What book(s) are you reading now?

[ChristineES]

I tried reading The Road, too. It was just as Kathryn says.

 

[Majikthise]

Finally getting around to reading Shadows of the Empire. I'm about a quarter into it so far, pretty good. I slogged my way through Splinter of the Minds Eye last month, terrible story. With my schedule, everytime I try to read I quickly fall asleep.:sleep:

 

[Kathryn]

I am not one for fiction, thrillers, action-packed books OR movies generally. I understand subtlety and a gentle hand or minimalism in writing and movies. In fact, I really like it in some cases.

I just disliked "The Road" - as do many other people who have tried gallantly to get something edifying out of it.

So hate me!

Kathryn - Road Hater. That's me.

 

[Klaufi_Wodensson]

I am reading the Lord of the Rings Trilogy again. I love those books, and Tolkien's other works. He is definitely one of my most favourite authors.

 

[Venatoris]

Just finished "Archangel Protocol" by Lyda Morehouse and "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.
Both excellent in their own right even though hunger games is kind of a rip-off of "Battle Royale" by Koushun Takami. I recommend both to sci-fi fantasy fans.

 

[bain-druie]

I am reading the Lord of the Rings Trilogy again. I love those books, and Tolkien's other works. He is definitely one of my most favourite authors.

Then you have excellent taste! :clap

I recently finished 'Druid Mysteries' by Philip Carr-Gomm, and am now reading 'Saving Fish from Drowning', by Amy Tan. Both enjoyable on completely different levels!

 

[Kathryn]

OOOhhh, love me some Amy Tan. I'll need to check that one out. Tell me more about that "Druid Mysteries."

 

[Herr Heinrich]

Then you have excellent taste! :clap

I recently finished 'Druid Mysteries' by Philip Carr-Gomm, and am now reading 'Saving Fish from Drowning', by Amy Tan. Both enjoyable on completely different levels!

Saving Fish from Drowning was wonderful! Amy Tan is one of my favorite authors.

 

[Octavia156]

I'm working my way through Ulysses by James Joyce.

Its good - but hard work!!

 

[bain-druie]

OOOhhh, love me some Amy Tan. I'll need to check that one out. Tell me more about that "Druid Mysteries."

Hi Kathryn - Yes, I love Amy Tan also, and this one may just be my favorite!

As for Druid Mysteries, the author is the chosen chief of our order, Philip Carr-Gomm. Here's the blurb on the back of the book:

"The ancient teachings of the Druids represent one of the well-springs of inspiration of the western spiritual tradition. In the past, Druids and Druidesses were magicians and poets, counsellors and healers, shamans and philosophers. They lived in harmony with the earth and her seasons, and their mysteries were inspired by the magical energies of the natural world. Today, the wisdom and teachings of the Druids continue to inspire spiritual seekers across the world. In this book, Philip Carr-Gomm takes us into the sacred grove of the Druid mysteries, showing us how we can transform our lives and deepen our connection with the world of Nature and Spirit. Druid Mysteries explores:

- the ancient history of the Druids and its relevance to our lives today
- the separate orders of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, and their roles
- seasonal ceremonies and Druidic concepts of time and space
- Druid circles and stones, trackways and stars
- The secrets of Druid tree- and animal-lore
- The relationship between Druidry and Wicca"

I enjoyed it; did not agree with all of it :no:, but that's healthy.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I've started reading my text books for school to get a head start. I got Lifespan development (the psychology behind it anyways), The Unfinished Nation (American history that starts with a brief over view starting at I think 500 AD up to just after the Civil War), and what ever the title for my communications/public speaking class is (which I have to take this class even though my last English class was essentially the same exact thing only with a focus on written word rather than spoken.) Just those three books cost $360 bucks. I don't know why they make it so expensive. Fortunately the book for my fourth class I am borrowing from a friend so that was about 80 bucks I saved.

 

[Herr Heinrich]

I've started reading my text books for school to get a head start. I got Lifespan development (the psychology behind it anyways), The Unfinished Nation (American history that starts with a brief over view starting at I think 500 AD up to just after the Civil War), and what ever the title for my communications/public speaking class is (which I have to take this class even though my last English class was essentially the same exact thing only with a focus on written word rather than spoken.) Just those three books cost $360 bucks. I don't know why they make it so expensive. Fortunately the book for my fourth class I am borrowing from a friend so that was about 80 bucks I saved.

I bought books today too. For my human sexuality course (psychology) I bought the e-edition of the book so it was only 75. My poli-sci book was 45 and I will be getting the Shakespeare plays at the library. Luckily my creative writing course doesn't require a book. I am also taking a German class at the private college I will be transferring to after this year. That book cost 156 f***ing dollars!! Rowr! It is ridiculous how expensive it is.

 

[bain-druie]

You guys think YOU've got it rough, I just had to get $986 worth of books and medical equipment!! I just about wet myself. :thud:The good thing is, a lot of these are for more than one semester.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I'm currently reading Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor. I find it to be much more tautly written, and more complex in it's exploration of concepts of morality and redemption than the previous youth detective tome Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles. The dark themes metaphorized by Encyclopedia's arch-nemesis Bugs Meany bring a decidedly sinister atmosphere not seen before, but this is expertly intertwined and augmented by the couter-point of the deep longing and sizzling sexual tension between Encyclopedia and Sally Kimball. The books repulses the reader, while at the same time seducing you more and more deeply into Encyclopedia Brown's world of intrigue, danger, and sensual awareness.

 

[bain-druie]

I'm currently reading Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor. I find it to be much more tautly written, and more complex in it's exploration of concepts of morality and redemption than the previous youth detective tome Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles. The dark themes metaphorized by Encyclopedia's arch-nemesis Bugs Meany bring a decidedly sinister atmosphere not seen before, but this is expertly intertwined and augmented by the couter-point of the deep longing and sizzling sexual tension between Encyclopedia and Sally Kimball. The books repulses the reader, while at the same time seducing you more and more deeply into Encyclopedia Brown's world of intrigue, danger, and sensual awareness.

:biglaugh:LOL!! But seriously I have forced my sons to love those books as I did. My daughter wouldn't be forced :sarcastic

I'm also reading the Narnia books to my youngest, and we're up to The Horse and His Boy. His favorite part so far was when the horse indignantly told the boy he climbed on his back as if he (the horse, not the boy) were a haystack.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

:biglaugh:LOL!! But seriously I have forced my sons to love those books as I did. My daughter wouldn't be forced :sarcastic

I just can't fathom that anyone would need to be forced to love Encyclopedia Brown. Well, there's still Judy Blume.

I'm also reading the Narnia books to my youngest, and we're up to The Horse and His Boy. His favorite part so far was when the horse indignantly told the boy he climbed on his back as if he (the horse, not the boy) were a haystack.

It's cute to see what things resonate with young children. I like to read to my youngest niece and nephew when I see them, and some of the observations they make are hilarious.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

You guys think YOU've got it rough, I just had to get $986 worth of books and medical equipment!! I just about wet myself. :thud:The good thing is, a lot of these are for more than one semester.

My sister went through medical school long enough to get a master's degree and get a job working as a physicians assistant. The amount of debt she racked up is way out their. I really feel sorry for you though because medical texts are outrageously expensive.

 

[blane]

I just bought "The God Delusion", gonna start reading it soon

 

[Kathryn]

Oh my gosh, I just finished "***** My Dad Says" and it was HILARIOUS - in a very profane way, so I figure most people around here would like it.

Here are a few samples to whet your appetite:

"Sprain, huh? Did you go to medical school?... Well I did, so spare me your dog-***** diagnosis and lemme look at your ankle."

"Mom is smarter than you...No? Well, ask yourself this; has mom ever unknowingly had toilet paper hanging out of her ***?...Mom 1. You 0"

“We’re banned from the dog park. Well, I guess it’s okay to hump, and it’s okay to bark, but both at the same time freaks people out."

 

[xkatz]

The Tanakh for self-enjoyment.

The Stranger for school :/