Just started reading "My Life as Emperor" by Su Tong. So far, so good.

i just started reading '48' by James Herbert

hes my favorite author

i love horror - any suggestions 4 my next book?

I just finished reading The Surgeon yesterday and I am now reading the following book, by Tess Gerritsen..

GORY!!!!

IstenSzek said:

Good Book!

purplepants said:

'49'?

HamsterHuey said:

that's really not fair. there are plenty of good things that come from religion. i volunteer with habitat for humanity (a christian-based organization which builds homes for poor people), my church is constantly sending people to developing nations to build homes, teach kids to read, assist medically, and for many other reasons. they don't ask that anyone convert to christianity, they don't limit their help to christians. they simply believe in God's word to help others. some of the first groups in new orleans after hurricane katrina, and some of the first groups to go to thailand for the tsunami recovery, were religious groups. tons of homeless shelters throughout every major city in the states are religiously affiliated.

bad things certainly have come from religious beliefs but it's incredibly ignorant to spin it as though ONLY bad things come from religion.
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"Eleven on Top" (A Stephanie Plum Mystery) by Janet Evanovich

i got hooked on this series last summer. it's fun, light reading.

I'm going pop pulp with Bob Dylan - Chronicles Volume I:


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I've been immersed in Harry Potter for a few months now. I finally am up to the last book though. So, in a few weeks I can hopefully move on with my life...

I'm reading articles about the genocide going on in Darfur (and writing letters to my Member of Parliament asking what will be done about this atrocity). I would suggest you contact your government and ask the same question.

dolphngin said:

You're welcome. That's a decent website.

www.comparative-religion.com is a massive resource also.

SassierBritches said:

The good things are often on a personal basis and not really visible in all the global hoopla the 'good' book has created.

I am all for the strength people derive from the book. I love and respect people who use it for good and help out themselves and others.

I just started GREEN RIVER RUNNING RED - Story of the Green River Killer by Ann Rule.


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DiminutiveRocker said:

That's a damn good read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to the next volumes.

kisscamille said:

Have you seen the Scorses documentary? I got it recently but haven't seen it yet?

at the moment i am reading mindless fluff. every now and then it feels good to read something that doesn't make you think...that you can just sink into and float away.

i am reading "A Bend In The Road" by Nicholas Sparks

SammiJ said:

You so rock!

Great story on kids with autism. Plus, my son with autism middle name's Christopher.

IstenSzek said:

It is so awesome. If you like, I can send you my copy.

Where do I start?


New Rules-Bill Maher. I love this book and this man.
When Will Jesus Bring The Porkchops-George Carlin. He is one seriously twisted dude.
The Book On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are-Alan Watts. This book has changed me forever.
How To Read and Why-Harold Bloom. Beautiful stuff.
The Proud Highway-Hunter S. Thompson. Haven't read enough to comment on it yet.
America The Book-Jon Stewart. Did not grab me at all. Tried to be funny but wasn't. Not to me anyway.

Stymie said:

That's a great book. I love the charts and the way the kid thinks.

I'm reading Jack Faust by Michael Swanwick, a retelling of Dr. Faustus, where a guy in the 1600's is given limitless knowledge by "Mephistopholes" in an attempt to destroy humanity. He begins introducing new technology hundres of years ahead of time.

I liked the first half a lot, but I'm losing interest.

I just read The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. It's a great collection of related short stories. A very creative mind.

endorphin74 said:

I felt the last one didn't have much of a story, it was more of a lead-up to the next book. But I enjoyed it the most from a writing standpoint.

andyman91 said:

You are right. It didn't have a story. I read all six books back to back in about three weeks.

Stymie said:

Good God! If I had done that, by the time I got to the Quiddich match that opens book 4 I might have killed myself!

Stymie said:

If you, too, love Maher, I will try and check-out these books based on your recommendation:


Cheers!

Mozart's Last Year

1791

H.C. Robbins Landon

Angus, Thongs And Full Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson




Louise Rennison
Harpercollins Juvenile Books
Young Adult
ISBN: 0060288140

Ace said:

Wow. Thanks. The Book On The Taboo....is really deep, heavy stuff and I suggest you read it with a very open mind. I'm reading harold Bloom because I'm returning to school next fall and the book helped me to appreciate other beautiful works of literature.

Endz, blud, nang and butters: Everyday parlance for many UK teenagers, yet unlikely to be in the Oxford Dictionary of Slang. Try Urban Dictionary.
The Observer


Evil creatures bent on world domination. The bunnies work with Britney Spears and they wear human disguses as McDonald's workers. They brainwash the workers of Walmart to work for less than minimum wage.We must stop the bunnies and their plan to take over
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