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Willravel · 08-04-2005, 05:35 PM

I'm reading the classsic Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming. I'm reading all the Bond novels again in order to get ready for my flight to Spoiler: Prague in 2006 to watch the filming of (and maybe be an extra in) Casino Royale.

pan6467 · 08-04-2005, 06:15 PM

Trilogy of Death by Micheal Levine and Susan Kavanau.

Great book I'm on my second reading of it and love the story.

I won't get into much just to say that it's a book on a new drug and MIcheal Levine bases it on a real DEA case he was in deep undercover with.

TexanAvenger · 08-05-2005, 05:24 AM

Having just finished Napalm and Silly Putty - George Carlin, The Zombie Survival Guide - Max Brooks, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Mark Haddon, I think I'll move on to The Fury - John Farris... just because Stephen King says to. He hasn't steered me wrong yet (though I can't remember ever taking advice from him before... save maybe advice he put down in On Writing.).

AVoiceOfReason · 08-06-2005, 05:37 AM

John Stossel's GIVE ME A BREAK. An absolutely wonderful read, and ultimately sad book about not only how clueless many of our goverment programs are, but also how harmful they are in trying to help.

Next on deck--Neil Boortz and some Congressman's THE FAIR TAX PLAN or something like that. The wife picked it up first, so I'll be waiting a week or so, I guess.

ngdawg · 08-06-2005, 07:37 AM

The Seven Healing Chakras..not exactly riveting....

Locobot · 08-11-2005, 09:11 PM

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 - Hunter S. Thompson
Hey Rube - Hunter S. Thompson
Everything and More - David Foster Wallace I just put this down though and I don't think I'll be returning to it, it becomes a pure mathematical text. The First 100 pages were great though, giving the ancient historical construction of our concept of infinity.
Oblivion - David Foster Wallace
The Odyssey - Homer (Fagles trans.)
The Portable Nietzsche
The Last Place on Earth - Huntford A nonfiction account of the first two expeditions to reach the South Pole. The Norwegians made it back, the Brits didn't. Really interesting in terms of leadership styles and team dynamics.

That's it right now.

gump · 08-12-2005, 06:32 AM

Elmer Keith's Life Story... "Hell I Was There"

i'm not a very big reader at all but this book really has got my attention. its an autobiography of his life and the hardships of growing up as a cowboy in the early 1900's. he was a world known big game hunter and writer for several outdoor magazines. one of my favorite quots from the book...

"those were rough times in montana in those, and a man carried his law with him."

Grasshopper Green · 08-12-2005, 05:09 PM

The Nanny Diaries (thanks mal!!) which I'm enjoying.

The Da Vinci Code, which I'm also enjoying.

Delirious · 08-27-2005, 06:45 AM

Juiced by Jose Canseco (finished this cover to cover in a day, good stuff although I don't know how much of it is true)

3 Nights in August by Tony Larussa (interesting so far)

avernus · 09-12-2005, 08:08 AM

The Human Stain by Philip Roth.

maleficent · 09-12-2005, 08:13 AM

The curious incident o fthe dog in the night-time by mark haddon

This book is wonderful... It's sad, it's funny, it's heartwarming.. .the narrator of the book is a 15 year old boy named christopher, and while they never say so, it's implied that the boy is autistic. He starts an investigation into the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers some stuff he probably never wished he knew.

aberkok · 09-12-2005, 08:16 AM

Currently reading Charles Mingus - Beneath the Underdog

This is as much exaggeration as auto-biographical, but maybe we learn more about Mingus that way?

Mr Honest · 09-12-2005, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avernus

The Human Stain by Philip Roth.

and if I ever get known as a 'pinko commie' then realise I don't hate countries, because every country has so many different peoples living there and there are so many talents, decent, kind, non exploiting people making their way.

Philip Roth is a hell of a US writer and I respect him. This is not my fav story but he's one of the best writers of prose in the world, easy.

spindles · 09-12-2005, 10:31 PM

I just finished Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson - really enjoyed it - present day and WWII treasure hunt.

Derwood · 09-13-2005, 05:37 AM

Just finished "Slaughterhouse 5" by Kurt Vonnegut.

Currently reading "Everything's Eventual" by Stephen King

Next up, "Cather in the Rye" by JD Salinger

djflish · 09-13-2005, 09:08 AM

Currently reading The Corner Of His Eye by Dean Koontz (i'm not sure thats the exact title

)

Pretty good so far, there was one chapter a guy did something and i have no clue why! I read the chapter twice with no hints, I sure as hell hope its explained later

noodle · 10-02-2005, 08:35 AM

The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse by Robert Rankin.
Am I insane for loving this book?

At the same time, I'm enjoying the only good thing anyone has ever done by Sandra Newman. Amazingly quirky style of writing that fits with my ADHD so very well. Storyline bobs and weaves in a very satisfying manner. I'm addicted to it. Only let myself read bits and pieces of each to make them last longer. Usually I finish a novel in a few hours.

Johnny Pyro · 10-02-2005, 08:40 AM

"Idiot's Guide to conquering fear and anxiety." he he...........

Strange Famous · 10-02-2005, 09:22 AM

"The Celestine Prophecy"

A friends gave it to me, its not well written, but its more of a new age design for life type thing than a novel.

Anxst · 10-02-2005, 09:39 AM

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. I've read it before, but sometimes you just have to read it again because it's so good.

maleficent · 10-02-2005, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxst

[by Christopher Moore..

If you haven't read the stupidest angel by him, do so, it's priceless...

Derwood · 10-02-2005, 01:51 PM

"Catcher in the Rye" by JD Salinger

Don't know what's next....new library in town opens tomorrow though

Anxst · 10-02-2005, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maleficent

If you haven't read the stupidest angel by him, do so, it's priceless...

I've read all his stuff.....he's a great author. I suggest anyone go out and pick up any of his books. They're great.

Kadath · 10-03-2005, 03:53 AM

Kind of saving all my new books for my upcoming trip. Breezing through Lumley's Wamphyri for the week. Also listening to Koontz' Life Expectancy(unabridged) while driving. Open on my night stand are Democracy in America, Santorum's It Takes a Family and one of the NJO books that I haven't picked up in like 3 weeks.

meembo · 10-03-2005, 11:53 AM

A Light In August by William Faulkner

guthmund · 10-03-2005, 01:18 PM

Slaughterhouse 5 - funny in parts, but I don't see what all the hub-bub was about.

The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde - Hard to explain exactly what this series is about... Book policing agencies in a world slightly 'sideways' to our own. Books that aren't just books, but little worlds of their own with their own police squad, Jurisfiction. It sounds remarkably goofy, but Fforde does very well in handling all the ridiculousness. If you have a healthy history with books and a passing familiarity with Monty Python, you might get...2/3 of the jokes and references. Not to mention all the real facts, figures and such that he throws in there just to keep you on your toes. This guy is remarkably clever.

Stranger in a Strange Land - Just started it. Never read it. Thought I should.

Catdaddy33 · 10-03-2005, 02:56 PM

The Harry Potter series, damn they are good. I always wondered what made my daughter read like there was no tomorrow when they came out..now I know...

shesus · 10-13-2005, 07:16 PM

Ray Bradbury's October Country...I'm keeping my date of reading this book or at least most of the stories in it every October.

keyshawn · 10-14-2005, 04:24 AM

I just finished 1984. While it was a good read, I was expecting something that was life-changing and influential. The ending, [not a spoiler], wasn't what I expected it to be and just seemed a bit disappointing [I'll leave it as that].
A bit of a surprise that Orwell was such a nymp.

6.5/10

It took me nearly two months to finish the book, as a result of being shelved pretty often due to other reading at college.

Next up: [See signature] Vonnegut's cat's cradle. This will be #4 for me [after SH5, BoC, DD], and another excellent book, if it's on par with the others. Plus, it will be a great read to get away from the academic reading.

After that, who knows - probably the book versions of either trainspotting, godfather, or fear and loathing in LV.

catcha back on the flipside,
will.

Lucifer · 10-14-2005, 05:42 AM

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
I finally decided to jump on the Harry Potter bandwagon, and I eschewed the "adult version" of the books for the garishly coloured kids version.

Ripsaw · 10-14-2005, 06:25 AM

Eragon.

I've found the first few chapters to be exceptionally well written, and I am being drawn into the world and the relationship between Eragon and Saphira very quickly.

Love me some dragons.

sailor · 10-15-2005, 10:39 AM

Just finished Dracula (the original, Bram Stoker one) and loved it. I just love how the suspense is slowly and masterfully risen with each seemingly non-related event.

Now, I'm re-reading Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett. Pretty standard brainless quick read, but I needed something to read on planes and trains, so that works pretty well.

Strange Famous · 10-15-2005, 10:44 AM

Ironweed

A friend gave it to me, I like it. About half way through.

Strange Famous · 10-15-2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyshawn

I just finished 1984. While it was a good read, I was expecting something that was life-changing and influential. The ending, [not a spoiler], wasn't what I expected it to be and just seemed a bit disappointing [I'll leave it as that].
A bit of a surprise that Orwell was such a nymp.

6.5/10

It took me nearly two months to finish the book, as a result of being shelved pretty often due to other reading at college.

Next up: [See signature] Vonnegut's cat's cradle. This will be #4 for me [after SH5, BoC, DD], and another excellent book, if it's on par with the others. Plus, it will be a great read to get away from the academic reading.

After that, who knows - probably the book versions of either trainspotting, godfather, or fear and loathing in LV.

catcha back on the flipside,
will.

Spoiler: I think the point was, man - that that was Winston's true rebellion. A song, a diary, an sex act, a day in the country... this was his revolution against the party, and the only one that was possible. He died because everybody dies, and he was broken because what else was possible, but his small rebellions, his tiny personal moments of freedom were his attack on the party, and they were succesful acts, he still died a man, even if he died before he was shot. IMO, anyway.

Siege · 10-15-2005, 01:34 PM

Finished Chainfire by Terry Goodkind yesterday.

If anybody actually reads the Sword of Truth series, they'll be happy that this book doesn't suck. Like the previous 2.

While it's nothing fantastic, it's not terrible. I personally hoped that they would've gone another way ie: Spoiler: Richard being bat shit insane but they chose not to do that. Which I can deal with, so i'm just waiting for book 10 now.

Anxst · 10-15-2005, 02:50 PM

Swan Song, by Robert McCammon. Got it in a book exchange with a friend. It's interesting so far, but really really depressing. Hopefully it lightens up some.

Derwood · 10-17-2005, 07:48 AM

Just finished "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

Just started "Brave New World" by Aldus Huxley

SecretMethod70 · 10-17-2005, 08:23 AM

Culture Matters: How Values Shape Human Progress - Edited by Lawrence E. Harrison and Samuel P. Huntington

If you like non-fiction, economics and/or political science, it's a very interesting book

Not to mention, it doesn't need to be read straight through since each chapter is basically an essay by a different person on various related topics. However, there are arguments and counter-arguments made throughout the text, so it doesn't hurt to read it in order.

Of course, not many people get entertainment out of non-fiction reading. Oh well.

hfw01 · 10-19-2005, 01:35 PM

Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear

Not bad, not great....But it's something to read before bed...

guthmund · 10-19-2005, 07:24 PM

I just finished Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.

Much, much better than the last two books, though this one felt a bit rushed. From what I understand (and I could be wrong, wrong wrong) the next book is the last book, which means all this has to be tied up in one final push of 600+ pages, which seems a bit hurried compared to all the other books.

Right now it's E=mc2. Watched the Nova special and picked up the book. Interesting reading even though I know once I put the book down I'm going to forget everything.

08-04-2005, 06:15 PM	#762 (permalink)
pan6467 Lennonite Priest Location: Mansfield, Ohio USA	Trilogy of Death by Micheal Levine and Susan Kavanau. Great book I'm on my second reading of it and love the story. I won't get into much just to say that it's a book on a new drug and MIcheal Levine bases it on a real DEA case he was in deep undercover with. __________________ I just love people who use the excuse "I use/do this because I LOVE the feeling/joy/happiness it brings me" and expect you to be ok with that as you watch them destroy their life blindly following. My response is, "I like to put forks in an eletrical socket, just LOVE that feeling, can't ever get enough of it, so will you let me put this copper fork in that electric socket?" Last edited by pan6467; 08-04-2005 at 06:23 PM..

08-06-2005, 05:37 AM	#764 (permalink)
AVoiceOfReason Psycho Location: Greenwood, Arkansas	John Stossel's GIVE ME A BREAK. An absolutely wonderful read, and ultimately sad book about not only how clueless many of our goverment programs are, but also how harmful they are in trying to help. Next on deck--Neil Boortz and some Congressman's THE FAIR TAX PLAN or something like that. The wife picked it up first, so I'll be waiting a week or so, I guess. __________________ AVOR A Voice Of Reason, not necessarily the ONLY one. Last edited by AVoiceOfReason; 08-06-2005 at 02:08 PM..

08-06-2005, 07:37 AM	#765 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	The Seven Healing Chakras..not exactly riveting.... __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

08-12-2005, 05:09 PM	#768 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	The Nanny Diaries (thanks mal!!) which I'm enjoying. The Da Vinci Code, which I'm also enjoying. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

09-12-2005, 08:08 AM	#770 (permalink)
avernus Crazy Location: Bath, UK	The Human Stain by Philip Roth. __________________ I like to browse in occult bookshops if for no other reason than to refresh my commitment to science. -- Heinz Pagels, "The Dreams of Reason"

08-04-2005, 05:35 PM	#761 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I'm reading the classsic Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming. I'm reading all the Bond novels again in order to get ready for my flight to Spoiler: Prague in 2006 to watch the filming of (and maybe be an extra in) Casino Royale.

08-05-2005, 05:24 AM	#763 (permalink)
TexanAvenger Born-Again New Guy Location: Unfound.	Having just finished Napalm and Silly Putty - George Carlin, The Zombie Survival Guide - Max Brooks, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Mark Haddon, I think I'll move on to The Fury - John Farris... just because Stephen King says to. He hasn't steered me wrong yet (though I can't remember ever taking advice from him before... save maybe advice he put down in On Writing.).

08-11-2005, 09:11 PM	#766 (permalink)
Locobot is awesome!	Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 - Hunter S. Thompson Hey Rube - Hunter S. Thompson Everything and More - David Foster Wallace I just put this down though and I don't think I'll be returning to it, it becomes a pure mathematical text. The First 100 pages were great though, giving the ancient historical construction of our concept of infinity. Oblivion - David Foster Wallace The Odyssey - Homer (Fagles trans.) The Portable Nietzsche The Last Place on Earth - Huntford A nonfiction account of the first two expeditions to reach the South Pole. The Norwegians made it back, the Brits didn't. Really interesting in terms of leadership styles and team dynamics. That's it right now.

08-12-2005, 06:32 AM	#767 (permalink)
gump Addict Location: TN	Elmer Keith's Life Story... "Hell I Was There" i'm not a very big reader at all but this book really has got my attention. its an autobiography of his life and the hardships of growing up as a cowboy in the early 1900's. he was a world known big game hunter and writer for several outdoor magazines. one of my favorite quots from the book... "those were rough times in montana in those, and a man carried his law with him."

08-27-2005, 06:45 AM	#769 (permalink)
Delirious Crazy Location: Queens, NY	Juiced by Jose Canseco (finished this cover to cover in a day, good stuff although I don't know how much of it is true) 3 Nights in August by Tony Larussa (interesting so far)

09-12-2005, 08:13 AM	#771 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	The curious incident o fthe dog in the night-time by mark haddon This book is wonderful... It's sad, it's funny, it's heartwarming.. .the narrator of the book is a 15 year old boy named christopher, and while they never say so, it's implied that the boy is autistic. He starts an investigation into the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers some stuff he probably never wished he knew. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

09-12-2005, 08:16 AM	#772 (permalink)
aberkok “Wrong is right.” Location: toronto	Currently reading Charles Mingus - Beneath the Underdog This is as much exaggeration as auto-biographical, but maybe we learn more about Mingus that way? __________________ !check out my new blog! http://arkanamusic.wordpress.com Warden Gentiles: "It? Perfectly innocent. But I can see how, if our roles were reversed, I might have you beaten with a pillowcase full of batteries."

09-12-2005, 10:31 PM	#774 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	I just finished Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson - really enjoyed it - present day and WWII treasure hunt. __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

09-13-2005, 05:37 AM	#775 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	Just finished "Slaughterhouse 5" by Kurt Vonnegut. Currently reading "Everything's Eventual" by Stephen King Next up, "Cather in the Rye" by JD Salinger __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

09-13-2005, 09:08 AM	#776 (permalink)
djflish The Mighty Boosh Location: I mostly come out at night, mostly...	Currently reading The Corner Of His Eye by Dean Koontz (i'm not sure thats the exact title ) Pretty good so far, there was one chapter a guy did something and i have no clue why! I read the chapter twice with no hints, I sure as hell hope its explained later __________________ Europes two great narcotics, Alcohol and Christianity. I know which one I prefer.

10-02-2005, 08:40 AM	#778 (permalink)
Johnny Pyro Hey Now! Location: Massachusetts (Redneck, white boy town. I hate it here.)	"Idiot's Guide to conquering fear and anxiety." he he........... __________________ "From delusion lead me to truth, from darkness lead me to light, from death lead me to eternal life. - Sheriff John Wydell

10-03-2005, 11:53 AM	#785 (permalink)
meembo Junkie Location: Connecticut	A Light In August by William Faulkner __________________ less I say, smarter I am

10-02-2005, 09:22 AM	#779 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	"The Celestine Prophecy" A friends gave it to me, its not well written, but its more of a new age design for life type thing than a novel. __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

10-02-2005, 09:39 AM	#780 (permalink)
Anxst Condensing fact from the vapor of nuance. Location: Madison, WI	Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. I've read it before, but sometimes you just have to read it again because it's so good. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm just releasing the insanity pressure from my headvalves.

10-02-2005, 01:51 PM	#782 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	"Catcher in the Rye" by JD Salinger Don't know what's next....new library in town opens tomorrow though __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

10-03-2005, 03:53 AM	#784 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	Kind of saving all my new books for my upcoming trip. Breezing through Lumley's Wamphyri for the week. Also listening to Koontz' Life Expectancy(unabridged) while driving. Open on my night stand are Democracy in America, Santorum's It Takes a Family and one of the NJO books that I haven't picked up in like 3 weeks. __________________ it's quiet in here

10-03-2005, 01:18 PM	#786 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	Slaughterhouse 5 - funny in parts, but I don't see what all the hub-bub was about. The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde - Hard to explain exactly what this series is about... Book policing agencies in a world slightly 'sideways' to our own. Books that aren't just books, but little worlds of their own with their own police squad, Jurisfiction. It sounds remarkably goofy, but Fforde does very well in handling all the ridiculousness. If you have a healthy history with books and a passing familiarity with Monty Python, you might get...2/3 of the jokes and references. Not to mention all the real facts, figures and such that he throws in there just to keep you on your toes. This guy is remarkably clever. Stranger in a Strange Land - Just started it. Never read it. Thought I should. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

10-03-2005, 02:56 PM	#787 (permalink)
Catdaddy33 Psycho Location: TN	The Harry Potter series, damn they are good. I always wondered what made my daughter read like there was no tomorrow when they came out..now I know...

10-13-2005, 07:16 PM	#788 (permalink)
shesus Fancy Location: Chicago	Ray Bradbury's October Country...I'm keeping my date of reading this book or at least most of the stories in it every October. __________________ Whatever did happen to your soul? I heard you sold it Choose Heaven for the weather and Hell for the company

10-14-2005, 04:24 AM	#789 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	I just finished 1984. While it was a good read, I was expecting something that was life-changing and influential. The ending, [not a spoiler], wasn't what I expected it to be and just seemed a bit disappointing [I'll leave it as that]. A bit of a surprise that Orwell was such a nymp. 6.5/10 It took me nearly two months to finish the book, as a result of being shelved pretty often due to other reading at college. Next up: [See signature] Vonnegut's cat's cradle. This will be #4 for me [after SH5, BoC, DD], and another excellent book, if it's on par with the others. Plus, it will be a great read to get away from the academic reading. After that, who knows - probably the book versions of either trainspotting, godfather, or fear and loathing in LV. catcha back on the flipside, will. __________________ currently reading: currently playing :

10-14-2005, 05:42 AM	#790 (permalink)
Lucifer Husband of Seamaiden Location: Nova Scotia	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I finally decided to jump on the Harry Potter bandwagon, and I eschewed the "adult version" of the books for the garishly coloured kids version. __________________ I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. - Job 30:29 1123, 6536, 5321

10-14-2005, 06:25 AM	#791 (permalink)
Ripsaw Chef in Training	Eragon. I've found the first few chapters to be exceptionally well written, and I am being drawn into the world and the relationship between Eragon and Saphira very quickly. Love me some dragons. __________________ "We are supposed to be masters of space, but we cant even line up our shoes?" One life, one chance, one opportunity.

10-15-2005, 10:39 AM	#792 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Just finished Dracula (the original, Bram Stoker one) and loved it. I just love how the suspense is slowly and masterfully risen with each seemingly non-related event. Now, I'm re-reading Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett. Pretty standard brainless quick read, but I needed something to read on planes and trains, so that works pretty well. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

10-15-2005, 10:44 AM	#793 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	Ironweed A friend gave it to me, I like it. About half way through. __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

10-15-2005, 01:34 PM	#795 (permalink)
Siege is a tiger Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Finished Chainfire by Terry Goodkind yesterday. If anybody actually reads the Sword of Truth series, they'll be happy that this book doesn't suck. Like the previous 2. While it's nothing fantastic, it's not terrible. I personally hoped that they would've gone another way ie: Spoiler: Richard being bat shit insane but they chose not to do that. Which I can deal with, so i'm just waiting for book 10 now. __________________ "Your name's Geek? Do you know the origin of the term? A geek is someone who bites the heads off chickens at a circus. I would never let you suck my dick with a name like Geek" --Kevin Smith This part just makes my posts easier to find

10-15-2005, 02:50 PM	#796 (permalink)
Anxst Condensing fact from the vapor of nuance. Location: Madison, WI	Swan Song, by Robert McCammon. Got it in a book exchange with a friend. It's interesting so far, but really really depressing. Hopefully it lightens up some. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm just releasing the insanity pressure from my headvalves.

10-17-2005, 07:48 AM	#797 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	Just finished "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury Just started "Brave New World" by Aldus Huxley __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

10-17-2005, 08:23 AM	#798 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	Culture Matters: How Values Shape Human Progress - Edited by Lawrence E. Harrison and Samuel P. Huntington If you like non-fiction, economics and/or political science, it's a very interesting book Not to mention, it doesn't need to be read straight through since each chapter is basically an essay by a different person on various related topics. However, there are arguments and counter-arguments made throughout the text, so it doesn't hurt to read it in order. Of course, not many people get entertainment out of non-fiction reading. Oh well. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

10-19-2005, 01:35 PM	#799 (permalink)
hfw01 Tilted Location: Mandeville, LA	Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear Not bad, not great....But it's something to read before bed...

10-19-2005, 07:24 PM	#800 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	I just finished Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan. Much, much better than the last two books, though this one felt a bit rushed. From what I understand (and I could be wrong, wrong wrong) the next book is the last book, which means all this has to be tied up in one final push of 600+ pages, which seems a bit hurried compared to all the other books. Right now it's E=mc2. Watched the Nova special and picked up the book. Interesting reading even though I know once I put the book down I'm going to forget everything. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.