What Are You Reading Now?

**foggy** · 11-18-2006, 02:39 PM

A Katharine Hepburn bio.

**SkortBrun** · 11-18-2006, 03:36 PM

Finally getting around to reading Return of the King by J.R.R Tolkien. I read the others in the series a couple years ago but not this one, for some reason.

**Sydneyfan** · 12-13-2006, 12:59 AM

Just started re-reading one of my favourites, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Fascinating book based on the life and crimes of Grace Marks, a Canadian maid who murdered her employer in the mid 1800's.
Highly recommended.

**Starlite** · 12-13-2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Just started re-reading one of my favourites, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Fascinating book based on the life and crimes of Grace Marks, a Canadian maid who murdered her employer in the mid 1800's.
Highly recommended.

Great book. I read it earlier this year.

**Sydneyfan** · 12-13-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Starlite

Great book. I read it earlier this year.

Atwood is a brilliant author. If you haven't already, you should check out her speculative fiction novels - The Handmaid's Tale and Oryx and Crake. They are both excellent.

**Starlite** · 12-13-2006, 01:35 AM

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Atwood is a brilliant author.

I just discovered her last year and am making my way through them. Handmaid's Tale was really interesting. Have you noticed the recurring feminist themes?

**Sydneyfan** · 12-13-2006, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Starlite

I just discovered her last year and am making my way through them. Handmaid's Tale was really interesting. Have you noticed the recurring feminist themes?

Definitely. She is sometimes regarded as a primarily feminist writer,but I think that sells her talent short. She is very interested in female stories, and almost always writes from a pro-female perspective, but she has more scope in her work than just that.

The Blind Assassin is another one of her novels well worth tracking down.

**Quincy** · 12-13-2006, 06:19 AM

Fucking archaeological books that spend 12 pages saying the same thing 12 times, fuck I need answers.

**hildegoat** · 12-13-2006, 09:28 AM

A Million Little Lies by James Pinocchio. It's a satire on A Million Little Pieces by James Frey, and it's quite amusing.

**sicottem** · 12-13-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Just started re-reading one of my favourites, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Fascinating book based on the life and crimes of Grace Marks, a Canadian maid who murdered her employer in the mid 1800's.
Highly recommended.

i did a project on her in my english class about a month ago.....though i focused on one of her other works

**Sydneyfan** · 12-13-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sicottem

i did a project on her in my english class about a month ago.....though i focused on one of her other works

Which one?

**sicottem** · 12-13-2006, 03:14 PM

handmaid's tale....although we werent to actually read the novels....we were discussing feminism and were each supposed to research works by an author and an artist....the novel sounded pretty interesting.....i also researched the edible woman, which i believe if her first novel

**Sydneyfan** · 12-13-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sicottem

handmaid's tale....although we werent to actually read the novels....we were discussing feminism and were each supposed to research works by an author and an artist....the novel sounded pretty interesting.....i also researched the edible woman, which i believe if her first novel

Oh okay, sounds interesting. I think the Edible Woman was her first one, but I haven't read it.

**sicottem** · 12-13-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydneyfan

Oh okay, sounds interesting. I think the Edible Woman was her first one, but I haven't read it.

there wasnt much info on it.....from reviews i read, it was one of her weaker works

Althea · 12-13-2006, 08:04 PM

O Pioneers....Willa Cather.

You all are reading alot of good stuff.

**sicottem** · 12-16-2006, 03:47 PM

The Road - Cormac McCarthy

This guy is an incredible author....

A dark and disturbing story of post nuclear war life.....

**blueone** · 12-21-2006, 05:14 AM

Terry Pratchett is my literature hero. If you find a character more unique, funny and awesome than Death then please tell me and, if you can, buy 'Mort' or 'Reaper Man'.

This book features my 2nd favourite characters - the Wee Free Men. They are essentially tiny, blue Scottish people who get everything mixed up, bless 'em.

**maddiehope** · 12-21-2006, 08:26 AM

Yoga for Dummies. Going to start doing it once all the holiday stuff calms down, just wanted to read up on it first.

**hildegoat** · 12-21-2006, 09:23 AM

I just recieved my Christmas gifts early from my boss. They were two books: The Truth (With Jokes) by Al Franken and The Republican War On Science by Chris Mooney. I'll let you know how they are at a later date.

**thefed** · 12-21-2006, 10:23 AM

Mrs. Reynolds - Gertrude Stein

**maddiehope** · 12-28-2006, 09:11 AM

I don't know if I can explain how wonderful this book is. I've had it for years and just started reading it last night, and I am enthralled. I remember again why I love W.B. Yeats SO much.

**Quincy** · 12-28-2006, 09:31 AM

One of my Xmas presents, sad because it's a practical one for university:

**foggy** · 12-28-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maddiehope

I don't know if I can explain how wonderful this book is. I've had it for years and just started reading it last night, and I am enthralled. I remember again why I love W.B. Yeats SO much.

I love that book.

**Sydneyfan** · 01-15-2007, 05:41 PM

The Quantity Theory of Insanity by Will Self. Weird and darkly funny so far.

**Rob** · 01-15-2007, 05:43 PM

The Kite Runner

11-18-2006, 02:39 PM	#26
foggy dangerous when cornered Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 6,987	Re: What Are You Reading Now? A Katharine Hepburn bio.

11-18-2006, 03:36 PM	#27
SkortBrun Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,447	Re: What Are You Reading Now? Finally getting around to reading Return of the King by J.R.R Tolkien. I read the others in the series a couple years ago but not this one, for some reason.

12-13-2006, 12:59 AM	#28
Sydneyfan Evil wimmin powers Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,308	Re: What Are You Reading Now? Just started re-reading one of my favourites, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Fascinating book based on the life and crimes of Grace Marks, a Canadian maid who murdered her employer in the mid 1800's. Highly recommended.

12-13-2006, 06:19 AM	#33
Quincy 1up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Not Hull, UK Posts: 9,781	Re: What Are You Reading Now? Fucking archaeological books that spend 12 pages saying the same thing 12 times, fuck I need answers.

12-13-2006, 09:28 AM	#34
hildegoat Hank Loves You. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17,991	Re: What Are You Reading Now? A Million Little Lies by James Pinocchio. It's a satire on A Million Little Pieces by James Frey, and it's quite amusing.

12-13-2006, 03:14 PM	#37
sicottem ufo at the zoo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,015	Re: What Are You Reading Now? handmaid's tale....although we werent to actually read the novels....we were discussing feminism and were each supposed to research works by an author and an artist....the novel sounded pretty interesting.....i also researched the edible woman, which i believe if her first novel

12-13-2006, 08:04 PM	#40
Althea Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 41	Re: What Are You Reading Now? O Pioneers....Willa Cather. You all are reading alot of good stuff.

12-16-2006, 03:47 PM	#41
sicottem ufo at the zoo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,015	Re: What Are You Reading Now? The Road - Cormac McCarthy This guy is an incredible author.... A dark and disturbing story of post nuclear war life.....

12-21-2006, 05:14 AM	#42
blueone Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northampton, England Posts: 8,300	Re: What Are You Reading Now? Terry Pratchett is my literature hero. If you find a character more unique, funny and awesome than Death then please tell me and, if you can, buy 'Mort' or 'Reaper Man'. This book features my 2nd favourite characters - the Wee Free Men. They are essentially tiny, blue Scottish people who get everything mixed up, bless 'em.

12-21-2006, 08:26 AM	#43
maddiehope Eat it, Wonder Boy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,226	Re: What Are You Reading Now? Yoga for Dummies. Going to start doing it once all the holiday stuff calms down, just wanted to read up on it first. __________________ Metaphors Be With You.

12-21-2006, 09:23 AM	#44
hildegoat Hank Loves You. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 17,991	Re: What Are You Reading Now? I just recieved my Christmas gifts early from my boss. They were two books: The Truth (With Jokes) by Al Franken and The Republican War On Science by Chris Mooney. I'll let you know how they are at a later date.

12-21-2006, 10:23 AM	#45
thefed PLEBISCITA Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 870	Re: What Are You Reading Now? Mrs. Reynolds - Gertrude Stein

12-28-2006, 09:11 AM	#46
maddiehope Eat it, Wonder Boy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,226	Re: What Are You Reading Now? I don't know if I can explain how wonderful this book is. I've had it for years and just started reading it last night, and I am enthralled. I remember again why I love W.B. Yeats SO much. __________________ Metaphors Be With You. Last edited by maddiehope; 12-28-2006 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: typo

12-28-2006, 09:31 AM	#47
Quincy 1up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Not Hull, UK Posts: 9,781	Re: What Are You Reading Now? One of my Xmas presents, sad because it's a practical one for university:

01-15-2007, 05:41 PM	#49
Sydneyfan Evil wimmin powers Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,308	Re: What Are You Reading Now? The Quantity Theory of Insanity by Will Self. Weird and darkly funny so far.

01-15-2007, 05:43 PM	#50
Rob Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 19,354	Re: What Are You Reading Now? The Kite Runner __________________ Album of The Year \| last.fm

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