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Interesting, Bruce. I'm over half-way through Just Kids
, which gives a nice background to the art movement in NYC during the late '60s, early '70s.
Sera wrote: "Interesting, Bruce. I'm over half-way through Just Kids, which gives a nice background to the art movement in NYC during the late '60s, early '70s."Sera: Before beginning "Where the Heart Beats," I knew little about John Cage. As for the other artists mentioned in the book, I had a passing familiarity only. I bought the book based on a couple of reviews. Something about the reviews—I can't tell you what it was—intrigued me enough to get the book. Am glad I did.
Read several positive reviews of "Just Kids." How far into the book are you, and what's your opinion so far?
Sounds excellent! I am a little over halfway through JK. I like it, because it shows the commitment that artists have to their craft to point that they will go hungry, live on the street, etc. Smith lived in the midst of some the greats during that time - Warhol, Hendrix and Joplin to name a few. Her kindred spirit was Robert Maplethorpe, who was quite an interesting character in his own right. I am enjoying it and would recommend it if you have interest.
Bruce, I don't know much about Cage either and will add this book to my TBR.
I've been waiting for Gone Girl - I think I'm currently #4 on the waiting list.I'm reading
, which is a biography. So far it's very interesting.
LynnB wrote: "I've been waiting for Gone Girl - I think I'm currently #4 on the waiting list.I'm reading
, which is a biography. So far it's very interesting."I own Cleopatra but haven't read it yet. I've heard good things.
GG will be worth the wait, hopefully. The book is getting much hype so that I hope it won't be a let down for you.
LynnB wrote: "I've been waiting for Gone Girl - I think I'm currently #4 on the waiting list.I'm reading
, which is a biography. So far it's very interesting."I've got both Cleopatra—which I've had awhile—and Gone Girl. Neither of which I'm itching to read now. Gotta be in the mood. Sometimes fiction beckons me; other times history or memoir, two of my other favorites.
Please share your experience of Cleopatra.
Sera wrote: "LynnB wrote: "I've been waiting for Gone Girl - I think I'm currently #4 on the waiting list.I'm reading
, which is a biography. So far it's very interesting."I ow..."
I read "Gone Girl" author's previous novel, which I enjoyed, and is, what should I call it, offbeat, off kilter, something like that. A review of which is in amazon.com. So, I know a little of what to expect, I think, when I get to "Gone Girl."
Flynn is full of surprises - that's for sure.
I'm so excited, I finally started
. I also couldn't help myself and downloaded
, when I saw there was no waiting list for the ebook. It feels so good to be enjoying my books again!
Yay, Lisa! Welcome back to the wonderful world of reading.I just started The Beautiful and Damned
on audio.
Just starting the audio of The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh and continuing reading Vanity Fair.
LynnB wrote: "I've been waiting for Gone Girl - I think I'm currently #4 on the waiting list.I'm reading
, which is a biography. So far it's very interesting."Seeing this cover reminded me how tired I am of all the recent book covers with women in silhouette. Anybody else noticing it being overdone of late?
Betsy wrote: "Seeing this cover reminded me how tired I am of all the recent book covers with women in silhouette. Anybody else noticing it being overdone of late? "I hadn't thought about it, but you're right. There have been a lot.
Betsy wrote: "LynnB wrote: "I've been waiting for Gone Girl - I think I'm currently #4 on the waiting list.I'm reading
, which is a biography. So far it's very interesting."Seei..."
I hadn't thought about it either, but agree. It lacks creativity in my opinion.
I just started GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE NORTHWEST, ANTHONY RAVALLI, S.J., 1812-1884 by Lucylle H. Evans. I loved biography or history and this one has both from the Oregon Territory.
and listening to
Laurie wrote: "This week, I'm reading The Orchardist, 
. Has anyone here read this novel?"I haven't read it, but I just downloaded it this week. There are too many new books out that I want to read.
Lisa wrote: "Laurie wrote: "This week, I'm reading The Orchardist, . Has anyone here read this novel?"I haven't read it, but I just downloaded it this week. There are too many new b..."
I know! I just brought home this one, but also
,
,
, and
-- I don't know which to read next, and I'm sure I won't finish them all by the 3-week due date at the library.
@Laurie - I have
too! I've had a few friends who think this is great book.
I'm reading the 5th book in the Gretchen Lowell series
.
Lisa wrote: "@Laurie - I have too! I've had a few friends who think this is great book."Lisa, I loved this book -- read the whole book yesterday, so captivating. Enjoy :)
Starting The Age of Insight: The Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind and Brain from Vienna 1900 to the Present
and Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions
.
Laurie, I will definitely be moving it up on my reading list. Thanks for your endorsement.
Reading
....amazing how quickly one can whip through a big book if the reading is great!!
Karen wrote: "I just started
"I've been eyeing that one -- it looks interesting. I'm going to be watching for your review!
I am starting The Ego Tunnel: The Science of the Mind and the Myth of the Self
, which a GR friend recommended to me.
LynnB wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just started"I've been eyeing that one -- it looks interesting. I'm going to be watching for your review!"
me too
Sophie's Choice, always wanted to read it and finally doing so...listening to 11/23/63 in the car
I'm reading
with the mystery book club and
on audio.
I'm reading
for my Barnes & Noble book club. It's an interesting mix of fantasy and mystery.
Sounds great, Linda. I have FOG but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I enjoying reading Ken Follett from time to time.
I just started Persuader. I haven't read Lee Child in ages so it's interesting for me to see what Jack's been up since I last left him.
Just started The Orphan Master's Son. I also have Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, queued up on my Kindle as a companion read.
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I'm captivated by the believe in self and the artistic vision—some may call it conceit— the dogged persistence, the inspiration transmitted by the book's writer, of Cage and the other artists written about.
I'm not an artist, nor aspire to be one, but I'm enjoying learning about the American arts movements—music, dance, literature, and theater—energized by European artistic great emigrating to America from before WWI through the Cold War.
At about page 125.