What swanky things are you reading? - Page 23

libraryvixen · 06-07-2007, 08:13 AM

I'm compiling a list of books that I'd like to take with me on a very VERY long flight overseas. I'll riffle through them at the bookstore this weekend and purchase accordingly (I'm thinking I'll buy 3 or 4)

I'd like a book I can start and stop at ease and (preferably) paperback!

Thanks everyone!!

Snowflake · 06-07-2007, 08:34 AM

Just started re-reading Brideshead Revisted after learning about the movie remake in the works.

I'm feeling the need to hit a used book store, failing that, a trip to www.addall.com to see what I can find.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-07-2007, 08:38 AM

Crazy. Yesterday was the first time I'd opened this thread in god knows how long. Reading it and posting to it prompted me to remember the thread about Alex giving away books and I wondered what ever happened to that. Lo and behold, I get home and there's a package from one Mr. Alex ~~Stroup~~ sitting on my doorstep.

*cue Rod Serling*

Stan4dSteph · 06-07-2007, 08:53 AM

I received my package yesterday as well. Thanks, Alex.

libraryvixen · 06-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Alex, the post office put my package under my doormat and I thought it was an animal! Luckily it was a thoughtful package of books!

Thank you!

Alex · 06-07-2007, 05:39 PM

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

libraryvixen · 06-07-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

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

06-07-2007, 08:13 AM	#1
libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	I'm compiling a list of books that I'd like to take with me on a very VERY long flight overseas. I'll riffle through them at the bookstore this weekend and purchase accordingly (I'm thinking I'll buy 3 or 4) I'd like a book I can start and stop at ease and (preferably) paperback! Thanks everyone!! __________________ Yes, I'm still alive!
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06-07-2007, 08:34 AM	#2
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Just started re-reading Brideshead Revisted after learning about the movie remake in the works. I'm feeling the need to hit a used book store, failing that, a trip to www.addall.com to see what I can find. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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06-07-2007, 08:38 AM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Crazy. Yesterday was the first time I'd opened this thread in god knows how long. Reading it and posting to it prompted me to remember the thread about Alex giving away books and I wondered what ever happened to that. Lo and behold, I get home and there's a package from one Mr. Alex ~~Stroup~~ sitting on my doorstep. cue Rod Serling __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-07-2007, 08:53 AM	#4
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I received my package yesterday as well. Thanks, Alex.
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06-07-2007, 04:27 PM	#5
libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	Alex, the post office put my package under my doormat and I thought it was an animal! Luckily it was a thoughtful package of books! Thank you! __________________ Yes, I'm still alive!
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06-07-2007, 05:39 PM	#6
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	You're all welcome. Remember me in your wills.
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02-09-2008, 08:52 AM	#8
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	#9
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	#10
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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