What's Everyone Reading?
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Three books currently...
House Rules by Jodi Picoult - Loved My Sister's Keeper from her as it was a pretty emotional read. Now I'm onto her recent novel as I find it pretty hilarious, even though it's mostly about a murder case. Probably the reason why I find it hilarious is because it's a bit of a personal read for me since I can kinda relate to the main character in some ways, (He has Asperger's Syndrome).
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - Thought I would see what the fuss is all about with this series. Haven't gotten too far in it, however.
The Shining by Stephen King - Am I the only one who's not too fond of this thriller by the Kinger? I'll admit, it has gotten a bit more interesting but it sure feels a bit slow. I'm still going to read through it as I'm wanting to go through all of King's bibliography. Besides, I did have some small issues before with 'Salem's Lot and look what happened then...I ended up loving it!
House Rules by Jodi Picoult - Loved My Sister's Keeper from her as it was a pretty emotional read. Now I'm onto her recent novel as I find it pretty hilarious, even though it's mostly about a murder case. Probably the reason why I find it hilarious is because it's a bit of a personal read for me since I can kinda relate to the main character in some ways, (He has Asperger's Syndrome).
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - Thought I would see what the fuss is all about with this series. Haven't gotten too far in it, however.
The Shining by Stephen King - Am I the only one who's not too fond of this thriller by the Kinger? I'll admit, it has gotten a bit more interesting but it sure feels a bit slow. I'm still going to read through it as I'm wanting to go through all of King's bibliography. Besides, I did have some small issues before with 'Salem's Lot and look what happened then...I ended up loving it!
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Nothing of any substance at all. I always read fantasy recreationally. I find it very relaxing.
I'm really glad I dropped into this thread tonight, I didn't know there was a bio of Dave van Ronk, I'll certainly try to find that. I loved that guy, he was a genius, mentor to the likes of Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Joni MItchell... I started out with a guitar, seems like a hundred years ago now, trying to play "One Meatball" the way he did. It's on YouTube, and it's brilliant.
Right now I'm re-reading a whole lot of Maeve Binchy. I love the way she intertwines the lives of all her characters into half a dozen subplots that initially don't seem to have much to do with each other, then she neatly ties it all up into a happy ending. I like happy endings.
Great to see that Dave von Ronk is fondly remembered as he was, indeed, a huge influence on many artists of that era.
I just started reading:
A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade
by Christopher Benfey.
Amazon.com: A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade (9781594201608): Christopher Benfey: Books
I just started reading:
A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade
by Christopher Benfey.
Amazon.com: A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade (9781594201608): Christopher Benfey: Books
What poll did you get that from? Surely not greater than Arthur Conan Doyle! :lol:
Sorry, I always envisioned the 20th century as being "our time" - loosely speaking. (I still have vivid recollections of my great aunt who was born in 1864)
I have just about all the works of Lawrence Block in my library.
He rates right up there with Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, Vince Flynn and David Baldacci.
You Could Call It Murder by LAWRENCE BLOCK
I prefer Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series to his stand alone novels.
I've only read Baldacci's 'Absolute Power' - great book, that is a bit different (extra characters) to the equally enjoyable Clint Eastwood/Gene Hackman movie of the same name.
And I've read Connelly's 'Blood Work' - coincidentally also made into a movie by/starring Clint Eastwood. I'll have to get around to reading 'Void Moon' and 'The Poet' soon.
But there are always too many James Sallis, George Pelecanos, Don Winslow, Jeffery Deaver, Walter Mosley, James Lee Burke, Tim Dorsey, etc., books that I just have to read first.
I've read about 45-50 of Block's books, but there's still plenty left to read.
I prefer Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series to his stand alone novels.
I've only read Baldacci's 'Absolute Power' - great book, that is a bit different (extra characters) to the equally enjoyable Clint Eastwood/Gene Hackman movie of the same name.
And I've read Connelly's 'Blood Work' - coincidentally also made into a movie by/starring Clint Eastwood. I'll have to get around to reading 'Void Moon' and 'The Poet' soon.
But there are always too many James Sallis, George Pelecanos, Don Winslow, Jeffery Deaver, Walter Mosley, James Lee Burke, Tim Dorsey, etc., books that I just have to read first.
Currently reading: You Could Call It Murder by LAWRENCE BLOCK
Currently Reading: Parliamentary Democracy in Crisis, by Peter H. Russell, and Lorne Sossin
It's essentially a collection of academic essays, discussing whether or not the decision of The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the 27th Governor General to prorogue the 1st Session of the 40th Parliament, on the advice of The Right Honourable Stephen Harper P.C., M.P. (Calgary Southwest), the Prime Minister, was constitutionally correct.
As a special treat for the reader, too, Parliamentary Democracy in Crisis features an insightful foreward by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson P.C., C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the 26th Governor General (arguably one of the Office's most influential viceroys). The book takes a rather balanced approach, offering arguments suggesting both that (a) the Governor General followed the correct course of action and, alternatively, that (b) the Governor General should have refused his advice, with some even suggesting that Mr. Harper should have been dismissed by royal prerogative.
It's essentially a collection of academic essays, discussing whether or not the decision of The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the 27th Governor General to prorogue the 1st Session of the 40th Parliament, on the advice of The Right Honourable Stephen Harper P.C., M.P. (Calgary Southwest), the Prime Minister, was constitutionally correct.
As a special treat for the reader, too, Parliamentary Democracy in Crisis features an insightful foreward by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson P.C., C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the 26th Governor General (arguably one of the Office's most influential viceroys). The book takes a rather balanced approach, offering arguments suggesting both that (a) the Governor General followed the correct course of action and, alternatively, that (b) the Governor General should have refused his advice, with some even suggesting that Mr. Harper should have been dismissed by royal prerogative.
