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Lance wrote: "I saw The Grand Budapest Hotel on Saturday. It's Wes Anderson at his most twee, a serio-comic adventure romp through the kind of hermetically-sealed world Anderson does so well.This one is a cand..."
A definite must see.
I am reading
Reads like a thriller.
Wally wrote: "Can anyone give me the name of a classic Steam Punk novella, novel, etc. I need to read one. Thanks. I would definately recommend
a great Steam Punk title. Also
I finished
. A superb biography of a complex actor
KOMET wrote: "Rick wrote: "have you read Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American WestKOMET? One of the greatest non-fiction books I have ever read."+++++++++++++++++++
Hi Rick,
While I have t..."
Looks right up my ally!! I have it on my TBR list. Thanks!!
I am now "into" the 15th Century England, France, Spain religious battles. So reading
. And
KOMET wrote: "Two days ago, we lost a most extraordinary man - writer, social/political activist (served as a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons for 50 years, during which time, he also served ..."Indeed. He was a very impressive man
I read his lengthy obituary in the nytimes
I seem to recall seeing him over the years on cspan's Prime Ministers Questions
Bunnie wrote: "A,why feel guilty--you read don't you? some people never pick up a book after high school.if you continue to read you will probably change the authors and type of books you read over time.i get ..."
superb advice, Bunnie!!
KOMET wrote: "I'm now engrossed in reading A World on Fire: An Epic History of Two Nations Divided" by Dr. Amanda Foreman. It's a magnus opus which highlights the British role --..."That is exactly the type of book I love..I have a huge collection of history..mostly into UK (1400- 1800) and US (Revolution to 1850)
have you read
KOMET? One of the greatest non-fiction books I have ever read
Barbara wrote: "I decided it was time for some classics (and I happened to see them in the library shelf) so I got The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner and [book:Slaughterhouse-Fiv..."can I be honest!! I find Faulkner wordy and...boring..sorry!!!!
. I am reading this well researched account of the attempts of exiled Catholics to bring down the Church of England. I am fascinated by the battles between the Papists and the Protestants in 15th Century England
Welcome to all our WONDERFUL new members!!!
Lance wrote: "I saw The Lunchbox, a charming Indian film showing how a misdirected tiffin box in Mumbai can change the lives of the people it touches.Irfan Khan (Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, The Namesake) ..."
I must watch that film!
I finished
. A very fast moving and excellent thriller. Currently reading
. I can already tell this is a winner. Superb characterizations. Great plot
KOMET wrote: "Rick wrote: I read a mini review of that book in The New Yorker. Looks facinating. Did notice if Cspan was filming the event? ..."++++++++++++++++++++++++
Hi Rick,
CSPAN BOOK TV featured last we..."
Super!! Much appreciated.
I finished this superb historical thriller. It deals with Columbus' 4th voyage and the lost treasures of the the destroyed second Temple in Israel. A most ingenious plot that never slows down
KOMET wrote: "I highly recommend the new book "Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America" by Annie Jacobsen. Sometime ago, ..."I read a mini review of that book in The New Yorker. Looks facinating. Did notice if Cspan was filming the event?
I cannot recommend Nebraska higher. A magnificent film! Bruce Dern is brilliant.
Marja wrote: "This is a little off topic, but I just watched an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour from 1962, starring JAMES MASON. Interestingly, he played the part of a mystery writer with mental problems. H..."Love that episode!!!
As usual. I am amazed at the variety and great skills of our member writers!! Thanks for all the super posts and links!
I am now reading three books...
