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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #885 on: November 10, 2006, 10:00:44 AM »
Just finishing up the last book of the Uglies trilogy by Scott Westerfeld (Book 1 Uglies, Book 2 Pretties, Book 3 Specials)  Really good Young Adult Sci Fi (Set in the future about 300+ years from now)

Hoping to go to town today and get the newest Jennifer Donnelly BookThe Winter Rose  Loved her other book The Tea Rose
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #886 on: November 10, 2006, 10:06:15 AM »
Finished Wuthering Heights.  Meh.  Still don't like it.  How did it get a reputation as such a great romantic novel?  It is filled with horrible, self-centred people, I don't want any of them to get together with anyone else!!!

(Must find something a little more uplifting for my next read...)
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #887 on: November 10, 2006, 10:11:51 AM »
Quote from: crabbit.expat on November 10, 2006, 10:06:15 AM
Finished Wuthering Heights.  Meh.  Still don't like it.  How did it get a reputation as such a great romantic novel?  It is filled with horrible, self-centred people, I don't want any of them to get together with anyone else!!!

I totally agree!! ;D
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #888 on: November 14, 2006, 04:55:32 PM »
I just started The Scarlet Letter.  It has taken me this long to get around to it!

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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #889 on: November 14, 2006, 07:18:04 PM »
I've been on an unintentional book haitus for a bit, but finally have the time to start reading again.  I'm just finishing up Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman.  I've been enjoying it a lot, but have to admit that I'm a bit embarrassed by how much I agree with his cynicism.

I also picked up Mountain Man Dance Moves: The McSweeney's Book of Lists, which is FREAKIN' HYSTERICAL.  It's really a one-time read book, but is definitely worth it!
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #890 on: November 14, 2006, 10:20:19 PM »
... and now you're gonna read "Elegance" ... right?
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #891 on: November 15, 2006, 06:50:54 PM »
Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #892 on: November 15, 2006, 07:02:47 PM »
Quote from: Kuyperama on November 14, 2006, 10:20:19 PM
... and now you're gonna read "Elegance" ... right?
;)

Elegance is great!  So is Innocence her other book ;D
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #893 on: November 16, 2006, 01:35:38 AM »
Quote from: Kuyperama on November 14, 2006, 10:20:19 PM
... and now you're gonna read "Elegance" ... right?
;)

Quote from: Stacey on November 15, 2006, 07:02:47 PM
Elegance is great!  So is Innocence her other book ;D

Hey, no double-teaming!!

Does it count if I checked it out from the library but didn't read it before I had to return it?   :-[
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #894 on: November 16, 2006, 02:11:27 AM »
A couple of weeks ago, I finished Marley and Me.

What an enjoyable, easy read. 
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #895 on: November 16, 2006, 09:00:01 AM »
I'm re-reading Tender Is the Night for book club. I haven't read it in over 20 years, and I never cease to be blown away by Fitzgerald's incredible writing.
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #896 on: November 16, 2006, 09:37:18 AM »
Quote from: FunGirl on November 16, 2006, 01:35:38 AM
Hey, no double-teaming!!

Does it count if I checked it out from the library but didn't read it before I had to return it?   :-[

 :D

NO!

I lended my copies out, I can send them when I get them back ;D
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #897 on: November 16, 2006, 09:41:53 AM »
Has anyone ever read anything by Richard Powers?

He just won the US National Book Award

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2006/11/15/national-book-awards.html

I read The Time of Our Singing and in it he wrote the most perfect moment I have ever read (full on chills that stays with you forever kind of moment).  He is truly a fabulous writer - I am looking forward to reading The Echo Maker. 
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #898 on: November 16, 2006, 10:04:04 AM »
Quote from: MrsPink on November 16, 2006, 09:41:53 AM
Has anyone ever read anything by Richard Powers?

He just won the US National Book Award

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2006/11/15/national-book-awards.html

I read The Time of Our Singing and in it he wrote the most perfect moment I have ever read (full on chills that stays with you forever kind of moment).  He is truly a fabulous writer - I am looking forward to reading The Echo Maker. 

I haven't, but thanks for the information.  I'm going to get both for my dad and Rich.  Looks like the books they love to read.
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #899 on: November 16, 2006, 11:09:07 AM »
Quote from: FunGirl on November 16, 2006, 01:35:38 AM
Does it count if I checked it out from the library but didn't read it before I had to return it?   :-[

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