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LadyHibiscus -> What are you reading? (11/22/2005 8:20:09 PM)
Okay, today I read the posts of TWO men who had not only not read "Othello", they had not heard of it, and DID NOT CARE! A younger friend of mine never read James Joyce, or heard of him. Please, tell me that you are reading!! TV Guide? Danielle Steele novel? Financial Times? I recently finished SOCK by Penn Jillette, and SUBURBAN SAFARI by Hannah Holmes. Francine, advocating cultural literacy at ANY level!

BlkTallFullfig -> RE: What are you reading? (11/22/2005 9:55:06 PM)
The Art of Sensual Female Dominance by Claudia Varrin. I like it a lot so far. M

fyreredsub -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 3:54:12 AM)
life expectancy...dean koontz

Littlepita -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 4:25:01 AM)
Right now a really great BDSM story my Sir has tasked me to read.

sunshine333 -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 4:46:17 AM)
do cookbooks count? i mean ... tomorrow is thanksgiving. ... grins ... busily, sunshine

Quivver -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 5:05:16 AM)
Sigh, .... I am in dire need of a bookstore run. I'm rereading .. Harlot by the Side of the Road, as my primary History of the Arabs Nomads of Gor .... all on the second or third read. Master had me read a fantastic book while I was visiting called Judas my Brother, not for everyone due to it's unique look at Christianity yet it painted a quite a picutre. Q

JohnWarren -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 5:18:42 AM)
Open next to my bed at various stages of completion Crossbones by Kathy Reichs. A forensics science novel Out of the House of Life by Chelsey Yarbro. Part of a series of vampire novels Flashman and the Dragon by George Frasier. Humourous historical fiction On my Palm Pilot courtesty of the Gutenburg project The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

RosaB -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 7:38:53 AM)
On my commute I'm reading "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey At home, I'm reading back and forth between "Lincoln's Melancholy" by Joshua Wolf Shenk "Matisse The Master" by Hillary Spurling But I read fluff as well, not too fluffy, but I like a balance. I wouldn't be caught anywhere without something to read, even if I go to the movies alone and I have a long wait, I have reading material with me. It just so happened that I saw the above listed books on the best seller's cart at my library and couldn't resist checking them out especially since Lincoln has always fascinated me as does depression and artistic personalities like Matisse. The Frey book (an autobiographycal account of one mans life of self abuse) is a real page turner, I highly recommend it. I've only read a few pages of Lincoln and Matisse, so I can't really comment as to whether these accounts are worth the time just yet. I've never understood people that don't enjoy reading. Reading is like breathing to me. Rosa

RosaB -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 7:46:30 AM)
I've read about a dozen Koontz books. I'm trying to remember which story this one was about. Was it the one where the guy's life was told to expect tragic events to happen on certain dates? Just trying to remember. I'm a fan of Koonz, I have a few books at home that I haven't read yet. Rosa quote: ORIGINAL: fyreredsub life expectancy...dean koontz

Aileen68 -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 8:03:51 AM)
Right now I'm reading Tess of the D'Urbervilles, A Walk in the Woods (Bill Bryson), Memoirs of a Geisha (for the third time...love it), and Vermeer, A view of Delft. I always read at least three books at once and they are usually very different. I pick what I'll read based on my mood at the time.

LadyHibiscus -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 8:10:19 AM)
Thanks, everyone! I am Relieved! Back in the day, when I was a young teacher, I wanted my smart kids to read smart books, and not waste their time on Sweet Valley High. I changed my mind, though, and now I am happy to see anyone reading anything! John, how hard is it to read on a Palm? I see folks using them, but the print seems so tiny! Next, I have Underground, by Don Delillo. We'll see, I am not wildly fond of his stuff, but it came recommended. :)F

sub4hire -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 8:35:58 AM)
quote: do cookbooks count? Hehe, I'm with sunshine. I'm always trying new recipes. Used to teach a gourmet cooking class. I'm odd, I know it and I admit it, but generally I read textbook's. I figure if I'm spending the time I should be learning something rather than attempting to live out someone's fantasies.

JohnWarren -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 9:34:35 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus John, how hard is it to read on a Palm? I see folks using them, but the print seems so tiny! There is an option that doubles the size of the text, but I still have to use glasses. Still, it's great to be able to read in long lines or when waiting at the doctor's office. Publishers sell books for the Palm but those are expensive. I download mine from http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/ and use a program that came with the Palm to upload them.

perverseangelic -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 9:46:32 AM)
George R R Martin's _Feast for Crows_ I've been waiting -ages- for it to come out. Of course, I've missplaced my book and can't seem to FIND it right now. Grrrr.

KCMOLucky -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 10:12:27 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus Back in the day, when I was a young teacher, I wanted my smart kids to read smart books, and not waste their time on Sweet Valley High. OMG, Sweet Valley High was one of my favorite series...lol. I've always loved to read, and been quite good at. I was tested for aptitude and comprehension when I was in the 4th grade, and I was graded(?) as having a 12+ grade reading level. I read Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in the 6th grade, and John Steinbeck's East of Eden (my favorite book to this day) in the 8th. Here lately I've put down the classics and enjoy Nora Roberts/ J.D. Robb. She's by far the one who keeps my attention these days. Plus, she puts out books almost as fast as I read them. John Sandford and Barbara Taylor Bradford are also among my tops, because they do series, and I like that. What I'm reading right now: Terry McMillian's "A Day Late and a Dollar Short" Tim Sandlin's "Honey, Don't"

Royce -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 10:27:26 AM)
Right now I'm listening to an unabridged copy of Stephen King’s Bag of Bones. I love to read and have never tried to listen to a whole book read by a narrator. At nearly 24 hours of narration I don’t expect to save much time over reading it, but I can listen while I do other things.

fyreredsub -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 10:35:56 AM)
yes, thats it exactly quote: ORIGINAL: RosaB I've read about a dozen Koontz books. I'm trying to remember which story this one was about. Was it the one where the guy's life was told to expect tragic events to happen on certain dates? Just trying to remember. I'm a fan of Koonz, I have a few books at home that I haven't read yet. Rosa quote: ORIGINAL: fyreredsub life expectancy...dean koontz

RosaB -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 10:51:53 AM)
yes, thats it exactly quote: ORIGINAL: RosaB I've read about a dozen Koontz books. I'm trying to remember which story this one was about. Was it the one where the guy's life was told to expect tragic events to happen on certain dates? Just trying to remember. I'm a fan of Koonz, I have a few books at home that I haven't read yet. Rosa ---------------------------------------------- quote: ORIGINAL: fyreredsub life expectancy...dean koontz ---------------------------------------------- Cool, thanks. It would be silly for me to say that was a great one, since just about every single one of his books are fabulous reads, but I loved it for sure. Problem with reading Koontz for me though, is I have to do it in small doses, twice a year or so, otherwise I wouldn't sleep good at night.[:o] PS Francine, Your in response you your thanking us for our response, I'd like to say thank you for asking a great question. [:)] ...... Also, years ago I worked as a children's librarian and believe it or not many of my co-workers had little interest in reading. Go figure. Rosa

RosaB -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 11:05:56 AM)
Ok, I was within the time limit to edit my post and wasn't able, now when you read that response to Francine, you will be scratching your head just as I am. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr It should have read like this: PS Francine, in response to your thanking us for our responses, I'd like to say thank your for asking a great question. ...... Also, years ago I worked as a children's librarian and believe it or not, many of my co-workers had little interest in reading. Go figure.

luvdragonx -> RE: What are you reading? (11/23/2005 11:10:57 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: perverseangelic George R R Martin's _Feast for Crows_ I've been waiting -ages- for it to come out. Of course, I've missplaced my book and can't seem to FIND it right now. Grrrr. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it out already?????????? Going to the bookstore NOW.

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