Did this about 2 months ago? What is everyone reading now.

I just picked up a book written by Jacquelyn Mitchard "A Theory of Relativity". She wrote Deep End of The Ocean. I read that book before I saw the movie and although the movie was really good it did not shine next to her writing. I'll keep you posted. If I post less this weekend it probably means the book is fantastic :)

Not reading anything at the moment. Any suggestions of good new scary books to read? I like stuff like Stephen King.

I´ve just finished Tom Clancys 'Executive Orders', and I´m still amazed and shocked about the content of this story - the similarities to that fateful 11 of September made me swallow hard sometimes.

Now I´m going for something lighter, a book from the 'BattleTech'-series, 'Illusions of Victory'.

I'm on the last chapter of The Silmarillian. :)

I'm actually re-reading The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub. They have finally put out a sequel 20 years later. I have to reacquaint myself with the characters before I read The Black House.

I have to read something to relax me. After a long day at work i like to unwind with a good book.
Right now I am reading two books.
The Basement by Bari Woods
Faerie Tale by Raymond Feist

Very good twisted books..

hey I read that book about 10 years ago. it is worth a reread before the sequel. I hope it is worth the wait.

Stacy check out Peter Straub or try Dean Koontz for something a little different. Dark Rivers of the heart, Intensity etc. :)

Wave my husband is currently reading Rainbow 6 - he's totally into it (its keeping him off the net for a few days LOL)

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Stacy check out Peter Straub or try Dean Koontz for something a little different. Dark Rivers of the heart, Intensity etc. :)
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Thanks for the tips, Zel! I might go check these out this weekend.

I was going to post this just the other day actually. I absolutely love to read and am reading about three books at the moment. Well sorta. I'm trying to finish two, so I can start another. I'm usually into crime novels, psycho serial-killer stuff :eek: so right now I am reading From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell. I'm also reading Summer Sisters by Judy Blume and I am telling you, this is a book you will not put down. I think any woman out there could relate to this book. I don't normally read this type of book but someone loaned it to me and suggested it. I hate romance novels.. so that's not what it is. I also started reading a book called House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski about a house that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. It's a symbolic story about impending darkness.. but the book is set up up really crazy.. with the text upside down, diagonal, sometimes only one word to a page.. and so I had to give it a break. Next up is The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure, a book on Spirituality. A friend sent it to me as a gift because he thought we connected so well, like in the book. I'll let you all know if it's good.

I'm reading Somebody's Daughter. the Halifax -Toronto Pimping Ring... I like it cause I went to school with some of the pimps it talks about (no they were not my friends) and it mentions streets and area's I'm familiar with

I am re-reading The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel. She finally has a new book coming out, The Shelter of Stones, her first book in eleven years, and I wanted to be able to remember the story before the new book comes out next year!

80sTrivia: Official Stalker of DD86 & jen* :D

Pam I adore Patrica Cornwall! I don't care as much for the precint series but Scarpetta & Marino are two of my favorite characters. I can't wait for the next one to come out.

If you like this genre check out Kathy Reich's Deja Dead. Its really good too :)

I think I lost sleep to read Summer Sisters - Judy Bloome is amazing as always.

I know, Summer Sisters is so funny and real. I really related to Vix. I definitely reccommend it :D

Scarpetta and Marino are my favorite characters too.. I haven't exactly been reading them in order.. I just take what I can get.. I check them out at the library. The only books I've bought in a long time were the Harry Potter books, House of Leaves and a three-in-one series.. all put into one book that looked interesting.. I bought it in Australia.. so I don't know if it's an American Author. Right now, I can't even recall his name.

I'm starting tomorrow on a book about the Royal Family Of Monaco, which I am a distant relative of through Grace Kelly. It's true...a member of the Kelly family was a first cousin of a member of the Kilduff family back in Ireland. It's a long-distance connection, but I am related to royalty. Nifty, huh?

I also checked out a book about the Kennedys in Hollywood (that family fascinates me. They had a tough time of it) and George Carlin's "Napalm and Silly Putty".

Sincerely,

John "outofplacechild" Kilduff

Well, since the 'Lord of the Rings' is coming out soon, I'm going to re-read the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings.

Haven't had time for reading lately. Spending to much time at work. :( Need to find a good book to get into though.

The books I read at the moment have such fascinating *cough* titles as "International Human Resource Management", "International Organisations" and "The Expatriate Experience" :rolleyes:. I need to read some fun stuff!! I might have to re-read my Bridget Jones books or borrow my brother's Harry Potter books. Otherwise I'm stuck with "War & Peace" which has been collecting dust on my book-shelf for years now...... :p How does one get started on that book??? :D

Hey Kay here's some fun you could have with those heavy reads.

We have some nasty COP's & SOP's at work that get so dry so I usually break it down how I know best and it helps me remember more too.

1) How are these policies working to manage the workers heart (see managed heart)
2) How can the workers use these policies to work for them. LOL

Hey grew up in a socialist country, my BA is in Social Science it only comes naturally :D

Nah - do the Brigett Jones thing or read something historical and really smutty - now thats fun :)

The World's Religions by Huston Smith. Good reference book on the history/basics of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and.... the native traditions of Australia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. There done with the commerical. Anyways, not a comparative book, just gives the facts, which let's you explore in your own mind correllations, etc.

Nothing at the current moment, but I've got Martin Amis "Money: A Suicide Note" next in line on my want list. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to pick this up during the week.

Sounds like an interesting read Gman. :) Just when I think I have the isalmic/muslim who middle east relgion kibosh thing figured out I totally loose perspective again :rolleyes:

I just started reading Lord of the Rings. Want to refresh my memory of the story before it comes out in theaters. Can't wait to see it. :)

A bit slack when it comes to reading at the moment. My three favourite books of all time are:

Stephen King's "IT"
Absolutely amazing book. Brilliant characterisation and you feel sad when you finish because you know you're never going to read about the characters again. They almost become like friends.

Stephen King's "The Stand"
Same as previous. Enthralling book

Douglas Adams "Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy" series.
Classic English comedy. Will always be my favourite series of books. Long live Zaphod Beeblebrox!!!!!!!!!!!

I checked out some books on Nazi kitsch and photomontages by John Heartfield for a paper recently. Was quite fun carrying these on the bus. Not. Very informative though. And scary.

Zel, what country did you grow up in?

Nage

Originally posted by Kayenne:
Otherwise I'm stuck with "War & Peace" which has been collecting dust on my book-shelf for years now...... :p How does one get started on that book??? :D

Open front cover, turn to page 1. Just kidding Kay. :D If you haven't read it before, start it soon. One of the best ever. But I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that.

I too have started re-reading Lord of the Rings like many of you. I have to read a chapter out loud to the missus every night. She's never read it before. :)

Work is slow, so I am currently re-reading Dave Eggers' A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and Ben Elton's Popcorn.

I'm also slowly but surely going through The Shameful Life of Salvador Dali.

I just finished the Silmarillion, and now I just started on The Murders in the Rue Morgue. :)

A History of Western Philosophy by Russell Bertrand

Got 2 books I'm reading right now. One is the Hobbit. :) Got the LOTR set for x-mas. Reading another one titled "Wicked: The Life And Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." :D Very good book. Whole different view of the Wizard of Oz story. Highly recommend it. :):) :devil:

I just started the complete works of Oscar Wilde, which has been a wonderful read so far. I recently finished Robert Ludlum's The Sigma Protocol. I can definitely recommend that for the cold winter evenings.

I'm currently re-reading "Memoris Of A Geisha" by Arthur Golden. This is a fantastic book! I recommend it to everyone!! :thumb:

I am currently reading
When Darkness Falls by Shannon Drake
It is about Vampires!!! I love it!!!

My next book will be Stephen Kings new one!! I can't wait.

I´m currently reading the thrilling books "Java Script 1.3" from the Nitty Gritty series and "PopStarter - The StartUp Guide for Musicians" (need to get deeper into the mysteries of managing a band). :lol:

So far, I haven´t understood a single word of the first book...I maybe should stop reading it only on the john... :D

Trixter, that is an awesome book. I read it a couple of years ago. It was so hard to put down. I need to reread it now. I thought it was based on a true story, but it isn't. It is strictly fiction.

I'm reading the bunny rabbit book right now..."Watership Down" by Richard Adams.

Just started reading "Valhalla Rising" by Clive Cussler. Love his work.

Originally posted by pamela*
so right now I am reading From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell. Next up is The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure, a book on Spirituality. A friend sent it to me as a gift because he thought we connected so well, like in the book. I'll let you all know if it's good.

I've read all of Patricia Cornwell's books, I got into the first one and had to read the rest! I used to be a Paramedic, so I had a special interest in her subject matter. She's very good at storytelling, and the details are all real. I have all of them, I wish I could just give them to you!

Did you get to read the Celestine Prophecy? Most people who read the book get it from someone else; it's a very special book. I truly believe you have to be in the right frame of mind to read it so if you haven't already, don't pick it up till it 'calls to you'. Keep an open mind and maybe you'll get as much out of it as I did. I see echoes of that book in my life constantly, and I read it over a year ago. I won't ruin it for you-but when you do get around to reading it, let me know! :)

Originally posted by abcmcd
I'm reading the bunny rabbit book right now..."Watership Down" by Richard Adams.

That is one of my all time favorite books. One of the most original stories I have ever read. Are you enjoying it? Please let me know how you liked it when you are done.

Originally posted by wavemaster
...I maybe should stop reading it only on the john... :D [/B]

ROTFLMAO!! :lol: That may be TMI! ;) hehe

Well...for the holidays I received "Lord of the Rings", "Kiss & Makeup" by Gene Simmons and "The Dirt" by Motley Crue. I finished "The Dirt" and all I can say is HOLY SHIT! You wouldn't believe the lives these guys had!

I also found two books I read in the 80s on amazon.com and ordered them. "The Keep" and "The Tomb" by F. Paul Wilson. "The Tomb" is a pretty cool horror/mystery/crime book, and "The Keep" is an awesome horror/sci-fi.

I'm also reading Scott Carpenter's "The Magical Household".

I'm currently reading an article online about manic depression. It lists a whole load of symptoms. Every one of them I have. :cry:

I'm going to start on "Reciprocia" by, Richard G. Rieben, tomorrow night. It's on political philosophy. :)

I just finished 'Stolen Lives' by Malika Oufkir and Michele Fitoussi. It is about the family of General Muhammad Oufkir, of Morocco, who was executed by the King's men for trying to assassinate the King. His wife, six children and two close friends were thrown into various prisons, deprived of basic amenities and decent food, and nearly died in conditions that we would think only people suffering in third world countries would be subjected to. It's heartbreaking, and based on a true story.

I am currently reading 'The Association' by Bentley Little, but I'm not far enough into to tell you if I like it yet! I'll let you know.

I just started The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx.. The movie just came out starring Kevin Spacey, but I hear the movie doesn't do the book justice

I am reading Casino Royale. James Bond is all I read, except for classic sci fi. I got half of the books for my b day and the rest for Xmas. Some of them are first print. I will be busy for a while. For all my book reports in english class :lol: I did James Bond. My teacher noticed a trend after about the second one.

I'm just about to start reading Stephen Coonts COMBAT #1 which features new short novels by Larry Bond (Lash-Up), Dale Brown (Leadership Material), and David Hagberg (Breaking Point). This is the first of ten new short novels about how war will be fought in the twenty-first century.

I just started reading Fall On Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald. It's really good so far, but I'll let ya know what I think when I am finished.

I am reading the biography on Lance Armstrong. I think his life is a marvelous story on how human persistance and love can help you through everything. He is one of my few athlete heroes. I admire him for beating his disease and still be strong enough to win the Tour de France. It is a fantastic story too.

I just finished reading "The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer-My Life at Rose Red" almost 2 weeks ago. Now I am re-redaing the Hobbit and will re-read the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I am also looking for the book about the Mothman Prophecies.

A book on exploring your past lives. I want to see if this reincarnation stuff is true.

Also, I'm again reading the book "Fade Out: The Calamitous Final Days of MGM". Written in 1990, it is somewhat outdated...but it's still good reading.

If you want to get behind-the-scenes dirtn on the movie "Red Dawn", come read this book, if you can find it. The film's director John Milius worked with military brass including Alexander Haig, and the movie had enough authentic weaponry for World War III (somebody enlighten me...is this a world war we're in right now?)

Sincerely,

John "outofplacechild" Kilduff

I AM CURRENTLY READING TWO BOOKS
Stephen Kings - Dreamcatcher
Tim Lahaye - The Mark


Once we start the monthly book club I will have to put those two down.. :lol:

Right now I'm reading a book called "Mrs. DeWinter" by Susan something. It's a sequel to the book "Rebecca" by Daphne DuMaurier. I'm only on the second chapter but so far it's pretty good. I just finished Harry Potter IV recently too. :D

I just started rereading, "Me Talk Pretty Today" by Davis Sadaris. I was reading "Harry Pooter and the Sorceror's Stone", but I got bored with it, but I'm going to try it again after the David Sadaris book.
I actually listen to books on tape, because I'm visually impaired, and I can't read regular books that well. The Dsvid Sadaris book is read by him, and OMG I laugh out loud when listening to the book. David Sadaris is fantastic. :)

Harmful Intent by Robin Cook. It's an older book, but worth another read.