Eeeeeeeeeeeeets March already and I am reading...
I'm halfway through The Guardians by Andrew Pyper and its so so.
What's everyone else reading?
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
Just finishing up Invisible by Paul Auster.
Just started Out of Touch by Brandon Tietz.
Reading The Weight by Andrew Vachss.
Re-reading Angel Dust Apocalypse by Jeremy Robert Johnson.
Re-reading Kiss Me Judas by Will Christopher Baer.
Next in the Queue:
The Orange Eats Creeps by Grace Krilanovich
Sourland: Stories by Joyce Carol Oates
The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain (Never Read It, Believe It Or Not)
Visit me at Solarcide—A Writer’s Hideout: http://solarcide.com/fiction/nathan-pettigrew/
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
http://willchristopherbaer.com/misc.php
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
You can get it straight off his website in the miscellanea section, but it's in parts, so for you, Derek, here's one tidy word document (see attachment).
Look at you Mr. Oneupper...
Just take it and read it, Pete.
I've read it. I've read everything by Baer except the mythical Godspeed. The unicorn of the publishing industry.
Oh, everything, huh?
I bet I've got something you haven't read.
I'll take that bait... What you got?
(And you already tried to trick me with the Godspeed ARC...)
Damnit!
I am reading Genome the autobiography of a species in 23 chapters by Matt Ridley. I just started it over again actually, I read about a third or so last year then set it down and got distracted, so I am starting over.
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
You can get it straight off his website in the miscellanea section, but it's in parts, so for you, Derek, here's one tidy word document (see attachment).
Matt, is this the whole thing or just part of it?
I'm going to start The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins tonight.
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
You can get it straight off his website in the miscellanea section, but it's in parts, so for you, Derek, here's one tidy word document (see attachment).
Matt, is this the whole thing or just part of it?
As far as I'm aware, it's the whole novella, mate. It was said somewhere, too, that this story was a lot of the basis, or initial inspiration, at least, for Kiss Me, Judas.
It's only about 17k, I think. A quick read. And a must for any Baer fan.
I've been wanting to read that one for a while. I hear it is good. I read his book Unweaving the Rainbow and it fantastic, one of the books that opened up a whole new wonderous curiosity for science to me.
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
You can get it straight off his website in the miscellanea section, but it's in parts, so for you, Derek, here's one tidy word document (see attachment).
Is there any sort of cover art out for it yet?
Matt, is this the whole thing or just part of it?
As far as I'm aware, it's the whole novella, mate. It was said somewhere, too, that this story was a lot of the basis, or initial inspiration, at least, for Kiss Me, Judas.
It's only about 17k, I think. A quick read. And a must for any Baer fan.
I've been wanting to read that one for a while. I hear it is good. I read his book Unweaving the Rainbow and it fantastic, one of the books that opened up a whole new wonderous curiosity for science to me.
I've only read The Greatest Show On Earth by him. It was really great. I never saw the beauty and simplicity of evolution until I read that.
"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism." -Carl Sagan
"Am I cruel? Probably. Is she an idiot? Yes." -jane s.
Brandon, I'm removing the quotes because something fucked up along the way and I couldn't be buggered working out what it is to fix it anymore. So here's your reply:
I'm gonna take a stab in the dark and say you were asking: "Is there any kind of cover art out for it?"
No. Not that I'm aware. As far as I know this is just an unpublished novella that helped spawn Phineas and Jude. Never released by anyone. It's under a heading on his website called "Lost Work" with a script he wrote called Blood Porn, which is also worth the read. Even his unpublished, 'lost' work is brilliant. What a dickhead.
I'm reading True Grit, just started it today.
The Woman Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir
Lolita, only a couple of chapters in and liking so far. The prose flows so well that I'm reading more than I think.
"The rat inside your brain rules the world."
Citizen Kane SUCKED!!!!!!! True fact.
Alcoholism is the cure not the disease.
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
You can get it straight off his website in the miscellanea section, but it's in parts, so for you, Derek, here's one tidy word document (see attachment).
Awesome! Thanks a million Matt. I'm going to print it out and save it for my holiday along with We Are Oblivion.
I've been wanting to read that one for a while. I hear it is good. I read his book Unweaving the Rainbow and it fantastic, one of the books that opened up a whole new wonderous curiosity for science to me.
I've only read The Greatest Show On Earth by him. It was really great. I never saw the beauty and simplicity of evolution until I read that.
Just don't read The God Delusion. It's a turd.
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
Just finished rereading Fight Club, will start The Contortionist's Handbook tonight.
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." ~ Albert Einstein
Gogol's Dead Souls
Joseph Frank's Dostoevsky biography
and
The Brothers Karamazov
Where can I get a copy of Baers novella?
You can get it straight off his website in the miscellanea section, but it's in parts, so for you, Derek, here's one tidy word document (see attachment).
Awesome! Thanks a million Matt. I'm going to print it out and save it for my holiday along with We Are Oblivion.
No worries, mate. Be sure to text me and let me know how they both go. I'll either have read or will be reading WAO at the same time, too.
I especially love Sometimes Rachael. It's a great, great story. I'm just a Baer fiend though.
No problem Matt. This us why I love the monthly book thread. I had no idea there was a Baer novella out there!
The Shelfish Gene is awesome, I saw the Dawkins on his greatest show on earth tour and got that signed.
I'm halfway through On The Road by The Kerouac.
"They sold you hippies grunge, hip hop, now liberty activism."
I'm halfway through On The Road by The Kerouac.
For a very strange reason I enjoyed The God Delusion, something I won't divulge in public.
Late to the party as always I am reading Out of Touch by Mr Tietz. So far it's very good, makes me think of a cross between Less Than Zero and My Name Is Earl.
Next up will be Imperial Bedrooms so that I can actually join one of the book club threads in the right month.
EDIT - also those Will Baer stories from his website are both excellent. I read those at the end of last year, was impressed.
SOLARCIDE.COM My blog/writer's hideout. Stories and interviews by me and by special guests. Together we can kill the sun. Come lend a hand.
Latest update - What The Eyes Behold by Mike Frounfelter.
Arrived today.
rereading BEE The Informers (actually on audio book this time)
-think it gets better every time i read it.
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
Isn't that Dr. Suess's real name?
Stay God by Nik Korpon, just started it and it's great.
How's that opening sentence, huh? Do us all a favour and quote the sucka. What a beauty.
Bought my Aunt's kindle off of her. Literally has any book I'd like to read for the next few months.
Harry Potter, never read it. Haters gon hate!
You look like the type of guy / gal, who would like:
Been reading Last Words- George Carlin's memoir (Published posthumously). As someone really into his comedy, it is very cool to see how he got into the business, his personal views, etc. Very cool, and I got it cheap, so of course I like it.
Re-rereading Invisible Monsters for the fifth time. Easily my favorite CP book by now.
BTW, I've never read any Dostoevsky but hear him mentioned a lot by people I know and in things I really like (especially in The Machinist, which I just saw), and was wondering: any good starting-point for his work, or just buy random or what?
FUBU and KFC have anounced their move to combine forces and fullyn focus on targeting more 'ethnic' audiences. In other news, McDonalds, Starbucks and Wal-Mart have combined to become The United Corporate of America. Moving on...
I believe it was either The Idiot or The Brothers K in Machinist?
I've read The Idiot. It's pretty good. It's a tale over many years and different places. Pretty good read though.
I've also read Crime and Punishment. This is one of my favorite books of all time. I love this book. It's pretty long, but really I think the story only takes place over a week or two (I forget - I guess I need to reread lol). But man it really delves into the human psyche.
I've read The Idiot. It's pretty good. It's a tale over many years and different places. Pretty good read though.
I've also read Crime and Punishment. This is one of my favorite books of all time. I love this book. It's pretty long, but really I think the story only takes place over a week or two (I forget - I guess I need to reread lol). But man it really delves into the human psyche.
Thanks. And yes, it was the Idiot. Although, a couple other ones were put around his apartment, I just can't remember which ones.
FUBU and KFC have anounced their move to combine forces and fullyn focus on targeting more 'ethnic' audiences. In other news, McDonalds, Starbucks and Wal-Mart have combined to become The United Corporate of America. Moving on...
BTW, I've never read any Dostoevsky but hear him mentioned a lot by people I know and in things I really like (especially in The Machinist, which I just saw), and was wondering: any good starting-point for his work, or just buy random or what?
Well, after having read most of his books at this point, and nearly all of his biography, written by Joseph Frank who's considered "the man" when it comes to F.M.D., I'd say go after Crime and Punishment first. It is easily one of his best contained novels, and all the layers stack up into one vision.
Shorter works by him that are also good starting points are White Nights, The Landlady, and The Double which is the novel that The Machinist lays claim to - that's the novel where Dostoevsky introduced to literature the Doppelganger.
And the famous, Notes From Underground is a nice read, not too long, not too short, and considered very relevant today. Knowing the history and background of Notes From Underground has made my recent reading of it richer.
If you like comedic novels, Dostoevsky wrote Uncle's Dream, and for prison novels, he wrote House of the Dead which is based on his days in a Siberian prison for anti-government activities.
Yeah, I've gotta read Crime and Punishment. It's our old cultie friend, Eddy's absolute favourite book in the world, I know that much.
It's definitely in my top favourites of all time - Crime and Punishment, I mean. Dostoevsky is easily my favourite author. And the man lived a life unlike most writers. Nothing soft and comfy about that man's lifestyle.
the Big Nowhere by James Ellroy
I've read most of Dostoevsky and while Crime and Punishment is a fantastic book, I prefer The Brothers Karamazov. But it's a harder read and probably not the place to start. Make sure you read it, though.
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
A Single Man - Christopher Isherwood
Ditto. I read The Brothers Karamazov first and had to really take my time with it (and refer back to the index of characters, repeatedly). One of my favorites, though, and I'm sure it's one of those that I'll read several more times throughout my life.
Man, I sure do love to read. I don't know what I'd do without books and stories.
I'm going to have to put this one on my nook. I've been meaning to read this one for years.
Crime and Punishment is great. So are the Harry Potter books, enjoy that shit!
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Re-reading Baer's novella Sometimes Rachael. Then I'm definitely getting onto the ARC of We Are Oblivion. I just put it off because It's only 150 pages long and I kind of want to read it all in one go. But I've been flat-out lately so I haven't had a chunk of time to get into it.