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elSicomoro · 10-03-2009, 11:19 AM

Caring for Victor by Robert Ellis: Ellis is the Army nurse that had to make sure Saddam stayed alive before he was executed. The nurse is from here in St. Louis.

Gotcha Capitalism by Bob Sullivan: I like reading him on The Red Tape Chronicles on msnbc.com, so I figure this should be a good book.

wolf · 10-10-2009, 09:37 PM

I won another Firstreads book on Goodreads.

Basically, you end up with free books by promising that you'll review them. The more you review, the greater the likelihood that you'll be chosen to receive more books.

2666 - Roberto Bolaño

The book was published posthumously. The author died young. The author description doesn't say of what. Wikipedia barely says ... hints at a heroin addiction and maybe liver failure as a complication of Hep-C.

Anyway, it's a strange book. I'm not really sure what it's about, and I'm a chunk and a half into it. The book is divided into 5 parts, that have titles that read like the names of Friends episodes, "The Part about the Critics," "The Part about Fate," and so on. I thought this was a really clever observation, until I found out that the Time Magazine Critic said the same thing a year ago.

henry quirk · 10-13-2009, 12:58 PM

'In the Night Kitchen'

"I'm not the milk and the milk's not me...I'm Mickey!"

My nephew loves the story 'cause Mickey flies around in a bread dough plane.

The Grandma hates it 'cause Mickey runs around naked.

My brother, the dad, just rolls his eyes and says, 'that Sendak fella must be from California...'

HA!

Henry · 10-17-2009, 10:14 AM

State Of The Art - Iain M. Banks

Juniper · 10-17-2009, 11:06 AM

Mary Barton. So is Bri. Damn depressing.

Trilby · 10-17-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

Mary Barton. So is Bri. Damn depressing.

Dammit! I'm only on chaper five. Howzit going for you?

Juniper · 10-17-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Dammit! I'm only on chaper five. Howzit going for you?

About halfway through, right to the point where I am pretty sure I know how it ends. As I said, damn depressing. But don't let me hinder your enjoyment.

Griff · 10-18-2009, 08:28 AM

Just finished Conn Iggulden's first Julius Ceasar novel. Very good stuff except for one bit of dialogue that came directly out of Dickens.

I'm in several religion / spirituality books mostly buddhist stuff along with Jesus for the Nonreligious by John Shelby Spong. He attempts to strip the nonsense out of the Jesus story to make him relevent to modern people <shrug> we'll see how he does.

elSicomoro · 10-17-2009, 07:53 PM

Just started reading Ayn Rand and Henry Miller...now there's a hell of a combination!

wolf · 10-17-2009, 07:56 PM

Which Ayn Rand?

I have finally finished 2666. I have to write my review. I'm going to read fluff next. I deserve fluff. I have Marley & Me in queue.

elSicomoro · 10-17-2009, 08:00 PM

Atlas Shrugged. I have Fountainhead on order.

wolf · 10-17-2009, 08:01 PM

I loved Atlas Shrugged. I have never been so pissed off by a book.

DanaC · 10-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Unseen Academicals, a Discworld novel, Terry Pratchett.

Also re-reading Vurt by Jeff Noon: one of my all-time favourite books.

skysidhe · 10-19-2009, 07:43 AM

A huge hardcover historical novel about Joan of Arc.

I am only halfway through and the author is hinting at the reasons for putting her to the stake whether it be political or thinking she is a witch who has manipulated the French army or a combination of both.
I am barely entertaining the idea that if she was a man they may not have fried her.

wolf · 10-19-2009, 12:23 PM

Dipping into The Complete Tales of H.P. Lovecraft because it's seasonally appropriate.

10-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I won another Firstreads book on Goodreads. Basically, you end up with free books by promising that you'll review them. The more you review, the greater the likelihood that you'll be chosen to receive more books. 2666 - Roberto Bolaño The book was published posthumously. The author died young. The author description doesn't say of what. Wikipedia barely says ... hints at a heroin addiction and maybe liver failure as a complication of Hep-C. Anyway, it's a strange book. I'm not really sure what it's about, and I'm a chunk and a half into it. The book is divided into 5 parts, that have titles that read like the names of Friends episodes, "The Part about the Critics," "The Part about Fate," and so on. I thought this was a really clever observation, until I found out that the Time Magazine Critic said the same thing a year ago. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-13-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
henry quirk maskless: yesterday, today, tomorrow Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,162	'In the Night Kitchen' "I'm not the milk and the milk's not me...I'm Mickey!" My nephew loves the story 'cause Mickey flies around in a bread dough plane. The Grandma hates it 'cause Mickey runs around naked. My brother, the dad, just rolls his eyes and says, 'that Sendak fella must be from California...' HA! __________________ like the other guy sez: 'not really back, blah-blah-blah...'

10-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#4
Henry King Of Oreos Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Possum Holler NC Posts: 33	State Of The Art - Iain M. Banks __________________ When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained. ~ Mark Twain

10-18-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Just finished Conn Iggulden's first Julius Ceasar novel. Very good stuff except for one bit of dialogue that came directly out of Dickens. I'm in several religion / spirituality books mostly buddhist stuff along with Jesus for the Nonreligious by John Shelby Spong. He attempts to strip the nonsense out of the Jesus story to make him relevent to modern people <shrug> we'll see how he does. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-17-2009, 07:56 PM	#10
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Which Ayn Rand? I have finally finished 2666. I have to write my review. I'm going to read fluff next. I deserve fluff. I have Marley & Me in queue. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-03-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Caring for Victor by Robert Ellis: Ellis is the Army nurse that had to make sure Saddam stayed alive before he was executed. The nurse is from here in St. Louis. Gotcha Capitalism by Bob Sullivan: I like reading him on The Red Tape Chronicles on msnbc.com, so I figure this should be a good book.

10-17-2009, 11:06 AM	#5
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Mary Barton. So is Bri. Damn depressing.

10-17-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Just started reading Ayn Rand and Henry Miller...now there's a hell of a combination!

10-17-2009, 08:00 PM	#11
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Atlas Shrugged. I have Fountainhead on order.

10-17-2009, 08:01 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I loved Atlas Shrugged. I have never been so pissed off by a book. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-19-2009, 07:43 AM	#14
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	A huge hardcover historical novel about Joan of Arc. I am only halfway through and the author is hinting at the reasons for putting her to the stake whether it be political or thinking she is a witch who has manipulated the French army or a combination of both. I am barely entertaining the idea that if she was a man they may not have fried her.

10-19-2009, 12:23 PM	#15
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Dipping into The Complete Tales of H.P. Lovecraft because it's seasonally appropriate. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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