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DanaC · 10-29-2011, 05:49 PM

That looks good Stormie.

wolf · 10-29-2011, 05:51 PM

I read the first couple chapters of The Hunger Games when it came out (Kindle Sample), but it didn't click for me so I haven't gone further. Farther. Whatever.

infinite monkey · 11-01-2011, 04:45 PM

We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates.

So far it's just making me very very very sad.

Sundae · 11-01-2011, 05:26 PM

SHOOT!
(what I say now I work with childer)

I did my flicky, scrolly, spoiler thing.

Dwellars I adore did not approve of A Discovery of Witches.
Haven't read it all of it yet.
But I will let you know.

Happy Monkey · 11-01-2011, 05:31 PM

Complete Short Science Fiction of Cordwainer Smith. Very surreal, very good, often creepy.

Glinda · 11-01-2011, 06:24 PM

The Case of the Indian Trader by Berkowitz, about the history of trading posts in the west, as well as the current propensity for federal law enforcement to go into SWAT-team raid mode on people who deal legally in Indian collectibles.

I'm about halfway through - the history of trading posts on Indian reservations is pretty interesting, but I've yet to hit the part about the raids on the Hubbel trading post and the questionable/overly aggressive tactics of federal law enforcement.

infinite monkey · 11-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Glinda! Where the heck have you been?

Glinda · 11-01-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Glinda! Where the heck have you been?

*waves*

Aw, just busy with life. You know how it is, running hither and yon working a bunch of crap-paying part-time jobs in hopes of making enough to pay a couple of bills... *sigh*

I've also been suffering an ancient, extremely glitchy computer, which generally makes using it more aggravating than productive, so I tend not to be online much lately. (No shit, I literally have to HIT the damned thing to get it to turn on. How wrong is that?!?)

The good news is, a replacement computer will be on its way shortly, thanks to my crazy friend that owns a town in Montana. He wants me to write his life story (as with the book mentioned above, my friend is also a dealer in Indian collectibles, and has been the target of two federal law enforcement raids that have resulted in no charges or arrests - he's now suing the government, believe it or not) and isn't willing to let my old computer dictate its progress.

Enh. It's a life.

I see that I missed the return (and subsequent departure) of our good friend Pammy. HAGGIS!

infinite monkey · 11-01-2011, 07:32 PM

I'm happy to see you! I've wondered about you.

That sounds like an interesting story to write! Oh do let us know the progress.

Glinda · 11-01-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I'm happy to see you! I've wondered about you.

Ok. I confess. I'm Pam. Been driving you goofballs crazy for months now! HA!

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

That sounds like an interesting story to write! Oh do let us know the progress.

He's just asked me to do this for him, so it's still in the planning stages, but I'll definitely keep you all updated when something happens. Happily, there will be pay involved during the process! YAY!

infinite monkey · 11-01-2011, 07:48 PM

Hahaha!

Yay for pay!

Trilby · 11-02-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates.

So far it's just making me very very very sad.

STOP reading JCO right now!!

She is a complete downer and that book is a complete downer and you do NOT need any more downers, young lady!!

I assign you to read STRAIGHT MAN by Richard Russo.

It's funny and it's about academic life and it's GOOD.

It's antivenom for JCO.

Then, because it's Halloween-ish you may read WHERE ARE YOU GOING WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN by JCO if you wanna.

and Sundae?

When you're done with Discovery of Witches I want your review on my desk by 3:30. Please make sure you do it in crayon this time.

infinite monkey · 11-02-2011, 08:18 AM

Well I HAVE to finish it. But I'll take your advice: no more JCO. If they're all this sad, I don't want.

I'm so mad right now at the parents I could strangle the book!

wolf · 11-02-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

and Sundae?

When you're done with Discovery of Witches I want your review on my desk by 3:30. Please make sure you do it in crayon this time.

My official review is here.

if you're on goodreads already, friend me. If you're seeing the site for the first time, join and then friend me ...

Sundae · 11-02-2011, 01:07 PM

I have no idea what goodreads is.
I'm just upset because I treated myself to a NEW BOOK only to find it had already been trashed by the Cellar.

I have the receipt.
I am tempted to take it back unread.

Am currently reading Let the Right One In (John Ajvide Lindqvist).
Far more detailed than the film of course - the Swedish one I mean.
Haven't even attempted to watch the American remake as it's bound to appall me.
When you remake you change and the original did not need changes.

10-29-2011, 05:51 PM	#2207
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I read the first couple chapters of The Hunger Games when it came out (Kindle Sample), but it didn't click for me so I haven't gone further. Farther. Whatever. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-01-2011, 05:26 PM	#2209
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	SHOOT! (what I say now I work with childer) I did my flicky, scrolly, spoiler thing. Dwellars I adore did not approve of A Discovery of Witches. Haven't read it all of it yet. But I will let you know. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-01-2011, 05:31 PM	#2210
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Complete Short Science Fiction of Cordwainer Smith. Very surreal, very good, often creepy. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-02-2011, 01:07 PM	#2220
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I have no idea what goodreads is. I'm just upset because I treated myself to a NEW BOOK only to find it had already been trashed by the Cellar. I have the receipt. I am tempted to take it back unread. Am currently reading Let the Right One In (John Ajvide Lindqvist). Far more detailed than the film of course - the Swedish one I mean. Haven't even attempted to watch the American remake as it's bound to appall me. When you remake you change and the original did not need changes. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-01-2011, 04:45 PM	#2208
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates. So far it's just making me very very very sad.

11-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#2211
Glinda Fucktard Resistance League Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 1.14 acres of heaven Posts: 1,512	The Case of the Indian Trader by Berkowitz, about the history of trading posts in the west, as well as the current propensity for federal law enforcement to go into SWAT-team raid mode on people who deal legally in Indian collectibles. I'm about halfway through - the history of trading posts on Indian reservations is pretty interesting, but I've yet to hit the part about the raids on the Hubbel trading post and the questionable/overly aggressive tactics of federal law enforcement.

11-01-2011, 06:50 PM	#2212
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Glinda! Where the heck have you been?

11-01-2011, 07:32 PM	#2214
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I'm happy to see you! I've wondered about you. That sounds like an interesting story to write! Oh do let us know the progress.

11-01-2011, 07:48 PM	#2216
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Hahaha! Yay for pay!

11-02-2011, 08:18 AM	#2218
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Well I HAVE to finish it. But I'll take your advice: no more JCO. If they're all this sad, I don't want. I'm so mad right now at the parents I could strangle the book!

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