What book are you reading...

Nearing the end of Apt Pupil (Stephen King) now. One of the most gripping books I've ever read, literally can't put it down!

I'm actually reading the Different Seasons book (4-in-1). Shawshank Redemption is 115 pages and Apt Pupil is 150 however the 'standalone' copies of those books are both over 500 pages. Is this 4-in-1 abridged (ISBN 0751504335)? Does anyone know?

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Craig321 said:
Nearing the end of Apt Pupil (Stephen King) now. One of the most gripping books I've ever read, literally can't put it down!

I'm actually reading the Different Seasons book (4-in-1). Shawshank Redemption is 115 pages and Apt Pupil is 150 however the 'standalone' copies of those books are both over 500 pages. Is this 4-in-1 abridged (ISBN 0751504335)? Does anyone know?

Thanks
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They're all the same book, they all contain those 4 Different Seasons novels, which take up just over 500 pages :)

They're the full versions you're reading!
 
Just finished 'Dr. Sheep's by Stephen King. Was ok, nothing special but I'm not a big King fan. I usually find he waffles to much and can't end a story but he did ok with this one. I think his best by far is 'Salems Lot', of the ones I've read.

Next up is 'Deadhouse Gates' by Steven Erikson, the second instalment of the 'Malazan - Book of the Fallen' series. Ok hoping the general consensus is correct in that it's a little less hard work than the first book, 'Gardens of the Moon'. Let's hope :-)
 
Just finished Red Skies the second Scott Lynch book. Another good effort, I still struggle to really love his books but a good effort.

Onto Turn Coat, another Dresden novel. Good start in it.
 
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Just finished 'Dr. Sheep's by Stephen King. Was ok, nothing special but I'm not a big King fan. I usually find he waffles to much and can't end a story but he did ok with this one. I think his best by far is 'Salems Lot', of the ones I've read.

Next up is 'Deadhouse Gates' by Steven Erikson, the second instalment of the 'Malazan - Book of the Fallen' series. Ok hoping the general consensus is correct in that it's a little less hard work than the first book, 'Gardens of the Moon'. Let's hope :-)
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It's all hard work!! :p
 
World war Z, completely different to the movie that was out earlier this yr..seems to be a book of eye witness accounts of the zombie invasion.

Absolutely loving it on my new paperwhite that i got earlier this week.
 
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World war Z, completely different to the movie that was out earlier this yr..seems to be a book of eye witness accounts of the zombie invasion.

Absolutely loving it on my new paperwhite that i got earlier this week.
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I thought that it was a brilliant book :) If you substitute Zombie apocalypse for any other pandemic it frighteningly believable.

Currently reading The Best of H.P. Lovecraft. I particularly like Herbert West : Re-animator, The Shadow over Innsmouth and At the Mountains of Madness. The funny thing is, I actually find The Call of Cthulhu one of the weaker stories.
 
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Need to finish 'the invisible man' it's a good book but I just haven't found enough time to read it in any great speed. Nearly two months and I'm only 75% of the way through. There's only 150 pages lol. I'll probably finish it off today though as I'm going to dedicate today to reading rather than anything else. Then I can get started on part 2 of dance with Dragons. Or maybe I'll quickly put women by bukowski in before that. I always seem to race through his works.
 
The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health

In The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health, John Durant argues for an evolutionary – and revolutionary – approach to health. All animals, human or otherwise, thrive when they mimic key elements of life in their natural habitat. From diet to movement to sleep, this evolutionary perspective sheds light on some of our most pressing health concerns. What is causing the rise of chronic conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and depression? Is eating red meat going to kill you? Is avoiding the sun actually the best way to avoid skin cancer?

Durant takes readers on a thrilling ride to the Paleolithic and beyond, unlocking the health secrets of our ancient ancestors. What do obese gorillas teach us about weight loss? How can Paleolithic skulls contain beautiful sets of teeth? Why is the Bible so obsessed with hygiene? What do NASA astronauts teach us about getting a good night’s sleep? And how are Silicon Valley techies hacking the human body?

Blending science and culture, anthropology and philosophy, John Durant distills the lessons from his adventures and shows how to apply them to day-to-day life, teaching people how to construct their own personal “habitat” that will enable them to thrive. The book doesn’t just address what we eat, but why we eat it; not just how to exercise, but the purpose of functional movement; not just being healthy, but leading a purposeful life.

Combining the best of ancient wisdom with cutting edge science, Durant crafts a vision of health that is both fresh and futuristic.
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Fascinating book so far, only a few chapters in. But written in an interesting way which sometimes these sort of boos aren't. is more a story of his discoveries as he talks to various scientists and historians and visits zoo, museums looks at religious laws and what they meant in terms of survival, like hygiene.
 
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I have finished House of Chains (Number 4 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen). So many feels lol. Going to read The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch before I carry onto Midnight Tides.
 
Just finished Turn Coat from the Dresden files :eek:

Probably the best in the series (even though i tagged the 'mystery' villain the second they showed him in the book) to date and just started the next one straight away, after one chapter it already seems like it will be great!
 
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