I Gave You Power
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Post by I Gave You Power on Aug 13, 2024 21:46:43 GMT -5
I was a couple books behind in my reading challenge after finishing my last book so, like a fucking moron, I picked up a 950-pager in Robert McAmmon’s Swan Song. It’s absolutely incredible though.
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pisswizard
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Post by pisswizard on Aug 14, 2024 8:58:06 GMT -5
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theboobox
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Post by theboobox on Aug 14, 2024 9:05:17 GMT -5
My Effin Life by Geddy Lee. About a few chapters in and its pretty good so far
also Lisey's Story-Stephen King
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Post by twocripplesdancing on Aug 14, 2024 9:37:18 GMT -5
I was a couple books behind in my reading challenge after finishing my last book so, like a fucking moron, I picked up a 950-pager in Robert McAmmon’s Swan Song. It’s absolutely incredible though. What target are you setting yourself?
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pisswizard
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Post by pisswizard on Aug 14, 2024 9:43:32 GMT -5
Im also behind. I read thirty books last year but am only up to eight this year. If I sprint read over the next few months I may be able to catch up.
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coconut al
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Post by coconut al on Aug 14, 2024 9:54:35 GMT -5
Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carriere
Not a big memoir reader but this is the daughter of Jennifer Bartlett and her life was pretty fucked up so I'm enjoying it
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I Gave You Power
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Post by I Gave You Power on Aug 14, 2024 10:03:50 GMT -5
I was a couple books behind in my reading challenge after finishing my last book so, like a fucking moron, I picked up a 950-pager in Robert McAmmon’s Swan Song. It’s absolutely incredible though. What target are you setting yourself? 40 At 20 right now.
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jimmyjump
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Post by jimmyjump on Aug 14, 2024 10:12:41 GMT -5
Rereading A History Of Western Philosophy. It’s just nice to get the gears going again, being 15 years removed from undergrad.
Also working through The Veiled Throne by Ken Liu. Such a great series.
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Post by drthecaveman on Aug 14, 2024 18:22:59 GMT -5
Swan Song is fucking great. I've loved everything that I've read of Mccammon. Usher's Passing is my favorite.
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theboobox
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Post by theboobox on Aug 14, 2024 18:24:48 GMT -5
Reminds me i have that and boys life on my tbr
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duck
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Post by duck on Aug 15, 2024 2:19:24 GMT -5
What target are you setting yourself? 40 At 20 right now. I usually aim for 52 and that worked out well the last couple of years but right now I'm 12 books behind schedule.
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Post by duck on Aug 15, 2024 2:21:03 GMT -5
Being behind schedule sounds so stupid.
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Post by twocripplesdancing on Aug 15, 2024 4:43:27 GMT -5
I usually aim for 52 and that worked out well the last couple of years but right now I'm 12 books behind schedule. I don't have a target, but last year I read around 19, and this year I'm on my 28th. 30 would be nice, especially since I usually average around five books, with great difficulty.
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Post by duck on Aug 15, 2024 5:01:22 GMT -5
I usually aim for 52 and that worked out well the last couple of years but right now I'm 12 books behind schedule. I don't have a target, but last year I read around 19, and this year I'm on my 28th. 30 would be nice, especially since I usually average around five books, with great difficulty. That's great progress! Anything happening in your life that made you read more?
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Post by twocripplesdancing on Aug 15, 2024 7:36:25 GMT -5
I don't have a target, but last year I read around 19, and this year I'm on my 28th. 30 would be nice, especially since I usually average around five books, with great difficulty. That's great progress! Anything happening in your life that made you read more? Thanks dude! Not especially, I don't think. Just found my groove for reading I guess, but living alone definitely helps keep distractions to a minimum too.
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Post by stevedave on Aug 15, 2024 8:12:00 GMT -5
I was hoping living alone would boost my desire to read/limit distractions, but I just end up playing Hitman 3 for hours until it’s way later than I realize and pass out.
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Post by coconut al on Aug 15, 2024 8:23:34 GMT -5
I was hoping living alone would boost my desire to read/limit distractions, but I just end up playing Hitman 3 for hours until it’s way later than I realize and pass out. when I lived alone I had to go to a coffee shop to read bc it was too quiet and I couldn't look any direction without finding something that needed done
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Post by duck on Aug 15, 2024 8:38:57 GMT -5
I'm constantly struggling not to let my phone distract me while I'm reading. Summer vacation is coming up in 10 days and I hope I'll get a lot of reading time.
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theboobox
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Post by theboobox on Aug 15, 2024 9:22:30 GMT -5
19 out of 30 for now. Might continue my readthrough of the chronicles of Narnia if I start to slip behind
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Post by wedealinlead on Aug 15, 2024 12:02:23 GMT -5
Swan Song limited edition is up for pre-order. Did I cop the "classic edition"? Maybe. suntup.press/swan-song/Edit: Sold out in 8 hours.
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Post by Perm’d by God on Aug 15, 2024 12:03:48 GMT -5
I'm feeling my appetite for reading coming back after forcing myself into it for a while. Feels good. A bunch of people have recommended me Cormac McCarthy so I think that'll be my first foray back into long fiction.
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Post by burp on Aug 15, 2024 19:25:14 GMT -5
I'm constantly struggling not to let my phone distract me while I'm reading. Summer vacation is coming up in 10 days and I hope I'll get a lot of reading time.
have you ever tried reading from a tablet/e-reader?
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Post by refill on Aug 15, 2024 19:38:38 GMT -5
Reading Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder now
Just listened to a BBC radio broadcast of The Piano Lesson by August Wilson. Super good.
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Post by antipasto on Aug 15, 2024 19:59:52 GMT -5
I'm feeling my appetite for reading coming back after forcing myself into it for a while. Feels good. A bunch of people have recommended me Cormac McCarthy so I think that'll be my first foray back into long fiction. Hell yeah. He’s definitely one of the best. Blood Meridian is usually regarded to be his best, but it could be a tough one to start with. I’d recommend Outer Dark personally, but The Road or No Country could also be a good starting point
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Post by duck on Aug 16, 2024 2:10:10 GMT -5
I'm constantly struggling not to let my phone distract me while I'm reading. Summer vacation is coming up in 10 days and I hope I'll get a lot of reading time.
have you ever tried reading from a tablet/e-reader?
Been doing 95% of my reading on an e-reader since 2012. I love it but I'm not sure how it helps in keeping me away from my phone.
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Post by duck on Aug 16, 2024 2:17:15 GMT -5
Reading Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder now Just listened to a BBC radio broadcast of The Piano Lesson by August Wilson. Super good. I loved Nightbitch. They made a movie out of it but I'm not sure it's out yet (at least here in Germany). After reading Nightbitch I was on a bit of a "motherhood is a nightmare" kick and also read "The School for Good Mothers" (Jessamine Chan) and "The Need" (Helen Phillips). Both great as well!
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Post by twocripplesdancing on Aug 16, 2024 3:57:29 GMT -5
After a slow start, I've got 12 pages to go til I've finished 1984. Been a trip, fuck that boring-ass excerpt of the in-world book though. Dry as hell.
Gonna go with Denis Johnson's Resuscitation of a Hanged Man next, bro's not steered me wrong yet.
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Post by mikext on Aug 16, 2024 21:02:26 GMT -5
About to start True Grit.
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Post by Frederik on Aug 16, 2024 21:07:55 GMT -5
Norwegian Wood was so good. Beautifully written with characters that were complex and interesting. Kind of felt like the book A Little Life was trying to be.
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Post by mikext on Aug 16, 2024 21:17:28 GMT -5
Norwegian Wood was so good. Beautifully written with characters that were complex and interesting. Kind of felt like the book A Little Life was trying to be. This has been on my list for so long. Need to get around to it.
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