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  • May. 15th, 2008 at 8:28 AM

Book Catch up
The more talented people I meet on LJ, the more books on my TBR pile. Ugh! Plus I have so many books I want to read in this MG/Tween genre as research... I really have a hard time keeping up. 

Here's my current reading

Midnight for Charlie Bone - Reading this to get a good grasp on what makes a Tween book work.
Magyk - Reading it for the same reason above
The Lightening Thief - Same as above

Here's my TBR pile

One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost (Very excited to read)
Between Golden Jaws - Tiffany Trent (Loved the first two... looking forward to this one as well)
Love (And other uses for Duct Tape) - Carrie Jones (her first book blew me away, can't wait to tear into this one either)
Stray - Rachel Vincent - I've heard nothing but good things about this series
Duma Key - Stephen King - (I read every King book... no question)

I recently finished:

and

Caitlin's book rocked! Werewolves have always been my favorite (since An American Werewolf in London). Caitlin's take on lycanthropy is truly unique. I thought the book had a pulp-ish feel to it, which I loved. (I could see Tarentino directing this baby.) Great voice, great characters and her descriptions of Nocturne City are brilliant. What a town! I was hooked. Go get her book!

Now... Mark Henry. The man needs help. I'm just not sure where to send him. I truly believe, the only person who could counsel Mark with these types of mental issues is Alice Cooper. At least the Alice Cooper of the 70's. For me, the theme song of this book would be Cold Ethyl by Alice Cooper. But... as disgusting as parts of this book may be... it hilarious. And I don't laugh at much. By far the greatest take on Zombies ever. I cannot wait for the sequel. 

Embarassing Moment
I was driving into work this morning, flipping through the radio presets, looking for a song to challenge my awesome pipes... when I found something new. A really cool song. I cranked this baby up... put on my shades, leaned back real cool-like.... and it was a jingle for a car insurance company. Ugh! 

Bowling
The bowling alley up the street has been for sale for years. Finally, this local woman bought it, did some remodeling and it opened up for mother's day. So, being the supreme athlete and generous husband/ father that I am... I loaded up the van and took the family bowling.

Except... when a woman gets involved in bowling... bad things can happen. How were we supposed to bowl on this?






  • Mood: happy
  • Music:Lunatic Fringe - Red Ryder
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Comments

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[info]dcimm wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 01:54 pm (UTC)
I couldn't get into Charlie Bone, but you will LOVE Riordan's books.

And my fourteen year old son and I were both mortified the other day when a song we didn't recognize played on the radio and I said, "I like this one" and he nodded and said, "yeah, turn it up" and then we found out it was a Miley Cyrus song.

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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 04:34 pm (UTC)
Charlie Bone is okay so far, we'll see how it goes.

I'm nearly finished with Riordan's book and it is good. It falls into many of the 'tired YA elements' like 'a quest' and 'a savior', but I like it. It's different.

I know the Miley Cyrus song you're referring too. And it's good, dog gone it.
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[info]irysangel wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 03:30 pm (UTC)
oh my gawd, and i thought you couldn't find a worse icon than yesterday's.

i am utterly mistaken!
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[info]sadieloree wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 04:31 pm (UTC)
Ugh. I agree. Words cannot describe how gross that is. I almost skipped the post because of it, Brian! Ew!
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 04:35 pm (UTC)
Gee... I didn't think it was so bad. Hm. I'll leave it for now. And I'll reply over and over at your Blog. ;-)
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 04:35 pm (UTC)
Huh? It's lasik surgery.

I'm sensing a challenge.
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[info]christy_lenzi wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 07:27 pm (UTC)
What a lovely bowling alley. I love what she's done with the place.
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 08:04 pm (UTC)
Yeah... ruined it.
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[info]blackaire wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 10:36 pm (UTC)
I'm really glad you liked the book, Brian. And I don't care what you say, that bowling alley is fab. Now she needs one that's unicorn-themed. :P
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 16th, 2008 11:30 am (UTC)
I now understand why Rachel read it in one night. Awesome! My kind of book, really.

And the alley should be drab... not fab. And should smell like stale beer, old cigarettes and cheese fries, not flowers.
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[info]shaelise wrote:
May. 15th, 2008 11:11 pm (UTC)
Great lane...must have cost her a fortune for all the flowers alone. Gotta admire her creativity. :)
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 16th, 2008 11:30 am (UTC)
Yeah, but a few gutter balls and you've got a real mess.
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[info]marsha_brantley wrote:
May. 16th, 2008 02:40 pm (UTC)
Did somebody die on that lane?????
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 17th, 2008 12:09 pm (UTC)
Yes. It does have the 'funeral parlor' vibe going. Hm.
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[info]barrieinca wrote:
May. 16th, 2008 07:50 pm (UTC)
I would dress in clothes that color-coordinated with the lane and definitely bowl at that alley.

And when my book comes out, you better be all caught up with your reading so my book's at the top of your TBR pile. That gives you over half a year... ;)
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[info]brian_ohio wrote:
May. 17th, 2008 12:09 pm (UTC)
About the clothes... figures.

You're book will definitely be at the top of my TBR pile. I promise. 'Cept I read from the bottom up. ;-)
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