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message 1: by Chris , The Devil Inside (new)

Chris  Haught (haughtc) | 130 comments Here is where we can talk about Horns without spoiling it for the uniniated.

Basically, what this means is that this is where those of us that haven't gotten our copy yet can talk smack about those that have read it already.

I saw a copy in Walmart the other day and I had to pick it up and look it over. The blurb sounds really interesting. I wanted to walk out of there with it, but I have it set to deliever from my bookclub in March.

I have debated ordering it on amazon.com and canceling my March order though. What's holding me back is this huge TBR list that I'm trying to knock out in the next month. So I might not have time to get to Horns before my regular shipment anyway.

Truth is, I'd probably knock something else out of the way and fall further behind on other reads, if I had the temptation of a book with devil horns sitting on my night stand.

It's really scary that I'm now showing as having 666 books on my shelves too.


message 2: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Chris wrote: "It's really scary that I'm now showing as having 666 books on my shelves too."

Hehe, I saw that! ]:)


message 3: by Betsy (new)

Betsy Boo (betsyboo) | 30 comments Yeah...I pm-ed you about that. You know that's a goocher don't you?


message 4: by Chris , The Devil Inside (new)

Chris  Haught (haughtc) | 130 comments I'll have to fix that...but it looks kinda cool.


message 5: by Kandice, Felina is the best (new)

Kandice | 114 comments Goocher...I haven't used that word in years!


message 6: by Felina (new)

Felina Goocher?? What is that?


message 7: by Sandi (new)

Sandi (sandikal) I was thinking I'd get the audio version with my Audible credit in March. However, the narration in the sample sounds just awful. I may have to pick up a copy in hardback.


message 8: by Kandice, Felina is the best (last edited Feb 26, 2010 09:06PM) (new)

Kandice | 114 comments Goocher is a word they used in the 50's and the boys in The Body used it...a LOT! It's just what you call it when something really freaky or weird happens. Like if three people say the same word at the same time. That's a lame definition, but I know a goocher when I see (or hear) one.O_o


message 9: by Chris , The Devil Inside (new)

Chris  Haught (haughtc) | 130 comments Is that similar to what Beaver would call a "fuckarow"?


message 10: by Becky (last edited Feb 26, 2010 11:45PM) (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Hmm... yeah, Felina Sandi (I really should pay attention!). Not so good, eh? He kind of sounds like he's trying to sound really cool, but when you sound like you're TRYING, it kind of ruins the effect.

I'll just wait for the book. :)


message 11: by Chris , The Devil Inside (new)

Chris  Haught (haughtc) | 130 comments Am I the only one that just became incredibly confused?


message 12: by Rachel (new)

Rachel | 92 comments we're having interweaving conversations here :)


message 13: by Becky (last edited Feb 26, 2010 11:46PM) (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Haha! Sorry! No... I responded to Sandi's post but thought that Felina said it. LOL

Oops. =\


message 14: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) In my defense, Felina is always listening to audiobooks. So there! LOL ;)


message 15: by Betsy (new)

Betsy Boo (betsyboo) | 30 comments I remember one goocher...you don't light 3 cigarettes on one match. It's pretty much when something weird happens and it's supposed to be bad luck.

I wanted to order the audio from River Run, but they told me they didn't think Joe could sign it. Now I don't feel so bad for getting the HC!


message 16: by Betsy (new)

Betsy Boo (betsyboo) | 30 comments Speaking of bad luck, does anyone know why whenever I try to look at the thread that has the pics of the signing my computer freezes up? I have a feeling it has something to do with my computer needing updating. Does anyone have an idea?


message 17: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Are you using IE6 or below? I think that's what it is... =\ If you use IE7 or Firefox, it shouldn't do that... but I will move the pics to the group photos. :)


message 18: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Hmm... It's not letting me upload more than one picture. It's saying I cannot upload more than 5, but there is only two! >:(


message 19: by Chris , The Devil Inside (new)

Chris  Haught (haughtc) | 130 comments Okay, that makes sense then re: Sandi's comment....Good to see that I wasn't the crazy one.

I have that lockup problem on my work computer sometimes. And it has IE6 loaded. So yes, it might be your browser, Betsy.


message 20: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Yes, well... *ahem* I was tired. O_o


message 21: by Betsy (new)

Betsy Boo (betsyboo) | 30 comments Thanks guys!


message 22: by Bondama (new)

Bondama (kerensa) | 18 comments I'm right in the middle (dead center) of "Horns" No spoilers, but this is one of the best written books I've encountered since Dan Simmons' "The Terror" - and I loved that one because I've always been fascinated by the subject. "Horns" is indeed unique.


message 23: by Felina (new)

Felina Becky wrote: "Yes, well... *ahem* I was tired. O_o"

Hmmm does that mean that everytime someone mentions an audiobook you automatically think of me?

I got my Horns in the mail yesterday. Hope to be starting it this weekend.


message 24: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Uhhh... well... kinda. (Do you remember what paper books look like? :P)


message 25: by Felina (new)

Felina Not really. Even the books I have actually read and finished lately were kindle books.


message 26: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) See.


message 27: by Felina (new)

Felina So its my fault that anybody who says anything and also mentions an audiobooks is interpreted by you to be me? This could end badly for me. If anybody says 'I hate Becky...audiobook' its not me.


message 28: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Well... yes.

And now that you've patented the idea, that's your fault too if it happens.


message 29: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) :P


message 30: by Felina (new)

Felina Well if thats my fate. From now on I'll end every comment with audiobook just so you'll never be confused again. Audiobook.


message 31: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) Jeez... OK... fine. I won't blame you for stuff that's out of your control... much. ;)


message 32: by Rachel (new)

Rachel | 92 comments this is the funniest "argument" ever....


message 33: by Kandice, Felina is the best (new)

Kandice | 114 comments Love the"...much" line. I use it on my kids all the time:D


message 34: by Rachel (last edited Mar 09, 2010 10:22AM) (new)

Rachel | 92 comments love "I hate Becky...audiobook" :)-Rachel


message 35: by Kandice, Felina is the best (new)

Kandice | 114 comments Rachel wrote: "love "I hate Becky...audiobook" :)"

Great, Rach! Now she'll think Felina said it again.


message 36: by Rachel (new)

Rachel | 92 comments No, she won't...hehe ;)


message 37: by Felina (new)

Felina Rachel is trying to ruin friendships.


message 38: by Felina (new)

Felina Oh sorry Becky...

Rachel is trying to ruin friendships. Audiobook.


message 39: by Rachel (new)

Rachel | 92 comments Felina wrote: "Rachel is trying to ruin friendships."

I'm a troublemaker.Paperback.


message 40: by Felina (new)

Felina Ha ha!!


message 41: by Sandi (new)

Sandi (sandikal) I was browsing the new fiction section of the library this morning and they had a copy of this book! I was stunned. Needless to say, I checked it out.


message 42: by Sandi (new)

Sandi (sandikal) Rob wrote: "So far (I'm on page 100)...I like this a lot. I wasn't quite expecting the extended flashback though. The flashback reminds me a lot of his dad's writing. I actually found the story more interes..."

I was up until midnight reading it last night. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. The parts about Ig's childhood are important, but the character you really need to keep an eye on in the flashbacks is Lee.


message 43: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) I'm only about 50 pages in, but man... I can't imagine how heartbreaking it would be to know people's inner-most thoughts about you, especially when they aren't exactly rosy and nice.

Poor Ig. :(


message 44: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) I'm a little over halfway now... I caught a reference to Judas Coyne (from HSB) and had to come mention it. Anyone else see it?


message 45: by Sandi (new)

Sandi (sandikal) I caught it. Ig's commentary on Jude's music made me laugh.


message 46: by Kandice, Felina is the best (new)

Kandice | 114 comments I know he said it sucked, basically!


message 47: by Kandice, Felina is the best (new)

Kandice | 114 comments Am I the only one that "sees" Jerry and Ig as black? For me, Jerry is the guy that plays Warrick Brown on CSI, and Ig is Don Cheadle. Probably alone on that one.O_o


message 48: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckyofthe19and9) No... with all the mentions of Ig's goatee, I keep seeing him as a thinning haired version of Joe Hill himself.


message 49: by Susan (new)

Susan (ofearna) | 8 comments Am I the only one who caught the reference to Derry, ME?


message 50: by Kandice, Felina is the best (new)

Kandice | 114 comments The movie will be in theaters October 31, 2014. :)


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