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Anne wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "I am reading The Invisible Man. It's an interesting story, a little different than I had expected, in a good way."
That's on my TBR. Love to know what you think of..."
I finished The Invisible Man and found it to be very entertaining. Wells mixes science-fiction with horror, and humor quite effectively. It's only 150 pages, so it was a quick read, too.
That's on my TBR. Love to know what you think of..."
I finished The Invisible Man and found it to be very entertaining. Wells mixes science-fiction with horror, and humor quite effectively. It's only 150 pages, so it was a quick read, too.
I just started Jellicoe Road for my real world September book club meeting. I'm loving it so far even though I'm completely confused about what is going on.
Can't believe how erotic Petals on the Wind is! I wonder just how scandalous the last 2 could possibly be! I'm now going to read This World We Live In
Is this another "creepy" book?
Jeannette wrote: "Is this another "creepy" book?"I checked the description, I think it would be too creepy for me (it sounds creepy), if I read something like that in the evening, I would never fall asleep.
I just finished (but I have not reviewed it yet) Out of My Mind. Absolutely loved the book, and totally loved Melody's voice. Probably will be a few days to write an adequate review, I loved the book so much, I really don't know where to begin and what to say (or what to say that will somehow show how much I loved this story). Also just finished (and still need to review) Anything But Typical, loved the book as well (and felt kind of intimidated and struck by how much I identified with Jason, how much his struggles reminded me of my own experiences at school, another reason why the review is not written yet and will likely take a few days or even longer, too close to home for me, but what a story).
Gundula wrote: "I just finished (but I have not reviewed it yet) Out of My Mind. Absolutely loved the book, and totally loved Melody's voice. Probably will be a few days to write an adequate revie..."Gundula, This is such a special book! I loved it too. Can't wait for your review; no pressure though.
Lisa wrote: "Gundula wrote: "I just finished (but I have not reviewed it yet) Out of My Mind. Absolutely loved the book, and totally loved Melody's voice. Probably will be a few days to write a..."I found it very special, it took me ages to read, simply because I kept rereading the best parts because I did not want the story to stop, to be over with. Hopefully, I will get a review written by the beginning of next week, but no promises, as I want the review to be extra-special and I want to address some of the negative reviews (I am sharpening my pen, ha, ha, ha).
Gundula wrote: "nd I want to address some of the negative reviews "There are negative reviews?! I'm shocked! Truly!
Lisa wrote: "Gundula wrote: "nd I want to address some of the negative reviews "There are negative reviews?! I'm shocked! Truly!"
Not a lot, but a few. One reviewer was "upset" that teachers were being criticised, wow.
Just finished This World We Live In and thought it was the best one out of the whole trilogy. I'm going to start A Secret Kept just to see if it is as good or compelling as Sarah's Key
I just finished Children of Tantalus: Niobe and Pelops and have already begun the next in the tilogy entitled The Road to Thebes: Niobe and Amphion. Who should read these books? those intersted in escaping into another world. That is exactly what I was looking for and got! The third book in the trilogy is entitled Arrows of Artemis: Niobe and Chloris. Here follows my spoiler-free GR review:http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Gundula wrote: "Not a lot, but a few. One reviewer was "upset" that teachers were being criticised, wow."Uhm. As though a whole profession of people are so perfect they're immune to criticism?! Ack!
Lisa wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Not a lot, but a few. One reviewer was "upset" that teachers were being criticised, wow."Uhm. As though a whole profession of people are so perfect they're immune to criticism?! Ack!"
Annoying, isn't it and that will certainly not cause positive change, sigh.
Right now, I'm reading Angels & Demons by Dan Brown because I think it makes for a good summer read. I also started Kiowa Trailby Louis L'Amour because I've been wanting to get into westerns. If any of you have any recommendations, I would love to hear them!
Jeanette, Lonesome Dove is a book that will be enjoyed by just about everyone. You have to meet Gus. After I read that book I was inspired for awhile to name my next dog Gus, but nope I chose Oscar instead! It is a book that has everything about the West. You can tick off the events one by one. Think of what should happen in a Western, make a list, and that is what will happen. It is fun. There is a follow up, but one book was enough! I gave it four stars.
I haven't read it, but I know most of the story, and all of the "good" bits. We tend to read highlights out loud from our favorite books at the dinner table. My husband didn't care as much for the books after Lonesome Dove.
I'm reading The Guardian By Nicholas Sparks. So incredibly good!!
Jeannette wrote: "Is this another "creepy" book?"
My book? I haven't had time to read, but so far it has creepy potential.
My book? I haven't had time to read, but so far it has creepy potential.
Well, don't call me when you get stuck under the bed..... lol
Jeanette, but you haven't met Gus in person!
Chrissie wrote: "Jeanette, but you haven't met Gus in person!"
true!
true!
Lisa wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Not a lot, but a few. One reviewer was "upset" that teachers were being criticised, wow."Uhm. As though a whole profession of people are so perfect they're immune to criticism?! Ack!"
I just wanted to note that as a teacher I'm more than well-aware of my many perfections & certainly do not think I am above criticism.
However, teacher-bashing has become a national pastime. Some people may be becoming overly sensitive as a result of it. After all, it's always so easy to point out where people fail & people rarely even understand what good teaching actually is, let alone discuss it.
At most, people discuss high scores or flashy projects. I don't care if people are not interested in the daily, often boring, deep work we do but it's tiresome to constantly be mocked.
Ellie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Not a lot, but a few. One reviewer was "upset" that teachers were being criticised, wow."Uhm. As though a whole profession of people are so perfect they're immune to ..."
The author actually shows both good and bad teachers in her book, and while some of the bad teachers might a a bit non-nuanced and overly simplified as villains, I have actually had teachers like that when I was a t school (as well as some very good teachers). If the author had only portrayed negative examples of teachers, I could understand the criticism, but she shows both good and bad teachers.
I wasn't suggesting the author was wrong at all in her criticism or unbalanced in her handling of the situation just why some of us have become overly sensitive about criticism.Believe me, I had more than my share of bad teachers who tend to be more memorable than the teachers who were good but not sensational.
Ellie wrote: "I wasn't suggesting the author was wrong at all in her criticism or unbalanced in her handling of the situation just why some of us have become overly sensitive about criticism.Believe me, I had ..."
I had one who told me that the other kids did not like me because I was too lazy to get rid of my "horrible German accent."
Awful!I had one who told me because my family weren't eastern European Jews, I couldn't learn to speak French. She said even if you were 3rd or 4th generation, your mouth was better built for it.
Ellie wrote: "Awful!I had one who told me because my family weren't eastern European Jews, I couldn't learn to speak French. She said even if you were 3rd or 4th generation, your mouth was better built for it."
That's just a s bad, where do people get these ideas from? A great way to make encourage language learning, not.
Ellie, I love teachers, even though I had a few "bad" ones. And I'm sorry to hear there is teacher bashing. But in this book/some books, there is reason to criticize. Nobody is perfect, and there are good & mediocre & bad workers in every profession. I had aspirations to be a teacher at one point and am a fan of teachers. So, good for you. What subjects/level do you teach?
I work with high school students with autism. The past year, I've been teaching English.I'm constantly & massively insecure about my teaching-generally me anyway but Mayor Bloomberg has not helped.
Ellie wrote: "I work with high school students with autism"
You are someone I would like to have coffee with and chat.
You are someone I would like to have coffee with and chat.
I've just started the first book in a new series (Dissolution by C.J. Sansom) about an investigator during the time of Henry VIII in England. It's starting out slow, but I'm getting into it. Another one of my book clubs has chosen The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and I have to say that I am so far not impressed. I'm still chugging along with it, though.
I'm doing rereads: The Phantom Tollbooth for the Children's Books group, and starting next Sunday Harry Potter Boxset. Also, I'm waiting for a First Reads book: Breaking Night: A Memoir, and if that comes in the next couple days I'll read that before next Sunday. Been waiting weeks so it's likely not to arrive within a couple days. I'm not rereading as much since I joined Goodreads. There are too many books I've not yet read that I want to read.
I'm reading Heartless. I picked this up as a free read from Pixel of Ink. If you haven't liked them on Facebook (Pixel of Ink) then you really should.The story is interesting but the jury is still out. It is different from my normal reading but it is still holding my attention, so we shall see.
Just finished
but I can't start a new book, sadly, because I have huge biology test in August 16th, so -
1. pls wish me GOOD LUCK
2. I gotta study till I pass the test
After the test (please please please let it be good!) I will probably start reading
GOOD LUCK Danna!! What program of study are you testing for?
I'm waiting for my Harry Potter reread set to start on Sunday, so I'm reading a bunch of picture books, will try to read some Goodreads members' writing, and I'm reading and will try to finish Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health. ETA: As I'm busily consuming a chocolate midnight cake from Sugar Plum vegan bakery. Not very healthy!!! Ah well.
Felicia wrote: "I'm reading Heartless. I picked this up as a free read from Pixel of Ink. If you haven't liked them on Facebook (Pixel of Ink) then you really should...."
Thanks, Felicia, I'll check it out. I'm curious to hear what you think about Heartless, too.
Thanks, Felicia, I'll check it out. I'm curious to hear what you think about Heartless, too.
Lisa wrote: "I'm waiting for my Harry Potter reread set to start on Sunday, so I'm reading a bunch of picture books, will try to read some Goodreads members' writing, and I'm reading and will try to finish [boo..."I will be joining you with that, ha. I broke down and bought a new HP set at Indigo (I could not resist the price, less than 60.00 dollars Canadian for the entire paperback set and free shipping). SO as soon as the books arrive, I will be joining and I hopefully will not get distracted with and by other readings/books.
Lisa wrote: "Gundula, Hooray!!! I'm so happy!"So am I, I just hope the books don't get stuck in the mail, they were supposedly mailed this morning :-) (and I also purchased a copy of "Out of My Mind" the librarian said I was signing it out too much and I should give others a chance, ha.)
Gundula wrote: "and I also purchased a copy of "Out of My Mind" the librarian said I was signing it out too much and I should give others a chance, ha."Ha! That is a good one to own. Great book!
Lisa wrote: "Gundula wrote: "and I also purchased a copy of "Out of My Mind" the librarian said I was signing it out too much and I should give others a chance, ha."Ha! That is a good one to own. Great book!"
I was going to wait until it came out in paperback, but the pre-order price was almost as expensive as the hardback, so I decided I was not going to wait.
I just started this! so far i love it!
I have three books I am trying to finish before my Harry potter re-read, The Pharaoh's Secret. Mr. Popper's Penguinsand Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris. Well, at least I own one and the others I can recheck out two more times.
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I wanted to fall into a story and learn about a different time. Now I am reading Children of Tantalus: Niobe and Pelops, with the hope that I will get total immersion. I very much enjoyed Jocasta: The Mother-Wife of Oedipus. I hope I will be similarly pleased.
I know, I know....... I do not read books in a series. Children of Tantalus is just that, but there is always a first for everything. Each book can be read alone. With this in mind, I am willing to try. Now I hope to fall into the Bronze Age, ie 1350 BC in what is today the region around Greece and Turkey. I will also learn some ancient myths. I hope. I want to empathize with the characters. All of this is what I want from this book. Given the reviews I have read, I think all this may be achieved.