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Post by howard lee on Jun 25, 2024 15:31:12 GMT -5
My son just lent me a copy of this autobiographical novel series, Book One of Six:
Five pages in, and it's gripping already.
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Post by james on Jun 25, 2024 15:51:53 GMT -5
I'm between books at the moment. Recently finished Vuelta Skelter by Tim Moore, the third of his cycle travel books that I've enjoyed. I'm not sure whether to have a crack at Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon or Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell. A look at humanist thought and thinkers of the last 700 years. Probably the Bakewell. Might squeeze in a re-read of the short but very wonderful The Summer Book by the brilliant Tove Jansson first. Tibetan Peach Pie by Tom Robbins is in my audiobook queue and nagging me. I'm looking forward to it. |
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Post by epaul on Jun 25, 2024 16:00:50 GMT -5
 Isn't he the guy that played the demented defrocked priest in "Damien 12: The Devil's return. Again. This time as a demented defrocked priest." ? |
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Post by howard lee on Jun 25, 2024 16:08:38 GMT -5
Isn't he the guy that played the demented defrocked priest in "Damien 12: The Devil's return. Again. This time as a demented defrocked priest." ?
I don't think so, Paul.
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Post by Cornflake on Jun 25, 2024 18:26:00 GMT -5
"If you're looking for some light and charming non-fiction summer reading, I highly recommend Julia Child's memoir, 'My Life in France.'" Just checked it out from Libby. Thanks.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jun 25, 2024 19:26:14 GMT -5
I've nearly finished reading Mental Floss History of the World, an interesting tome. Is that somehow associated with the magazine? I've always enjoyed the issues that Factory Chef has handed over to me. I have to admit that I haven't picked up or even thought about reading a book since I got out of the hospital. This thread is a reminder to me of another thing I used to delve into before I went in. In that regard, thanks so much for this thread, Cornflake. |
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Post by drlj on Jun 25, 2024 19:44:50 GMT -5
I just read Killers of the Flower Moon but now I have moved on to The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith who is really J.K Rowling. I love the Cormoran Strike series. The guy on Howard’s book is David Grohl of the Foo Fighters. Wow! I didn’t know he posed for book covers. Does he talk about guitars in that book? He has a signature Gibson out.  |
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Post by Dub on Jun 25, 2024 19:50:31 GMT -5
I've nearly finished reading Mental Floss History of the World, an interesting tome. Is that somehow associated with the magazine? I've always enjoyed the issues that Factory Chef has handed over to me. I have to admit that I haven't picked up or even thought about reading a book since I got out of the hospital. This thread is a reminder to me of another thing I used to delve into before I went in. In that regard, thanks so much for this thread, Cornflake. Yes, the authors are editors at Mental Floss. www.amazon.com/Mental-Floss-History-World-Civilizations/dp/0061842672It's quite amusing even though it's true. |
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Post by Tamarack on Jun 25, 2024 21:27:33 GMT -5
I have been reading a lot of books about religion and politics, in particular the current state of religion and politics. I won't delve into it here; it leads to dark thoughts.
To lighten it up, I have been reading The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin SJ. It discusses spirituality from the perspective of a 21st century Jesuit, with respect to Protestants, Jews, Muslims, and Buddhists.
To really lighten up, I am considering re-re-reading The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. These books fit well with a bowl of Virginia flake of a summer evening on the back porch.
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Post by howard lee on Jun 25, 2024 21:45:13 GMT -5
"If you're looking for some light and charming non-fiction summer reading, I highly recommend Julia Child's memoir, 'My Life in France.'" Just checked it out from Libby. Thanks.
I hope you enjoy it, Don. She seems like she was an absolutely delightful person,
as did her husband, Paul Child. I'd like to have known them. Julia was 6'2" tall.
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Post by epaul on Jun 25, 2024 22:37:58 GMT -5
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Post by kbcolorado on Jun 26, 2024 5:44:55 GMT -5
Just finished another novel in Wendell Berry's Port William series, Old Jack Remembers. Americana, thoughtful and poignant.
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Post by drlj on Jun 26, 2024 6:18:21 GMT -5
If you can imitate Julia Child’s voice you can also imitate Mickey Mouse. Two for one imitation.
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Post by Cornflake on Jun 26, 2024 6:41:08 GMT -5
I'd forgotten Berry's novels. I haven't read all of them. I'll need to rectify that. Thanks, KB.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jun 26, 2024 19:30:18 GMT -5
If you can imitate Julia Child’s voice you can also imitate Mickey Mouse. Two for one imitation. Not at all. Julia was an octave lower. And Mickey Mouse never said "Ooh, exquisite!" |
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Post by drlj on Jun 26, 2024 19:58:07 GMT -5
If you can imitate Julia Child’s voice you can also imitate Mickey Mouse. Two for one imitation. Not at all. Julia was an octave lower. And Mickey Mouse never said "Ooh, exquisite!" Spoken like a man who cannot imitate Julia/Mickey. |
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Post by millring on Jun 27, 2024 11:30:57 GMT -5
Two rather unique spy novels -- "The Old Man" by Thomas Perry, and "Need To Know" by Karen Cleveland.
What makes "The Old Man" unique is a 60 year-old protagonist. I recommend this light and entertaining read.
What makes "Need To Know" unique is a well-imagined, well-drawn mother of 4 caught in a spy ring. A bit slower paced but the outside-the-box plot still made it worth it.
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Post by dradtke on Jun 27, 2024 12:19:44 GMT -5
Oddly enough, I recently started re-reading William Kent Krueger. I read most of them as they came out over the years and it's been long enough that it's time to start over. I love having a full Kindle when we set out on our road trips.
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Post by Cornflake on Jul 1, 2024 7:24:35 GMT -5
I read Julia Child's "My Life in France" and very much enjoyed it, even though it kept making me hungry.
There's a long wait for Wendell Berry's novel on Libby, which pleasantly surprised me. I'm glad people are reading them. He's a national treasure.
I just finished "Iron Lake" by Krueger and enjoyed it very much. I'll be reading more of them.
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Post by John B on Jul 1, 2024 7:42:27 GMT -5
I'm reading "Demon Copperhead," by Barbara Kingsolver. It's a modern-day retelling of David Copperfield, transplanted to the US Appalachian region. I'm only about 20% through, but it's one of those books I feel like I need to savor a bit.
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