What are you reading?

rhopar · 03-08-2013, 09:22 PM

The Vanished Man .. (Lincoln Rhyme Series)
By Jeffrey Deaver

KCBUTCH · 03-08-2013, 09:34 PM

At the Heart of History- Forgotten battlegrounds of the Norse

Kätzchen · 03-20-2013, 04:00 PM

I have been reading from two books from a former English & Women's studies class I took a few years ago. At the time, we had to read both books side-by-side; as well as provide a highly developed research appendice to our study papers. I didn't like it at the time because I felt my head was on fire. But I saved my books from that class because it's important to internalize the tremendous struggle women have endured and how we still continue to liberate ourselves from constraining, and what feels like at times to suffocate our very existence, socially held agenda.

Authors of Classical literature that was considered highly controverial during their time:

North and South (Elizabeth Gaskell, 1855)
Ann Veronica (H.G. Wells, 1909)

(both boths are reprints and published by Penguin Books)

Coming soon in May:

And The Mountains Echoed
(Khaled Housseini)

A novel about how we find a lost peice of ourselves in someone else: How we find love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. Following its characters and the ramifications of their lives and choices and loves around the globe—from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos—the story expands gradually outward, becoming more emotionally complex and powerful with each turning page (Amazon, 3/2013).

I have read two other books by Hosseini:
The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
Both books affected me profoundly - Housseini definately
has a way of illustrating the human condition in timeless ways.

StillettoDoll · 03-20-2013, 06:47 PM

This is a beautiful book , with some of the greatest gorillas photos taken by Bob Campbell. Such amazing grueling work Dian did for our Gorillas.
She was one tough lady.

BowtiePrincess · 03-20-2013, 07:01 PM

I am reading......

All That Is Bitter & Sweet - Ashley Judd with MaryAnne Vollers

its pretty good

Kelt · 03-20-2013, 09:10 PM

Low Back Disorders: Evidence based prevention and rehabilitation
Dr Stuart McGill

The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Dr John Berardi

Yeah, light fluff.

The JD · 03-20-2013, 09:42 PM

I'm reading Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It came out in 2006- I'd never heard of it, but it's come up a few times lately so I'm taking that as a cosmic nudge.

Just started it, but so far so good. It focuses on Lincoln's gift for turning his political opponents into allies by making the message more important than the ego.

03-08-2013, 09:34 PM	#2
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03-20-2013, 04:00 PM	#3
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: @ home with my granddaughter, chosen friends & family. ツ Posts: 16,126 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,623 Thanked 33,551 Times in 10,667 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I have been reading from two books from a former English & Women's studies class I took a few years ago. At the time, we had to read both books side-by-side; as well as provide a highly developed research appendice to our study papers. I didn't like it at the time because I felt my head was on fire. But I saved my books from that class because it's important to internalize the tremendous struggle women have endured and how we still continue to liberate ourselves from constraining, and what feels like at times to suffocate our very existence, socially held agenda. Authors of Classical literature that was considered highly controverial during their time: North and South (Elizabeth Gaskell, 1855) Ann Veronica (H.G. Wells, 1909) (both boths are reprints and published by Penguin Books) Coming soon in May: And The Mountains Echoed (Khaled Housseini) A novel about how we find a lost peice of ourselves in someone else: How we find love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. Following its characters and the ramifications of their lives and choices and loves around the globe—from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos—the story expands gradually outward, becoming more emotionally complex and powerful with each turning page (Amazon, 3/2013). I have read two other books by Hosseini: The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns Both books affected me profoundly - Housseini definately has a way of illustrating the human condition in timeless ways. __________________ “Move in silence: Only speak when it’s time to say checkmate,” ~ Lorenzo Senni.

03-20-2013, 06:47 PM	#4
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03-20-2013, 09:42 PM	#7
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 Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It came out in 2006- I'd never heard of it, but it's come up a few times lately so I'm taking that as a cosmic nudge. Just started it, but so far so good. It focuses on Lincoln's gift for turning his political opponents into allies by making the message more important than the ego. __________________ I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it. ~Flannery O'Connor

03-08-2013, 09:22 PM	#1
rhopar Member How Do You Identify?: butch Preferred Pronoun?: she, her Relationship Status: taken Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: louisiana Posts: 367 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29 Thanked 142 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 1399788	The Vanished Man .. (Lincoln Rhyme Series) By Jeffrey Deaver

03-20-2013, 07:01 PM	#5
BowtiePrincess Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Happily taken Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: One red light, TN Posts: 219 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 565 Thanked 522 Times in 140 Posts Rep Power: 9425364	I am reading...... All That Is Bitter & Sweet - Ashley Judd with MaryAnne Vollers its pretty good

03-20-2013, 09:10 PM	#6
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Low Back Disorders: Evidence based prevention and rehabilitation Dr Stuart McGill The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition Dr John Berardi Yeah, light fluff.