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MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

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MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

Right now I'm reading Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchet. It's about Satan's child and Armageddon, but the wrong child got switched at birth. So a regular kid is being visited by angels and demons, while the child of the devil is being brought up like a normal kid. It's hilarious so far.

I just finished Uglies. It's a young adult dystopian novel where everyone undergoes plastic surgery to make them pretty on their 16th birthday. I was skeptical about it at first, but a friend recommended it, so I thought I'd give it a shot. It turned out to be really good. I'd recommend it, but you do have to keep in mind that it's written for a younger audience.

I also recently tried reading His Monkey Wife, but I couldn't get through it. It was published in 1969, and is about a monkey that falls in love with a man. The way it was described to me sounded really interesting, and it still does, but I couldn't get past the writing style. It's in kind of a textbookish sounding style, but every sentence is a run-on. I think it was written that way on purpose, but I just couldn't get past it.

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

ghostdancer wrote:

Dylan wrote:

Ghostie, sounds like a busy day for you...reading anything good these days?

Hi D!! I just finished four books. Three of them are by Dave Pelzer..."A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", and "A Man Named Dave." He was severely abused as a child and wrote about his torment and his struggle to overcome it. In places his story made me cry....how people can do these types of things to a child and not think twice about it really p*sses me off!!

I also read "Thunder of Heaven" by Ted Dekker. It's his third book in his Martyr's Song series. Ever read anything by him? He has a number of different books out; many are in series. If you've never read anything by him I suggest you start with "Three" then move on to his Circle series (Black, Red, White, Green) or his Paradise series (Showdown, Saint, Sinner).

And I'm still working my way through Laurell K. Hamiliton's vampire series that feature Anita Blake but I'm having a hard time getting the rest of her books. I have to borrow the rest from different libraries around MI and some of those libraries won't share books with mine. I might have to buy a few in order to finish off the series.

What are you reading right now?? Got any suggestions for me?? I'm always looking for something new to read.

I've wanted to read A Child Called It for a long time, but it's never in stock at the library. I'll end up either putting a hold on it or buying it.

I have a few of Laurell K. Hamilton's later books in the series. They're not exactly deep reading, but I love them. What ones are you looking for? I might have them.

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

Oh, and I'm excited! The Etch says she'll let me borrow her Kindle for vacation!

confuzzed · Permanent State of Confusion

I am such a bad reading slacker. I have a stack of books that I just haven't read yet. Maybe with the warmer weather I can settle in and get going on them. It is always nice to be able to get home from work, have dinner and then sit out back and read.

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

I just finished 2 books- one called "Black Elk Speaks" which is the life story of a medicine man, and another called "We Had Everything But Money" which is a collection of memories and pictures of folks who survived the great depression. Both are amazing reads.

WebGuy · Doesn't Do Windows

MzHartz wrote:

So, whatcha readin'?

About a month ago, I got a book called "Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics".

Sounds like a fun read, huh?

Actually, I REALLY like it. It is probably not what you might think. Like an encyclopedia, it is a HUGE, THICK textbook full of hundreds of different (and often difficult) faith topics. What I like best about it, is it's approach to each topic.

It is not a "this is what you should believe" kind of thing. In each topic, it looks at the different ideas and beliefs and then shows why, and where those belief systems come from. In some cases, it points out the obvious flaws in a particular system, but it doesn't say which is right or wrong. It simply provides the evidence, ideas, and problems, and leaves the reader to form his own opinion.

This is not something I am reading cover-to-cover. When I have a half hour here and there, I pick it up, thumb through, find a topic I'm interested in, and read that topic.

allycat · Cat Scratch Diva

I have recently become a book worm.....

First thing I started with the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer and I liked them...I was able to put them down if I had to but picked the books over other things I enjoy.

Second was the Southern Vampire series Sookie Stackhouse True Blood by Charlaine Harris ...whatever you want to call it (9 books)....I read them all in about two weeks...by the way anyone that is wondering the latest book #10 comes out Tuesday...I CANT WAIT! I literally slept like 4 hours a night tops while reading these. I tried to take the day off Tuesday but cant seem to get it.

Then I moved onto the Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead...Loved this! I am really disappointed that I have a year to wait for more.

Now I am reading the Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith...I like them...not totally addicted I am on book 4 and I have it open right now but yet I am posting here....so entertaining but not the best.

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

tonight I read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. It was pretty good, but forgettable. unlike the live lecture he gave on the Oparah show on U-Tube.

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

MzHartz wrote:

I've wanted to read A Child Called It for a long time, but it's never in stock at the library. I'll end up either putting a hold on it or buying it.
I have a few of Laurell K. Hamilton's later books in the series. They're not exactly deep reading, but I love them. What ones are you looking for? I might have them.

Thanks Mz! I'll have to look up Hamilton's books and see where I left off in the series; it's been a while since I've read one of her's.

Hey, have you ever read any of JD Robb's books? They're a detective series featuring Eve Dallas set in the future, but not so far in the future where it makes the stories unrealistic. I think you'd like these if you haven't already read them. Author is actually Nora Roberts writing under a pseudonym....she uses a different style in this series than how she usually writes....not so much "fluff", they're more gritty.

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

allycat wrote:

I have recently become a book worm.....

First thing I started with the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer and I liked them...I was able to put them down if I had to but picked the books over other things I enjoy.

Second was the Southern Vampire series Sookie Stackhouse True Blood by Charlaine Harris ...whatever you want to call it (9 books)....I read them all in about two weeks...by the way anyone that is wondering the latest book #10 comes out Tuesday...I CANT WAIT! I literally slept like 4 hours a night tops while reading these. I tried to take the day off Tuesday but cant seem to get it.

Then I moved onto the Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead...Loved this! I am really disappointed that I have a year to wait for more.

Now I am reading the Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith...I like them...not totally addicted I am on book 4 and I have it open right now but yet I am posting here....so entertaining but not the best.

I liked the Twilight series. Except the 4th book pissed me off. I haven't seen the movies though, I don't think I want to.

I've heard the True Blood series is really good. I want to read those.

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

ghostdancer wrote:

MzHartz wrote:

I've wanted to read A Child Called It for a long time, but it's never in stock at the library. I'll end up either putting a hold on it or buying it.
I have a few of Laurell K. Hamilton's later books in the series. They're not exactly deep reading, but I love them. What ones are you looking for? I might have them.

Thanks Mz! I'll have to look up Hamilton's books and see where I left off in the series; it's been a while since I've read one of her's.

Hey, have you ever read any of JD Robb's books? They're a detective series featuring Eve Dallas set in the future, but not so far in the future where it makes the stories unrealistic. I think you'd like these if you haven't already read them. Author is actually Nora Roberts writing under a pseudonym....she uses a different style in this series than how she usually writes....not so much "fluff", they're more gritty.

Hm, no, I haven't heard of JD Robb. I'll have to check that out.

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

JD The Jazz Doctor wrote:

I just finished 2 books- one called "Black Elk Speaks" which is the life story of a medicine man, and another called "We Had Everything But Money" which is a collection of memories and pictures of folks who survived the great depression. Both are amazing reads.

JD, glad you liked "Black Elk Speaks". I read that and liked it so much that I bought a copy. You might also like "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown. It focuses on different American Indian tribes and their viewpoint on how the government dealt with them during the mid to late 1800s. Excellent book!

allycat · Cat Scratch Diva

MzHartz wrote:

allycat wrote:

I have recently become a book worm.....

First thing I started with the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer and I liked them...I was able to put them down if I had to but picked the books over other things I enjoy.

Second was the Southern Vampire series Sookie Stackhouse True Blood by Charlaine Harris ...whatever you want to call it (9 books)....I read them all in about two weeks...by the way anyone that is wondering the latest book #10 comes out Tuesday...I CANT WAIT! I literally slept like 4 hours a night tops while reading these. I tried to take the day off Tuesday but cant seem to get it.

Then I moved onto the Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead...Loved this! I am really disappointed that I have a year to wait for more.

Now I am reading the Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith...I like them...not totally addicted I am on book 4 and I have it open right now but yet I am posting here....so entertaining but not the best.

I liked the Twilight series. Except the 4th book pissed me off. I haven't seen the movies though, I don't think I want to.
I've heard the True Blood series is really good. I want to read those.

The Twilight movies are a little geared for a little younger....but still worth watching. Lots of eyecandy and they add a little humor here and there.

The true blood books are beyond good. I couldnt find on of them.. no library, bookstore so I ended up ordering it but couldnt wait for it to get here..I was really glad for p2p ;)

confuzzed · Permanent State of Confusion

Both the Twilight and the True Blood Series are in my "to read" pile.

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

When I borrow the Etch's Kindle, I might get the first of the True Blood books to read on vacation.

allycat · Cat Scratch Diva

get a few of them, they are easy reads and very addicting.

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

That's the cool thing about the Kindle, I can buy them as I go. Even if I finish one while I'm on the beach, I can just buy the next!

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

ghostdancer wrote:

JD The Jazz Doctor wrote:

I just finished 2 books- one called "Black Elk Speaks" which is the life story of a medicine man, and another called "We Had Everything But Money" which is a collection of memories and pictures of folks who survived the great depression. Both are amazing reads.

JD, glad you liked "Black Elk Speaks". I read that and liked it so much that I bought a copy. You might also like "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown. It focuses on different American Indian tribes and their viewpoint on how the government dealt with them during the mid to late 1800s. Excellent book!

hey thanks for the tip sandy. I got another one at home, forget what its called, but I bought it the same day I got Black Elk..... its sort of an American Indian guidance counselor's guide for an outdoor program for youth to help the elders help the youth understand their connection to and reconnect with the outdoors. It has a bunch of activities and stories, really looked pretty cool.