Gus McCrae

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Jason Tipple says

Hi Gus,
from across the pond in England.

interesting profile. You obviously put some work into, so no wonder you have 40 followers. I never knew Bill Shatner could sing! I always liked Clint Eastwood's voice in Paint Your Wagon.

I see how much you enjoyed ‘Replay' by Ken Grimwood.
Having now read it myself, I agree with you that it's definitely a great book.

I’m searching for someone like you who appreciates the more original and interesting fiction that might be interested in trying out my novel trilogy "The DEAD LOOP". It is easy to read, emotive and a unique psychological thriller mystery about a man that dies every single day but has no idea why.

My first Shelfari reader wrote on Amazon US: ‘one of the most unique and original story plots that I have read in quite a long time... There is just something about the idea and the writing combined that from the very first few pages grabs you by the hand and tugs you along to see what comes next and fires your imagination to begin trying to figure out why it is happening.’

Part 1 is free on Kindle every 18 days or so, or $1.25 normally.
Or it’s free all the time if you have Kindle Prime!

If it intrigues you at all and want to check it out, I would very much appreciate any feedback.
I promise you that you won’t regret it!

Best wishes,
Jason

http://www.amazon.com/The-DEAD-LOOP-ebook/dp/B008S2WGFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346872352&sr=8-1&keywords=dead+loop

posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )

Kristen M says

Thanks for the suggestion. I just checked East of Eden out from the library. I don't have as much time to read in the summer but I will have to try Pillars of the Earth soon. I loved Lonesome Dove.

posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )

Oubliette says

Hi! Thank you for the note and the recommendations. I definitely intend to read all of those and plan to start A Canticle for Leibowitz very soon (it's been sitting on my shelf for a long time, waiting for me to stop bringing home bags of library books all the time and focus on the ones I own). I enjoyed looking over your shelf as well and hope you don't mind if I become one of your "followers".

posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )

Chugs says

Thanks Gus! You've got quite a few on your shelf that I've had firmly entrenched in my "to-be-read" stack (catch 22, brave new world, both books I should've & may have read as required by some class years ago but now need to revisit for personal enjoyment and insight and gain) and books/writers I've been intrigued by but haven't yet purchased or borrowed. It looks like your reading habits are healthfully scattered across several genres, a nice impressive scope. Harry Crews. I did hear he passed, I don't think it received nearly the attention or coverage he deserved but then that was most of his career. "Feast Of Snakes" was the only one of the three I've read by him that truly grabbed me, but I know I've not read nearly enough to make definitive statements just yet. I will continue to read....

posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )

Leigh C says

Thanks for your note, John. I really do love the three Ishiguro books I have read and am looking forward to reading the rest of his works. I love the psychology of his characters. The Unconsoled is definitely on my list! I'll also be sure to give East of Eden a shot, despite my lack of love for Grapes of Wrath. I appreciate what he was doing with that novel, but it just wasn't for me.

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

Deborah B says

Hi Gus- I absolutely loved The Girl books--it was such a bummer to me to know that there would be no more work from Mr. Larsson. Follett's Pillars/World books are also a favorite of mine--I think he has written some more historical fiction since then....I'll look it up and shoot you a note.

I read on your home page that you collect Sherlock Holmes stuff....I originally hail from Connecticut, and the actor who originated the role of Holmes on the stage built a castle overlooking the Connecticut River (Gillette Castle) in which there was a lot of Holmes paraphernalia...really cool.

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mightymel says

Hey Johnny! I finished Absolute Power, and I have to admit that I did NOT like it. I'm all for suspension of disbelief in movies and in books, but for me it was just TOO far fetched. Also too cliche. And too 80's. Oh well. Now I'm reading Hearts In Atlantis. I love the story, but hate the narration (I'm listening to it). Funny that you hated the movie. Mike (my husband) has never read the book, but did see the movie and he liked it a lot. I have never read Pillars of the Earth. I'll look it up to see what it's about. Tell Kathy I said Hallo!

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

aditisodhi says

Hi John, I have read the first of the Millennium trilogy by Stieg Larsson and am excited about the rest. I am wondering if you've read Mankell or Nesbo? If you enjoy Larsson you'll like them. Pillars of the Earth I read years ago, enjoyed it and equally enjoyed the TV show :). - Aditi

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Laura says

John - It's 'The Silent Girl'. Unfortunately, I'm reading a Dutch translation and I feel like I would enjoy it more if it were in English... Still, the plot is great and I'm curious to see how it develops. -Laura

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Laura says

Hi John! I finished The Time Traveler's Wife last week, and I must say that I'm astonished by this wonderful piece of writing. A very inspiring book, and a tear shedder. I absolutely loved it. Right now I'm supposed to read a book for a website (have to write a review). It's not high standing literature though a quick and entertaining read. -Laura

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Laura says

Hi John! I actually never stop reading a book, even when it doesn't really meet my expectations. I just finish them to make sure that I didn't miss the opportunity to like them after all.

Usually, I don't like the movies. The Harry Potter-series is an exception here. I think they did a wonderful job, even though I like the books better. J.K. Rowling herself was involved in the adaptions they had to make for the films.

I do agree that sometimes (even though those are rare cases) the film is better than the book. The Graduation, for example. I read the book but I really didn't enjoy it and it was quite a struggle to get through. The film on the other hand was way more appealing.

Thanks for the recommendations! I still have a lot of books on my shelf waiting for me, but I will definitely read some of your recommendations. One of my favourites is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. So moving and extraordinary. A must-read for everyone, I must say. - Laura

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J.P. says

I really enjoyed Cell, too! :)

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

Laura says

Hi John! I love The Time Traveler's Wife. The structure is indeed a bit challenging, but I actually think that's good. It makes you really think about what happens and it also makes you wonder why it happens in this particular order. So far, I am amazed by this book.

Are there any other books that you can recommend? - Laura

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Ed Lynskey says

Hi Gus, My new suspense novel LAKE CHARLES is set in the Smoky Mountains. Kindle now, paper (33% off for pre-sales orders) in June. Favorable reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. Sorry if this is a duplicate. Best, Ed Lynskey

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Lawe Whyte says

Just noticed (!) Viggo Mortensen above. Anna and I are creeping slowly, luxuriously through all the "extras" provided on the different disks in the three Lord of the Rings (I only have the extended versions of the second two). VM figures greatly in those 'commentary' level shorts. Lots of them are about how difficult it was to decided on the flavor of his character, or a monster's exact type of threat, of course lots and lots of it is about physical design of creatures. Viggo seems more interested in little ironies or activities of playful intimacy that emerged during the 6 years they filmed the three films. I and Anna feel a lost longing for the intimacy and satisfaction they express about working on such a magnificent, noble project! Okay, got to get dressed. I miss the nights!

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Lawe Whyte says

I was sorry to remove that great first note about relaxing back in an easy chair with my library of read books on beautiful dark walnut shelves standing quietly, elegantly in front of me, around me, and back of me in the huge English library in the largish Georgian home high on a Dover Coast. Very very quiet. Very very posh. Ahhhh.

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Lawe Whyte says

new job has blocked everything else out . . . I did read it, have to refresh myself to rate many of the books. Also, at one early time in exploring Shelfari, I did not realize I could indeed quickly do a couple of things, such as rating. More leisure will let me return to each book.

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Jamie R says

lol I know why couldn't he have been Martin Smith? I liked Let the Right One In, but prefeed the book to the film I've seen both. I'll keep an eye out for Mine...have a great day:)

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

Jamie R says

Hi

Thanks for your note. I think I might have read the Willows in Winter back at school – there are a few books like that – not sure enough to add them but I will have to look up the ones you suggest. Cell and Under the Dome were great but I am biased towards King! Lol I’m actually watching the Shutter Island Movie this week – loved the book and Martin Scorsese is my favourite director and he usually does a good book-to-movie.

I got Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci code a few weeks ago, although I’ve been holding off reading them I admit because all the hype has kind of put me off, but I will get around to the soon – I enjoyed Digital Fortress so I’m sure they’ll be great

have a great day x

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