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Post by Asya on Jan 19, 2005 23:59:29 GMT -5
you are welcome to question my fallacy in logic Rich person that spends money poorly becomes such.
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Post by sableice on Jan 20, 2005 0:55:31 GMT -5
Ok this is one...no THE best subject... and Inda I am jealous.... I have always wanted to be a librarian.... Anyway. I like all kinds of books.... But my favorite genre's are Fantasy and Sci-Fi and Mysteries, I will read most any age level, some of the best ones "funny ones" I have read are in the younger ages... When time grants I read anywhere from 2-4 books in a week but usually during the summer only 1-2 a month. Between work and the other stuff I do I don't have much time. Anyway sorry for going off subject again. Bad me... I just read these books. Teason Keep - Jennifer Fallon great book second one in this series. Twilight Rising, Serpent's Dream - Diana Marcellas third in this series. Lord of Snow and Shadows - Sara Ash first in the series. I haven't finished it yet... It's not quite as good as I had hope, so it has been hard to get into. For light reading or inbetween I have read these. Glasswrights Apprentice - Mindy Klasky 1 in series Glasswrights Progress - Mindy Klasky 2 in same series. Lost Truth - Dawn Cook forth book in this series. Good series.* As I said I LOVE to read, but then again maybe I didn't say...oh wait yea I did ....just now. I want to read the Da Vinci Code but haven't got to it yet... Tooo Many good books not enough time...
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Post by legothir on Jan 20, 2005 7:51:52 GMT -5
Ah thank you ill check these out next time i go down to Barnes and Nobel Dont buy books! Go to inda's library lol
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Post by Talairina on Jan 20, 2005 8:22:19 GMT -5
My book list is far too long so I'll summarise (sp?). Stephen King - Needful Thing's. Stephen King - Firestarter (Fav book ) Anne Rice - The Vampire Chronicles (2nd Fav Book) White Wolf Publishing - Vampire: The Masquarde. J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Order Of The Phoniex James Herbert - The Survivor James Herbert - The Fog (Not the book of the film.) That's only a small amount of what I'v read in the last month. Also I'v read most if not all these book's before. I'm about to start reading: Stephen King - Dreamcatcher (again...) Tal
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Post by Morbid Eclipse on Jan 20, 2005 12:38:40 GMT -5
Anne Rice - The Vampire Chronicles (2nd Fav Book) Ok i'm dumb...did Anne Rice make a Vampire Chronicles book?? ...going to look on the net now to see if I can answer my own question...
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Post by Indagatrix on Jan 20, 2005 13:14:31 GMT -5
Ok i'm dumb...did Anne Rice make a Vampire Chronicles book?? ...going to look on the net now to see if I can answer my own question... Click here
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Post by Morbid Eclipse on Jan 20, 2005 14:18:42 GMT -5
Ummm...no? That's just a boxed set of the first four books of the Vampire Chronicles. It doesn't even have Memnoch the Devil in there, which was the last of Lestat's Interview 'saga.' And there are 10 books so far in her Vampire Chronicles series so far.
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Post by Indagatrix on Jan 20, 2005 19:17:39 GMT -5
Ummm...no? That's just a boxed set of the first four books of the Vampire Chronicles. It doesn't even have Memnoch the Devil in there, which was the last of Lestat's Interview 'saga.' And there are 10 books so far in her Vampire Chronicles series so far. lol.. well uh, the unspoken part of that deal is to check the rest out from your local library. ;D /Inda looks around--did she buy that excuse?
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Post by Rade on Jan 20, 2005 20:30:56 GMT -5
Smooth Inda real smooth.
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Post by legothir on Jan 20, 2005 22:46:48 GMT -5
Inda you told us not to buy books!
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Post by Indagatrix on Jan 21, 2005 8:35:57 GMT -5
I finished Plot Against America, by Philip Roth. If you aren't familiar what it's about--here's a quick summary. Genre: Historical Fiction. The story is first person, and is the author telling what happened when he was 8-9 years old. FDR is running for his 3rd term in office when Charles Lindbergh is nominated by the Republicans to run against him and as an anti-European war candidate. Lindbergh is elected, selected individuals like Henry Ford to serve in his cabinet, and the US does not enter WWII on the side of the "allies" but rather enters into non-aggression packs with Germany, Italy, and Japan. The author does use the likeness/names of real people in history and at the end of the book gives bio's of the famous persons as well as documentation as to what they really said/thought about certain things. Over all I thought it was a really good book and it shows how mass hysteria can slowly take over even the most democratic and freedom loving of nations. Again, realize this book is fiction, just like the Da Vinci Code, although both are have some historical roots. If you liked Da Vinci Code and know a fair amount about WWII history (and get a ah ha from the names I dropped above) then there's a really good chance you'll like this book. ----------------- Next I'm reading: What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank. Which is about the migration of the populist political movement, in my birth state, from the left to the right. (Not where I live now) I'll let you know how it is if anyone is interested. btw Leg, about the not-purchasing books--I'm guessing Morbid probably would want to own her own copies of the Vamp Chron's because she's probably already read them all and loves them. Also, I link to Amazon because most of you don't have access to WorldCat (a massive international library catalog).
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Post by Tal on Jan 21, 2005 10:22:30 GMT -5
Morbid don't look lol. I missed typed there. I meant I'v finished reading the book's on the chronicle so far... sorry kinda confushed myself there too again thats what i get or staying up till early hours to speak to american (and candian, they know who they are) friends Tal
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Post by Talairina on Jan 21, 2005 10:41:12 GMT -5
Also, in order I believe, the book's are; Interview With A Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, Queen Of The Dammned, The Tale Of The Body Thief, Memnoch The Devil, The Vampire Armand, Merrik, Blood & Gold, Blackwood Farm, Blood Canticle. Morbid feel free to hurt me if I'm wrong Tal
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Post by Morbid Eclipse on Jan 21, 2005 11:09:30 GMT -5
aye, you are correct my fine sir
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Post by Talairina on Jan 21, 2005 13:16:13 GMT -5
Thank you. Now where is my fine lady?
*Hmm*
"Ahh yes... she's currently feeding... from the neck of yourself. Do you not feel the embrace? Ahh you do. I can tell by your face, your eye's are sparkling with every moment of her fang's beneath your skin. She's quite hungry you see, 300 year's of sleep does that to you. I don't suspect you will be around by dawn to tell anyone this so I'll let you into a little secret. You are not alone on this earth. There is more than you can imagine happing. You, my friend, are just a pawn in a bigger, deadly game. Tonight I'm afraid to say, is the last you'll see. Now, relax, I'm sure soon enough yuo won't have a care in the world and you'll soon go back to your God or who ever wait's for you in your death. Rexlax my dear, don't fight. That's good, close your eye's. Ahhh... enjoy my lady for we have much more work to do...."
Tal
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Post by RedArrow on Jan 30, 2005 13:30:45 GMT -5
Inda. Maybe you can help? I went on a search for a forgotten author of a book I read years ago "The Doll Maker" the author is from Michigan... IMHO I think this book stands up there with "The Grapes of Wrath" but now I can't find through local Library catalog, Borders books, Library of Congress and entire internet search? Heck a movie was even made from the book... I am sure that was the title... the story follows a family moving north to Detroit for work from Kentucky during the war years.
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Post by Mystique on Jan 30, 2005 14:12:11 GMT -5
I am a big fan of Steven King , got al his books gonna read now : The Dark Tower VI : Song of Susannah
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Post by Indagatrix on Jan 30, 2005 14:17:17 GMT -5
Inda. Maybe you can help? I went on a search for a forgotten author of a book I read years ago "The Doll Maker" the author is from Michigan... IMHO I think this book stands up there with "The Grapes of Wrath" but now I can't find through local Library catalog, Borders books, Library of Congress and entire internet search? Heck a movie was even made from the book... I am sure that was the title... the story follows a family moving north to Detroit for work from Kentucky during the war years. You know what's scary? I think I actually have that book on a cart next to my desk at work. I'll check on it Monday (if I'm able to make it to work). UPDATE: Could it be this one (I just checked my library's catalog) Author: Arnow, Harriette Louisa Simpson, 1908- Title: The dollmaker. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Culture conflict--Fiction. Appalachian Region, Southern--Fiction. Publisher: New York : Macmillan, 1954. Description: 549 p. 22 cm.
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Post by RedArrow on Jan 30, 2005 14:24:46 GMT -5
Wow that was quick think you got it Girl Don't start it if you want to stay in a happy frame, will tear your heart out I'm afraid... but oh so good a book.
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Post by Asya on Mar 5, 2005 16:53:38 GMT -5
Finished up Sinner and Skinny Dip. Enjoyed Sinner. I'd give it a B+. As for Skinny Dip, I'd have to give it a C. BTW, Skinny Dip is not for the young, as it deals with mature subject matter, which may be offensive to some.
Next on the list is Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz and State of Fear by Michael Crichton.
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Post by Fate on Mar 5, 2005 20:23:40 GMT -5
I am in the middle of Crossroads of Twilight (wheel of time by Jordan). However I have gotten so board with all the new threads in it, I have been in the middle of it for 6 months. Hurry up Jordan finish the series before you or I die! There should be a law that their cannot be more than 10 books in a series except for of course the Hardy Boys.
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Post by Asya on Mar 8, 2005 14:22:48 GMT -5
Book: Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz
Summary: On the eve of Jimmy Tock's birth, a dieing man foreshadows five terrible days in the newborns life. Journey through these days in this first person account, and prepare to be enchanted.
Review: This was a fast and fun read. Put it on your summer poolside reading.
Rating: A
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Post by Yoko Nishi on Mar 8, 2005 15:26:57 GMT -5
Just read...
Patriot Games by Tom Clancy
Jack Ryan, history teacher, saves the Prince of Wales from the ULA. The ULA (terrorists) then hunt him, and he must stop them and uncover the secrets.
I was okay, way too many names and abreviations to remember though. Action in the beginning and end mostly, too much sex and swearing in between....
B-
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Post by Eldarion on Mar 8, 2005 16:08:37 GMT -5
Patriot Games by Tom Clancy I still think The Hunt For Red October is his best, followed by The Cardinal of the Kremlin, Red Storm Rising and Without Remorse.I have Darwin's Children by Greg Bear on deck, along with Bitten by Kelley Armstrong and Brightness Reef by David Brin.
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Post by Morbid Eclipse on Mar 8, 2005 16:55:09 GMT -5
too much sex and swearing in between.... Lol...there's no such thing as too much sex and swearing I wish I had time to read a good book. I've been mainly reading past TV/Radio speeches, as well as Shakespeare again, and anything to do with Egyptian Death/Afterlife and such (all for various classes).
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Post by RedArrow on Mar 8, 2005 17:27:20 GMT -5
Ahh yes, Shakespeare I found a great online site with all his works but have since lost it, need to hunt it down again... Speaking of which do you do the NY theatres Morbs? The company I was telling you about that my uncle (now performing in "I have been there before") works with www.pearltheatre.org/ is known for being one of the better Skakespearian off Broadway theatres. www.pearltheatre.org/LivePearl/PRO_06MEAS.shtml That's me Uncle Ed there Anyway back to books I've read most of Clancey's stuff and was wondering if anyone has read any of Ludlum's Bourne novels and what you thought?
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Post by Tiger Lily on Mar 8, 2005 17:48:31 GMT -5
I read the Bourne series a couple of years ago. I enjoyed them - fast paced and sufficiently full of "spy" stuff.
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Post by RedArrow on Mar 9, 2005 15:41:19 GMT -5
Just finished "My Life" by Bill Clinton... on disc, narrated by author. For some reason it seemed he didn't like Kenneth Starr and Newt Gingrich. Pretty good story... history, politics, war, sex and international intrigue.
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Post by goddessmerrick on Mar 26, 2005 10:10:52 GMT -5
Had some free time so I was reading some of the posts I hadn't gotten to. Stumbled across this one.
Ahhh... Reading! Got to love it!
I have a lot of free time at work, so I read a book in about a day or two. So by the end of the week anywhere from 3-6 books. (Vru's complains about all the books laying around)
Anyway, Here are some of the ones I'm reading or getting ready to read:
Violets Are Blue - James Patterson (mystery and Vamps...love it. Being Dead - Vivian Vande Velde (short stories) Pretend You Don't See Her - Mary Higgins Clark
My favorite authors are:(just to name a few, b/c the list would be way too long) Anne Rice Alice Borchandt (Anne Rice's sister) James Patterson Dean Koontz Mary Higgins Clark Iris Johansen
Correction from earlier post: There are 12 Vampire books from Anne Rice:
Interview with the Vampire The Vampire Lestat The Queen of the Damned The Tale of the Body Thief Memnoch the Devil Pandora The Vampire Armand Vittorio the Vampire Merrick (of course) Blood and Gold Blackwood Farms Blood Canticle
Anything by Anne Rice is wonderful. Vampire Chronicles the Witch Series and others. And if you don't mind reading alot about sex, I suggest you read her Beauty Trilogies.
I love to read! I think I was a Librarian in a past life. lol
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Post by Morbid Eclipse on Mar 26, 2005 11:47:48 GMT -5
Correction from earlier post: There are 12 Vampire books from Anne Rice: Please refrain from correcting things when you have not read them fully. We were not talking about VAMPIRE books...we were talking about the VAMPIRE CHRONICLES in an earlier post....there are 10 books in her chronicles. Pandora, and Vittorio are NOT in her Chronicles...they are considered part of her "New Tales of the Vampires" collection
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