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Post by gypsy on Feb 15, 2004 1:13:36 GMT -5
The good doctor of journalism, Hunter S. Thompson. Go read one of his books. Why not read all of them! Just go out, get them all, read them all, and come out it like you have just done drugs, or feeling incredibly superior, or just in total awe of this crazy man and his writings...but just don't give him the boot. He's worth it...trust me.
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Post by ElphaZach on Feb 21, 2004 21:33:50 GMT -5
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Marvelous Land of Oz
Ozma of Oz
The Emerald City of Oz
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
The Tin Woodman of Oz
The Scarecrow of Oz
all by L. Frank Baum
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Post by Nancy on Feb 21, 2004 21:38:16 GMT -5
I'm finding I like Gregory Maguire's books. I've read 'Wicked' (of course  ), 'Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister', and I'm reading 'Lost' right now. And my friend who hates his writing (based on 'Confessions') lent me 'Mirror mirror', which I'm starting on soon. Has anybody else read any of his books? |
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Post by gypsy on Feb 21, 2004 21:39:23 GMT -5
Anthing else with the word 'Oz' in it?  No worries, I'm just teasing ya. As much as I love Gregory Maguire and his writing, *don't* read 'Confessions.' I'm really not liking it at all. The only thing that keeps me reading is to see if he has any exciting twist at the end. I sure hope so... -gyps |
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Post by ChancetoFly on Feb 22, 2004 2:05:18 GMT -5
I just bought Mirror Mirror, but I'm reading another book, "The CInderella Rules" by Diana Kauffman first.
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Post by Nancy on Feb 22, 2004 12:28:35 GMT -5
Anthing else with the word 'Oz' in it? No worries, I'm just teasing ya. As much as I love Gregory Maguire and his writing, *don't* read 'Confessions.' I'm really not liking it at all. The only thing that keeps me reading is to see if he has any exciting twist at the end. I sure hope so... -gyps Aww, Ally, 'Confessions' isn't THAT bad.. It does have a twist.. sort of. But I think I already told you that. |
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Post by Artichoke on Feb 22, 2004 13:29:27 GMT -5
I just finished Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Wow I loved this book! I finished it in three days and I highly reccommend it! Has anyone read The Da Vinci Code?
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Post by ChancetoFly on Feb 22, 2004 17:25:20 GMT -5
I have...I highly reccommend it.
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Post by ThePopuLarOne on Feb 27, 2004 14:43:10 GMT -5
My favorite book of all time: "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" by Dave Eggers... the man is HILARIOUS. It's a true story about how he had to raise his 7 yr old brother when his parents died. Surprisingly, it's not nearly as sad as it is funny. Laughed so hard I'm surprised I didn't piss myself.
A close 2nd is "White Oleander" by Janet Finch... sadly, the movie KILLED it. Read the book even if you didn't like the movie, it's so great. A real tear-jerker. I totally identify with Astrid in certain parts. And LOVE her mother, even tho she's completely vain and kinda psycho.
I also love " Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood"- another book that's WAY better than the movie.
;D
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Post by ElphieatShiz on Feb 28, 2004 13:36:17 GMT -5
I liked Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. Cinderella is my favorite fairy tale, which is why I read it. I like the historical aspect of it. It also got me interested in reading Wicked! And if anybody saw the movie and has not read the book, the book is much better.
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Post by FaeAtShiz on Feb 29, 2004 15:22:35 GMT -5
If any of you like mysteries and books that are kinda weird, I'd recommend "The Eyre Affair" by Jasper Fforde. It really isn't much of a mystery, but it takes place in an alternate 1985 in London where everyone loves books. It's light and humerous at times. And the narrator has a relationship with Rochester from Jane Eyre.
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Post by ElphieatShiz on Feb 29, 2004 16:52:36 GMT -5
If any of you like mysteries and books that are kinda weird, I'd recommend "The Eyre Affair" by Jasper Fforde. It really isn't much of a mystery, but it takes place in an alternate 1985 in London where everyone loves books. It's light and humerous at times. And the narrator has a relationship with Rochester from Jane Eyre. Amy has read many excerpts from this book to me, so I can vouch that it's funny. |
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Post by FaeAtShiz on Feb 29, 2004 16:55:27 GMT -5
I know this is kinda geeky, but I also recommend "The Code Book" by Simon Singh. It goes through the history of the battle between codemakes and codebreakers, and it goes through how to break the most famous codes ever cracked. It made me want to write my messages in code. llam fear me sister!
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Post by ElphieatShiz on Feb 29, 2004 17:20:27 GMT -5
llam! I will not fear you! I know where you live and I might be able to figure out the code!
Another good book is Woman Warrior. I can't remember the author's name, but she is an excellent Chinese-American writer. If you've never read Asian-American works, this is a good place to start.
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Post by Gaaalindafied on Oct 22, 2004 12:02:21 GMT -5
Oneof my favorite books of all time is "The Onion Girl" butu need a mature mind to read it (if u read Wicked u'll be fine) Its a graeat book and I highly recomend it. There are some books thatn u read and finish and move on with and there r some boks that alture and influence ur lfe forever... and this is one of them. I think it was by Charls DeLint.... i think
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), 'Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister', and I'm reading 'Lost' right now. And my friend who hates his writing (based on 'Confessions') lent me 'Mirror mirror', which I'm starting on soon.
No worries, I'm just teasing ya.
