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Printablesummerdawn said: cborgman said: INSATIABLE said: cborgman said: orgnote me your address and i will mail you some really good books.
You are unbelievable. 
You're an angel. I owe you a million!!!  !have you read the hours by michael cunningham and the ciderhouse rules by john irving? those are my two faves, and damn fine reads, both with strong feminist empowerment messages i've read 'the hours'. great book...somewhat hard to follow at times, but it all comes together at the end  it can be a bit tricky to follow, but oh so worth it. it's a book all women should read, and all men too for that matter. she hasn't read it, so im'ma send her that and ciderhouse and something else. Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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cborgman said: summerdawn said: cborgman said: INSATIABLE said: cborgman said: orgnote me your address and i will mail you some really good books.
You are unbelievable.
You're an angel. I owe you a million!!! !have you read the hours by michael cunningham and the ciderhouse rules by john irving? those are my two faves, and damn fine reads, both with strong feminist empowerment messages i've read 'the hours'. great book...somewhat hard to follow at times, but it all comes together at the end it can be a bit tricky to follow, but oh so worth it. it's a book all women should read, and all men too for that matter. she hasn't read it, so im'ma send her that and ciderhouse and something else. have you read 'a map of the world' or 'the book of ruth' both by jane hamilton? both are amazing...
INSATIABLE would probably like those if she likes 'the hours'. i haven't had the pleasure of reading 'ciderhouse rules' yet... i'm developing quite a list here  | |
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cborgman said: summerdawn said: cborgman said: INSATIABLE said: cborgman said: orgnote me your address and i will mail you some really good books.
You are unbelievable.
You're an angel. I owe you a million!!! !have you read the hours by michael cunningham and the ciderhouse rules by john irving? those are my two faves, and damn fine reads, both with strong feminist empowerment messages i've read 'the hours'. great book...somewhat hard to follow at times, but it all comes together at the end it can be a bit tricky to follow, but oh so worth it. it's a book all women should read, and all men too for that matter. she hasn't read it, so im'ma send her that and ciderhouse and something else. Isn't he a beauty? 
I feel so loved and lucky!
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INSATIABLE said: Isn't he a beauty?
I feel so loved and lucky!
Absolutely Chris is a great guy...
We should start a book club :loL: | |
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I'm on a bit a topical kick right now...
"The Golem Triptych," a play by Eric Basso, as well as various versions of the ancient Jewish golem story. I'm also re-reading "Curious Myths of the Middle Ages," by Sabine Baring-Gould for the umpteenth time. [This message was edited Wed Dec 17 11:48:34 PST 2003 by Lammastide] Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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summerdawn said: cborgman said: summerdawn said: cborgman said: INSATIABLE said: cborgman said: orgnote me your address and i will mail you some really good books.
You are unbelievable.
You're an angel. I owe you a million!!! !have you read the hours by michael cunningham and the ciderhouse rules by john irving? those are my two faves, and damn fine reads, both with strong feminist empowerment messages i've read 'the hours'. great book...somewhat hard to follow at times, but it all comes together at the end it can be a bit tricky to follow, but oh so worth it. it's a book all women should read, and all men too for that matter. she hasn't read it, so im'ma send her that and ciderhouse and something else. have you read 'a map of the world' or 'the book of ruth' both by jane hamilton? both are amazing...
INSATIABLE would probably like those if she likes 'the hours'. i haven't had the pleasure of reading 'ciderhouse rules' yet... i'm developing quite a list here i have not read them, but map has been suggested to me before. i should look for it Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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cborgman said: i have not read them, but map has been suggested to me before. i should look for it
i think you'd enjoy them. very empowering stories...both of them. i like 'book of ruth' better, but both are amazing  | |
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rdhull said: Doies anybody ever re-read books ..I have a few that Ive re-read over asnd over becasue I love them so much. It's funny..like you know what they ar eabout etc but they are so good you just read them again years later etc. I'd love to create soemthing like that where it touches someone so much they keep it and re-read it for life. Writers are some of th e greatest people on earth and beyond.
I re-read books all the time, rd. Even though I know the story, the nuances of a story or the precision of language always turn up previously undiscovered or forgotten gems. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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Lammastide said: ...the nuances of a story or the precision of language always turn up previously undiscovered or forgotten gems.
so true...
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summerdawn said: Lammastide said: ...the nuances of a story or the precision of language always turn up previously undiscovered or forgotten gems.
so true...
And I like your new avatar, BTW Thanks. Leatherboy was sexy, but a bit too seedy for me.  Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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Just finished Blood Canticle by Anne Rice
Has anyone read The Poisonwood Bible? How about the book by Wally Lamb about the twins...um I know this much is true I think also there is the one about the multipersonality guy...which is nonfiction great read can't remember the title. What about Suzanne's diary for Nicolas... I am hoping to get the Davinci Codes for Xmas and a book called the time travelers wife. I read alot...Any other good suggestions out there...chris yours are noted thanks... 
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butterfli25 said: Just finished Blood Canticle by Anne Rice
Has anyone read The Poisonwood Bible? How about the book by Wally Lamb about the twins...um I know this much is true I think also there is the one about the multipersonality guy...which is nonfiction great read can't remember the title. What about Suzanne's diary for Nicolas... I am hoping to get the Davinci Codes for Xmas and a book called the time travelers wife. I read alot...Any other good suggestions out there...chris yours are noted thanks... If you liked "The Poisonwood Bible," you've got to read "Prodigal Summer." It's a very sensual book packed with metaphors between the affairs of nature and human sensuality. Kingsolver is truly gifted. I want to read "Blood Canticle," but I'm a bit too preoccupied now with other things. Is it a decent close of the Vampire Chronicles? Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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butterfli25 said: How about the book by Wally Lamb about the twins...um I know this much is true I think
... i love wally lamb... 'she's come undone' is one of my favorite books. haven't read 'da vinci code' yet, but will in the near future | |
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butterfli25 said: Just finished Blood Canticle by Anne Rice
Has anyone read The Poisonwood Bible? How about the book by Wally Lamb about the twins...um I know this much is true I think also there is the one about the multipersonality guy...which is nonfiction great read can't remember the title. What about Suzanne's diary for Nicolas... I am hoping to get the Davinci Codes for Xmas and a book called the time travelers wife. I read alot...Any other good suggestions out there...chris yours are noted thanks... hi flutter - good to see ya!! have you read any of Philip Roth's books - from your list, i would think you'd like him. my personal favorite of his is "The Human Stain", they just made it into a movie (not sure if i'm going to see it - i loved the book so much i don't think they can do it justice). Tom Robbins is another fun and quirky read... i love "Jitterbug Perfume". i hope to get some serious reading in while i'm on vacation the week after christmas! | |
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A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. Halfway through it (Sodome and Gomorha vol. 2). Beyond words. A work of genius. Wonderful. Splendid. Superb. There are no kings on this Earth, only Princes
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Truly magnificent. Give it a try. If you think it's too hard and complex, try again, again and again until you're hooked. You will be. And then, you'll see. [This message was edited Wed Dec 17 12:09:56 PST 2003 by DaFunkFreak] There are no kings on this Earth, only Princes
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"Search Engine Visibility" by Shari Thurow
and "Designing With Web Standards" by Jeffery Zeldman Both fantastic books if youre into web development
also "Leave Any Information at the Signal: Writings, Interviews, Bits, Pages" by Ed Ruscha amusing since it kinda unearths his thought process but redundant over the course of numerous interviews [This message was edited Wed Dec 17 12:13:34 PST 2003 by Tom] | |
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Blood Canticle was wonderful! it is Lestat at his most meloncholy. It is a mix of the chronicles and the witches. Alas Louis is not in it...actually none of the old ones are in it and only one is really figured in the story but from afar. I hope this isn't the end...Idon't believe it is really.
It's hard for me here the library tends to be very conservative.. thanks for the suggestions I will look into these.
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DaFunkFreak said: A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. Halfway through it (Sodome and Gomorha vol. 2). Beyond words. A work of genius. Wonderful. Splendid. Superb.
so, what made you first want to try and start summarizing Proust?  sorry, i couldn't help it! | |
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"Beneath The Wheel" by Hermann Hesse Life IS... a Parade | |
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butterfli25 said: Blood Canticle was wonderful! it is Lestat at his most meloncholy. It is a mix of the chronicles and the witches. Alas Louis is not in it...actually none of the old ones are in it and only one is really figured in the story but from afar. I hope this isn't the end...Idon't believe it is really.
I've not ventured much into the Mayfair Witch books, but I want to. According to Anne Rice's website, there is some flirting going on to bring more of the Chronicles and Mayfair stories to TV and film. And a Broadway production of The Vampire Lestat is underway now! Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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muszewell said: "Beneath The Wheel" by Hermann Hesse
Hey, you!
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IAmTheTouch said: have you read any of Philip Roth's books - from your list, i would think you'd like him. my personal favorite of his is "The Human Stain", they just made it into a movie (not sure if i'm going to see it - i loved the book so much i don't think they can do it justice). adding philip roth to my list too  'the human stain' looked interesting in reviews...who knows?  | |
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summerdawn said: IAmTheTouch said: have you read any of Philip Roth's books - from your list, i would think you'd like him. my personal favorite of his is "The Human Stain", they just made it into a movie (not sure if i'm going to see it - i loved the book so much i don't think they can do it justice). adding philip roth to my list too 'the human stain' looked interesting in reviews...who knows? i hate that they've given away the big surprise of the book in the movie reviews... if you haven't heard it yet, don't read them before you read the book! | |
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IAmTheTouch said: DaFunkFreak said: A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. Halfway through it (Sodome and Gomorha vol. 2). Beyond words. A work of genius. Wonderful. Splendid. Superb.
so, what made you first want to try and start summarizing Proust? sorry, i couldn't help it! The hope that one day I'll be fortunate enough to meet John Cleese There are no kings on this Earth, only Princes
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DaFunkFreak said: IAmTheTouch said: DaFunkFreak said: A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. Halfway through it (Sodome and Gomorha vol. 2). Beyond words. A work of genius. Wonderful. Splendid. Superb.
so, what made you first want to try and start summarizing Proust? sorry, i couldn't help it! The hope that one day I'll be fortunate enough to meet John Cleese i was hoping you'd get that! | |
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IAmTheTouch said: DaFunkFreak said: IAmTheTouch said: DaFunkFreak said: A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. Halfway through it (Sodome and Gomorha vol. 2). Beyond words. A work of genius. Wonderful. Splendid. Superb.
so, what made you first want to try and start summarizing Proust? sorry, i couldn't help it! The hope that one day I'll be fortunate enough to meet John Cleese i was hoping you'd get that! You bet!! There are no kings on this Earth, only Princes
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Lammastide said: butterfli25 said: Blood Canticle was wonderful! it is Lestat at his most meloncholy. It is a mix of the chronicles and the witches. Alas Louis is not in it...actually none of the old ones are in it and only one is really figured in the story but from afar. I hope this isn't the end...Idon't believe it is really.
I've not ventured much into the Mayfair Witch books, but I want to. According to Anne Rice's website, there is some flirting going on to bring more of the Chronicles and Mayfair stories to TV and film. And a Broadway production of The Vampire Lestat is underway now! yes Elton John and Tim rice are doing the music for The Vampire Lestat Feast of all Saints another of her books is on DVD now it was shown on Showtime. The Witching hour was bought by NBC for a mini series or movie or something but it hasn't been on yet.
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IAmTheTouch said: butterfli25 said: Just finished Blood Canticle by Anne Rice
Has anyone read The Poisonwood Bible? How about the book by Wally Lamb about the twins...um I know this much is true I think also there is the one about the multipersonality guy...which is nonfiction great read can't remember the title. What about Suzanne's diary for Nicolas... I am hoping to get the Davinci Codes for Xmas and a book called the time travelers wife. I read alot...Any other good suggestions out there...chris yours are noted thanks... hi flutter - good to see ya!! have you read any of Philip Roth's books - from your list, i would think you'd like him. my personal favorite of his is "The Human Stain", they just made it into a movie (not sure if i'm going to see it - i loved the book so much i don't think they can do it justice). Tom Robbins is another fun and quirky read... i love "Jitterbug Perfume". i hope to get some serious reading in while i'm on vacation the week after christmas! iri!!!
good to see you too!
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