What are you reading right now?

Engine · 08-09-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Haha. I love the Pearls For Swine part. How cute.

Even Varg thinks Moynihan is a hack. I was feeling a bit guilty about linking the blog of a writer who has a clear agenda but apparently Varg himself has backed me up.

The Batlord · 08-10-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Engine

Haha. I love the Pearls For Swine part. How cute.

Even Varg thinks Moynihan is a hack. I was feeling a bit guilty about linking the blog of a writer who has a clear agenda but apparently Varg himself has backed me up.

The very last paragraph makes the piece for me. The guy could give Dave Mustaine a lesson on "Oh woe is me"-style martyrism.

FaSho · 08-07-2013, 12:15 PM

WOW

**Janszoon** · 08-07-2013, 08:46 PM

The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster
It took me forever to finish this for some reason but it was a really great book. A story about a man who loses his entire family in a plane crash, writes a book about silent film star who vanished in the late 1920s and is eventually contacted by said silent film star's wife, this book somehow manages to nest stories inside of stories, to outline the plots of amazing non-existent silent films, to engage in obscure French literary analysis, to highlight forgotten bits of history, to tell several emotionally gripping stories all at once, and somehow make it all work together. Highly, highly recommended.

John Dies at the End by David Wong
Reading this because I recently watched the movie based on it and was very intrigued. It's a creepy, tongue-in-cheek story about a black, furry injectable drug called "soy sauce" that gives users the ability to see things no one else can see and do things no one else can do. Also, supernatural trans-dimensional beings, alternate timelines, trashy semi-urban rustbelt life, parties, horrible bands, paranoia and one of the best titles ever. Liking it a lot so far.

LoathsomePete · 08-07-2013, 08:52 PM

Does John die at the end?

I've been meaning to read that, and his newest one about spiders. I love David Wong's articles on Cracked, they never fail to stir up a sh*t storm.

**Janszoon** · 08-07-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Does John die at the end?

I've been meaning to read that, and his newest one about spiders. I love David Wong's articles on Cracked, they never fail to stir up a sh*t storm.

Actually, in the movie he dies in the middle, which I thought was hilarious. Not sure about the book yet, so far he's still alive.

djchameleon · 08-10-2013, 11:13 AM

I just started this up.

Y The Last Man on rec from Exo.

Also, I have Anita Blake Vampire Hunter to get to. I'm not on the third one. I'm re-reading the first one to refresh my memory then looking for the others.

IvanMC · 08-10-2013, 05:34 PM

The Case of Charlie Ward, by the wondrous Lovecraft! Beyond amazing!

bob. · 08-11-2013, 04:11 PM

final book to an amazing series

by the same guy who did Sweet Tooth....it was suggested and was only 3 bucks for kindle so i figured i'd check it out

**Janszoon** · 08-11-2013, 04:14 PM

I'm intrigued, bob. What are those about?

08-07-2013, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster It took me forever to finish this for some reason but it was a really great book. A story about a man who loses his entire family in a plane crash, writes a book about silent film star who vanished in the late 1920s and is eventually contacted by said silent film star's wife, this book somehow manages to nest stories inside of stories, to outline the plots of amazing non-existent silent films, to engage in obscure French literary analysis, to highlight forgotten bits of history, to tell several emotionally gripping stories all at once, and somehow make it all work together. Highly, highly recommended. John Dies at the End by David Wong Reading this because I recently watched the movie based on it and was very intrigued. It's a creepy, tongue-in-cheek story about a black, furry injectable drug called "soy sauce" that gives users the ability to see things no one else can see and do things no one else can do. Also, supernatural trans-dimensional beings, alternate timelines, trashy semi-urban rustbelt life, parties, horrible bands, paranoia and one of the best titles ever. Liking it a lot so far. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

08-07-2013, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Does John die at the end? I've been meaning to read that, and his newest one about spiders. I love David Wong's articles on Cracked, they never fail to stir up a sh*t storm. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

08-11-2013, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	final book to an amazing series by the same guy who did Sweet Tooth....it was suggested and was only 3 bucks for kindle so i figured i'd check it out __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

08-11-2013, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I'm intrigued, bob. What are those about? __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

08-10-2013, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
IvanMC Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 258	The Case of Charlie Ward, by the wondrous Lovecraft! Beyond amazing!