What are you reading?

cinnamongrrl · 11-11-2015, 03:32 AM

I'm finally engaged...in a wonderful book. Its been a while since I found one I could sink my brain into...

I'm reading Thomas Jefferson: The art of power by Jon Meacham

Its a very interesting book about an amazing man. I even read the prologue...which I never do...

SoulShineFemme · 11-13-2015, 07:51 PM

I finished The Tenth Insight by James Redfield and moved on to Birth of a Killer by Darren Shan

Humanesque · 11-13-2015, 11:27 PM

Churchill- Roy Jenkins

The JD · 11-14-2015, 12:46 AM

I'm reading the Walking Dead Compendium Volume 1.

And yes, I'm a fan of the TV show, though late to the table. I know there are some major plot differences between the TV show and the comic book, and that reading the comic book will not solve the Big Cliffhanger of the current season, but I'm invested enough in the characters now to care about them in the comic form.

Only 2 more compendiums to go!

Kätzchen · 11-24-2015, 12:33 AM

I'm going to be on a 4 day holiday, over the weekend, and although I'm keeping my plans open, I'm going to read novels by Chaim Potok. I will probably save my very favorite book of all his books for the last, which is titled The Chosen.

The first time I read The Chosen, I was a sophomore in high school. The story of David and his struggle with his father, life at school and at home and conflicts within his family, has stayed with me since long ago.

Here's an excerpt from the very first page:

"When a trout rising to a fly gets hooked on a line and finds himself unable to swim about freely, he begins with a fight which results in struggles and splashes and sometimes an escape. Often, of course, the situation is too tough for him.

In the same way the human being struggles with his environment and with the hooks that catch him. Sometimes he masters his difficulties; sometimes they are too much for him. His struggles are all that the world sees and it naturally misunderstands them.

It is hard for a free fish to understand what is happening to a hooked one..." (Karl A.Menninger).

Martina · 11-24-2015, 12:51 AM

Goatsong by Tom Holt

11-11-2015, 03:32 AM	#1
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,661 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,232 Thanked 27,598 Times in 6,956 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I'm finally engaged...in a wonderful book. Its been a while since I found one I could sink my brain into... I'm reading Thomas Jefferson: The art of power by Jon Meacham Its a very interesting book about an amazing man. I even read the prologue...which I never do... __________________

11-14-2015, 12:46 AM	#4
The JD Be the Fearless Bunny How Do You Identify?: Hers. Preferred Pronoun?: he Relationship Status: Medusa’s Snake Charmer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: This must be the place. Posts: 649 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,740 Thanked 2,677 Times in 540 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I'm reading the Walking Dead Compendium Volume 1. And yes, I'm a fan of the TV show, though late to the table. I know there are some major plot differences between the TV show and the comic book, and that reading the comic book will not solve the Big Cliffhanger of the current season, but I'm invested enough in the characters now to care about them in the comic form. Only 2 more compendiums to go! __________________ I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it. ~Flannery O'Connor

11-24-2015, 12:33 AM	#5
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: @ home with my granddaughter, chosen friends & family. ツ Posts: 16,123 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,623 Thanked 33,550 Times in 10,666 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I'm going to be on a 4 day holiday, over the weekend, and although I'm keeping my plans open, I'm going to read novels by Chaim Potok. I will probably save my very favorite book of all his books for the last, which is titled The Chosen. The first time I read The Chosen, I was a sophomore in high school. The story of David and his struggle with his father, life at school and at home and conflicts within his family, has stayed with me since long ago. Here's an excerpt from the very first page: "When a trout rising to a fly gets hooked on a line and finds himself unable to swim about freely, he begins with a fight which results in struggles and splashes and sometimes an escape. Often, of course, the situation is too tough for him. In the same way the human being struggles with his environment and with the hooks that catch him. Sometimes he masters his difficulties; sometimes they are too much for him. His struggles are all that the world sees and it naturally misunderstands them. It is hard for a free fish to understand what is happening to a hooked one..." (Karl A.Menninger). __________________ “Move in silence: Only speak when it’s time to say checkmate,” ~ Lorenzo Senni.

11-24-2015, 12:51 AM	#6
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Goatsong by Tom Holt __________________ "No matter how cynical I get, I just can't keep up" - Lily Tomlin

11-13-2015, 07:51 PM	#2
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