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Book Talk » RETIRED THREAD: What are you reading? (week Oct. 17-23, 2005) » WHEN THE WIND BLOWS - James Patterson
Intriqken 18 yrs ago | 1 replies
A totally 'non-Patterson' style book. The story revolves around two children who fly...genetically engineered children who have escaped from their secret, illegal laboratory and are rescued by a rural vet and a rogue FB…
Book Talk » Does the book's condition affect your reading experience? » Definately....I enjoy a pristine Hardback with a pristine dust jacket (if applicabl
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
....however, if I have no choice and want to read a particular book, I will read it in any condition. The end result is the same. The words stand on their own...however the reading experience is enhanced by a pristine …
Book Talk » 11th of October, 2005: What are you reading today? » KITE RUNNER - by Khaled Hossienni
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
2/3rds of the way done. So far very enjoyable read although plot seems predictable so far. Still, an excellent writer with warm, likable, believeable characters. Just finished ENDERS GAME....wonderful book. Also re…
Book Talk » Recommend a book most people have never heard of! » THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z by Don Winslow
Intriqken 18 yrs ago | 1 replies
I thought this was simply a GREAT action/suspense story with wonderful characters, great dialog, excellent scene descriptions, and a fun twist for the end.
Book Talk » ElectroBook 3000 (TM) – would you buy one? » I already do that with my concept of THE IDEAL MATE .....
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
I don't even have to use a computer. I just close my eyes and she is right there in my mind. Funny...but the one in my mind has never been able to replace the ones I have been fortunate enough to see, hold, and feel wi…
Book Talk » 6/10/05, what are you reading today? » Re: 5 People you Meet in Heaven as a Biography???
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
Shouldn't be a problem convincing them it's not a biography....I don't know of anyone who's been to heaven and written or relayed their experience about it afterwards. I think your co-worker put it in biography because …
Book Talk » 6/10/05, what are you reading today? » Reading today....
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
I just finished PUERTA VALLARTE SQUEEZE from the author of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Really enjoyable quick read...highly recommended. Now I'm starting THE KITE RUNNER as part of a BookRing while listening to THE E…
Book Talk » October 4th: What are you reading? » Puerto Vallarta Squeeze - by Robert James Waller
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
Author of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY...a book whom a lot of people said was 'disappointing'. "Squeeze" is so far enjoyable and I am looking to find some of Mr. Walker's other novels in the future.
Book Talk » October 4th: What are you reading? » Re: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.
Intriqken 18 yrs ago | 2 replies
I just started the audio book of this book today as well (my commute read). So far, so good.
Book Talk » Am I the only one who suffers from Cover Envy? » While you can't judge a book by it's cover....
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
...I've always found it easier to make love with a beautiful person
Book Talk » THE GLASS CASTLE-Jeannette Walls
Intriqken 18 yrs ago | 1 replies
I'm depressed. Seriously depressed. I just finished THE GLASS CASTLE (actually just finished listening to it as an audio book)....Gosip columnist Jeannette Walls memoir of growing up primarily in poverty with her self-…
Book Talk » October 1: What are you reading now? » SHUTTER ISLAND - by Dennis Lehane
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
Per a suggestion from a fellow bookcrosser from my TBR island
Book Talk » Honestly - Substitute or Enrich...sometimes I wonder
Intriqken 18 yrs ago | 1 replies
Sometimes I wonder if I read to enrich my life...for new experiences, for knowledge, for entertainment .... or if reading for me is a substitute for life...for living. Reading allows me to feel like I am participating w…
Book Talk » Is anyone else compulsive about this...? » Been there, done that.....
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
Ages ago, I used to smoke in bed (this was back before electric lights and stuff...last century)... Anyway, my compulsion had me reading until I finished my cigarette and then until I finished a chapter...naturally thes…
Book Talk » Do you have a favorite short story? » The emperor's New Clothes
Intriqken 18 yrs ago | 1 replies
Because it is so human...actually my favorite short stories are probably all fairy tales because of the morals they illustrate
Book Talk » Last day of September: What are you reading now? » I don't know what to read....
Intriqken 18 yrs ago
I just finished DEAN KOONTZ FRANKENSTEIN BOOK 2 (as part of a bookring) and will need to pick another book from the island of TBR tonight. Anyone want to brouse my TBR list and PM or reply with a "You HAVE to read THIS!…

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