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limey · 10-05-2004, 04:46 PM

Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thomson
Natasha's Dance by Orlando Figes

limey · 10-05-2004, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I read Neil Gaiman's biography of Douglas Adams, so of course I had to reread the Hitchhiker's Guide. I'm currently up to book 4.

They're currently rerunning the Guide on BBC Radio 4, here's a link to related stuff.

Happy Monkey · 10-05-2004, 05:28 PM

I've been listening. Fun!

wolf · 10-14-2004, 03:41 PM

The American Leadership Tradition

Actually more interesting than it seems to be from the title. Takes a look at various moral issues across the political landscape, from Washington to Clinton, with side trips to visit Henry Clay, Booker T. Washington, and John D. Rockefeller.

Happy Monkey · 10-14-2004, 04:11 PM

At long last, I've started "The Blind Watchmaker" by Richard Dawkins. It's been on my "to read" pile for too long.

footfootfoot · 10-14-2004, 09:02 PM

Blazed through DaVinci code in about five or six hours. Very entertaining. I bet that guy is farting through silk.

wolf · 10-14-2004, 10:13 PM

I thought that was the lamest mystery story I've read in years, but all my hippy chick, new age friends swear it's the most significant thing they've read in years (probably a true statement on some of their parts).

Cyber Wolf · 10-15-2004, 06:52 AM

Once I break out of work today and get to the book store, I'll be buying and reading the 3rd issue of Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things (a comic graphic novel for those not in the know) and Terry Pratchett's new book Going Postal. I expect to get through both over the course of this weekend.

flippant · 10-16-2004, 05:36 PM

Rainer Rilke; took me hours to pick just one last night. Do Barnes and Noble employees ever look at you like you need to get a life? (I did put the remaining 49 books back before closing time)

wolf · 10-17-2004, 01:54 PM

I have an edition of Rilke (picked up off a clearance rack for a buck) that has the original German text on the left with the English translation on the facing page. The poems really do read better in German, but it's interesting to see how the translator worked, made word choices, and so on.

busterb · 10-17-2004, 02:29 PM

Frank G. Slaughter "Constantine" " The miracle of the flaming cross."

Trilby · 10-17-2004, 02:56 PM

the complete short stories of O. Henry. Say what you will, they make for good third-shift on the crazy ward reading.

slang · 10-25-2004, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

At long last, I've started "The Blind Watchmaker" by Richard Dawkins. It's been on my "to read" pile for too long.

Just pulled that up on Amazon. What an interesting array of reviews they have listed there.

One star......or five. Too bad I dont actually read books and instead prefer to watch Fox News. I might give it a go.

Kitsune · 10-25-2004, 09:46 AM

Jon Stewart's America -- has anyone else picked this one up, yet? I started cracking up the moment I opened the cover and saw the old school book check-in/out stamp on the inside cover.

I give it higher marks than The Onion's Our Dumb Century.

Happy Monkey · 10-25-2004, 09:50 AM

Any book banned by Wal*Mart has at least one thing going for it.

My favorite quote so far: "The Magna Carta was signed 1n 1215. This is, by law, the only thing you are required to know about it."

10-05-2004, 04:46 PM	#166
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thomson Natasha's Dance by Orlando Figes __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-05-2004, 05:28 PM	#168
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I've been listening. Fun! __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-14-2004, 03:41 PM	#169
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The American Leadership Tradition Actually more interesting than it seems to be from the title. Takes a look at various moral issues across the political landscape, from Washington to Clinton, with side trips to visit Henry Clay, Booker T. Washington, and John D. Rockefeller. __________________ 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

10-14-2004, 04:11 PM	#170
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	At long last, I've started "The Blind Watchmaker" by Richard Dawkins. It's been on my "to read" pile for too long. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-14-2004, 09:02 PM	#171
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	Blazed through DaVinci code in about five or six hours. Very entertaining. I bet that guy is farting through silk. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-14-2004, 10:13 PM	#172
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I thought that was the lamest mystery story I've read in years, but all my hippy chick, new age friends swear it's the most significant thing they've read in years (probably a true statement on some of their parts). __________________ 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

10-15-2004, 06:52 AM	#173
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	Once I break out of work today and get to the book store, I'll be buying and reading the 3rd issue of Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things (a comic graphic novel for those not in the know) and Terry Pratchett's new book Going Postal. I expect to get through both over the course of this weekend. __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

10-16-2004, 05:36 PM	#174
flippant shameless....so stop trying so hard....-me Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado location* Posts: 215	Rainer Rilke; took me hours to pick just one last night. Do Barnes and Noble employees ever look at you like you need to get a life? (I did put the remaining 49 books back before closing time)

10-17-2004, 01:54 PM	#175
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I have an edition of Rilke (picked up off a clearance rack for a buck) that has the original German text on the left with the English translation on the facing page. The poems really do read better in German, but it's interesting to see how the translator worked, made word choices, and so on. __________________ 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

10-17-2004, 02:29 PM	#176
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Frank G. Slaughter "Constantine" " The miracle of the flaming cross." __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch. Last edited by busterb; 10-17-2004 at 02:30 PM. Reason: add

10-17-2004, 02:56 PM	#177
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	the complete short stories of O. Henry. Say what you will, they make for good third-shift on the crazy ward reading. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-25-2004, 09:46 AM	#179
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Jon Stewart's America -- has anyone else picked this one up, yet? I started cracking up the moment I opened the cover and saw the old school book check-in/out stamp on the inside cover. I give it higher marks than The Onion's Our Dumb Century.

10-25-2004, 09:50 AM	#180
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Any book banned by Wal*Mart has at least one thing going for it. My favorite quote so far: "The Magna Carta was signed 1n 1215. This is, by law, the only thing you are required to know about it." __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

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