What are you reading? - Page 5

Cigargal · 10-29-2008, 11:02 AM

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Plus I picked up my first ERB John Carter series paperback this weekend... looks like fun!

These ERB books are a lot of fun. I read through them twice about 30 years ago. I like the Tarzan books as well.

webjunkie · 10-30-2008, 12:20 AM

Just finished Kafka on the Shore by Murakami Haruki. Going to have to put it aside to reread it later, there are still parts I don't get.

10-31-2008, 06:59 AM

Just finished the Princess of Burundi by Kjell Eriksson.

http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Burun.../dp/0312327676

It was a pleasant read, could have been much better. The suspense heightened in the end, but I was always waiting for the big surprise and it never really came. Since it is one in a series, I'm not sure if there is more to come as far as some of the back stories.

I never really understood the tie in of the Princess of Burundi and the fish with the rest of the story -- it almost seemed unnecessary for the story, but since it was built into the title it should have been more integrated. Overall 3.5 out of 5.

davearob · 11-03-2008, 04:29 PM

The Gum Thief by Douglass Coupland. One of the funniest books I have read in a while. I laughed more at J-POD but this one is close.

Cigargal · 11-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Desert Heat by J.A. Jance 2/3 thru and so far she does nothing for me.

11-03-2008, 08:09 PM

Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell.

lightning9191 · 11-03-2008, 09:18 PM

"How We Live" by Sherwin Nuland

Cigargal · 11-04-2008, 11:03 AM

Starting Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. I think the movie comes out this month.

11-04-2008, 02:39 PM

The Gathering Storm by Kate Elliot.

shilala · 11-05-2008, 01:49 AM

I've been reading the Bible a lot lately, a book called "Serenity" and I have a few Jared Diamond books waiting for me.

11-05-2008, 08:19 PM

"Fourteen Friends Guide to Eldercaring". Reading this for a friend whose Mom has lost her mind to elder dementia, just like Gram. Lots of the same stuff it took me years to figure out. Joan Seal of Approval on this one.

King James · 11-06-2008, 09:32 PM

just starting Eugene O'neill's play "Long Day's Journey Into Night" for english class. No clue what it is about or anything, but going to found out

11-06-2008, 09:45 PM

In The Ruins by Kate Elliot. Volume 6 of the Crown of Stars series. Last one!

Steve · 11-06-2008, 10:24 PM

Tarpon Quest

11-07-2008, 09:33 AM

Over half way through Wicked by Gregory Maguire. My wife loves all his books and I'm taking her to see the musical in Chicago next week so I figured I'd read it. Not at all what I thought it would be. Lots of political and theological overtones...interesting to say the least.

Cigargal · 11-07-2008, 09:41 AM

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Over half way through Wicked by Gregory Maguire. My wife loves all his books and I'm taking her to see the musical in Chicago next week so I figured I'd read it. Not at all what I thought it would be. Lots of political and theological overtones...interesting to say the least.

That's what I thought about Wicked-ineresting and unexpected. I have the sequel, Son of a Witch on audio, but haven't listened to it yet. The musical is a lot of fun.

icantbejon · 11-07-2008, 09:51 AM

I'm about half through A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt. I read his brother's two books as well, Angela's Ashes and 'Tis by Frank McCourt. Angela's Ashes is a remarkable book, an amazing story. 'Tis turns pretty whiny after a while. A Monk Swimming is ok, but it drags on. He really could have just said I'm Irish and like to drink as opposed to writing this whole book.

hotreds · 11-19-2008, 04:45 PM

Bury Us Upside Down: The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail by Rick Newman and Don Shepperd

11-19-2008, 04:50 PM

Energy Victory: Winning the War on Terror by Breaking Free of Oil by Robert Zubrin

Very interesting so far. He's a huge (understatement) supporter of methanol/ethanol flex fuel cars.

11-19-2008, 04:55 PM

Forest Mage by Robin Hobb.

10-30-2008, 12:20 AM	#82
webjunkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Nagano Prefecture, Japan Posts: 213 Trading: (1)	Re: What are you reading? Just finished Kafka on the Shore by Murakami Haruki. Going to have to put it aside to reread it later, there are still parts I don't get.

10-31-2008, 06:59 AM	#83
PitmanGeek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Just finished the Princess of Burundi by Kjell Eriksson. http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Burun.../dp/0312327676 It was a pleasant read, could have been much better. The suspense heightened in the end, but I was always waiting for the big surprise and it never really came. Since it is one in a series, I'm not sure if there is more to come as far as some of the back stories. I never really understood the tie in of the Princess of Burundi and the fish with the rest of the story -- it almost seemed unnecessary for the story, but since it was built into the title it should have been more integrated. Overall 3.5 out of 5.

11-03-2008, 04:29 PM	#84
davearob Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 41 Trading: (2)	Re: What are you reading? The Gum Thief by Douglass Coupland. One of the funniest books I have read in a while. I laughed more at J-POD but this one is close. __________________ Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.....

11-03-2008, 08:01 PM	#85
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? Desert Heat by J.A. Jance 2/3 thru and so far she does nothing for me.

11-03-2008, 08:09 PM	#86
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell.

11-03-2008, 09:18 PM	#87
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: What are you reading? "How We Live" by Sherwin Nuland __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

11-04-2008, 11:03 AM	#88
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What are you reading? Starting Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. I think the movie comes out this month.

11-04-2008, 02:39 PM	#89
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? The Gathering Storm by Kate Elliot.

11-05-2008, 01:49 AM	#90
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What are you reading? I've been reading the Bible a lot lately, a book called "Serenity" and I have a few Jared Diamond books waiting for me.

11-05-2008, 08:19 PM	#91
Joan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? "Fourteen Friends Guide to Eldercaring". Reading this for a friend whose Mom has lost her mind to elder dementia, just like Gram. Lots of the same stuff it took me years to figure out. Joan Seal of Approval on this one.

11-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#92
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: What are you reading? just starting Eugene O'neill's play "Long Day's Journey Into Night" for english class. No clue what it is about or anything, but going to found out __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

11-06-2008, 09:45 PM	#93
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? In The Ruins by Kate Elliot. Volume 6 of the Crown of Stars series. Last one!

11-06-2008, 10:24 PM	#94
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: What are you reading? Tarpon Quest __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

11-07-2008, 09:33 AM	#95
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Over half way through Wicked by Gregory Maguire. My wife loves all his books and I'm taking her to see the musical in Chicago next week so I figured I'd read it. Not at all what I thought it would be. Lots of political and theological overtones...interesting to say the least.

11-07-2008, 09:51 AM	#97
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: What are you reading? I'm about half through A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt. I read his brother's two books as well, Angela's Ashes and 'Tis by Frank McCourt. Angela's Ashes is a remarkable book, an amazing story. 'Tis turns pretty whiny after a while. A Monk Swimming is ok, but it drags on. He really could have just said I'm Irish and like to drink as opposed to writing this whole book. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

11-19-2008, 04:45 PM	#98
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,664 Trading: (63)	Re: What are you reading? Bury Us Upside Down: The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail by Rick Newman and Don Shepperd __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-19-2008, 04:50 PM	#99
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Energy Victory: Winning the War on Terror by Breaking Free of Oil by Robert Zubrin Very interesting so far. He's a huge (understatement) supporter of methanol/ethanol flex fuel cars.

11-19-2008, 04:55 PM	#100
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are you reading? Forest Mage by Robin Hobb.