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Lullaby
Lullaby | Chuck Palahniuk
Ever heard of a culling song? Its a lullaby sung in Africa to give a painless death to the old or infirm. The lyrics of a culling song kill, whether spoken or even just thought. You can find one on page 27 of Poems and Rhymes from Around the World, an anthology that is sitting on the shelves of libraries across the country, waiting to be picked up by unsuspecting readers. Reporter Carl Streator discovers the songs lethal nature while researching Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and before he knows it, hes reciting the poem to anyone who bothers him. As the body count rises, Streator glimpses the potential catastrophe if someone truly malicious finds out about the song. The only answer is to find and destroy every copy of the book in the country. Accompanied by a shady real-estate agent, her Wiccan assistant, and the assistants truly annoying ecoterrorist boyfriend, Streator begins a desperate cross-country quest to put the culling song to rest. Written with a style and imagination that could only come from Chuck Palahniuk, Lullaby is the latest outrage from one of our most exciting writers at work today.
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Naz786
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⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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Bec_lectic
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Mehso-so

So I knew this book was going to be weird coming from Palahniuk but I just couldn‘t get into it. The characters were absolutely annoying to the point where I just started skimming page to make it though. It takes a lot for me to quit a book so I somehow stuck through to the end. Was it rewarding? Not really…the premise of the story was interesting just the characters fell flat for me.

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BoldCityBooks
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Palahniuk has a tendency to use essentially the same characters in all of his book which can grow a bit old. Fortunately that‘s not the case here. He takes a simple premise and really makes it work. I‘d say this is one of his best novels that never really drags.

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BoldCityBooks
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Yu1105
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Panpan

Slow paced. A bit all over the place.

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countessnicki10
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Mehso-so

I dont know what to say. Is it just me or it‘s really quite boring except in the last few chapters. hmmm. not bad!

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countessnicki10
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My starter kit during night shift as a frontliner 🤗

stay safe everyone 👊🏻

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JoScho
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Crazeedi Good morning! Hope you have a good day. It's so cold here, freeze warnings every night, my poor trees in bloom are toast 4y
JoScho @Crazeedi it is kinda chilly here too. Very unusual for May in the South. 4y
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GatheringBooks
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Rachel.Rencher
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"Old George Orwell got it backward. Big Brother isn't watching. He's singing and dancing. He's making sure you're fully absorbed. He's making sure your imagination withers...He's making sure your attention is always filled. And this being fed, it's worse than being watched. With the world always filling you, no one has to worry about what's in your mind. With everyone's imagination atrophied, no one will ever be a threat to the world."

Rachel.Rencher In response to @MrBook 's question of the day, this has always been a favorite quote of mine. 4y
EmilyM GREAT quote! 4y
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Tiltedwhirled
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Mehso-so

The concept was interesting but there wasn‘t enough character development.

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madamereadsalot1
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LiterarySloth
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This book was definitely interesting. Sometimes I felt like I was losing interest and then something sucked me back in. It‘s weird. But that‘s Palahniuk‘s style.
4/5*

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LiterarySloth
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It‘s a quiet night at work. I‘ve gotten quite a bit of reading done. This book is definitely getting interesting. Does anyone know if they made a movie based on it?

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LiterarySloth
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I enjoyed Fight Club so I thought I‘d give this a try. It sounds interesting. Almost like The Ring with watching the video except this is about a poem.

Book 28/52

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amyf0x
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Mehso-so

A reporter and his ragtag crew are on a mission to find and destroy a poem that has sinister effects on anyone who hears it.

Read June 7-9
Book 32/55

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madamereadsalot1
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Lcsmcat 😂 5y
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Shelby_Q
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Does anyone else sometimes literally 'judge a book by its cover' and have substantial success? I hate to admit it but other than suggestions and classic reads, I've found some of my favorite books based solely on the intriguing cover art. I'm curious to see if anyone else indulges in this otherwise taboo faux pas for lack of a better description😂😶

wanderinglynn I‘ve bought a book solely on the cover before. But what usually happens for me is that the cover will catch my eye, then I read the synopsis & if the synopsis sounds good, I‘ll buy it. 5y
Shelby_Q Oh absolutely. If the description isn't as eye-catching then i won't get it but it usually turns out okay😊 5y
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GatheringBooks
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#QuotsyOct18 Day 30: a #Haunted lullaby - must be keening and goosebumps-inducing.

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houstcj
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a bit morbid, perhaps, but the first thing I thought of when I saw this dead 🐦 outside my apartment was one of my favorite 📚

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Bateman
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Chuck pal

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madamereadsalot1
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#readingresolutions day 3 #bookandbeachtowel @Jess7

I think it's time for a revisit with this one! Skin scorching heat deserves a skin crawling read!

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BookDude
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When I finish a book and my first thought is, "that was $&%# up", I know I read something special. Lullaby is a dark comedy about a journalist and a real estate agent who set out to destroy all copies of a book of childrens' poems because one of them, when read aloud, kills the listeners. They travel with a Wiccan and a bioterrorist, and learn along the way that they can trust no one, especially themselves.

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BookDude
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"...maybe you don't go to hell for the things you do. Maybe you go to hell for the things you don't do. The things you don't finish."

Lullaby - Chuck Palahniuk

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AWahle
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I received my lovely #FeedAReader swap package this week. The bookmarks are gorgeous and I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes in these books. My coworkers are especially excited for me to try the Tim Tam Balls recipe from @LapReader 's grandmother. We have a potluck next week so this will be happening. Thank you for such thoughtful gifts!!

MinDea Wahoo!!!! 6y
TricksyTails Lullaby!!! 🙌😄 Awesome!! 6y
CarolynM Can't beat a Women's Weekly recipe - they always work 6y
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LapReader Yay! I love a successful swap. Can‘t wait to open mine when I return from New Zealand in a few days. 6y
AWahle @CarolynM My husband & I spent the morning deciding which recipes to try first! 6y
LapReader I have a question Andrea. How do I make the cornbread to go with the Cowboy Casserole? I am making it for the kids on Tues night and am not sure what else to put with it. Also did the Tim Tam balls work out?xo 6y
AWahle @LapReader I forgot that cornbread is an American thing! Oops! Do you have cornmeal? Our boxes usually have a recipe. Or I could email you one, but you'd still need cornmeal. A salad goes well with this meal. 6y
AWahle @LapReader The Tim Tam Balls were a hit at my work potluck! My hubby hates coconut, so I rolled half of them in crushed pretzels. 6y
LapReader Is cornmeal the same thing as polenta? My email is allissanalder@yahoo.com.au That would be great mate. 6y
LapReader Great idea about the pretzels. I will have to try it. 6y
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MiyakoBunny
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Day 11:A Book📖to get through Monday-Nothing like a good🎼Culling🎼to soothe your woes🎭away. This is one of my faves by Palahniuk, and it‘s sure to get you through even the worst of Mondays🖤🖤🖤at least for me it works every time. The possibility alone puts a smile on my face😉 #SurvivingDecember #BookTherapy #PhotoChallenge #Day11 #Mondays

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heylaurenmack
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Helen was a little too close to the lady from Invisible Monster‘s for me but I really liked the way this book attacked duality. I wish Palahniuk would‘ve done more with the middle chapters rather than just car ride car ride car ride. Overall, this story was nuts and the prose daunting.

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heylaurenmack
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Big Brother isn‘t watching. He‘s singing and dancing. He‘s pulling rabbits out of a hat. Big Brother‘s busy holding your attention every moment you‘re awake. He‘s making sure you‘re always distracted. He‘s making sure you‘re always absorbed. He‘s making sure your imagination withers. Until it‘s as useful as your appendix. With everyone‘s imagination atrophied, no one will ever be a threat to the world.

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Billypar
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I haven't read much Palahniuk but I thought the portion of the Jenny Lawson title- 'A funny book about horrible things' could be used for pretty much any Palahniuk title. This one had several lol moments- you can imagine the possibilities with a character finding a 'culling song' where saying, reading, or even thinking the words has the power to kill someone in his proximity. Thanks for the giveaway @Clwojick ! 🙂 #furiouslyreading

Reggie My favorite of his is Haunted. If you can make it past the first story of the bus driver, your good. Lol 7y
Billypar @Reggie Thanks for the recc- I'll have to check it out, but definitely in between meals 😂 7y
Reggie Yes, if you ever read it, you won't want to read the bus driver opener while eating. Lolol 7y
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xtnisnotaboy
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In true Palahniuk fashion, all the characters are hot messes. But, enjoyable hot messes that you end up liking and empathizing with. This book is pretty dark, as far as what the lullaby actually is and does, and what has brought all these characters together.

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rogueitup
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"Every generation wants to be the last. Every generation hates the next trend in music they can't understand. We hate to give up those reins of our culture. To find our own music playing in elevators. The ballad for our revolution, turned into background music for a television commercial. To find our generation's clothes and hair suddenly retro." Man, this book is endlessly quotable.

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rogueitup
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"Big Brother isn't watching. He's singing and dancing. He's pulling rabbits out of a hat. Big Brother's busy holding your attention every moment you're awake. He's making sure you're always distracted. He's making sure you're fully absorbed. He's making sure your imagination withers. Until it's as useful as your appendix. He's making sure your attention is always filled." Truth ? for the ages.

JoeStalksBeck Great book! 7y
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LinaLovesLit
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I finished reading Lullaby on Friday.
I've enjoyed Chuck Palahniuk books before but this one wasn't what I expected. I must be honest and say I was a little disappointed.
I thought the synopsis of the book was amazing...
Read my full review: www.instagram.com/angeline_emery/

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Caroline2
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Wow! This was one crazy little book! Kinda magical, surreal, dark and a bit disturbing! Like the warped grandson of Dorian Grey! Thank you so much for the truly unique book! Joestalkbeck!! ❤️

JoeStalksBeck YAy! I'm glad you liked it! Palahniuk is unlike any other author. I love his books. They are all completely different ❤️📖📚 7y
monkeygirlsmama Stacked because I *think* I haven't read it yet. 😜 7y
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Rachel.Rencher
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Chuck Palahniuk did not disappoint with this book. The revelations about big brother scattered throughout are timely, and I would recommend reading this with an open mind. Definitely weird, but a must-read...especially if you liked Fight Club.

monkeygirlsmama I've enjoyed the two or three I've read by him. I have several on my shelf, just haven't gotten to them all. Have to double check if this is one I have read already. I know my copy has a different cover. 7y
Lucas.Rencher I love lullabies they help me sleep! 7y
bookswithboles Lullaby is one of my favorites of his! 7y
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Rachel.Rencher
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"Old George Orwell got it backward. Big Brother isn't watching. He's singing and dancing. He's making sure you're fully absorbed. He's making sure your imagination withers...He's making sure your attention is always filled. And this being fed, it's worse than being watched. With the world always filling you, no one has to worry about what's in your mind. With everyone's imagination atrophied, no one will ever be a threat to the world."

Lucas.Rencher I love George Orwell! 7y
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Caroline2
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Thank you so much Rita for my book and all my book goodies! I esp love the cat cushion cover! ❤️

BibliophileMomma Love it all! 7y
JoeStalksBeck Yeah! Did you get the necklace?! I have one! I loved it ! So happy you like your stuff! 7y
MyNamesParadise I have that bookmark and I love it! 7y
Caroline2 Yes!! The necklace is fab, it's hanging off my mirror!! 😆 7y
Joanne1 I need that cat pillow! 7y
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phenobarbiidoll
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44%?!?!? Are you JOKING?!?! This book is a masterpiece 😍 it was a gift from a friend and I was instantly hooked on Palahniuk's writing.

DebinHawaii Welcome to Litsy! 🎉📚👍 7y
phenobarbiidoll @DebinHawaii thanks! Glad I accidentally discovered it haha :) 7y
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JackOBotts
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One of my fave #chuckpalahniuk books is headed to the big screen. Some awesome #swag in the mail for being a backer of their kickstarter. #booktofilm

TieDyeDude Nice. Can't wait to get mine! 7y
JackOBotts Hell yes, @AndrewK106! 🤘🏼 7y
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Ehweese
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The ever growing night stand stack #stacksonstacks #whatsnext

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BilboBookends
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"Doesn't reincarnation strike you as just another form of procrastination?" #day19 #onewordtitles

KCorter I am going to read this book based on this quote alone. Seriously, I am already in love. :) 7y
BilboBookends @KCorter it's the very first book I read by Chuck and since then, I was hooked 😁 7y
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Ehweese
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"Imagine a plague you catch through your ears." #lullaby #chuckpalahnuik

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NikkiA
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A small selection of books I love (some VERY well-loved) with animals on the covers 🐤🐸🐦♥️
#funfridayphoto even if it is Saturday here already...

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lcarter3489
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I have only read a few Palahnuik books but I have enjoyed (probably the wrong word to describe his books) and been disgusted all at once. I will continue to read every book he writes because so far he's the only one that can do that to me lol

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jessicarenee
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currently reading.

Shortstack This is one of my favorites of his. Right behind Survivor. 8y
jessicarenee @Shortstack mine too! This is my second time reading this one. And I'm actually planning on reading Survivor next. 8y
Shortstack @jessicarenee how do you feel about his newer works? I feel like he's been going downhill. Fight Club 2 felt more like an implosion and now he's releasing a coloring book?! My favorite books of his are all his early ones. 8y
jessicarenee @Shortstack well I haven't read anything by him that I haven't liked. (Haven't read fight club 2 yet) I am more likely to re read his older stuff than the newer though. And I read about the coloring book too haha 8y
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BookishTrish
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Heading to the big screen!

KariAnderson I read this book more than a decade ago when a classmate let me borrow his copy. It was completely outside of my comfort zone but I fell in love with it. One of my favorites. 8y
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