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Moby Dick, for the 10th time probably. I went to the bookstore on my lunch break Friday and picked up the book; I went with an anniversary edition. I go to check out and this girl with a wonderful face, looked at the book and said, "or The Whale". I said, yep, wonderful book. She said she had never made it past the first page, but then quoted five or six lines from the first paragraph. I told her it was in my opinion the absolute best introductory paragraph in literary history. Then told her I would read it to her sometime, winked and left.

I know you didn't ask for all of that, but I'm bored and avoiding a story I want to tell.

I just finished - Further under the duvet ~ by~ Marian Keyes.

and have just started

LABYRINTH ~ by ~ Kate Mosse

I'm re-reading (for the fourth time) a book by Cormac McCarthy written in 1985...titled "Blood Meridian" which is based on real people who were professional bounty hunters, soldiers of fortune, and scalphunters in the American Southwest during 1849-1850...Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California. It is by far his best work of fiction to date, but not for the faint of heart or the overly sensitive...full of violence, but beautifully written in near biblical language. The Glanton gang is led by John Joel Glanton and Judge Holden. They set out to kill Apache Indians who are raiding settlements on both sides of the border, and.....well, read it and see. It flies in the face of all the BS you've heard and seen about how the west was won by bold adventure seeking white hat wearing John Wayne hero types.

The Glass Castle: A Memoir

By Jeannette Walls.

How did Oprah miss this one?

:p

I'm reading Daddy's Girls by Tasmina Perry......

Pure trash but wonderful escapism

Forum Garden! :p

sunny104;696687 wrote: Forum Garden! :p


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What are you reading now?

Nomad;698769 wrote: What are you reading now?


Oedipus Revisited, wanna borrow it Nomes??

Betty Boop;698771 wrote: Oedipus Revisited, wanna borrow it Nomes??




Read it. (((shudder)))

Just started reading Angels, another my Marian Keyes. :-6

Nomad;698807 wrote: Read it. (((shudder)))


You've read it already! Why shudder lol wasn't it enlightening? :-3

The Jennifer Morgue, Charles Stross. I'm going to read every one of his now. Think James Bond and John Constantine steeped in a pot of Cthulhu mythos with a dash of B.P.R.D.

Great read!

I'm reading a novel called Swim to Me about the Weeki Wachee (Florida) "mermaids" who perform shows underwater in the hot springs.

And last night I started the big, new Einstein, a biography of Albert. The cover has a beautiful colored photo of him (can't tell if it's real or colorized) but it certainly brings his warmth to light, always seeing black and white photos of him.

I also have in line, The Grave Digger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates. I'd never read any Oates and thought that might be a good one to start with. Has anyone else read it? Was it any good?

I'm reading Daddy's Girls.

Complete trash but a crackin read :-6

I've just finished Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho (it was meh) and The Gathering by Anne Enright. (easy read.)

Started Dervishes by Beth Helms- pretty good so far!

and finally picked up a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon.

RedGlitter;698913 wrote: I'm reading a novel called Swim to Me about the Weeki Wachee (Florida) "mermaids" who perform shows underwater in the hot springs.

And last night I started the big, new Einstein, a biography of Albert. The cover has a beautiful colored photo of him (can't tell if it's real or colorized) but it certainly brings his warmth to light, always seeing black and white photos of him.

I also have in line, The Grave Digger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates. I'd never read any Oates and thought that might be a good one to start with. Has anyone else read it? Was it any good?


Hi Red,

I will definitely read the "Mermaids" I'm sure that it may mention....Ester Williams:wah::wah: I hope....I was nicknamed after her.

Not sure about Joyce Carol Oates....I worked for Bill Bradley at one time, and we had a fund raiser. JCO was invited as a guest speaker and put everyone to sleep.

Think that she was too intelligent but dry and didn't know how to capture an audience. Let me know what you think of her writing:-6

I'm still trying to read Anthony Bourdain's "The Nasty Bits." I love his writing...it's so raw and honest:-6 But, many times makes you not want to eat out:wah:

elixer;824664 wrote: ...and finally picked up a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon.


Very engaging story with a unique first-person perspective.

That's what I keep hearing! I think I'll start it tonight

I'm reading Random Acts of Heroic Love.

Beautiful book but heart breaking!

pinkchick;824974 wrote: I'm reading Random Acts of Heroic Love.

Beautiful book but heart breaking!


I've heard good things! It's another on my list. Let us know how you like it?

elixer;824714 wrote: That's what I keep hearing! I think I'll start it tonight


It's a good read, opened my eyes to why my son has funny little habits and why they are so important to him.

elixer;825293 wrote: I've heard good things! It's another on my list. Let us know how you like it?


Sure will

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

jana fraser;937867 wrote: The Road by Cormac McCarthy


Some scenes for the film adaptation of The Road were shot here in Portland.

I'm reading Shadows Over Baker Street, a collection of short stories by various writers featuring Sherlock Holmes sleuthing his way through H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos.

The Rob;939065 wrote: Some scenes for the film adaptation of The Road were shot here in Portland.

I'm reading Shadows Over Baker Street, a collection of short stories by various writers featuring Sherlock Holmes sleuthing his way through H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos.




That is very cool Rob. What a stellar cast, I look forward to the film this winter.

Is it good JAB, I saw that at the bookstore this week.

Im reading about ancient Persia and the struggle modern Iran has with trying to keep historical languages like Farsi and traditional religious teachings like Zoroastrianism alive while there are so many other influences that have permeated the Iranian society.

Many feel shame that their country isnt the super power that it once was but wish to regain that stature.

Thats a major part of the standoff between the US and its nuclear facility demands. They see it as a stance they cant afford to lose.

Meanwhile conservative Islamists have no interest in a Persian identity.

Iran is rich in history and culture but its become fragmented and they dont seem to have a clear view as to how to unite themselves.

The one thing they do agree on is they dont wish to be infiltrated by western ideaology or anything it represents.

Theyre also trying to shake Arab influences and self admittedly the whole process is schizophrenic.

They want solidarity but their identity crisis is embedded in centuries of invasions that left their mark.

I'm reading a comic book.

Yeah, okay, fine. For culture, read Nomad's post again.













(It's a good comic, though!)

[quote=The Rob;945963]I'm reading a comic book.



Yeah, okay, fine. For culture, read Nomad's post again.





Geeze Rob...don't make me feel guilty.....I'm on the net wayyyy too much....and not reading...not even a comic book......I do watch Sponge Bob on tv though.....:-5



But, I am looking at some lovely books that I'd like to read...."Nasty Bits" by Anthony Bourdain and "John Adams" by David Mc Cullough......oh well, one day...maybe at the beach where I won't take my laptop:D

Kathy Ellen;945967 wrote:

Geeze Rob...don't make me feel guilty.....I'm on the net wayyyy too much....and not reading...not even a comic book......I do watch Sponge Bob on tv though.....:-5


The Bob Rules! :-6



Kathy Ellen;945967 wrote: But, I am looking at some lovely books that I'd like to read...."Nasty Bits" by Anthony Bourdain and "John Adams" by David Mc Cullough......


I've seen Bourdain's television show "No Reservation". The guy is funny and fearless. I'd like to read McCullough's book; I saw HBO's adaptation of John Adams and it was great.

I'm rereading McCollough's series on Rome, a nice way to end summer.

I'm reading "The Girl In Times Square" by Paullina Simons

It just got very interesting

I have about three or four books on the go at the mo...

Uneasy Lies the Head - Jean Plaidy

Other Side of The Story - Maryian Keyes

The Gilded Chamber - (can't remember and its in the car )

Wise Chidren - Angela Carter

I like Plaidy, I remember reading those when I was a teenager. Those are good historical novels.

chonsigirl;946640 wrote: I like Plaidy, I remember reading those when I was a teenager. Those are good historical novels.


Yes, this ones in the aftermath of the Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor. Long while since I read books like this. I'm getting myself into training for University :wah:

Fun choice of reading, I love Plaidy. Read as much as you can, to increase your reading speed. I remember those days now, so many pages and books to read....oh, my poor college kids, I do the same thing to them!

Today for reading???

Stephanie Meyer - The Host and The Rabbit Proof Fence. (forget by whom I'll check and edit later)

I only had time to read two books today and the host was a big book....

Review

The Host - Original and a GREAT read. Sci-fi takes a new fact filled turn.

Rabbit Proof Fence - A wonderful journey for a group of girls. Great and eye opening read for history.

A Rollins book, a mystery novel for afterwards, and 4 TKD books coming from amazon.

oooo I love new shipments... You open your door and what to my wondrous eyes does appear?

But Border's express and 8 DvD's - keeps me busy for a day or two.

I always tell myself to PACE my reading and save some for later but I never do. Before I know it all have been consumed. :yh_cry

That is because you are in college, and limited in free time for reading.

Winter break, ah, time to rustle up the tomes of relaxation.

Yes, boxes of books, what is nicer than coming home to a package of books!

speaking of boxes of books - I love to go to the library sales and buy bags/boxes of books for $20. Then I have plenty to read for weeks. :-4

I recommend waiting for library sales... where else can you buy books by the bag?

And old bookstores, what gems you find within their shelves.

But my shelves are so full, it is hard to find room!

room? OHHH you mean what I WOULD have if I didn't have books. :wah:

Drives my parents crazy cause you can't walk very well in my room....stacks everywhere - but they always make me feel good so why shove all these wonderful stories in the basement? Someday I'll make my own library room in my house. Shelves and all!

Walking In Circles Before Lying Down, by Merrill Markoe. Great read and damned funny.