Home› All Encompassing Trip

What book are you reading?

1…218219221223224…255

Comments

  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,173
    fantastic!


    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810
    23scidoo said:
    Loved this book. Having read American Gods first, I was surprised this one never got much attention because It's awesome.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810

    It's a hopeless situation...
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,031
    tbergs said:

    Looks interesting.  I've seen some of Weiner's books pass through but haven't read any yet. 

    I just finished this one, one of the best nature/animal related books I've ever read.  I just simply loved this book!  Lawrence Anthony, The Elephant Whisperer; My  Life with the Herd in the African Wild.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • 23scidoo23scidoo Posts: 19,255
    tbergs said:
    23scidoo said:
    Loved this book. Having read American Gods first, I was surprised this one never got much attention because It's awesome.
    Check the BBC series based on the book..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091


    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 17,038
    edited August 2017
    Fear & Loathing On The Campaign Trail '72 - pretty bizarre how you could replace the names with the shit heads of today and it's the same story.
  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    About to start this one gifted to me from my mom. 
  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    About to start this one gifted to me from my mom. 
    Hmmm...picture didn't come through. 
    The Cat Who Knew A Cardinal 
    It is my on flight reading of the night.
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Posts: 19,255
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • MalrothMalroth Posts: 2,524
    edited August 2017
    Dear Lord....this one's rough.

    He shot himself two weeks after he learned the novel was to be made into a movie.
    His father said this book was his suicide note.
    Post edited by Malroth on
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    Vagabonding by Rolf Potts

    The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
    Worcester1 13, Worcester2 13, Hartford 13, San Diego 13, Los Angeles1 13, Los Angeles2 13
    Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
    Central Park 15
    Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16


  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,031
    Malroth said:
    Dear Lord....this one's rough.

    He shot himself two weeks after he learned the novel was to be made into a movie.
    His father said this book was his suicide note.
    Damn!

    The movie was rough going enough- I imagine the book to be even more so, especially with knowing that happened.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    brianlux said:
    Malroth said:
    Dear Lord....this one's rough.

    He shot himself two weeks after he learned the novel was to be made into a movie.
    His father said this book was his suicide note.
    Damn!

    The movie was rough going enough- I imagine the book to be even more so, especially with knowing that happened.
    Awful movie. No desire to read the book. 
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    We Have Always Lived In the Castle, by Shirley Jackson.
    ELITIST FUK
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • PapPap Posts: 28,989
    Finally found a 1981 copy of Tahar Ben Jelloun's Moha le fou, Moha le sage translated in Greek at my local library!


    :triumph:
    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1&2 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024
  • Sonja_SSonja_S Posts: 444
    Just started 'Roar' by Stacy T. Sims, PhD. A friend recommended it and so far I would do so as well. Basically, it's about women making the mistake of eating and training as if they were small men which doesn't make any sense biologically. It's really interesting, especially for women who participate in competitions.
    You can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
    They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    Edgar Cayce/The Sleeping Prophet by Jess Stearn
    Worcester1 13, Worcester2 13, Hartford 13, San Diego 13, Los Angeles1 13, Los Angeles2 13
    Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
    Central Park 15
    Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16


  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    Rereading Oh, Play that Thing by Roddy Doyle. I just reread A Star Called Henry by him. That book is excellent. 
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • MalrothMalroth Posts: 2,524
    Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
    A collection of short stories centered around addiction.
    THIS BOOK IS REALLY SHORT.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    "Abnormal Psychology" Barlow & Durand.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory Posts: 6,458

    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Malroth said:
    Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
    A collection of short stories centered around addiction.
    THIS BOOK IS REALLY SHORT.
    Fuckhead!
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers- J.R.R. Tolkien
    Worcester1 13, Worcester2 13, Hartford 13, San Diego 13, Los Angeles1 13, Los Angeles2 13
    Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
    Central Park 15
    Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16


  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810
    Just finished this book. Debut novel by the author and it's great. Highly recommend it. Set in the old west/frontier times with subtle witchcraft elements that keep it moving. A very dark tale.


    It's a hopeless situation...
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Posts: 19,255
    edited November 2017

    Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar

    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Posts: 19,255
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Sign In or Register to comment.