BOOKS~BOOKS~BOOKS!!!

Diva · 12-12-2009, 06:43 AM

If there is a duplicate thread for this, I couldn't find it......

I know there are a lot of us who adore reading. There was a time for me when I couldn't be seen without a book. I'm not such a voracious reader anymore, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good book. My favorite thing is to spend HOURS in a good bookstore.....heaven.

So....here's a thread where we can throw out our favorites....give us a review.....what kinds of books do You enjoy most? Stuff like that!

One of my favorite books ~ and I've read it twice now ~ is "The Secret Life Of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Also a favorite of mine was "Snow Flower & The Secret Fan" by Lisa See.

Enjoy, readers!

Leigh · 12-12-2009, 09:27 AM

Fantastic thread Diva, one I will be in often I'm sure

I love reading, though I haven't been able to find much time to do that as of late. I have always loved books by V.C. Andrews (mostly her first book series on the Dollinganger family) as well as books by Lisa Jackson (especially My favorite Final Scream)

I might just have to take a trip to the local Chapters bookstore this week and treat Myself to a new book!!!!

Inuus · 12-12-2009, 09:29 AM

I love reading! Its one of my passions. There isnt a day even when Im sick that I dont read.
I read 99% of the time non fiction. I love learning and well I tend to find one subject and read everything I can find at the local small library. Ive pretty much wiped out all the Royalty books (older not contemp.) I have read easily 60 books on Queen Elizabeth I and the Tudors in general.

Right now I just started - The Sisters Who Would Be Queen by Leanda de Lisle Its about the Sisters Grey, Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane. Ive just started it so cant review per se but for me any book covering the subject involving The Tudors Im sure I will enjoy it

I love these threads about books but I will say it does help me alot for someone to give a quick synopsis of what the book is about. It helps me to determine if I want to put it on "My List" for reading

Diva · 12-12-2009, 09:37 AM

Thanks for posting, Y'all......

I'm more into fiction....and I like fiction based on historical events. That's what "Snow Flower" was.....based in the 1800's, it was about a Chinese woman....from her childhood to her old age. I was intrigued by the customs of breaking and binding of their feet.....the manner of matchmaking and even the formation of friendships....

This may sound quite odd....but sometimes, I will buy a book based on how it feels in my hands.....

I know. But I have rarely been disappointed.

Inuus · 12-12-2009, 09:44 AM

Now I will read a fiction book if its based somehow on historical events (Im a history nut).

That book you mentioned would be something I might read

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Originally Posted by Diva

Thanks for posting, Y'all......

I'm more into fiction....and I like fiction based on historical events. That's what "Snow Flower" was.....based in the 1800's, it was about a Chinese woman....from her childhood to her old age. I was intrigued by the customs of breaking and binding of their feet.....the manner of matchmaking and even the formation of friendships....

This may sound quite odd....but sometimes, I will buy a book based on how it feels in my hands.....

I know. But I have rarely been disappointed.

Diva · 12-12-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inuus

Now I will read a fiction book if its based somehow on historical events (Im a history nut).

That book you mentioned would be something I might read

All I can say is I have ADD and I couldn't put it down...... <smile>

Dean Thoreau · 12-12-2009, 09:47 AM

think another thread is called "Whatcha reading"

Diva,,,I to will puchase a book based on how it feels in my hands. Now that i have a kindle I do not have that method of choice as frequently.
Snow flower was a beautifully well written read..

I read primarily non fiction all subjects imagineable but do try to toss in a fiction or two each week to lighten up the list and have a few smiles or tears. If you have not yet read "The Help" I highly recommend it. it has recently hit the best sellers list, which is one of the few that deserves that rating.

Another book I absolutely adored was "March" remember the book little women? this is the story of PaPa and what he was doing when he was away.....Fantastic READ....course anything by the author of "MARCH" is a worthy read, she writes fiction and non fiction and I have enjoyed both spectrums of her writing.

Currently, I am without books to read so will be wandering the stacks and looking for this weeks selections. any suggestions?

Diva · 12-12-2009, 09:52 AM

Oh dear! I've duplicated another thread? I truly did look....<sigh> Forgive me!

Hmmm.....let me think.......Fiction: "The Book Of Ruth" by Jane Hamilton....have You read this? It's her first book...and a treasure....set in a small town....earthy and real in her character study....loved it.

amiyesiam · 12-12-2009, 09:53 AM

I am always reading!
not usually the popular books LOL
I like my vampire books
stuff I can learn from
sci fi
I have read the vc andrews series

Diva · 12-12-2009, 09:55 AM

Someone recently gave me the Anne Rice "Beauty" Series......have You read this? Will I like it? lol

Dean Thoreau · 12-12-2009, 10:21 AM

If you like clive barker or stephanie pullman you should prolly like anne rice....

least that is what the literature map indicates:

check this out: http://www.literature-map.com/

type in name of author u are thinking of and u will see a map appear of writers considered similar.....I have found this to be a great help when i need to find a new author or someone recommends an author to me...i look and sew where authors i like fall in with the one recommened...Its not failsafe....by any means...but can give u a little help in discovering different writers.

Inuus · 12-12-2009, 10:24 AM

An example of a fiction book based on history that I liked was Lucrezia Borgia by John Faunce. Got it on the clearance rack at Hastings

Lucrezia Borgia was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI. There are several rumors surounding her that has persisted through the years such as incest (sex with both her Father and brother Cesare), poisonings and murder.
This book was written as if Lucrezia was telling the story. I thought it was a very good book myself and of course for its cheap price it was even better

Diva · 12-12-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inuus

An example of a fiction book based on history that I liked was Lucrezia Borgia by John Faunce. Got it on the clearance rack at Hastings

Lucrezia Borgia was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI. There are several rumors surounding her that has persisted through the years such as incest (sex with both her Father and brother Cesare), poisonings and murder.
This book was written as if Lucrezia was telling the story. I thought it was a very good book myself and of course for its cheap price it was even better

Ok, this sounds really wonderful.....

AND.....clearance rack, no less! My cuppa!

blush · 12-12-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

One of my favorite books ~ and I've read it twice now ~ is "The Secret Life Of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Also a favorite of mine was "Snow Flower & The Secret Fan" by Lisa See.

Enjoy, readers!

I loved this book. I read it over the summer. She kinda reminded me of Pearl S. Buck.

Tommi · 12-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Someone recently gave me the Anne Rice "Beauty" Series......have You read this? Will I like it? lol

Yes....and yes you will love it.

The series is on one of the bookshelves in my nitestand.

And looking above at the book suggestions,, The Tudor's have always interested me. So, I will start with The Sisters Who Would Be Queen by Leanda de Lisle. My Grandmother was called Lady Jane..

Diva · 12-12-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blush

I loved this book. I read it over the summer. She kinda reminded me of Pearl S. Buck.

Now that You mention it, she DOES!

If You liked that, please try "Snow Flower & The Secret Fan".....I heart that book so much....

Diva · 12-13-2009, 10:22 AM

What has Nicholas Sparks written lately? And is it the same format as his other stuff? I have loved the things he's written early on, but after about 8 of his works, they all start reading the same to me.....is it just me?

amiyesiam · 12-13-2009, 12:04 PM

Have you ever gotten a book only to discover it is part of a series? And now have to hunt down the rest of the books? Or better yet the book you found is like the 3rd in a series?

amiyesiam · 12-13-2009, 12:06 PM

I write in books I own. Highlight, underline, make notes, dog ear pages, etc. Only in my own books. I see books as interactive LOL

T4Texas · 12-13-2009, 01:28 PM

I used to read voraciously, then stopped for some years and now are just taking it up again. I generally like non fiction such as bios, historical, gay history and art/photography. However I recently read Stone Butch Blues after years of hearing about it from other people and found it to be a pretty good read.

12-12-2009, 06:43 AM	#1
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	BOOKS~BOOKS~BOOKS!!! If there is a duplicate thread for this, I couldn't find it...... I know there are a lot of us who adore reading. There was a time for me when I couldn't be seen without a book. I'm not such a voracious reader anymore, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good book. My favorite thing is to spend HOURS in a good bookstore.....heaven. So....here's a thread where we can throw out our favorites....give us a review.....what kinds of books do You enjoy most? Stuff like that! One of my favorite books ~ and I've read it twice now ~ is "The Secret Life Of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Also a favorite of mine was "Snow Flower & The Secret Fan" by Lisa See. Enjoy, readers!

12-12-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	I love reading! Its one of my passions. There isnt a day even when Im sick that I dont read. I read 99% of the time non fiction. I love learning and well I tend to find one subject and read everything I can find at the local small library. Ive pretty much wiped out all the Royalty books (older not contemp.) I have read easily 60 books on Queen Elizabeth I and the Tudors in general. Right now I just started - The Sisters Who Would Be Queen by Leanda de Lisle Its about the Sisters Grey, Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane. Ive just started it so cant review per se but for me any book covering the subject involving The Tudors Im sure I will enjoy it I love these threads about books but I will say it does help me alot for someone to give a quick synopsis of what the book is about. It helps me to determine if I want to put it on "My List" for reading __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

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Dean Thoreau Member How Do You Identify?: Ftm - Male- exfemale Preferred Pronoun?: He’s Him Relationship Status: Has a gf Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Philadelphia pa Posts: 889 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 251 Thanked 760 Times in 219 Posts Rep Power: 4529749	think another thread is called "Whatcha reading" Diva,,,I to will puchase a book based on how it feels in my hands. Now that i have a kindle I do not have that method of choice as frequently. Snow flower was a beautifully well written read.. I read primarily non fiction all subjects imagineable but do try to toss in a fiction or two each week to lighten up the list and have a few smiles or tears. If you have not yet read "The Help" I highly recommend it. it has recently hit the best sellers list, which is one of the few that deserves that rating. Another book I absolutely adored was "March" remember the book little women? this is the story of PaPa and what he was doing when he was away.....Fantastic READ....course anything by the author of "MARCH" is a worthy read, she writes fiction and non fiction and I have enjoyed both spectrums of her writing. Currently, I am without books to read so will be wandering the stacks and looking for this weeks selections. any suggestions? __________________ Dean Thoreau

12-12-2009, 09:53 AM	#9
amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I am always reading! not usually the popular books LOL I like my vampire books stuff I can learn from sci fi I have read the vc andrews series __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

12-12-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
Dean Thoreau Member How Do You Identify?: Ftm - Male- exfemale Preferred Pronoun?: He’s Him Relationship Status: Has a gf Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Philadelphia pa Posts: 889 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 251 Thanked 760 Times in 219 Posts Rep Power: 4529749	If you like clive barker or stephanie pullman you should prolly like anne rice.... least that is what the literature map indicates: check this out: http://www.literature-map.com/ type in name of author u are thinking of and u will see a map appear of writers considered similar.....I have found this to be a great help when i need to find a new author or someone recommends an author to me...i look and sew where authors i like fall in with the one recommened...Its not failsafe....by any means...but can give u a little help in discovering different writers. __________________ Dean Thoreau

12-12-2009, 09:27 AM	#2
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Fantastic thread Diva, one I will be in often I'm sure I love reading, though I haven't been able to find much time to do that as of late. I have always loved books by V.C. Andrews (mostly her first book series on the Dollinganger family) as well as books by Lisa Jackson (especially My favorite Final Scream) I might just have to take a trip to the local Chapters bookstore this week and treat Myself to a new book!!!!

12-12-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thanks for posting, Y'all...... I'm more into fiction....and I like fiction based on historical events. That's what "Snow Flower" was.....based in the 1800's, it was about a Chinese woman....from her childhood to her old age. I was intrigued by the customs of breaking and binding of their feet.....the manner of matchmaking and even the formation of friendships.... This may sound quite odd....but sometimes, I will buy a book based on how it feels in my hands..... I know. But I have rarely been disappointed.

12-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#8
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Oh dear! I've duplicated another thread? I truly did look....<sigh> Forgive me! Hmmm.....let me think.......Fiction: "The Book Of Ruth" by Jane Hamilton....have You read this? It's her first book...and a treasure....set in a small town....earthy and real in her character study....loved it.

12-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#10
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	*Someone recently gave me the Anne Rice "Beauty" Series......have You read this? Will I like it? lol*

12-12-2009, 10:24 AM	#12
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	An example of a fiction book based on history that I liked was Lucrezia Borgia by John Faunce. Got it on the clearance rack at Hastings Lucrezia Borgia was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI. There are several rumors surounding her that has persisted through the years such as incest (sex with both her Father and brother Cesare), poisonings and murder. This book was written as if Lucrezia was telling the story. I thought it was a very good book myself and of course for its cheap price it was even better __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

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Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	What has Nicholas Sparks written lately? And is it the same format as his other stuff? I have loved the things he's written early on, but after about 8 of his works, they all start reading the same to me.....is it just me?

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amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Have you ever gotten a book only to discover it is part of a series? And now have to hunt down the rest of the books? Or better yet the book you found is like the 3rd in a series? __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

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amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,135 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I write in books I own. Highlight, underline, make notes, dog ear pages, etc. Only in my own books. I see books as interactive LOL __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

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T4Texas Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Ready to play again! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 233 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 436 Thanked 647 Times in 167 Posts Rep Power: 6739721	Books I used to read voraciously, then stopped for some years and now are just taking it up again. I generally like non fiction such as bios, historical, gay history and art/photography. However I recently read Stone Butch Blues after years of hearing about it from other people and found it to be a pretty good read. __________________ Chivalry is when you meet a woman you would rather die for, than live with.