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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 9:21:15 AM

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Just started reading "Pandora's Daughter" by Iris Johansen.
Not an author I normally would have picked up, but someone left it at work, and I'd run out of other books..LOL

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 9:37:46 AM

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So, what have I read lately?

Book 1 of the Malloread
Red Mars - Kim Stanley Robinson
Berlin: the Rough Guide (thinkin' of going back again)
Tripping - Charles Hayes
Storming Heaven:LSD & the American Dream - Jay Stevens
Timothy Leary:Outside Looking In - a Festschrift
This Season's People - Stephen Gaskin ("Hippie" spirituality. Everyone should know who Stephen is.)

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 9:46:01 AM

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Sword Breaker - Jennfer Roberson
Metaphors of Celtic Paganism - Leslie Jones
Skybowl - Melanie Rawn

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 11:05:52 AM

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....multiple websites regarding ECE management..........not the best plot, but solid writing......lol

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 1:35:24 PM

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I'm reading the Harry Potter series just because I can only handle mindless easy reading for the time being. Th Other Bolyn Girl is next on the list.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 1:56:13 PM

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The Harlequin by Laurell K Hamilton

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 2:01:59 PM

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Sade, the biography of the Marquis de Sade.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 2:03:29 PM

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 2:06:13 PM

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Horton hears a who!

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I find it lacks the tension if the cat in the hat. When will their parents get home? what will happen then? I couldn't put it down!!

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 2:13:53 PM

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I love books. I love the feel of holding one in my hand, and turning the pages. The written word appeals to me in so many ways...

I just finished reading "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. What an awesome book! Not being an architect, or an expert on the time period, I have to assume that he did at least some research into both subjects.
Not only did the story appeal to me, but I was impressed by how he was able to impart info about the processes involved in the building of the cathedral in a way that made it interesting to me. And (again, I'm no expert..in fact my knowledge of the era is quite limited) the politics and depiction of daily life had an authentic feel to it.

I cant wait to get my hands on the sequel!

What have you read lately?

My father gave that to me when I was 15 to read, all I could think was jeeeeez a book about churches?? Since then I've reread it several times, it is one of my all time greats.Other greats:Charm School by Nelson DemillePower of One by Courtney something-something maybe Bryce? lol Recently I've read the LA Banks vampire/otherworld series againValentine series by EE Knight, very very cool future-survivalist seriesJefferson Bass, he created the original body farm in Tennessee and has begun to write fiction, way cool stuff.Honor Harrington series by David Weber, fun space opera.Another group by an author named 'Sunny' but I cannot see the titles from here lol.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 2:20:40 PM

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Horton hears a who!

Ron

I find it lacks the tension if the cat in the hat. When will their parents get home? what will happen then? I couldn't put it down!!

Sam I. Am

I much prefer The Sleep Book. A must find for fans of the Doctor.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 4:45:30 PM

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I was just cleaning under the bed, and found A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, which I had forgotten I was reading. I know she's no Doc Suess, but love the whole Outlander series.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 4:51:16 PM

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And I'll never admit it publicly but I enjoy Catherine Coulter as well:)

Level - that was just MEAN:) (and I also like chicklit)

At first I thought you were saying you liked "chicklets"

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 4:52:36 PM

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Th Other Bolyn Girl is next on the list.

I think they're just now putting that out as a movie, too, with Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johanson.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 5:09:38 PM

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Hmm. I'm more into Margaret Wise Brown.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 5:13:26 PM

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Th Other Bolyn Girl is next on the list.

I think they're just now putting that out as a movie, too, with Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johanson.

I just saw a commercial for that the other night...so excited. I love those types of movies.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 6:39:58 PM

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I've been having a hard time concentrating on reading lately for some reason. I did finish The Kite Runner, and found it to be a great read. I'm working on a Sue Grafton, T is for Trespass - good for light reading. I started The Falls by Joyce Carol Oates. It's a national bestseller and NYT 'notable book' but lordie, I can't get into it. If I can make it through a few more chapters, I think it's got potential. The story is intriguing, but the writing is slllloooowwwww.....

*edited for spelling... oops!*

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 6:44:20 PM

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Text books. Scholarly journals. Seminar notes.

Reading does get tedious at times. Still, what's more exhilarating than gaining understanding? Well, besides truly kinky sex.

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 6:45:52 PM

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The Harlequin for the millionth time, Peter is the Wolf and Shyla the Pink Mouse (webcomics), The Black Dagger Brotherhood and various erotica from Jaid Black, Laurie O Clair, Kit Tunstall and Lora Leigh < -.- I think I need another hobby

Oooohhh.. love J.R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood series! :-)

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RE: what have you read, lately? - 2/19/2008 6:47:08 PM

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This month? Let's see, first I re-read "The Tempest" and "Romeo and Juliette" by Shakespeare, because the local 'fest is doing them this summer. (I'll be doing props and set peices for them)

"Illegal Alliens" by Nick Pollotta and Phil Foglio. It's a sort of american version of HHGTTG, a science fiction comedy, in this case about first contact, and Earth's desperate attempt to become a part of the "galactic club."

"Checkpoint Lambda" by Murray Leinster. Written in the mid 60's, it's a sort of science fiction version of "Die Hard." Good two-fisted adventure!

"Mars Crossing" by Geoffery A. Landis. Written by an engineer involved in the latest spacesuit designs, the book is about a stranded expidition to Mars that treks o quarter of the way around the red planet to reach a possible return vehicle. Except one of them is willing to kill to extend the supplies... Very tense!

"The Vampire: His Kith and Kin" by Montegue Summers. THE definative volume on vampire myth. (and a bit of a test of my flagging Latin skills) Still, facinating stuff. Leave Hollywood far behind... this is the real deal!

"Distant Wanderers" by Bruce Dorminey. The story of the scientists involved in the search for exo-solar planets, and the techniques they are useing to detect them.

"The Art of Richard Powers" by Jane Frank. An art book based on the title artist, the man responsible for all those surreal science fiction book covers from the 60's and 70's. Brilliant images! The man ranks right up there with Geiger and Dali, IMHO.

And if I can finish Distant Wanderers, I'm still planning on taking in a couple of "Usagi Yojimbo" graphic novels. (Samuari Rabbit) I'm also planning on "World War Z." Which several friends have recommended.

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