What are you reading?

cinnamongrrl · 03-25-2014, 05:01 AM

I am beginning.....

The American Transcendentalists: Essential Writings....

this group of great thinkers from the 1800s discussed (and championed) many causes of the day. Things that still affect us....in some form or another....to this day.

environment
civil rights
government
religion

Im eager to get my teeth into it

Sparkle · 03-25-2014, 05:23 AM

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Kätzchen · 03-27-2014, 08:00 PM

The Shadow of the Wind
~ Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Here is a partial book review, by another reader:

A mystery story, a fairy tale, a love story (actually several love stories), a passion for literature, a treatise on politics, a bawdy tale, with love, hate, courage, intrigue, loss of innocence, humor, cowardice, villainy, cruelty, compassion, regret, murder, incest, redemption, and more. Add to this delicious mixture characters who come alive, and whose thoughts and feelings you will feel deeply. What a great pleasure to discover; an extraordinary first work, one which towers over the endless and repetative volumes which inhabit today's "Best Seller" lists. Read it, and become hypnotized.

okieblu · 03-30-2014, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparkle

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I was wondering, is that fiction, or non-fiction?

Sparkle · 03-31-2014, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okieblu

I was wondering, is that fiction, or non-fiction?

It is historical fiction set in Germany during the later half of WWII (1941-1944), approximately. And it's written in a somewhat unusual style, with an unusual narrator.

I've not yet seen the film adaptation.

Frankly, I can't imagine how they'll portray some parts and I'm not ready to find out just yet because the magic and beauty of the book is still with me.

I'm a read first, watch later purist, in most cases

cinnamongrrl · 04-25-2014, 05:48 AM

I'm reading John Muir's Wilderness Essays

ONLY · 05-04-2014, 12:33 PM

Half way through "From Dead To Worse" by Charlaine Harris

deathbypoem · 05-10-2014, 02:47 PM

Winter Tale by Paul Auster

and The Cat who came for Christmas!

Kelt · 05-14-2014, 12:50 PM

"A novel written by a veteran of the war in Iraq, The Yellow Birds is the harrowing story of two young soldiers trying to stay alive."

This is a first novel that has garnered high praise and I can see why. It is also quite understandable that his second book is poetry. I am relishing this, (started yesterday, will finish today) exceptionally well crafted.

nycfem · 05-18-2014, 03:31 PM

I've been reading the book "You Don't Know Me but you don't like me: Phish, Insane Clown Posse, and my misadventures with two of music's most maligned tribes" by Nathan Rabin

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/You-Dont-Know-Like-Misadventures/dp/1451626886/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400448118&sr=1-1&keywords=you+don%27t+know+me+but+you+don%27t+lik e+me"]You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me: Phish, Insane Clown Posse, and My Misadventures with Two of Music's Most Maligned Tribes: Nathan Rabin: 9781451626889: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

I picked it up for the ICP factor (Insane Clown Posse). I always get a kick out of Juggalos (the lifestyle devotees and followers of ICP). I'm not into Phish, so I skipped around and read only the ICP chapters. The book is a non-fiction book where Nathan follows both bands (in person with their other followers) for a few years and writes about it. I loved the ICP chapters as I thought I would. I found him to be such a good writer for those chapters that I decided to even read the Phish chapters. I got through a few but ultimately got too bored due to not being into Phish. I'm glad I read the Phish chapters, though, because he is simply a cool writer. I enjoyed his description of the role of psychadelic drugs in the fanbase of Phish. I liked how in the book he did not observe but fully integrated himself into the experience with both bands (including taking the drugs). Perhaps my favorite thing about the book was the reactions it got me as I held it and read it on my subway commute. It has a neon cover that says in big letters: "You don't know me but you don't like me." I felt like everyone was drawn to reading that cover. It was kind of funny. I do recommend this book. It was informative, interesting, well-written, weird, and very, very funny. The author had a fucked up childhood in a foster care group home, and I think that informs his experience of identifying with other misfits who find a community of band followers that make life meaningful.

cinnamongrrl · 05-16-2014, 07:06 PM

I started reading Walking the Appalachian Trail by Larry Luxenberg

Its a compilation of various hikers' experiences while traversing the AT.

Im (mentally) training to hike it someday

deathbypoem · 05-17-2014, 01:04 PM

Currently not reading anything b/c I am anxiously waiting my new books!

One of them is called Saving Cinnamon. Can't wait to get my hands on that one!

Also, Church of Lies. Should be interesting.

BestButchBoy · 06-14-2014, 06:42 AM

"Uganda Be Kidding Me" - Chelsea Handler

bright_arrow · 06-14-2014, 03:05 PM

I'm about 80% through Dean Kootz "I.P.O' on my Kindle, an early birthday gift from a friend

Talon · 06-19-2014, 05:10 PM

Streisand--Her life
by James Spada

I love this book...she has always been such an inspiration to me.

Cole · 06-19-2014, 05:33 PM

Hard wiring Happiness

Also editing/proofing a friend's book.

03-25-2014, 05:01 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: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,247 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I am beginning..... The American Transcendentalists: Essential Writings.... this group of great thinkers from the 1800s discussed (and championed) many causes of the day. Things that still affect us....in some form or another....to this day. environment civil rights government religion Im eager to get my teeth into it __________________

03-25-2014, 05:23 AM	#2
Sparkle Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please Relationship Status: Loved Up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western MA Posts: 2,183 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,001 Thanked 6,551 Times in 1,552 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	The Book Thief by Markus Zusak __________________ I am made of stars

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Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a Brick House (Femme) Relationship Status: Busy (involved with a special someone here at home) Join Date: May 2010 Location: In a small community Posts: 16,266 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,370 Thanked 33,633 Times in 10,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	The Shadow of the Wind ~ Carlos Ruiz Zafón Here is a partial book review, by another reader: A mystery story, a fairy tale, a love story (actually several love stories), a passion for literature, a treatise on politics, a bawdy tale, with love, hate, courage, intrigue, loss of innocence, humor, cowardice, villainy, cruelty, compassion, regret, murder, incest, redemption, and more. Add to this delicious mixture characters who come alive, and whose thoughts and feelings you will feel deeply. What a great pleasure to discover; an extraordinary first work, one which towers over the endless and repetative volumes which inhabit today's "Best Seller" lists. Read it, and become hypnotized. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. ”Without justice, democracy dies,” — Jess Michaels (Epstein survivor). Please join the greater efforts of everyday American’s in boycotting billionaire business and news agencies until all contents of the Epstein Files are revealed and the entire collection of corrupt officials face justice for their Un-American acts endangering us and others globally.

04-25-2014, 05:48 AM	#6
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05-14-2014, 12:50 PM	#9
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 15,274 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	"A novel written by a veteran of the war in Iraq, The Yellow Birds is the harrowing story of two young soldiers trying to stay alive." This is a first novel that has garnered high praise and I can see why. It is also quite understandable that his second book is poetry. I am relishing this, (started yesterday, will finish today) exceptionally well crafted.

05-18-2014, 03:31 PM	#10
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,795 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,990 Thanked 21,424 Times in 5,101 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I've been reading the book "You Don't Know Me but you don't like me: Phish, Insane Clown Posse, and my misadventures with two of music's most maligned tribes" by Nathan Rabin [ame="http://www.amazon.com/You-Dont-Know-Like-Misadventures/dp/1451626886/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400448118&sr=1-1&keywords=you+don%27t+know+me+but+you+don%27t+lik e+me"]You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me: Phish, Insane Clown Posse, and My Misadventures with Two of Music's Most Maligned Tribes: Nathan Rabin: 9781451626889: Amazon.com: Books[/ame] I picked it up for the ICP factor (Insane Clown Posse). I always get a kick out of Juggalos (the lifestyle devotees and followers of ICP). I'm not into Phish, so I skipped around and read only the ICP chapters. The book is a non-fiction book where Nathan follows both bands (in person with their other followers) for a few years and writes about it. I loved the ICP chapters as I thought I would. I found him to be such a good writer for those chapters that I decided to even read the Phish chapters. I got through a few but ultimately got too bored due to not being into Phish. I'm glad I read the Phish chapters, though, because he is simply a cool writer. I enjoyed his description of the role of psychadelic drugs in the fanbase of Phish. I liked how in the book he did not observe but fully integrated himself into the experience with both bands (including taking the drugs). Perhaps my favorite thing about the book was the reactions it got me as I held it and read it on my subway commute. It has a neon cover that says in big letters: "You don't know me but you don't like me." I felt like everyone was drawn to reading that cover. It was kind of funny. I do recommend this book. It was informative, interesting, well-written, weird, and very, very funny. The author had a fucked up childhood in a foster care group home, and I think that informs his experience of identifying with other misfits who find a community of band followers that make life meaningful. __________________ *** How do I... ?** Check out the Members Helping Members thread: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...embers+Helping Last edited by nycfem; 05-18-2014 at 04:06 PM.

05-16-2014, 07:06 PM	#11
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