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Book Talk » May 1-3: What are you reading? » Havisham
amoenus 8 yrs ago | 1 replies
I'm really enjoying this book, makes me want to go read Great Expectations again! Book excerpt: HAVISHAM IS THE ASTONISHING PRELUDE TO CHARLES DICKENS'S GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Before she became the immortal and hauntin…
Book Talk » New Dresden book out on Tuesday, but not in EPub format » RE: New Dresden book out on Tuesday, but not in EPub format
amoenus 12 yrs ago
I have a Sony Ereader, and I wanted to buy Jim Butcher's "Ghost Story" when it comes out on the 26th. But with a little looking around, it looks like it will only be available for the Nook. (Pout). I guess…
Chit-Chat » I'm cancer free! Woohoo! » RE: I'm cancer free! Woohoo!
amoenus 13 yrs ago
Congrats! And take care of yourself during the healing process.
Book Talk » "Vintage Kindle" » RE: "Vintage Kindle"
amoenus 13 yrs ago
Haha!! I have a kindle, and have had one since they came out in '07. I love it.
Book Talk » Classics you loathe? » RE: Classics you loathe?
amoenus 13 yrs ago
I dislike the Scarlett Letter, a lot. Also The Great Gatsby and A Catcher in the Rye. I don't know what this says about me.
Book Talk » Classics you loathe? » RE: Les Miserables -- hated it!!
amoenus 13 yrs ago
I'm a little more than half way finished with the Rose translation, and am really enjoying the book. That is what makes this place fun, everyone has their own tastes.
Book Talk » What are you reading this weekend? Nov 6 - Nov 8 » Re: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
amoenus 14 yrs ago | 1 replies
I read this for Amazon Vine. It really did pick up about 25% in. I ended up enjoying it.
Book Talk » If you were on a deserted island, what book would you want with you? » Re: I think I'd want one of those ebook things?
amoenus 14 yrs ago
I have a kindle, and love it. But the battery only lasts 2-3 weeks, so have a rescue plan! I'd take either The Count of Monet Cristo, or Don Quixote. I guess it'd have to be a last minute decision.
Book Talk » 19 October - What are you reading and are you enjoying it? » The Given Day, by Denis Lehane
amoenus 14 yrs ago
I am about 50% through it and am really enjoying it. A very good read.
Book Talk » Someone PM'd me about a month ago asking for "What ever happened to Anna K"
amoenus 14 yrs ago
I was in the middle of a move and couldn't locate it. I am not settled and have found it. If you Pm'd me, feel free to contact me again and I'll send it on. Sorry I was unable to help you at the time. Laura
Book Talk » January 2009 - how many books did you read and what were they? » The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, (again)
amoenus 15 yrs ago | 2 replies
The Count of Monte Cristo, Dud Avacodo, Five a Day- Literacy in the Classroom,What happened to Anna K., The Story of Our People. And then 3 children's books that I read and reviewed for Amazon Vine, but I'm not includi…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes » New USA Ray:The Count of Monte Cristo
amoenus 15 yrs ago | 1 replies
post here and PM me if you are interested.
Chit-Chat » Podcasts. What are the "must subscribe to"s? » I like the NY Times "Inside the book review", I get it through
amoenus 15 yrs ago | 2 replies
itunes, but I think you can access it through the NY times web site.
Book Talk » Did anyone get any books from Harper collins to review this month? » I have never reviewed for Harper Collins. Amazon sends me
amoenus 15 yrs ago
(for free) several a month that I do reviews for, in return for the books. I didn't know Harper did it as well.
Book Talk » Lives in letters. What is your favorite collection of correspondence? » I have a book, can't recall the exact title and I'm not
amoenus 15 yrs ago
at home, but it is a collection of letters John Steinbeck wrote throughout his adult life. I really like it. Has some great moments in it that discuss not only how he feels or developed some of his work, but he goes in…
Book Talk » What is the most daunting book on your TBR list? » Re: I would say Finnegans Wake if I ever thought
amoenus 15 yrs ago
Finnegans Wake is much "easier" (please take the word "easier" in relation to Joyce, lol), if you read the 1st 3 pages, the 1st page of each chapter, the last page, then go immediately to the first page-again-and read th…
Book Talk » What is the most daunting book on your TBR list? » Re: Don Quixote? Anna Karenina? Team of Rivals? Roots?
amoenus 15 yrs ago | 1 replies
I loved Don Quixote! If you find a translation you can relate with it is a fun read.
Book Talk » "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" i've seen the movie and LOVE it! » The book is a collection of short stories. Called "The Jazz Age" I believe.
amoenus 15 yrs ago
Benjamin Button is a short story, about 25 pages. Much better than the movie. Although, I liked the movie, it is hollywood sappy and lacks the edge of Fitzgerald's work, IMO. Plus, the opening scene in the movie is fr…

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