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glatt · 04-21-2014, 07:43 AM

I do that with car repair manuals. That shit puts you right to sleep.

Gravdigr · 04-21-2014, 07:47 AM

I sometimes used AM talk radio. I'd find a program discussing a topic I could not have cared less about, and listen to it just loud enough to hear, but, not catch every word.

It worked.

Clodfobble · 04-21-2014, 08:42 AM

Just finished listening to "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime." The voiceacting was very good; he got the main character's cadence just right.

I found it especially amusing that while the book is generally highly-acclaimed, there is a solid core of 1-star reviews on Amazon, and the majority of those run along the lines of, "I have autism myself and this character is not exactly like me therefore it is false and the author is a fraud." Which is, of course, to be expected.

Urbane Guerrilla · 04-22-2014, 01:16 AM

Going through a Bernard Cornwell phase for a bit -- enough to note the Sharpe novels hew to a pattern. Like how poor Richard gets ever so many opportunities to be a lover; at least once per book, regardless of anything. If only he had the money, he might have been a gigolo -- Sgt Harper's assessment of him notwithstanding.

Don't seem to remember the TV series being quite so stuffed with stray petticoats. Though in that era, women did seem to be ninety percent linen -- and pin-curls.

Happy Monkey · 04-22-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Urbane Guerrilla

Don't seem to remember the TV series being quite so stuffed with stray petticoats. Though in that era, women did seem to be ninety percent linen -- and pin-curls.

Perhaps not quantity, but quality. Elizabeth Hurley shows up without the linen.

busterb · 05-04-2014, 07:00 PM

Just read The Deepest Secret by Carla Buckley Started Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline.
Both are about a hit and run. WTF! does someone pitch an idea out to all writers, then they all jump on it?? But but they'er all new york times best sellers. Right?

monster · 05-04-2014, 09:24 PM

slumming it with takedown twenty by janet Evanovich. Old, Done, Series way way way past it's prime, may serve to help me get to sleep every night for the rest of the year at this boring rate!

busterb · 05-05-2014, 09:45 PM

Lisa Scottoline. I owe you an apology. Got better later sorry.

wolf · 05-05-2014, 09:57 PM

Drlackofaffect lent me Knight by Gene Wolfe. I've never read anything by him, but he hangs words together in some really awesome ways.

Quote:

She laughed, and the wind and the sea were in it; she was the spray, and the waves that broke outside her cave. When I talked to her, I was talking to them.

Gravdigr · 05-24-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Drlackofaffect lent me Knight by Gene Wolfe. I've never read anything by him, but he hangs words together in some really awesome ways.

Remember the section of Reader's Digest called 'Torwards More Picturesque Speech' (or something like that)? I've often thought of starting a thread in the same vein.

wolf · 05-18-2014, 01:50 AM

A Dirty Job is brilliant. Any book that hangs together the words "Artificial boob spooge" is worth a look, or in my case, a listen.There is something terribly, terribly wrong with Christopher Moore. And I am good with that.

BigV · 05-24-2014, 12:50 PM

The Rule of Nobody by Philip K. Howard.

A story about the paralyzing effects of overly detailed laws and regulations. He makes a case for governing by principle, and not by rules. He suggests that individual human judgement, even by government officials is better than mindless compliance with inflexible rules.

I like it so far.

fargon · 05-24-2014, 02:11 PM

The Hobbit, again.

Gravdigr · 05-24-2014, 04:07 PM

Currently trying to read "I Hunt Killers", by Barry Lyga.

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Jazz is a likable teenager. A charmer, some might say.

But he's also the son of the world's most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, "Take Your Son to Work Day" was year-round.

bbro · 05-27-2014, 07:56 AM

I always forget about this thread - I think because it seems to move fast, but also a lot of my reading doesn't seem to fit in (from what I remember when I posted a couple times).

I saw some others using goodreads, so I wanted to invite you to come friend me on there

I am blbst36 on there. I have a goal of 52 books to read this year and I have finished 26 so far.

I also just looked and realized I don't know where one of the books I am reading is actually at and I want to read it - lol

04-21-2014, 07:47 AM	#2
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04-21-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Just finished listening to "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime." The voiceacting was very good; he got the main character's cadence just right. I found it especially amusing that while the book is generally highly-acclaimed, there is a solid core of 1-star reviews on Amazon, and the majority of those run along the lines of, "I have autism myself and this character is not exactly like me therefore it is false and the author is a fraud." Which is, of course, to be expected. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-22-2014, 01:16 AM	#4
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Going through a Bernard Cornwell phase for a bit -- enough to note the Sharpe novels hew to a pattern. Like how poor Richard gets ever so many opportunities to be a lover; at least once per book, regardless of anything. If only he had the money, he might have been a gigolo -- Sgt Harper's assessment of him notwithstanding. Don't seem to remember the TV series being quite so stuffed with stray petticoats. Though in that era, women did seem to be ninety percent linen -- and pin-curls. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

05-04-2014, 07:00 PM	#6
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Just read The Deepest Secret by Carla Buckley Started Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline. Both are about a hit and run. WTF! does someone pitch an idea out to all writers, then they all jump on it?? But but they'er all new york times best sellers. Right? __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

05-04-2014, 09:24 PM	#7
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	slumming it with takedown twenty by janet Evanovich. Old, Done, Series way way way past it's prime, may serve to help me get to sleep every night for the rest of the year at this boring rate! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

04-21-2014, 07:43 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I do that with car repair manuals. That shit puts you right to sleep.

05-05-2014, 09:45 PM	#8
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Lisa Scottoline. I owe you an apology. Got better later sorry. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

05-18-2014, 01:50 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	A Dirty Job is brilliant. Any book that hangs together the words "Artificial boob spooge" is worth a look, or in my case, a listen.There is something terribly, terribly wrong with Christopher Moore. And I am good with that. __________________ 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

05-24-2014, 12:50 PM	#12
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	The Rule of Nobody by Philip K. Howard. A story about the paralyzing effects of overly detailed laws and regulations. He makes a case for governing by principle, and not by rules. He suggests that individual human judgement, even by government officials is better than mindless compliance with inflexible rules. I like it so far. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-24-2014, 02:11 PM	#13
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	The Hobbit, again. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

05-27-2014, 07:56 AM	#15
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	I always forget about this thread - I think because it seems to move fast, but also a lot of my reading doesn't seem to fit in (from what I remember when I posted a couple times). I saw some others using goodreads, so I wanted to invite you to come friend me on there I am blbst36 on there. I have a goal of 52 books to read this year and I have finished 26 so far. I also just looked and realized I don't know where one of the books I am reading is actually at and I want to read it - lol __________________ Camping

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