I AM LEGEND..


Probably my favorite book..

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Originally posted by jennypie Depressing as fuck.

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker I'm going to buy this book tomorrow: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385517874/ Rant: An Oral Biography of Buster Casey by Chuck Palahniuk From Publishers Weekly Buster Casey, destined to live fast, die young and murder as many people as he can, is the rotten seed at the core of Palahniuk's comically nasty eighth novel (after Haunted; Lullaby; Diary; etc.). Set in a future where urbanites are segregated by strict curfews into Daytimers and Nighttimers, the narrative unfolds as an oral history comprising contradictory accounts from people who knew Buster. These include childhood friends horrified by the boy's macabre behavior (getting snakes, scorpions and spiders to bite him and induce instant erections; repeatedly infecting himself with rabies), policemen and doctors who had dealings with the rabies "superspreader"; and Party Crashers, thrill-seeking Nighttimers who turn city streets into demolition derby arenas. After liberally infecting his hometown peers with rabies, Buster hits the big city and takes up with the Party Crashers. A series of deaths lead to a police investigation of Buster (long-since known as "Rant"—the sound children make while vomiting) that peaks just as Buster apparently commits suicide in a blaze of car-crash glory. This dark religious parable (there's even a resurrection) from the master of grotesque excess may not attract new readers, but it will delight old ones. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

i have a signed copy of the book. chuck palahniuk was at yonge/eg Indigo a month ago. heard him read a short story and left. there was literally a 5hour lineup to get your signed copy personalized (copies were presigned beforehand). at the beginning of his readings, he was asking the audience trivia questions, and those that got correct answers were awarded signed inflatable moose heads!

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oooo book thread!!! I heart reading and I'm usually a total book snob. If anyone has good 'big L' literature, but not necessarily English cannon material, lemme know.

over the last 2 months i've read:

Mansfield Park - Jane Austen
Unless - Carol Shields
In the Company of a Cortesean - Sarah Durant
The Truth About Stories - Thomas King (who's a professor at my school! wikkid writer...read all his books)
What We All Long For - Dionne Brand (also a professor at my school and I'm taking her class next semester. She's local to toronto and this book covers alot of social commentary about t.o. Definitely a must read)
Almanac of the Dead - Leslie Marmon Silko

currently working on:
The Rule of Four-Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason
The Complete Works of Poe - Edgar Allan Poe

As soon as I'd done reading those, I want to make my way through more books by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

my Shopaholic & Baby arrived yesterday I'm doing light reading for now, but I picked up a more serious book recently, and am really liking it so far, Kimberly Kafka - Miranda's Vines

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Just started reading "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer yesterday.

It was a birthday present from my best friend who knows I have a huge thing for vampires.

This novel is unique and fascinating, a novel I normally would never have thought I'd enjoy reading as much as I am. Its written to a different level/audience than I typically read.

I find myself quite pulled in by it... and its written in the first person perspective, something in novels I always appreciate and really loving seeing as nice change from the typical third person.

On page 215 and indeed hooked.

It takes place at a high school primarily, with it essentially following the day to day life of Bella, the main character and narrator of novel.

The vampire factor of the novel involves several of her fellow school mates, whom it soon becomes obviously are very vampire-like...

Really an cool take on involving vampires IMO. Inspiring lots of ideas for me actually.

And the thing I really appreciate reading about is that they are non-hostile to humans, or rather, they dont WANT to be hostile to humans... they simply dont want to be or be seen as monsters.

One paragraph in the novel, when asked why they hunt animals instead of ppl, and whether animals "are enough"...

To quote:

"I can't be sure, of course, but I'd compare it to living on tofu and soy milk; we call ourselves vegetarians, our little inside joke. It doesn't completely satiate the hunger -- or rather the thirst. But it keeps us strong enough to resist. Most of the time."

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar JUST started reading "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer yesterday. It was a birthday present from my best friend who knows I have a huge thing for vampires. This novel is absolutely unique and fascinating! Totally a novel I normally would never have thought I'd enjoy reading as much as I am. I am strongly pulled in by it. I find myself unable to want to stop because I am so intrigued by plot as the main character (Bella) moves through it. (It is written in the first person perspective, something in novels I always appreciate and really loving seeing as great change from the typical third person!) WOW. I'm really spell-bound by this novel. On page 215 and hooked powerfully! It takes place at a high school primarily, with it essentially following the day to day life of Bella, the main character and narrator of novel. The vampire factor of the novel involves several of her fellow school mates, whom it soon becomes obviously are very vampire-like... Really an interesting take on involving vampires. Inspiring lots of ideas for me actually. And the thing I just LOVE so much... they are non-hostile to humans, or rather, they dont WANT to be hostile to humans... they simply dont want to be or be seen as monsters. LOL loved this one paragraph in the novel, when asked why they hunt animals instead of ppl, and whether animals "are enough"... To quote: "I can't be sure, of course, but I'd compare it to living on tofu and soy milk; we call ourselves vegetarians, our little inside joke. It doesn't completely satiate the hunger -- or rather the thirst. But it keeps us strong enough to resist. Most of the time." So, so far, I HIGHLY recommend this novel! It's A1 -- Steaksauce!!

Wow I didn't think anyone else was into that stuff! If you can recommend any vampire/lore books, please do! I devour those types of books, they're amazing

I'll grab the one you're reading now, and if you have any other favorites and whatnot, please let me know

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Originally posted by SkyHigh I AM LEGEND.. Probably my favorite book..

WHOOOOOOOOOAH!!! is that Vampire Hunter D in you sig? I friggin looooooooooooooove that Japanimation cartoon.

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Originally posted by loca Wow I didn't think anyone else was into that stuff! If you can recommend any vampire/lore books, please do! I devour those types of books, they're amazing I'll grab the one you're reading now, and if you have any other favorites and whatnot, please let me know

Well, I've read all the "Underworld" movie-novels. There are 3 of them. 2 written about the 2 movies. And a prequel one (which the 3rd movie might be based on if it happens).

They arent "fantastic" books. But I'm obsessed w/ the Underworld movies (GOD I LOVE VAMPIRES SO MUCH!!!!) so not reading these books wasnt even an option!

They're simply nice quick reads if u enjoyed the films really. Take them for what they are -- movie novels...

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Originally posted by above'N'beyond When Im done exams in 1 week I will be reading God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens

Wanna read this one too.

Looking at reading a lot of atheist books this summer.

and a lot of books that deal w/ and counter the commonly held notion of 'global warming' the world is so brainwashed by.

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