Super Genius
Posts: 1,366 
Location: Within arms reach of the new baby..
Location: Within arms reach of the new baby..
July 23rd, 2004, 12:07 AM
I'm reading nothing that exciting or in depth. Actually, I'm reading two, or maybe is it three, books.
Orxy and Crake by Margaret Atwood, Quentins by Maeve Binchy and some god awful horror mystery that I keep picking up for some reason, but it's just not getting better.
I'm reading nothing that exciting or in depth. Actually, I'm reading two, or maybe is it three, books.
Orxy and Crake by Margaret Atwood, Quentins by Maeve Binchy and some god awful horror mystery that I keep picking up for some reason, but it's just not getting better.
Walks on Forum Water
Posts: 5,154
Videos: 25
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Videos: 25
Location: Victoria, B.C.
July 23rd, 2004, 12:07 AM
Moghrabi, is your avatar a picture of you? It is supposed to be posted in the albums thread!
Thanks for the heads-up on this book, I'll see if I can find it.
Moghrabi, is your avatar a picture of you? It is supposed to be posted in the albums thread!
Thanks for the heads-up on this book, I'll see if I can find it.
Walks on Forum Water
Posts: 5,154
Videos: 25
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Videos: 25
Location: Victoria, B.C.
July 23rd, 2004, 12:13 AM
I AM going to bed, but you &*^&#*@^$#@ people won't stop posting long enough for me to make my escape! And yes, serious lectures will be in order tomorrow. Hey. In the world of nagging, I am on a roll.
Moghrabi, yes, I like that picture, is it you? The albums thread is Forum Albums, it is RIGHT THERE, and it wants a picture of you.
Good night! Again!
I AM going to bed, but you &*^&#*@^$#@ people won't stop posting long enough for me to make my escape! And yes, serious lectures will be in order tomorrow. Hey. In the world of nagging, I am on a roll.
Moghrabi, yes, I like that picture, is it you? The albums thread is Forum Albums, it is RIGHT THERE, and it wants a picture of you.
Good night! Again!
Member
Posts: 204
Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
July 23rd, 2004, 03:31 AM
Hi! I am reading The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. Nice book, so far. Not so long for a change.
Ow and AV and others, I was suppose to start a book review threat, but I am currently very busy with my vacation job, so sorry. When I can find the time I will make a review.
The first will be about Orlando by Virginia Woolf.
Hi! I am reading The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. Nice book, so far. Not so long for a change.
Ow and AV and others, I was suppose to start a book review threat, but I am currently very busy with my vacation job, so sorry. When I can find the time I will make a review.
The first will be about Orlando by Virginia Woolf.
Super Genius
Posts: 1,172
July 23rd, 2004, 09:37 AM
Enjoy your summer job, Lisa. Relax, we're all pretty mellow here. Besides, if you put up a review, then I am obliged to report one. Right now, as I'm not currently reading anything, I'd have to fake one. Don't sweat it. When you get back to school, why you'll have plenty of time to lounge around, reading books for pleasure, eating sandwiches, go to bar and shoot some pool.
Enjoy your summer job, Lisa. Relax, we're all pretty mellow here. Besides, if you put up a review, then I am obliged to report one. Right now, as I'm not currently reading anything, I'd have to fake one. Don't sweat it. When you get back to school, why you'll have plenty of time to lounge around, reading books for pleasure, eating sandwiches, go to bar and shoot some pool.
Bright Spark
Posts: 314
July 23rd, 2004, 01:00 PM
I am into Full Spectrum Disorder: The Military in the New American Century.
Stan Goff is a former Special Ops soldier - some fascinating little stories and insight.
I have just finished reading a few Oil Depletion, 9/11 books and at times these can get... well...
I need something to take me away for a few moments.
I have partly read Uther by Jack Whyte but I keep comparing it (and I shouldn't) to Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy +1 and it just doesn't grab my interest. No medieval novels compare to these. My all-time favourite read.
BUT, last night we watched The Bourne Identity. I thought it would be best to see this before the new Bourne Supremecy in theatres now.
I need a temporary break in topic so I may go back and re-read these. My favourite Ludlum novels.
I am into Full Spectrum Disorder: The Military in the New American Century.
Stan Goff is a former Special Ops soldier - some fascinating little stories and insight.
I have just finished reading a few Oil Depletion, 9/11 books and at times these can get... well...
I need something to take me away for a few moments.
I have partly read Uther by Jack Whyte but I keep comparing it (and I shouldn't) to Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy +1 and it just doesn't grab my interest. No medieval novels compare to these. My all-time favourite read.
BUT, last night we watched The Bourne Identity. I thought it would be best to see this before the new Bourne Supremecy in theatres now.
I need a temporary break in topic so I may go back and re-read these. My favourite Ludlum novels.
Council Member
Posts: 4,490
Location: Canada
Location: Canada
July 23rd, 2004, 02:56 PM
yes. Very good. This one is all his New York Times articles. sixteen of them prior to 9/11 then after 9/11 till I think july 2003 and follows by his own addition of articles since he is limited to so many words per article. So he extends his thoughts in the last section.
Excellent book.
yes. Very good. This one is all his New York Times articles. sixteen of them prior to 9/11 then after 9/11 till I think july 2003 and follows by his own addition of articles since he is limited to so many words per article. So he extends his thoughts in the last section.
Excellent book.
Super Genius
Posts: 1,103
July 23rd, 2004, 03:00 PM
I'll check it out.
For the most part, I like him-- though at times, I think he oversimplifies history.
THATS the part that scares me. History has factual, political, emotional, social and in many cases (e.g., mid east) aspects, that cant be reduced to purely logical cause and effect assumptions.
Thats half the problem in the region-- way too much oversimplification.
I'll check it out.
For the most part, I like him-- though at times, I think he oversimplifies history.
THATS the part that scares me. History has factual, political, emotional, social and in many cases (e.g., mid east) aspects, that cant be reduced to purely logical cause and effect assumptions.
Thats half the problem in the region-- way too much oversimplification.
Bright Spark
Posts: 314
July 23rd, 2004, 03:08 PM
My other favourite storyteller is Jeffrey Archer. His novels that follow the life of a generation or two of a family (Kane & Abel, Prodigal Daughter, As the Crow Flies) are spellbinding and heartwrenching.
'gives one perspective on one's own life...
BTW, Bourne - great movie
My other favourite storyteller is Jeffrey Archer. His novels that follow the life of a generation or two of a family (Kane & Abel, Prodigal Daughter, As the Crow Flies) are spellbinding and heartwrenching.
'gives one perspective on one's own life...
BTW, Bourne - great movie
