Just wondering what book everyone has open right now.

I currently have 2 open.

Hood, by Stephen R. Lawhead-a different take on Robin Hood and Celtic mythology.

Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien-I probably don't need to elaborate.

"Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes", Daniel L Everett.  (A linguist who lived with the Piraha in the Amazon.)

"The Whistling Season" Ivan Doig.

Best,

George

(Good--another book fiend.)

"Rose Madder" by Stephen King. Abusived woman escapes her cop husband to start over in a new city but knows that her past is not behind her. Of course with Stephen King's own odd little twists. I've read it several times but it's my very favorite book so I can read it over and over again. Also in the middle of writing several exciting ones so of course there's reading and rewriting involved with them too.

Broken the book nerd

The directions on the back of the Robitussin bottle - we're all down with the creepin' coughin' crud. :(

Hope you feel better soon, Mosaic.

I'm reading, "Love Is A Mix Tape," at the moment, with "The Dirt" (about Motley Crue), up next.

"Exiles" (best erotic scene ever--better than "Lady Chatterley's Lover.") by Philip Caputo, author of "A Rumor of War".  But the best of my generation--including Hemingway--was Erich Maria Remarque, author of "All Quiet on the Western Front." As for Remarque—well, he knew pretty much all that was worth knowing. He also married Paulette Goddard. Many of you will have to google all three names; it will be worth your time.

Paco

a Map.


How to get from California  to Kentucky ... ;D

Real estate sites... :)

My Christmas cards.  :-*

After Christmas...my bills.  :'(

How to beat a headache...CH.com
I've been re-reading Goadsby's published stuff online again.
Somebody stop me. :D
the bb

Have always pictured you in a convertible or a Harley with black hair straight out in the slipstream, about 80 or 90. Hell, someone would have to help me get astraddle the co-pilot's seat.
Paco
P.S. Don't give up that 'Stang. I totaled my XJS getting out of the way of a fucking doe.

fdharden wrote on Dec 17^th, 2008 at 10:18pm:

"Exiles" (best erotic scene ever--better than "Lady Chatterley's Lover.") by Philip Cavuto, author of "A Rumor of War".  But the best of my generation--including Hemingway--was Erich Maria Remarque, author of "All Quiet on the Western Front." As for Remarque—well, he knew pretty much all that was worth knowing. He also married Pallette Goddard. Many of you will have to google all three names; it will be worth your time. Paco

I read "All Quiet on the Western Front"- a remarkable book if you are a Brit who read "Goodbye to all that" by Robert Graves first. They are kind of two books by two very similar people facing each other across the Trenches????

The Renewable Energy Handbook - William Kemp

If You Want It Done Right, You Don't Have To Do It Yourself! - Donna Genett

Titans - Peter C. Newman

AARP magazine.

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Felicia wrote on Dec 17^th, 2008 at 10:03pm:

"Rose Madder" by Stephen King. Abusived woman escapes her cop husband to start over in a new city but knows that her past is not behind her. Of course with Stephen King's own odd little twists. I've read it several times but it's my very favorite book so I can read it over and over again. Also in the middle of writing several exciting ones so of course there's reading and rewriting involved with them too. Broken the book nerd

Stephen King wrote my favorite book of all time, The Eyes of the Dragon. I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've read it. It's completely different than the rest of his books. And in using a "timeline," it's your first introduction to Flagg. Hmmm...

I haven't read Rose Madder, but I'll put it on the list.

And next up to bat is: Black House, by Stephen King and Peter Straub

Learning Perl (Randal L Schwartz, Tom Phoenix & brian d foy)

This book is much too exciting to describe.  It has a pretty Llama on the cover, and that's just where the fun begins.

wrote on Dec 18^th, 2008 at 3:21pm:

Learning Perl (Randal L Schwartz, Tom Phoenix & brian d foy) This book is much too exciting to describe.  It has a pretty Llama on the cover, and that's just where the fun begins.

In that case I suggest
"Programming Perl" from Larry Wall, Tom Christiansen and Jon Orwant
and
"Perl Best Practices" from Damien Conway
for the follow-up reading
:)

Oliver

I recently finished "The Eyes of the Dragon"  It was very different from what King usually writes.  Now I am reading "World War Z" by Max Brooks... It's different.

Jeannie  

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my camera's instruction manual

Hey Pat, have you ever tried Zicam?  I think it's AWESOME! :)

Mel - what's Zicam?

I've just read The Duchess and No 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Currently having a break from reading to do my Christmas cross stitch.

Next on my list will probably be the next 7 in the series of the latter. I'm such a girl when it comes to books. I want to be transported to a fictional world where I can become completely absorbed in a story. Chick lit all the way!

Em wrote on Dec 18^th, 2008 at 4:00pm:

Mel - what's Zicam?

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:)

Nyteguardyan wrote on Dec 18^th, 2008 at 3:16pm:

Felicia wrote on Dec 17th, 2008 at 10:03pm: "Rose Madder" by Stephen King. Abusived woman escapes her cop husband to start over in a new city but knows that her past is not behind her. Of course with Stephen King's own odd little twists. I've read it several times but it's my very favorite book so I can read it over and over again. Also in the middle of writing several exciting ones so of course there's reading and rewriting involved with them too. Broken the book nerd Stephen King wrote my favorite book of all time, The Eyes of the Dragon. I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've read it. It's completely different than the rest of his books. And in using a "timeline," it's your first introduction to Flagg. Hmmm... I haven't read Rose Madder, but I'll put it on the list. And next up to bat is: Black House, by Stephen King and Peter Straub

I've read "The Eyes of The Dragon." It was good. Have also read "Misery" and "Cell", which was a very good one. I really do have to read some more of his. Then of course there's all the Anne Rice(vampires, witches, and Taltos oh my!), James Patterson's Maximum Ride series(another one I absolutely love about kids with wings), and then many random authors. I spend a lot of time reading in the summer and during break. It helps me write better I think. Not to mention it expands my word choice for when I'm stuck or don't like the way something I've wrote is written.

Broken

Felicia wrote on Dec 18^th, 2008 at 4:49pm:

. I spend a lot of time reading in the summer and during break. It helps me write better I think. Not to mention it expands my word choice for when I'm stuck or don't like the way something I've wrote is written. Broken

Smart girl - VERY smart.  Most well-spoken people (or well written in this case) read a wide variety of literature . . .and it shows!

the damn want ads on all the job web  sites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am in a "Book Club". Have just finished and argued vehemently about an autobiography by a bi-polar gay actor Stephen Fry who is very well known here but not over there- you would know his partner in comedy Hugh Laurie better I think from House.

BUT

next Book Club book is "Beloved" by Toni Morrison.

I am told that some people view her as "the conscience of America" (a rather intriguing prospect whatever it means) and Barack Obama referred to her writings as influencing aspects of his life.

Will I like this book?

Wendy

I have been reading about 50-60 patient hospital charts per day.  The hospital is at about 97% occupancy with no end in sight and the flu season right around the corner.  [smiley=yikes.gif]

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning: Jonah Goldberg

The Five Thousand Year Leap
The Five Thousand Year Leap tells of the 28 fundamental beliefs of the Founding Fathers which they said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desired peace, prosperity, and freedom. These beliefs have made possible more progress in 200 years than was made previously in over 5,000 years.

"Queenbees and Wannabees"


There is some relational aggression going on in my daughters 2nd grade class  you know -  " you're my friend"....."you're not my friend if you ...."  whispering etc.   Just trying to figure out how to help her not be a part of that crap!


Kelly

Wendy....I bought "Beloved" @ a garage sale this summer, but have not read it yet.  I did read "The Bluest Eye" , also by Toni Morrison, in a college Literature class about 10 years ago, and loved it!  Let me know how you like Beloved!

I have just started a book by one of my favorite authors, Harlan Coben , "The Woods".


Happy reading all!

debs

debOUCH wrote on Dec 18^th, 2008 at 10:22pm:

...I have just started a book by one of my favorite authors, Harlan Coben , "The Woods". Happy reading all! debs

My wife and I are Coben fans. I loved No Second Chance.

and also on the to read list (which gets bigger, rather than smaller) is Two Weeks in October: The Search for the Serial Sniper, by Charles Moose, Chief of Montgomery County Police (Ret.)

Hey Jeepers we need to revive our book conversations - we swapped some of the best books I've ever read and I miss your input on my reading list ALOT!

I'm re reading one of my favourite books, it just blows me away how unique it is and I can't recommend it enough. George and Felicia, I think you two in particular would love this book

The Athenian Murders by Jose Carlos Somoza
There is a twist in the tale that you won't see coming no matter what and it just.. I''ve never read anything like it. Utterly incredible book for me.

Absolutely, Helen!! I've been reading complete garbage lately, though. LOL!

For example, I'm reading this, right now:

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Dragonheart by Todd McCaffrey

Thanks for all the new book suggestions!!! Reserving online on my library site right now!!

I've been reading classics lately....right now, The Magnificent Ambersons....but recently got a hold of Marley and Me......had a happy/sad cry over that one. Makes you want to hug your doggie! :)

wrote on Dec 20^th, 2008 at 11:01am:

George and Felicia, I think you two in particular would love this book The Athenian Murders by Jose Carlos Somoza There is a twist in the tale that you won't see coming no matter what and it just.. I''ve never read anything like it. Utterly incredible book for me.

Thanks, Helen.  I looked it up, and it sounds intriguing.  I'll pick up a copy through interlibrary loan if the local library doesn't have it.   :)

Best,

George

The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet  (Matthieu Ricard, Trinh Xuan Thuan)

The Darkest Evening of the Year (Dean Koontz)

The Self-Aware Universe (Amit Goswami)

Atlantis Found (Clive Cussler)

Anthem (Ayn Rand)

Strange Relations (Philip Jose Farmer)

John Adams (David McCullough)

The Revelation of St. John the Divine

KJ - If you liked Marley and Me, try Walking Ollie (I think by Stephen Foster). It's another great one which I enjoyed - partly because the dog is the same breed as mine (greyhound cross) and it all felt so familiar. But it is still another good one for dog owners!

"Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club"

um.... well....  ch.com.  

Kilowatt3 wrote on Dec 20^th, 2008 at 9:38pm:

Strange Relations (Philip Jose Farmer)

Good stuff.  I like the first three Riverworld books very much, and his disturbing novel, "The Lovers".

Best,

George

George wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 8:25pm:

Kilowatt3 wrote on Dec 20th, 2008 at 9:38pm: Strange Relations (Philip Jose Farmer) Good stuff.  I like the first three Riverworld books very much, and his disturbing novel, "The Lovers".

Hiya George.

You have, of course, read "Venus on the Halfshell", haven't you (?)  Farmer's best!

Regards,
Jim

Kilowatt3 wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 10:29pm:

George wrote on Dec 21st, 2008 at 8:25pm: Kilowatt3 wrote on Dec 20th, 2008 at 9:38pm: Strange Relations (Philip Jose Farmer) Good stuff.  I like the first three Riverworld books very much, and his disturbing novel, "The Lovers". Hiya George. You have, of course, read "Venus on the Halfshell", haven't you (?)  Farmer's best! Regards, Jim

The novel by Kilgore Trout?   ;)  No, I've never read it, although I know of it.

Later printings I've seen list Farmer as the author.  I understand the joke fell a little flat with Vonnegut.

Best,

George    

Finished "Rose Madder" today so Becky gave an early Christmas present: #4 of the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson which is one of my favorite! So now I'm re-reading the first three to catch myself up. After starting at about 3ish today I'm almost finished with  the second one. Merry Christmas to me! :)

You a Harry Potter fan, Felicia?  

After the first one, I always took Ellen to pick up the newest Potter novel on the first day of issue--it was a ritual I really enjoyed--her excitement was infectious.   :)

Best,

George

Read them all. The last one took me about a day. I was sadly disappointed with the movies but I guess that was to be expected. In my opinion, Maximum Ride is much better. More action, kids with wings trying to litterally save the world. Great stuff.

Broken

George wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 10:37pm:

The novel by Kilgore Trout?   ;)  No, I've never read it, although I know of it. Later printings I've seen list Farmer as the author.  I understand the joke fell a little flat with Vonnegut.

Well supposedly, Farmer got Vonnegut's permission for the gag, but then Vonnegut had second thoughts.  Seems Farmer had suffered a downturn in his popularity right about that time, and Vonnegut thought that Farmer was trying to ride his coattails, so to speak.

Anyway, the book's a hoot.  It's been years since I read it, but now you've got me thinking about it, I'm going to have to try & scare up a copy & read it again!

Best regards, and have a great Christmas!
Jim

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