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Post by Joxcenia on May 27, 2005 20:03:14 GMT -6
Nope... his wasn't in the mix.
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Post by katina2nd on May 27, 2005 20:53:03 GMT -6
Ahhh, that's to bad. I may have to get my hands on one of his books and see for myself. Oh, and i'm glad to see you survived the trip "under there".
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Post by Joxcenia on May 27, 2005 21:38:34 GMT -6
Me too! They've been under there for a year or two, so they didn't knock me out or anything. Wasn't much of a smell to them at all really. Thank goodness.
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Post by katina2nd on May 27, 2005 21:44:53 GMT -6
So they couldn't be described as WMD's then Jox. Thank heaven's for that, or you may have received a knock on the door in the middle of the night.
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Post by marysgurl1 on May 29, 2005 22:16:12 GMT -6
"All Creatures Great & Small"....again....
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Post by Rejean on Jun 9, 2005 1:07:39 GMT -6
I've just finished 'Dreaming the Eagle' by Manda Scott. This is a fantasy about the life and times of Boadicea the warrior queen of ancient Britain. I am now reading a sequal, 'Dreaming thje Bull', which is the next of a four-part series about resistance to the Roman invasions and occupation of Britain in the first century, A.D. We remember the Ep, 'The Deliverer' in XWP, S3, where Xena helped Boadicea in her battle against Julius Ceasar (tho this was overshadowed somewhat by Gabrielle's misfortune in Dayhawks temple). Actually, Ceasar's invasion took place several decades before Boadicea was born (Ceasar, 55 B.C., Boadicea born approx 30 A.D). Also, Ms. Scott spells her Boadicea as Boudica, and sometime Breaca. Apart from this, and a few other details, these books are as imaginary as the Xenaverse. Women warriors fight alongside their malecounter parts. Members of both sexes may be either warriors, Dreamers (shamans), or Singers (Bards). There is homosexual subtext (both sexes),somewhat more overt than in XWP. There is a multitude of gods, often in the form of animal or bird totems. Many details of everyday life and customs among the tribes of ancient Britain can be taken as probable. Likewise, details about contemporary weaponry and tactics appear to be accurate. Historical figures, especially among the Romans, were real, though possibly in another context. In my opinion, these books, and those following, are a worthwhile read. According to Manda Scott's website: ;Dwww.fantasticfiction.co.uk/authors/manda_scott.htm[/u] Book 3, 'Dreaming The Hound' is already out, and the next volume will appear in Feb. 2006.
rejean
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Post by Forever Xena on Jul 25, 2005 4:33:25 GMT -6
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince just started it and so far so good
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Post by movieslovers00 on Sept 26, 2005 15:39:22 GMT -6
8-)Im reading If Chins Could Kill.... by Bruce Campbell right now. Im really enjoying it! Its sooo funny and intresting! ;D I just read that Bruce is doing a nationwide signing right now, is that his new book that he's promoting?
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Post by Joxcenia on Sept 26, 2005 16:35:18 GMT -6
Welcome to Whoosh!
movieslovers00!
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Post by Joxcenia on Sept 26, 2005 16:50:04 GMT -6
I just read that Bruce is doing a nationwide signing right now, is that his new book that he's promoting?
I just got an email from Creation stating that Bruce has just put out an audio version of his latest book: MAKE LOVE! THE BRUCE CAMPBELL WAY. That may be what he's promoting. I'm going to add the email to a thread on the Xena / RenPics board, so you can read about it there.
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Post by Phalon on Oct 10, 2005 0:03:12 GMT -6
Just started "The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. Oooo, this one is good.
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Post by Forever Xena on Dec 19, 2005 0:15:37 GMT -6
I agree One of the best books I have ever read
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Post by Phalon on Dec 22, 2005 0:35:51 GMT -6
Oh, damn. Thanks, Forever Xena for your post. It made me remember that I hadn't finished the book! I started it, got busy with other things, moved it from place to place thinking I'd pick it up again between things, then was given another book to read that I had to return to its lender promptly, (the friend who gave me "the Life of Pi" said he didn't need it back right away....it's been months - hope that doesn't qualify as overdue, though he's never mentioned it), more books from the library and shoot!
Somehow it got shuffled at the bottom of the stack. I'll have to shuffle it back to the top.....
...after the holidays.
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Post by phantom on Jan 3, 2006 16:15:52 GMT -6
I have to read the Odyssey by Homer for my Ancient Greece class. It looks hard.
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Post by Freebird on Jan 3, 2006 21:22:16 GMT -6
I just finished a old book my daughters friend told me to read called " The Giver". Good book once you get into it.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 7, 2006 0:07:30 GMT -6
I finished "Life of Pi", and I have to agree, Forever Xena; this one definitely goes on my list of favorites.
Such an incredible story in so many ways. Subtle humor, amazing and sometimes disturbing images all cleverly woven together.
A young man in India, Pi, is a zookeeper's son, and a practicing Christain, Hindu and Muslim. When he is the age of sixteen his family emigrates to Canada, along with some of the zoo animals they are trading to other zoos in North America, on a cargo ship. The ship sinks, and Pi finds himself alone on a life-boat with a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangtun and a bengal tiger.
How he uses his knowledge of how the animals relate to each other, how humans relate to animals, and how humans relate to their gods to survive at sea for seven months is amazing....and oddly believable.
I was so engrossed in the story - the author is a fabulous storyteller - that I never saw the ending coming. Wham! Wow! Hmmmm....
On to something else: Confessions of a Slacker Mom. An easy read; I started tonight and am almost done. While the "Life of Pi" was an incredible story, to this one I can relate. Probably too well. Found myself laughing out loud - probably because I've done a lot of what the author is confessing. Us Slacker Moms have to stick together. Or else we'd fall apart.
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Post by Gabbin on Mar 17, 2006 23:28:48 GMT -6
Life of Pi sounds good. Does he try different types; pecan and apple.
Is that a heavy one to send?
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Post by Phalon on Mar 18, 2006 23:30:55 GMT -6
A heavy one to send...Hhmm, I'm thinking yes; the pecan would be too heavy - a sickly sweet thing that sits like a lead anvil in your stomach once eaten. Maybe something lighter; something fluffier? Meringue? You rangue? Hello? Hello? Are you there?
The Pi was borrowed; living on borrowed Pi, and I've given it back already.
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Post by Gabbin on Mar 18, 2006 23:36:05 GMT -6
Oh, I thought you could give them a piece of pi to them maybe pi squared and then we could all share.
I started Virgin Woolf, I can never spell her wolf, or wolfe name. It is just Woolfal that I cannot get it right. I started reading Haunted House; a collection of short stories.
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Post by Phalon on Mar 18, 2006 23:53:47 GMT -6
Oh, I loved the story in that collection that is titled "Haunted House". I think that's the title; it's been awhile. Maybe the first or second story in the book. Very sweet....I think; it's been awhile.
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Post by LMV's Old Account on Mar 19, 2006 1:26:29 GMT -6
a book called "LAST OF THE AMAZONS"
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Post by Rejean on Apr 23, 2006 2:05:23 GMT -6
I have just read 3 books by Kim Wozencraft, entitled, RUSH, CATCH, and WANTED Ms. Wozencraft is a former police office, holds an MFA from Columbia U., and is a serious writer, with a strong interest in prison reform.
RUSH is based on the author's expereince as a police officer in East Texas in the 1970's, where she served as an undercover narcotics agent. This book is a raw and rough semi-autobiography, giving a realistic view of the lives of narcotic officers, who risk their lives on duty, maintaining their cover by actually usung drugs themselves, and sometimes, as in this book, becoming addicted and badly strung out. Even more realistic is that they are often betrayed by their superiors, acting under hidden agendas (including planting evdence on certain suspects to obtain a conviction). Also noticable is the heavy sentances handed out to suspects, often for possession of small amounts of minor suibstances.
CATCH takes place in the 1980's and details the lives of large scale marijuana smugglers and the effects of their careers on their families. The villian(s) are the DEA and it's agents, who use deception, intimidation of families and friends, and downright brutality, to do their job.
WANTED is Ms. Wozencrofts latest work, which portrays women in prison. An older woman, is serving 18 years for knowing people who were political activists in the 1960's. She befriends a younger prisoner, a young police officer who was framed for asking too many questions about a doubtful murder in which a man was railroaded to a life sentance. After they meet, they plan an escape, and go on the run. The tension between the two woman is notable; the older one only wants to get away, with the help of friends, while the younger is set on getting revenge and clearing her name. Wanted works well as a character based story, and the climax is violent but thankfully short.
RUSH was made into a movie in 1991, with Jennifer Jason Leigh in the lead role. Though the ending is changed (the remaining three quarters of the book is complicated and hard to follow), it otherwise is faithful to the book, and is enhanced by JJL's penchant for fey young female characters. I recommend these and any other books by Kim Wozencraft for anyone who likes gritty, realistic fiction, which makes other crime and police books, movies, and TV into the shams many of them are. One reviewer claims that WANTED makes Thelma and Louise look like a sunday outing.
rejean
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 23, 2006 22:08:58 GMT -6
I'm seven chapters into Bloodangel by Justine Musk. You can read the seven chapters yourselves online here. [edit] Now I'm 30 chapters in, and have very few more to go. [/edit]
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 27, 2006 23:30:05 GMT -6
I finished "Bloodangel" and then read "I'll Be Seeing You" by Mary Higgins Clark in one sitting. The sun was up when I finished and went to bed. Yes, I thought it was that good. I couldn't seem to find a spot to stop and leave it for later.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jul 7, 2006 16:41:21 GMT -6
I finished White Oleander and now I'm reading The Haunting of Hill House. I've never read it before now.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jul 8, 2006 21:06:12 GMT -6
I finished "The Haunting of Hill House" and am now starting to read: The Kommandant's Mistress by Sherri Szeman.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jul 9, 2006 17:25:51 GMT -6
I finished Part One. It is The Kommandant's version of the story. I didn't like that it jumped from the middle of one scene to another, back and forth through time, from the moment he met this girl, when she departed from the 'Jew' train, until he found her again years later.
The Mistress is an inmate (prisoner), who has no choice in the matter. Both The Kommandant and his wife act as though the woman has a choice, and the wife blames "the Jew whore" for her marriage troubles.
I haven't read Part Two yet. The Mistress' side of this story. If it too jumps around in time, I will have to read it in one sitting so I don't lose where I am and where I've been, and get lost in where it's going.
Dispite the fact the story jumps around all over the place, it's a good read.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jul 10, 2006 15:02:24 GMT -6
Done! Her side of the story jumps all over the place too. It was a good read, but I never _want_ to read another book that jumps around like that . . . ever again. (Never say never.)
Now I plan to read: Emerald Windows by Terri Blackstock.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jul 11, 2006 20:04:57 GMT -6
Okay, done with that book and now reading Kushiel's Chosen. The second book of a trilogy. And I see that there is another first book in a new Kushiel's Trilogy.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jul 15, 2006 20:02:04 GMT -6
I've finished Kushiel's Chosen and I think I just may read Kushiel's Avatar now. I should have read 2 & 3 after reading Kushiel's Dart, but they're just soooooo dang loooooong that I had decided to take a break. Then I forgot some things when reading the second book and decided I didn't want to do that with the third book. I haven't decided whether or not I'm gonna get/read the next trilogy.
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