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Old 15th June 2006, 08:19 AM   #421 (permalink)
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I also got "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, just for a change of pace. Heard good things about it. Going to Barnes and Noble today, so I'll probably buy more stuff.
I've just been given The Secret Life of Bees as well as The Mermaid Chair by the same author and have not read them yet. They're in the to-read pile. Would very much like to know what you think about the book.
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Old 15th June 2006, 12:27 PM   #422 (permalink)
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I've just been given The Secret Life of Bees as well as The Mermaid Chair by the same author and have not read them yet. They're in the to-read pile. Would very much like to know what you think about the book.
I will let you know, for sure. It's in my 'to read' pile as well. I am starting Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! today, because I finished Mieville's Perdido Street Station last night, and my stomach was twisted in knots... it is a very emotionally difficult book to read, and yet it is amazing. I need something lighter before I start into anything that will tug a my heartstrings again. But yes, I will read it and let you know!! Thanks!
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Old 20th June 2006, 09:30 PM   #423 (permalink)
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Recently bought:
- 'Anansi boys' by Neil Gaiman
- 'Shadowmarch' by Tad Williams

Really, really want to buy (and read of course) 'a feast for crows' by George R. R. Martin, in Dutch ('cause I read part 1-3 in Dutch as well), finally the book is in the shops... however, apparently 6 chapters are missing. On a Dutch fantasy forum I heard it takes about 2 months for a reprint . Not happy about this!!
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Old 20th June 2006, 09:36 PM   #424 (permalink)
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I bought the June issue of Ellery Queen..read one story so far
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Old 23rd June 2006, 04:47 AM   #425 (permalink)
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OK, my most recent book haul today from the bookshop conveniently placed 30 odd metres from my workplace is:

Veniss Underground - Jeff Vandermeer. I've perused the master's work before but this was going for a song and it also had a Veniss Novella Balzac's War which I don't recall reading before. Anyone checked it out? Brys, Jay?

The Poe Shadow - Matthew Pearl. I posted a thread on this but only now have the book in my clammy hands. A tale revolving around the enigma that is Edgar Allan Poe's death. Going on the recommendation on Nesacat and my own love of all things Poe I thought I'ld finally give this book a try.

I hope to get to both books by the first week of July.
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Old 23rd June 2006, 01:32 PM   #426 (permalink)
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I will let you know, for sure. It's in my 'to read' pile as well. I am starting Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! today, because I finished Mieville's Perdido Street Station last night, and my stomach was twisted in knots... it is a very emotionally difficult book to read, and yet it is amazing. I need something lighter before I start into anything that will tug a my heartstrings again. But yes, I will read it and let you know!! Thanks!
My favourite pratchett book! Guards! guards! rules

Just got Terry Brooks wishsong of shannara for £2.50
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Old 23rd June 2006, 01:39 PM   #427 (permalink)
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Just received (via the mail) an old sf classic: Station X. Chris, did you ever read this one? Anybody else?
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Old 23rd June 2006, 03:38 PM   #428 (permalink)
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Just bought the Hastur Cycle, the Ithaqua Cycle and The Yellow Sign and other Tales. It's all j.d.'s fault this for telling me about the Chaosium Books website. I went in there just to have a look round and ended up buying books. Will have to wait on them though since it being sent by surface mail.
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Old 23rd June 2006, 09:42 PM   #429 (permalink)
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Well, Nesa, now I get to return the compliment: I just received my copy of The H. P. Lovecraft Dream Book, which I'd somehow managed to miss along the way. NOT cheap, but reasonable. Thanks for the recommendation.

Now, if I help you knock over a bank, are you willing to help me knock over Fort Knox? I'm afraid the jabberwock won't be enough here: we'll need the aid of the bandersnatch and the haffalumps as well.....
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Old 24th June 2006, 04:29 AM   #430 (permalink)
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Very minor book haul - I've been wanting Mary Gentle's 1610 for a while, not in the library and $15 and up in most bookstores. Bought it today on ebay for $3.50. Made me feel good anyway.
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Old 24th June 2006, 04:50 AM   #431 (permalink)
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Now, if I help you knock over a bank, are you willing to help me knock over Fort Knox? I'm afraid the jabberwock won't be enough here: we'll need the aid of the bandersnatch and the haffalumps as well.....

Deal. You get the heffalumps *here are the peanuts* and I'll go get the bandersnatch since she's awfully good friends with the jabberwock. It's a lovely book, the Dream Book and wish you much joy in the reading.
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Old 24th June 2006, 07:51 AM   #432 (permalink)
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Got Pratchett's Guards! Guards! and Adams' Watership Down (for a friend) very cheap
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Old 24th June 2006, 09:08 AM   #433 (permalink)
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Got Pratchett's Guards! Guards! and Adams' Watership Down (for a friend) very cheap
Is this for a "friend"? Or a friend? *grins* Sorry, I couldn't help it. Watership Down -- been a long time; but I recall it as being quite a nice book.
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Old 24th June 2006, 01:01 PM   #434 (permalink)
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Watership Down is one of the few films made from a book that stayed pretty faithful...and both the film and the book always make me cry
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Old 24th June 2006, 06:23 PM   #435 (permalink)
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Picked up The Confusion and The System of the World by Neal Stephenson today, as well as The Half-Blood Prince by some chick called Rowling. 3-for-2 offer at Waterstones.
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