What are you reading?

Kobi · 08-21-2012, 07:00 PM

It's Even Worse Than It Looks - How the American constitutional system collided with the new politics of extremism.

Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein

Going to need more zantac for this one.

Kätzchen · 08-22-2012, 10:44 PM

Just wanted to leave another note here tonight:

I came across Gilbert King (author of: Devil in the Grove) a few months ago when headline news broke across America about Trayvon Martin - who was robbed of his life in a gated community in Florida.

I highly recommend this book and it is a book I am keeping in my growing archive on literature pertaining to Race, Power & Privilege.

For those of you who are interested:

Gilbert King maintains a blog (found here), supplies updates on his FB page and travels to university and college campuses to speak about racism in America and promote his book.

I bought his book this past spring when it became available for purchase out here on the west coast. His book has been reviewed by The Seattle Times, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune - as well as authors such as Kevin Boyle, Wil Haygood and Ira Katznelson.

Here's an excerpt about the book, provided by Amazon.com:

Arguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in an explosive and deadly case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life.

Glenn · 08-22-2012, 10:54 PM

The Castle -Franz Kafka
I don't recommend reading Kafka.... yet I do

cheekyali · 08-22-2012, 11:03 PM

Vanish - Tess Gerristen

Its part of the Rizzoli and Isles series (although started reading it before seeing the series). They usually follow the same formula but, it works and keeps me reading.

Martina · 08-22-2012, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheekyali

Vanish - Tess Gerristen

Its part of the Rizzoli and Isles series (although started reading it before seeing the series). They usually follow the same formula but, it works and keeps me reading.

Oooooo. I didn't know there were books. I got into the tv show this summer. Cool.

Martina · 08-22-2012, 11:38 PM

School is back in session, and all pretense of reading anything even slightly demanding is gone.

Back to comfort food literature.

Currently, The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea.

It may be a bad sign that I am already reading children's literature.

Kätzchen · 08-27-2012, 10:54 AM

I am very grateful for this forum thread and for all the people who share their reading materials here.

*Thank You*

I'm still working with all the recent materials I have listed and as well, I have been participating more in our community here. Thank You to members here who share about things in their life and your mindset too.

I learn so much from all of you and feel less lonely in life because of your efforts in our community.

-XXXX-

*treats for our book club readers *

08-21-2012, 07:00 PM	#1
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,618 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	It's Even Worse Than It Looks - How the American constitutional system collided with the new politics of extremism. Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein Going to need more zantac for this one. __________________

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Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: @ home with my granddaughter, chosen friends & family. ツ Posts: 16,133 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,540 Thanked 33,562 Times in 10,673 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Just wanted to leave another note here tonight: I came across Gilbert King (author of: Devil in the Grove) a few months ago when headline news broke across America about Trayvon Martin - who was robbed of his life in a gated community in Florida. I highly recommend this book and it is a book I am keeping in my growing archive on literature pertaining to Race, Power & Privilege. For those of you who are interested: Gilbert King maintains a blog (found here), supplies updates on his FB page and travels to university and college campuses to speak about racism in America and promote his book. I bought his book this past spring when it became available for purchase out here on the west coast. His book has been reviewed by The Seattle Times, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune - as well as authors such as Kevin Boyle, Wil Haygood and Ira Katznelson. Here's an excerpt about the book, provided by Amazon.com: Arguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in an explosive and deadly case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life.

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cheekyali Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Happily single Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Posts: 15 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 214763	Vanish - Tess Gerristen Its part of the Rizzoli and Isles series (although started reading it before seeing the series). They usually follow the same formula but, it works and keeps me reading.

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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	School is back in session, and all pretense of reading anything even slightly demanding is gone. Back to comfort food literature. Currently, The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea. It may be a bad sign that I am already reading children's literature.

08-27-2012, 10:54 AM	#7
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: @ home with my granddaughter, chosen friends & family. ツ Posts: 16,133 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,540 Thanked 33,562 Times in 10,673 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I am very grateful for this forum thread and for all the people who share their reading materials here. Thank You I'm still working with all the recent materials I have listed and as well, I have been participating more in our community here. Thank You to members here who share about things in their life and your mindset too. I learn so much from all of you and feel less lonely in life because of your efforts in our community. -XXXX- treats for our book club readers