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AmericanExile
Joined: 04 May 2009
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At the same time I read Don Quixote so you just reminded me of that. If you're looking for a classic that you haven't already read pick that one up. So funny, so good. |
It is the oldest example I know of where media is blamed for the actions of people. Noone ever talks about that. Always with the windmills. |
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asams
Joined: 17 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Just finished The Brooklyn Follies and The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster. Great author. Started on The Book of Illusions last night and Oracle Night is next in the queue. If anyone has any Paul Auster books they're looking to sell I would be glad to take them off your hands.
Also reading a biography of Mao Zedong but put it on hold to read Auster. |
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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I downloaded a PDF copy of Richard Dawkins latest book, 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' I haven't read much because I find it uncomfortable reading a computer monitor for too long. |
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The Gipkik
Joined: 30 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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The Architecture of Happiness--it's more about architecture, which I really like
Watership Down--one of the best
The Dawn of Modern Korea--really good |
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bluelake
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I've just finished reading most everything by Bernard Cornwell (I have a small amount to go on one of his earlier works, Redcoat); take a look at his books: http://www.bernardcornwell.net He's the master of historical novels. I really want to download the audiobook version of his newest work, The Burning Land, but I can't get it here in Korea (even when using a proxy site). |
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richardlang
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm reading The Second Shift on my girlfriend's advice. She's studying aesthetics and philosophy at SNU's graduate school. |
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asams
Joined: 17 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:29 am Post subject: |
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I've read The Book of Illusions and Oracle Night by Paul Auster, The Trial by Franz Kafka and Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer since last Sunday.
I would definitely recommend any of these books. |
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AmericanExile
Joined: 04 May 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:43 am Post subject: |
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| bluelake wrote: |
| I've just finished reading most everything by Bernard Cornwell (I have a small amount to go on one of his earlier works, Redcoat); take a look at his books: http://www.bernardcornwell.net He's the master of historical novels. I really want to download the audiobook version of his newest work, The Burning Land, but I can't get it here in Korea (even when using a proxy site). |
In my time back home in between tours, I read 21 Sharpe novels in about 5 weeks.
I love historical fiction. I currently have Genghis: Lord of the Bows queued up. Right now I'm reading a straight up history Thomas Jefferson:Author of America. |
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nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Cowboy Capitalism. Don't have it here with me, so I don't recall the authors name, but he's a German fellow who lives in D.C. The book is a well done study comparing the economies of Europe (England, France, Germany, and some Italy) with the United States. He talks about the social welfare programs and attitudes that people have towards their governments/economy, etc. Very well done, good statistics and well written, not dry like some econ. books can be. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn a bit more about why America is so unfair (HA!). |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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For a lark I picked up my old favorite The Survival Handbook by Bill Merrill. Never know when you are stranded in the Adirondacks.
Also, I gently and cautiously flipped through RAW's The Illuminatus! Trilogy. Never know when you need to get a little kooky.
I have an old box set of Carlos Castaneda that I have been thinking about. Never know if you'll come across a shaman. |
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Fox
Joined: 04 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Right now I am reading the Creature from Jekyll Island and Dante's Divine Comedy.
So far I find both to be excellent. |
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guava
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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WHO SWITCHED OFF MY BRAIN?
Controlling Toxic Thoughts and Emotions
Dr. Caroline Leaf |
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guava
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Bite-sized Spain
Over 50 authentic recipes for delicious bite-sized Spanish dishes, from nibbles to small meals |
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Arthur Dent
Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Location: Kochu whirld
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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What is America?
Ronald Wright |
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guava
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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THE OXFORD PICTURE DICTIONARY
English / Korean |
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