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  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Solat13 wrote:
    I probably won't mind that. I'm a history and trivia buff. I was fascinated to learn that Mormons hold one of my archenemies - the seagull - in high regard when I was out in Salt Lake a few years ago so I should be ok. ;)

    I *HATE* seagulls. They used to dive-bomb us at lunch in high school (my school was near the ocean).
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • kry211
    kry211 Posts: 24
    rrivers wrote:
    Just finished "Sharp Objects" and "Into the Wild". "Sharp Objects" is really creepy with a nice twist at the end. "Into the Wild" is one of the best books I have read in awhile. I was fascinated with the whole story from the mystery of what happened to him to his parents to the people he met on his travels. From the previews, the movie looks really similiar and I read an article in "Outside" that said the family wouldn't let the movie get made unless it was faithful to the true story so it should be really good.
    Just picked up Into the Wild, wanted read it before the movie came out
    Movie looks great from the trailer
    this opera is as lousy as it is brilliant
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    LOL! Jon Krakauer is making BANK off this Message Pit!!! :D
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    AmentsChick wrote:
    LOL! Jon Krakauer is making BANK off this Message Pit!!! :D

    In the article I read it said that "Into the Wild" is taught in schools. He's just plain making bank!
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    rrivers wrote:
    In the article I read it said that "Into the Wild" is taught in schools. He's just plain making bank!

    Yeah, I saw that too...in Outside magazine?? Great article!! But, yeah...I've been a fan of his since Into Thin Air came out. My all-time favorite author! :) I'm stoked for his success.


    P.S. If I was a teacher I'd definitely use Into the Wild (and Into Thin Air) as books for my class.

    P.P.S. Yup, that's right...Krakauer also has a book called Into Thin Air. Get it..."Thin Air"?!
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Yeah, I saw that too...in Outside magazine?? Great article!! But, yeah...I've been a fan of his since Into Thin Air came out. My all-time favorite author! :) I'm stoked for his success.


    P.S. If I was a teacher I'd definitely use Into the Wild (and Into Thin Air) as books for my class.

    P.P.S. Yup, that's right...Krakauer also has a book called Into Thin Air. Get it..."Thin Air"?!

    Yeah I was refering to the "Outside" article.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    rrivers wrote:
    Yeah I was refering to the "Outside" article.

    I'm surprised that article didn't make it to The Porch!! It was really really good...even a lil thing about EV.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    AmentsChick wrote:
    I'm surprised that article didn't make it to The Porch!! It was really really good...even a lil thing about EV.

    Yeah it was interesting to see his parents thoughts. One of the things that made the book so interesting was that I went back and forth on how I felt about him. I would admire him for his bravery and wanting to really experience life and then I would hate him for not keeping in contact with his parents.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    rrivers wrote:
    Yeah it was interesting to see his parents thoughts. One of the things that made the book so interesting was that I went back and forth on how I felt about him. I would admire him for his bravery and wanting to really experience life and then I would hate him for not keeping in contact with his parents.

    I was pissed at him for alot of the book. He made so many stupid choices and didn't do his research...could've saved his life.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    I'm toggling again. :rolleyes:

    Between Marley & Me and Silencing Dissent. Nice little contrast there! ;):D
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    Started "Love is a Mixtape" by Rob Sheffield, a writer for Rolling Stone. It's really good so far.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Jeanie wrote:
    I'm toggling again. :rolleyes:

    Between Marley & Me and Silencing Dissent. Nice little contrast there! ;):D

    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??)
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    trout fishing in america - richard brautigan
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    i just need to say
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    AmentsChick wrote:
    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......... :)
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    AmentsChick wrote:
    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??)


    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"?
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    rrivers wrote:
    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.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    aNiMaL wrote:

    Anyhow, I want to finish it so I can start reading my next book; "Scar Tissue" by Anthony Kiedis.

    What book are you reading?

    Anthony Kiedis has a book?

    I'm reading the Bible :)
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Allie02 wrote:
    Anthony Kiedis has a book?

    I'm reading the Bible :)

    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.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    AmentsChick wrote:
    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.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Mel1979
    Mel1979 Posts: 17
    Diary by Chuck Palahniuk. I love the way this guy writes!

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