Harlepolis said:

My 1st attempt at reading a horror novel(and my 1st introduction to Stephen King)....

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I'm 1/2 way through it. I don't get scared easily, but I'm already feeling paranoid as HOLLY hell.

that is a very terrifying book. brace yourself...

i really enjoyed stephen king's collections of short stories called four past midnight and night shift.

XxAxX said:

Harlepolis said:

My 1st attempt at reading a horror novel(and my 1st introduction to Stephen King)....

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I'm 1/2 way through it. I don't get scared easily, but I'm already feeling paranoid as HOLLY hell.

that is a very terrifying book. brace yourself...

i really enjoyed stephen king's collections of short stories called four past midnight and night shift.

TD3 recommended The Long Walk as a follow up.

I hope I can pull up whats left of my nerves to read that though

I'm def intrigued by that short stories anthology, I'll keep an eye on it

Harlepolis said:

XxAxX said:

that is a very terrifying book. brace yourself...

i really enjoyed stephen king's collections of short stories called four past midnight and night shift.

TD3 recommended The Long Walk as a follow up.

I hope I can pull up whats left of my nerves to read that though

I'm def intrigued by that short stories anthology, I'll keep an eye on it

?The Long Walk. don't know that one. i've kind of lapsed on King's work in recent years. i go on author binges. read everything someone ever wrote, then sometimes don't come back to them for a while.

XxAxX said:

Harlepolis said:

TD3 recommended The Long Walk as a follow up.

I hope I can pull up whats left of my nerves to read that though

I'm def intrigued by that short stories anthology, I'll keep an eye on it

?The Long Walk. don't know that one. i've kind of lapsed on King's work in recent years. i go on author binges. read everything someone ever wrote, then sometimes don't come back to them for a while.

It was published in 1979 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. It was written pre-Carrie during his college days.

Harlepolis said:

XxAxX said:

?The Long Walk. don't know that one. i've kind of lapsed on King's work in recent years. i go on author binges. read everything someone ever wrote, then sometimes don't come back to them for a while.

It was published in 1979 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. It was written pre-Carrie during his college days.

oh. my. i will have to get a peek at that.

i read mostly mysteries...and if I read an author i like, i have to obsessively compulsively read the books in the order they were written

I read stephen King's latest, about the town put under aglass dome...it was not too bad

Right now I'm reading Miami Babylon by Gerald Posner and throughly enjoying it. The fascinating thing about the book is that all this stuff is true and Posner is an excellent writer.

I have it on audio and the funny part is, I was listening today and Prince is mentioned in chapter 7, apparently Prince told a businessman that he liked South Beach because it was nasty like certain parts of MPLS only it has beaches and better weather, This was right before he bought the Glam Slam nightclub. Who knew that Princey was one of the pioneers of SoBe?

Here's the review that's on Amazon...I highly recommend this book.

From Publishers Weekly Miami Beach proves a multilayered topic for Posner: investigative journalist, bestselling author (Case Closed) and denizen of America's most decadent city. Posner examines how Miami Beach turned from a quiet resort into the interconnecting site of crime, finance and politics (which one mayor described as a blood sport). The author gives a penetrating look at the sun-drenched history of South Florida, the swampland and scoundrels, rumrunners and smugglers in speedboats from Prohibition on, a major military training center during WWII and the glitzy playground of mobsters. The book comes alive from the start with an account of South Florida overwhelmed in 1980 by the influx of 125,000 Cuban refugees, followed by gritty segments on the coke wars, South Beach fun and frolic, the gay glam party life and the revitalization of key areas of the Beach. Corruption in City Hall and immoral real estate moguls conclude this thoroughly entertaining analysis of one of the original American pleasure domes and the good times that continue to roll. 8 pages of b&w photos. (Oct. 13) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

XxAxX said:

johnart said:

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Very informative.

he looks like a kind fellow. does he give english lessons?

French even...I've heard. :smh:

The Bible...everyday

nyse said:

The Bible...everyday

Whoa yo hair! Wild!

Where u been??

a pleasure to hear from you john.

where have i been... shit.. where do i start lol

my cousin was just murdered... my freind commited suicide. my child was aborted

had my heart broken and im reading the bible every day... how is you and your artwork John ? ? ?

you got skillz . . .

note.: everyone read revelations chapters 2-3.. beware of the word of man and the churches

that claim to be holy and are not.... man... i love and missed everybody

nyse said:

a pleasure to hear from you john.

where have i been... shit.. where do i start lol

my cousin was just murdered... my freind commited suicide. my child was aborted

had my heart broken and im reading the bible every day... how is you and your artwork John ? ? ?

you got skillz . . .

note.: everyone read revelations chapters 2-3.. beware of the word of man and the churches

that claim to be holy and are not.... man... i love and missed everybody

My artwork is going fine.
I am so sorry to hear about all these events nyse.

Sending you good vibes and a big (manly ) hug, friend.

you have allways sent me positivity John and i appreciate that...

you and a couple of others... you understand the word Love... i can tell

BlackAdder7 said:

i read mostly mysteries...and if I read an author i like, i have to obsessively compulsively read the books in the order they were written

I read stephen King's latest, about the town put under aglass dome...it was not too bad

"author binges"

babynoz said:

Right now I'm reading Miami Babylon by Gerald Posner and throughly enjoying it. The fascinating thing about the book is that all this stuff is true and Posner is an excellent writer.

I have it on audio and the funny part is, I was listening today and Prince is mentioned in chapter 7, apparently Prince told a businessman that he liked South Beach because it was nasty like certain parts of MPLS only it has beaches and better weather, This was right before he bought the Glam Slam nightclub. Who knew that Princey was one of the pioneers of SoBe?

Here's the review that's on Amazon...I highly recommend this book.

From Publishers Weekly Miami Beach proves a multilayered topic for Posner: investigative journalist, bestselling author (Case Closed) and denizen of America's most decadent city. Posner examines how Miami Beach turned from a quiet resort into the interconnecting site of crime, finance and politics (which one mayor described as a blood sport). The author gives a penetrating look at the sun-drenched history of South Florida, the swampland and scoundrels, rumrunners and smugglers in speedboats from Prohibition on, a major military training center during WWII and the glitzy playground of mobsters. The book comes alive from the start with an account of South Florida overwhelmed in 1980 by the influx of 125,000 Cuban refugees, followed by gritty segments on the coke wars, South Beach fun and frolic, the gay glam party life and the revitalization of key areas of the Beach. Corruption in City Hall and immoral real estate moguls conclude this thoroughly entertaining analysis of one of the original American pleasure domes and the good times that continue to roll. 8 pages of b&w photos. (Oct. 13) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

it sounds downright tasty.

Aelis said:

I'm currently reading this. It's a good read so far.

My brother and sister love this guy - they are total followers now. I read the book he wrote next - it was kind of nice in the usual new age comfy kind of way

Empress said:

I've recently read all 3 Stieg Larsson books. Great trilogy. Not great literature, but very fun reads. Can't wait to see the movies too. Lisbeth rocks!!

The first movie was a proper (if low budget) movie, whereas the other two were shot in quick succession right after the first one, before they knew how successful it would become. They were originally made for TV, so I doubt that they're very good.

XxAxX said:

BlackAdder7 said:

i read mostly mysteries...and if I read an author i like, i have to obsessively compulsively read the books in the order they were written

I read stephen King's latest, about the town put under aglass dome...it was not too bad

"author binges"

I do the same thing!

vivid said:

Aelis said:

I'm currently reading this. It's a good read so far.

My brother and sister love this guy - they are total followers now. I read the book he wrote next - it was kind of nice in the usual new age comfy kind of way

Well, I had already been familiar with that kind of philosophy before reading this book. I like it so far, I'm currently reading a chapter about what people call love relationships and I find it interesting. But I wouldn't call myself anybody's follower

The Chips Are Down / Les jeux sont fait: Jean Paul Sartre

I've read it a few times and just recently picked it up again. Love the story, albeit a rather depressing read.

Harlepolis said:

XxAxX said:

that is a very terrifying book. brace yourself...

i really enjoyed stephen king's collections of short stories called four past midnight and night shift.

TD3 recommended The Long Walk as a follow up.

I hope I can pull up whats left of my nerves to read that though

I'm def intrigued by that short stories anthology, I'll keep an eye on it

I'm a huge fan of Stephen King. I've read 99% of his work. I highly recommend IT. It was my favourite book. I really loved The Shining and The Stand too. He has a series called The Dark Tower series. Very good stories, but you MUST read them all in order.

John Irving - Last Night in Twisted River A good yarn and he mixes in some of his own opinions on writing, his poitics, and being an American living in Canada.

Steven D. Stark - Meet The Beatles: A Cultural History Of The Band That Shook Youth, Gender And The World Interesting take on the Beatles impact on the world, dispells some long-held myths about the band.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chakras - Very helpful in making me feel good inside and expanding my knowledge of Hinduism's belief system.

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I just finished

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Does anyone have a Kindle? I really want one

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nyse said:

a pleasure to hear from you john.

where have i been... shit.. where do i start lol

my cousin was just murdered... my freind commited suicide. my child was aborted

had my heart broken and im reading the bible every day... how is you and your artwork John ? ? ?

you got skillz . . .

note.: everyone read revelations chapters 2-3.. beware of the word of man and the churches

that claim to be holy and are not.... man... i love and missed everybody

"Churches that claim to be holy and are not"... that would most certainly be Benny Hinn in my experience...

ThreadCula said:

I just finished

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Does anyone have a Kindle? I really want one

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Is it good? The novel I mean.

Harlepolis said:

ThreadCula said:

I just finished

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Does anyone have a Kindle? I really want one

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Is it good? The novel I mean.

Yes. I stayed up all night on Friday just to finish it. The ending feels rushed but it's good.

ThreadCula said:

I just finished

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Does anyone have a Kindle? I really want one

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Ron has one. LOVES LOVES LOVES it.

johnart said:

ThreadCula said:

I just finished

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Does anyone have a Kindle? I really want one

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Ron has one. LOVES LOVES LOVES it.

I want one so bad. When I finished my book,I wanted to read another. I could have just downloaded one.

ThreadCula said:

johnart said:

Ron has one. LOVES LOVES LOVES it.

I want one so bad. When I finished my book,I wanted to read another. I could have just downloaded one.

johnart said:

ThreadCula said:

I want one so bad. When I finished my book,I wanted to read another. I could have just downloaded one.

Is it ready to use when I get it ? Will I need to get wireless setup or something special?