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Sep 24, 2013 02:32PM
LOL. Welcome Kerri. I'd say you're in ;)
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One of my favourite film director is the italian Nanni Moretti who in one of his best film, maybe his best of all, "Caro diario" goes around Rome in a "vespa" (italian type of motorbike, famous in Roman Holiday becaused used by Gregory Peck and Audry Hepburn); at a certain point he stops at a red light next to a very expensive sport car - something like a Porsche or a Maserati - and tells the driver "I think I'll always agree with a MINORITY of people". The light turns green and the driver drives away looking sort of pissed off.
LIKE Laura! Long live the individual.
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Actually the whole quotation runs like this "Io credo nelle persone, però non credo nella maggioranza delle persone. Mi sà che mi troverò sempre a mio agio e d'accordo con una minoranza..." [I belive in people, not in the majority of them. I think I'll always feel at ease and agree with a MINORITY of people"]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvrRF6...
Hi all, I found this group by chance and I sort of invited myself in. I live in Italy with my husband and my beloved kindle reader and when I'm not reading a write on a blog (about books of course :) ). I hope I've not been too much intrusive and I can find a place here.
Valetta, you are very welcome to join our group, and join in with any of the group reads and conversations!
Welcome to the book club valetta! Enjoy your stay and happy reading! :-)
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Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading at the moment, when driven by curiousity I was snooping through your bookshelves ;) Are you actually reading it in German?
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Oh 'autoinvitarti'!! Love that word. I will 'autoinvitare' myself to as much things as possible in the future;) (and Valetta, we're very glad you did)
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To practise with it Jenny why don't you "autoinviti" yourself to Italy? Last month or so to see my splendid huge house!
Oh I will Laura!! In fact I am already trying real hard to think about the best time to do it;) I might not be before February/March though (which is the exact time I was in Rome two years ago, having a 'jewish artichoke' in the loveliest cantina in the jewish part of the town and stumbeling over Caravaggios and Bellinis everywhere) Could you arrange for some spring to happen by then? ;))))
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Spring will be coming in march, in Rome at least; Perugia can be still cold, but you never know!
I hope to have moved by then, even if things look more complicated than at the beginning, but as I was saying, I'll a spare room also in my "supposedly" new house. So ypu'll be wellcome whenever you like!!!
Jenny wrote: "Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading at the moment, when driven by curiousity I was snooping through your booksh..."Yes, I'm actually reading it in German, I always wanted to learn German so I took an evening course for three years. Unfortunately I've not time to attend it anymore but I don't want to forget everything I learned and I think that reading can be a good way to do it! I decided to start with Harry Potter since I already read it in italian and english, so I thought it could be easier as a first attempt. I've already read the first book of the series and now I'm midway through the second, even if I had to abandon it for a while :)
LauraT wrote: "Welcome Valetta! Glad to have unother italian with us! You did really well in "autoinvitarti"ing and we'll be glad to see you around chatting about books"Grazie :D
Valetta wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading at the moment, when driven by curiousity I was snooping throu..."Nice! It is hard to keep a language fresh if you don't have the chance to speak it regularly, so if ever you need refreshment, I am at your service für eine kleine Unterhaltung auf Deutsch ;)
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Mein deutch ist alles fergessen!!! So I'll get back to english. I'm really impressed with you reading in german Valetta!
Jenny wrote: "Valetta wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading at the moment, when driven by curiousity I wa..."Thanks! You are right, it's really hard not having the chance to speak it regularly, so I'll certainly take you up on it!
LauraT wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Valetta wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading at the moment, when driven by c..."Well, there is nothing to be impressed with really! I spend half my time looking looking up words in the dictionary, my german vocabulary is still so poor :(
Valetta wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Valetta wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading at the moment, w..."What is impressive is that you take the time and effort to "spend half my time looking looking up words in the dictionary"!
Leslie wrote: "Valetta wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Valetta wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Welcome Valetta! I couldn't help but notice that you've added the German edition of the Harry Potter book you are reading ..."Hehehehe, sometimes it is tiresome but it's also fun! But otherwise I would never improve my vocabulary.
Hi y'all. I'm Aaron, an avid reader from Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm 43, love to act, write, hike, sail, screw, paint, collect coins and ducks, listen to great music, watch great films and spend time with my friends and family here in our little coal mining town, Sydney Mines.
I'm a HUGE Stephen King fan. Read Joyland and Dr.Sleep. Both outstanding.
I'm also random and a sarcastic bastard at times, so I beg your forgiveness up front.
:)
I'm a HUGE Stephen King fan. Read Joyland and Dr.Sleep. Both outstanding.
I'm also random and a sarcastic bastard at times, so I beg your forgiveness up front.
:)
Welcome Aaron! No need to tell you to jump right in as you have already which is great, just help a dim German out here: You collect coins with ducks? (google tells me it's a Canadian speciality) Or coins and ducks? In which case I really want to know why and how many and in fact I find the idea so charming I kind of want to go off and build a little pond in my (non-existent) back yard and start a little collection of my own.I've never managed to really get into Stephen King personally (but also haven't tried to after "Carrie" and "The Girl who loved Tom Gordon") but we have a small but dedicated Stephen King fan base here that I am sure you'll meet pretty soon. If I am not mistaken there's a readalong for one of his books in December too.
Thanks, Jenny! Why waste time with formalities, right?:)
I collect rare coins and silver, wooden and gold ducks. Some have feathers, others just shine.
My Dad was in Germany when he was in the army back in the 60's. He had a great time there.
The Mallard is a Canadian symbol/specialty duck. We live near a fabulous duck pond and visit them often.
I have over 30 ducks of varying shapes and sizes. I think building a duck pond would be a terrific idea, and in your own back yard. Not many think of ducks as collectibles, but I'm proud of my collection.
Oh, you have to read some King, Jenny. He's outstanding!
Look forward to meeting the King fan base.
Great to meet you!!
I collect rare coins and silver, wooden and gold ducks. Some have feathers, others just shine.
My Dad was in Germany when he was in the army back in the 60's. He had a great time there.
The Mallard is a Canadian symbol/specialty duck. We live near a fabulous duck pond and visit them often.
I have over 30 ducks of varying shapes and sizes. I think building a duck pond would be a terrific idea, and in your own back yard. Not many think of ducks as collectibles, but I'm proud of my collection.
Oh, you have to read some King, Jenny. He's outstanding!
Look forward to meeting the King fan base.
Great to meet you!!
Aaron wrote: "Thanks, Jenny! Why waste time with formalities, right?:)I collect rare coins and silver, wooden and gold ducks. Some have feathers, others just shine.
My Dad was in Germany when he was in the ar..."
Enjoy the group Aaron and look forward to chatting about Stephen King.
I made a massive start on under the dome then the TV program started so I put it on my to finish shelf and cracked on with other books. So as well as wanting to finish that one I have 11/22/63 on my bookshelf waiting to be read.
Aaron wrote: "Thanks, Jenny! Why waste time with formalities, right?:)I collect rare coins and silver, wooden and gold ducks. Some have feathers, others just shine.
My Dad was in Germany when he was in the ar..."
Welcome to the group, Aaron! Hope you enjoy all the different discussions and group reads. I have read only one Stephen King book, "Under the Dome", but would like to read some more - like Tracey, I have 11/22/63 to read at home.
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My husband LOVES king, I definitly need to look more into him!
@Tracey
Thank you, I will. I look forward to discussing King as well. "Under The Dome" is one King book I have yet to read. 11/22/63 is a modern masterpiece of literature. Be sure to read Pet Sematary, Gerald's Game, It, and Rose Madder. Then Joyland and Dr.Sleep...and also The Shining.
@Shirley and Laura
Great to meet you both and look forward to going KING on all of you. Everyone should read the KING!!:)
Thank you, I will. I look forward to discussing King as well. "Under The Dome" is one King book I have yet to read. 11/22/63 is a modern masterpiece of literature. Be sure to read Pet Sematary, Gerald's Game, It, and Rose Madder. Then Joyland and Dr.Sleep...and also The Shining.
@Shirley and Laura
Great to meet you both and look forward to going KING on all of you. Everyone should read the KING!!:)
Hi Aaron! I've read a bit of Stephen King: The Shining, Carrie and The Stand. And I'd like to read more by him, so feel free to drop a recommendation any time!
I have read The Stand
It
Carrie
Salems lot
The Eyes of the Dragon
Needful things
also I think I remember reading The Tommy Knockers when it first came out but I don't think I finished it
I recommend:
IT
Pet Sematary
Insomnia
Carrie
Gerald's Game
The Dark Half
Cell
Desperation
The Regulators
Cujo
The Tommyknockers
Rage
Thinner
Bag Of Bones
Dr. Sleep
Joyland
The Mist
IT
Pet Sematary
Insomnia
Carrie
Gerald's Game
The Dark Half
Cell
Desperation
The Regulators
Cujo
The Tommyknockers
Rage
Thinner
Bag Of Bones
Dr. Sleep
Joyland
The Mist
Thank you Alannah and Leslie! Glad to be a part of this truly amazing group.
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IT
Pet Sematary
Insomnia
Carrie
Gerald's Game
The Dark Half
Cell
Desperation
The Regulators
Cujo
The Tommyknockers
Rage
Thinner
Bag Of Bones
Dr. Sleep
Joyland
The Mist"
I'll see what I can do!!!
Welcome aaron. I'm a stephen king fan too but have only read a few of his books so far. My faves are eyes of the dragon, thestand, cycle of the werewolf, pet sematary, salem's lot, night shift, joyland and blockade billy. Those are the ones that I have read and finished by him. I hope to read under the dome in november. My fave author is sherrilyn kenyonthough. Welcome to the book club . :-)
Hi Everyone! I am so glad that i found Goodreads when i searched for poetry through goggle. (gotta love Google lol. Im here because i would love for as many people to read my book of poems and because i love to read books. I love R.L. Stine all of his books but definitively love the Fear Street Saga...i love horror the most. I am 35 mother of 2 beautiful daughters 11 and 8 and they love to read too. Ive been writing poetry since 1991 and i am still going strong. I have well over 300 poems. I am so happy to be here.
Welcome to the book club Trish Marie. Enjoy your stay. I love the Fear Street series too. Reading for pleasure rocks!
Hi Trish Marie, and welcome! Hope you'll like it here, and please feel free to jump right into the discussions ;)Just a side note: we - after thinking about it for quite a while - decided on a rather strict no-self-promotion policy. I know this can be frustrating for people writing themselves, and this is not at all meant to stop you from talking about your love for writing, it is merely designed to stop people from using this group as a platform for self-promotion - a line you haven't crossed, don't worry, I just felt I should point it out.
So again: welcome!! And please forgive my lengthy explanation.
Hello, all! I'm Faye, I'm from Canada, and reading good literature is my lifelong passion. I've seen some familiar names here, and a lot of your group reads are by authors I love, so I feel as though I'll fit right in here. :)
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Where in Canada are you? Canada is one of my dreamland!!!
I'm sure you'll fit in perfectly!!!
Hi LauraT! I'm in southern Ontario, near Toronto. Canada was always my mother's dreamland, too, which is how I came to be born here. :)Thanks!
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