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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 5:48:45 PM   
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And I have yet to finish a Shakespeare - I've tried several.


That is because it was never intended to be read.  It is supposed to be watched.  One of the few times that I suggest just, "Watch the movie."  Or see if a local college or high school is putting on one of the plays. 

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"Something with either spaceships or dragons in it. Bonus points for both."


Ooo - titles of books that have both?


Between Planets by Heinlein

Dragon Space

Samatha Warren books


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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 6:46:27 PM   
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I'm currently reading "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling.

How is that? I haven't tried it yet.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 6:49:13 PM   
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Why not have the best of all in one? The Space Dragons' Critique of Pure Reason...

I was pretty sure you were joking, but a hopeful part of me did check Amazon, thinking I'd found the perfect gift for a colleague!

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 6:54:52 PM   
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ORIGINAL: theshytype

And I have yet to finish a Shakespeare - I've tried several.



That is because it was never intended to be read.  It is supposed to be watched.  One of the few times that I suggest just, "Watch the movie."  Or see if a local college or high school is putting on one of the plays. 


I have to totally second Aylee on this one! Seeing Shakespeare is worlds apart from reading him.

If your travels ever bring you to Washington, our Shakespeare Theatre is a true gem.

I love the movie versions of Henry V (Branagh) and Richard III (McKellan).

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 7:01:59 PM   
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ORIGINAL: dcnovice

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ORIGINAL: theshytype

And I have yet to finish a Shakespeare - I've tried several.



That is because it was never intended to be read.  It is supposed to be watched.  One of the few times that I suggest just, "Watch the movie."  Or see if a local college or high school is putting on one of the plays. 


I have to totally second Aylee on this one! Seeing Shakespeare is worlds apart from reading him.

If your travels ever bring you to Washington, our Shakespeare Theatre is a true gem.

I love the movie versions of Henry V (Branagh) and Richard III (McKellan).



Having a undergrad minor in dramatic arts, I learned to appreciate reading the plays as well as performing them. The bonus in reading the works of Shakespeare comes from having access to copies of his various folios of his plays and sonnets. I have one copy of his complete works that are from his first folio, and one from the third. There are differences in each play, since he had a tendency to rework the piece to suit the audience he was targeting with each production.

There are some drama professors who insist that the way Othello killed Desdemona by shoving his cock in her mouth and suffocating her. There are implications of this in the first folio work.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 7:05:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		I read just about anything these days. The kindle free books has made it super easy. If I don't like a book I just remove it and pick another. However I've always read chick lit, thrillers/mysteries, and supernatural books.

I go through phases, sometimes I'm drawn to non-fiction or something else. Most of the time I just happen to stumble across an author I really enjoy and read everything I can get my hands on. If it's funny that's an extra added plus.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 7:06:28 PM   
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Having a undergrad minor in dramatic arts, I learned to appreciate reading the plays as well as performing them. The bonus in reading the works of Shakespeare comes from having access to copies of his various folios of his plays and sonnets. I have one copy of his complete works that are from his first folio, and one from the third. There are differences in each play, since he had a tendency to rework the piece to suit the audience he was targeting with each production.

There are some drama professors who insist that the way Othello killed Desdemona by shoving his cock in her mouth and suffocating her. There are implications of this in the first folio work.

Oh, I don't deny the value of reading! But I think the old boy is done a disservice when the only encounter with his artistry, particularly for kids, is via print.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 8:53:35 PM   
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I'm currently reading "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling.

How is that? I haven't tried it yet.

I don't read J.K. Rowling and never have but I think a lot of folks are reading this hoping it will be similar to the "Harry Potter" series or that they'll like it as much. My staff and I have discussed on several occasions that seemingly none of us have encountered a library patron who has reported liking it yet. I swear, 9.5 out of 10 have viscerally disliked it. I can't speak to it personally but that's the reviews we get at the circulation desk.........luci

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/4/2013 10:33:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		I read a lot of history and political philosophy-type books, sprinkled with a number of law review articles, preferably on issues in criminal law or procedure (my particular favorite is the self-incrimination clause). I also read a lot of the classics, from The Iliad to more modern works. My favorite authors are probably Arthur Conan Doyle, David Halberstam, and Francis Fukuyama, though.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 4:51:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have such a problem with writing sentences , but I am a great reader and my understand of
what I read is off the charts!

I read everything from science fiction such as Issac Asinoff <<name spell so wrong to all type of history to Amercian both
african amercian studies to the 'Chocolate Touch it is one great book it is the childs version Of King Mydust!

romance to sexy books, anything I can get my hands on, I am a proud owner of a Library Card and I use it so much!
I buy books at library sales I love the feel of the paper moving through my fingers the books on the reading tablet are no fun
owning a book is best!

I am an artist so I buy and borrow books on self taught art studies!

So it is one grand thing to know how to read!

Mons ( happy New Years everyone and happy reading )

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 5:37:13 AM   
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Reading for me is like music and is very much dependant on mood, I usually have at least 2 books on the go and chop and change them according to how I feel at any particular time, presently I am reading The God delusion by Richard dawkin and South, a memoir of Shackleton's endurance voyage, both great reads on differing levels.
And I agree with a previous reply, e-books of any type just don't cut it for me, there is something about the feel and smell of a real book that draws you in that I just don't get with e-books.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 11:19:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the tip! Washington is on my list of travels, so I may have to check it out.

I can see how his work can be better appreciated through theater.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 1:32:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		If it has words in a language I can understand, chances are good that I would read it.
Not having at least a dozen books lined up to be read, in addition to the re-reads and school stuff, makes me anxious.

My preferences change, but fantasy, mystery, and science are enduring favourites.

I want to like historical fiction, but more often than not inaccuracies in the books drive me to distraction. If somebody can recommend something really well researched I would appreciate it.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 1:38:34 PM   
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I want to like historical fiction, but more often than not inaccuracies in the books drive me to distraction. If somebody can recommend something really well researched I would appreciate it.


Have you considered alternative history instead?  Eric Flint's 1632 series or the Islands in the Sea of Time series by S.M. Stirling?

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 1:56:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Alternative history is something I can do.I will check those out. Thanks Aylee.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 2:09:24 PM   
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I'm currently reading "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling.

How is that? I haven't tried it yet.

I don't read J.K. Rowling and never have but I think a lot of folks are reading this hoping it will be similar to the "Harry Potter" series or that they'll like it as much. My staff and I have discussed on several occasions that seemingly none of us have encountered a library patron who has reported liking it yet. I swear, 9.5 out of 10 have viscerally disliked it. I can't speak to it personally but that's the reviews we get at the circulation desk.........luci


Yeah....I tried to read it. I got through the first chapter and personally found it utterly boring. Thankfully I got it from the library so I just took it back. I'm to the point of trying to read fiction books that I'm convinced that I just don't like fiction anymore like I used to when I was young. I'm the opposite as I was then Now I like nonfiction, historical, science, biographies, stuff I hated and found boring as a kid. Now I can't get enough of it and wished I would have paid more attention in school.


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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 8:46:22 PM   
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I want to like historical fiction, but more often than not inaccuracies in the books drive me to distraction. If somebody can recommend something really well researched I would appreciate it.


Anything written by Allan Eckert is good here. In fact, despite the presence of dialogue and other details that I don't know how he could have discovered, his books are in the nonfiction section of my local library. He primarily deals with the American frontier in the late 1700s-early 1800s (in other words, Tennesse, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and a few forays into other states).

Another recommendation I have is Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series (the first book of seven is The First Man In Rome). It deals with Ancient Rome, around the time of the end of the Republic.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/5/2013 10:01:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		My daughter bought me the new Anthony Bourdain book, "Medium Raw" for Christmas but I haven't started reading it yet. I am going to start it tonight when I go to bed shortly. I've read his past books and saw him live and laughed like crazy. I'm hoping to do the same with this book.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/6/2013 5:26:22 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Aylee

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ORIGINAL: theshytype

And I have yet to finish a Shakespeare - I've tried several.


That is because it was never intended to be read.  It is supposed to be watched.  One of the few times that I suggest just, "Watch the movie."  Or see if a local college or high school is putting on one of the plays. 

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ORIGINAL: kalikshama

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"Something with either spaceships or dragons in it. Bonus points for both."


Ooo - titles of books that have both?


Between Planets by Heinlein

Dragon Space

Samatha Warren books


There's The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance as well.

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RE: What kind of books do you like reading? - 1/6/2013 6:10:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		I tend to enjoy most anything well written. I am not drawn to science fiction or fantasy type writing, for whatever reason. Tolkien's books where just about the only exception to that rule. I discovered them in my childhood and fell in love with them. I've kept the set ever since.

One of the downfalls of the job I've had since July 2001 and the commute involved, combined with living here on my little farmette, annnnnd having my own business on the side......I've neglected the joy of reading. I tend to end up with text books more than, for fun, books.

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