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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
Lesley Madigan wrote:
On Mar 26, 10:00*pm, "Joy" wrote: In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Have you read any of Connie Willis's time travel books? *I thought her "Doomsday Book" was excellent. *However, the latest two-book saga is even better: *"Blackout" and "All Clear". * Thanks for the heads up I loved "Doomsday Book"- so I'll add the other two to my wish list on Amazon (Trying not to buy too many books at the moment- what with not knowing if I'll have a job 48 hours from now and a number of household appliances having a race to see which one dies first I am trying to save some pennies) Don't you guys have libraries?? And if you can't find Connie Willis books in your library, you belong to a big gaming club. Must be lots of science fiction geeks there. Maybe someone has one they could lend you? Another idea: go to the online booksellers and see what's available second-hand. Often you can find a decent copy of a used book for pennies - most of the cost is for the shipping. Joyce - hardly ever pays full price for books. Or at all, most of the time. -- Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to merge his car onto a freeway. |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
Lesley Madigan wrote:
Ali, came in one day and said "Are you having lunch?" (what was the giveaway? The half eaten sandwich? The cup of tea? The fact I was reading a book?) so I said I was but what could I do for her anyway? (sandwiches don't go cold after all) and she said "What's the book?" (She's a big reader) so I showed her.... Note to self: People will think you are weird if your idea of lunchtime reading is "Current Methods of Autopsy Practice" (I'm fascinated by forensic medicine and our hospital library has a good selection) LOL!!!! Joyce -- Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to merge his car onto a freeway. |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
"Lesley Madigan" wrote in message
... On Mar 26, 10:00 pm, "Joy" wrote: In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Have you read any of Connie Willis's time travel books? I thought her "Doomsday Book" was excellent. However, the latest two-book saga is even better: "Blackout" and "All Clear". Thanks for the heads up I loved "Doomsday Book"- so I'll add the other two to my wish list on Amazon (Trying not to buy too many books at the moment- what with not knowing if I'll have a job 48 hours from now and a number of household appliances having a race to see which one dies first I am trying to save some pennies) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs *** I fully understand. I try to stay out of bookstores, because I'd be like a kid in a candy shop. ;-) Joy |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
"jmcquown" wrote in message
... wrote in message ... Rockinghorse Winner wrote: Most books that people recommend I dislike but read because I feel dishonest if I don't. Is not like you can say, 'I started it, but I hated it,' when they ask how you liked the book they lent you! LOL! Sure you can! I mean, with some people it's probably better to be diplomatic and say "I couldn't get into it" rather than "That was a pile of trash, how could you even own such a book?" But IMO life's too short to spend it reading things you don't enjoy, just so your friends won't be offended. And even if they are, they'll get over it. Joyce I agree! Years ago my mother would send me books that I hated. Books by Maeve Binchy and Jackie Collins. Sorry, but I don't read that stuff. I finally told her to stop sending me those books. She didn't mind. She appreciated my honesty. I remember being very insulted by a guy where I worked. (I didn't work *with* him, his office was in the same building.) I was sitting outside on my break reading. Just to strike up conversation he said, "Romance novel?" Oh, this is soooo not the right way to start a conversation with me! Romance novel? Excuse me? Please don't assume because I'm a woman the only thing I read is romance novels! I told him no, I prefer something where someone gets killed in the first couple of chapters. Jill LOL! Good answer, true or not. Joy |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
"Lesley Madigan" wrote in message
... On Mar 27, 7:30 am, "jmcquown" wrote: I told him no, I prefer something where someone gets killed in the first couple of chapters. Ali, came in one day and said "Are you having lunch?" (what was the giveaway? The half eaten sandwich? The cup of tea? The fact I was reading a book?) so I said I was but what could I do for her anyway? (sandwiches don't go cold after all) and she said "What's the book?" (She's a big reader) so I showed her.... Note to self: People will think you are weird if your idea of lunchtime reading is "Current Methods of Autopsy Practice" (I'm fascinated by forensic medicine and our hospital library has a good selection) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs *** LOL! I've been known to watch 'Bones' on TV while eating my dinner. Joy |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the waythrough? OK, way OT, but fascinating
* It may have been the liquor talking, but
Lesley Madigan wrote: On Mar 27, 7:30Â*am, "jmcquown" wrote: I told him no, I prefer something where someone gets killed in the first couple of chapters. Ali, came in one day and said "Are you having lunch?" (what was the giveaway? The half eaten sandwich? The cup of tea? The fact I was reading a book?) so I said I was but what could I do for her anyway? (sandwiches don't go cold after all) and she said "What's the book?" (She's a big reader) so I showed her.... Note to self: People will think you are weird if your idea of lunchtime reading is "Current Methods of Autopsy Practice" (I'm fascinated by forensic medicine and our hospital library has a good selection) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs There used to be book covers you could buy that were conversation staters/stoppers. They were mockups of fake books to hide the one you were reading - useful for public transportation, I guess. There is one type of book I avoid like the plague, these are the Reader's Digest condensed versions. Has anyone read any of these? Yech! *R* *H* -- Powered by Linux |/ 2.6.32.26-175 Fedora 12 "No spyware. No viruses. No nags." |/ 2.6.31.12-0.2 OpenSUSE 11.2 http://www.jamendo.com |/Mutt 1.5.21 slrn 0.9.9p1 Irssi 0.8.15 "Preach the gospel always; when necessary use words." St. Francis |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through?OK, way OT, but fascinating
On 3/28/2011 2:18 PM, Rockinghorse Winner wrote:
* It may have been the liquor talking, but Lesley wrote: On Mar 27, 7:30 am, wrote: I told him no, I prefer something where someone gets killed in the first couple of chapters. Ali, came in one day and said "Are you having lunch?" (what was the giveaway? The half eaten sandwich? The cup of tea? The fact I was reading a book?) so I said I was but what could I do for her anyway? (sandwiches don't go cold after all) and she said "What's the book?" (She's a big reader) so I showed her.... Note to self: People will think you are weird if your idea of lunchtime reading is "Current Methods of Autopsy Practice" (I'm fascinated by forensic medicine and our hospital library has a good selection) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs There used to be book covers you could buy that were conversation staters/stoppers. They were mockups of fake books to hide the one you were reading - useful for public transportation, I guess. There is one type of book I avoid like the plague, these are the Reader's Digest condensed versions. Has anyone read any of these? Yech! *R* *H* In defense of RDCB, they are perfect for those families that have very limited budgets. Growing up, I discovered some of my favorite authors via Readers Digest Condensed Books. These were authors that we ordinarily wouldn't have checked out. RDCB are also great for those families that are isolated (we lived over 9 miles from the nearest town, which still has a very limited library) or are in an area with limited services. Some authors read better in the condensed versions, like James Mitchner or Leon Uris, who are both excellent authors but in love with their words. Pam S. |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
"tanadashoes" wrote in message
m... On 3/28/2011 2:18 PM, Rockinghorse Winner wrote: * It may have been the liquor talking, but Lesley wrote: On Mar 27, 7:30 am, wrote: I told him no, I prefer something where someone gets killed in the first couple of chapters. Ali, came in one day and said "Are you having lunch?" (what was the giveaway? The half eaten sandwich? The cup of tea? The fact I was reading a book?) so I said I was but what could I do for her anyway? (sandwiches don't go cold after all) and she said "What's the book?" (She's a big reader) so I showed her.... Note to self: People will think you are weird if your idea of lunchtime reading is "Current Methods of Autopsy Practice" (I'm fascinated by forensic medicine and our hospital library has a good selection) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs There used to be book covers you could buy that were conversation staters/stoppers. They were mockups of fake books to hide the one you were reading - useful for public transportation, I guess. There is one type of book I avoid like the plague, these are the Reader's Digest condensed versions. Has anyone read any of these? Yech! *R* *H* In defense of RDCB, they are perfect for those families that have very limited budgets. Growing up, I discovered some of my favorite authors via Readers Digest Condensed Books. These were authors that we ordinarily wouldn't have checked out. RDCB are also great for those families that are isolated (we lived over 9 miles from the nearest town, which still has a very limited library) or are in an area with limited services. Some authors read better in the condensed versions, like James Mitchner or Leon Uris, who are both excellent authors but in love with their words. Pam S. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who enjoys them. Joy |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the waythrough? OK, way OT, but fascinating
* It may have been the liquor talking, but
tanadashoes wrote: On 3/28/2011 2:18 PM, Rockinghorse Winner wrote: * It may have been the liquor talking, but Lesley wrote: On Mar 27, 7:30 am, wrote: I told him no, I prefer something where someone gets killed in the first couple of chapters. Ali, came in one day and said "Are you having lunch?" (what was the giveaway? The half eaten sandwich? The cup of tea? The fact I was reading a book?) so I said I was but what could I do for her anyway? (sandwiches don't go cold after all) and she said "What's the book?" (She's a big reader) so I showed her.... Note to self: People will think you are weird if your idea of lunchtime reading is "Current Methods of Autopsy Practice" (I'm fascinated by forensic medicine and our hospital library has a good selection) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs There used to be book covers you could buy that were conversation staters/stoppers. They were mockups of fake books to hide the one you were reading - useful for public transportation, I guess. There is one type of book I avoid like the plague, these are the Reader's Digest condensed versions. Has anyone read any of these? Yech! *R* *H* In defense of RDCB, they are perfect for those families that have very limited budgets. Growing up, I discovered some of my favorite authors via Readers Digest Condensed Books. These were authors that we ordinarily wouldn't have checked out. RDCB are also great for those families that are isolated (we lived over 9 miles from the nearest town, which still has a very limited library) or are in an area with limited services. Some authors read better in the condensed versions, like James Mitchner or Leon Uris, who are both excellent authors but in love with their words. Pam S. I've read but one or two of them, when I was a teenager (I guess I was REAL bored). One was a book about a girl who becomes a nun. I guess it was a pretty popular novel at the time (60's or 70's). Can't say it was the worst thing I've ever read, but I did notice a number of loose plot points, thanks to the condensation! *R* *H* -- Powered by Linux |/ 2.6.32.26-175 Fedora 12 "No spyware. No viruses. No nags." |/ 2.6.31.12-0.2 OpenSUSE 11.2 http://www.jamendo.com |/Mutt 1.5.21 slrn 0.9.9p1 Irssi 0.8.15 "Preach the gospel always; when necessary use words." St. Francis |
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Which books did you hate that you still read all the way through? OK, way OT, but fascinating
"tanadashoes" wrote in message
In defense of RDCB, they are perfect for those families that have very limited budgets. Growing up, I discovered some of my favorite authors via Readers Digest Condensed Books. These were authors that we ordinarily wouldn't have checked out. RDCB are also great for those families that are isolated (we lived over 9 miles from the nearest town, which still has a very limited library) or are in an area with limited services. Some authors read better in the condensed versions, like James Mitchner or Leon Uris, who are both excellent authors but in love with their words. I would add Stephen King to that list. Talk about being in love with your words. Why say something one way when you can say it five different ways? I liked his books when I read them, but he really needed an editor. But why would a publisher pay money for an editor, when the book's going to be a bestseller no matter what they do? Joyce -- A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead. -- Leo Rosten |
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