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Archive through October 17, 2005

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Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
I've never actually read a Diana Gabaldon book, though I did listen to one on tape when I went on a trip. I keep meaning to actually read the series, but keep forgetting when I am at the library.

I FINALLY finished Fashionably Late by Olivia Goldsmith. It was a long book and for some reason also a slow read. I liked it overall, but think it could have been shortened a bit and been even better. Had too many characters, too... I kept forgetting who people were!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I love Diana Gabaldon. I'll have to get her latest.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 10:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I'm starting Jennifer Weiner's new book, Goodnight Nobody. It seems like it is going to be a fun whodunit.

Dee
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08-08-2000

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dee a private message Print Post    
I'm "clearing the palate" by reading a few of Elizabeth Howell's books before I tackle Gabaldon's new book.

Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 8:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cablejockey a private message Print Post    
I'm in the middle of The Queen & Di by Ingrid Seward. I found all kinds of things about Diana's death and the impact it had on her ex-husband, mother-in-law and sons. For instance, when news first came of Diana's death, the first thing the queen came out with was to think someone had 'greased' the wheels of the car. The queen was expecting to have a small family funeral and have Duiana buried at Frogmore, where some of the lesser Royals are are interred but Diana's brother hijacked all the plans. He didnt even want Charles or the boys in the funeral prosession.The Royals refused to back down on that one. He attacked the press but once worked for NBC, because he was the Princess of Wales brother. He showed up at the funeral with his mistress, while Charles was frightened to death that someone was going to try and shoot him during the funeral procession. He had gotten a lot of death threats.
The book goes on throughout the queen and Diana's relationship from the time they met til her death.

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 10:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
I'm bad.. I start reading Dean Koontz books that my hubby suggests, then I go into B&N and see a book that is just a little more appealing and get it and start to read it.. LOL Don't get me wrong, I like Dean Koontz, but I need some variety, LOL! Currently, besides 2 dean koontz books, I've started Wicked, by Gregory Maguire. It's the untold story of the wicked witch of the west, which, has been turned into a musical. So far, I am enjoying the book. There's a sequel, called Son of a Witch, that just came out (i got it as well) so I have some good reading a head of me for the next few weeks. :-)



Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Saxy,

Let us know how Wicked is! I've been eyeing that one a LOT lately, but I'd like to hear from someone who has actually read it before purchasing it.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 5:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I see Maguire has quite a few books out supposedly based on fairy tales etc. and I have been curious.

Not1worry
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07-30-2002

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Not1worry a private message Print Post    
I've started quite a few books that haven't been any good. I couldn't get through The Mermaid Chair, The Tree Bride, A Case of Bad Taste, and The Alphabet Sisters.

On the good side, I really enjoyed Little Beauties about a woman with OCD and a young pregnant girl who ends up moving in with her.

The Law of Unbound Hearts was wonderful. Estranged sisters and one needs a kidney.

A pleasant surprise was A Table by the Window by Lawana Blackwell. I knew the author mostly for historical Christian fiction, which usually isn't my thing. This was a southern mystery/romance that was far more engaging that I could have predicted.

I also am reading a poorly written series of Christian fiction books about a family of five kids, one book per kid. I'm interested in the characters, even though they are often stupid and sappy. I probably wouldn't have touched the books, but a friend loaned them to me and they are quick reads. Something horribly sad, but ultimately works for good happens in each book.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I didn't like The Mermaid Chair at all. It was disappointing because I really like The Secret Life Of Bees. I have Little Beauties to read so it's good to know that you liked it. We usually are on the same page with books!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I'm reading The Practice Of Deceit by Elizabeth Benedict. It's about a man thrown in jail because of an accusation his wife makes and it's the uncovering of all the deceit that leads to it and afterwards.

Not1worry
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07-30-2002

Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Not1worry a private message Print Post    
My library doesn't have The Practice of Deceit, but they had one by that author called Almost. I've got it on hold to try out.

Mamie, I'd love to wander through a bookstore with you!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
They'd love to see us coming!

Giddygrin
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06-27-2005

Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Giddygrin a private message Print Post    
Ok...So, I've decided that I'm brave...
As some might know, I'm an English major. I really want to be a teacher, but also have aspirations to write a bit. I've had some people read a bit of my work and they seem to enjoy it...
Was just wondering if anyone was interested...
I can post some stuff I'm working on if anyone wants to give me feedback.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'd be happy to read it. But you've got to promise to finish and not leave us
hanging.

Giddygrin
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06-27-2005

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Giddygrin a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, I'll do what I can...Sometimes it's good to leave you with something to think about though. Typically, my stories are complete. Everything usually comes full circle. That's kinda how life seems to work to me. I have a Shakespeare paper due on Tuesday morning, but after that I have some creative writing to work on that will be good for posting (no one wants to read my analysis of plays).

Giddygrin
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06-27-2005

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 9:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Giddygrin a private message Print Post    
OH! actually just found something...It's a rough work in progress, but tell me what you think...
application/msword
Writing Exercise #3.rtf (13.8 k)


Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 11:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
In your other post you talked about being “brave” and I fully agree that it takes courage to put your work out there for all to view. I applaud you for doing it!

I wanted to let you know that I read it and give you that immediate feedback but I think that I’ll give it a little more thought before offering specific comments. As a general comment, I would be more than happy to read more of your work in the meantime, if you would care to post it.

I recall someone offering a brilliant and incredibly detailed critique of someone’s writing in another thread. Maybe she will see this and do the same for you.

Giddygrin
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06-27-2005

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Giddygrin a private message Print Post    
Thank you for recognizing that. It is truly a test of endurance as my work is often a very personal thing. Although the stories are not always factual, I do wear my heart on my sleeve when sharing them.

While I do appreciate detailed advice, I'm also looking for general comments as to the effect of general overall impressions...

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I was telling a friend about the concepts taught in Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and he said he'd love to see it. So when I went to Chapters the other night to buy it for him, I figured I should buy the book that I have been wanting to read for ages: Eats, Shoots and Leaves by a woman whose name escapes me right now.

As I'm standing in that section, I see a book called How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. So I bought it for myself. It seemed PERFECT to be able to go to the check stand with the two titles:
How to Win Friends and Influence People
and
How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

Here I was, laughing inside, waiting for the clerk's reaction; but it was all in vain as she didn't even look.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 12:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
LOL, an expensive joke, Ee

Not1worry
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07-30-2002

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 4:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Not1worry a private message Print Post    
I'm so aggravated that I forgot about Stuart Woods being at our local libary today! He's one of my favorite authors and I would have loved to even have gotten a glimpse of him. I kept thinking there was something I meant to do today.

I guess I'll get in line for his new one, Iron Orchid, at the library.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Monday, October 17, 2005 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
Just read Jeffrey Archer's book A Prison Diary. Love his fiction and was interested in reading about how he viewed this experience. The book concentrates on his first few weeks in a British prison, adjusting from a life of privilege to prison life (he had been a long time politician and member of the House of Lords), discoveries of injustices in the prison system, and the stories of his fellow prisoners. He is a great storyteller and while his arrogance shows through a bit, I nevertheless was in his corner. I hope he writes a followup book...I was left wanting to know what happened next.

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Monday, October 17, 2005 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I'm on a bit of a Dean Koontz kick, catching up on what he has written lately. I finished Dean Koontz's Frankenstein The Prodigal Son last week and it was pretty good, a very quick read, the second book City of Night is out as well. I almost didn't get this because of the Frankenstein association but it was written present day and was a good story. Now I'm reading Velocity which seems to trip along pretty quickly as well.

I am sitting and waiting patiently on the waiting list for Diana Gabaldon's new book, A Breath of Snow and Ashes. I'm 24th on the list with two copies, crikey this is going to take 6 months! I refuse to pay $35 plus for a book no matter how much I love her.

Marej
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09-20-2002

Monday, October 17, 2005 - 10:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marej a private message Print Post    
Not1worry...I read the new PJ Tracy book "Dead Run" over the weekend, you were right, very good and hard to put down.
Have you ever read the "V.I. Warshawski." series by Sara Paretsky? I'm reading "Blacklist" now.