manderlyh Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I've just read all three books in the Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Great books. They're young adult novels, but they really were books I just had to keep reading. Hunger Games Catching Fire Mockingjay. I'm currently reading King of the Mild Frontier, an autobiography by another young adult author who lived in the Boise area, Chris Crutcher. We are going to see him speak in May, and I'm trying to get a few more of his books under my belt. I read him when I was in junior high and high school and I loved him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roxie Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Finished Keef's book. I LOVED it and have a new view on Keef. For all his "hard-ass words" and such, he is really an ol' softy, with a huge heart and a terrific sense of humor. I'm in the middle of it right now... loving it so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 A collection of Italian poems written by my very close friend Barbara Cerquetti:) By blackglove at 2010-12-31 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zepaholic Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm in the middle of it right now... loving it so far! Same here. Great laughs, many head shakes and just can't put it down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 The novelization of one of my fave movies.......... By blackglove at 2011-01-04 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manderlyh Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 ^I've never read it. I've shown it to my 9th graders before we start studying poetry though. I make them read "Oh Captain, My Captain!" before we watch it. I just showed it to them--it seems. We finished the poetry unit right before Christmas Break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 ^I've never read it. I've shown it to my 9th graders before we start studying poetry though. I make them read "Oh Captain, My Captain!" before we watch it. I just showed it to them--it seems. We finished the poetry unit right before Christmas Break. Hi there.....it seems we are colleagues then!!! The novel gives me the same chills as the movie....SUPERB ROBIN WILLIAMS 2:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 UNFORGETTABLE CLASSIC :) By blackglove at 2011-01-03 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotplant Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Just finished: Miss O'Dell...My Hard days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan. Eric Clapton, and the Women They Loved. Great read. Insights into Friar Park, Clapton etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jahfin Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Highly recommended, as is the CD that comes with it. I was surprised to learn when reading a recent Robert Plant interview that he was so inspired by one of the songs on a previous Oxford American Southern Music Sampler that he included it on one of his records. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 By blackglove at 2011-01-15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silvermedalist Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Picnic At Hanging Rock Lyndsey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alinds Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 The Best Short Stories of Mark Twain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rokluver Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 NO ONE HERE GETS OUT ALIVE IM WITH THE BAND HAMMER OF THE GODS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Picnic At Hanging Rock Lyndsey Did you see the movie by Weir??! Grand!! If you get the chance, go see the REAL Hanging Rock north-west of Melbourne Australia.....that place is REALLY magic :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Finally.....a bio on Sammy :) By blackglove at 2011-01-17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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spidersandsnakes Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 By blackglove at 2011-01-18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Conneyfogle Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 It's quite good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 It's quite good I could only read that if they don't mention much about their post-Whatever you want period which was the wimpiest of their whole career:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spidersandsnakes Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 By blackglove at 2011-01-19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leddy Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) This thread no seriously I am reading Peter and Jane, tell me whats the snobbery about Dan Brown books ?? although I felt "The Divinci Code" was a bore to read, I have to say I was gripped with "Digital Fortress" and "Deception POint" really good reads. So why is there the backlash with him ?? Edited January 20, 2011 by leddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 This thread no seriously I am reading Peter and Jane, tell me whats the snobbery about Dan Brown books ?? although I felt "The Divinci Code" was a bore to read, I have to say I was gripped with "Digital Fortress" and "Deception POint" really good reads. So why is there the backlash with him ?? There is no snobbery about Dan Brown books, more a question of taste, I like you wasn't over fond of "The Davinci Code", but the others are fine. (preferred the film) Lots of people like fact based books either History, Biographies, there are people who like facts & figures. So just keep reading what you enjoy. I would read anything or at least give it a try before passing judgement, some people will not. but true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leddy Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 There is no snobbery about Dan Brown books, more a question of taste, I like you wasn't over fond of "The Davinci Code", but the others are fine. (preferred the film) Lots of people like fact based books either History, Biographies, there are people who like facts & figures. So just keep reading what you enjoy. I would read anything or at least give it a try before passing judgement, some people will not. but true. Well in the media there does seem to be a bit, from what I hear anyway, ok its not old Bill Shakepeare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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