What are you reading?

aishah · 09-17-2012, 10:15 AM

just finished the 19th wife by david ebershoff, and it was amazing. i think it doesn't present a full picture of mormon polygamy (it's historical fiction and it's very negative on the subject) but it is really beautifully crafted and i couldn't put it down.

currently reading:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Open-Mind-Heart-Contemplative-Dimension/dp/0826406963"]open mind, open heart[/ame] by thomas keating
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Francis-Assisi-Revolutionary-Adrian-House/dp/1587680270/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347898481&sr=1-1&keywords=francis+of+assisi%3A+a+revolutionary+li fe"]francis of assisi: a revolutionary life[/ame] by adrian house

just picked up a bunch of books on poetry from the library so they'll be next. i'm especially excited to finally read june jordan's [ame="http://www.amazon.com/June-Jordans-Poetry-People-Revolutionary/dp/0415911680/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347898545&sr=1-1&keywords=poetry+for+the+people"]poetry for the people[/ame].

Bleu · 09-17-2012, 11:16 AM

Although I have seven books lined up, I can say the only thing I am reading right now are posts from threads and entire threads right here on our very own Planet. Thanks!

Kätzchen · 09-18-2012, 01:07 PM

*Well...*,

I have had a change of heart about keeping the de Botton's book, Religion for Atheists. I decided to create some highly developed field notes by citing several examples of passages for future reference material as a way to illustrate why it's a good thing to read particular books like this.

Instead, what I am going to do today is take a stack of books I am not keeping and go down to Powell's bookstore before work and wander the stacks in search of something to read. I may end up with a fictional account. It's been awhile since I've given fiction a chance to occupy my mind.

Which reminds me, Tawse? what have you been reading lately? You said once that you like all your 'trauma' to happen in the world of fiction. I've never forgotten what you said; you said that so perfectly.

Kobi · 09-21-2012, 12:06 PM

How We Love Now - sex and the new intimacy in second adulthood.

Suzanne Braun Levine

The authors reflections based on discussions and observations of women from the "fuck you fifties" (her concept, not mine) to the mid seventies.

Kind of interesting tho it focuses a lot on married women who are rethinking their lives and choices as they age.

Glenn · 09-22-2012, 03:55 PM

http://www.tfcbooks.com/tesla/1926-01-30.htm

Stud_puppy1991 · 09-22-2012, 04:04 PM

Well, let's see. I did read the 50 Shades of Grey series and I freaking loved the entire trilogy. It is amazing. I am now reading the Mortal Instruments series. I just finished the first one, City of Bones, and..wow. Currently reading the second book, City Of Ashes. I am loving the Mortal Instruments so far.

afixer · 09-23-2012, 06:45 PM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Missionary-Position-Practice-ebook/dp/B007EDZ20O/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348447301&sr=1-10"]The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice: Christopher Hitchens,Thomas Mallon: Amazon.com: Kindle Store[/ame]

and still reading this.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Emperor-All-Maladies-ebook/dp/B003UYUP58/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348447453&sr=1-1&keywords=emperor+of+all+maladies"]The Emperor of All Maladies: Siddhartha Mukherjee: Amazon.com: Kindle Store[/ame]

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09-21-2012, 12:06 PM	#4
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 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	How We Love Now - sex and the new intimacy in second adulthood. Suzanne Braun Levine The authors reflections based on discussions and observations of women from the "fuck you fifties" (her concept, not mine) to the mid seventies. Kind of interesting tho it focuses a lot on married women who are rethinking their lives and choices as they age. __________________

09-22-2012, 03:55 PM	#5
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Nikola Tesla predicts the future:"When woman is Boss" http://www.tfcbooks.com/tesla/1926-01-30.htm

09-23-2012, 06:45 PM	#7
afixer Member How Do You Identify?: human Preferred Pronoun?: ma'am Relationship Status: adrift in my head Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: in and out of the woods Posts: 989 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 491 Thanked 1,507 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 8660555	[ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Missionary-Position-Practice-ebook/dp/B007EDZ20O/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348447301&sr=1-10"]The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice: Christopher Hitchens,Thomas Mallon: Amazon.com: Kindle Store[/ame] and still reading this. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/The-Emperor-All-Maladies-ebook/dp/B003UYUP58/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348447453&sr=1-1&keywords=emperor+of+all+maladies"]The Emperor of All Maladies: Siddhartha Mukherjee: Amazon.com: Kindle Store[/ame] . __________________ keep reading and reading 'til your eyes grow weary. trouble won't find you if you are knee deep into a book. Justin Townes Earle

09-17-2012, 10:15 AM	#1
aishah Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme shark baby girl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, little one Relationship Status: dating myself. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 1,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,823 Thanked 6,440 Times in 1,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	just finished the 19th wife by david ebershoff, and it was amazing. i think it doesn't present a full picture of mormon polygamy (it's historical fiction and it's very negative on the subject) but it is really beautifully crafted and i couldn't put it down. currently reading: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Open-Mind-Heart-Contemplative-Dimension/dp/0826406963"]open mind, open heart[/ame] by thomas keating [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Francis-Assisi-Revolutionary-Adrian-House/dp/1587680270/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347898481&sr=1-1&keywords=francis+of+assisi%3A+a+revolutionary+li fe"]francis of assisi: a revolutionary life[/ame] by adrian house just picked up a bunch of books on poetry from the library so they'll be next. i'm especially excited to finally read june jordan's [ame="http://www.amazon.com/June-Jordans-Poetry-People-Revolutionary/dp/0415911680/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347898545&sr=1-1&keywords=poetry+for+the+people"]poetry for the people[/ame].

09-17-2012, 11:16 AM	#2
Bleu Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Bleu Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: @ home Posts: 2,771 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,565 Thanked 2,699 Times in 733 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Although I have seven books lined up, I can say the only thing I am reading right now are posts from threads and entire threads right here on our very own Planet. Thanks!

09-18-2012, 01:07 PM	#3
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Relationship Status: No thanks, I am not available. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,609 Times in 10,706 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Well..., I have had a change of heart about keeping the de Botton's book, Religion for Atheists. I decided to create some highly developed field notes by citing several examples of passages for future reference material as a way to illustrate why it's a good thing to read particular books like this. Instead, what I am going to do today is take a stack of books I am not keeping and go down to Powell's bookstore before work and wander the stacks in search of something to read. I may end up with a fictional account. It's been awhile since I've given fiction a chance to occupy my mind. Which reminds me, Tawse? what have you been reading lately? You said once that you like all your 'trauma' to happen in the world of fiction. I've never forgotten what you said; you said that so perfectly.

09-22-2012, 04:04 PM	#6
Stud_puppy1991 Member How Do You Identify?: butch, gentleman Preferred Pronoun?: Hy, Hym, "Hey Handsome", and also throwing in a "Sup man" or a "You're sexy" will work Relationship Status: Back to Bachelorhood Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 586 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 499 Thanked 995 Times in 361 Posts Rep Power: 7051416	Well, let's see. I did read the 50 Shades of Grey series and I freaking loved the entire trilogy. It is amazing. I am now reading the Mortal Instruments series. I just finished the first one, City of Bones, and..wow. Currently reading the second book, City Of Ashes. I am loving the Mortal Instruments so far.