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Trilby · 02-12-2009, 05:20 AM

Hell's Angels - Hunter S. Thompson.

In this "book" Thompson comes right out and states that women WANT not only to be raped but to be gang-banged, and that the women who allege rape against any Angel pretty much had it coming to them. Yeah, it's a beaut. I had to go and throw up so many times while reading (skimming) it that I now can fit into that mini skirt and halter top. Hope I get invited to some parties! /sarcasm

Juni---don't take this class. It's disgusting.

dar512 · 02-12-2009, 10:08 AM

Dracula - Bram Stoker

A horror story with Victorian manners.

meph · 02-13-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Hell's Angels - Hunter S. Thompson.

In this "book" Thompson comes right out and states that women WANT not only to be raped but to be gang-banged, and that the women who allege rape against any Angel pretty much had it coming to them. Yeah, it's a beaut. I had to go and throw up so many times while reading (skimming) it that I now can fit into that mini skirt and halter top.

I think I recall the part you're referring to. The words were from an Angel to HST and he merely reported them and refrained from comment on them. I don't have the book handy at this point but if you could point out where it occurs and in what context I'll look it up next chance I get.

Beestie · 02-13-2009, 07:40 AM

I'm reading A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle to my kids and couldn't be happier with it. Outstanding story and perfect writing.

In our local library, I stumbled across the book titled something like 50 Books For Kids That Hate To Read (can't find it on Amazon) which recommended it along with some others that look really good.

Parts of it are a little scary but its very easy to edit as you read aloud to tone down the intensity. My kids are 8 and 9 which is probably on the younger side for the book. I grade kid's books partially on the extent to which the writing lends itself to easily visualizing the events and characters. That helps keep the kids interested and helps them remember the story. This book gets an A+ from me for that and for the story itself.

Shawnee123 · 02-13-2009, 07:49 AM

The Phantom Tollbooth is the best kids book...EVAH.

Future linguists will love it.

richlevy · 02-13-2009, 08:36 PM

I'm a few chapters into The Steel Remains. I checked it out of the library last week. It's your basic sword and sorcery yarn except for the part where the hero is gay.

This sort of threw me when I first caught on. The good guy is gay and so far all of the priests are either corrupt inquisitors or nosy bullies. I could almost put up with it except the plot seems to plod and there is a little uncomfortable detail in some scenes.

Fortunately, a new Nightside novel was on the shelves Friday so I have something else to read.

wolf · 02-14-2009, 11:18 AM

Dead Men Do Tell Tales - William R. Maples, Ph.D. and Michael Browning

Not for the squeamish. I don't think the squeamish would make it out of the introduction.

A forensic anthropologist discusses his career and cases in more detail that most people need. It takes a special writer to really evoke the sense of the stench of decomposition in his reader.

I am also reading The Salmon of Doubt. Those sorts of posthumous collections of bits and pieces always make me sad.

Kaliayev · 02-14-2009, 02:10 PM

A Clash of Kings - George R R Martin. Like Tolkein meets Machiavelli. Truly great series. The disturbing possibility of any of the main characters dying also makes a nice change.

Also just started Slavoj Zizek's Violence. Not sure what to make of it so far, but its early days yet.

wolf · 02-15-2009, 10:41 PM

Indian Captive - Lois Lenski

1942 Newbery Honor book for older children. It's the story of a captive of the Seneca around the time of the French and Indian Wars. Dated, but more sensitive than one would expect. I did find myself wanting to know more than just her first two or three years with the tribe.

#6 The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket
#8 The Hostile Hospital - Lemony Snicket

Terribly fun. Thank you mysterious stranger who abandoned them in my mailroom. I hope the library stocks them.

Griff · 02-16-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Indian Captive - Lois Lenski

1942 Newbery Honor book for older children. It's the story of a captive of the Seneca around the time of the French and Indian Wars. Dated, but more sensitive than one would expect. I did find myself wanting to know more than just her first two or three years with the tribe.

#6 The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket
#8 The Hostile Hospital - Lemony Snicket

Terribly fun. Thank you mysterious stranger who abandoned them in my mailroom. I hope the library stocks them.

All mentioned have been burned through by my girls. The Snickets should all be in the library. They are wildly popular.

Maybe I should wait for Martin to close the cycle? I hate getting ahead of the author.

wolf · 02-16-2009, 12:48 PM

#10 The Slippery Slope - Lemony Snicket

Continuing to be delightful. What other children's book series contains a direct reference to C.M. Kornbluth?

Griff · 02-16-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhuge Liang

A Clash of Kings - George R R Martin.

That was recommended to me yesterday. Looks like I should get on board.

Beestie · 03-26-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Dead Men Do Tell Tales - William R. Maples, Ph.D. and Michael Browning

Not for the squeamish. I don't think the squeamish would make it out of the introduction.

A forensic anthropologist discusses his career and cases in more detail that most people need. It takes a special writer to really evoke the sense of the stench of decomposition in his reader.

Based on your description, I'll get a copy for my sister who, sometimes, I think is your sister.

Clodfobble · 02-16-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

That was recommended to me yesterday. Looks like I should get on board.

Just in time: the long-awaited fifth book finally has a release date this fall.

lumberjim · 03-25-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Just in time: the long-awaited fifth book finally has a release date this fall.

looks like rich r r levy.....

http://www.georgerrmartin.com/

where did you hear the release date for book5?

http://www.georgerrmartin.com/if-update.html hasnt been updated for over a year.....

02-12-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Dracula - Bram Stoker A horror story with Victorian manners. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

02-13-2009, 07:40 AM	#4
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I'm reading A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle to my kids and couldn't be happier with it. Outstanding story and perfect writing. In our local library, I stumbled across the book titled something like 50 Books For Kids That Hate To Read (can't find it on Amazon) which recommended it along with some others that look really good. Parts of it are a little scary but its very easy to edit as you read aloud to tone down the intensity. My kids are 8 and 9 which is probably on the younger side for the book. I grade kid's books partially on the extent to which the writing lends itself to easily visualizing the events and characters. That helps keep the kids interested and helps them remember the story. This book gets an A+ from me for that and for the story itself. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

02-13-2009, 07:49 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	The Phantom Tollbooth is the best kids book...EVAH. Future linguists will love it. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-14-2009, 11:18 AM	#7
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Dead Men Do Tell Tales - William R. Maples, Ph.D. and Michael Browning Not for the squeamish. I don't think the squeamish would make it out of the introduction. A forensic anthropologist discusses his career and cases in more detail that most people need. It takes a special writer to really evoke the sense of the stench of decomposition in his reader. I am also reading The Salmon of Doubt. Those sorts of posthumous collections of bits and pieces always make me sad. __________________ 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

02-15-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Indian Captive - Lois Lenski 1942 Newbery Honor book for older children. It's the story of a captive of the Seneca around the time of the French and Indian Wars. Dated, but more sensitive than one would expect. I did find myself wanting to know more than just her first two or three years with the tribe. #6 The Ersatz Elevator - Lemony Snicket #8 The Hostile Hospital - Lemony Snicket Terribly fun. Thank you mysterious stranger who abandoned them in my mailroom. I hope the library stocks them. __________________ 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

02-12-2009, 05:20 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Hell's Angels - Hunter S. Thompson. In this "book" Thompson comes right out and states that women WANT not only to be raped but to be gang-banged, and that the women who allege rape against any Angel pretty much had it coming to them. Yeah, it's a beaut. I had to go and throw up so many times while reading (skimming) it that I now can fit into that mini skirt and halter top. Hope I get invited to some parties! /sarcasm Juni---don't take this class. It's disgusting. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-13-2009, 08:36 PM	#6
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	The Gay Blade I'm a few chapters into The Steel Remains. I checked it out of the library last week. It's your basic sword and sorcery yarn except for the part where the hero is gay. This sort of threw me when I first caught on. The good guy is gay and so far all of the priests are either corrupt inquisitors or nosy bullies. I could almost put up with it except the plot seems to plod and there is a little uncomfortable detail in some scenes. Fortunately, a new Nightside novel was on the shelves Friday so I have something else to read. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

02-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#8
Kaliayev Magnificent Bastard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 216	A Clash of Kings - George R R Martin. Like Tolkein meets Machiavelli. Truly great series. The disturbing possibility of any of the main characters dying also makes a nice change. Also just started Slavoj Zizek's Violence. Not sure what to make of it so far, but its early days yet.

02-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	#10 The Slippery Slope - Lemony Snicket Continuing to be delightful. What other children's book series contains a direct reference to C.M. Kornbluth? __________________ 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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