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Not Afraid · 08-12-2006, 07:57 PM

Let's see what else gets nominated from the old list first, (or if we have any other additions) then we can do a poll. I'm going to retract Water Music (Snowflake read my mind) for later. It's a tome and, after reading a fairly hefty book, I think a shorter one would be better. I, Lucifer is still on my "must read" list, so I will nominate that one from the old list.

We can have up to 10 on a Poll but I think that's a bit much.

I've read both Devil in the White City (recently, so I can discuss), Middlesex (which was about a year ago and I won't read it again, but remember enough) and Howards End (ages ago).

€uroMeinke · 08-12-2006, 08:08 PM

I'd like to renominate Cloud Atlas, since upon purchase I discovered it was Booker Prize nominie. I will read and comment on it regardless, I'm sure just maybe not in the next month.

tracilicious · 08-13-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I'd like to renominate Cloud Atlas, since upon purchase I discovered it was Booker Prize nominie. I will read and comment on it regardless, I'm sure just maybe not in the next month.

The guy that wrote it is a wonderful writer. The story has a few elements that I consider weak, but overall it's a phenomenal book with many layers ripe for discussion. It might be one of those love it or hate it books though. It's hard to decide at points whether it is gimmicky or genius.

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You're not kidding. I've dived into that book about four times now and never conquered it. Fascinating concepts, but I guess I am just too linear- narrative-headed. I ended up waving the white flag each time.

I do enjoy POE's "Haunted" CD, however, which I'm told is a sort of "companion" to the book. (Poe is Mark D's sister.) I'll be blinkered if I could tell you how it relates to the novel, but it's a nifty album.

Yes, it is quite the undertaking. For that reason I retract it from the nominees, unless anyone else wants it there.

The CD correlates in quite a few ways. It's been years since I read/listened, but I do remember that the answering machine messages on the CD are also from the book.

Prudence · 08-12-2006, 09:51 PM

Do my nominees not count?

Snowflake · 08-12-2006, 10:33 PM

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Do my nominees not count?

Yes, but because I'm an idiot, I missed the 2nd page. My bad! Mea culpa!

Gemini Cricket · 08-13-2006, 06:04 AM

What about 'The Kite Runner'?

wendybeth · 08-13-2006, 09:51 AM

Good book, GC.

I love biographies and history, so I'm up for anything in those genres, Alex.

Alex · 08-13-2006, 10:54 AM

Well, I'll go ahead and nominate Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner. I'm going to be rereading it soon anyway and it is a book I think anybody who lives west of the Mississippi should read.

It is a history of water policy in the American west with a particular emphasis on the great dam building era of the 1930s-1950s. Very accessibly written without much technical jargon.

Not Afraid · 08-13-2006, 11:07 AM

CADILLAC DESERT is a great choice. I even have a copy.

Gemini Cricket · 08-13-2006, 04:25 PM

'Running with Scissors' ?

08-12-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Let's see what else gets nominated from the old list first, (or if we have any other additions) then we can do a poll. I'm going to retract Water Music (Snowflake read my mind) for later. It's a tome and, after reading a fairly hefty book, I think a shorter one would be better. I, Lucifer is still on my "must read" list, so I will nominate that one from the old list. We can have up to 10 on a Poll but I think that's a bit much. I've read both Devil in the White City (recently, so I can discuss), Middlesex (which was about a year ago and I won't read it again, but remember enough) and Howards End (ages ago).
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I'd like to renominate Cloud Atlas, since upon purchase I discovered it was Booker Prize nominie. I will read and comment on it regardless, I'm sure just maybe not in the next month. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Do my nominees not count? __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	What about 'The Kite Runner'?
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Good book, GC. I love biographies and history, so I'm up for anything in those genres, Alex. __________________
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08-13-2006, 10:54 AM	#8
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, I'll go ahead and nominate Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner. I'm going to be rereading it soon anyway and it is a book I think anybody who lives west of the Mississippi should read. It is a history of water policy in the American west with a particular emphasis on the great dam building era of the 1930s-1950s. Very accessibly written without much technical jargon.
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08-13-2006, 11:07 AM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	CADILLAC DESERT is a great choice. I even have a copy.
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08-13-2006, 04:25 PM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	'Running with Scissors' ?
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