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    Just finished Dust of Dreams by Steven Erikson (9th doorstop in a 10 doorstop fantasy series) and now moving on to Charlie Stross's Atrocity Archives to cleanse the palate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reid View Post
    The Fabric Of The Cosmos-Brian Greene
    The Origin Of Consciousness-Julian Jaynes
    How is the Origin of Consciousness? - Ive read Biocentrism by Robert Lanza - seems like a welcome reprieve from the onslaught of books I had on my list regarding string theory. Not a refutation per se, just a departure from it. A new way of looking at reality. It was lovely at times. I would like to read more on the subject of consciousness.

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    Keith Richards - Life
    Robert Mladinich - From the Mouth of the Monster: The Joel Rifkin Story

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    Quote Originally Posted by per anporth View Post
    What did you make of it, Walt? - John Harris gave it a lukewarm review in the Guardian, here in the UK - my first kneejerk response was to dismis his review. However, having started reading, I have come round to the opinion that he was pretty much spot on in his review. I've put it aside, rather sadly, after 40 or 50 pages - he is *such* a bad writer, & it is so badly edited...
    It started out well but it's getting kind of.....ponderous.I bought it based on a positive review in The Quietus.I'll try to finish it, just to get my money's worth.
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    Just finished Tibetan Peach Pie. A memoir of sorts, though author Tom Robbins denies it is an autobiography. If you like his novels, you will be intrigued and amused by the stories he tells from his life. A good read.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gryphs also View Post
    Intentional Interruption by Steven Katz and Lisa Ain Dank: A book for leaders on how to implement professional change in their business and staff.
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    Finished "Caesar's Messiah" and "Eminent Hipsters" what a whiny old man Fagen is but spot on frequently. I guess I'm just growin old too.

    Now reading "Shakespeare's Messiah" and "Dirty Minds"

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    Introducing my son to Carl Hiaasen's kids' series - Chomp, Hoot, Scat, and Flush. Finished Chomp and currently reading Hoot. Set in South Florida and they're turning out to be just as funny as his adult works, minus the sex, drugs, profanity, and for the most part, alcohol...yeah, yeah, release the snark, PE-ers...
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    They made a movie out of Hoot. It's decent enough you can sit through it with a kid.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453494/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Bails View Post
    I've been wanting to read Koontz's "Odd Thomas" books, as I've heard good things about them.

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    I believe I have read all his Odd Thomas books. I also recently found that the first one had been made into a movie, so I watched that. Follows the book pretty closely, if I remember the book this long after I read it. Not a bad series of books, IMO. Start with the first one, and if in a later book you lose interest, just stop.
    I'm halfway through the first "Odd Thomas" and I'm liking it a lot! Like Stephen King, Koontz throws a lot of humor into his supernatural horror stories and there are some moments that are lol funny. Sometimes I get a little self-conscious when I'm reading and laughing on an airplane like I was last night, but... oh well! I'll probably want to continue on with the series.

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    Quote Originally Posted by -=RTFR666=- View Post
    Introducing my son to Carl Hiaasen's kids' series - Chomp, Hoot, Scat, and Flush. Finished Chomp and currently reading Hoot. Set in South Florida and they're turning out to be just as funny as his adult works, minus the sex, drugs, profanity, and for the most part, alcohol...yeah, yeah, release the snark, PE-ers...
    I've read three Hiassen books over the past year (discovered him through this thread) and I've been enjoying his stuff. Maybe one or two more "adult" novels before I try one of his "kiddie" books.

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    Quote Originally Posted by No Pride
    Like Stephen King, Koontz throws a lot of humor into his supernatural horror stories and there are some moments that are lol funny.
    I like Koontz's humor and his sense of suspense and action. My main complaint about him is that in some cases the endings to his books are lame. But that hasn't deterred me from reading a lot of them.

    Sometimes I get a little self-conscious when I'm reading and laughing on an airplane like I was last night, but... oh well!
    Why worry about it? At least people can see that you are reading and it must be something funny in the book. I once went to a movie at which my friend and I were the only ones laughing. Maybe we were supposed to feel sorry for the characters who seemed stupid, but we saw them as comic relief in a movie that was a little too maudlin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spellbound View Post
    I like Koontz's humor and his sense of suspense and action. My main complaint about him is that in some cases the endings to his books are lame. But that hasn't deterred me from reading a lot of them.
    That's exactly what I often say about Stephen King.

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    Why worry about it?
    Oh, I don't actually worry about it. I'm too old to care what people think of me. I might still have a moment, but I generally come back to my senses in a second or two. Besides, there are plenty of people on airplanes that should worry about their behavior... but unfortunately for the rest of us, don't.

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    Just finished A Quiet Believe In Angels by R.J. Ellory. I hadn't read anything from him yet, but loved it very much. It's a thriller, a coming of age and a drama (some parts even remembered me of Styron's Sophie's Choice). When I googled his name I found out Ellory was the one who wrote reviews for his own books on Amazon. Well, he did apologize for that when it came out, but a strange story it was... He'll release a new book these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by No Pride View Post
    Oh, I don't actually worry about it. I'm too old to care what people think of me. I might still have a moment, but I generally come back to my senses in a second or two. Besides, there are plenty of people on airplanes that should worry about their behavior... but unfortunately for the rest of us, don't.
    Good point. People on airplanes don't have to worry about me anymore. Bastards don't have seats with enough legroom for a full grown man, and I can't afford first class, so I no longer fly. If they want my business, they will have to treat me like a human.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spellbound View Post
    I like Koontz's humor and his sense of suspense and action. My main complaint about him is that in some cases the endings to his books are lame. But that hasn't deterred me from reading a lot of them.
    I finished "Odd Thomas" last night. I wouldn't call the ending "lame" by any means, but it bummed me out. I can't say anything more without a major "spoiler." I liked the book a lot and would heartily recommend it, but... just sayin'.

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    A while ago, I picked up a copy of the Prince of Providence, the story of Buddy Cianci, former and most likely future mayor of the capitol of Rhode Island. I started reading it a couple weeks ago and am almost done. Man, is it good. I'm originally from Providence and most of the names in the book are familiar. The book seems very fair and unbiased. There are no completely "good guys" in the book. Everyone turns out to be a criminal or a rat or corrupt to some extent. One guy upon whose testimony Buddy was convicted, said he wanted, as young man, to get into politics "for the honesty of it." I always liked Buddy; now I'm not so sure.
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    At the risk of no getting serious answers, what is the best (informative, well written, not gossipy or sensational) book - or books - about AC/DC?

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    I finished my fourth Carl Hiassen novel, "Sick Puppy." It was enjoyable (as were the other three), but they're all a little too similar. There's always corrupt politicians and corporations, a psychotic hit man, a budding romance, the ever present Skink, and a prevalent "save the environment" message. It's a great formula, but I'm starting to burn out on it. Maybe I'll try one of his kiddie books.

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    Quote Originally Posted by No Pride View Post
    I finished my fourth Carl Hiassen novel, "Sick Puppy." It was enjoyable (as were the other three), but they're all a little too similar. There's always corrupt politicians and corporations, a psychotic hit man, a budding romance, the ever present Skink, and a prevalent "save the environment" message. It's a great formula, but I'm starting to burn out on it. Maybe I'll try one of his kiddie books.
    Probably why I haven't read him in a while. I really like him, but haven't read him in about 2 years.

    Maybe next summer.
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    Just started Consumed by David Cronenberg. His first book!

    I'm a little more than halfway through this and really enjoying it. Pretty much what I expected from him. A lot of creepy and interesting stuff all intertwined.
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    The Magicians by Lev Grossman
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    I'm embarrassed to admit that I just recently finished for the first time: "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "Flowers For Algernon". Insert "coulda hadda a V8" headslap here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by davis View Post
    At the risk of no getting serious answers, what is the best (informative, well written, not gossipy or sensational) book - or books - about AC/DC?
    For me, it's Maximum Rock & Roll. I read the Australian edition a few years ago. I believe it has just been released in an American edition with a different cover. Lengthy book and highly informative, especially about the formation of the band and the Bon Scott years.
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