How is Marley & Me?? It seems to have gotten alot of hype, but I don't know...seemed kinda "pop culturish" to me?? (Does that make sense??)
Well I'm only reading it because it was this month's book for Mum's Book Club and she finished it. (It does seem to be "the book of the moment") Plus I needed a bit of light relief from Silencing Dissent (which is about Aussie Politics). It's ok. I can't say as I'd rave about it yet. It's a bit of a no brainer so far. And I'm not that absorbed in it that I have to keep reading when it's time to sleep. SO it's serving its purpose I guess.
It's not bad M, but I haven't really gotten into it yet. I may still but.........
Yeah, Scar Tissue is actually REAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLY good!!! Highly recommend it!! He's a surprisingly good writer. The Guys (aka PJ) are mentioned a few times during the book.
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Yeah, Scar Tissue is actually REAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLY good!!! Highly recommend it!! He's a surprisingly good writer. The Guys (aka PJ) are mentioned a few times during the book.
no kidding?! Wow. Cool. I will have to check that out, thanks for the review.
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Atonement by Ian McEwan. I read it a few years ago, but the language is sinking into me more this time. I'm reading it again because the movie is coming out. I'm becoming a James McAvoy fan, and I would like to see the movie, but I want to refresh my memory with the book. A lot of moments, but somehow there are spaces between the moments. They are not spaces for breathing, and they add an edge. Maybe that's why I didn't get into the writing. More description than dialogue. Excellent description nonetheless.
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
Atonement by Ian McEwan. I read it a few years ago, but the language is sinking into me more this time. I'm reading it again because the movie is coming out. I'm becoming a James McAvoy fan, and I would like to see the movie, but I want to refresh my memory with the book. A lot of moments, but somehow there are spaces between the moments. They are not spaces for breathing, and they add an edge. Maybe that's why I didn't get into the writing. More description than dialogue. Excellent description nonetheless.
I read "Saturday" and enjoyed it. Not the easiest book to read but enjoyable nonetheless.
I am almost finished with Anderson Cooper's Dispatches from the Edge. It is SUCH an eye-opener. I was reading the section about Hurricane Katrina last night (ironically on the 2 year anniversary) and knew things were bad...but had no idea just how tragic they really were. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys non-fiction.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
I read "Saturday" and enjoyed it. Not the easiest book to read but enjoyable nonetheless.
I tried to get through Saturday. I think Atonement has better writing. Saturday has an easier story to follow as the smallest item isn't described, if I remember correctly. It's like Atonement was made for a screenplay, and to give the screenwriter minimal trouble with translating. All things pointed out, scene given to the smallest detail.
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
I'm reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It's an AMAZING book! It's about her family's quest to live only on food that was grown within 100 miles of their home (with a handful of exceptions, such as olive oil and coffee and spices). I'm a fan of local eating for many reasons, and I honestly thought I knew a lot about this topic, but I think I'm picking up some new tidbit of information on just about every page!
It might sound like it would be a boring book, but she's such a wonderful writer that it's simply a joy to read.
Granted, not a lot of people will be able to make the sort of committment that she and her family did, but I know that I'll be trying harder than I have been to keep my food purchases as local and organic as possible. Better nutrition, better for the planet, better for family farms, better for local economies ... it's just BETTER. This book will definitely change the way you think about food.
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." ~ MLK, 1963
I'm reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It's an AMAZING book! It's about her family's quest to live only on food that was grown within 100 miles of their home (with a handful of exceptions, such as olive oil and coffee and spices). I'm a fan of local eating for many reasons, and I honestly thought I knew a lot about this topic, but I think I'm picking up some new tidbit of information on just about every page!
It might sound like it would be a boring book, but she's such a wonderful writer that it's simply a joy to read.
Granted, not a lot of people will be able to make the sort of committment that she and her family did, but I know that I'll be trying harder than I have been to keep my food purchases as local and organic as possible. Better nutrition, better for the planet, better for family farms, better for local economies ... it's just BETTER. This book will definitely change the way you think about food.
I've been looking forward to reading that book. I have a big list of books to read so I'll probably get it when it's in paperback.
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
I am almost finished with Anderson Cooper's Dispatches from the Edge. It is SUCH an eye-opener. I was reading the section about Hurricane Katrina last night (ironically on the 2 year anniversary) and knew things were bad...but had no idea just how tragic they really were. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys non-fiction.
You should check out "1 Dead in Attic" by Chris Rose. He's a New Orleans newspaper columnist and the book is a collection of his columns after Katrina. I think it was first published just around New Orleans (I grew up there and my parents still live there). I saw it in Barnes and Noble last night and saw that the one out now added about 200 pages to what I read with a lot of columns from last year.
He was an entertainment reporter, mainly just writing fluff pieces. He really found his groove during and after the hurricana. Sad, sad stuff.
I tried to get through Saturday. I think Atonement has better writing. Saturday has an easier story to follow as the smallest item isn't described, if I remember correctly. It's like Atonement was made for a screenplay, and to give the screenwriter minimal trouble with translating. All things pointed out, scene given to the smallest detail.
Yeah there were parts of Saturday where I was like come on! Move the story along!
I am almost finished with Anderson Cooper's Dispatches from the Edge. It is SUCH an eye-opener. I was reading the section about Hurricane Katrina last night (ironically on the 2 year anniversary) and knew things were bad...but had no idea just how tragic they really were. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys non-fiction.
I haven't read that yet, waiting for the softcover.
I just bought The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast by Douglas Brinkley, I'll probably start that soon. Anyone else read it?
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." ~ MLK, 1963
'The Shotgun Rule' by Charlie Huston, woo hoo, it kicks ass.
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How is Marley & Me?? It seems to have gotten alot of hype, but I don't know...seemed kinda "pop culturish" to me?? (Does that make sense??)
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Well I'm only reading it because it was this month's book for Mum's Book Club and she finished it. (It does seem to be "the book of the moment") Plus I needed a bit of light relief from Silencing Dissent (which is about Aussie Politics). It's ok. I can't say as I'd rave about it yet. It's a bit of a no brainer so far. And I'm not that absorbed in it that I have to keep reading when it's time to sleep. SO it's serving its purpose I guess.
It's not bad M, but I haven't really gotten into it yet. I may still but.........
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I enjoyed it. It's a fast read. If you love dogs you will cry at the end.
What do you mean it is "pop culturish"?
I mean it seems like it's trendy. I don't know...could just be me. Is it sad at the end?? Keep in mind I have a yellow labrador.
Anthony Kiedis has a book?
I'm reading the Bible
"Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
6-01-06
6/25/08
Free Speedy
and Metsy!
Yeah, Scar Tissue is actually REAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLY good!!! Highly recommend it!!
no kidding?! Wow. Cool. I will have to check that out, thanks for the review.
"Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
6-01-06
6/25/08
Free Speedy
and Metsy!
I guess it's trendy, whatever that means. It's a bestseller and has been for awhile. Yes it's sad at the end.
I agree 100%. Choke and Survivor were awesome, have not read Diary yet.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
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The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I read "Saturday" and enjoyed it. Not the easiest book to read but enjoyable nonetheless.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
It might sound like it would be a boring book, but she's such a wonderful writer that it's simply a joy to read.
Granted, not a lot of people will be able to make the sort of committment that she and her family did, but I know that I'll be trying harder than I have been to keep my food purchases as local and organic as possible. Better nutrition, better for the planet, better for family farms, better for local economies ... it's just BETTER. This book will definitely change the way you think about food.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
You should check out "1 Dead in Attic" by Chris Rose. He's a New Orleans newspaper columnist and the book is a collection of his columns after Katrina. I think it was first published just around New Orleans (I grew up there and my parents still live there). I saw it in Barnes and Noble last night and saw that the one out now added about 200 pages to what I read with a lot of columns from last year.
He was an entertainment reporter, mainly just writing fluff pieces. He really found his groove during and after the hurricana. Sad, sad stuff.
Yeah there were parts of Saturday where I was like come on! Move the story along!
I just bought The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast by Douglas Brinkley, I'll probably start that soon. Anyone else read it?
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