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Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:19 pm  |
The summer is almost over and finally I think I have some time to read. I bought The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo and already saw the movie before I read the book. I'm still on the fist chapter, but I know it is a good story.
Anyone else reading a good book? |
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Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:45 pm |
Hi Skincare,
Here's a few of my summer reads which have all been great books:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society -- set in post-World War II London and the Channel islands
*By Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Little Bee -- set in present day England and Nigeria
*By Chris Cleave
The Kitchen House -- set in the late 18th Century America
*By Kathleen Grissom
I personally love books with an historic edge and background. Happy Reading! |
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:25 am |
Right now, I'm reading Dragon Haven by Robin Hobb. It's vol. 2 of a two-book series. I've loved most of her books but these aren't quite as good. Her Farseer Triology and Liveship Traders series are much better and I highly recommend them.
Another series that I've been reading is Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica. Although technically children's books, you really have to have done a lot of reading to understand all the references in the books. But they're very fun reading, in my opinion. |
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:49 am |
| I'm reading Stephen Kings "Under The Dome". This book is 1100+ pages. This is when one of those E-readers would come in handy because when I lay down on the couch to read it feels like I have a 23 pound cat on my chest. |
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:41 am |
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| I'm reading Stephen Kings "Under The Dome". This book is 1100+ pages. This is when one of those E-readers would come in handy because when I lay down on the couch to read it feels like I have a 23 pound cat on my chest. |
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If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:30 pm |
| Skippie wrote: |
| Frodo wrote: |
| I'm reading Stephen Kings "Under The Dome". This book is 1100+ pages. This is when one of those E-readers would come in handy because when I lay down on the couch to read it feels like I have a 23 pound cat on my chest. |
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That post was in memory of Frodo, bless his heart and all 23 pounds of him along with his funnyness. |
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:35 pm |
| Frodo wrote: |
| Skippie wrote: |
| Frodo wrote: |
| I'm reading Stephen Kings "Under The Dome". This book is 1100+ pages. This is when one of those E-readers would come in handy because when I lay down on the couch to read it feels like I have a 23 pound cat on my chest. |
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That post was in memory of Frodo, bless his heart and all 23 pounds of him along with his funnyness. |
,  , and ahhhh |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:46 pm |
I'm reading;
"Your Skin Younger" by Alan Logan, ND, Mark Rubin, MD + Phillip Levy, MD. Here's the gist in a nutshell;
- The latest scientific research in:
Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)
Probiotics and omega-3s
Nutrition and cooking techniques
Stress management
Natural dietary supplements
Topical antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
creams
(TO OBTAIN NATURALLY YOUNGER SKIN)
I've only quickly glimpsed through it, and can wholeheartedly recommend it to all of you, (honestly!)
"Heart & Soul" by Maeve Binchy
I adore her story telling, (and own) every one of her books, and pick up one to read when I'm in need of a *cozy* feeling... (If that makes sense to you, you'll love her too... Or perhaps it's just the "Irish" in me that relates.) |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:15 pm |
| This summer in lieu of turning on the tv - I read some Baldacchi plus every book by Lee Child, Vince Flynn & Brad Thor - all excellent thriller series & have all three authors' upcoming releases on order from BAM. Also Stephen Hunter's "Point of Impact" - will probably read his remaining novels based on the same character... |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:00 pm |
Just finished reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and now I'm moving onto something a little less heavy!
Now I'm reading the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It's been on the NYT Best Seller's list since forever and I can't wait to try it out. |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:02 pm |
| I just finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo. I've started on the next one called, The Girl Who Played with Fire. |
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Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:29 am |
| Loved The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo! I finished it in 48 hrs. then regretted that I read it so fast. The Glass Castle, I was amazed that it was a true story. |
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:13 pm |
I've read all 3 books in the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series. Enjoyed them all, especially the last one.
Just read "Spooner" by Pete Dexter for my book club and really loved it.
Am now searching for a great book that I can review for my book club. Any suggestions?
Recently I've read "The Inheritance of Loss", "Let the Great World Spin", and "This is Where I Leave You". I really liked the last two, but don't want to review them.
Maybe I should get "Half Broke Horses" by Jeannette Walls (author of "The Glass Castle"). Maybe it will be as good as Castle. Has anyone read it yet?? |
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60's, few lines around mouth, non-smoker, good skin but loosing elasticity along jawline. DIY C serum, OCM, Clarisonic, Tanaka. |
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:57 am |
| We read The Glass Castle (a true story that reads like fiction). Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson (really good). I have heard that this book is good but I have not read it The Well and the Mine. |
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 2:32 pm |
| luca4 wrote: |
I've read all 3 books in the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series. Enjoyed them all, especially the last one.
Just read "Spooner" by Pete Dexter for my book club and really loved it.
Am now searching for a great book that I can review for my book club. Any suggestions?
Recently I've read "The Inheritance of Loss", "Let the Great World Spin", and "This is Where I Leave You". I really liked the last two, but don't want to review them.
Maybe I should get "Half Broke Horses" by Jeannette Walls (author of "The Glass Castle"). Maybe it will be as good as Castle. Has anyone read it yet?? |
I read both of Jeannette Walls books. I liked both but would recommend "Half Broke Horses" over "Glass Castle". Jeannette Walls' grandmother was amazing...riding across the country ALONE at 15 for a teaching job, etc. |
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 2:49 pm |
| Thanks, Autumn.......I will get "Half Broke Horses" the next time I'm at borders. If it's better than Glass Castle, it will be great. |
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60's, few lines around mouth, non-smoker, good skin but loosing elasticity along jawline. DIY C serum, OCM, Clarisonic, Tanaka. |
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:03 pm |
| I'm reading "The Genius in All of Us" by David Shenk. A very transformational book. |
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:02 pm |
| Frodo wrote: |
| Skippie wrote: |
| Frodo wrote: |
| I'm reading Stephen Kings "Under The Dome". This book is 1100+ pages. This is when one of those E-readers would come in handy because when I lay down on the couch to read it feels like I have a 23 pound cat on my chest. |
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That post was in memory of Frodo, bless his heart and all 23 pounds of him along with his funnyness. |
Now, if you could get an app w/ a purring sound in it, you'd be all set for those lovely memories of Frodo. If only the reader was soft and fluffy too! |
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early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:32 pm |
I bought Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at a book sale this weekend based on the recommendations here.
Has anyone read The Help? |
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If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:10 pm |
| I just started reading "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest" about an hour ago. I don't think I can read this one quickly because I have a lot going on right now. |
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:53 pm |
Hi Skippie, yes I read "The Help" some time ago and really, really liked it. It's been on the NY Times best seller list for over a year.
Another wonderful book I'd recommend is "Cutting For Stone" by Abraham Verghese
Also, "City of Thieves" by David Benioff |
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60's, few lines around mouth, non-smoker, good skin but loosing elasticity along jawline. DIY C serum, OCM, Clarisonic, Tanaka. |
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:41 am |
| luca4 wrote: |
Hi Skippie, yes I read "The Help" some time ago and really, really liked it. It's been on the NY Times best seller list for over a year.
Another wonderful book I'd recommend is "Cutting For Stone" by Abraham Verghese
Also, "City of Thieves" by David Benioff |
Thanks, luca4, and also for the other recommendations. |
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If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
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Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:19 am |
I enjoy reading non-fiction semi biographical books quite a bit.
My current read, "The Sweet Life in Paris" by David Lebovitz.
I'm working my way through all the Anthony Bourdain books.
I recently finished, "A Homemade Life" by Molly Wizenberg (of the blog Orangette) and "Lunch in Paris" by Elizabeth Bard. Both were really enjoyable reads and also fast.
Notice a cooking them anyone? You'd think I liked to cook ..
I'm also reading a lot of non-fiction in the form of books on technical writing/editing, design, knitting, and computers. |
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Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:05 pm |
I just finished The Girl Who Kicked the Hornent's Nest.
Great story. |
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Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:33 pm |
| Just read Grapes of Wrath! It is so much more amazing than when I read it in High School! It will always stay with me. |
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