BN Book Club

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » March 12, 2005 11:39 pm

If it will help you in your decision making, KK (the author, NOT the doughnut, ETP

) is kind of like Sue Grafton "light."

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » March 12, 2005 11:41 pm

East Texas Parrothead wrote:Doesn't matter much to me. They both sound good. Someone make a choice and I'll order YET AGAIN from amazon.com via buffettnews.com.

I choose.....

1/2 dozen glazed, and 1/2 dozen rasberry filled. I'll get out of your thread now; I'm just all CRAZY b/c I'm up past my bedtime.

conched · Post by **conched** » March 12, 2005 11:48 pm

phjrsaunt wrote:
East Texas Parrothead wrote:Doesn't matter much to me. They both sound good. Someone make a choice and I'll order YET AGAIN from amazon.com via buffettnews.com.
I choose.....

1/2 dozen glazed, and 1/2 dozen rasberry filled. I'll get out of your thread now; I'm just all CRAZY b/c I'm up past my bedtime.

I'd love some raspberry filled too... my favs.
Thanks for ALL recommendations.

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » March 13, 2005 7:35 am

1/4 way through Key Weird.
If you don't have it, GET IT
pretty good reading

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » March 13, 2005 9:00 am

I absolutely have to make a book store visit today. So many new ideas, thanks everyone.

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » March 13, 2005 9:05 pm

I couldn't find either of the 2 books that I really wanted.

Blue Lonesome or Hammerhead Ranch Motel, I tired Half-Price Books and Borders. Next stop, the internet.

East Texas Parrothead · March 15, 2005 10:14 pm

conched wrote:
East Texas Parrothead wrote:
What are we reading NEXT????
What ARE we reading next? I bought Blue Lonesome. I also have The Secret Life of Bees.

(Don't tell anyone, but I still have to read Bridge of Birds.)

If you have not read A Parting Gift by Ben Erickson, I recommend it.

Mine came today. Can't wait to dig in. Looks great.

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » March 15, 2005 10:19 pm

East Texas Parrothead wrote:
conched wrote:
East Texas Parrothead wrote:
What are we reading NEXT????
What ARE we reading next? I bought Blue Lonesome. I also have The Secret Life of Bees.

(Don't tell anyone, but I still have to read Bridge of Birds.)

If you have not read A Parting Gift by Ben Erickson, I recommend it.

Mine came today. Can't wait to dig in. Looks great.

Oops, I missed that one. Has anyone ever read anything by John Dunning. I got 2O'Clock Eastern Wartime, looks interesting.

East Texas Parrothead · March 15, 2005 10:23 pm

That name doesn't ring a bell, Terri.

I did hear on NPR today about a wonderful new book (non-fiction): Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Laws that Changed America.

Was crying like a little girl on the way home while listening to the piece. Am headed to amazon.com to order it right now. This one will NOT be going to the public library.

Here's the link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=4536212

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » March 15, 2005 10:29 pm

East Texas Parrothead wrote:That name doesn't ring a bell, Terri.

I did hear on NPR today about a wonderful new book (non-fiction): Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Laws that Changed America.

Was crying like a little girl on the way home while listening to the piece. Am headed to amazon.com to order it right now. This one will NOT be going to the public library.

Here's the link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=4536212

I will let you know what I think. Judgment Days sounds like a fascinating read for those who remember this era as current events, instead of history.

East Texas Parrothead · March 15, 2005 10:32 pm

big hat carmen wrote:
East Texas Parrothead wrote:That name doesn't ring a bell, Terri.

I did hear on NPR today about a wonderful new book (non-fiction): Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Laws that Changed America.

Was crying like a little girl on the way home while listening to the piece. Am headed to amazon.com to order it right now. This one will NOT be going to the public library.

Here's the link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=4536212
I will let you know what I think. Judgment Days sounds like a fascinating read for those who remember this era as current events, instead of history.

The author was very compelling. I was mesmerized by him. The last time that happened was with Jonathan Kozol, the author of ORDINARY RESURRECTIONS. Stayed in driveway for abou 15 minutes to listen to all of that.

Here's a link to it at amzon. Awesome story of hope in the inner city.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 90-8825501

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » March 16, 2005 5:28 am

conched wrote:Will someone remind me about the guy with the shower cap and kilt like skirt?? I went back but can't remember the reference to him.

Same here, I'm lost

MangoPress · Post by **MangoPress** » March 16, 2005 2:13 pm

Great to see everyone enjoying Key Weird! Someone asked about using first person and third person in the same book. If you check Where is Joe Merchant, you'll see it there.

Some people picked up on the Lucid Dreaming thing in the book, which is great. As far as the guy with the shower cap, he should be in the sequel as well, as long as there aren't any legal problems.

In fact, I think the Chicken Burrito business gets so good that eventually he has to start using real chicken.

(I gotta ask ya - How many books you read, the publisher comes along and answers questions?

)

nutmeg · Post by **nutmeg** » March 16, 2005 4:07 pm

MangoPress wrote:Great to see everyone enjoying Key Weird! Someone asked about using first person and third person in the same book. If you check Where is Joe Merchant, you'll see it there.
Some people picked up on the Lucid Dreaming thing in the book, which is great. As far as the guy with the shower cap, he should be in the sequel as well, as long as there aren't any legal problems. In fact, I think the Chicken Burrito business gets so good that eventually he has to start using real chicken.

(I gotta ask ya - How many books you read, the publisher comes along and answers questions? )

Wow! I ordered the book from the website and was amazed at how quickly it arrived. I've been reading it mornings before I get up and head to the health club.

Nicki · Post by **Nicki** » March 16, 2005 9:58 pm

MangoPress wrote:
(I gotta ask ya - How many books you read, the publisher comes along and answers questions? )

Definitely a first for me, and thanks very much, Mango Press.
I am glad to hear a sequel is coming - I kinda thought we might find out more about the Kilt Guy in an upcoming book. Key Weird was great & I loved it.

I'll miss the next couple selections because I'm leaving Friday on a trip to Greece & Turkey - hoping to learn something & have fun, too. For reading material on the long flights I'm taking the Deptford trilogy by Robertson Davies (I believe these are classics but I've never read them) and a fantasy series (Liveship Traders) I got hooked on after Mr. Nicki suggested I give it a try.
I'll miss you guys and will be anxious to catch up on everyone's reading when I get back. Take care, BN book lovers

East Texas Parrothead · March 16, 2005 10:03 pm

Nicki wrote:
MangoPress wrote:
(I gotta ask ya - How many books you read, the publisher comes along and answers questions? )
Definitely a first for me, and thanks very much, Mango Press.
I am glad to hear a sequel is coming - I kinda thought we might find out more about the Kilt Guy in an upcoming book. Key Weird was great & I loved it.

I'll miss the next couple selections because I'm leaving Friday on a trip to Greece & Turkey - hoping to learn something & have fun, too. For reading material on the long flights I'm taking the Deptford trilogy by Robertson Davies (I believe these are classics but I've never read them) and a fantasy series (Liveship Traders) I got hooked on after Mr. Nicki suggested I give it a try.
I'll miss you guys and will be anxious to catch up on everyone's reading when I get back. Take care, BN book lovers

OPAH! Nicki: You're going to have the best time. Please find an internet cafe and give us updates on where you go. The Greeks are sooo nice and charming and happy. Enjoy!

East Texas Parrothead · March 16, 2005 10:04 pm

MangoPress wrote:Great to see everyone enjoying Key Weird! Someone asked about using first person and third person in the same book. If you check Where is Joe Merchant, you'll see it there.
Some people picked up on the Lucid Dreaming thing in the book, which is great. As far as the guy with the shower cap, he should be in the sequel as well, as long as there aren't any legal problems. In fact, I think the Chicken Burrito business gets so good that eventually he has to start using real chicken.

(I gotta ask ya - How many books you read, the publisher comes along and answers questions? )

Never happened to me. I talk to the writers, but never the publisher!!!

Am waiting for the sequel.

conched · Post by **conched** » March 17, 2005 12:28 am

Nicki wrote:
MangoPress wrote:
(I gotta ask ya - How many books you read, the publisher comes along and answers questions? )
Definitely a first for me, and thanks very much, Mango Press.
I am glad to hear a sequel is coming - I kinda thought we might find out more about the Kilt Guy in an upcoming book. Key Weird was great & I loved it.

I'll miss the next couple selections because I'm leaving Friday on a trip to Greece & Turkey - hoping to learn something & have fun, too. For reading material on the long flights I'm taking the Deptford trilogy by Robertson Davies (I believe these are classics but I've never read them) and a fantasy series (Liveship Traders) I got hooked on after Mr. Nicki suggested I give it a try.
I'll miss you guys and will be anxious to catch up on everyone's reading when I get back. Take care, BN book lovers

Have fun, Nicki! Sounds like a wonderful trip. Woooo hoooooo!

Glad to have the publisher answer some questions about KEY WEIRD and glad there will (might) be a sequel.

There were so many thought-provoking things in the book ...at least for me! I keep thinking about lucid dreaming and did go to lucidity.com

I am finally deep into Bridge of Birds. I have enjoyed it. Got a little bogged down in the lava...glad to finally reach the oasis

I wish I knew more about China. There seem to be so many descriptions of real landmarks eventhough it is a fantasty book.

The funniest and grossest part is the guy who eats so dang much and the description of what he ate. The crazy porcupine pie part...fun reading.

Has anybody finished Blue Lonesome?

Read on...

East Texas Parrothead · Post by **East Texas Parrothead** » March 17, 2005 7:27 pm

I'm about to re-read BLUE LONESOME.

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » March 17, 2005 9:06 pm

I am having trouble finding Blue Lonesome.