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tonaderspeisung · 06-04-2012, 05:39 PM

raylan - elmore leonard
a quick fun read but all fluff and no meat

06-04-2012, 06:21 PM

A 12 step programme book; It Works - How and Why.

JAGG · 06-04-2012, 06:23 PM

I just finished a book called, One Simple Act. I read it in 2 and a half hours. 207 pages. =) By Debbie Macomber

Kobi · 06-08-2012, 02:02 PM

Calico Joe - John Grisham

"A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of major league baseball."

Sweet story. If you like baseball, sweet stories, the Cubs and/or Mets from 1973, or Arkansas, you might enjoy this.

I liked it tho it brought back memories of Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, a young man who seemed destined for greatness in baseball until August 18, 1967 when the 24 year old, 5th year pro was beaned by Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton. Tony sustained a fractured cheekbone, dislocated jaw, and severe damage to his left retina. Tho he was eventually able to comeback to play, he was never the same and was forced to retire due to the permanent damage to his eyesight.

Not all was for naught tho. Tony still holds the MLB record for most home runs (25) hit by a teenage player. He is the second-youngest player to hit his 100th homer (after Mel Ott in 1931), and the youngest American League player to do so.

His beaning spurred the use of the ear flap on helmets in MLB. Since 1990, the Tony Conigliaro Award is given annually to the player who best overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Conigliaro.

Unfortunately, Tony died in 1990 at the age of 45. He had suffered a heart attack and a stroke shortly there after. He remained in a vegetative state for 8 years before his death.

One pitch forever changed the lives of 2 men. Jack Hamilton never fully recovered, either --- unwilling to pitch inside for fear of severely injuring another batter, Hamilton's strikeout rate declined, his opponents' batting average rose, and his earned run average soared. He retired in 1969.

Julien · 06-10-2012, 11:02 AM

Book 10 of the Noble Dead series, Of Truth and Beasts by Barb & J.C. Hendee. Only one more then I'm all caught up in time for the new one to come out. A very enjoyable fantasy series.

06-10-2012, 03:26 PM

Europe since 1870: An International History (4th ed.) ...James Joll

Julien · 06-11-2012, 11:35 AM

I am reading the latest issue of Batwoman from DC comics. If you didn't know she is an out lesbian crime fighter. Good stuff.

Soon · 06-11-2012, 03:14 PM

Tina Fey's, Bossypants.

She's smart and funny--two of my most favourite traits in others

MissItalianDiva · 06-11-2012, 04:37 PM

Switching between

Conquistadora by Esmeralda Santiago

UNBROKEN, by Laura Hillenbrand and

THE AMATEUR, by Edward Klein (little disappointing)

NJFemmie · 06-11-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

Mein Kampf

Interesting.
I'm reading Forgotten Holocaust.

aishah · 06-12-2012, 04:06 AM

fifty shades of grey.

mostly for the lulz?

Talon · 06-12-2012, 11:52 AM

A Pattern of Silent Tears~by Marianna Ruybalid

Blade · 06-12-2012, 08:57 PM

The Blessed Life by Robert Morris

Fancy · 06-13-2012, 06:40 AM

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

Christopher Hitchens

justkim · 06-13-2012, 07:10 AM

For my birthday I got a fabulous gift card. I had it spent in one day.

Capote, a biography, by Gerald Clarke
In cold blood, by Truman Capote
Wild, by Cheryl Strayed

I love coming in here as it gives me more ideas for books to read. I have a whole list of books to choose from.
Happy reading everyone!

The JD · 06-13-2012, 08:31 AM

I couldn't even finish the new Augusten Burroughs book. Maybe I just didn't get it, but I think he's being serious and trying to offer real self-help advice.... except he comes of as soooo cynical and inept that it's like George Costanza from Seinfeld has taken possession of Dr. Wayne Dyer. Burroughs has his catty queen moments, which is maybe what he was going for, but he takes himself far too seriously and it ends up coming off as preachy and irritating. Have you ever been subjected to the ramblings of a drunk at 2 AM, and you're stone cold sober? You know how they're so certain and declarative, and sure that every word they say is so profound and meaningful... but the logic is so circular and redundant, and really, they're just annoying as hell? Yeah, that's this book.

Instead of finishing the Augusten Burroughs book (even the title is too annoying to retype here), I read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Good quick read, lots of interesting depression-era historical facts, but it doesn't really live up to the hype. Maybe that's unfair, though- without the expectations that came from all the hype, I'd have no complaints.

Last night I downloaded Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. I haven't started it yet- I'm still laughing at myself for even buying it. But dammit, the movie trailer actually looks good!!

justkim · 06-13-2012, 08:58 AM

I saw the trailers too. I will look into the book after you give your review. No pressure! lol...

Quote:

Originally Posted by The JD

I couldn't even finish the new Augusten Burroughs book. Maybe I just didn't get it, but I think he's being serious and trying to offer real self-help advice.... except he comes of as soooo cynical and inept that it's like George Costanza from Seinfeld has taken possession of Dr. Wayne Dyer. Burroughs has his catty queen moments, which is maybe what he was going for, but he takes himself far too seriously and it ends up coming off as preachy and irritating. Have you ever been subjected to the ramblings of a drunk at 2 AM, and you're stone cold sober? You know how they're so certain and declarative, and sure that every word they say is so profound and meaningful... but the logic is so circular and redundant, and really, they're just annoying as hell? Yeah, that's this book.

Instead of finishing the Augusten Burroughs book (even the title is too annoying to retype here), I read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Good quick read, lots of interesting depression-era historical facts, but it doesn't really live up to the hype. Maybe that's unfair, though- without the expectations that came from all the hype, I'd have no complaints.

Last night I downloaded Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. I haven't started it yet- I'm still laughing at myself for even buying it. But dammit, the movie trailer actually looks good!!

Tawse · 06-13-2012, 10:12 AM

Wool - by Hugh Howey

Author's description of story: This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside.

So far so good - I'm about 60% done with the omnibus (volumes 1 - 5 all in one file 550 pages worth).

Could improve on his character development - but the plot is intriguing and I still have no idea what's going to happen, which is very unusual for me.

dark_crystal · 06-13-2012, 10:13 AM

Agnes Grey.
What a whiner!

nycfem · 06-13-2012, 04:02 PM

I read two great books, both of which I strongly recommend.

1) The Man in the Gray Flannel Skirt by Jon-Jon Goulian

This is a memoir by a quirky brilliant hilarious genderqueer. A real stand out! If you've ever felt like a misfit but followed your own path anyway and laughed at yourself to keep the sadness from overtaking you, you'll love this book! It's truly a unique read!

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Gray-Flannel-Skirt/dp/1400068118"]Amazon.com: The Man in the Gray Flannel Skirt (9781400068111): Jon-Jon Goulian: Books[/ame]

2) You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know: A True Story of Family, Face Blindness, and Forgiveness by Heather Sellers

This book got so-so reviews but it shouldn't have because it was AMAZING. It's a memoir by a woman with the condition of face blindness, where someone can't see faces. Ms. Sellers is a BRILLIANT woman and shares her research on face blindness as it relates to her own face blindness. She grew up with a schizophrenic mother who was too paranoid to look at the author's face, even as a baby, and the author wonders if this is what caused her face blindness. She goes on to describe psychological theory related to her own theory about this. In addition to the issue of face blindness being beautifully addressed in the book (including the hardships of being face blind and the awkwardness of whether to come out at work, for instance), she gives a wonderful history of life in an extremely dysfunctional family. This book had every aspect of what makes a great book to me. Check it out!

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Look-Like-Anyone-Know/dp/B007SRXKMS/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339624629&sr=1-2&keywords=face+blindness"]Amazon.com: You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know: A True Story of Family, Face Blindness, and Forgiveness: Heather Sellers: Books[/ame]

06-04-2012, 06:23 PM	#1363
JAGG Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: JAGG Relationship Status: =) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa (cat free zone) Posts: 6,093 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,651 Thanked 17,545 Times in 4,142 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I just finished a book called, One Simple Act. I read it in 2 and a half hours. 207 pages. =) By Debbie Macomber __________________ I don't want to spend my life with someone I can live with, I want to spend my life with someone I can't live without.

06-08-2012, 02:02 PM	#1364
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 34,662 Times in 7,652 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Calico Joe - John Grisham "A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of major league baseball." Sweet story. If you like baseball, sweet stories, the Cubs and/or Mets from 1973, or Arkansas, you might enjoy this. I liked it tho it brought back memories of Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, a young man who seemed destined for greatness in baseball until August 18, 1967 when the 24 year old, 5th year pro was beaned by Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton. Tony sustained a fractured cheekbone, dislocated jaw, and severe damage to his left retina. Tho he was eventually able to comeback to play, he was never the same and was forced to retire due to the permanent damage to his eyesight. Not all was for naught tho. Tony still holds the MLB record for most home runs (25) hit by a teenage player. He is the second-youngest player to hit his 100th homer (after Mel Ott in 1931), and the youngest American League player to do so. His beaning spurred the use of the ear flap on helmets in MLB. Since 1990, the Tony Conigliaro Award is given annually to the player who best overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Conigliaro. Unfortunately, Tony died in 1990 at the age of 45. He had suffered a heart attack and a stroke shortly there after. He remained in a vegetative state for 8 years before his death. One pitch forever changed the lives of 2 men. Jack Hamilton never fully recovered, either --- unwilling to pitch inside for fear of severely injuring another batter, Hamilton's strikeout rate declined, his opponents' batting average rose, and his earned run average soared. He retired in 1969. __________________

06-10-2012, 11:02 AM	#1365
Julien Member How Do You Identify?: TG/GenderQueer Preferred Pronoun?: I'm flexible, but only up to a point. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, Gulf Coast area Posts: 1,007 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 2,701 Times in 737 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Book 10 of the Noble Dead series, Of Truth and Beasts by Barb & J.C. Hendee. Only one more then I'm all caught up in time for the new one to come out. A very enjoyable fantasy series. __________________ Julien “Self-plagiarism is style.” Alfred Hitchcock Formerly known as Graphiteta2s

06-11-2012, 11:35 AM	#1367
Julien Member How Do You Identify?: TG/GenderQueer Preferred Pronoun?: I'm flexible, but only up to a point. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, Gulf Coast area Posts: 1,007 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 2,701 Times in 737 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I am reading the latest issue of Batwoman from DC comics. If you didn't know she is an out lesbian crime fighter. Good stuff. __________________ Julien “Self-plagiarism is style.” Alfred Hitchcock Formerly known as Graphiteta2s

06-12-2012, 11:52 AM	#1372
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06-04-2012, 05:39 PM	#1361
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06-04-2012, 06:21 PM	#1362
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	A 12 step programme book; It Works - How and Why.

06-10-2012, 03:26 PM	#1366
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Europe since 1870: An International History (4th ed.) ...James Joll

06-11-2012, 03:14 PM	#1368
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,118 Times in 3,391 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Tina Fey's, Bossypants. She's smart and funny--two of my most favourite traits in others

06-11-2012, 04:37 PM	#1369
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06-12-2012, 04:06 AM	#1371
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06-12-2012, 08:57 PM	#1373
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06-13-2012, 06:40 AM	#1374
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06-13-2012, 07:10 AM	#1375
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06-13-2012, 08:31 AM	#1376
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 2,686 Times in 540 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I couldn't even finish the new Augusten Burroughs book. Maybe I just didn't get it, but I think he's being serious and trying to offer real self-help advice.... except he comes of as soooo cynical and inept that it's like George Costanza from Seinfeld has taken possession of Dr. Wayne Dyer. Burroughs has his catty queen moments, which is maybe what he was going for, but he takes himself far too seriously and it ends up coming off as preachy and irritating. Have you ever been subjected to the ramblings of a drunk at 2 AM, and you're stone cold sober? You know how they're so certain and declarative, and sure that every word they say is so profound and meaningful... but the logic is so circular and redundant, and really, they're just annoying as hell? Yeah, that's this book. Instead of finishing the Augusten Burroughs book (even the title is too annoying to retype here), I read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Good quick read, lots of interesting depression-era historical facts, but it doesn't really live up to the hype. Maybe that's unfair, though- without the expectations that came from all the hype, I'd have no complaints. Last night I downloaded Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. I haven't started it yet- I'm still laughing at myself for even buying it. But dammit, the movie trailer actually looks good!! __________________ I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it. ~Flannery O'Connor

06-13-2012, 10:12 AM	#1378
Tawse Member How Do You Identify?: TG Gender Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 730 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 2,739 Times in 644 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Wool - by Hugh Howey Author's description of story: This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside. So far so good - I'm about 60% done with the omnibus (volumes 1 - 5 all in one file 550 pages worth). Could improve on his character development - but the plot is intriguing and I still have no idea what's going to happen, which is very unusual for me. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...se/DGBSig1.gif

06-13-2012, 10:13 AM	#1379
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06-13-2012, 04:02 PM	#1380
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,768 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,825 Thanked 21,719 Times in 5,083 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I read two great books, both of which I strongly recommend. 1) The Man in the Gray Flannel Skirt by Jon-Jon Goulian This is a memoir by a quirky brilliant hilarious genderqueer. A real stand out! If you've ever felt like a misfit but followed your own path anyway and laughed at yourself to keep the sadness from overtaking you, you'll love this book! It's truly a unique read! [ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Gray-Flannel-Skirt/dp/1400068118"]Amazon.com: The Man in the Gray Flannel Skirt (9781400068111): Jon-Jon Goulian: Books[/ame] 2) You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know: A True Story of Family, Face Blindness, and Forgiveness by Heather Sellers This book got so-so reviews but it shouldn't have because it was AMAZING. It's a memoir by a woman with the condition of face blindness, where someone can't see faces. Ms. Sellers is a BRILLIANT woman and shares her research on face blindness as it relates to her own face blindness. She grew up with a schizophrenic mother who was too paranoid to look at the author's face, even as a baby, and the author wonders if this is what caused her face blindness. She goes on to describe psychological theory related to her own theory about this. In addition to the issue of face blindness being beautifully addressed in the book (including the hardships of being face blind and the awkwardness of whether to come out at work, for instance), she gives a wonderful history of life in an extremely dysfunctional family. This book had every aspect of what makes a great book to me. Check it out! [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Look-Like-Anyone-Know/dp/B007SRXKMS/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339624629&sr=1-2&keywords=face+blindness"]Amazon.com: You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know: A True Story of Family, Face Blindness, and Forgiveness: Heather Sellers: Books[/ame]