What are you reading?

nycfem · 08-22-2011, 06:10 AM

I just read a great book "Loud in the House of Myself: Memoir of a Strange Girl" by Stacey Pershall. It's a memoir of a girl who grew up in Arkansas with an eating disorder and was eventually diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. She then came into her own as an alternative type. Her writing is hilarious when it wants to be and very moving. Big thumbs up! I want to be friends with her (always the mark of a great book for me).

I'm also reading Jaycee Duggard's memoir "a stolen life." It's beyond upsetting. I had nightmares about it last night. It's very well-written, also very graphic, and Jaycee is beyond likable. Jaycee has the spirit of a survivor, and that's what gets the reader through the book (at least for me). Some of the proceeds from the book go to her foundation for helping others in traumatic situations. Jaycee was an amazing girl, and now is an amazing woman.

Kobi · 08-22-2011, 04:34 PM

Currently reading The Gallup's Guide to Modern Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Lifestyle series.

Is written for young adults as a primer thing but I'm learning a lot as well. 15 books in the series including stuff like health, coming out, understanding what it means to be transgender, role models, religion, issues and politics, mental health, homophobia, international stuff, new generations, smashing stereotypes, international history and time lines, origins of orientation, POC, gay characters/roles etc.

SecretAgentMa'am · 08-22-2011, 07:24 PM

I tend toward rather trashy reading. Vampires, werewolves, magic users of all kinds, I love them. Unfortunately, all the series I love don't have new books coming out for months, so I'm reduced to reading paranormal romance. Not that there's anything wrong with romance novels, but they're not usually my thing. So I'm currently reading Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series. I just started book 3, not sure if I'm going to actually make it through this one, much less the whole series.

I'm also listening to the audiobook version of Kitty's Greatest Hits, a collection of short stories set in the Kitty Norville universe by Carrie Vaughn.

Estella · 08-22-2011, 07:37 PM

I'm not usually so much with the chick lit - but someone at work gave me a copy of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender. I started it on my way home today and it's not a bad subway read, sort of a magic food experience with chocolate emotional frosting.

tonaderspeisung · 08-22-2011, 10:21 PM

the world in six songs: how the musical brain created human nature - daniel j. levitin

i was super excited about the premise of this book and i found his first book, this is your brain on music, completely fascinating
this offering was a bit of a disappointment - a lot like ancient aliens on the history channel stuff here

Greyson · 08-22-2011, 10:40 PM

Persistence:All Ways Butch and Femme edited by Ivan E. Coyote and Zena Sharman

Venus007 · 08-22-2011, 10:59 PM

"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

lettertodaddy · 08-26-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyson

Persistence:All Ways Butch and Femme edited by Ivan E. Coyote and Zena Sharman

Are you familiar with Joan Nestle's The Persistent Desire? How do you think the two match up?

Estella · 08-25-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenchurch

I'm not usually so much with the chick lit - but someone at work gave me a copy of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender. I started it on my way home today and it's not a bad subway read, sort of a magic food experience with chocolate emotional frosting.

Yes, quoting my own post. I just finished this book and I have to say, I was really surprised. Sort of chick-lit meets sci-fi/fantasy. Still with a heavy food emphasis. I'll definitely be looking out for her other novels.

Reader · 08-26-2011, 05:24 PM

(Figured I'd toss this in this thread, too. I first posted it in the Hurricane Irene thread.)

This book is a fav of mine. It is a good read and full of interesting and compelling info, written more like a story, than a manual so it keeps your attention, while educating you.

The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Club-Secrets-Science-Could/dp/0446580244"]Amazon.com: The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life (9780446580243): Ben Sherwood: Books[/ame]

lettertodaddy · 08-26-2011, 06:05 PM

I'm reading How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu, and re-reading Audre Lorde's Zami, as well as Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. Oh, and I've been reading bits and pieces from Ivan Coyote's Missed Her, as well as a couple of essays from a James Baldwin collection.

Since the girl left, I've had a lot of time on my hands.

nycfem · 08-26-2011, 08:51 PM

This book, "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why," was written in a similar style to what you described. I just love these types of books, and strongly recommend this one.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Survival-Who-Lives-Dies/dp/0393326152/ref=pd_sim_b_3"]Amazon.com: Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why (9780393326154): Laurence Gonzales: Books[/ame]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter Green

(Figured I'd toss this in this thread, too. I first posted it in the Hurricane Irene thread.)

This book is a fav of mine. It is a good read and full of interesting and compelling info, written more like a story, than a manual so it keeps your attention, while educating you.

The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life

Amazon.com: The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life (9780446580243): Ben Sherwood: Books

afixer · 09-06-2011, 07:19 PM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Visit-Goon-Squad-Jennifer-Egan/dp/0307592839"]a visit from the goon squad[/ame]

Fancy · 09-10-2011, 05:15 AM

46 Things You Can Do to Help Your Teen Manage Stress - Dr Heath Dingwell

and

The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It - Geneen Roth

...no book reports just yet.

Sparkle · 09-13-2011, 10:11 AM

Some locals have formed an impromptu reading group to read the Man Booker shortlist

http://www.themanbookerprize.com/news/stories/1533

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/gall...11-in-pictures

rather ambitiously they've set two books for next week (I'm unlikely to have time to read both) but I've just sent these two to my kindle.

'Pigeon English' by Stephen Kelman

and

'Snowdrops' by A.D. Miller

turasultana · 09-13-2011, 10:27 AM

Just finished "The Sociopath Next Door" non fiction. scarier than fiction.

4% of the population or 1 in 25 people, have no conscience. look around the room right now and see if you can pick them out!

seriously - really good book. You look at people differently and a bit more objectively. Watch out for those who consistantly play the pity card.

foxyshaman · 09-21-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turasultana

Just finished "The Sociopath Next Door" non fiction. scarier than fiction.

4% of the population or 1 in 25 people, have no conscience. look around the room right now and see if you can pick them out!

seriously - really good book. You look at people differently and a bit more objectively. Watch out for those who consistantly play the pity card.

I ordered this from my library and am on the list to get it. Life can be scarier than fiction that is for sure!!

Have I ever said I LOVE MY LIBRARY. Well if not, I do. So I said it. I admit it. I am a library junkie.

So today I picked up "Not One Damsel in Distress ~ World Folktales for Strong Girls" by Jane Yolen.

I am asked to storytell for different events, so I am always trying to find interesting folktales that we may not necessarily have ever heard. I also try to find stories about women, strong women, or wiley women... etc. There are far too many male heroes in our north american cultural mythology. I am only one women, but I hold the power of my voice, my body and imagination to encourage other women to embrace the hero within.

Anyway... I feel a tangent coming on.

WolfyOne · 09-21-2011, 04:04 PM

Trying to catch up with Janet Evanovich, so I started Sizzling Sixteen 2 days ago and should be done tonight

Then back to J.T. Ellison and The Immortals

08-22-2011, 04:34 PM	#2
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08-22-2011, 07:24 PM	#3
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08-26-2011, 05:24 PM	#10
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08-22-2011, 06:10 AM	#1
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,793 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,987 Thanked 21,452 Times in 5,101 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I just read a great book "Loud in the House of Myself: Memoir of a Strange Girl" by Stacey Pershall. It's a memoir of a girl who grew up in Arkansas with an eating disorder and was eventually diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. She then came into her own as an alternative type. Her writing is hilarious when it wants to be and very moving. Big thumbs up! I want to be friends with her (always the mark of a great book for me). I'm also reading Jaycee Duggard's memoir "a stolen life." It's beyond upsetting. I had nightmares about it last night. It's very well-written, also very graphic, and Jaycee is beyond likable. Jaycee has the spirit of a survivor, and that's what gets the reader through the book (at least for me). Some of the proceeds from the book go to her foundation for helping others in traumatic situations. Jaycee was an amazing girl, and now is an amazing woman.

08-22-2011, 07:37 PM	#4
Estella Member How Do You Identify?: Straightforward Femme. What you see is what you get. Preferred Pronoun?: We Relationship Status: Sadie, Sadie ... married lady. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Love that dirty water ... Posts: 355 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 94 Thanked 551 Times in 130 Posts Rep Power: 8279290	I'm not usually so much with the chick lit - but someone at work gave me a copy of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender. I started it on my way home today and it's not a bad subway read, sort of a magic food experience with chocolate emotional frosting.

08-22-2011, 10:21 PM	#5
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09-13-2011, 10:27 AM	#16
turasultana Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: spoken for Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: brooklyn Posts: 432 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 226 Thanked 713 Times in 249 Posts Rep Power: 2043785	Just finished "The Sociopath Next Door" non fiction. scarier than fiction. 4% of the population or 1 in 25 people, have no conscience. look around the room right now and see if you can pick them out! seriously - really good book. You look at people differently and a bit more objectively. Watch out for those who consistantly play the pity card.

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WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,392 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Trying to catch up with Janet Evanovich, so I started Sizzling Sixteen 2 days ago and should be done tonight Then back to J.T. Ellison and The Immortals __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo