What are you currently reading??

**pacific breeze** · January 6th, 2008, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by Laurent

Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss

Yes, it really is about punctuation, but it really is a great book. Or maybe I'm more of a nerd than previously thought.

No, I enjoyed it, too.

Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje. Wonderful, as usual.

**Fluffy** · January 6th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

I cannot bear Ayn Rand.....when I was younger and my peers were discovering her and discussing her "philosophy" of objectivism, I used to want to poke a knitting needle in my ears....

She was also a friendly witness before the HUAC.....testifying against her friends

I've never read any of her books, but whenever I read about her the only impression that I get is that she was a very selfish person.

**buttmunch** · January 7th, 2008, 07:36 AM

Let's just say she's had a big impact on the conservative movement of recent years.

**Just Kill Me** · January 7th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Dixie Normos

^^Good Omens by Neil Gaimen and Terry Pratchet, everyone should read it, SO funny!

I've read that book at least once a year since I was 12; one of my all time favorites. I buy a bunch of copies and give them out at Xmas.

Also, regarding Rand... fucking over rated drivel. Seriously, I started reading her work thinking I should at least have knowledge of it... WHY?!?!?!?!

**Stella Galaxy** · January 8th, 2008, 05:11 PM

Just finshed "Sepulchre" by Kate Mosse - couldn't put it down.

My mother in law has just passed me a Tess Gerritsen book "The Surgeon" so thats tonight's bedtime reading!

**chartreuse** · January 12th, 2008, 09:00 AM

cunt: a declaration of independence by inga muscio

i LOVE this book; heard it was great & i totally agree that it is.

**greysfang** · January 13th, 2008, 07:29 PM

The Other Boelyn Girl by Philipa Gregory, its quite good.

**laynes** · January 18th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by greysfang

The Other Boelyn Girl by Philipa Gregory, its quite good.

Is this your first Philipa Gregory book? I picked up TOBG on a whim and absolutely loved it. Just wondering if her other books are as good?

Currently reading "Eleven Minutes" by Paulo Coelho.. EXCELLENT!

**buttmunch** · January 21st, 2008, 03:08 AM

Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin. Excellent book at four women from the 20's: Dorothy Parker (love her), Edna St. Vincent Millay (we'd have a blast ripping her apart these days), Zelda Fitzgerald and Edna Ferber (author of Showboat, etc). Really interesting to read about women breaking the mold and trying to live in what was very much a man's world then.

**cherrypye** · January 21st, 2008, 05:54 AM

"Soft Power" by Joseph Nye Jr. Great read!

Also reading, "Wary Partners: Diplomats and the Media" by David Pearce.

**sputnik** · January 21st, 2008, 06:00 AM

i'm reading the GR book club pick, the discomfort zone by jonathan franzen. started it this morning on the bus so i'm only a few pages in.

**bellini** · January 21st, 2008, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by greysfang

The Other Boelyn Girl by Philipa Gregory, its quite good.

I loved that book. I'm hoping the movie does not suck.

I just finished the Morton book. It was interesting but no bombshells. Way over-hyped.

I'm reading The Pillars of the Earth now. It is huge! But so far it's hooked me in.

**Mariesoleil** · January 21st, 2008, 03:56 PM

A book in French that is quite good. It's the third in a serie of 4. Reminds me of Outlander. It takes place in Scotland during the rebellion. I very rarely read in French, but I did this time as it came highly recommended.

**greysfang** · January 22nd, 2008, 02:32 PM

Yes, it was my first P. Gregory book and I've heard the movie is horrible.

**ariesallover** · January 23rd, 2008, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by buttmunch

Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin. Excellent book at four women from the 20's: Dorothy Parker (love her), Edna St. Vincent Millay (we'd have a blast ripping her apart these days), Zelda Fitzgerald and Edna Ferber (author of Showboat, etc). Really interesting to read about women breaking the mold and trying to live in what was very much a man's world then.

Just went on my Amazon hit list. This sounds fantastic. When I'm feeling off, I Google quotes from Parker and feel much better.