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I just finished The Return of the King (for the umpteenth time.) My 7-year-old son is eager to share his Ricky Ricotta series to me. So I am having a few quick reads about giant robots and interesting aliens from outer space.
Evil in Modern Thought (Susan Neiman) A Dance of Dragons (George RR Martin) Zen Flesh, Zen Bones (Compiled by Peter Reps) The Alchemist (can't remember the name offhand...it's Porteguese)
I found child care books to be helpful, if taken with a grain of salt.
It was wonderful when my children got older and I had time to read novels again.
I know its hard to find time to read with little ones around. I read many short stories when my kids were young. They are finally independent enough that I can squeeze in a novel now, still takes me a while to get through it though.
Right now looking forward to reading kid's books out loud. Got some Dr. Suess, "Are you my mother?", "Is your mama a llama?" (I just like saying that one), and others.
What you do now will affect your little man's life and personality and, in consequence, everyone he comes into contact with during his long life. Not exciting?
Right now looking forward to reading kid's books out loud. Got some Dr. Suess, "Are you my mother?", "Is your mama a llama?" (I just like saying that one), and others.
I am simultaneously reading "The Life of Pi" and "Harry Potter, the Prisoner of Azkaban"...and I have been listening to "Harry Potter, The Deathly Hallows" on audio book in my car during my commute everyday.
Sheesh! Trust me to get it wrong; and four out of my five are girls! I'm blaming all that talk about a name that would suit a boy or a girl (otherwise I'd have to blame myself).
I started to read Life of Pi (after all the hype), but couldn't get into the style at all. I very rarely put a book down once I've started it, but that was one of them.
I'm not a reading a book, per se...but a huge piece of literary work nonetheless. I'm doing an advanced study on Lord Byron, and right now I'm reading his famous mock epic "Don Juan." Its quite a fun read, though rather long-winded...but I suppose that helps give me plenty of material since it is the topic I have to write my huge thesis on before graduating. Speaking of which, my prospectus for that thesis is due tomorrow...better get back to it...just wanted to take a break and pop my head in the forums and say hello, since I haven't been around much over the past couple months.
I'm read A Clash Of Kings by George RR Martin. Its definitely better than the first one of the series. Its a very good read even though it drags in places.
started to read Life of Pi (after all the hype), but couldn't get into the style at all. I very rarely put a book down once I've started it, but that was one of them.
I liked the style and the writing and the story, but towards the end the author attempts to make you question the narrative's veracity by throwing in a section that is so completely off the wall that the main character must be insane, and hence the whole story must be made up. There were better ways to accomplish this.
I'm reading a few things right now (as always). I'm re-reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (another favorite author of mine) and I'm reading La Vagabonde by Colette. I haven't been able to get at them much, due to all my school reading.
I'm reading a few things right now (as always). I'm re-reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (another favorite author of mine) and I'm reading La Vagabonde by Colette. I haven't been able to get at them much, due to all my school reading.
I'm read A Clash Of Kings by George RR Martin. Its definitely better than the first one of the series. Its a very good read even though it drags in places.
That's good advice, Maj. I've read them all - love them!
I think Martin's mistake was that he tried to develop too many characters at once. By the time you reach the end of book two, and start book three, they've been developed as they should have and the books start to make sense. I remember being frustrated and feeling lost with all the characters to remember, and I was constantly referring to the "Family Trees".
I haven't seen any new versions. My favorite is the BBC version with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. I did see the new version of Sense and Sensibility they had on Masterpiece. It was great and it included a lot of vital scenes from the book that the Emma Thompson version had left out.
What I really want to read is The Lord of the Rings again. I generally read it once a year, but I'm making myself wait until my semester is over and I can get rid of my school books.
Yea! Another Jane Austen fan, and P&P2 fan. I really enjoyed watching Sense & Sensibility on Masterpiece. I want to reread the book now; it's been a number of years since I last looked at it.
That's good advice, Maj. I've read them all - love them!
I think Martin's mistake was that he tried to develop too many characters at once. By the time you reach the end of book two, and start book three, they've been developed as they should have and the books start to make sense. I remember being frustrated and feeling lost with all the characters to remember, and I was constantly referring to the "Family Trees".
Yeah I have to keep going, so who were they fighting for or who were they related to. Its confusing cause there is so much to take in. Only got about 200 pages to go.