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<< < 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 > >> 19. July 2004, 00:04:56 I've read about 2000 in the past 10 years ,Dano. 17. July 2004, 20:04:45 Subject: :D ... you tease Modified by danoschek (17. July 2004, 20:06:41) - but first was "Tiny Garden in the Woods" by Hans Licht (Im Waldgaertlein
- still have it) at an age of eight I came to Hans Fallada already and the Bible ... ~*~ 17. July 2004, 19:41:57  List them. (LOL ;o))
I never thought I'd see the day... but welcome as moderator, Dano :o) 17. July 2004, 17:19:53 Subject: I don't know sky maybe because I read neglectable 5000 books per quarter century ? :D ... ~*~ 17. July 2004, 14:00:00 Why dd they give Dano Moderator of this Discussion? 17. July 2004, 03:15:08 Subject: Cripes! I've been De-Moderatorized! Well, I knew it had to come someday -- Still it was fun while it lasted :D
~ C'est La Vie ~ 16. July 2004, 08:27:12 Subject: Anyone read 'Wicked' Modified by danoschek (16. July 2004, 08:28:04) by Gregory Maguire ? It's a 'backstory' of 'The Wizard of Oz'
that shows why and how the Wicked Witch became wicked ... ~*~ 16. July 2004, 07:19:36 So, with that outta the way:
Anyone read any good books lately? :) 16. July 2004, 07:18:08 Subject: Free Knowledge Modified by The Listener (16. July 2004, 07:18:41) We might not get the most traffic on this board, but one thing's for sure -- EVERYONE CAN POST! :P
I think BK's 'Bookworm' population is a bit low, that's only a math problem. ~ SF 15. July 2004, 10:40:09 Subject: LoA See, I told you! I bet this is a glimpse of the future -- You know -- Dems books are gwonna toin ta dust!
What do ya think happened to the ancient Library of Alexandria? Mhm... tsk tsk TSK ~ Tecaria 15. July 2004, 10:03:52 Subject: Walking down the av -en- ue... Modified by The Listener (15. July 2004, 10:35:09) I guess it's just me and my shadow (all puns un-attended) here -- kinda fun actually!
I wonder if there'll happen by a lost soul who wanders in? -- A couple of tumble-weeds would add a lovely touch! As Billy once sang: "Nice day for a White Weddinng..." z:·D Brought to you by your Bibliotecaria Locale ~ SF 1. July 2004, 02:45:05 Subject: A few good reads: Modified by The Listener (15. July 2004, 09:58:17) Crome Yellow -- Aldous Huxley
(You may recall Huxley from reading "Brave New World", one of his more renowned titles. "Crome Yellow" was his first novel -- A 'heavvy' story -- and in it, there's an excellent 'subtle hint' at the possible future of humanity's social patterns.) Sailor Song -- Ken Kesey Demon Box -- Ken Kesey These are some authors I have been checking into lately -- Very profound, fun and enlightening stuff! ;·) ~ SF 30. June 2004, 13:40:06 I've been reading a book made for me LOL...A NEUROTIC'S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE....Warped Factors by Walter Koenig. 30. June 2004, 02:01:39 Subject: Good Reads Hey has any1 read a book called "Demon Box", by Ken Kesey? 27. January 2004, 15:22:32 I think you need to be an annatomy major to read "Fantastic Voyage:Destination Brain by Isaac Asimov LOL 24. December 2003, 14:39:27 I didn't realise it was in the dictionary, but it's certainly a word I'm lucky enough to be able to say that I've used a lot to describe books that I've read.
It's quite a common 'word' - in the UK anyway. 24. December 2003, 12:16:31 It sort of flows off the tongue doesn't it? It's so descriptive! 24. December 2003, 11:54:35 ROFL!! Hardly, MysTery! Its just one of those words that you hear once and it sticks because its so appropriate, and such a crazy word! I read a lot of books that are unputdownable! LOL! 24. December 2003, 06:55:42 just goes to show that harley is smarter than i am 24. December 2003, 06:55:12 thank you sam i am always looking for ways to broaden my vocabulary 24. December 2003, 01:04:48 Collins English Dictionary: 'unputdownable. adj. (of a book, esp. a novel) so gripping as to be read right through at one sitting.'
Oxford Concise Dictionary: 'unputdownable. a. (colloq.) (Of book) so engrossing that reader cannot put it down.' 24. December 2003, 00:50:38 After that I think I will go read the dictionary to see if harley has coined a new word with 'unputdownable' 20. December 2003, 11:23:58 Oh you really should, Merrily! :oDDD Phil Rickman is a great author, he was recommended to me and I would recommend him to everyone I know. I will definitely be buying more of his books, they're 'unputdownable'! 20. December 2003, 01:49:39 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? I'm NOT reading Phil Rickman or Will Kingdom at the moment! lol
I'm reading BLOW FLY by Patricia Cornwell. 19. December 2003, 18:42:01 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? On the Road: Jack Kerouac &
Fear & Loathing in America: Hunter S Thompson 19. December 2003, 12:42:39 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? Fantastic Voyage II:Destination Brain by Isaac Asimov which is not a continuation of the movie. 19. December 2003, 12:39:17  I will. But there is always a work that must be done and nobody else can do it.
And to be on-topic, I'm also reading "What is the worst that could happen?" by Donald E. Westlake. 19. December 2003, 12:38:39 Take Bert Weedon's 'Play In A Day'! LOL 19. December 2003, 12:26:47 Good for you Fencer, leave that book at home! LOL!
Ewe is a nutter, Squidgy-Bum. I can see where your daughter gets it from! 19. December 2003, 12:20:02 Do ewe think so, mun? Coo-al innit? LOL 19. December 2003, 12:19:21 harley: Sure, next two weeks, starting today :-) 19. December 2003, 12:08:19 Yeah, an English hooligan!! ROFL!! (With strong Welsh connections!! Its rubbed off on you!!) 19. December 2003, 12:02:55 LOL @ Fencer!!! Don't you ever have a break from computers and programming?!!
Yeah, thats right, Bumblepants, she did! I'd forgotten about that!! What does she have against the Welsh anyway? Apart from the fact that you're a nation of hooligans and terrors!! (j/k!) Maybe I'll find out in her book!! 19. December 2003, 11:47:38 Jack Shirazi - Java Performance Tuning, 2nd edition 19. December 2003, 11:47:36 Anne Robinson: she wanted to put the Welsh into Room 101 didn't she?! LOL After reading the HOME board I think there's someone else that just might nominate them as well!!
Phil Rickman: I wonder what book Merrily Watkins is reading? ROFLMBO! 19. December 2003, 11:34:18 Crybbe - Phil Rickman (fantastic read) and Anne Robinsons autobiography. 19. December 2003, 11:23:37 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? The Lamp of the Wicked - Phil Rickman
The Knights Templar (a new history) - Helen Nicholson 13. December 2003, 02:45:39 Subject: some interesting shakespeare-research can be found here on a british site. 12. December 2003, 04:39:14 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? Blood and Gold by Anne Rice 9. December 2003, 09:29:39 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? RED DRAGON by Thomas Harris 9. December 2003, 04:13:39 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? I'm reading TIMELINE by Michael Crichton. It's not great but I have to finish it. 9. December 2003, 01:34:59 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? Under The Banner Of Heaven by Jon Krakauer 9. December 2003, 00:50:38 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? Stephen King: Wizard and Glass 8. December 2003, 21:50:00 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? Dean Koontz - Strangers. 8. December 2003, 13:14:21 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? Donald E. Westlake: Don't Ask 8. December 2003, 12:53:45 Subject: Re: What's everyone reading at the moment? I Ble'r Aeth Haul y Bore? - Eirug Wyn,
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