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post #21 of 37
2/16/06 at 4:04pm
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Originally Posted by frowningfrog
Keep it in mind for next time ...
Will do!
post #22 of 37
2/16/06 at 5:03pm
Sue Monk Kidd's The Mermaid Chair, and The Secret Life of Bees. Both are equally fabulous!
post #23 of 37
2/16/06 at 7:07pm
Ooohhh, my dream present! Hope you had fun!

The next time you are browsing at the bookstore take a look at these 2 books. They are oversize, so they might be on the top shelf:

Hungry Planet by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio is a book of photos of families from around the world with all the food they eat in a week. NPR also has photos from this book online.

Peter Menzel also did a similar book called Material World. This one shows photos of families from around the world with all their possessions.

I am currently reading Food Politics (I kind of have food on the brain ) by Marion Nestle. It's all about how the food industry gets people to eat food that isn't good for them.
post #24 of 37
2/16/06 at 7:54pm
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Ooooh I am loving this thread! I need to make a list of all mentioned here...for future getaways to the bookstore!
post #25 of 37
2/16/06 at 8:39pm
These are works of fiction I love:

Love For Lydia by H.E. Bates

Fathers and Sons By Ivan Turgenev


These are the most startling non-fiction books I have or am reading;

PowerDown By Richard Heinberg (about the coming energy crisis)

The Sibling Society By Robert Bly

Vaccinations: the People Speak By Neil Z. Miller

There are others....
post #26 of 37
2/16/06 at 9:27pm
I'm reading Oh, Pure and Radiant Heart by Lydia Millet. The 3 principal scientists of Manhattan Project turn up in the 21st century and are champions for peace. Its pretty funny.
post #27 of 37
2/18/06 at 12:48am
Late to this thread but for your next GC check out:

Ten Little Indians by Sherman Alexie

Amazing writer.
post #28 of 37
2/18/06 at 1:21pm
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Originally Posted by julesmom
Late to this thread but for your next GC check out:

Ten Little Indians by Sherman Alexie

Amazing writer.
I like him too!
post #29 of 37
2/19/06 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by ZeldasMom

I am currently reading Food Politics (I kind of have food on the brain ) by Marion Nestle. It's all about how the food industry gets people to eat food that isn't good for them.
I have that book on reserve at the library. I have food on the brain too!
The great books I am loving right now are, incidentally, foodie books also.
I love:
Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl
Untangling My Chopsticks: A Culinary Sojourn in Kyoto by Victoria Abbot Riccardi

Both have great writing, making me think about experiencing food in a total-body way. Highly recommended for anyone who cooks, or eats!


Lisa
post #30 of 37
2/19/06 at 9:39pm
'the bar sinister', sequel to pride & prejudice. imagine jane austen, er, not perishing a maiden lady & what she might've been able to come up with. like the best fan-fic ever. darcy/elisabeth. just imagining colin firth...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cus...254672-6360067
post #31 of 37
2/19/06 at 11:09pm
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"A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry
oh wow, I forgot about this book. It was AMAZING.
post #32 of 37
2/19/06 at 11:21pm
post #33 of 37
2/19/06 at 11:30pm
and lol, I was about to say I couldn't get into that Irving book for the life of me, but actually I did like that one - I just couldn't get into Son of the Circus or Until I Find You, and *then* I noticed your little typo, which makes it funny.
post #34 of 37
2/19/06 at 11:41pm


I just went and re-read my post. "Window". Oops. LOL

I LOVED that book. I thought it was fab.
post #35 of 37
2/20/06 at 4:17am
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Originally Posted by julesmom
Late to this thread but for your next GC check out:

Ten Little Indians by Sherman Alexie

Amazing writer.
I love Sherman! I still (sheesh) haven't read Ten Little Indians, but I have a signed hardcover. I think I'm too afraid to mess it up now...

I loved Reservation Blues! That would be my rec.

I've seen the guy speak twice, and he's hilarious. He comes off as really elitest, though. Must be some sort of writers ego.
post #36 of 37
2/21/06 at 1:11pm
just finished 'son of a witch', gregory maguire. sigh. (please, someone, tell me he's writing another.)
post #37 of 37
2/24/06 at 6:25am
i love the Shopaholic Series! its so hilarious and witty!
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