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07-30-2008, 09:47 AM | #1172 |
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Just finished Don't Cry for Me Aberystwyth by Malcolm Pryce.
Fourth in a series. Superb, all of them. Complex plots, improbable but well rounded characters, obscure motivation and a gorgeous noir twist on this Welsh seaside town. All feature Louie Knight, a private detective and a regular cast of dark and peculiar figures. |
07-30-2008, 03:06 PM | #1173 |
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Just finished "Odd Hours" by Dean Koontz. Book 4 in the Odd Thomas series. Another great read.
Can't wait for the final "Frankenstein" installment.
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07-30-2008, 09:14 PM | #1174 |
We have to go back, Kate!
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Lessee.....what am i reading now.....a Doctor Who novel (classic series) and a collection of Doctor Who short stories (Short Trips).
@SG, I know, I can see that's really surprised you:P |
07-31-2008, 05:55 AM | #1175 |
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I fell off my swivel chair.
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07-31-2008, 09:08 AM | #1176 |
Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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I just read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" recommended by my international book club (my sis in law and I exchange books when she comes home from NZ twice a year.)
A very interesting, very different book. I am drawn to the "slice of life" type stories, human condition with all our foibles. This book was written from the perspective of a 15 year old boy with Asperger's Syndrome.
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07-31-2008, 09:18 AM | #1177 |
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I really enjoyed that.
Little bits stuck with me for ages afterwards. |
07-31-2008, 09:24 AM | #1178 |
“Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo”
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This is good.
Deer Hunting with Jesus, by Joe Bageant http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dee...7339379/?itm=1 The photo essay which goes with the book above: http://www.coldtype.net/Assets.06/Es...206.JoePix.pdf His blog: http://www.joebageant.com/
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07-31-2008, 10:08 AM | #1179 |
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Egyptian Book of the Dead - E.A. Wallis Budge translation
Eldest - Christopher Paolini
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07-31-2008, 12:31 PM | #1180 |
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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.
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07-31-2008, 12:42 PM | #1181 |
Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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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!
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07-31-2008, 12:43 PM | #1182 |
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I finished Stonehenge by Robert Cornwell yesterday. It turned out to be an interesting exploration of religion, government, and human nature. Good stuff/ recommended.
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07-31-2008, 12:47 PM | #1183 |
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I know, I know. But like I said she saw it at the thrift store, so we bought it for like 99 cents.
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08-04-2008, 08:48 PM | #1184 |
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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.
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08-04-2008, 09:39 PM | #1185 |
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Just picked up Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, and am very much looking forward to how the series ends!
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