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Post by Khaya on Apr 23, 2008 12:24:36 GMT -5
Finally finished the Hogfather. It was funny all through the book, but I actually began to understand it the last 40 pages. Now I started reading my next Pratchet-book (I still got 2 in row, and a couple of my other brother, and I also want to read Tolkien's trilogy, since I really liked the Hobbit a year ago. Oh dear, I have to much to read.. ) Jingo. It's, in opposite of the Hogfather, about Commander Vimes again, of the City Watch. And he's so funny! ;D He makes me laugh all the time! And Captain Carrot is brilliant! Angua is my favorite. Werewolf, oooh! ;D I love it And I understand what I read already! It usually takes a page of 200 before I get it with Prathet's books . You know.. the English is not my primary language and Terry Pratchet loves to write exactly how you say things and I don't understand that because I know very few English words-thing( ;D) Anyway, Monstrous Regiment is still my favorite. But Jingo is also very funny, and I'm already at page 71. And I started reading yesterday! ;D
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Post by jambled on Apr 24, 2008 19:25:11 GMT -5
Currently reading 'the house that jack built'
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Post by Khaya on May 25, 2008 8:11:26 GMT -5
I'm now started reading the first book of the Tolkien Trilogy. I've always wanted to read these. Especially after I'd read the Hobbit. I'm not really far yet. But it sounds promising. ;D Bumpbumpbump, I bump my thread up.
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Post by scillylove on Jun 8, 2008 9:47:38 GMT -5
I just wanted to say that cbl, you were so right about The Kite Runner. It is a beautiful book. I didn't cry or anything (the only book that's ever made me do that is My Sister's Keeper) but I definitely thought it was sweet. Right now I'm putting recreational reading on hold. School's over in one more week, and so I want to wait until I've got the exams and stuff out of the way before I start another book. Still haven't figured out exactly which book I'll be starting with for the summer, my list is kinda long. It'll probably just be the first one I can get my hands on.
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Post by savannahjan on Jul 24, 2008 12:13:54 GMT -5
A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham.
It is beautifull written, I just don't care all that much for the storyline. But I wish I'd been paying attention to quotes I liked so I could've been writing them down. because I love Cunningham's wordsmithing.
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Post by coldboneslove398 on Jul 24, 2008 14:23:51 GMT -5
I just wanted to say that cbl, you were so right about The Kite Runner. It is a beautiful book. I didn't cry or anything (the only book that's ever made me do that is My Sister's Keeper) but I definitely thought it was sweet. OMG!! YOU LOVE MY SISTER"S KEEPER TOO??? I LOVE THAT BOOK!! IT"S LIKE THE ONLY BOOK I EVER OWN BECAUSE I CAN READ IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!!! Here are books I've gotten out of the library this week: Typical American by Gish Jen Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan Dexter In The Dark by Jeff Lindsay Two are Asian-American literature . I've been getting into books written by my own kind lately because they deal with topics that I can relate to. I love all the "Dexter" books by Jeff Lindsay and the show is horriffyingly excellent! Typical American follows the lives of three Chinese immigrants in New York: Ralph Chang, his sister Theresa, and Theresa’s roommate Helen, who becomes Ralph’s wife. Theresa becomes a doctor, Ralph earns a Ph. D. in mechanical engineering and gets a job teaching at a local college, and Ralph and Helen have two daughters. As they each become caught up in achieving the American dream, they must make difficult choices about the importance of success, family loyalty, and the people they hope to become. I was a bit sad that the library didn't have Mona In The Promise Land by Gish Jen, the sequel to Typical American.
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Post by savannahjan on Aug 5, 2008 12:21:45 GMT -5
I'm mainly focussing on Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer with The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood almost done and waiting in the wings for me to finish it.
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Post by Gina on Aug 5, 2008 14:53:43 GMT -5
Right now I'm reading the Clique Series by Lisi Harrison. I <3 them! Summary of books, in order, straight from the back of the books. I'll a few for now, then continue later. ;D The Clique- Massie Block- With her glossy brunette bob and laser-whitened smile, Massie is the uncontested ruler of The Clique and the rest of the social scene at Octavian Country Day School, an exclusive private girls' school in Westchester County, New York. Massie knows you'd give anything to be like her. Dylan Marvil- Massie's second in command who divides her time between sucking up to Massie and sucking down Atkins Diet Shakes. Alicia Rivera- As sneaky as she is beautiful, Alicia floats easily under adult radar because she seems so "sweet". Would love to take Massie's throne one day. Just might. Kristen Gregory- She's smart, hardworking, and will insult you to tears faster than you can say "my haircut isn't ugly!" Enter Claire Lyons, the new girl from Florida in Keds and two-year-old Gap overalls, who clearly isn't clique material. Unfortunately for her, Claire's family is staying in the guesthouse on Massie's family's huge estate while they look for a new home. Claire's future looks worse than a bad Prada knockoff. But with a little luck and a lot of scheming, Claire might just come up smelling like Chanel No. 19.... That was the first book. Second: Best Friends For NeverMassie: Still gorgeous. Still trendsetting. Still ruling the scene at Octavian Country Day...she hopes. To keep her spot at the top, Massie decides to throw OCD's first boy/girl Halloween party. But she's not sure which is scarier- that her parents are making her invite the entire grade or that she has to throw the party with ClaireDylan: Lost the weight. Kept the additude. Plans to use her new bod to snag a new guy. Kristen: Clothes are for sharing. Guys aren't. Likes the same guy Dylan does. Will do whatever it takes to get him. Alicia: With the clique unwraveling faster than last year's Burberry sweater, it may just be time for Alicia to stage her takeover. Claire: Still Out. Wants in. Seriously needs to lose those Keds. So now for the third, but later.
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Post by savannahjan on Aug 8, 2008 12:34:41 GMT -5
The Woman Who Can't Forget by Jill Price
Excellent piece so far! This is a nonfiction book about a woman who literally has not forgotten anything since age 8 (or ten). She can remember original airing dates for episodes of TV shows. She remembers what day of the week a certain date was on. She remebers what food she ordered at a restaurant 20 years ago.
It is really interesting.
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Post by The Reverend Bizarre on Aug 11, 2008 0:11:58 GMT -5
I've been reading "Rant" The Oral Biography of Buster "Rant" Casey by Chuck Palahniuk.
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Post by savannahjan on Aug 12, 2008 11:09:45 GMT -5
Tithe by Holly Black.
I'm about 60 pages in and I'm not feeling it at all. And, I am very disappointed that this is considered YA fiction. I would never want any of my children (whenever I have any) to read this book.
I'm going to finish it, but if it stays like this, I won't be finishing the trilogy.
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Post by coldboneslove398 on Aug 12, 2008 17:53:29 GMT -5
right now...my chemistry book is my best friend.
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Post by savannahjan on Aug 15, 2008 11:34:21 GMT -5
"Valiant" by Holly Black
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Post by Gina on Aug 15, 2008 16:16:27 GMT -5
Right Now, I'm re-reading "Fair Game" by Valerie Plame Wilson. I met her in May at the Women's Power Luncheon in Chicago.
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Post by coldboneslove398 on Aug 15, 2008 21:06:57 GMT -5
Tithe by Holly Black. I'm about 60 pages in and I'm not feeling it at all. And, I am very disappointed that this is considered YA fiction. I would never want any of my children (whenever I have any) to read this book. I'm going to finish it, but if it stays like this, I won't be finishing the trilogy. I've read that book before, but never really finished it ;D. It got too boring for me . I'm not a fantasy genre type of person....the only fantasy books I have ever found myself liking were the Harry Potter series. Re-reading "Dexter In The Dark" by Jeff Lindsay. I love this book and the show on Showtime xD.
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Post by Gina on Aug 15, 2008 22:00:18 GMT -5
I love Harry Potter.
Right now,I'm reading a college Anthropologie Textbook that I got from my cousin as a part of an early birthday present.
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Post by Trublu on Aug 20, 2008 14:05:35 GMT -5
I'm mainly focusing on Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer with The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood almost done and waiting in the wings for me to finish it. Very good choices. I had to read The Handmaid's Tale as part of an assignment, and I was dreading it... until I realized how fantastic a book it was. Man Booker Prize shortlist for a reason. I'm getting into the Twilight series too, though I only just purchased New Moon; I'm waiting for the paperbacks so I don't spend ridiculous money. I've got to get on my summer reading, which includes the Constitution and Declaration of Independence (both of which I've done before) and various readings on "civility"... torture, anyone? There is one that looks good though, the title mentions blogger's etiquette.
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Post by savannahjan on Aug 20, 2008 14:29:55 GMT -5
I don't waste money on hardcovers either. I'm reading Ironside by Holly Black now. Last in the trilogy.
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Post by Gina on Aug 20, 2008 20:19:28 GMT -5
For my first semester reading class, we have to read "Animal Farm" and "To Kill A Mockingbird". I hope they're not boring.
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Post by coldboneslove398 on Aug 22, 2008 19:27:52 GMT -5
For my first semester reading class, we have to read "Animal Farm" and "To Kill A Mockingbird". I hope they're not boring. "Animal Farm" is an easy allegory to figure out , but it's a verrrrrrrrrrrryyyy boring read. I had to read those two books for my freshman year of high school too. I think you will like "To Kill A Mockingbird" because it is a very sad and heart-touching book. Definitely one for the ages ;D.
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