Bred Any Good Rooks Lately?

Hedda Gabler

I got a notice the other day that my library card was going to expire.  So, I drove to the library and had to renew it at some side alley doorway.  I probably could've scored a kilo of pure Columbian there too.

Of course you can't go in unless you've made an appointment to use their computers so I was forced to do business in the alley.  

I asked about checking out some books and he said, "what genre would you like, we have some books sacked up for check out." 

While I see the fun of a grab bag as a 5 year old, as a 100 year old, I want to pick my own books. 

I had to go home and log onto the site and place requests and then I got a notice like an hour later that one of my books was ready for pick up.  sigh.  I know everyone is just doing their best. 

I will be picking up this book because I saw her on Graham Norton's show and she was hilarious.  Some of her stories -- shocking!  I can't wait to read it.

 

GNTLGNT

....don't forget, you could have also probably picked up an STD and a knock-off New York Style Hot Dog.....

Hedda Gabler

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GNTLGNT

...Joe Hill has added to his acclaimed Locke & Key graphic novel series with Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go and and Locke & Key: Hell & Gone his crossover into the Sandman universe, so good news for you Gaiman groupies.....

Hedda Gabler

I am reading my Lady in Waiting book and I tell you what, just because someone has money doesn't make them smart or classy or better.  They just get to be uber weird because they have a lot of money to pay people to be uber weird for their entertainment.

Lady Glenconner's husband was a damn freak.  Hiding behind that stiff upper lip, title, money and posh British accent.  Unstable insane freak.

FlakeNoir

Hedda Gabler said:

I am reading my Lady in Waiting book and I tell you what, just because someone has money doesn't make them smart or classy or better.  They just get to be uber weird because they have a lot of money to pay people to be uber weird for their entertainment.

Lady Glenconner's husband was a damn freak.  Hiding behind that stiff upper lip, title, money and posh British accent.  Unstable insane freak.

People are scary...! 

Hedda Gabler

Oh, just got notice from the library that my Woody Allen book is in.

I was going to purchase Lady in Waiting and Apropos of Nothing, but decided I must stop buying every single book I want.  I must become choosier in my twilight days.

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler said:

Oh, just got notice from the library that my Woody Allen book is in.

I was going to purchase Lady in Waiting and Apropos of Nothing, but decided I must stop buying every single book I want.  I must become choosier in my twilight days.

Hedda Gabler

I can't see any photo scott.

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler said:

I can't see any photo scott.

.....hmmmmmm......I see it plainly.....I shall dive into the editing eddies and see what I can fish out.....

Hedda Gabler

GNTLGNT said:

Hedda Gabler said:

I can't see any photo scott.

.....hmmmmmm......I see it plainly.....I shall dive into the editing eddies and see what I can fish out.....

I see it now, bwhoaheohaoehaohaa!

cat

Hedda Gabler said:

@cat. -- The Ten Thousand Doors.... is really a good story.  I'm almost halfway through and I just love her choice of words.  Very lyrical and whimsical.  Lovely.

I think it's like The Talisman and the Dark Tower -- The Drawing of the Three, but things I read keep comparing it to Narnia.  I have not read Narnia.  Have you and is it a better comparison than The Talisman and the Dark Tower worlds?

I am so sorry I didn't get your earlier question answered. 

I am so glad you are enjoying the book. I have only read the first Narnia book but I felt the same way about Ten Thousand Doors in regards to The Dark Tower and Talisman. I just kept thinking, There are other worlds than these. I really, really loved this book. I am waiting like Holly for thriftbooks to get some copies. I read it on kindle but I MUST have a real copy. 

Hedda Gabler

cat said:

Hedda Gabler said:

@cat. -- The Ten Thousand Doors.... is really a good story.  I'm almost halfway through and I just love her choice of words.  Very lyrical and whimsical.  Lovely.

I think it's like The Talisman and the Dark Tower -- The Drawing of the Three, but things I read keep comparing it to Narnia.  I have not read Narnia.  Have you and is it a better comparison than The Talisman and the Dark Tower worlds?

I am so sorry I didn't get your earlier question answered. 

I am so glad you are enjoying the book. I have only read the first Narnia book but I felt the same way about Ten Thousand Doors in regards to The Dark Tower and Talisman. I just kept thinking, There are other worlds than these. I really, really loved this book. I am waiting like Holly for thriftbooks to get some copies. I read it on kindle but I MUST have a real copy. 

It has a beautiful cover. I wish I had it in hard copy

cat

I finished The Troop by Nick Cutter. It was good the first half, it lost a little steam for me in the 2nd half but overall a decent story. It is heavy on the gross-out factor though. 

Started Deliverance. Not very far into it, because it's been very busy around here. I am doing an informal reading challenge (not something I signed up for, just something I stumbled across and thought I'd do, just for myself) and one box I need to check off is a book published the decade you were born. So I picked Deliverance. I have seen the movie but first time reading the book. 

Still need to get back to The Unwilling, as well. 

GNTLGNT

cat said:

I finished The Troop by Nick Cutter. It was good the first half, it lost a little steam for me in the 2nd half but overall a decent story. It is heavy on the gross-out factor though. 

Started Deliverance. Not very far into it, because it's been very busy around here. I am doing an informal reading challenge (not something I signed up for, just something I stumbled across and thought I'd do, just for myself) and one box I need to check off is a book published the decade you were born. So I picked Deliverance. I have seen the movie but first time reading the book. 

Still need to get back to The Unwilling, as well. 

...the movie outshone the book in my opinion...

Hedda Gabler

cat said:

I finished The Troop by Nick Cutter. It was good the first half, it lost a little steam for me in the 2nd half but overall a decent story. It is heavy on the gross-out factor though. 

Started Deliverance. Not very far into it, because it's been very busy around here. I am doing an informal reading challenge (not something I signed up for, just something I stumbled across and thought I'd do, just for myself) and one box I need to check off is a book published the decade you were born. So I picked Deliverance. I have seen the movie but first time reading the book. 

Still need to get back to The Unwilling, as well. 

I agree that the movie was iconic, but i love dickeys vocabulary. The poet in him comes through.  You might discuss this with doc. He and i had a great discussion about deliverance and he has some good insights.

cat

Hedda Gabler said:

cat said:

I finished The Troop by Nick Cutter. It was good the first half, it lost a little steam for me in the 2nd half but overall a decent story. It is heavy on the gross-out factor though. 

Started Deliverance. Not very far into it, because it's been very busy around here. I am doing an informal reading challenge (not something I signed up for, just something I stumbled across and thought I'd do, just for myself) and one box I need to check off is a book published the decade you were born. So I picked Deliverance. I have seen the movie but first time reading the book. 

Still need to get back to The Unwilling, as well. 

I agree that the movie was iconic, but i love dickeys vocabulary. The poet in him comes through.  You might discuss this with doc. He and i had a great discussion about deliverance and he has some good insights.

I have noticed he has a definite style to his writing so far. It took me a second to get used to it. 

Hedda Gabler

Yes for sure. If you can get Into a rhythm with him, it’s super writing. 

GNTLGNT

.....so maybe I should re-read and see if the intervening years change my opinion....

Hedda Gabler

GNTLGNT said:

.....so maybe I should re-read and see if the intervening years change my opinion....

There is definitely a poetic base to his word choice and cadence. 

Tabitha King is the same way.  If you really pay attention, you can hear her poetry background in the way she writes.  

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler said:

GNTLGNT said:

.....so maybe I should re-read and see if the intervening years change my opinion....

There is definitely a poetic base to his word choice and cadence. 

Tabitha King is the same way.  If you really pay attention, you can hear her poetry background in the way she writes.  

...thankee.....may be the same reason I was never fond of her work.....

Hedda Gabler

GNTLGNT said:

Hedda Gabler said:

GNTLGNT said:

.....so maybe I should re-read and see if the intervening years change my opinion....

There is definitely a poetic base to his word choice and cadence. 

Tabitha King is the same way.  If you really pay attention, you can hear her poetry background in the way she writes.  

...thankee.....may be the same reason I was never fond of her work.....

I also struggle with her work, but in all fairness, I have not read the books that she is most noted for and are the popular stories.

BevVincent

One On One is my favorite of hers.

GNTLGNT

BevVincent said:

One On One is my favorite of hers.

....then I shall try that one....are ya with me Deej?.....

Hedda Gabler

GNTLGNT said:

BevVincent said:

One On One is my favorite of hers.

....then I shall try that one....are ya with me Deej?.....

Not sure i can even get ahold of that.