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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #4956 is a reply to message #4955 ] |
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| Laura wrote on Thu, 13 November 2008 11:44 |
So today I am flying out to Phoenix for a wedding, and trying to decide whether to stick to my current reads, Age of Innocence and Tamar, or follow the advice of librarian Nancy Pearl and take Sunshine along.
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Take everything! ^_^
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5032 is a reply to message #4969 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 00:44 |
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I keep eyeing those.... but similarly, I can't quite justify the initial cost, even if I could somehow not have to pay for all the books again. The e-ink screens are so nice though...
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5058 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 08:52 |
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Apropos reading and travelling...
My mother had gone to Norway and was on her way home, waiting for the train to take her to the airport. I'd given her "The Magicians of Caprona" to read. She lost all concept of where she was and did not notice that the train was about to leave; one of the train personnel asked her if she wasn't going on the train. "Oh, yes!" said my mother, in shock.
You know, this gives me a warm glow of satisfaction, a feeling that I have Perfomed My Duty as a Good Daughter... (Sigh of contentment)
Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean, like butter that has been scraped over too much bread.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5089 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 15:25 |
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Well, Daughter of the Forest came today, so that looks to be my next read.
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5100 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 15:57 |
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I will--as soon as the guitar arrives and I get to play with it a bit. Argh.
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5108 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 17:04 |
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I am not--is that a truck? It sounds like a truck? Is it Fedex? OMG, the dog is barking--stupid dog. It was a VW Beetle.
What were you saying?
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5110 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 17:43 |
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It's official! I now have a new guitar, that arrived at 3:35!
And she plays beautifully! And what a sound! And the action is good!
So I'm shutting up now!
(Will start Daughter of the Forest tonight.)
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5119 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 19:06 |
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i finished sunshine last night and i loved it. sunshine and con are cool characters.i started chalice this morning after getting the kids on the bus and before going to work.
Bonnie Holmes the faster ahead I go, the more behind I get
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5143 is a reply to message #5110 ] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 22:22 |
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| ssshunt wrote on Fri, 14 November 2008 17:43 |
It's official! I now have a new guitar, that arrived at 3:35!
And she plays beautifully! And what a sound! And the action is good!
So I'm shutting up now!
(Will start Daughter of the Forest tonight.)
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i hope she gives you much pleasure.
Bonnie Holmes the faster ahead I go, the more behind I get
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5155 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Sat, 15 November 2008 01:28 |
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Thank you all! She's a real beauty--but now she needs a name. And yes, I'll take pictures.
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5177 is a reply to message #5166 ] |
Sat, 15 November 2008 14:44 |
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| wlhunt wrote on Sat, 15 November 2008 09:38 |
I am reading "Dragons of Autumn Twilight" by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. I've not read these authors before but it looks to be interesting reading for me. Fantasy is what I love to read and I love dragons, fairies, dwarves, etc.
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Hey sis, I hope you enjoy the book. I haven't started Daughter of the Forest yet, um, been busy. (And the tips of my fingers hurt, I need calluses!)
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5277 is a reply to message #5228 ] |
Sun, 16 November 2008 21:56 |
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| Lianne wrote on Sun, 16 November 2008 15:48 |
Finished the Circle quartet by Tamora Pierce. I did enjoy it more than I remember the first time I tried. I also wonder if I managed to get through all four that first time, because there were a lot of nigglings that things were familiar. So I think I must have. But anyway. An enjoyable read.  And I think I will proceed to the Circle Opens set, and then I can tackle the much-recommended Will of the Empress!
Has anyone read and/or heard of The Magicians and Mrs. Quent? I spotted in the bookstore and thought it sounded intriguing. And I just looked it up on amazon.com and had to laugh, because the part of the page that lists the books frequently bought together has Chalice and House of Many Ways as the other two!
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I'm glad you enjoyed the Circle of Magic series. It's different than McKinley's other writing, and takes some getting used to. Good luck with Circle Opens Set.
I've purchased Magicians and Mrs. Quent and am about 1/4 way through it. I'm enjoying it, but it's a bit slower than other texts which grabbed my attention recently. The first page alone made me purchase the text; how can you not love a heroine who reads while she walks? 
I've been read a YA novel called Graceling. Has anyone read that? I know one of my authors recommended it on their blog, but I don't think it was Robin. Anyway, it's pretty good; interesting premise, the magic system is made up of individuals who are have a "grace" or ability to do something special, from fight to climb trees. The heroine does things  . I enjoyed the relationships. A pretty quick read so far, but good.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5284 is a reply to message #5277 ] |
Sun, 16 November 2008 23:24 |
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| Megan wrote on Sun, 16 November 2008 18:56 |
I've been read a YA novel called Graceling. Has anyone read that? I know one of my authors recommended it on their blog, but I don't think it was Robin.
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No, that was on Tamora Pierce's Dare to be Stupid blog, which apparently you frequent as well. I bought it too, and thought it was great. =)
Speaking of her (again), I've been sort of depressed recently, and I've decided to read all of her Tortall books straight through, since I haven't revisited any of the time after In the Hand of the Goddess to Trickster's Choice in about two years. Should be fun. (Although I loaned my boss's 12 year old daughter Alanna: the First Adventure, but I've read it so many times that I have it practically memorized, so it doesn't matter.) Plus, since I've just finished a reread of Sunshine and Rose Daughter, so if these combinations don't cheer me some, I don't know what will.
self respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.
--H.L. Mencken
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5291 is a reply to message #737 ] |
Mon, 17 November 2008 00:41 |
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| Laura wrote on Sun, 12 October 2008 18:44 |
I have three books going...
Lately whenever someone gives me a book I tend to shelve it; I guess the idea is that I'll have a reliable stash of unread books in case of emergency...
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I know what you mean about shelving them: a friend of mine lent me a book on Bruce Springsteen (who I LOVE and really want to learn more about; note also that it was lent to me) but I almost instantly set it in my ever-growing pile of Books to Someday Read. Gah. Who knows when I'll ever finish reading all the books in my room...
And I also can't help but read more than one book at once, too, and for almost the same reasons you cited--when one gets too hard to concentrate on (or too depressing; that happens to me a fair amount) I have a backup to keep me occupied until I think I can handle the one I had momentarily put down.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5335 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 17 November 2008 14:57 |
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At the moment I'm reading five books. Before Midnight by Cameron Dokey,
Chalice by you-know-who, The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale, Zel by
Donna Jo Napoli and The Princess and The Hound by Matte Ivie Harrison.
So fare Chalice and Before Midnight are my favorites.
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"You are your best resource for success"
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5377 is a reply to message #5291 ] |
Mon, 17 November 2008 21:11 |
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| Grinkler wrote on Mon, 17 November 2008 00:41 |
| Laura wrote on Sun, 12 October 2008 18:44 |
I have three books going...
Lately whenever someone gives me a book I tend to shelve it; I guess the idea is that I'll have a reliable stash of unread books in case of emergency...
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I know what you mean about shelving them: a friend of mine lent me a book on Bruce Springsteen (who I LOVE and really want to learn more about; note also that it was lent to me) but I almost instantly set it in my ever-growing pile of Books to Someday Read. Gah. Who knows when I'll ever finish reading all the books in my room...
And I also can't help but read more than one book at once, too, and for almost the same reasons you cited--when one gets too hard to concentrate on (or too depressing; that happens to me a fair amount) I have a backup to keep me occupied until I think I can handle the one I had momentarily put down.
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I'm not the only one who does that....interesting. I usually buy books and then they sit in piles littered around my room until I get around to them, which can be awhile. Unless they're books I must read right away, Robin's books fall into that category, they lay there until it's the right time to read them.
I am also hampered reading by too many books going at once, frequently books get put aside because I pick an old friend and can't put it down...I always thought I was odd, I guess not.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5378 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Mon, 17 November 2008 21:16 |
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i just finished reading chalice and i loved it. now have started dragonhaven
Bonnie Holmes the faster ahead I go, the more behind I get
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5473 is a reply to message #4955 ] |
Tue, 18 November 2008 20:57 |
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So today I am flying out to Phoenix for a wedding, and trying to decide whether to stick to my current reads, Age of Innocence and Tamar, or follow the advice of librarian Nancy Pearl and take Sunshine along.
Known on Ravelry as TheLorelei.
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Take Sunshine. Although I might be bias because it's my favorite book. Ever.
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5510 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Wed, 19 November 2008 01:44 |
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I was in the library on campus today when it suddenly struck me that surely they had some Georgette Heyers in stock. So I looked her up and sure enough they have three of her novels in the stacks on the fifth floor, so I checked out The Masqueraders. I don't know why, because I'm gonna be crazily busy up until graduation, but I now have it. Maybe to assist in my Epic Procrastination...
"The center of every man's existence is a dream. Death, disease, insanity, are merely material accidents, like a toothache or a twisted ankle. That these brutal forces always besiege and often capture the citadel does not prove that they are the citadel."
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5539 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Wed, 19 November 2008 11:31 |
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I'm listening to Poe's Children in the car...it's a collection of horror short stories edited by Peter Straub.
I'm about to start All the Windwracked Stars by Elizabeth Bear.
And I'm struggling through Paul of Dune by Brian "Not Quite as Good as Daddy" Herbert.
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"...nothing is more fatal to maidenly delicacy of speech than the run of a good library."
— Robertson Davies
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| Re: What are you reading right now? [message #5575 is a reply to message #722 ] |
Wed, 19 November 2008 17:09 |
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Oh yes, you can gain weight reading a McKillip book, yes?
"And by the way you look fantastic in your boots of Chinese plastic."
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