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02-16-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nycfembbw

I hope you'll write us some brief reviews if time permits. These all sound like interesting reads.

I really like hearing what folks think about what they're reading or have read too.

Just started the Bryson today but always enjoy his wonderfully understated, wry style of writing.

Shakespeare on Toast (non fiction) is wonderful thus far; I'm about two thirds through; It's made me laugh out loud and imparted new knowledge too...bonus! Not finished it but highly recommend to those who like language, literature, Shakespeare and theatre study.

Recovery's a Bitch was not what I expected sadly mainly because I was a numpty and didn't read the Amazon synopsis, just went on the title alone. Doh! However, it's funny, hilarious in parts and I'm glad I got it...it's very much a 'dipper' though. The author is a woman who was dealing with her daughter's addictions and destructive behaviours concurrently with her own menopausal symptoms. I had been looking for info about dealing with man-o-pause in recovery

Living Clean is the newly approved NA book and it's awesome! I could critique how it's written but won't, just because in this context, it wouldn't be helpful. Not finished it yet; enjoying reading it in chunks along with others at the meeting I currently chair. Everyone is loving reading/hearing it because it's not something we've already heard endlessly - although sometimes, endlessly is what it takes

The Etymologicon is another dipper; A bathroom book if you will

It is, as you might imagine, a book about where words come from. There's much more to it than that though. If you like words, etymology and language you might really enjoy this book. Not read enough to critque properly yet.

TheMerryFairy · 02-16-2013, 11:04 PM

Next on my list is Chicken Soup for the traveler's soul

JAGG · 02-16-2013, 11:22 PM

" You are not so smart." By David Mcraney

alexri · 02-17-2013, 02:04 PM

Not reading, but listening to the audio books at work.

"Dark Nights of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Your Way Through Life's Ordeals" by Thomas More

"Sex Changes: A Memoir of Marriage, Gender, and Moving On" by Christine Benvenuto

"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl

"This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection" by Carol Burnett

puddin' · 02-18-2013, 01:37 PM

recent reads:
alex cross, run, james patterson
negotiator, dee henderson
quinn's christmas wish, lawna mackie

currently readin':
the rules of life, richard templar
southern waters, d.g. mcintosh
in a true light, john harvey

The JD · 02-24-2013, 01:19 AM

I just downloaded Assholes: A Theory by Aaron James. It got mixed reviews, but I'm drawn to the oddball social science books, so what the hey.

always2late · 02-24-2013, 01:23 AM

Currently reading: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Dog Show Confidential by Connie Newcomb

always2late · 02-24-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Daktari

Shakespeare on Toast (non fiction) is wonderful thus far; I'm about two thirds through; It's made me laugh out loud and imparted new knowledge too...bonus! Not finished it but highly recommend to those who like language, literature, Shakespeare and theatre study.

Thanks for posting this...the books sounds really interesting and is now on my "to read" list.

02-24-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by always2late

Thanks for posting this...the books sounds really interesting and is now on my "to read" list.

Yer very welcome

It's a fascinating read, written so dummies like me can understand it. I hope you enjoy when you get a round tuit

Semantics · 02-28-2013, 11:14 AM

I’m reading Travels with Herodotus.
This is Ryszard Kapuscinski’s last work, part memoir and part reflection on Herodotus' Histories, which he takes along during his travels.
I like it so far. I loved Imperium. Kapuscinski’s writing follows a narrative similar to the stories told to me by my own family and their experiences in post civil war and pre-Soviet Russia. He captures the mix of beauty and starkness
and what happens to regular people when empires fall and a society restructures and rebuilds. I don’t think it’s an easy dichotomy for a writer to process and retell with any balance, but he does it well.

Next up is The Long Falling by Keith Ridgway. I've heard great things about it.

Talon · 03-01-2013, 10:55 AM

Ballet Russes~Andre Tubeuf

justanolecowboy · 03-01-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Daktari

At Home, a Short History of Private Life - Bill Bryson
Shakespeare on Toast - Ben Crystal
Recovery's a Bitch - Jacqui Brown
Living Clean - the approval draft
The Etymologican - Mark Forsyth

Have read the Bill Bryson - i liked it - i enjoy most of his writing.

Kobi · 03-03-2013, 08:02 AM

Tomorrow....adventures in an uncertain world by Bradley Trevor Greive

One of those cute little (100 pages) books of wisdom. The wildlife photos that accompany the thoughts are priceless.

Cid · 03-03-2013, 08:06 AM

Right now...posts. That's about it.

cinnamongrrl · 03-03-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by justanolecowboy

Have read the Bill Bryson - i liked it - i enjoy most of his writing.

I also enjoy Bill Bryson's writing. I have read A Walk in the Woods, it inspired me (partly, but largely) to want to hike the AT.

cinnamongrrl · 03-03-2013, 08:39 AM

I am reading Wilderness Essays by John Muir.... Excellent book

Even the introduction was good, and I typically just skim them

Talon · 03-03-2013, 10:54 AM

Punk History: American Hardcore by Steven Blush

Degotoga · 03-03-2013, 04:14 PM

Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

TheMerryFairy · 03-03-2013, 04:18 PM

The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett. I am half way through "Fall of the Giants" and I have Winter of the World waiting for me.

Semantics · 03-08-2013, 08:53 PM

There Once Lived a Girl Who Seduced Her Sister's Husband, and He Hanged Himself: Love Stories by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya.

Reading these "love stories" is like chewing on broken glass.
Petrushevskaya is an excellent writer, however, so the bleeding is worth it. Kind of.

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