Feynman is my HERO!Quote:
Originally Posted by Randi
I hope you have "What Do You Care What Other People Think?". It is the follow up to SYJ!
He was a character and real smart dude!:D
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Feynman is my HERO!Quote:
Originally Posted by Randi
I hope you have "What Do You Care What Other People Think?". It is the follow up to SYJ!
He was a character and real smart dude!:D
I would love to read "Memoirs of a Geisha". I'd also like to read "The Great Gatsby" again. Read it in high school and again in college because it was assigned - I'd like to read it again, just because. I just finished "The Last Juror" by John Grisham, which I got at Half Price Books :)
I also have a book on diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorders that I need to read for work. Part of my job involves reviewing rehabilitation therapy services for medical appropriateness, and I need to learn more about autism, especially about treatments.
How odd... you and John liking the same author!! :eek: :D
I have not come across "What Do You Care What Other People Think", but there are some Science books - guess they are a bit heavy for me to read. ;)
Nice to hear that there is another bookaholic out there. I sniff my books too :D I especially love the smell of shiny papered coffee table books. It's heaven!Quote:
Originally Posted by elizabethann
I read the Plague Dogs some time ago and I really enjoyed it. Very much along the lines of Watership Down. There was an animated movie made of it that ended horribly - I was aghast! :eek: Book's ending was much better.Quote:
Originally Posted by elizabethann
Right now I'm reading Isabel Allende's "Paula". It is excellent!
I'm a bit compulsive about my reading and keep lists of the books I would like to read, the books I would like to own if I don't have them already AND the books I have read. I'm nuts! :D
I haven't started it yet, but I bought Adrift, by Steven Callahan to read on the train when I go on vacation. His story was featured on National Geographic Explorer - an account of 76 days lost at sea in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized just 6 days from port.
I love true adventure stories.
I haven't read a hobby book for awhile, but right now for summer reading ( :rolleyes: ) I'm reading "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time". I'm not sure how I feel about it yet, it's a rather odd story. :/
I had that as a talking book and I used to listen to it in the car on the way to work. I found the story absolutely gripping, but I was exhausted by the time I got to work some days!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alysser
DUDE, That was a great book. I had to stop reading it every so often to try and figure out what I would do, This guy showed great smarts during his ordeal.Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
That book is one reason that I make sure all my "emergency" stuff is in order.:eek:
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Check into any Mt Everest story if you like adventure and drama.
They are even more interesting in the early days of climbing-now the equipment is a zillion times better that what the had back then!:eek:
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Originally Posted by elizabethann
That’s how I am, also. I do go to the library on occasion, but I want to read a book when I choose, not when they tell me I can have it for these 2 weeks. Books are my one luxury - I have a stack of books waiting to be read, and pretty much add to it weekly.
I normally prefer non-fiction, but over the past few months have read some amazing works of fiction.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Synopsis:
January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.
Beach Trip by Cathy Holton
I read her first two books. This third is different, but just as good. Four college roommates, getting together on an island off the Carolina coast 23 years later.
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
This is her first book, and it is wonderful. Set in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960s – just when the Civil Rights movement was gearing up.
I really had great difficulty putting any of these books down.
Are any of you readers out there fans of Shirley Jackson? Most people just know her from the short story "The Lottery" that they had to read in school, but she has written some fabulous novels and short stories besides that. If you love strangeness with a little chill of supernatural read either, "The Haunting of Hill House", "The Sundial", or "We Have Always Lived in the Castle".
"Raising Demons" and "Life Among the Savages" are two books that are based on her family life with 5 children, many cats and one large dopey dog. They are hilarious and guaranteed a LOL experience. I can't say enough about her writing.
Cathy
Yeager-Chuck Yeager's biography is a rocking good read. That man was blessed with luck and timing!
The Climb- This was written by A Boukreev as another "view" to the '96 Everst tragedy. Boukreev took a lot of heat for his part in the tragedy-John Krakauer wrote "Into Thin Air" about the same subject.
Both good books.
If you want to read another climbing book that will make you stop and think?
Touching the Void-Yates and Simpson. The PBS documentary was brutal.
This would be a great Hollywood movie...
Indeed he was!! Unfortunately, I haven't got the one you mentioned, but I'll ask at the library. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
I've just finished reading the first Stieg Larsson book, I believe the title has been translated to "Millenium" I can really recommend it!! Oh, the joy of going to read the next two. :)
I brought a list of titles the library recently and got a few of them. One is "Dewey, the library cat". Another is "The art of racing in the rain". Now, I can't decide which of them to start on.
I just started the Harry Potter series this month, and am in the middle of the fourth book, now. I love them. The third one (Prisoner of Azkaban) is my favorite so far. I've kept up with the movies, including the seventh and most recent one, but didn't want to read the books until all the films were released. I'm not sure exactly what prompted me to start them now, but I'm glad I did. :)
Randi, I love the Stieg Larsson books. I've read the first two, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl who Played with Fire but have yet to read the last one, The Girl who Kicked the Hornets Nest. I plan to look and see if it available at a reasonable price as an e-book. (Bought myself an Amazon Kindle as an early Christmas gift :D)Quote:
Originally Posted by Randi
Can anyone tell me how their e-reader device does in rural areas?
as our cheap track phones signal doesnt pick up here in the house so im rather curious as to how a Kindle or whatever would do out here.
I live out in the sticks where cell phone reception is often dreadful but I have absolutely no problem using my Kindle to download and read ebook:Ds.
Don't know how it works in the States but here in the UK you can use wireless connection or/and the computer wi-fi. Failing that you can connect the Kindle to the computer & download that way.
I got mine today and am just loving it. :D Among the works I downloaded were the complete Shakespeare collection and The Illiad, both of which I would never have bought in book form, and best of all were completely free!
"In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson (he also wrote "Devil in the White City") The inner flap refers to his writing as "narrative non-fiction". It's non-fiction, but I think it's written in a way that makes one want to keep reading.
My mom read "The Help" for her book club, and she really liked it -- I asked her to let me read it before she returned it to the library. But my dad took it back, so now I'm on a waiting list for it.
I read "In the Garden of Beast" over the weekend. Could NOT put it down. It is on the best seller list as non-fiction. My book club did "The Help" last year - great book.Quote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
We are doing "George, Nicholas and Wilhelm" this week. Another really great read.
Woot! thank you for the info. i didnt know it could be done by computer also. now im not iffy about getting one in the future if a time presents itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisH
yep you cant beat free thats for sure :D
this what im reading: Wolf Legend - A Werewolf Novel though the PDFs are easier to read but her dA page is more up to date.
its not technically a book but oh well,, thought id post it anywho
I just noticed that someone mentioned a kindle e reader, my son is thinking of buying one from the states for me,are they really good, i am not sure i want to stop buying books, i kind of love having them, but the e reader makes sense, would be good for my arthritic hands not to have to hold a heavy book,and my eyesight is not the greatest ,need new glasses, so i gather you can make the text bigger, opinions would be appreciated, thanks.
Just finished homecoming by cathy kelly, enjoy her books,and now reading Mercy by jussi Adler-olsen, won this book and so far it is quite good ,different to what i normally read but good all the same.
Next book is Angelina Jolie's authorised autobiography by Andrew Norton, won this book also , will make interesting reading i think.
I recently read the entire Evergreen series in memory of Belva Plain - including her last book Heartwood. I had forgotten what a wonderful storyteller she was :)
Now I'm into Land of Painted Caves, Jane Auel - amazing detail, amazing research. I haven't read her books for several years and hope to pick up copies of Plains of Passage and Stone Shelters in Portland later this summer - missed those two in the series:) Auel writes about an incredible civilization in pre-historic Europe during the Ice Age - her characters are so advanced in so many ways - a lot to learn about leadership and managing relationships among co-habiting peoples. The series is named Earth's Children.
Some others read over the past months include: My Secret Daughter (forgot author name:confused:); and if you like Susanna Kearsley - The Rose Garden is excellent! I have read most of Kearsley's books and really enjoy the historical aspect of her stories.
Has anyone read Americans in Paris ... I'm curious ?
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Originally Posted by carole
I didn't think I'd like a kindle. I love BOOKS. (I have them all over my house, lol!) I love the feel of a book in my hand. I love the way an old book smells... I remember reading the Nancy Drew books from the library as a kid and how they smelled... it's such a unique smell.
However, I got a kindle for my birthday last week. I am LOVING IT. I have read 5 books already. I tuck it into my bag and read the 20 minutes before I start work. I read at lunchtime. I read while I wait for hubby to pick me up after work. I am amazed at how crisp the lettering is on the "page". I don't know what took me so long to get one of these.
ok i think you have me convinced already, just the price tag is a bit hefty straight up, as i usually buy most of my books second hand,but i think it would well pay for itself in the end, i think it will be gift to me though as i sure cannot afford one.
I debated a long time. But hubby insisted I actually GET a birthday gift this year since I usually do not. I got the one "with special offers" so it was about $25 less than the regular one. I'm not seeing any intrusiveness with the ads, so that was money well saved.
I've been reading lots of Scandinavian mysteries lately! Henning Mankell for one.. he has many books out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisH
Yes i love stieg larsson books, saw all the movies too,also have not read the first or last book, but won the second one, and really enjoyed it, i read them after seeing the movies, am looking forward to seeing the america version of the movie, Mercy the book i am reading at the moment is Scandinavian crime mystery, so far it is ok, but i think it will get better.
Which Scandinavian crime mystery are you reading now, Carole?
Pat it is called MERCY by Jussi Adler-Olsen, so far not exciting, but i think it will get that way only on page 63 of a 504 page book , so long way to go yet.:)
Thanks, Carole. I will watch for that one. I haven't seen books by Jussi Adler-Olsen here yet, but I will check at the mystery bookstore and the library.
I just finished reading "The Black Path" and before that "The Blood Spilt," both by Asa Larsson of Sweden. (The first A of Asa has a little circle over it, but I can't do that with my keyboard.)
is the writer related to stieg then? they both sound good books,what did you think of them, off to bed now to have a read before sleep.:)
Of Scandinavian writers, this couple is worth mentioning:
http://www.scandinavianbooks.com/cri...ll-wahloo.html
I've just begun reading 'The Ode Less Travelled' by Stephen Fry.
http://books.google.com/books/about/...d=uOKa9poDqwcC
Thank you, Randi. I've read some of their books. In fact, that reminds me I've been meaning to get to the next one "The Man on the Balcony," I think it's called. They're very good!Quote:
Originally Posted by Randi
I don't know if she's related to Stieg. I think Larsson is a pretty common name in Sweden. The books were quite gripping if very grim. Psychological mysteries sort of on the line of Ruth Rendell if you've read any of her books. VERY creepy, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by carole
If you haven't read The Help, it is wonderful.....They have made a movie from it which is due to come out in August. Also, Jeanette Walls ( I think that is her name) has written a couple of books which are great....The Glass Castle is the story of her life with her loving but irresponsible parents, and Half Broke Horses is the story of her grandmother's life on a ranch. Both are very, very good.
wel it appears my son wants to buy me an e reader for my birthday, which is not until december, but hey he can get it for me anytime, i won't be complaining, apparently he wants to buy a kindle from amazon, his partners sister has one and loves it.
I'm having a hard time putting it down! It's a fascinating, compelling story. The ambassador was on alert but others high up in the State Department couldn't or didn't want to hear it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
My mom took out from the library a book of poetry compiled by Caroline Kennedy. I am looking forward to reading it.
The library doesn't have it, and the mystery bookstore owner had never heard of it or the author (right away she asked me "Is it Scandinavian?"). Today I found it on amazon.com, so I ordered it. It's coming from the U.K. and might take more than a month to get here!Quote:
Originally Posted by carole