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Ghoulish Delight · 04-11-2005, 11:02 AM

Well, I finally pushed through a momentum stall and finished On the Road. I liked it, but ended up feeling a little sad for Sal in the end because he had his eyes opened up to this way of living that he really did love, but didn't quite have the fortitude to stick with.

I've gone on to Focault's Pendulum. I've had several people say, "DaVinci Code was good, but Focault's Pendulum is better." Having read neither, I thought I'd start with the supposedly better one. It's a big book, it's gonna take me a while. But I'm really enjoying it so far!

Motorboat Cruiser · 04-11-2005, 11:05 AM

I just got done reading Mick Fleetwood's biography (from Fleetwood Mac). It was a damn entertaining read and it was fascinating to hear all of the turmoil surrounding the band while they recorded "Rumours", one of my favorite albums.

Not Afraid · 04-11-2005, 11:40 AM

I finished Angels and Demons. Let the real Conclave begin!

BTW, it was more propelling than The DaVinci Code.

I'm not sure what is next. I have a lot of books by my bedside.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 04-11-2005, 12:36 PM

My Sister's Hand in Mine by Jane Bowles. Short novel, stories, and plays. Just finished "Two Serious Ladies".

The Invisibles, a graphic novel written by Grant Morrison.

Stan4dSteph · 04-11-2005, 01:46 PM

I finished The Reader by Bernard Schlink (translated from German). I had gotten it back when it was an Oprah pick but never read it. It was a good read. Interesting issues to mull over.

I liked the LA Times quote on the cover, "A formally beautiful, disturbing and finally morally devastating novel."

Prudence · 04-11-2005, 06:34 PM

I'm about halfway through Angels and Demons, which I started this weekend instead of outlining civpro. So far it's nicely engaging brain candy.

Not Afraid · 04-11-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

So far it's nicely engaging brain candy.

Perfect description!

Boss Radio · 04-12-2005, 12:59 AM

I keep starting Winesburg, Ohio, but I get distracted by work-related reading.
I was able to make it through Flat Stanley in one sitting, and it was just as good as I remembered it.

I, Robot is on my nightstand, as is the Martian Chronicles. I read them over 30 years ago, so I only remember certain scenes from selected stories. You CAN go home again.

The Illuminti made me tired. I remember it as being pretty front-loaded, but I never got past the first half of the first book. The Eye in the Pyramid, I think it was called.

Then again, I have ADD.

CoasterMatt · 04-12-2005, 06:00 AM

I just read something really geeky... the operations manual for a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-12-2005, 03:37 PM

So far I'm absolutely loving Focault's Pendulum. Philisohpy, cabala, grammar, a frustrated writer (or non writer), mysticism, physics, and programming in BASIC. And that's just the first 90 pages!! CP, you're getting this one next, like it or not.

04-11-2005, 11:02 AM	#81
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Well, I finally pushed through a momentum stall and finished On the Road. I liked it, but ended up feeling a little sad for Sal in the end because he had his eyes opened up to this way of living that he really did love, but didn't quite have the fortitude to stick with. I've gone on to Focault's Pendulum. I've had several people say, "DaVinci Code was good, but Focault's Pendulum is better." Having read neither, I thought I'd start with the supposedly better one. It's a big book, it's gonna take me a while. But I'm really enjoying it so far! __________________ '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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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I just got done reading Mick Fleetwood's biography (from Fleetwood Mac). It was a damn entertaining read and it was fascinating to hear all of the turmoil surrounding the band while they recorded "Rumours", one of my favorite albums.
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04-11-2005, 11:40 AM	#83
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I finished Angels and Demons. Let the real Conclave begin! BTW, it was more propelling than The DaVinci Code. I'm not sure what is next. I have a lot of books by my bedside.
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04-11-2005, 12:36 PM	#84
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	My Sister's Hand in Mine by Jane Bowles. Short novel, stories, and plays. Just finished "Two Serious Ladies". The Invisibles, a graphic novel written by Grant Morrison.
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I finished The Reader by Bernard Schlink (translated from German). I had gotten it back when it was an Oprah pick but never read it. It was a good read. Interesting issues to mull over. I liked the LA Times quote on the cover, "A formally beautiful, disturbing and finally morally devastating novel."
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04-11-2005, 06:34 PM	#86
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I'm about halfway through Angels and Demons, which I started this weekend instead of outlining civpro. So far it's nicely engaging brain candy. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	I keep starting Winesburg, Ohio, but I get distracted by work-related reading. I was able to make it through Flat Stanley in one sitting, and it was just as good as I remembered it. I, Robot is on my nightstand, as is the Martian Chronicles. I read them over 30 years ago, so I only remember certain scenes from selected stories. You CAN go home again. The Illuminti made me tired. I remember it as being pretty front-loaded, but I never got past the first half of the first book. The Eye in the Pyramid, I think it was called. Then again, I have ADD.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I just read something really geeky... the operations manual for a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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04-12-2005, 03:37 PM	#90
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	So far I'm absolutely loving Focault's Pendulum. Philisohpy, cabala, grammar, a frustrated writer (or non writer), mysticism, physics, and programming in BASIC. And that's just the first 90 pages!! CP, you're getting this one next, like it or not. __________________ '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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