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wolf · 07-31-2008, 09:08 AM

Egyptian Book of the Dead - E.A. Wallis Budge translation

Eldest - Christopher Paolini

Flint · 07-31-2008, 11:31 AM

A Whack to the Side of the Head

Read about it on the Ask The Headhunter website, then my wife found a copy at the thrift store.

It's supposed to promote creative thinking/help you to break out of your restrictive thought patterns.

Griff · 07-31-2008, 11:43 AM

I finished Stonehenge by Robert Cornwell yesterday. It turned out to be an interesting exploration of religion, government, and human nature. Good stuff/ recommended.

Shawnee123 · 07-31-2008, 11:42 AM

You? Restrictive thought patterns? That's almost as bad as saying MY thoughts are restricted...my free associating brain is what usually gets me into trouble, or gets me jokes, in the first place!

Flint · 07-31-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

You? Restrictive thought patterns?

I know, I know. But like I said she saw it at the thrift store, so we bought it for like 99 cents.

Stress Puppy · 08-04-2008, 07:48 PM

Currently reading: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. Just finished: Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. Last week was: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk.

Next on the list is Children of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Stardust by Neil Gaiman, then God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Rant by Chuck Palahniuk, then another trip to the book store. Thinking of picking up a collection of H.P. Lovecraft.

Chocolatl · 08-04-2008, 08:39 PM

Just picked up Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, and am very much looking forward to how the series ends!

Chocolatl · 08-05-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolatl

Just picked up Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, and am very much looking forward to how the series ends!

I ended up staying up the whole night to read the book through, and finished the 700+ page beast around 6:30 this morning.

I was very disappointed with the twist the series took at the end. I think I'd rather pretend this book never happened than see the story end so oddly.

Is there a literary equivalent of "jumping the shark"?

glatt · 08-05-2008, 11:03 AM

Just read Water for Elephants it was good. About a guy in the circus.

Last night, I started Honeymoon with my Brother, about a guy who gets dumped just before his wedding, but the reception and honeymoon are already paid for, so he has a big party with all his friends and family, and then goes on the honeymoon trip with his brother. Too soon to tell if it's any good.

Stress Puppy · 08-05-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolatl

I ended up staying up the whole night to read the book through, and finished the 700+ page beast around 6:30 this morning.

I was very disappointed with the twist the series took at the end. I think I'd rather pretend this book never happened than see the story end so oddly.

Is there a literary equivalent of "jumping the shark"?

I don't know if there's been a phrase coined for it, but I've seen it in a few series. Dune, for instance. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as well.

I tend to be very leery of a series when the series wasn't planned out in its entirety ahead of time. For instance, Lord of the Rings. Love it. Was written as one huge book, then broken down by publishers so the public would actually read it. But when the author is just trying to come up with more ideas for a character to do to milk the success of a previous novel ...

DanaC · 08-05-2008, 01:41 AM

@ Stress Puppy. I went through a lovecraft phase not so long ago. Most satisfying. When I read Lovecraft's stories, I connect instantly with that feeling I used to get as a kid, sitting up in the middle of the night, reading whatever odd book I had grabbed from the big bookcase. Usually a little spooky, mostly old and forgotten books. No other author connects me as much to that feeling.

Stress Puppy · 08-05-2008, 09:10 AM

When I lived in Rhode Island, I was literally a few miles from his grave in Swan Point Cemetery. Which, I might add, is a very beautiful place to take a walk.

Tink · 08-05-2008, 10:06 AM

The Long Walk Home by Will North.

Set in Wales. Some great visual descriptions. I'd love to go someday as that is my family heritage. Welsh, British, Scottish. A British Isles mutt I am.

Flint · 08-05-2008, 10:11 AM

In case I never mentioned it here...that one time that I was tripping out about our inaccurate ideas about historical people/events...it was because I was reading Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

Radar · 08-05-2008, 05:50 PM

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. I must admit, this book is excellent. It's refreshing to see someone that explains how to become rich but who also says there are no shortcuts, and it won't be easy, and it will take about 7 years.

He gives step-by-step instructions without being vague or ambiguous. He's very clear and his plan works 100% of the time.

07-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Egyptian Book of the Dead - E.A. Wallis Budge translation Eldest - Christopher Paolini __________________ 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

07-31-2008, 11:31 AM	#2
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	A Whack to the Side of the Head Read about it on the Ask The Headhunter website, then my wife found a copy at the thrift store. It's supposed to promote creative thinking/help you to break out of your restrictive thought patterns. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

07-31-2008, 11:43 AM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I finished Stonehenge by Robert Cornwell yesterday. It turned out to be an interesting exploration of religion, government, and human nature. Good stuff/ recommended. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-31-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You? Restrictive thought patterns? That's almost as bad as saying MY thoughts are restricted...my free associating brain is what usually gets me into trouble, or gets me jokes, in the first place! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#6
Stress Puppy Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 359	Currently reading: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. Just finished: Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. Last week was: Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Next on the list is Children of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Stardust by Neil Gaiman, then God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, then Rant by Chuck Palahniuk, then another trip to the book store. Thinking of picking up a collection of H.P. Lovecraft. __________________ ~Stress Puppy~ Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur

08-04-2008, 08:39 PM	#7
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	Just picked up Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, and am very much looking forward to how the series ends!

08-05-2008, 11:03 AM	#9
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Just read Water for Elephants it was good. About a guy in the circus. Last night, I started Honeymoon with my Brother, about a guy who gets dumped just before his wedding, but the reception and honeymoon are already paid for, so he has a big party with all his friends and family, and then goes on the honeymoon trip with his brother. Too soon to tell if it's any good.

08-05-2008, 01:41 AM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	@ Stress Puppy. I went through a lovecraft phase not so long ago. Most satisfying. When I read Lovecraft's stories, I connect instantly with that feeling I used to get as a kid, sitting up in the middle of the night, reading whatever odd book I had grabbed from the big bookcase. Usually a little spooky, mostly old and forgotten books. No other author connects me as much to that feeling.

08-05-2008, 09:10 AM	#12
Stress Puppy Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 359	When I lived in Rhode Island, I was literally a few miles from his grave in Swan Point Cemetery. Which, I might add, is a very beautiful place to take a walk. __________________ ~Stress Puppy~ Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur

08-05-2008, 10:06 AM	#13
Tink Why oh why? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 186	The Long Walk Home by Will North. Set in Wales. Some great visual descriptions. I'd love to go someday as that is my family heritage. Welsh, British, Scottish. A British Isles mutt I am.

08-05-2008, 10:11 AM	#14
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	In case I never mentioned it here...that one time that I was tripping out about our inaccurate ideas about historical people/events...it was because I was reading Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-05-2008, 05:50 PM	#15
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. I must admit, this book is excellent. It's refreshing to see someone that explains how to become rich but who also says there are no shortcuts, and it won't be easy, and it will take about 7 years. He gives step-by-step instructions without being vague or ambiguous. He's very clear and his plan works 100% of the time. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

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