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In Nixon's Web: A Year in the Crosshairs of Watergate (Hardcover) by L. Patrick Gray, Ed Gray bookshelves: currently-reading |
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America: The Next Chapter: Tough Questions and Straight Answers (Hardcover) by Chuck Hagel bookshelves: currently-reading |
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Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History (Hardcover) by Ted Sorensen bookshelves: to-read |
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (Paperback) by Michael Chabon bookshelves: fiction |
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recommended for: Closeted carnies.
read in May, 2008 
Nathan said:
"I did not get this book. First of all, there was too much gay rape. Second, not enough cocaine. Also, I do not like cartoons. This book could be renamed Superman Had Daddy Issues and nobody would know the difference, except the people who read it, wh...more
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The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire (Hardcover) by Matt Taibbi bookshelves: to-read |
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What does Bilbo actually have in his pocket while playing the riddle game with Gollum under the Misty Mountains? The Hobbit see if you know the answer » | |||||||||||
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Erin's
review of Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001:
"I got this book for free by reviewing a chapter of a writing textbook for some publisher. It sat on my shelf for a year and a half while I scraped together the courage to actually read it. At 500 page" ...read more » | |||||||||||
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Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years (Hardcover) by David Talbot bookshelves: biography, cia, history, history-crime, history-politics |
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recommended for: Gerald Posner's PA.
read in February, 2008
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"David Talbot's 'Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years' is a study of the relationship between John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. Specifically, the book focuses on Robert Kennedy's apparently firm belief that his brother was killed as...more
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Nathan's favorite quotes
"I think God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability."
— Oscar Wilde
— Oscar Wilde
"If you pick up a starving dog and make him properous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man."
— Mark Twain
— Mark Twain
"Pain or damage don't end the world. Or despair, or fucking beatings. The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man...and give some back."
— Al Swearingen (David Milch)
— Al Swearingen (David Milch)
"It was the first time I was ever in love, and I learned a lot. Before that I'd never even thought about killing myself."
— Steven Wright
— Steven Wright
"Sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here."
— Melvin Udall
— Melvin Udall
Nathan's writing
How to Spot Nathan's Former Lovers or Catherine Knows Full Well I'm no Emo (Reference)
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updated 01/01/2008 09:39PM
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A guide to recognizing my former lovers on Good Reads who may take issue with my genius.
Either or Orr: A Unanimous Declaration of Personal Solidarity with Myself (Nonfiction)
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updated 12/22/2007 03:25AM
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Run away to Sweden, Yossarian. And I'll stay here and persevere.
10 Requirements You Must Meet Before I Will Accept Your "Friend"ship (Nonfiction)
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updated 12/22/2007 02:53AM
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Why would you sign up for Goodreads if you've only read five books?
James Jesus Angleton, Edward Jay Epstein, and People I'm Not Interested In (History)
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updated 12/11/2007 09:42AM
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If you're going to be pretentious, please include the proper modifiers.
Nathan's groups (recent posts)
Movies We've Just Watched
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A chance in quick form to give your recent impressions of a movie you just watched--on the big screen or on dvd. Good or bad; life-changing or just s...more
Banned Books
— 652 members
— last activity 2 hours, 43 min ago
To celebrate our love of reading books that people see fit to ban in this glorious nation.
What's The Name of That Book???
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Can't remember the title of a book you read a while back? Come post a description on our message board and we can try to help each other out.
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Books I Loathed
— 876 members
— last activity 9 hours, 16 min ago
This is a public forum for people to kvetch (cleanly, please) about books they absolutely hated, and for others to respond. Though nonfiction is certa...more
World War 2 buffs
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— last activity 4 days ago, 05:45AM
Just what the title says, mac. Probably one of the only wars in history which came as closely to being a war of good versus evil (or was it? discuss!)...more
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You are lucky!! I would love to see him speak, even if he was worn out, I'm sure he was incredible! I demand pictures, Heller!
260 days to go!
geeze, who's counting?!?!
Thanks... I agree, dogs, cats, and rabid raccoons are better than most people for sure.
speaking of people who suck, our friend has 266 days left.
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321 days left in the reign of Bush.
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thnkxz 4 liking my poetry!
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Hey Nathan,
I've seen Sedaris a couple of times in Charlotte. He's great and he keeps me in stitches! Can't wait for his next appearance...L
You are lucky!! I would love to see him speak, even if he was worn out, I'm sure he was incredible! I demand pictures, Heller!
260 days to go!
geeze, who's counting?!?!
Thanks... I agree, dogs, cats, and rabid raccoons are better than most people for sure.
speaking of people who suck, our friend has 266 days left.
:)
321 days left in the reign of Bush.
;)
thnkxz 4 liking my poetry!-y^zz¡3
Hey Nathan,
I've seen Sedaris a couple of times in Charlotte. He's great and he keeps me in stitches! Can't wait for his next appearance...L
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