What Book Are You Currently Reading ?

[Master]

You read a lot Batman, as much as smashup watches films.

I do not know how you make the time but glad you do as you must enjoy it.

[Batman]

started on this one this morning

Elizabeth Richmond is almost too quiet to be believed, with no friends, no parents, and a job that leaves her strangely unnoticed. But soon she starts to behave in ways she can neither control nor understand, to the increasing horror of her doctor, and the humiliation of her self-centred aunt. As a tormented Elizabeth becomes two people, then three, then four, each wilder and more wicked than the last, a battle of wills threatens to destroy the girl and all who surround her. The Bird's Nest is a macabre journey into who we are, and how close we sometimes come to the brink of madness.

[Batman]

Birds Nest was alright, not as good as Shirley Jackson's other books that I have read but it was an enjoyable enough read.

It could have been quite sinister but I ended up looking at it in a more comedic sort of way, I dont think that is what was intended but hey ho

anyway I'm just about to get started on this

New Orleans, 1919. As a dark serial killer – The Axeman – stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him…

Though every citizen of the ‘Big Easy’ thinks they know who could be behind the terrifying murders, Detective Lieutenant Michael Talbot, heading up the official investigation, is struggling to find leads. But Michael has a grave secret – and if he doesn’t find himself on the right track fast – it could be exposed…

Former detective Luca d’Andrea has spent the last six years in Angola state penitentiary, after Michael, his protégée, blew the whistle on his corrupt behaviour. Now a newly freed man, Luca finds himself working with the mafia, whose need to solve the mystery of the Axeman is every bit as urgent as the authorities’.

Meanwhile, Ida is a secretary at the Pinkerton Detective Agency.Obsessed with Sherlock Holmes and dreaming of a better life, Ida stumbles across a clue which lures her and her trumpet-playing friend, Lewis ‘Louis’ Armstrong, to the case and into terrible danger…

As Michael, Luca and Ida each draw closer to discovering the killer’s identity, the Axeman himself will issue a challenge to the people of New Orleans: play jazz or risk becoming the next victim. And as the case builds to its crescendo, the sky will darken and a great storm will loom over the city…

[Batman]

Just finished this, I've really slacked off with my reading just lately, I think that with the threat of redundancy and other shit at work I had a lot of things on my mind and I didn't even realize it, anyway I just haven't been in the mindset to do any reading, I blasted through the last 125 pages of this today.

Decent book, I really enjoyed the setting and the location of the book but the characters were just middle of the road and I didn't really feel anything for any of them, they were all just pretty cliched, I reckon that if I would have been in the mood to get it read in a few days I may have enjoyed it more but the fact that it has took me 5 weeks annoyed me.

Anyway I'm moving onto this next

Will the past become our future? Is humankind destined to repeat the events that occurred on another planet, far away from Earth? Zecharia Sitchin's bestselling series The Earth Chronicles provided humanity's side of the story concerning our origins at the hands of the Anunnaki, "those who from heaven to earth came." In The Lost Book of Enki we now view this saga from the perspective of Lord Enki, an Anunnaki leader revered in antiquity as a god, who tells the story of these extraterrestrials' arrival on Earth from the planet Nibiru.

In his previous works Sitchin compiled the complete story of the Anunnaki's impact on human civilization from fragments scattered throughout Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Canaanite, and Hebrew sources. Missing from these accounts, however, was the perspective of the Anunnaki themselves. What was life like on their own planet? What motives propelled them to settle on Earth - and what drove them from their new home? Convinced of the existence of an actual autobiography of Enki - a lost book that held the answers to these questions - the author began his search for evidence. Through exhaustive research of primary sources, and using actual discovered portions of the ancient text as "scaffolding," he has here re-created the memoirs of Enki, the leader of these first "astronauts." What takes shape is the story that begins on another world, a story of mounting tensions, survival dangers and royal succession rivalries, and sophisticated scientific knowledge concerning human origins that is only today being confirmed. An epic tale of gods and men unfolds that parallels the Bible and may challenge every assumption we hold about our past and our future.

An eminent Orientalist and Biblical scholar, Zecharia Sitchin is distinquished by his ability to read Sumerian clay tablets and other ancient texts. He is a graduate of the University of London and worked as a journalist and editor in Israel for many years.

I've been delving into the history of the Sumerians and it's fucking fascinating, how they knew the shit they did and how fast their culture evolved is unfathomable.

It's well worth looking into the Anunnaki and the planet Niburu if you are bored and fancy wasting a few hours.

[walrus]

@Batman #bukkakevolunteer I'm surprised you are such an avid reader of deep material. I figured you for a drunken louse who spends his time trying to screw people who buy insurance. Aka a member of the zog

[Spicoli]

Broke out some old text books more recent. Picked up a couple on training and canine behavior, The Other end of the Leash. Honestly lately my attention span is shat when it comes to books. Spent last weekend picking up the old mans garage and attic and was reintroduced to some Fangoria, Marvel and Consumer reports dating back to 1963 .

[walrus]

I subscribed to the economist. It's the British based news mag. It pisses me off as they inject heavy liberal opinions but I really like the mix of international. Also have the New York post tonight as it's a good laugh.

[Batman]

@Batman #bukkakevolunteer I'm surprised you are such an avid reader of deep material. I figured you for a drunken louse who spends his time trying to screw people who buy insurance. Aka a member of the zog

@walrus I am a drunken louse, I spend my time trying to stop arseholes from scamming other people via their insurance.

[Andre]

Two things Abrief history of time Stephen Hawking and A novel called The Slap, by Christos tsiolakas set around these parts in Melbourne about a family of greek Aussies who get together for a bbq and one of the men slaps a spoiled kid (who still breast feeds) of 5 years down after a light knee to the cods.The family fall apart sort of, court case etc well written and fucking funny in parts.

[Gandalf]

Just finished this, I've really slacked off with my reading just lately, I think that with the threat of redundancy and other shit at work I had a lot of things on my mind and I didn't even realize it, anyway I just haven't been in the mindset to do any reading, I blasted through the last 125 pages of this today.

Decent book, I really enjoyed the setting and the location of the book but the characters were just middle of the road and I didn't really feel anything for any of them, they were all just pretty cliched, I reckon that if I would have been in the mood to get it read in a few days I may have enjoyed it more but the fact that it has took me 5 weeks annoyed me.

Anyway I'm moving onto this next

Will the past become our future? Is humankind destined to repeat the events that occurred on another planet, far away from Earth? Zecharia Sitchin's bestselling series The Earth Chronicles provided humanity's side of the story concerning our origins at the hands of the Anunnaki, "those who from heaven to earth came." In The Lost Book of Enki we now view this saga from the perspective of Lord Enki, an Anunnaki leader revered in antiquity as a god, who tells the story of these extraterrestrials' arrival on Earth from the planet Nibiru.

In his previous works Sitchin compiled the complete story of the Anunnaki's impact on human civilization from fragments scattered throughout Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Canaanite, and Hebrew sources. Missing from these accounts, however, was the perspective of the Anunnaki themselves. What was life like on their own planet? What motives propelled them to settle on Earth - and what drove them from their new home? Convinced of the existence of an actual autobiography of Enki - a lost book that held the answers to these questions - the author began his search for evidence. Through exhaustive research of primary sources, and using actual discovered portions of the ancient text as "scaffolding," he has here re-created the memoirs of Enki, the leader of these first "astronauts." What takes shape is the story that begins on another world, a story of mounting tensions, survival dangers and royal succession rivalries, and sophisticated scientific knowledge concerning human origins that is only today being confirmed. An epic tale of gods and men unfolds that parallels the Bible and may challenge every assumption we hold about our past and our future.

An eminent Orientalist and Biblical scholar, Zecharia Sitchin is distinquished by his ability to read Sumerian clay tablets and other ancient texts. He is a graduate of the University of London and worked as a journalist and editor in Israel for many years.

I've been delving into the history of the Sumerians and it's fucking fascinating, how they knew the shit they did and how fast their culture evolved is unfathomable.

It's well worth looking into the Anunnaki and the planet Niburu if you are bored and fancy wasting a few hours.

David Icke looks into a lot of that and seems to cover similar sources. It is very interesting and no more far out than what you find in the Bible. Yet Icke is deemed a nut and the Pope gets prime time on TV. Go figure.

[Gandalf]

I'm reading a book about how to deal with social anxiety. I seem to have bounced back from my recent bouts of shyness but I got the fear while going for a walk yesterday. I think it is time to go back to the toolbox.

Also going to read a book about Castro and Cuba as I want to annoy Lyle and Walrus.

[El Kabong]

I'm reading a book about how to deal with social anxiety. I seem to have bounced back from my recent bouts of shyness but I got the fear while going for a walk yesterday. I think it is time to go back to the toolbox.

Also going to read a book about Castro and Cuba as I want to annoy Lyle and Walrus.

I think you really need to pay attention to what Jordan Peterson said in that video I posted in the other thread. Having dealt with Social Anxiety myself I believe he explains it rather well and understands how to teach folks to cope with it.


Sure read about Castro, I would read about Castro, I watched Benicio Del Toro's 2 part epic on Che Guevara, I've seen many a documentary on the Cuban Revolution, the Spanish Civil War, and Russia's Revolution....I'm not opposed to learning about Communists, Socialists, Radicals, Tyrants....if you didn't learn about them how would you know their ideas suck and that they were power hungry murderous bastards preaching brotherhood but only looking out for themselves?

[Batman]

Just finished this last night, blimey I don't expect books like this to be easy going but this was bloody rediculous, the whole thing from start to finish is wrote in some mad backwards English, it's like reading Yoda's autobiography.

the book bombards you with far too many names to keep up with as well, Enki, Marduk, Antu, Ansu, Ninmar, Neemar, Enlil etc, the characters don't exactly have any personality either so they all just blue into one.

It wasn't a complete waste though, I learned a hell of a lot from the book with regards to the Sumerian history and their story, I just think that if he approached it as an actual story rather than a mock biography it would have been a lot easier, also if he laid off the Yoda speak as well.


Anyway onto the next book

It was only when the bones of the first devoured victims were discovered that the true nature and power of these swarming black creatures with their razor sharp teeth and the taste for human blood began to be realised by a panic-stricken city. For millions of years man and rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time - suddenly, shockingly, horribly - the balance of power had shifted . . . 'The effectiveness of the gruesome set pieces and brilliant finale are all its own' "Sunday Times"

This'll only take me a day or so, I first read it when I was 11, Christ knows why my dad thought this was a good book to give an 11 year old, luckily I've never been one to scare easy, this is my go to horror book alongside the Exorcist, I've read it at least 10 times over the last 20 years.

[Master]

I read Herbie Hide's book and he got into a lot of trouble with the police about kerb crawling, having a gun, and threatening people in clubs. Seems like a misunderstood guy.

[Batman]

Have you ever wanted to kill somebody?

Sorry, that’s a blunt question. It might make you uncomfortable. If it does—if your stomach knots or your skin prickles—then your answer is yes. You probably don’t want to admit it. I get that. But it doesn’t change the fact that deep down you’re a killer.

Like me.

My name is Mia Sanguine. I’m a 17-year- old girl, living in Australia. I go to school, play percussion in the orchestra, and study when I have to. I like horror movies, comic books, and punk music. Oh, and yeah, a group of teenagers has ruined my life.

So I’m going to kill them.

But don’t get me wrong—I’m not talking about some Columbine-styled rubbish. No offense, but this isn’t the United States. All I need is a mask, an outfit, and a pair of knives. You see, I’m going to become a slasher movie villain. Like Jason, Mike, or Ghostface. In real life. Not because it’s right. But because of what I am.

A YOUNG SLASHER.

Just finished this last night, I'm a massive horror buff so I was semi interested in this, it was a nice easy read, fast paced and pretty violent which sits well with me.

There was constant pop culture references which got a bit tiresome in the end, some were good (especially when she has a mini rant about I spit on your grave) and the book would have been a lot smaller without them, I suppose they were a necessary evil to paint the picture of 'the young slasher'

It was too fast paced though, there was a decent build up then boom it was all over in one night, if the book is going to try and create a protaganist to rival Freddy and Jason then there has to be a few more than 4 murders on one night.

Decent book but I don't think I'll revisit it any time soon (plus I always find that books that rely on pop culture references date really badly, will people still be talking about the Kardashians and Taylor Swift in 20 years time? I fucking hope not anyway)

I'm going to be starting this today

Sent to London to help catch a vicious serial killer, Inspector John Rebus teams up with a beautiful psychologist to piece together a portrait of a depraved psychopath bent on painting the town red—with blood...

part 3 of the Rebus series, the first 2 have been less than amazing and I'm expecting more of the same from this one, I'm only reading it because I was gifted the entire series, they are easy enough going though so I don't mind too much.

once I've finished this one I'm going to be looking for something a bit more taxing, I might delve back into the old gothic genre from the 1800's, they always seem to keep me going for a good while