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Now there's a book thread on AD! 
I do have many books that I have read plus great authors.
Right now I'm currently reading the biography of my fave genius...
and at the same time I'm attempting Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace"....over 1,000 pages of reading pleasure...lol!
Now my book reading requirement is that any book I buy at either McKay's used book store or Books-A-Million have at least a MINIMUM of 500 pages so I can have the pleasure of reading something pretty long.
Also I do love historical fiction especially John Jakes' "Kent Family Chronicles" that is a total of 7 or so volumes long dating from the American Revolution to the post Civil War era. I finished reading Harry Turtledove's Alternate History series that presents a "what if" scenario in which the Confederates won the Civil War.
and Meg.....I envy your 2,500 book collection. I wish I could have kept my books together in one place!
Deaf258....
I love that idea of yours to give that book to a certain person lol!
I do have many books that I have read plus great authors.
Right now I'm currently reading the biography of my fave genius...
and at the same time I'm attempting Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace"....over 1,000 pages of reading pleasure...lol!
Now my book reading requirement is that any book I buy at either McKay's used book store or Books-A-Million have at least a MINIMUM of 500 pages so I can have the pleasure of reading something pretty long.
Also I do love historical fiction especially John Jakes' "Kent Family Chronicles" that is a total of 7 or so volumes long dating from the American Revolution to the post Civil War era. I finished reading Harry Turtledove's Alternate History series that presents a "what if" scenario in which the Confederates won the Civil War.
and Meg.....I envy your 2,500 book collection. I wish I could have kept my books together in one place!
Deaf258....
I love that idea of yours to give that book to a certain person lol!
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Sable,
War and Peace is an awesome book!!! Let me know what you think after you finish reading it
I read a lot on Einstein's wife, Milvea Maric (a Serbian). It was very sad how she had to live in Einstein's shadow as she was a brilliant mathematican herself. She gave up her career to support Einstein.
Again, she reinforces one of my mottos " Behind every successful man, there is an even more successful woman."
War and Peace is an awesome book!!! Let me know what you think after you finish reading it
I read a lot on Einstein's wife, Milvea Maric (a Serbian). It was very sad how she had to live in Einstein's shadow as she was a brilliant mathematican herself. She gave up her career to support Einstein.
Again, she reinforces one of my mottos " Behind every successful man, there is an even more successful woman."
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sablescort said:Now there's a book thread on AD!
I do have many books that I have read plus great authors.
Right now I'm currently reading the biography of my fave genius...
and at the same time I'm attempting Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace"....over 1,000 pages of reading pleasure...lol!
Now my book reading requirement is that any book I buy at either McKay's used book store or Books-A-Million have at least a MINIMUM of 500 pages so I can have the pleasure of reading something pretty long.
Also I do love historical fiction especially John Jakes' "Kent Family Chronicles" that is a total of 7 or so volumes long dating from the American Revolution to the post Civil War era. I finished reading Harry Turtledove's Alternate History series that presents a "what if" scenario in which the Confederates won the Civil War.
and Meg.....I envy your 2,500 book collection. I wish I could have kept my books together in one place!
Deaf258....
Ah! That's him. His name is Albert Einstein....
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Meg said:Sable,
War and Peace is an awesome book!!! Let me know what you think after you finish reading it
lol I'll let ya know ....I'm about 1/4 of a way to the the half of the story...but it's that damn good all I can say!
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If you like long books check out James Michner or Jeffery Deaver. Michner (spelling)wrote "Centennial" and other historical novels. Deaver writes detective books (4-600 pgs). One of his books, "Bone Collector" was made into a movie with Denzel Washington. Lincoln Rhyme reminds me of Grissom on CSI.
If you like long books check out James Michner or Jeffery Deaver. Michner (spelling)wrote "Centennial" and other historical novels. Deaver writes detective books (4-600 pgs). One of his books, "Bone Collector" was made into a movie with Denzel Washington. Lincoln Rhyme reminds me of Grissom on CSI.
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ITPjohn said:
funny that you should mention James Michener. I've read most of his books starting over ten years ago. "Centennial" was the first one I ever read from Michener, but my all-time faves from him is "Chesapeake", "Texas" and "Alaska" What is truly amazing about Michener is that he did not start writing until he was in his 40s! His characters and backgrounding of the stories made me think I was right smack deep into the story
I hadnt had a chance to pick up "Bone Collector" yet but thanks for the heads up, john.......
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The recent thread by TTT regarding menstrual cycles got me digging up one of my favorite books, Red Tent, by Anita Diamant (which tells the little-known Biblical story of Dinah, daughter of the patriarch Jacob and his wife Leah and sister of Joseph - to be found in Chapter 34 of the Book of Genesis) to read again last night.
Red Tent was a term used for women menstruating and would gather in a large red tent for one week where they would just lay around, read, eat, sleep, pamper themselves or chat around with other women.
This book is awesome - if TTT ever comes across this post, she might want to read Red Tent to get a better understanding of how glorious menstrual cycles can be. Nowadays, women think it is a bothersome timing but it is really a timing for women to nurture themselves.
Red Tent was a term used for women menstruating and would gather in a large red tent for one week where they would just lay around, read, eat, sleep, pamper themselves or chat around with other women.
This book is awesome - if TTT ever comes across this post, she might want to read Red Tent to get a better understanding of how glorious menstrual cycles can be. Nowadays, women think it is a bothersome timing but it is really a timing for women to nurture themselves.
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the book i mention in other topic as i went off topic.. lol
Now Sean's Chemo is all done THIS FRIDAY!!! I also now have more time to be able to read books since I dont have to go back and forth in driving soo many times.. We only will go Every 3 months for Follow up that's it
Anyway Im reading now is called Gift of Life by Henri Landwifth
I researched more about Henri, It seems he's more private person but was well known in fla. I could give few links but Im sure you can check out at all about Henri Landwirth He also reminds me of who I was when I worked in a group home, I gve all my time to make sure they are happy and work too many hours while most of staffs are soo loofoff on job etc not worth it to go back there but I do miss working and helping them
I still have Rachel Simmons's book called The odd Girl: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls.
and I also have autograph of *Before I said good-bye* example of this book but with candle. http://www.simonsays.com/content/content.cfm?sid=33&pid=407810
and, Family First by Dr Phil that hasn't read yet.. Here's the book
Now Sean's Chemo is all done THIS FRIDAY!!! I also now have more time to be able to read books since I dont have to go back and forth in driving soo many times.. We only will go Every 3 months for Follow up that's it
Anyway Im reading now is called Gift of Life by Henri Landwifth
I researched more about Henri, It seems he's more private person but was well known in fla. I could give few links but Im sure you can check out at all about Henri Landwirth He also reminds me of who I was when I worked in a group home, I gve all my time to make sure they are happy and work too many hours while most of staffs are soo loofoff on job etc not worth it to go back there but I do miss working and helping them
I still have Rachel Simmons's book called The odd Girl: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls.
and I also have autograph of *Before I said good-bye* example of this book but with candle. http://www.simonsays.com/content/content.cfm?sid=33&pid=407810
and, Family First by Dr Phil that hasn't read yet.. Here's the book
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Gift of Life is Finally "closed" as I just finish read them. I will loan it to my mother who want to borrow it on friday....
next book I will be ready the odd girl ( I got to finish it. cuz Im on chapter 2 sigh but the book is in the car)
Wendy
next book I will be ready the odd girl ( I got to finish it. cuz Im on chapter 2 sigh but the book is in the car)
Wendy
Note: These books are required anyone to have critical thinking skill to read... Sleeping With Extra-Terrestrials : The Rise of Irrationalism and Perils of Piety
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=/ref=cm_lm_asin/102-9294953-8405746?v=glance
A politician armed with religion is a dangerous animal. btw, this book the Religious Right doesn't want you to read! Trust me. They doesn't.
Trust Us We're Experts: How Industry Manipulates Science and Gambles with Your Future
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=/ref=cm_lm_asin/102-9294953-8405746?v=glance
This is one of the reasons I encourage anyone to learn science (self-educated) and want a population of critically thinking voters.
Harmful to Minors: The Perils of Protecting Children from Sex
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=/ref=cm_lm_asin/102-9294953-8405746?v=glance
Politicians want children to think that pleasure from ANY form of sexual interaction is evil, deadly, etc. If you masturbated as a child AND didn't get hairy palms, you should read this book.
Scholarly World, Private Worlds
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=/ref=cm_lm_asin/102-9294953-8405746?v=glance
The book demands much from the reader, so if you don't want to think and question your own thinking, stay away 500 miles from this book.
Why Societies Need Dissent (Oliver Wendell Holmes Lectures)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=/ref=cm_lm_asin/102-9294953-8405746?v=glance
And once you learn to think for yourself, this book will give you the reasons to speak up!
I read all and plan to order some new books (mostly critical thinking subjects) today
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I just finished the first Dune book. Boy, was that a good read! I've been reading Jurassic Park and found it very difficult to read. Very highly technical and detailed, way more than the movie. But I enjoyed it anyway.
Can someone recommend me a good science fiction book to read? Thanks!
Can someone recommend me a good science fiction book to read? Thanks!
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Ziusudra said:
Michael Crichton loves to add more details complicating the plot. But my favorite Michael Crtichton book is also his first one, "The Andromeda Strain" that is a blend of sci-fi, alternate history and suspense. It should be much simpler to read than Jurassic Park though.
If you want a weird sci-fi twist with history, I recommend Harry Turtledove's "World War" series in which aliens from outer space interrupts World War II forcing the Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan) and the Allies (USA, Britain, Russia) to unite with each other to fight the alien invaders......Really surreal lol!
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Ive tried and tried to love science fiction books but unlike wines/cheeses/beers, I couldn't acquire a liking to that genre.
Hence I have no recommendations for any science fiction books
Hence I have no recommendations for any science fiction books
Michael Crichton's Sphere made my pants wet. Sphere is my number one favorite sci-fi book to read. Once I started reading this book and I couldn't stop turning the pages...sablescort said:
It will be nice to have that 'power'... Imagine.. our thoughts become reality in a matter of millisecond. nicee but naw. What if we have the nightmares which will come real... *shudder* or worse, ravensteve's thoughts... now that's scary.
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I liked books written by Isaac Asimov. The Foundation series were interesting to read! It is about saving a huge galactic civilization from falling into the dark ages.