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Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:03 AM
I'm not a big reader, unless the book really grips me. Like when i read the Da Vinci Code. Loved that. Read it in a couple of hours on my plane to Italy. :shocked:
I also liked 50 Shades, funnily enough.
Which books do you think i should read that i will enjoy? I never know which ones to read and i thought i'd ask you lot, who seem to know your books. :hugesmile:

Locke.
13-03-2014, 07:06 AM
The Count of Monte Cristo

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:09 AM
The Count of Monte Cristo

I heard about that and i saw the movie. It's brilliant! Is the book any different?

Ammi
13-03-2014, 07:12 AM
..Breakfast at Tiffany's is a great read, Vanessa..or basically most things by Truman Capote..

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:13 AM
..Breakfast at Tiffany's is a great read, Vanessa..or basically most things by Truman Capote..

That sounds very interesting, Ammi thanks. How is the movie different from the book? I often wonder these things.

Ammi
13-03-2014, 07:18 AM
That sounds very interesting, Ammi thanks. How is the movie different from the book? I often wonder these things.

...hmmm, the character in the movie is not nearly so complex and much 'lighter' but I think in the time it was made, that kind of movie was much more popular and saleable...although there are some aspects of Holly's character that do come across in the movie....I have to say on the whole, whenever I have read a book, I don't think the movie version of it has quite been as good but there is much more scope in a book to relay characters more...

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:20 AM
...hmmm, the character in the movie is not nearly so complex and much 'lighter' but I think in the time it was made, that kind of movie was much more popular and saleable...although there are some aspects of Holly's character that do come across in the movie....I have to say on the whole, whenever I have read a book, I don't think the movie version of it has quite been as good but there is much more scope in a book to relay characters more...

That sounds like a book i would enjoy. I haven't read any Truman Capote books. I only know about the movie, because i love Philip Seymour Hoffman. :lovedup: Are there many of those books?

thesheriff443
13-03-2014, 07:22 AM
kama sutra, gets in before jesus:joker:

Locke.
13-03-2014, 07:22 AM
I heard about that and i saw the movie. It's brilliant! Is the book any different?

Yeah, really different. Much better.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:23 AM
kama sutra, gets in before jesus:joker:

Is that a real book? I think i would like that, Sheriff. :creep: Just as i liked 50 Shades.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:24 AM
Yeah, really different. Much better.

I definetely want to read this. Sounds really exciting! :amazed:

thesheriff443
13-03-2014, 07:27 AM
Is that a real book? I think i would like that, Sheriff. :creep: Just as i liked 50 Shades.

you will love it:D

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:28 AM
you will love it:D

50 Shades was amazing! What's not not love about it? It's well kinky. My kind of book! :amazed:

Shaun
13-03-2014, 07:29 AM
idk what to recommend off the back of 50 Shades/ The Da Vinci Code because I haven't read either and they seem awful :tongue:

but you can't go wrong with a bit of Fahrenheit 451

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:30 AM
idk what to recommend off the back of 50 Shades/ The Da Vinci Code because I haven't read either and they seem awful :tongue:

but you can't go wrong with a bit of Fahrenheit 451

What's that about, Shaun? Sounds intriguing. :think:

thesheriff443
13-03-2014, 07:31 AM
50 Shades was amazing! What's not not love about it? It's well kinky. My kind of book! :amazed:

:hugesmile:

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:32 AM
:hugesmile:

I have the sequels as well. I'll read them when i'm in that kind of mood. :joker:

Cherie
13-03-2014, 08:20 AM
If you are not already with one, join a library, then you can try different authors and if you don't like them you don't lose out. Alternatively if you invest in a Kindle it lets you read the first chapter for free so you can decide if you like it or not. Reading is very subjective. I am currently working my way though the Karin Slaughter books, Crime Fiction.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 08:22 AM
If you are not already with one, join a library, then you can try different authors and if you don't like them you don't lose out. Alternatively if you invest in a Kindle it lets you read the first chapter for free so you can decide if you like it or not. Reading is very subjective. I am currently working my way though the Karin Slaughter books, Crime Fiction.

That is a great idea, Cherie. I might just do that. :amazed: Wow! I love crime fiction. What's that book about? Sounds really good!

Cherie
13-03-2014, 08:26 AM
Murders with a bit of gore!, and then the investigation
, the story is well put together and keeps you hooked right until the end. I'm reading Criminal at the moment

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 08:28 AM
They are usually murders with a bit of gore!, the story is well put together and keeps you hooked right until the end. I'm reading Criminal at the moment

Wow! I think i'd love that! My mum used to love Grisham, so i want to read his books as well. Do you like him? :)

Cherie
13-03-2014, 08:31 AM
Wow! I think i'd love that! My mum used to love Grisham, so i want to read his books as well. Do you like him? :)

You can't go wrong with a John Grisham, have read all his books and am always waiting on the next one to be published :amazed:

Have you read any Vanessa?

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 08:32 AM
You can't go wrong with a John Grisham, have read all his books and am always waiting on the next one to be published :amazed:

Have you read any Vanessa?

No, but i've seen some of the movies. I like The Client and i've been told that the book is wonderful. I so want to read that one. :flutter:

Cherie
13-03-2014, 08:34 AM
Plenty to choose from! I always find if I have read a book, the movie is a bit of a let down, but maybe that is just me!

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 08:36 AM
Plenty to choose from! I always find if I have read a book, the movie is a bit of a let down, but maybe that is just me!

Grisham book usually make amazing movies. Same goes with Steven King, who i love! Do you like his books? I want to read them, but they look a bit scary. :joker:

Cherie
13-03-2014, 08:37 AM
No never really got into Stephen King

Is that you in your avatar Ness with Luke :amazed:?

MTVN
13-03-2014, 08:39 AM
If you liked the Da Vinci code you could read Dan Brown's other stuff if you haven't already, Angel and Demons is the one that came before it and I think it was better, or his Deception Point and Digital Fortress were both pretty good

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 08:41 AM
No never really got into Stephen King

Is that you in your avatar Ness with Luke :amazed:?

Yes, that was on January when i met him. I also bumped into him last week. He's amazing! :lovedup: Whih contemporary writers do you like? I only know Grisham.

Kate!
13-03-2014, 09:03 AM
If you like psychological crime thrillers Ness, try Sophie Hannah's books.

Dorothy Koomson is another writer I'd absolutely recommend, she wrote the Ice Cream Girls, recent adapted for TV. They changed the ending in the TV adaptation, wish they hadn't as it was much better in the book.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:05 AM
If you like psychological crime thrillers Ness, try Sophie Hannah's books.

Dorothy Koomson is another writer I'd absolutely recommend, she wrote the Ice Cream Girls, recent adapted for TV. They changed the ending in the TV adaptation, wish they hadn't as it was much better in the book.

Thanks! I think i would enjoy crime thrillers. Do you watch Bones? Apparently that series was originally a series of books. Kathy Reichs wrote them. :amazed:

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 09:12 AM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/All-PATRICIA-CORNWELLs-books-Order/lm/R1ESO3O2CD1KR2

I don't really read fiction, but I did read the body farm on holiday years ago, when there wasn't much to do, and I thought it was a really good book, so if you're into crime thrillers then I would definitely recommend Patricia Cornwell.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:15 AM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/All-PATRICIA-CORNWELLs-books-Order/lm/R1ESO3O2CD1KR2

I don't really read fiction, but I did read the body farm on holiday years ago, when there wasn't much to do, and I thought it was a really good book, so if you're into crime thrillers, then I would definitely recommend Patricia Cornwell.

I think id' love that. Murder mysteries and investigations really interest me. Her books have been turned into tv shows, haven't they?

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 09:20 AM
I think id' love that. Murder mysteries and investigations really interest me. Her books have been turned into tv shows, haven't they?

I have no idea. I just remember that it kept me hooked, and the fact it was about a serial killer set in Quebec as opposed to London/US, made it interesting.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:23 AM
I have no idea. I just remember that it kept me hooked, and the fact it was about a serial killer set in Quebec as opposed to London/US, made it interesting.

OMG! That sounds amazing! I would definetely enjoy reading that. Serial killer stories are fascinating! What else do you enjoy reading? :)

Mitchell
13-03-2014, 09:27 AM
50 Shades Of Grey

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:28 AM
50 Shades Of Grey

I actually loved that book. It's the kinky aspect i loved. Mum would have been horrified though. Now my brother in law wants to read it. I told him : no you don't! :laugh2:

Mitchell
13-03-2014, 09:30 AM
TMI ;)

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:31 AM
What does that mean? :suspect:

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 09:34 AM
OMG! That sounds amazing! I would definetely enjoy reading that. Serial killer stories are fascinating! What else do you enjoy reading? :)

I generally only like science and history books, so I don't suppose I could have any other recommendations for you. What other kinds of things do you like? How about a bit of love poetry? I'm sure Lukey-boy would appreciate some sweet nothings being whispered in his ear :vanessaeyebrowsmiley:

Mitchell
13-03-2014, 09:35 AM
Too much information haha

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:37 AM
I generally only like science and history books, so I don't suppose I could have any other recommendations for you. What other kinds of things do you like? How about a bit of love poetry? I'm sure Lukey-boy would appreciate some sweet nothings being whispered in his ear :vanessaeyebrowsmiley:

:joker: My mum and my brother both used to love Isaac Asimov books. They said he was fantastic! Some of them have been turned into movies, like I Robot. Loved that. I've never read any history books, but i could get into it. I especially like Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt history. Both fascinating!

Cherie
13-03-2014, 09:41 AM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/All-PATRICIA-CORNWELLs-books-Order/lm/R1ESO3O2CD1KR2

I don't really read fiction, but I did read the body farm on holiday years ago, when there wasn't much to do, and I thought it was a really good book, so if you're into crime thrillers then I would definitely recommend Patricia Cornwell.


Agreed another good read and plenty books out there so loads to choose from.

Cherie
13-03-2014, 09:44 AM
Thanks! I think i would enjoy crime thrillers. Do you watch Bones? Apparently that series was originally a series of books. Kathy Reichs wrote them. :amazed:

The Book was called the Lovely Bones, it was written from the perspective of the murdered girl. It made me sad.:bawling:

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:48 AM
The Book was called the Lovely Bones, it was written from the perspective of the murdered girl. It made me sad.:bawling:

That's a different book, Cherie. Bones is a tv show about forensic pathologist Katy Reichs. But it sounds like a great read! :hugesmile:

Cherie
13-03-2014, 09:50 AM
That's a different book, Cherie. Bones is a tv show about forensic pathologist Katy Reichs. But it sounds like a great read! :hugesmile:

oh :joker: I wonder who wrote the Lovely Bones then, I think you would like it.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:53 AM
oh :joker: I wonder who wrote the Lovely Bones then, I think you would like it.

It sounds like a very sad story. I'd need a lot of tissues! :bawling: Is it expensive to buy a book on Kindle? How does it work?

Cherie
13-03-2014, 09:57 AM
It sounds like a very sad story. I'd need a lot of tissues! :bawling: Is it expensive to buy a book on Kindle? How does it work?

Bit like an online shop, you need to register with Amazon, then you can search for books by name or author and buy it. Alot of ebooks are cheaper than the print version. So basically you choose your book and download it. They have sales and stuff as well where you can get books for a 1.00 and I think there is a library where you can swop books with other people but I haven't done it so don't know how that works!

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 09:59 AM
Bit like an online shop, you need to register with Amazon, then you can search for books by name or author and buy it. Alot of ebooks are cheaper than the print version. So basically you choose your book and download it. They have sales and stuff as well where you can get books for a 1.00 and I think there is a library where you can swop books with other people but I haven't done it so don't know how that works!

£ 1 ? That's a bargain! :amazed: It sounds cheaper than buying books. I like it. Have you got one? :hugesmile:

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 10:00 AM
It sounds like a very sad story. I'd need a lot of tissues! :bawling: Is it expensive to buy a book on Kindle? How does it work?

It's strange, because the amount of tissues I uses, is the exact measurement I use for defining whether a film is any good or not.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:02 AM
It's strange, because the amount of tissues I uses, is the exact measurement I use for defining whether a film is any good or not.

I like a good story, don't mind if it's sad or not. I have seen The Lovely Bones sounds heartbreaking, but interesting. Both the movie and the book. :hugesmile:

Cherie
13-03-2014, 10:03 AM
£ 1 ? That's a bargain! :amazed: It sounds cheaper than buying books. I like it. Have you got one? :hugesmile:

yes but my kids are always borrowing it :idc:

It's strange, because the amount of tissues I uses, is the exact measurement I use for defining whether a film is any good or not.

:laugh2:

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:04 AM
yes but my kids are always borrowing it :idc:



:laugh2:

I do have an IPad. Can i use that to download books?

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 10:14 AM
I like a good story, don't mind if it's sad or not. I have seen The Lovely Bones sounds heartbreaking, but interesting. Both the movie and the book. :hugesmile:

Have you ever seen life is beautiful, The Italian film?

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:14 AM
Have you ever seen life is beautiful, The Italian film?

Yes, i have it on dvd. Brilliant movie. Is there a book as well? :hugesmile:

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 10:19 AM
Yes, i have it on dvd. Brilliant movie. Is there a book as well? :hugesmile:

I don't know - I just thought it would be a good film for you to watch. There's probably a script book you could find at least.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:21 AM
I don't know - I just thought it would be a good film for you to watch. There's probably a script book you could find at least.

The movie is wonderful. If there is a script book i would love to read it. That screenplay is amazing! :lovedup:

AnnieK
13-03-2014, 10:24 AM
I like a good story, don't mind if it's sad or not. I have seen The Lovely Bones sounds heartbreaking, but interesting. Both the movie and the book. :hugesmile:

The book is so much better than the book.

I love Patrica Cornwell and Kathy Reichs books - I also wanted to be a forensic scientist.

Jody Picoult is quite a good author for easy reads - she wrote My Sisters Keeper (again book miles better than movie) and lots of others - my favourite by her is called Nineteen Minutes about a bullied boy who goes on the rampage in a school and kills loads of pupils.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:26 AM
The book is so much better than the book.

I love Patrica Cornwell and Kathy Reichs books - I also wanted to be a forensic scientist.

Jody Picoult is quite a good author for easy reads - she wrote My Sisters Keeper (again book miles better than movie) and lots of others - my favourite by her is called Nineteen Minutes about a bullied boy who goes on the rampage in a school and kills loads of pupils.

Have you seen Bully? That was a great movie, about some kids who kill one of their friends, who had been bullying them. I'd love to read the book.

Cherie
13-03-2014, 10:30 AM
The book is so much better than the book.

I love Patrica Cornwell and Kathy Reichs books - I also wanted to be a forensic scientist.

Jody Picoult is quite a good author for easy reads - she wrote My Sisters Keeper (again book miles better than movie) and lots of others - my favourite by her is called Nineteen Minutes about a bullied boy who goes on the rampage in a school and kills loads of pupils.

:laugh: that is like something I would write, I know what you mean and I agree!

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:32 AM
:laugh: that is like something I would write, I know what you mean and I agree!

Which one is better? Book or movie? :suspect::laugh:

Cherie
13-03-2014, 10:37 AM
I do have an IPad. Can i use that to download books?

Yes you can download the Kindle App on it.

Cherie
13-03-2014, 10:38 AM
Which one is better? Book or movie? :suspect::laugh:

book every time.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:39 AM
Yes you can download the Kindle App on it.

Oh, thanks! I'll do that! It will save me money. Books are so expensive these days! :eek:

Glenn.
13-03-2014, 10:58 AM
Vanessa you should read Harry Potter.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 10:59 AM
Vanessa you should read Harry Potter.

I would like to. Loved the movies! Did you read them? Are they any good? :hugesmile:

Glenn.
13-03-2014, 11:01 AM
I would like to. Loved the movies! Did you read them? Are they any good? :hugesmile:

They really are. Easy to read too.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 11:02 AM
They really are. Easy to read too.

I will give it a go. I love a book where you can get lost and forget your everyday life for a bit. :flutter:

Glenn.
13-03-2014, 11:04 AM
I will give it a go. I love a book where you can get lost and forget your everyday life for a bit. :flutter:

You'll love Harry Potter then :love:

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 11:08 AM
You'll love Harry Potter then :love:

I want to read the Lord of the rings books as well, but they're so big. :laugh:

Natalie.
13-03-2014, 11:38 AM
Only books I am reading at the moment is the A song of ice and fire series, before that I read a Sophie Kinsella book
Going to the library is a good idea!

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 11:40 AM
Only books I am reading at the moment is the A song of ice and fire series, before that I read a Sophie Kinsella book
Going to the library is a good idea!

What kind of books are they? I don't know them. But i don't read much, so my knowledge is limited. :laugh:

Shaun
13-03-2014, 12:02 PM
If I fancy something light I like crime books by David Baldacci or James Patterson... they're all kind of similar though :laugh:

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 12:04 PM
If I fancy something light I like crime books by David Baldacci or James Patterson... they're all kind of similar though :laugh:

I'll try those. Love crime stories, where there are investigations and mysteries. :hugesmile:

Kate!
13-03-2014, 12:15 PM
I love whodunnits, have read every Agatha Christie book apart from a couple she wrote about the Supernatural, didn't fancy them much.

Natalie.
13-03-2014, 12:16 PM
What kind of books are they? I don't know them. But i don't read much, so my knowledge is limited. :laugh:

Game of thrones tv show is based on the books, they're quite long though! and Kinsella is like easy chick lit books

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 12:17 PM
I love whodunnits, have read every Agatha Christie book apart from a couple she wrote about the Supernatural, didn't fancy them much.

Agatha Christe! Yes! I'd love to read her books! Love the tv show and movies! :lovedup:

Verbal
13-03-2014, 12:23 PM
There are plenty (almost too many) books in the crime fiction genre, Karin Slaughter as previously mentioned is good, but I found her books very formulaic and once you've read one you've read them all.

I would highly recommend getting a Kindle if you enjoy reading, a hell of a lot of books are completely free, and if you use Amazon a lot you can sign up to prime, so along with the free delivery on stuff you get access to the lenders library.

I've not long finished Hostile Witness #1 which was free and was really good. The Millennium Trilogy (Girl with the dragon tattoo) is also very good.

If you like a bit of historical fiction mixed in with crime, check out the Shardlake books by CJ Sansom.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 12:26 PM
There are plenty (almost too many) books in the crime fiction genre, Karin Slaughter as previously mentioned is good, but I found her books very formulaic and once you've read one you've read them all.

I would highly recommend getting a Kindle if you enjoy reading, a hell of a lot of books are completely free, and if you use Amazon a lot you can sign up to prime, so along with the free delivery on stuff you get access to the lenders library.

I've not long finished Hostile Witness #1 which was free and was really good. The Millennium Trilogy (Girl with the dragon tattoo) is also very good.

If you like a bit of historical fiction mixed in with crime, check out the Shardlake books by CJ Sansom.

Thanks, Verbal! I want do dowload the app on my Ipad. Both of those books sounds amazing! :D

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 12:36 PM
You're going to be the TIBB record holder for number of books read after this.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 12:39 PM
You're going to be the TIBB record holder for number of books read after this.

:joker: I'll give it a go. I think the IKindle is a good idea. I can read the first chapter. Then i will know if i like it or not.

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 12:44 PM
:joker: I'll give it a go. I think the IKindle is a good idea. I can read the first chapter. Then i will know if i like it or not.


Well I expect to see you on the south bank show within the next 12 months, discussing the merits of radical feminist literature with Germaine Greer, and thetruth.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 02:52 PM
Does anyone know any good autobiographies? I think i'd like to read those. :)

Kate!
13-03-2014, 02:58 PM
Does anyone know any good autobiographies? I think i'd like to read those. :)

Sharon Osborne's is very good, you don't have to be a big fan, it's really interesting, she's very open and honest in it, she's had a very dramatic life. The woman is definitely a survivor.

Michael McIntyre's was a good read as well.

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 02:58 PM
Which people interest you? Then work backwards. Look up your favourite music artists/film stars/historical figures/sports personalities. There are loads out there, but it's all bout your interests.

Mein Kampf is not a bad place to start.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 03:01 PM
Which people interest you? Then work backwards. Look up your favourite music artists/film stars/historical figures/sports personalities. There are loads out there, but it's all bout your interests.

Mein Kampf is not a bad place to start.

Oh, i than one sounds good. I like historical biographies. I think i would enjoy reading about anyone who was interesting. I found Edith Piaf biography from a shop. But it was in french. :laugh:

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 03:05 PM
Oh, i than one sounds good. I like historical biographies. I think i would enjoy reading about anyone who was interesting. I found Edith Piaf biography from a shop. But it was in french. :laugh:

That's the French for you. Too arrogant to bother writing in English.

Jesus.
13-03-2014, 03:08 PM
It sounds like a great read, but my french is not so good. :joker: I had a friend who was a big fan and told me her biography was really good.

You should tell her that "je ne regrette rien".

I do actually love France, it's probably my fave place in Europe.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 03:41 PM
You should tell her that "je ne regrette rien".

I do actually love France, it's probably my fave place in Europe.

I've been to Paris. Love it! French writers are very popular in my country. We study them at school. :hugesmile:

Ammi
13-03-2014, 04:23 PM
..what kind of books do you like, Vanessa..?..

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 04:25 PM
..what kind of books do you like, Vanessa..?..

I like something with a good story. Crime thrillers are great! I love those! :amazed:

Ammi
13-03-2014, 04:27 PM
I like something with a good story. Crime thrillers are great! I love those! :amazed:

..hmmm, I don't often read crime thrillers but the Lincoln Lawyer is good, have you read that..?...

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 04:28 PM
..hmmm, I don't often read crime thrillers but the Lincoln Lawyer is good, have you read that..?...

No. What's it about?

Crimson Dynamo
13-03-2014, 04:29 PM
American Psycho

If you can make it through it without vomiting you will never forget it. And its well written too.

Ammi
13-03-2014, 04:29 PM
No. What's it about?

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79885.The_Lincoln_Lawyer

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 04:51 PM
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79885.The_Lincoln_Lawyer

That looks like The Client, by Grisham. I think i'll like that! :D

joe199998293
13-03-2014, 04:55 PM
Books I like are...
The Hunger Games trilogy - Suzanne Collins
Divergent Trilogy - Veronica Roth
Panic - Lauren Oliver

Crimson Dynamo
13-03-2014, 04:57 PM
“Do you know what Ed Gein said about women?"
[...]
"'When I see a pretty girl walking down the street I think two things. One part of me wants to take her out and talk to her and be real nice and sweet and treat her right.'" I stop finish my J&B in one swallow.
"What does the other part of him think?" Hamlin asks tentatively.
"What her head would look like on a stick”
― Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho

“The seals stupidly dive off rocks into swirling black water, barking mindlessly. The zookeepers feed them dead fish. A crowd gathers around the tank, mostly adults, a few accompanied by children. On the seals' tank a plaque warns: COINS CAN KILL——IF SWALLOWED, COINS CAN LODGE IN AN ANIMAL'S STOMACH AND CAUSE ULCERS, INFECTIONS AND DEATH. DO NOT THROW COINS IN THE POOL. So what do I do? Toss a handful of change into the tank when none of the zookeepers are watching. It's not the seals I hate——it's the audience's enjoyment of them that bothers me.”
― Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho


“The office Halloween party was at the Royalton last week and I went as a mass murderer, complete with a sign painted on my back that read MASS MURDERER (which was decidedly lighter than the sandwich board I had constructed earlier that day that read DRILLER KILLER), and beneath those two words I had written in blood Yep, that's me and the suit was also covered with blood, some of it fake, most of it real. In one fist I clenched a hank of Victoria Bell's hair, and pinned next to my boutonniere (a small white rose) was a finger bone I'd boiled the flesh off of. As elaborate as my costume was, Craig McDermott still managed to win first place in the competition. He came as Ivan Boesky, which I thought was unfair since a lot of people thought I'd gone as Michael Milken last year. The Patty Winters Show this morning was about Home Abortion Kits.”
― Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 04:59 PM
“Do you know what Ed Gein said about women?"
[...]
"'When I see a pretty girl walking down the street I think two things. One part of me wants to take her out and talk to her and be real nice and sweet and treat her right.'" I stop finish my J&B in one swallow.
"What does the other part of him think?" Hamlin asks tentatively.
"What her head would look like on a stick”
― Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho

“The seals stupidly dive off rocks into swirling black water, barking mindlessly. The zookeepers feed them dead fish. A crowd gathers around the tank, mostly adults, a few accompanied by children. On the seals' tank a plaque warns: COINS CAN KILL——IF SWALLOWED, COINS CAN LODGE IN AN ANIMAL'S STOMACH AND CAUSE ULCERS, INFECTIONS AND DEATH. DO NOT THROW COINS IN THE POOL. So what do I do? Toss a handful of change into the tank when none of the zookeepers are watching. It's not the seals I hate——it's the audience's enjoyment of them that bothers me.”
― Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho


“The office Halloween party was at the Royalton last week and I went as a mass murderer, complete with a sign painted on my back that read MASS MURDERER (which was decidedly lighter than the sandwich board I had constructed earlier that day that read DRILLER KILLER), and beneath those two words I had written in blood Yep, that's me and the suit was also covered with blood, some of it fake, most of it real. In one fist I clenched a hank of Victoria Bell's hair, and pinned next to my boutonniere (a small white rose) was a finger bone I'd boiled the flesh off of. As elaborate as my costume was, Craig McDermott still managed to win first place in the competition. He came as Ivan Boesky, which I thought was unfair since a lot of people thought I'd gone as Michael Milken last year. The Patty Winters Show this morning was about Home Abortion Kits.”
― Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho

That looks like the kind of book i would love! :amazed:

Verbal
13-03-2014, 05:37 PM
*downloads American Psycho*

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 05:38 PM
*downloads American Psycho*

That looks like a great book. The movie was amazing! :worship:

Verbal
13-03-2014, 05:42 PM
Probably the best writer I have discovered recently is Iain Rob Wright. His writing style is very free flowing and exciting. I read his book ravage in 3 days, which is very unusual for me, normally takes me weeks to finish a book.
It's about a zombie apocalypse, if you like The Walking Dead you'll love it. I'm reading The Final Winter at the moment, which again is about the apocalypse where it starts snowing heavily everywhere in the world, and it focuses on groups of people in a town in England. If you like horror, you won't go far wrong giving this guys stuff a chance. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Iain-Rob-Wright/e/B0052WR48C/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1394732297&sr=8-1

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 05:44 PM
Probably the best writer I have discovered recently is Iain Rob Wright. His writing style is very free flowing and exciting. I read his book ravage in 3 days, which is very unusual for me, normally takes me weeks to finish a book.
It's about a zombie apocalypse, if you like The Walking Dead you'll love it. I'm reading The Final Winter at the moment, which again is about the apocalypse where it starts snowing heavily everywhere in the world, and it focuses on groups of people in a town in England. If you like horror, you won't go far wrong giving this guys stuff a chance. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Iain-Rob-Wright/e/B0052WR48C/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1394732297&sr=8-1

Thanks, Verbal! I've never read a horror book. Sounds exciting! :amazed:

Me. I Am Salman
13-03-2014, 05:58 PM
I'm gonna get the thread title tattooed on my forehead

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 06:00 PM
:laugh2:

Crimson Dynamo
13-03-2014, 06:10 PM
I'm gonna get the thread title tattooed on my forehead

haha i just noticed

:joker:

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 06:16 PM
:suspect:

Verbal
13-03-2014, 06:27 PM
:suspect:

Have you downloaded the Kindle app?

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 06:31 PM
Have you downloaded the Kindle app?

My Ipad is not working at the moment. Sometimes it feezes. I might need a new one. :laugh:

Verbal
13-03-2014, 06:33 PM
My Ipad is not working at the moment. Sometimes it feezes. I might need a new one. :laugh:

If you're going to get a new one consider getting the Kindle Fire HD instead. Tablet/Ereader all in one.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 06:43 PM
If you're going to get a new one consider getting the Kindle Fire HD instead. Tablet/Ereader all in one.

I might just do that. :hugesmile: This tablet is from a chinese website. Sometimes it doesn't work properly. :fist:

Crimson Dynamo
13-03-2014, 06:45 PM
get a kindle fire hd. You can read books on tablets but if you get a kindle it makes you read more. I love my kindle.

Vanessa
13-03-2014, 06:46 PM
get a kindle fire hd. You can read books on tablets but if you get a kindle it makes you read more. I love my kindle.

Does it have intenet as well?

Verbal
13-03-2014, 06:59 PM
Does it have intenet as well?

Yes

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Vanessa
13-03-2014, 07:00 PM
Yes

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I love that! I'll get it for my birthday. :lovedup: