BOOKS~BOOKS~BOOKS!!!

Diva · 01-02-2010, 06:48 PM

I have read the first 6 Harry Potter books....they mesmerize me! I'm behind, I realize.....

I received "The Last Lecture" from my Sissy.....it's by Randy Pausch....perhaps You have heard of him. This is the Carnegie Mellon computer science professor who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have not finished this book, but so far it is an easy read and very powerful and profound. It's a good book to read when You (read: "I"!!!) think things are just horrible in Your [my] life. Half~way through, I have been moved to tears several times.

I also received "Pride & Prejudice & Zombies".... THAT should be interesting! <giggle>........and "The Lost Continent: Travels in small-town America" by Bill Bryson (did I mention this already? Or am I having a severe deja vu?).....at first, I thought the giver had already read it, as it had a coffee ring stain on the cover....then I realized it was part of the artwork! <giggling>

Additionally...but perhaps won't be of much interested here...CydKitty gave me (be still my heart!) "The Culinary Institute of America's Baking At Home"...........<sigh> In case You hadn't picked up on it, I adore baking!

I'll be immersed shortly!!

JakeTulane · 01-15-2010, 05:48 AM

(Snip) from Diva

I have read the first 6 Harry Potter books....they mesmerize me! I'm behind, I realize.....

I am there as well. I am still on the first book and just purchased the next two. My niece and nephew always told Me to read them because I enjoyed the movies. However, I found them daunting thinking they would just ramble on. Quite the contrary.

I am also reading a Garth Stein novel (My latest favorite author)..."How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets". I received The Art of Racing in the Rain for Christmas and could not put it down. I am thinking this next novel is going to be just as good.

WolfyOne · 01-15-2010, 11:28 AM

I just got Sue Grafton's new book in the mail from my book club. I'm looking forward to reading it, she's up to U now.

apretty · 01-15-2010, 11:42 AM

essen of human Anat & Phys (10th ed)

WolfyOne · 01-22-2010, 04:46 PM

I found a wonderful site today while reading the Motley Fool, it's called paperbackswap.com and they swap more than just paperbacks. I saw hardback,audio, textbooks, etc. For those that read a lot and don't want the expense of buying new, check it out. Looks to me like all it'll cost you is postage to keep swaping.

JakeTulane · 02-02-2010, 06:44 PM

Still working on the Harry Potter series .. .and wanting to start My second Garth Stein novel. All the while perusing Kenneth Cole's Awearness read.. and then picked up two from the library today... Sweet Waters by Julie Carobini and The Land of Green Plums Herta Muller (translated from German).

Jeep · 02-11-2010, 08:13 AM

I read whenever I can, which hasn't been very often lately..
Stephen King. My all-time favorite is Christine, but I am working on collecting all his books.
Read the Harry Potter series, kept me entertained, but I don't think I'd ever read them again.
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have written some pretty interesting books. Unusual, but interesting.

blush · 02-16-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

I received "The Last Lecture" from my Sissy.....it's by Randy Pausch....perhaps You have heard of him. This is the Carnegie Mellon computer science professor who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have not finished this book, but so far it is an easy read and very powerful and profound. It's a good book to read when You (read: "I"!!!) think things are just horrible in Your [my] life. Half~way through, I have been moved to tears several times.

If you haven't already, youtube the actual lecture! I love the back story on that book.

01-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#3
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WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,391 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I found a wonderful site today while reading the Motley Fool, it's called paperbackswap.com and they swap more than just paperbacks. I saw hardback,audio, textbooks, etc. For those that read a lot and don't want the expense of buying new, check it out. Looks to me like all it'll cost you is postage to keep swaping. __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

02-11-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
Jeep Member How Do You Identify?: confused Relationship Status: YEEHAW!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Here Posts: 131 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 51 Thanked 141 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 602026	I read whenever I can, which hasn't been very often lately.. Stephen King. My all-time favorite is Christine, but I am working on collecting all his books. Read the Harry Potter series, kept me entertained, but I don't think I'd ever read them again. Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have written some pretty interesting books. Unusual, but interesting. __________________ I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window~Author Unknown Catching a yellow-jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary. ~Author Unknown Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. ~Author Unknown

01-02-2010, 06:48 PM	#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 17,175 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	I have read the first 6 Harry Potter books....they mesmerize me! I'm behind, I realize..... I received "The Last Lecture" from my Sissy.....it's by Randy Pausch....perhaps You have heard of him. This is the Carnegie Mellon computer science professor who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have not finished this book, but so far it is an easy read and very powerful and profound. It's a good book to read when You (read: "I"!!!) think things are just horrible in Your [my] life. Half~way through, I have been moved to tears several times. I also received "Pride & Prejudice & Zombies".... THAT should be interesting! <giggle>........and "The Lost Continent: Travels in small-town America" by Bill Bryson (did I mention this already? Or am I having a severe deja vu?).....at first, I thought the giver had already read it, as it had a coffee ring stain on the cover....then I realized it was part of the artwork! <giggling> Additionally...but perhaps won't be of much interested here...CydKitty gave me (be still my heart!) "The Culinary Institute of America's Baking At Home"...........<sigh> In case You hadn't picked up on it, I adore baking! I'll be immersed shortly!!

01-15-2010, 05:48 AM	#2
JakeTulane Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Mr. Prickly Porcupine Preferred Pronoun?: Butch - Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: She has softened My quills Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Permanently Banned 8/8/2011 Posts: 4,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,221 Thanked 5,264 Times in 2,732 Posts Rep Power: 0	(Snip) from Diva I have read the first 6 Harry Potter books....they mesmerize me! I'm behind, I realize..... I am there as well. I am still on the first book and just purchased the next two. My niece and nephew always told Me to read them because I enjoyed the movies. However, I found them daunting thinking they would just ramble on. Quite the contrary. I am also reading a Garth Stein novel (My latest favorite author)..."How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets". I received The Art of Racing in the Rain for Christmas and could not put it down. I am thinking this next novel is going to be just as good.

02-02-2010, 06:44 PM	#6
JakeTulane Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Mr. Prickly Porcupine Preferred Pronoun?: Butch - Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: She has softened My quills Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Permanently Banned 8/8/2011 Posts: 4,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,221 Thanked 5,264 Times in 2,732 Posts Rep Power: 0	Still working on the Harry Potter series .. .and wanting to start My second Garth Stein novel. All the while perusing Kenneth Cole's Awearness read.. and then picked up two from the library today... Sweet Waters by Julie Carobini and The Land of Green Plums Herta Muller (translated from German).