Weekend Reading Report 10/1/23

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

It was so much fun to see you and Steve together!

[@salty-walt]

Far more fun than it should've been. You're right!

[@JeffMPalermo]

I got a kick out of that too!!

[@tonette6592]

I am envious! You have me in stitches.

[@bizarrebraincomics7819]

Good to see someone else acknowledge the existence of comic book inspired novels.

[@TheBookclectic]

Oh I picked up a copy of Sir Gwain a few months ago! I swear we BookTubers are all sending telepathic impressions to each other! 😂

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Maybe!

[@MysteryandMayhem-gr7nn]

I love that you did a bit of a walkabout, and I really enjoyed the world's greatest team-up with you and Steve! Good to have you back, though!

[@charliedogg7683]

That outdoor book market reminds me of similar markets in Paris and Florence; I even bought a couple of French books even though I don't read the language because of their beautiful illustrations, their age and the quality of production. I agree with you about Wagner's writing, I find his Kane stories to be superior to his horror fiction (although anyone who could write "Sticks" is an awesomely talented short story author as it is). I've read that the stick constructions were also the inspiration for the similar objects in HBO's "True Detectives" Season 1. And let's not forget that Wagner edited many volumes of DAW's "The Year's Best Horror Stories". The Busiek/Perez run on The Avengers is one of my favourites, such fun energetic stories and stunning art. It's like the Heroes Return fiasco, as you accurately termed it, gave Busiek and Perez a surge of creative energy and a desire to make things right again for both the fans and the Avengers themselves. For all his consumption of house staff, Roger continues to look remarkably thin and trim.

[@gavinmcintosh5716]

Enjoyed your Team-up and peep at the Brattle. Getting through M.R.James now and enjoying those creepy stories. 😊

[@sgriffin9960]

Gosh, I’ve wanted to visit the Brattle Book Shop ever since I heard about it on Steve’s channel! But I know I’d buy beyond my budget and shipping them across the country would be nuts! Hope you had a good time!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

We had a lot of fun.

[@glockensig]

Boston is a hell of a nice place to visit....but like all cities, I wouldn't want to live there!! By the way...."Nothing is over until we say it is over!!! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor!!??"....keep reading your comics...

[@cheryllovestoread]

I listened to I Will Have Vengence in audio after Steve recommended it. Very good. Grover Gardner narrated it brilliantly.

[@bonpourvous]

I first read JAWS when it came out because my auntie had bought it at an airport in America and left it behind at my grans, my gran had a bookcase full of airport books.

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

I love that! "Airport books". A new designation.👍📚✈️

[@danieltenney1896]

Glad your trip went well and you made it back safely! I loved your videos with Steve and I have started following his channel as well! I wrapped up Cimmerian Sept. by finishing Black Stranger and reading Frost Giant's Daughter for the first time. I really enjoyed both, especially Black Stranger. I loved the atmosphere created in that one as well as the side characters. I also picked up a collection of M R James' ghost stories to follow along with you on that one in Oct. I also picked up Dracula to read as I've somehow never read that original story. My sister was a huge fan of Peter Benchley and she had me read Jaws. I remember liking the small town politics and how the shark effected things, and I was surprised at the differences with Hooper and Brody's wife. But I was a little let down by the ending. I've read a little of that Avengers run and enjoyed it. I'll have to see if I can find some more of it. Love your videos as always!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Thanks!

[@crawdad19141]

19:25 Roger almost fell over in astonishment as this video went off the rails. Lol, Shoes!

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

You can't beat M.R James for understated creepyness. We watch all the BBC dramatisations every winter too.

[@CelestialWoodway]

Was there a name of that BBC show? Which ones should I watch?

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

@@CelestialWoodway The BBC dramatised the following stories from 1970's to the present day only a few are extant: A warning to the Curious: The stalls of Barchester: Whistle and I'll come to you my Lad: Lost Hearts: Number 13:The ash tree and a few more recent dramatisations by Mark Gatiss. We've got all the dvd box sets. Highly recommend them. It was a Christmas Tradition to televise one each year. Hope you can access them.

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

@@CelestialWoodway the series was called "A Ghost story for Christmas".

[@vesch5083]

The surprise at the shoes was fantastic

[@StevenEverett7]

Speaking of unboxing, I've been going through a room full of book boxes the last few days. Most of these I haven't seen in years! Among many things that I discovered I found what I first though was a copy of Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat. As I opened it up I found it was actually a graphic novel version that I didn't even know existed! It's published by Ballentine Books, Innovation. It's really quite a beautiful book. Although I don't usually read graphic novels this looks so nice that I'm going to give it a try!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Sounds really interesting.

[@MacScarfield]

Well, I have been quite busy with local elections and work (I will start on a new job as a librarian next week!) this September, so have just gotten around to read a few Historical Fiction novels this month: I have finished «The Last Kong of Lydia» & «The King & The Slave» by Tim Leach (set during the expansion of the Persian Empire) and «Count Belisarius» by Robert Graves (about the Eastern Roman General who lead the Justinian Reconquest of North Africa and Italy, often dubbed the «Last Roman»). I had to push «The Silence of the Girls» until now, but will most likely finish it early this coming week and then start on my scheduled October TBR: The «Kingkiller Chronicle» novels by Patrick Ruthfuss and the «Siege» Trilogy by KJ Parker!

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

Congratulations on your new job! It's perfect for a bibliophile. 🎉

[@MacScarfield]

@@RobynHoodeofSherwood Thank you! Always a joy to spread the love of books, so it is really a case of “if you love your job, you will never work a day”!

[@JeffMPalermo]

Oh man... must take a trip up there!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

You must!

[@hisforheretic1765]

I had no idea Analog ever published magazines that size. I have a complete run from 1969-1980 and some from 1962. I'll have to get those, especially since they returned to digest size fairly quickly.

[@stretmediq]

I read that same copy of Jaws when when the movie came out and after we went to see the film my dad took us diving in the gulf just because everyone else was freaking out about getting in the water even if they were nowhere close to the ocean 😂

[@jeremyfee]

I agree with you about Jaws. I was really surprised when I read it. Great to hear your report for the week and glad you had a good time reading while traveling.

[@anotherbibliophilereads]

That trip sounded like a blast . I need to reread Jaws. I was probably 12 or thereabouts the first time.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I was surprised by how good it was.

[@DDB168]

Oh gosh, the dreaded handle bar moustache! Strangely it does suit you 🤭 You have a corgi ? Oh I love corgis. Very smart dogs. They love playing cricket and football (but only Aussie Rules football) - well ours did 🤭 The Lady of the Manor has big feet 🤣

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Thanks for that helpful observation.

[@missstarbuck]

haha you talking about Jaws... and i am watching here with my shark socks on 😛 Really loved to see the book hunt footage... would love to see more of that as well in the future 😁 Loved the unboxings as well! 🥰

[@BartelsBookshelf]

Brattle Book Shop looks amazing! 😩So jealous. Glad you and Steve had a good time. I just finished the first volume of the Penguin M.R. James collections edited by S.T. Joshi and I enjoyed it immensely; I started the second volume immediately, lol. Probably gonna watch the BBC dramatizations as well with some friends. I look forward to hearing you talk more about them! 😊

[@stretmediq]

I thought I had everything except going into outer space checked off my bucket list but now I'm going to have to add the Brattle. The universe just won't let me finish anything

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I need to watch those BBC shows.

[@BartelsBookshelf]

@@michaelk.vaughan8617You should! Especially the original ones from the '70s. They're very creaky and earthy in that old BBC way. I think they capture the atmosphere of the stories well. Only the first 4 episodes adapted James, but if you like the original series, they kept it going intermittently from 2005 on. The last 4 were adapted by Mark Gatiss of Sherlock and The League of Gentlemen fame, and he's clearly a massive James fan. He also made an entire documentary about James - Ghost Writer - that you can find here on KZbin.

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Love those Analog mags ... got most of them (other than the Dune), love the interior artwork as well as the amazing covers

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Yeah, that issue is particularly cool. I need to find more of them.

[@supernova1969]

Hello Michael Hello. JAWS is a book I read in 1996. It's a book inspired in part by The Old Man and the Sea. But I may be wrong.

[@inanimatecarbongod]

Travelling seems to have been a slightly hairy prospect for you. At least Jaws saved you from too close a shave with boredom. In a Lonely Place is the only Wagner I've read. Liked it an awful lot, some really solid stuff in that book. I should get around to the Kane books at some point. Wouldn't worry about the World's Finest challenge too much, you were on holiday after all. Even six months shows more determination than I can usually muster.

[@ThisJustInBookTube]

Welcome back! Sounds like you had a great time. That bookstore looks amazing!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

It really was great. Definitely worth the trip.

[@Yesica1993]

I had no idea JAWS was even a book until it was mentioned by Booktubers here and there. I also somehow have never seen the movie. (Not on purpose.) Same thing with JURASSIC PARK. (That one is really weird because I love dinosaurs.) And I dare to call myself a GenXer!

[@ellesse3862]

ooO Analog featuring .. the Dean of Science Fiction. Nice. Welcome home, looked like a fun adventure. The World's Finest Comic daily read is over? so harsh, you were on holiday .. oh well, all hail the new Daily Comic readathon. I'm still reading Conan, almost finished Conquering Sword.

[@terrystewart1973]

Karl Edward Wagner is someone I keep coming across. I believe he wrote a Conan novel, though I haven't read it myself. His short story 'The River of Night's Dreaming' is great; set in the world of Chambers's 'The King in Yellow'

[@CelestialWoodway]

Hey Michael grow out that facial hair looks cool on you.

[@DavidWiley7]

Of course you are kost welcome! I realized i had all those Tolkien things in other editions so i knew they might be something you would enjoy checking out eventually.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Thanks again!

[@Fred-gu6pk]

Regarding the shoes may be Roger thought an apology was needed after the mess you say he has made

[@danielpabla1287]

The facial fuzz suits you!

[@jamesbarberousse8396]

Two questions: Had you pre-unboxed Steve Wylie's box? How does buying the Avengers not break the 500 book challenge? Just want to keep things on an even keel here, Michael! But, seriously, I'm glad you're back safely from your adventures!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

No, that was an original unboxing. That’s why it was so thrilling! And comics don’t count for the challenge.

[@jamesbarberousse8396]

@@michaelk.vaughan8617 -- Ok and thanks for clarifying! Of course they don't; I forgot. After the 500 Book Challenge almost met its demise due to an *oversight* by Roger, I'm still trying to get my bearings. Take care!

[@michaelibk418]

I have pictures in my mind now, The Lady od the manour isn’t sitting right behind you😳 Immediately ordered M.R. James Ghost Stories for my Ereader. Unfortunately Jaws, the German Edition is only available for 32 Euros and more so I have to wait longer. It’s a shame that there is no system around for cheap used books. Books for just 1 to 5 Bucks is a dream and that’s a reason I can hardly watch videos when people talk about their great finds on Brattle and Co😢

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Why is Jaws so expensive there?

[@janicecuroso1042]

I hope you like I Will Have Vengeance by Maurizio DeGiovanni. I've read the series and really enjoyed it. He also wrote another series The Bastards of Pizzofalcone. Great writer.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Excellent!

[@BookTimewithElvis]

Great to see you made it back safely it was fun to see you STD. You're going to have to come here someday though the book shopping will be a bit limited hahaha 😉 😂

[@docsavage8640]

STDs are not a laughing matter.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

One of these days I’ll come visit!

[@LiterateTexan]

Those Kane stories from Karl Edward Wagner are a joy to read, aren't they? I liked his straight horror stuff, too, but I still haven't decided which I prefer.

[@salty-walt]

Glad to hear you had a great trip! Enjoy the swag. . . (and the shoes.) Thanks to Steve for not blowing up at me. And, in case you aren't reading the comments on *his* vids: @Outlawbookseller is looking for a nice condition old school Jaws paperback (if you are looking to clear out- fyi.) Good luck w/ the comix!

[@nunyabizness6595]

I think there are new Conan comics and books coming out or they are all ready out.😮😮😮

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

The comics are at issue 3.

[@bigaldoesbooktube1097]

Mike you look as though you’ve been on a stakeout. I shall refer to this incarnation as Drefuss- Mike. Also TOLKIEN.. way better than boring old shoes 🙄

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Way better.

[@docsavage8640]

I found Jaws (the book) to be remarkably poor. Not even close to being as good as the film, which barely resembles the book.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Of course I strongly disagree with you. As usual!

[@rickcroucher]

Seems you have all the luck. All our second hand book shops had to close down due to rent increases. Landlords have no literary soul.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

That sucks. Most of our bookstores have somehow managed to survive.

[@DanielsBibliophagy]

Jaws has a fantastic ending? Did it get cut from my copy? It just ended without resolution (until we got one in Jaws 2).

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I guess I liked it more than you did.

[@DanielsBibliophagy]

@@michaelk.vaughan8617 Yeah. It's all good. :)

[@MrStrangermoon]

ı found jaws and batman book in start video. ı pick batman.

[@gerarddonohoe5806]

Looking mean & moody on that thumb nail sir...I can see you in the next Guy Ritchie movie .

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

For some reason he hasn’t called.

[@troytradup]

Congrats on not succumbing to the enticements of the Brattle!

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

It was fun to shop for other people.

[@user-pi2uk5ft9i]

Can't get this video to play?.. anyone else having an issue?..

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

This happens sometimes when a video is just uploaded. Not sure why.

[@user-pi2uk5ft9i]

@@michaelk.vaughan8617 well I shall have to curtail my excitement for now as I cannot get the video playing..oh well good things are worth the wait..

[@TheDragonsleeve]

Yeah, I can't get the video to play, either.

[@nellesify]

I can not play the video either...

[@user-pi2uk5ft9i]

@@TheDragonsleeve knowing it's just not me is a relief..I wasn't sure if it was my device or my WiFi acting up ..

[@unstopitable]

Nice one, bro. If I make a video wearing an eyepatch and shaking a tin cup (or an empty Amazon box) will you mail me all your DNFs?

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I don’t DNF.

[@unstopitable]

@@michaelk.vaughan8617 Well, I had to try.