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busterb · 10-12-2005, 08:04 PM

One World, Ready or Not. By W. Greider. Don't think I'll make the finish.

wolf · 10-12-2005, 09:41 PM

Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and The Crusades)

Everybody needs to read this.

Seriously.

kelliekd · 10-12-2005, 09:59 PM

Sorry, I admit that i haven't read the whole thread yet, but is anyone still reading or finished the Dark Tower series? I am in the midst of Song Of Susannah, but it is an audiobook, therefore VERY slow going. I am just hoping that the end is not a bust, i read the poem the series is based on by Robert Browning (I think), and the ending doesn't leave much to anticipate. Besides that I am reading The Jungle and Slaughterhouse Five.

Clodfobble · 10-12-2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kelliekd

...is anyone still reading or finished the Dark Tower series?

I'm waiting for the last one to come out in trade paperback. I enjoyed the new additions to the series but had several eye-rolling moments in Song of Susannah. The ending is worth it, but there's a little section about 3/4ths of the way through that I just couldn't take seriously. You'll know it when you get there.

I'm reading Zodiac, the least-known work by Neal Stephenson, and I'm enjoying it very much. I think it was marketed poorly--the cover calls it an "eco-thriller," but it's totally not. Environmentalism (which is totally not my thing) is not what this book is about.

crossfire · 10-15-2005, 04:56 PM

harry potter 2 is the best

Urbane Guerrilla · 10-18-2005, 05:28 AM

I didn't like HP 2 or 3 as much as HP 1 and 4. Books 5 and 6 are at least as strong as Book 4.

wolf · 10-18-2005, 11:34 AM

Entebbe by Iddo Netanyahu (youngest brother of Yoni and Bibi)

kelliekd · 10-18-2005, 09:38 PM

I think one of the coolest things about Harry Potter is that the books grow with the kids they were written for. It gets more intense and in-depth as the kids that started reading the series grow old enough to understand.

I am half-way through Song Of Susannah, and they just now jumped to Jake and Callahan, frustrating because they are my favorite characters.

lumberjim · 10-18-2005, 09:41 PM

I have been listening to the Enders Game books. I'm on the last of the original series 'Chilren of the Mind' at present. Orson Scott Card is the friggin Man.

footfootfoot · 10-18-2005, 09:59 PM

the plot against america / philip roth

guns, germs, and steel / jared diamond

a history of early christianity/ bart? erdman

DanaC · 10-19-2005, 11:09 AM

I am currently reading three books:

"Cnut; England's Viking King" (history)
An historical novel called "The Last Kingdom"set in 9th century Britain,
by Bernard Cornwell ( who writes fabulous historical fiction if anyone likes that sort of thing. He writes around all periods, from Dark ages through to second world war)

and "An Introduction to Latin" (text book)

Am also rather enjoying "Possessing the Secret of Joy" by Alice Walker (of Colour Purple fame)

For some reason I have an annoying ( to me) habit of getting interested in several books at a time hehe
Mostly though I am reading Cnut, because I know very little about him. My knowledge of that period doesnt really stretch further back than Edward the Confessor. Next I want to find a book about Aethelred ( The Unready :P) and then I think Athelstan ( 1st King to unite all England )

Trilby · 10-22-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

"Cnut; England's Viking King" (history)

I totally read that wrong the first time through.

I'm re-reading A World Lit Only By Fire. Fabulous, remarkable, readable book. Also, Travesties, by Stoppard.

wolf · 10-19-2005, 02:17 PM

It Takes a Family - Rick Santorum

Yes, really.

Autographed copy.

Troubleshooter · 10-22-2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

It Takes a Family - Rick Santorum

Yes, really.

Autographed copy.

It's research right? A deeper look into a fractured mind? Looking under a long unmoved rock?

Troubleshooter · 10-22-2005, 12:33 PM

Book 11 of the Whale of Time series, A knife of Dreams.

I broke the three book threshold and there's no stopping, no going back...

10-12-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	One World, Ready or Not. By W. Greider. Don't think I'll make the finish. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

10-12-2005, 09:41 PM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and The Crusades) Everybody needs to read this. Seriously. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-18-2005, 05:28 AM	#6
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	I didn't like HP 2 or 3 as much as HP 1 and 4. Books 5 and 6 are at least as strong as Book 4. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

10-18-2005, 11:34 AM	#7
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Entebbe by Iddo Netanyahu (youngest brother of Yoni and Bibi) __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-18-2005, 09:41 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I have been listening to the Enders Game books. I'm on the last of the original series 'Chilren of the Mind' at present. Orson Scott Card is the friggin Man. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-12-2005, 09:59 PM	#3
kelliekd Internet window-shopper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ga Posts: 37	Sorry, I admit that i haven't read the whole thread yet, but is anyone still reading or finished the Dark Tower series? I am in the midst of Song Of Susannah, but it is an audiobook, therefore VERY slow going. I am just hoping that the end is not a bust, i read the poem the series is based on by Robert Browning (I think), and the ending doesn't leave much to anticipate. Besides that I am reading The Jungle and Slaughterhouse Five.

10-15-2005, 04:56 PM	#5
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	harry potter 2 is the best

10-18-2005, 09:38 PM	#8
kelliekd Internet window-shopper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ga Posts: 37	I think one of the coolest things about Harry Potter is that the books grow with the kids they were written for. It gets more intense and in-depth as the kids that started reading the series grow old enough to understand. I am half-way through Song Of Susannah, and they just now jumped to Jake and Callahan, frustrating because they are my favorite characters.

10-18-2005, 09:59 PM	#10
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	the plot against america / philip roth guns, germs, and steel / jared diamond a history of early christianity/ bart? erdman __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-19-2005, 11:09 AM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I am currently reading three books: "Cnut; England's Viking King" (history) An historical novel called "The Last Kingdom"set in 9th century Britain, by Bernard Cornwell ( who writes fabulous historical fiction if anyone likes that sort of thing. He writes around all periods, from Dark ages through to second world war) and "An Introduction to Latin" (text book) Am also rather enjoying "Possessing the Secret of Joy" by Alice Walker (of Colour Purple fame) For some reason I have an annoying ( to me) habit of getting interested in several books at a time hehe Mostly though I am reading Cnut, because I know very little about him. My knowledge of that period doesnt really stretch further back than Edward the Confessor. Next I want to find a book about Aethelred ( The Unready :P) and then I think Athelstan ( 1st King to unite all England ) Last edited by DanaC; 10-19-2005 at 11:10 AM. Reason: Misspell

10-19-2005, 02:17 PM	#13
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It Takes a Family - Rick Santorum Yes, really. Autographed copy. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-22-2005, 12:33 PM	#15
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Book 11 of the Whale of Time series, A knife of Dreams. I broke the three book threshold and there's no stopping, no going back... __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

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