Next, I really need to get started on my literature review for my dissertation :oops: I've been kinda putting that off :? :oops:
You've probably posted this somewhere but I missed it. What's your dissertation on?
I don't think I've posted it anywhere else It's for my MA in Museum Studies. I am examining the use of Native American voices in the planning, interpretation and narration of the First Nations Gallery at the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM). Focusing primarily on the coastal native peoples of Vancouver Island.
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In the past week I have re-read the LoTR for the bazillionth time. I never get tired of reading old favourites.
I am planning to reread that once I finish Tad Williams's Memory, Sorrow & Thorn series... which was very much inspired by LOTR.
I haven't read the Tad Williams series. I will check it out.
It's REALLY long... 4 books, each is 800 pages. I've only read the first. Parts of it are incredible, parts of it are boring. I'm going to finish it out of sheer stubbornness though
It's REALLY long... 4 books, each is 800 pages. I've only read the first. Parts of it are incredible, parts of it are boring. I'm going to finish it out of sheer stubbornness though
I would not have guessed that you're a stubborn person.
It's REALLY long... 4 books, each is 800 pages. I've only read the first. Parts of it are incredible, parts of it are boring. I'm going to finish it out of sheer stubbornness though
I would not have guessed that you're a stubborn person.
I know, it kinda flies in the face of my easy-going, conciliatory demeanor around here... but I swear it's true!
Next, I really need to get started on my literature review for my dissertation :oops: I've been kinda putting that off :? :oops:
You've probably posted this somewhere but I missed it. What's your dissertation on?
I don't think I've posted it anywhere else It's for my MA in Museum Studies. I am examining the use of Native American voices in the planning, interpretation and narration of the First Nations Gallery at the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM). Focusing primarily on the coastal native peoples of Vancouver Island.
Well, I wasn't sure. I've been a long time lurker in the Pit but I thought I might have missed it.
I didn't know there were degrees in Museum Studies but then, what do I know. I'm sure you have LOTS of research to do but that sounds enjoyable. Even though it's been a very long time since I was in school I still find that I enjoy researching things I'm interested in. I'll feel overwhelmed at first, then before I know it I've learned all kinds of things that absolutely delight me and probably bore everybody else silly. :roll:
I don't know if "reading" is the right term. Sometimes, I feel more like I'm "slogging through." :roll:
If I had known then what I know now...
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All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
i just finished up eat pray love - elizabeth glibert? i think is the author's name - over the weekend, a fantastic read!
i'll be starting in about an hour, over lunch, eleven minutes - paulo coelho.
thus far, this seems a big year for books for me.
lovin' it!
finished up eleven minutes on wednesday and started the zahir ~ paulo coelho yesterday. bout half-way thru and really, really enjoying it.
Finished "The Name of the Wind' last night... if you like Harry Potter at all, but want something a bit more grown up, this book is it. I thought it was awesome... plus it's more college than high school. Lot of fun to read. The only problem is it's 1st in a trilogy and the other 2 aren't out yet so now I'll have to wait years to see how it ends!
Finished "The Name of the Wind' last night... if you like Harry Potter at all, but want something a bit more grown up, this book is it. I thought it was awesome... plus it's more college than high school. Lot of fun to read. The only problem is it's 1st in a trilogy and the other 2 aren't out yet so now I'll have to wait years to see how it ends!
Just about done with The Longest Trip Home by John Grogan (the dude who wrote Marley & Me).
i read that about a month ago (and that at the end of december).
hahahaha. I really am liking TLTH...I think more than I liked M & M.
i liked them both...but i think my feelings are the reverse of yours.
perhaps b/c marley was read, and written, first...i was already introduced to his 'style'...and sure, i am a total sucker for dogs. the other was really just as good, just not as much to discover for me...and yes, a bit more nostalgic. oh, idk,,,neither were truly 'surprising' stories, and both were very 'familiar' to me......but i guess marley just won me over more.
Finished "The Name of the Wind' last night... if you like Harry Potter at all, but want something a bit more grown up, this book is it. I thought it was awesome... plus it's more college than high school. Lot of fun to read. The only problem is it's 1st in a trilogy and the other 2 aren't out yet so now I'll have to wait years to see how it ends!
Now I'm reading:
A Simple Plan- Scott Smith
I enjoyed "The Name of the Wind" too.
I was a bit nervous going in as I figured there was no way it could live up to the hype it's gotten, but this was the rare instance where the work exceeds the hype I thought.
Finished "The Name of the Wind' last night... if you like Harry Potter at all, but want something a bit more grown up, this book is it. I thought it was awesome... plus it's more college than high school. Lot of fun to read. The only problem is it's 1st in a trilogy and the other 2 aren't out yet so now I'll have to wait years to see how it ends!
Now I'm reading:
A Simple Plan- Scott Smith
I enjoyed "The Name of the Wind" too.
I was a bit nervous going in as I figured there was no way it could live up to the hype it's gotten, but this was the rare instance where the work exceeds the hype I thought.
I was at a bookstore and someone working there told me he was known as a fantasy expert so if I had any questions to ask him. I asked him what his favorite series was and he said "The Name of the Wind", but it's frustrating because the other books aren't out yet. I took his advice and enjoyed it. I haven't read a lot of fantasy (just the first "Wheel of Time" book). I will read the rest of this series when it comes out.
Has anyone here read Little Bee by Chris Cleave (originally published as The Other Hand in the UK)? I admittedly skimmed sections since I came across it at work (though I 'skimmed' from beginning to end...) but I thought it was phenomenal. Can't wait to pick up a copy and re-read it.
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All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
i am halfway through "the dharma bums" by jack kerouak. pretty good so far. trying to finish it fast so i can finally read "the hells angles" by hunter s thompson.
I was at a bookstore and someone working there told me he was known as a fantasy expert so if I had any questions to ask him. I asked him what his favorite series was and he said "The Name of the Wind", but it's frustrating because the other books aren't out yet. I took his advice and enjoyed it. I haven't read a lot of fantasy (just the first "Wheel of Time" book). I will read the rest of this series when it comes out.
I read about 5-6 of the Wheel of Time books before I realized he was never going to finish it. After I gave up I swore I'd never start another unfinished series like that again. Part of the appeal of Name of the Wind was I had been told the series was done and they were just releasing the 3 books a year apart... now the second book has been pushed back. Figures. I also got sucked into George RR Martin's series, which is amazing but also unfinished. It's unlike anything I ever read... very gritty realism and some truly shocking plot developments. It sent me on a bit of a fantasy kick (which lead to Name of the Wind, among others).
However, I'm kinda burning out on it again. I'm on book 2 of a 3000 page juggernaut fantasy series (Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn) and I'm about to give up. I don't have the time or patience for this kind of reading anymore
So now I'm reading "Caught Stealing" by Charlie Huston. A nice brutal noir mystery... my favorite!
Gomorrah - Roberto Saviano
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The Damned United - David Peace
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
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I don't think I've posted it anywhere else
I haven't read the Tad Williams series. I will check it out.
It's REALLY long... 4 books, each is 800 pages. I've only read the first. Parts of it are incredible, parts of it are boring. I'm going to finish it out of sheer stubbornness though
I know, it kinda flies in the face of my easy-going, conciliatory demeanor around here... but I swear it's true!
I didn't know there were degrees in Museum Studies but then, what do I know. I'm sure you have LOTS of research to do but that sounds enjoyable. Even though it's been a very long time since I was in school I still find that I enjoy researching things I'm interested in. I'll feel overwhelmed at first, then before I know it I've learned all kinds of things that absolutely delight me and probably bore everybody else silly. :roll:
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I LOOOOOOVED the Italy part. I barely made it through the India part.
I don't know if "reading" is the right term. Sometimes, I feel more like I'm "slogging through." :roll:
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I just finished "Choke". Good stuff! I'm beginning to really like Palahniuk's stuff.
Currently reading "The Road" by Cormac Mccarthy. Different than I expected. This guy really has a way with words.
finished up eleven minutes on wednesday and started the zahir ~ paulo coelho yesterday. bout half-way thru and really, really enjoying it.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Now I'm reading:
A Simple Plan- Scott Smith
Just about done with The Longest Trip Home by John Grogan (the dude who wrote Marley & Me).
i read that about a month ago (and that at the end of december).
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
I enjoyed "The Name of the Wind" too.
hahahaha. I really am liking TLTH...I think more than I liked M & M.
i liked them both...but i think my feelings are the reverse of yours.
perhaps b/c marley was read, and written, first...i was already introduced to his 'style'...and sure, i am a total sucker for dogs. the other was really just as good, just not as much to discover for me...and yes, a bit more nostalgic. oh, idk,,,neither were truly 'surprising' stories, and both were very 'familiar' to me......but i guess marley just won me over more.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
I was a bit nervous going in as I figured there was no way it could live up to the hype it's gotten, but this was the rare instance where the work exceeds the hype I thought.
I was at a bookstore and someone working there told me he was known as a fantasy expert so if I had any questions to ask him. I asked him what his favorite series was and he said "The Name of the Wind", but it's frustrating because the other books aren't out yet. I took his advice and enjoyed it. I haven't read a lot of fantasy (just the first "Wheel of Time" book). I will read the rest of this series when it comes out.
I read about 5-6 of the Wheel of Time books before I realized he was never going to finish it. After I gave up I swore I'd never start another unfinished series like that again. Part of the appeal of Name of the Wind was I had been told the series was done and they were just releasing the 3 books a year apart... now the second book has been pushed back. Figures. I also got sucked into George RR Martin's series, which is amazing but also unfinished. It's unlike anything I ever read... very gritty realism and some truly shocking plot developments. It sent me on a bit of a fantasy kick (which lead to Name of the Wind, among others).
However, I'm kinda burning out on it again. I'm on book 2 of a 3000 page juggernaut fantasy series (Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn) and I'm about to give up. I don't have the time or patience for this kind of reading anymore
So now I'm reading "Caught Stealing" by Charlie Huston. A nice brutal noir mystery... my favorite!
Gomorrah - Roberto Saviano
&
The Damned United - David Peace