What are you reading right now?

phantom133pz · 01-27-2009, 12:56 AM

Erm... why can't I get to the last page? I know it's there! Anyways...

The Option Reader #1 - We Rock So You Don't Have To. It's a collection of articles from the Option spanning the timeline of real alternative rock. It's got a bunch of bands ranging from Nirvana to Patti Smith to Jesus & Mary Chain to Pavement. A definite must read for anyone that likes that music, but I'm not really sure where you might be able to find it. I couldn't even find the cover online... It's great so far though. I'm also working my way through Paradise Lost, I've never read it before and it's been holding my attention.

Fruitonica · 01-27-2009, 02:18 AM

I just finished The Rock Pillow by Lynne Folkard, an account of her years as a homeless schizophrenic. The writing is terrible, but it's quite harrowing nonetheless.

Started on Budding Prospects by T.C Boyle. It's okay so far, I thought it was a comedy but that isn't really his focus.

Ace · 01-28-2009, 11:51 PM

"Sound Advice on Compressors, Limiters, Expanders & Gates" by Bill Gibson.

adidasss · 01-29-2009, 05:09 PM

Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

The first part, what I image was the original short story - The fireman, is very good. But the added bit just feels forced and unconvincing. 1984 blows it out of the water.

ProggyMan · 01-29-2009, 09:51 PM

Frankly I think the entire book is ****, I could barely finish it.

FireInCairo · 01-29-2009, 09:53 PM

Nearly finished ----- and the ass saw the angel by Nick Cave

Arya Stark · 01-30-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adidasss

Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

The first part, what I image was the original short story - The fireman, is very good. But the added bit just feels forced and unconvincing. 1984 blows it out of the water.

What did you think overall?

Cause I couldn't stand it.

Anteater · 01-30-2009, 11:38 AM

Behold The Man - Michael Moor****

As much as I prefer the Elric sagas over the majority of Moor****'s written material, this novel is simply fantastic. A neurotic psychiatrist travelling back in time to Palestine and encountering a Jesus who isn't all he seems....great stuff.

NSW · 01-30-2009, 11:45 AM

Love it so far.

Terrible Lizard · 01-30-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adidasss

Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

The first part, what I image was the original short story - The fireman, is very good. But the added bit just feels forced and unconvincing. 1984 blows it out of the water.

Really? 1984 bored the **** outta me, Bradbury has always had a pulpish flair to his work.

Trying to finish up Lord of Light, it is a parable for the ages.

01-29-2009, 05:09 PM	#1064 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury The first part, what I image was the original short story - The fireman, is very good. But the added bit just feels forced and unconvincing. 1984 blows it out of the water. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

01-29-2009, 09:53 PM	#1066 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	Nearly finished ----- and the ass saw the angel by Nick Cave __________________ O G MUDBONE: Only You can prevent forest fires.

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NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Love it so far. __________________ Hi.

01-27-2009, 12:56 AM	#1061 (permalink)
phantom133pz Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 73	Erm... why can't I get to the last page? I know it's there! Anyways... The Option Reader #1 - We Rock So You Don't Have To. It's a collection of articles from the Option spanning the timeline of real alternative rock. It's got a bunch of bands ranging from Nirvana to Patti Smith to Jesus & Mary Chain to Pavement. A definite must read for anyone that likes that music, but I'm not really sure where you might be able to find it. I couldn't even find the cover online... It's great so far though. I'm also working my way through Paradise Lost, I've never read it before and it's been holding my attention.

01-27-2009, 02:18 AM	#1062 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	I just finished The Rock Pillow by Lynne Folkard, an account of her years as a homeless schizophrenic. The writing is terrible, but it's quite harrowing nonetheless. Started on Budding Prospects by T.C Boyle. It's okay so far, I thought it was a comedy but that isn't really his focus.

01-29-2009, 09:51 PM	#1065 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Frankly I think the entire book is ****, I could barely finish it.