What are you reading?

Kätzchen · 08-16-2024, 10:44 PM

Link to book review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...y_Night_Lights

Kätzchen · 08-24-2024, 09:57 AM

So, I came across a news article on CNN recently which explores several interesting dichotomies surrounding the ethnicity of Jesus.

LINK to CNN article: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/31/us/je...cec/index.html

In this news article, it expounds upon the scholarly work examined in a book authored by Dr. Christena Cleveland (PhD)… who makes a salient point about Jesus being raised in the town of Nazareth by the Sea of Galilee— which is as near a Palestinian geological point of reference, as one could get. Was Jesus a Palestinian? Was he a person of color, and not someone depicted as a White Jesus (as some believe him to be)? Cleveland’s book is of great interest to me, so I’m gonna read it and sit with her thoughts for a bit.

BOOK: God is a Black Woman (Cleveland, C.).

https://www.harpercollins.com/produc...tena-cleveland

Kätzchen · 11-17-2024, 08:44 AM

I just picked up a book to read from Powell’s Books. I’m gonna spend Thanksgiving reading this book.

Here’s a link to reviews by other readers:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...-me-everything

Kätzchen · 02-23-2025, 11:22 AM

I was at Powell’s bookstore recently and found all three books for less than $10. When I have spare time to kill, I’m re-reading from this book series.

Bèsame* · 02-26-2025, 06:44 PM

A very intriguing article in next months Smithsonian magazine.

Stimson proved to be adaptable in other ways. One day while she was conducting rounds, a soldier under her care said, “Major, the men don’t like to call you ma’am. Would it be all right if they called you sir?”

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histo...way-180985952/

GeorgiaMa'am · 02-27-2025, 10:30 AM

I wish I was reading The New Yorker magazine. They have a special that's about to end, $1 a week for a year. That's a great deal, but I have other things I need to spend $52 on. I could also get a one year subscription to Vanity Fair for $8, which is also a great deal but a poor substitute for TNY. Hmm.

Kätzchen · 03-18-2025, 12:52 PM

I just read about a very interesting book featured on The Associated Press news website. Title of book: Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection (John Green, March 18th 2025).

John Green previously authored the best selling book from 2012: The Fault With All Our Stars.

To find out more about this book, read the AP spoiler alert here:
LINK ——>> https://apnews.com/article/everythin...93608047db0991

GeorgiaMa'am · 03-19-2025, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

I wish I was reading The New Yorker magazine. They have a special that's about to end, $1 a week for a year. That's a great deal, but I have other things I need to spend $52 on. I could also get a one year subscription to Vanity Fair for $8, which is also a great deal but a poor substitute for TNY. Hmm.

I caved and got the one-year subscription to The New Yorker. It was the repetitive ads on Facebook that did me in - I was thinking about it all the time and wanting to read the teaser articles. That said, I'm sure it will be a well-spent $52; I have been thoroughly enjoying it, and it's wonderful to be able to go back through the archives. It's quickly becoming a daily habit.

08-16-2024, 10:44 PM	#1
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08-24-2024, 09:57 AM	#2
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11-17-2024, 08:44 AM	#3
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sharing my life with my granddaughter, family & friends. ツ Posts: 16,166 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,505 Thanked 33,584 Times in 10,689 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	New book to read… I just picked up a book to read from Powell’s Books. I’m gonna spend Thanksgiving reading this book. Here’s a link to reviews by other readers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...-me-everything __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

02-23-2025, 11:22 AM	#4
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sharing my life with my granddaughter, family & friends. ツ Posts: 16,166 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,505 Thanked 33,584 Times in 10,689 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Stieg Larsson Trilogy I was at Powell’s bookstore recently and found all three books for less than $10. When I have spare time to kill, I’m re-reading from this book series. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

02-26-2025, 06:44 PM	#5
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02-27-2025, 10:30 AM	#6
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03-18-2025, 12:52 PM	#7
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sharing my life with my granddaughter, family & friends. ツ Posts: 16,166 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,505 Thanked 33,584 Times in 10,689 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I look forward to reading this book soon… I just read about a very interesting book featured on The Associated Press news website. Title of book: Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection (John Green, March 18th 2025). John Green previously authored the best selling book from 2012: The Fault With All Our Stars. To find out more about this book, read the AP spoiler alert here: LINK ——>> https://apnews.com/article/everythin...93608047db0991 __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

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