What swanky things are you reading? - Page 24

libraryvixen · 06-07-2007, 07:48 PM

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You're all welcome. Remember me in your wills.

I'll bequeath to you the books you sent me.

scaeagles · 02-09-2008, 08:52 AM

I rarely am enthusiastic about a book I read. However, a book was recommended to me that really has helped my attitude in most things. It's called The Question Behind the Question, by John G. Miller.

It's a rather short self-help motivation type book - something that even more rarely excites me. It discusses the elimination of blame and complaining by what questions you ask yourself. I've always been a person that constantly asks myself negative rhetorical questions, and this book has helped me see how that is never a good thing. In the two weeks since I've read it, my attitude and productivity at work has really increased.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 02-09-2008, 02:32 PM

I just finished "The Prince of the Magic Kingdom" by Joe Flower.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 12-11-2008, 07:10 PM

(Bump!) from February? Hmmm

Just finished Wired by Bob Woodward on the life of John Belushi. What a totally f**ked up life he lead. Facinatingly f**ked up.

Starting to read The Learners by Chip Kidd

flippyshark · 12-11-2008, 07:15 PM

I'm about two thirds of the way through Cormac McCarthy's The Road. It's beautifully written, but I'm dreading each turn of the page. (To say that it is bleak is an understatement.)

Stan4dSteph · 12-11-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

I'm about two thirds of the way through Cormac McCarthy's The Road. It's beautifully written, but I'm dreading each turn of the page. (To say that it is bleak is an understatement.)

I bought that one, but haven't started it yet.

Andrew · 12-11-2008, 07:45 PM

Princeps' Fury - book five of Jim Butcher's non-Dresden series, the Codex Alera. Liking it a lot so far.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-11-2008, 08:27 PM

Swann's Way. I am reading it very, very slowly.

JWBear · 12-11-2008, 11:07 PM

Right now, I'm just trying to work my way through the ginormous stack of magazines I haven't gotten around to reading.

NickO'Time · 12-12-2008, 12:43 AM

Roadie. By Jamie Smith, I hope that a few people that don't understand a bike racers life will pick this up.
It's comical and surreal at the same time. Quick read for sure. Pretty much the reality of it all.

02-09-2008, 08:52 AM	#232
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I rarely am enthusiastic about a book I read. However, a book was recommended to me that really has helped my attitude in most things. It's called The Question Behind the Question, by John G. Miller. It's a rather short self-help motivation type book - something that even more rarely excites me. It discusses the elimination of blame and complaining by what questions you ask yourself. I've always been a person that constantly asks myself negative rhetorical questions, and this book has helped me see how that is never a good thing. In the two weeks since I've read it, my attitude and productivity at work has really increased.
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02-09-2008, 02:32 PM	#233
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I just finished "The Prince of the Magic Kingdom" by Joe Flower.
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12-11-2008, 07:10 PM	#234
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	(Bump!) from February? Hmmm Just finished Wired by Bob Woodward on the life of John Belushi. What a totally fked up life he lead. Facinatingly fked up. Starting to read The Learners by Chip Kidd
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12-11-2008, 07:15 PM	#235
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I'm about two thirds of the way through Cormac McCarthy's The Road. It's beautifully written, but I'm dreading each turn of the page. (To say that it is bleak is an understatement.)
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12-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#237
Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	Princeps' Fury - book five of Jim Butcher's non-Dresden series, the Codex Alera. Liking it a lot so far. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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12-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#238
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Swann's Way. I am reading it very, very slowly.
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12-11-2008, 11:07 PM	#239
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Right now, I'm just trying to work my way through the ginormous stack of magazines I haven't gotten around to reading. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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12-12-2008, 12:43 AM	#240
NickO'Time Missed it by that much.. Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 678	Roadie. By Jamie Smith, I hope that a few people that don't understand a bike racers life will pick this up. It's comical and surreal at the same time. Quick read for sure. Pretty much the reality of it all. __________________ Yeah, right.
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