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I really wish it would have gotten one too.  There were so many interesting things in that book that could have been expanded on.  All this Chuck talked has swayed me to start Doomed tonight.  I'll report back with thoughts when I'm finished, which should be in three or four days.

I just saw this a few minutes ago.

http://chuckpalahniuk.net/news/what-we-know-about-the-rant-sequel

"Argh! The Rant question comes back! I've written the second book, but I'm such a compulsive nut-job that I'm still looking for a non-fiction form to use as a structure. I know, I know, I'm stuck on structural gimmicks, but experiments like that are important to me."

 

I've picked up Doomed, but I'll probably be a little while before I get to it.

 

I'm currently reading The Fifth Assassin by Brad Meltzer

 

On my shelf to read I have

The Casual Vacancy - JK Rowling

Lexicon - Max Barry

S - JJ Abrams

The Cuckoo's Calling - JK Rowling as Robert Galbraith

 

I'll probably read Lexicon and S before Doomed.

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I just saw this a few minutes ago.

http://chuckpalahniuk.net/news/what-we-know-about-the-rant-sequel

"Argh! The Rant question comes back! I've written the second book, but I'm such a compulsive nut-job that I'm still looking for a non-fiction form to use as a structure. I know, I know, I'm stuck on structural gimmicks, but experiments like that are important to me."

 

I'm still interested in the Rant sequel, but less so considering his output lately.  I'm cautiously optimistic about it.

 

I'm not sure what I'm going to read next, I have no shortage of books right now.  I'm thinking Bukowski's Factotum.

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Took a trip to The Book Thing Of Baltimore. It was a little sketchy at first but once you got inside and started finding books you liked, it was pretty rad. There were books upon books in there. It wasn't really organized except for genres (somewhat) so it was really fun to dig through and find some gems. Found a bunch of books from 1902 which was cool. Overall, went in with the hopes of finding 5 or so books I'd want and left with 40. All completely free and in great condition. Some of them were newer ones which was really shocking to see. I suggest anyone in the Baltimore area check it out. The bummer is that it's only open on the weekends :(

 

 

Since I definitely want to go back, would anyone be interested in like a surprise book box? Basically, you tell me a genre you like and I'll try to fill a box with them. All you'd have to do is pay for shipping. I'm not sure how heavy books are but I'd say it'd be under $20 for shipping depending on the type. Mystery/thrillers will obviously weigh a shit ton less than hardback 1920 history books. Either way, I'd make sure there was a bunch in there.

 

If this is a dumb idea, let me know and I'll edit this part out.

Aw man. If you ever wandered across any old economics books (I know, I'm a nerd), I would love you. Like copies of anything by Keynes, Adam Smith, Hayek, Ricardo, Malthus.

 

After that, French or German novels from the second half of the 1800s have been fascinating me lately.  Preferably in English, since that's the only language I can actually read in, but if it's cheap to ship I would take whatever.

 

I'd send you a little money for your trouble on top of the shipping, but it would all be bonus if you looked, I certainly wouldn't expect you to do so and be disappointed if you didn't.

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Finally finished The Night Circus. Not bad. An entertaining and interesting read, but not amazing.

 

I have no idea now what I'm going to read next.

 

I read a ton, so if you need suggestions let me know.

 

I'm going to finish Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises tonight or tomorrow, depending upon how busy I am at work.  So far I'm really enjoying it.

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I read a ton, so if you need suggestions let me know.

 

I'm going to finish Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises tonight or tomorrow, depending upon how busy I am at work.  So far I'm really enjoying it.

 

Have you read much Steinbeck?  I really like The Winter of Our Discontent and To A God Unknown (two of his lesser known works).

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I read a ton, so if you need suggestions let me know.

 

I'm always open to suggestions! I have so many books I need to read. Just from what I can see on my shelf right now, I have a couple of Christopher Moore novels, Crazy for the Storm, The Kite Runner, Running with Scissors, This Book is Full of Spiders, a David Sedaris book, and I'm sure there's more I can't see from where I'm sitting.

 

I'm a little skeptical about Kite Runner & Running with Scissors. Books that get so much hype that end up disappointing. Oh well, they were cheap.

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You can't go wrong with Christopher Moore!  Looks like you have plenty to read without any suggestions.

 

Have you read much Steinbeck?  I really like The Winter of Our Discontent and To A God Unknown (two of his lesser known works).

 

I haven't.  My reading choices don't usually dive that far back, but I'm hoping to change that.  I'll grab one oft those and put it on my 'to read' pile.

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Hey VC, I need some help!

 

Anyone here happen to have a copy of either of the following:

 

Series of Unfortunate Events #9 - hardback

I finally got #6 today so this is the last of the series. So far I've gotten the entire series for under $20 which is rad.

 

Harry Potter and the Wizard Stuff #2 - hardback

The copy I have is shorter than the other books which is weird. I'm looking for a normal height version? If that makes sense.

 

 

I can trade some books in return.

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Hey VC, I need some help!

Anyone here happen to have a copy of either of the following:

Series of Unfortunate Events #9 - hardback

I finally got #6 today so this is the last of the series. So far I've gotten the entire series for under $20 which is rad.

Harry Potter and the Wizard Stuff #2 - hardback

The copy I have is shorter than the other books which is weird. I'm looking for a normal height version? If that makes sense.

I can trade some books in return.

I wish you would have asked this a month ago. Got rid of #1-10 hardback for free to a book store.
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I wish you would have asked this a month ago. Got rid of #1-10 hardback for free to a book store.

 

Well ain't that some shit :P For some reason it's really hard to find #9. I always end up finding like 5 copies of 1-4. I guess people read the first ones and then don't feel like continuing the series thus they later ones don't end up at Goodwill.

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I finished reading In the Garden of Beasts the other day. Not the type of book I usually pick up, but not bad. And a bit insightful seeing as I knew little-to-nothing about Hitler-era Germany. 

 

I have a sample of High Fidelity right now. I started it, but I'm not sure I'm really feeling it for right now... I might just pick up Animal Farm again as I haven't read it since high school. And back then I didn't really enjoy reading, so I half-assed/didn't read it. 

 

 

Or, anyone have good "mob" book recommendations? I've read most of Mario Puzo's books, Wiseguy, Joe Bonanno's autobiography, and Takedown. I like the movie, Casino, so I might grab that book. 

 

Or on a completely different note, I've never watched Star Wars or Star Trek, but I think I'd actually be into that kinda stuff. Just, I don't like watching TV/movies. So, are any of the books worth reading, or maybe something similar? 

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