Someone give me something to read!

HistorianChick · Jan 10, 2008, 05:42 AM

Ok, I need a new book.

My list of favorite authors include, but are definitely not limited to:
Agatha Christie (read all of her books numerous times)
Dan Brown
Lillian Jackson Braun (read them all)
Arthur Conan Doyle
Shakespeare
Classic literature

Mysteries, suspense, action, some romance (not too much - its got to be real!

), classics....

Just finished The Last Templar (wasn't all that impressed) and The Picture of Dorian Gray.... I need new material!

(Oh, favorite book is The Scarlet Pimpernel and all other books by Baroness Orczy - haven't read them??? Please do... its WELL worth it!)

life1973happened · Feb 27, 2008, 10:04 AM

I am also reading Atlas Shrugged and so far, as you know Jess, its only okay. Jury is still out.

I just finished Book 3 of the Iliad and Homer is my nemesis. I have been sucked into this vortex, yet again.

aokai · Feb 28, 2008, 02:54 PM

Have you read anything by Kate Atkinson? Her stories are really intresting and she lets you figure things out for yourself. Maybe start with Behind the scenes at the museum or Case histories.

Clough · Feb 29, 2008, 11:43 PM

Some of the books that I like to read are by the author Hermann Hesse. Generally now, I am into much lighter reading like you might find in some popular magazines. Would like to get into some literature that is more current and actually has some "meat" to it.

life1973happened · Mar 1, 2008, 04:40 AM

For those of you who continue to give me a hard time in regards to the Iliad and my dislike towards Homer and his style of writing, might be surprised by my comments today.
I just finished Book VI and I'm starting to understand more what roles the Gods and Goddess are playing with the Greeks and Trojans and why.

However, that does not mean I like it. It's still confusing me when he introduces us to a million characters, with little to no back story. He seems to give you just enough to want to know more and what their place is in this mythical world, but sadly, he has yet to show me he has is going to do that.

So today I will hammer out the next Book and maybe, just maybe, it will last another day on my night stand and not in my garbage.

friend4u178 · Mar 3, 2008, 06:13 PM

Ok
So recently I just finished a short story called "Who moved my cheese" by Dr Spencer Johnson. Its basically a story about how to cope with change in your life , whether it be work , Love etc.
Very interesting , have any of you read it?

darhe3425 · Mar 4, 2008, 07:01 AM

Barefootin autobiography of Unita Blackwell, first female mayor In Mississippi excellent!

friend4u178 · Mar 4, 2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HistorianChick

I've heard about Who Moved My Cheese, but not read it. I think my Dad had it at one time... along with Franklin Covey - 7 Habits...

Its good, huh? Worth picking up?

I'll email you a copy J.....................I just happen to have a soft copy.

HistorianChick · Mar 4, 2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by friend4u178

I'll email you a copy J.....................I just happen to have a soft copy.

I'll be looking for it! Thanks, M!



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