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I doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JP
Just finished "The Host" by Stephenie Meyer. A very unique sci-fi/love story novel. One of the best books I've read in a long time. To me, a book is good if you can't stop thinking about it and can't wait to talk to others that have read it. Finished the book over a week ago and still can't get it out of my mind.
He's a Liberal, isn't he :ne_nau: He's a founder of the Church of Environmentalism, isn't he....... Hmmmmm. Well, if it's done objectively and not all one-sided, I probably can stomach that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
It all depends on how he writes. :lol8:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxx
No nonsense, no BS. Honestly, I can't see how anyone who loves the desert could not love Desert Solitaire. You do need to read that, I'd say. It may annoy you in parts, may even piss you right off, but when you read his descriptions of a "harsh and beautiful land", you'll get over all that. Then you can feel free to ignore the Monkey Wrench Gang and so on...Quote:
Originally Posted by JP
I've gone back to the Heritage of Shannara series by Terry Brooks...currently Druid of Shannara...chapter 26 page 325 to be precise :haha:
Elfstones of Shannara is my favorite- maybe it's because it was the first book of his I read. But, even after reading them all a couple of times, it still reamains my favorite. I met Terry Brooks at a book signing at BYU. It was right after my back surgery so I could barely walk but I just had to meet the man. He could tell I was in pain and wrote a nice get well message in my new copy of Running With the Demon.Quote:
Originally Posted by greyhair biker
Elfstones is one of my favs too, although the Knight of the Word series is great in it's own right. Yeah, a big Terry Brooks fan here. :five:
....and his Landover series is good too.
Just finished "Deep Survival: Who lives,Who dies, and Why" by Laurence Gonzales and "The Worst Journey in the World" by Apsley Cherry-Garrard
yeah, two books at one time...
Both are fascinating books.
Next up is "No Picnic on Mount Kenya" by Felice Benuzzi
Somehow I missed out on Treasure Island over the years so I downloaded a pdf from google books ;-) They used to have Tolkien's trilogy but now it's gone :-(
If you liked Deep Survival, you'll LOVE "Surviving the Extremes" by Kenneth KamlerQuote:
Originally Posted by Mtnman1830
Only two books eh? ; )~
Believe it or not, I have about 7 going right now!
Almost done with "Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West" by Hampton Sides....after the other six (I've promised myself I won't pick up another until ALL of those are over with) I'm planning to read "Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design" by Michael Shermer so I can give it back to it's rightful owner!
followed by
"Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia " by Gilles Deleuze & Felix Guattari (this book has come highly recommended to me by my daughter Rachael).
My name is randi and I'm a book-a-holic! :mrgreen:
just finished 'Talismans of Shannara' - book four of the Heritage series.
...now I have several more Terry Brooks' to choose from...hit the book sale at the library :nod:
Finishing "Into the Wild" by Krakauer and re-starting "Outlander" by Diane Gabdalgon.
Wanted to read the book first (into the wild) before watching the movie. :2thumbs:
As is the norm, the book is much better.Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken
However, the movie did not portray McCandles as a nut. It was well done.
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Originally Posted by Mtnman1830
Yup it's typically like that so I totally made myself read the book first. I like Krakauers style of writing. I've read all of his other books and am surprised I didn't read this one. He really dives into the subject and offers many facts which I think is considerate, unbiased writing.
Great reads, so what do you think of Into the wild, so far?Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken
I'm kinda reading J.R.R. Tolkens The Children of Hurin.
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Originally Posted by live2ride
I'm loving it so far. I'm almost done but haven't picked it up in a few days b/c I've been super busy. Overall, I love Krakauers writing and I find the story fascinating. I feel for Chris b/c it depicts him from day one as not fitting into normal society and he's somewhat of a robot to his parents. Are his parents to blame for his adult decisions? Hard to say. Seems as if he connects with nature more than anything else?? I haven't finished but when I do, I'll let ya know what I think. :2thumbs:
"Diana Gabaldon". (Been drinkin'? :bootyshake: )Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken
I've enjoyed that series, despite it being advertised as a "romance".
I just finished "Defining the World: The Extraordinary Story of Dr Johnson's Dictionary", by Henry Hitchings. Interesting stuff, along the lines of some of Simon Winchester's stuff: "The Map That Changed the World" and "The Professor and the Madman".
Prior to that was "With God on Their Side: How Christian Fundamentalists Trampled Science, Policy, and Democracy in George W. Bush's White House" by Esther Kaplan. Somewhat political.
Currently reading "Shadowplay" by Tad Williams (really enjoyed the first in this series, "Shadowmarch".) His "Otherland" series was incredible.
Also slowly working through "Darwin's Orchestra" by Michael Sims - an essay-a-day almanac of the intersection of the arts and natural history. Interesting tidbits throughout.
I just finished reading Killer Elite (Military SF oriented) and Battle of Mogadishu.
Time to head to B&N for a new book(s).
Just finished Lee Iacocca's Where have all the leaders gone?
I'm also reading Hemingway's A Moveable Feast and Robert Wood's The 2 oz. Backpacker.
Norman Davies' "Rising '44 - The Battle for Warsaw"
Mountain Madness by Robert Birkbey. It's about Scott Fischer. Very interesting person. I am on about page 175 now.
I butchered the poor womans name! HAHA!!!!!! And yes actually this weekend was a cocktail kinda weekend. :lol8:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
"The True Story of Outlaw Claude Dallas" By Jeff Long. A great read about a modern day outlaw. Speaking of, was just released from prison in 2005.
Just finished "The Maine Woods" by Thoreau.
I am now in a few chapters to "I was a Born-Again Mormon; Moving toward Christian Authenticity" by Shawn McCraney
Couple weeks back finished "Into the Wild" and last week finished "Three Cups of Tea" excellent book. Now I am looking for something new.
Just finished "Twilight", and am on to "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer. I feel like a teenage girl.
Also partway through "Madness, Betrayal and the Lash" by Stephen Bown - a history of Captain George Vancouver's Pacific travels.
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Originally Posted by blueeyessmiling
Funny, we've read the same things. I loved both books. What did you think about Three cups of Tea? It's such an inspirational book in my opinion. My son's class started collecting Pennies for Peace after his class read it. Great read for all ages.
Right now I am in the middle of "Outlander". Finished "Pillars of the Earth". And starting "Loving Frank".......a memoir of Mamah Borthwick Cheney's love affair with Frank Lloyd Wright. Juicy stuff!!
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just finished book One, of the Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - the Runes of the Earth by Stephen R. Donaldson. I'll be picking up Book Two - Fatal Revenance - on monday. :2thumbs:
I was very inspired by Three Cups of Tea. Amazing story. I tried to get my son to read it. Ha ha, he picked up Twilight.... hmm wonder if he really will read that one. Guess if he doesn't I will.Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken
Anyway I like the way Into the Wild and Into thin Air were written and just happened to noitice another book written by John Krakauer at Smith's yesterday on my way to Pineview. Didn't even read what it was about before I picked it up. Intresting subject material. I am about half way through. I sure got a disaproving look from my father-in-law. :roll:
May have to try one of the three you just read after this one.
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Originally Posted by blueeyessmiling
Are you reading "Under the Banner of Heaven: A story of a violent faith"? It's a great read if you like Krakauers style. Very informative to me and I liked the book. I am not Mormon and went into the book totally ignorant, but I felt I got a good history lesson as to how the Mormon religion evolved and how it dissected into the different entities. :nod: Of course that's not what the whole book is about, but anyway....good read!
I just finished "Breaking Dawn" the 4th and final book in the "Twilight" series. Not sure how this book can be passed off as a 'Teen' novel- I wouldn't want my 12-13 year old daughter reading it (if I had any that young). Much more violent and graphic compared to the other three. About half-way through I couldn't put it down and the ending was satisfying if unexpected.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
Dune
Figured I'm not a proper geek until I've read Dune. :nod:
Yes and I will finish it tonight. I love the way Krakauer writes. I grew up a Jehovah's Witness in Utah, converted to LDS and now... well let say I believe in God but not so sure I believe much in organized religion. However I am very happy for those who have strong convictions in their faith. The book really opened my eyes to FLDS.Quote:
Originally Posted by abirken
Religion is a powerful force... so many have died or suffered just for what the believed or didn't believe.
And yes the book is a good read! Quite the contrast to Work and Glory.
By the way Abirken I love your tats! Makes me want to go get one. I am just a bit chicken or indecisive. I know what I want... I just don't know where I want it.
Chere'
I am finishing up Twilight. WOW! First of all, makes me feel 16 again which isn't such a bad thing. And second of all, I am in love with Edward. Yup folks, IN LOVE. Thinking of moving to the Olympic Peninsula in search of an 81 year old vampire that looks 18..........leaving it all behind here in Colorado. :lol8: :nod:
In any case, very entertaining read and can't wait to get the next one started. Fabulous!
Me TOO! My son and I are racing to see who can finish it first. Hell if I would have known that is the trick to getting him to read, I would have started reading the same book he is long time ago.
Definetly a high schoolish book. But a fun quick read.
Textbooks....'nuf said
finished 'Fatal Revenance' - waiting for the last in the series to come out so in the meantime I'm reading 'Witches Brew' by Terry Brooks.
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Originally Posted by abirken
I've got about 200 pages left of Breaking Dawn (or Breaking Wind, as I call it when my wife's around. Drives her nuts...)Quote:
Originally Posted by blueeyessmiling
Totally addictive. It's funny, because I've been rolling my eyes over the writing for the whole series. So much adolescent drama! And yet, I can't stop reading them!
Don't forget the sequels. All of 'em! Well, OK, at least the real Frank Herbert ones... :haha: Only 6 books...Quote:
Originally Posted by jumar
Yes it's quite hard to admit that I have a crush on an 18 year old vampire. What can I say? I guess I'm a dork. HAHA!! :lol8: