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Sarah's Reading List - Dec2009-Dec2010
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one of my major goals is to finish reading the bible this year - i understand the goals are personal landmarks, but is there a standard as to whether or not that counts as one book? or is each, well, book in it counted as a book?is matthew a book? or is the bible a book?
The rules are as you make them. If you want to count them separately, go right ahead. If you want to count it as one overall book, you can do that too.
I've finished reading On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, and really enjoyed it. It's not too often that I finish a book and find myself looking forward to reading it again, but that was the case with this one.
another book! i was eager to read this one at christmastime... it seemed strange to do so at any other time of year :)Christmas in British Columbia: Heartwarming legends, tales and traditions, by Rich Mole
I live in BC and have for the last 20 years, so it was a really interesting read because I could connect it with the life that I knew. Unless other people were from around here, or had an interest in the area, I'm not sure it would be quite as interesting.
Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur GoldenI promised myself I would read this book before seeing the movie, and I did! :)
Sarahelizabeth wrote: "Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur GoldenI promised myself I would read this book before seeing the movie, and I did! :)"
I loved the movie. I didn't read the book. Let us know how the movie compares to the book.
Sarahelizabeth wrote: "another book! i was eager to read this one at christmastime... it seemed strange to do so at any other time of year :)Christmas in British Columbia: Heartwarming legends, tales and traditions, b..."
Oh that sounds like a good book, I think I will add it to my list and read next holiday season. I too live in BC.
Happy New Year to you!
re: memoirs of a geishaXavier wrote:
I loved the movie. I didn't read the book. Let us..."
I enjoyed the movie, but not as much as the book. It's always strange seeing what elements were changed in the movie versions of stories. Sometimes they do make sense (the big change in the watchmen), but some of the ones in MOAG did not seem necessary (I'll happily talk about these with people in pm, but I don't want to put spoilers here).
I also thought the protaganist was made a lot more assertive, and seemed to have more of a western set of ideals and methods for achieving her goals than she did in the book.
All in all though, both were good fun!
ooops! didn't update for a bit, and also have gotten a bit behind...Garth Ennis - Preacher: War in the Sun
I am loving this series.
Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughter-House-Five
A really interesting read, unlike any other book I've come across, but still accessable.
Ondaatje, Michael - In the Skin of a Lion
Beautifully written, with fascinating historical pieces and viewpoints.
Charles Frazier - Cold MountainI really enjoyed this book - beautifully written and satisfying.
Barbara Hodgson - Dreaming of East: Western Women and the Exotic Allure of the OrientMark Blake - Stone Me: The Wit and Wisdom of Keith Richards
Oscar Wilde - The Happy Prince and Other Storiesvery sweet little stories, and very well written
Louisa May Alcott - An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving and Other StoriesDr. Arthur Sokoloff - Life Without Stress: The Far Eastern Antidote to Tension and Anxiety
Gavin Edwards - 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy and Other Misheard LyricsRichard Bolles - The Job-Hunter's Survival Guide: How to Find a Rewarding Job Even When "There Are No Jobs"
Shelly Branch, Sue Callaway - What Would Jackie Do?: An Inspired Guide to Distinctive Living
Alice Sebold - The Lovely Bonesvery mixed feelings about this book - would be interested in talking with people about it
Samantha Ettus - The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do
Pete Brown - Man Walks into a Pub: A Sociable History of Beerloved this book!
informative and very well written! good fun!
Richard Hooker - Mash: A Novel About Three Army DoctorsGarth Ennis - Preacher: Salvation
Joss Whedon - Serenity Vol. 1: Those Left Behind
Gossip Girl - Cecily von ZiegesarUnclutter Your Life - Transforming your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Space - Katherine Gibson
We Are Witnesses: Five Diaries Of Teenagers Who Died In The Holocaust - Jacob Boas
this group seems like a great idea - i look forward to getting to know you guys :)
1. On the Road - Jack Kerouac
2. Christmas in British Columbia: Heartwarming legends, tales and traditions - Rich Mole
3. Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden
4. Preacher: War in the Sun - Garth Ennis/Steve Dillon
5. In the Skin of a Lion - Michael Ondaatje
6. Slaughter-House-Five - Kurt Vonnegut
7. Cold Mountain - Charles Frazier
8. Dreaming of East: Western Women and the Exotic Allure of the Orient - Barbara Hodgson
9. Stone Me: The Wit and Wisdom of Keith Richards - Mark Blake
10. The Happy Prince and Other Stories - Oscar Wilde
11. An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving and Other Stories - Louisa May Alcott
12. Life Without Stress: The Far Eastern Antidote to Tension and Anxiety - Dr. Arthur Sokoloff
13. 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy and Other Misheard Lyrics - Gavin Edwards
14. What Would Jackie Do?: An Inspired Guide to Distinctive Living - Shelly Branch and Sue Callaway
15. The Job-Hunter's Survival Guide: How to Find a Rewarding Job Even When "There Are No Jobs" - Richard Bolles
16. The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
17. The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do - Samantha Ettus
18. Man Walks into a Pub: A Sociable History of Beer - Pete Brown
19. Mash: A Novel About Three Army Doctors - Richard Hooker
20. Salvation (Preacher, #7) - Garth Ennis
21. Serenity Vol. 1: Those Left Behind - Joss Whedon
22. Gossip Girl - Cecily von Ziegesar
23. Unclutter Your Life - Transforming your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Space - Katherine Gibson
24. We Are Witnesses: Five Diaries Of Teenagers Who Died In The Holocaust - Jacob Boas