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Happy Monkey · 08-14-2008, 10:45 PM

Heh, thanks...

DanaC · 08-15-2008, 09:13 PM

I have returned to a book I got halfway through a couple of months ago: Child Workers in England, 1780-1820 by Katrina Honeyman. It's really very good. She's pretty much the last word on this subject at the moment. It only came out about a year ago and the research is extensive. What I find interesting is that she doesn't shy away from looking at the contribution those youngsters made to the massive industrial growth of that era.

Aliantha · 08-17-2008, 10:31 PM

Actually I've just finished reading it, but it was called, 'The Best Friends Guide to Pregnancy'. SG sent it to me. It was a good read. I'm going to make Dazza read it next so he knows how much I'm suffering for his offspring.

Shawnee123 · 08-21-2008, 11:43 AM

The past two weeks:

Leaving Dirty Jersey--a memoir of a meth and heroin addict

Loose Girl--a memoir of a loose girl

The Divorce Party--actually surprised me, I liked the story and the characters

Almost through Cider House Rules, and it is as good as people said and as I figured it would be!

Sundae · 08-21-2008, 11:57 AM

Just got a bag from the charity shop.
Mostly trashy crime novels - well, they were having a sale. A book for 10p? Can't turn it down - all you can buy for that is 10 penny sweets which don't last nearly as long and are worse for your teeth.

Will let you know as I wade through them.

I mourn the loss of my Leicester charity bookshop

The books were far more expensive but because the shelves give up their prizes more easily, treasures abounded.

wolf · 08-22-2008, 01:15 PM

It's been a busy couple of weeks.

I am now on vacation.

Which involves a lot of reading.

Dark Shadows: Dreams of the Dark - Stephen Mark Rainey and Elizabeth Massie

The Wiccan Year - Judy Ann Nock

The Federalist Papers - Mary E. Webster, ed. (this is the edition that is presented in modern language, and indexed by issue)

The Clinic - Anthony Pietropinto, M.D. and Elain Piller Congress, M.S.W. (who knew there was a M*A*S*H-like novel about an outpatient mental health clinic. There were a lot of stories in there that had me going "I've done that, I've said that, I've had to chase a naked guy around the lobby...")

The Amber Spyglass - Philip Pullman (really didn't like this at all. Figured out I wasn't liking it someone early one, but had to finish the whole cycle because a friend wants to discuss it)

Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch - Lara Parker

The Last Days - Joel C. Rosenberg

Mindfields - Stories by Harlan Ellison, Art by Jacek Yerka

Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition - Richard Smoley (Kind of mixes Christianity with a lot of New Age practices, I'm pretty sure it's heretical, but since I'm not a Christian, that doesn't worry me)

wolf · 08-22-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar

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 love this book.

It works.

It more than works.

But you do have to be dedicated to the program.

I'll admit that I've fallen by the wayside as far as tracking my progress on the spreadsheet, but the Snowball, that's brilliant.

SteveDallas · 08-22-2008, 02:03 PM

Summer reading... Hmm let me think... I feel like I'm leaving one or two out...

Altered Carbon; Thirteen; and Woken Furies, all by Richard K. Morgan
A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge
Staked by J. F. Lewis
Basket Case by Carl Hiassen
American Savior by Ronald Merullo

in progress:
Blue Light by Walter Mosley
The Dreaming Void by Peter F. Hamilton

Looked good but just couldn't get into
Stiff by Mary Roach
American Nerd: The Story of My People by Benjamin Nugent

Urbane Guerrilla · 08-22-2008, 05:18 PM

ATM, the most interesting thing I'm reading is Michael J. Gerson's (not to be confused with Mark Gerson) Heroic Conservatism. While he's rather more statist than I am, he's definitely striking a chord with me.

squirell nutkin · 08-22-2008, 07:27 PM

just finished "In Defense of Food"
I'm ordering 6 copies to give to people. Fantastic.

Undertoad · 08-22-2008, 10:06 PM

Yeah I've got to get that one nutkin! I believe in Mr. Pollan's ideas.

Ruminator · 08-22-2008, 10:17 PM

Just starting a book recommended by a friend about nutrition called The China Study. Its supposed to be very good and somehow involves some kind of intrigue.

monster · 08-22-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by squirell nutkin

just finished "In Defense of Food"
I'm ordering 6 copies to give to people. Fantastic.

why?

Cicero · 08-23-2008, 10:53 AM

"The Temptation to Exist" again. E.M. Cioran.

I just like his word usage. I like it when I have to read very slowly to understand what's being said. He's so caustic and poignant that he does "asshole" justice for once. One of those, you are an asshole, but you do have a point. Love it!

http://books.google.com/books?id=VHt...um=1&ct=result

busterb · 08-23-2008, 09:59 PM

Merciless by Richard Montanari
Good read

08-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#1201
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Heh, thanks... __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

08-17-2008, 10:31 PM	#1203
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Actually I've just finished reading it, but it was called, 'The Best Friends Guide to Pregnancy'. SG sent it to me. It was a good read. I'm going to make Dazza read it next so he knows how much I'm suffering for his offspring. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-21-2008, 11:43 AM	#1204
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	The past two weeks: Leaving Dirty Jersey--a memoir of a meth and heroin addict Loose Girl--a memoir of a loose girl The Divorce Party--actually surprised me, I liked the story and the characters Almost through Cider House Rules, and it is as good as people said and as I figured it would be! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-22-2008, 01:15 PM	#1206
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It's been a busy couple of weeks. I am now on vacation. Which involves a lot of reading. Dark Shadows: Dreams of the Dark - Stephen Mark Rainey and Elizabeth Massie The Wiccan Year - Judy Ann Nock The Federalist Papers - Mary E. Webster, ed. (this is the edition that is presented in modern language, and indexed by issue) The Clinic - Anthony Pietropinto, M.D. and Elain Piller Congress, M.S.W. (who knew there was a MASH-like novel about an outpatient mental health clinic. There were a lot of stories in there that had me going "I've done that, I've said that, I've had to chase a naked guy around the lobby...") The Amber Spyglass - Philip Pullman (really didn't like this at all. Figured out I wasn't liking it someone early one, but had to finish the whole cycle because a friend wants to discuss it) Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch - Lara Parker The Last Days - Joel C. Rosenberg Mindfields - Stories by Harlan Ellison, Art by Jacek Yerka Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition - Richard Smoley (Kind of mixes Christianity with a lot of New Age practices, I'm pretty sure it's heretical, but since I'm not a Christian, that doesn't worry me) __________________ 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

08-22-2008, 05:18 PM	#1209
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	ATM, the most interesting thing I'm reading is Michael J. Gerson's (not to be confused with Mark Gerson) Heroic Conservatism. While he's rather more statist than I am, he's definitely striking a chord with me. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

08-15-2008, 09:13 PM	#1202
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I have returned to a book I got halfway through a couple of months ago: Child Workers in England, 1780-1820 by Katrina Honeyman. It's really very good. She's pretty much the last word on this subject at the moment. It only came out about a year ago and the research is extensive. What I find interesting is that she doesn't shy away from looking at the contribution those youngsters made to the massive industrial growth of that era.

08-21-2008, 11:57 AM	#1205
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Just got a bag from the charity shop. Mostly trashy crime novels - well, they were having a sale. A book for 10p? Can't turn it down - all you can buy for that is 10 penny sweets which don't last nearly as long and are worse for your teeth. Will let you know as I wade through them. I mourn the loss of my Leicester charity bookshop The books were far more expensive but because the shelves give up their prizes more easily, treasures abounded.

08-22-2008, 02:03 PM	#1208
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Summer reading... Hmm let me think... I feel like I'm leaving one or two out... Altered Carbon; Thirteen; and Woken Furies, all by Richard K. Morgan A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge Staked by J. F. Lewis Basket Case by Carl Hiassen American Savior by Ronald Merullo in progress: Blue Light by Walter Mosley The Dreaming Void by Peter F. Hamilton Looked good but just couldn't get into Stiff by Mary Roach American Nerd: The Story of My People by Benjamin Nugent

08-22-2008, 07:27 PM	#1210
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	just finished "In Defense of Food" I'm ordering 6 copies to give to people. Fantastic. __________________ And now I'm finished posting.

08-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#1211
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Yeah I've got to get that one nutkin! I believe in Mr. Pollan's ideas.

08-22-2008, 10:17 PM	#1212
Ruminator Ohio fisherman Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 117	Just starting a book recommended by a friend about nutrition called The China Study. Its supposed to be very good and somehow involves some kind of intrigue.

08-23-2008, 10:53 AM	#1214
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	"The Temptation to Exist" again. E.M. Cioran. I just like his word usage. I like it when I have to read very slowly to understand what's being said. He's so caustic and poignant that he does "asshole" justice for once. One of those, you are an asshole, but you do have a point. Love it! http://books.google.com/books?id=VHt...um=1&ct=result __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-23-2008, 09:59 PM	#1215
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Merciless by Richard Montanari Good read __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

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