to keep them open, too.

[sactochris]

The Petting Zoo, by Jim Carroll is finally coming out. I've only been waiting 22 years to read the thing.

[never going back]

I'm slowly suffering through "Eat, Pray, Love." Not super impressed thus far. No desire to see the movie yet either.

[one belt loop]

I'm slowly suffering through "Eat, Pray, Love." Not super impressed thus far. No desire to see the movie yet either.

People kept insisting I read it when I last went to Italy. They totally would not take no for an answer. My mother gave me a copy (this is about three years ago). I still haven't cracked it.

I've just started a galley of Susie Bright's memoir, Big Sex Little Death (shipping in April for you Susie Bright fans).

['Scratch]

It's a quick one, but good.

[The Black Canary]

Finishing up Lee Childs "Running Blind" then onto the latest "Bones" series book. Just came out and well I bought the hard copy. Got to keep borders open!!!!

Your area is known for (still) having a number of good independent bookstores; don't forget to keep them open, too.

Where I live not really no, it is more the second hand-book mega stores. But down near Northeastern U there are a couple I like to frequent for my Sherlock Holmes fix, there always seems to be someone who makes an attempt at Sir Dolye's work. Some good, some not so good, but I do like my Sherlock.

[PeterJ]

Am I really the first person on here to start reading this?

[sactochris]

Am I really the first person on here to start reading this?

I can't wait to try his recipe for bangers and mash.

[Tequila Cowboy]

Am I really the first person on here to start reading this?

Just bought it a half hour ago. Will start it later.

[one belt loop]

Am I really the first person on here to start reading this?

They sure nailed the cover. Boy howdy.

[Zip City]

I'm now 300 pages into Les Miserables, with about 1000 to go.

I've already had to renew the book once. This is going to take forever

[Clams]

Am I really the first person on here to start reading this?

Just bought it a half hour ago. Will start it later.

I've got it on reserve at the library, will probably be at least a couple of weeks before I get it. All of the reviewers I've seen are kvelling over it.

[Smitty]

Am I really the first person on here to start reading this?

Just bought it a half hour ago. Will start it later.

I've got it on reserve at the library, will probably be at least a couple of weeks before I get it. All of the reviewers I've seen are kvelling over it.

read a ton of it today while letting Cooley play with the toy train set at BAM. I was really surprised to read that Keef never mainlined any drug.

[beantownbubba]

When I grow up I wanna be Joe Pike.

[sactochris]

read a ton of it today while letting Cooley play with the toy train set at BAM. I was really surprised to read that Keef never mainlined any drug.



I don' think Garcia ever did either. If your getting that ultra pure rock star heroin you can get plenty high, not to mention strung out, just smoking

[Smitty]

read a ton of it today while letting Cooley play with the toy train set at BAM. I was really surprised to read that Keef never mainlined any drug.



I don' think Garcia ever did either. If your getting that ultra pure rock star heroin you can get plenty high, not to mention strung out, just smoking

Now Keith loved his needles - but he just skin popped.

[sactochris]

read a ton of it today while letting Cooley play with the toy train set at BAM. I was really surprised to read that Keef never mainlined any drug.



I don' think Garcia ever did either. If your getting that ultra pure rock star heroin you can get plenty high, not to mention strung out, just smoking

Now Keith loved his needles - but he just skin popped.

Now that's just stupid. If your gonna use a needle, not that anyone ever should, use it right.

[Smitty]

Now that's just stupid. If your gonna use a needle, not that anyone ever should, use it right.

Seriously. One of the reasons he gave was he didn't want track marks, but skin popping leaves bruises, so I don't get that logic. He also says it lasts longer, but it really diminishes the high (supposively). Not mentioning its got a heightened chance of getting infected.
aight this conversation is taking a turn for the worst... LOL

it could be an attributing factor to his survival, though

[Clams]

Now that's just stupid. If your gonna use a needle, not that anyone ever should, use it right.

Seriously. One of the reasons he gave was he didn't want track marks, but skin popping leaves bruises, so I don't get that logic. He also says it lasts longer, but it really diminishes the high (supposively). Not mentioning its got a heightened chance of getting infected.
aight this conversation is taking a turn for the worst... LOL

it could be an attributing factor to his survival, though

Wow, you two really know your stuff.

[Smitty]

Now that's just stupid. If your gonna use a needle, not that anyone ever should, use it right.

Seriously. One of the reasons he gave was he didn't want track marks, but skin popping leaves bruises, so I don't get that logic. He also says it lasts longer, but it really diminishes the high (supposively). Not mentioning its got a heightened chance of getting infected.
aight this conversation is taking a turn for the worst... LOL

it could be an attributing factor to his survival, though

Wow, you two really know your stuff.

Hearsay, my friend

[Sycamore]

I'm reading this now. Should be required reading for all DBT fans...

[Steve French]

It's a quick one, but good.

Oh yeah, big fan too.

[Steve French]

When I grow up I wanna be Joe Pike.

which one ya reading? I've read all of Crais' stuff. I am a fan. LA Requiem is a great book, regardless of genre.

[beantownbubba]

When I grow up I wanna be Joe Pike.

which one ya reading? I've read all of Crais' stuff. I am a fan. LA Requiem is a great book, regardless of genre.

Just finished The First Rule, which i believe is the latest one. Yeah, I'm a big fan, too and I think i've read all of 'em.

Currently reading A Corpse in the Koryo by James Church, which was very positively reviewed. I'm having a tough time w/ it - finding it enormously complex and way too subtle for my Western mind (it takes place in N Korea of all places) but I'm still hoping the payoff will be worth it.

[Steve French]

Saw this in a second hand bookstore so bought it. Came out in 94, so before Malcolm died.

I really like it. I like He was always the brains of the outfit, and that comes through, plus he is up front about it being HIS recollection. Good input from others who were there too: Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Caroline Coon, Chrissie Hynde etc.

He hates Glen Matlock, hates what poor Sid became, hates Malcolm, hates Nancy Spungen.


Good read, totally recommended. Plus you get to play your old records again. REally loud.

[sactochris]

Saw this in a second hand bookstore so bought it. Came out in 94, so before Malcolm died.

I really like it. I like He was always the brains of the outfit, and that comes through, plus he is up front about it being HIS recollection. Good input from others who were there too: Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Caroline Coon, Chrissie Hynde etc.

He hates Glen Matlock, hates what poor Sid became, hates Malcolm, hates Nancy Spungen.


Good read, totally recommended. Plus you get to play your old records again. REally loud.

I think they all hated Glen because he actually had some musical talent. Steve Jones did evolve into a very good guitar with a very distinct rhythmic style.

[Gator McKlusky]