Chloe Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 HI Little ones About time that DD had a book corner. Lets us all know what you just finished reading ( or what was read to you ) and what it was about. I`ll start :- Harry Potter and the philosophers Stone- J K Rowling No explination required here ( everyone must know of it ) A book that got me back reading again after many years, having a read through the series ahead of the release of book 7 Hooligan - A history of respectable fears- Geoffrey Pearson A study of street life ( gangs ) during 70`s in London, and how the decline in moral standards affected the areas. Hugs Chloe Link to comment
dlstl Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I just finished reading the barnes and noble classics collection of Washington Irving. If all you've ever read is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow or Rip Van Wrinkle, you should pick this one up. It's only $7 or so. Plus, he's, in my opinion, the first true American author of fiction, and most of his work is downright hilarious. Like the fictional letters of Rub-a-Dub Keli Khan back to his home in the far east;- just as funny as the movie Borat. Link to comment
Valentine Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I just finished the final book in the series started with this book. Through Wolf's Eyes The books tell the story of a girl that was raised by intelligent wolves after the settlement she was part was destroyed by fire. I know it sounds goofy, but is much better than the description I have provided. The only problem I had was the use of some silly names. Link to comment
Lance Bedwetter Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Okay the book I am currently reading is Stephen King's Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Though about a year ago I read books one and two of Vampire Earth. I don't want to say too much about the plot but basic premise is aliens (the vampires) invade earth, destroy all of the major cities, and concure us. David Valentine (the main character) joins the resitance, lead by the Life-weavers (another bread of alien), to fight them off. When you read the book you will understand what wolves, cats, and bears are. I can't really explian without giving away some of the plot. Like I said, I only read books one and two. There is at least six books in the series. Book six may not be out yet. Link to comment
drynot Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I am currently reading 'Dangerous river" by RM Patterson. Patterson wrote about his experiences while exploring the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. Great writer. I've been reading all of Patterson's books lately. I just finished the "Buffalo Head" late last week and have just "Into the Interior" remaining. For those who are wondering, these books are about exploring and homesteading in BC, Alberta, The Yukon, and NWT Canada. Link to comment
PrincessDragonette Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I am re-reading The Book Of The Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi. He is one of Japan's most famous and accomplished swordsmen. The book is essentially a warrior's philosophy on all of life, not just combat. Very interesting reading. Link to comment
Sunshine2585 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'm reading Fakers, Forgers & Phoneys: Famous Scams and Scamps by Magnus Magnusson. It is made up of 16 case studies of people who have faked or forged things. It includes art forgery, literary forgeries, archaeological frauds, and imposters and hoaxers in the world. I'm only on the art forgeries at the minute because I only started it on Saturday. Link to comment
Valentine Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'm reading Fakers, Forgers & Phoneys: Famous Scams and Scamps by Magnus Magnusson. It is made up of 16 case studies of people who have faked or forged things. It includes art forgery, literary forgeries, archaeological frauds, and imposters and hoaxers in the world. I'm only on the art forgeries at the minute because I only started it on Saturday. He made up everything in that book. Link to comment
Sunshine2585 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 He made up everything in that book. That would be appropriate, considering what the book is. Link to comment
Sissy_Dahli Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Foundation's Edge be Issac Asimov. Book 4 in the Foundation series: The continuing story of the Foundations trails to rebuild the Galactic Empire after it has fallen. This is of course only the most basic description. For more info go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Foundation_Series Link to comment
Guest diamondback688 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 i just finished reading Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter...the movie Shooter was based on that book...i just started The Blue Nowhere by Jeffrey Deaver...its about a computer hacker, and so far, its a pretty good read... Link to comment
poor_newborn_baby_2007 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi An ancient Japanese text by the greatest samurai in history 49 Cent Killers A Vietnam War sniper's biography Mercenaries A history of mercenaries in combat since Ancient Egypt Link to comment
Chibiusa255 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Right now I'm about halfway through The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. It had been a long time since I read it the first time and I thought I would go through it again. It's a good read but I really haven't gotten as much out of it, so far, as the first time around. I'm also part way into The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien. Really great stuff. If you like any of his writing I recommend it. Sadly, I really don't read nearly as much as I used to. Most of the time I would have spent reading is now spent on the interenets, lol. Link to comment
babybeowulf Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Lord of the Rings is definitely my favorite, although The Silmarillionis fanatastic as well... For more recent authors, I like Neal Gaimon (American Gods) and Neal Stephenson (Cryptonomicon) And of course, Beowulf. I prefer the Chickering translation over Seamus Heaney's Link to comment
DollyDiaper Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Doing a quick scan of the table right next to me - Alan Bennett - "Untold Stories." One of my fave writers! Marco Pierre White - "White Slave, The Autobiography (The Godfather of Modern Cooking)" - He's waiting for me to read him. Dylan Thomas - "Under Milk Wood." I've read it many times and it's on the table because it's a good 'dipping-into' book. Roger Hargreaves - "Little Miss Sunshine." The gift that makes me giggle. Oxford University Press - "The Concise English Dictionary." One of my fave books that's never far away. Why am I sitting here typing when I should be tidying up?! D lly Link to comment
mogumbo Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Just finished "Until I Find You" by John Irving (my favorite writer... A Prayer For Owen Meany, The World According to Garp, etc.) Also right in the middle of "The Speed of Trust" by Steven R. Covey. And rereading Kurt Vonnegut's short story anthology "Welcome to the Monkey House" (my second favorite writer). Mo Link to comment
Guest diamondback688 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 right now, im about 2 chapters into The Fugitive Game by Johnathan Littman...its about the computer hacker Kevin Mitnick...so far, its pretty good... Link to comment
kittyclaire Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 de wetten van de magie deel 7(translated: the laws of magic part 7) its a book about....take a guess...magic.. true magic (wicca) little to much to explain here Link to comment
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