what are ya reading....

Erica92627

I just went thru my Jane Austin phase, now reading some Steven King.

Just finished Duma Key and starting The Cell.

But I did pick up Emma by Jane Austin.

yeah, another king fan here! I haven't read those two yet but I own them and will get to them soon. Hopefully sooner than later.

Fitztay

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith. It's about a little girl growing up in Brooklyn in the early 1900's. I love to read stories set in prior generations - it's amazing (and a good reminder) to see how far we've come as a society with everything from women's rights and racism to technology.

Emdicio

Recently finished Roadshow by Neil Peart (drummer god from Rush), a great behind the scenes first person narrative of a touring rock band with a good dose of motorcycle adventure thrown in; perfect for me!

Slowly making progress is A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking. I've always wanted to read it and take it up in spurts; about 2/3 of the way through now. Should finish it on vacation in October.

Next up is Jupiter's Travels by Ted Simon. A first person narrative of his '73-77 RTW motorcycle tour, the first in a short series. Motorcycle travel is one of my passions - does it show?? :bigsmile:

Favorite mind candy: Snow crash by Neil Stephenson, fictional near future story that weaves societal mutation, cyber culture (think 2nd Life) and Summerian/Acadian mythology into a very reasonable possible future storyline. A great read, and I'm not a Sci-Fi book fan.

The Kite Runner is also in queue; heard too many great reviews about it. Cheers......Mike

2day4ever

Best book i've read this year was written by a friend of my sister's. It is called The Scrapbook (a novel of friendship and love) by Peggy Baker. It is a story about girlfriends and family and relationships. Loved it! It is a little hard to find b/c it was self-published but it can be ordered (signed copy) directly from the author or through amazon.

Just finished The Innocent Man by John Grisham. Grisham's first non-fiction was great. Pictures of the people involved are included which amps up the disturbing quotient for me.

Next up is Fast Food Nation (appropriate for an MFPer, no?)

Always read David Sedaris when I want a good laugh (someone mentioned Engulfed in Flames which I LOVED). Not so much with Augusten Burroughs (RUnning iwth Scissors) who is too out there for me to take seriously.

Also loved Glass Castle (someone mentioned). Another great memoir is Eat Love Pray by Elizabeth Gilbert ~ awesome, awesome read.

Thanks for posting this! I am always eager to add to my ever-growing books to read list!:flowerforyou:

MFS27

Best book i've read this year was written by a friend of my sister's. It is called The Scrapbook (a novel of friendship and love) by Peggy Baker. It is a story about girlfriends and family and relationships. Loved it! It is a little hard to find b/c it was self-published but it can be ordered (signed copy) directly from the author or through amazon.

Just finished The Innocent Man by John Grisham. Grisham's first non-fiction was great. Pictures of the people involved are included which amps up the disturbing quotient for me.

Next up is Fast Food Nation (appropriate for an MFPer, no?)

Always read David Sedaris when I want a good laugh (someone mentioned Engulfed in Flames which I LOVED). Not so much with Augusten Burroughs (RUnning iwth Scissors) who is too out there for me to take seriously.

Also loved Glass Castle (someone mentioned). Another great memoir is Eat Love Pray by Elizabeth Gilbert ~ awesome, awesome read.

Thanks for posting this! I am always eager to add to my ever-growing books to read list!:flowerforyou:

Fast Food Nation is an eye opener! I also liked The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan.

I didn't like Eat Love Pray that much - I know it was on the best seller list, but it seemed more like a brag book than a true-life memoir *shrug*

2day4ever

MollyK,

Yes! The Omnivore's Dilemma is absolutely excellent! That book is the first that really got me thinking about the commitment to whole foods ~ single ingredients; avoiding processed stuff in bags and boxes. I read it a while ago and then found that Pollan's message just stuck with me. I also like In Defense of Food. His in-depth research and his ability to communicate clearly about the food industry is really impressive.

Your point is well taken re: Eat Pray Love. It was a little "braggy" but I just loved her descriptions of Italian food and that kind of new-age "opening up" to experiences as they happen. There are some passages that are just beautifully written. I was just sad when the book ended b/c, that, for me, is the mark of a memorable book.

So fun to have people who read on this site. Sometimes I feel like I'm surrounded by people who say they never read so it's great to "know" people who do!

madmisskelly

On the road by Jack Kerouack

Lexino

Just finished Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel....love her books

MFS27

MollyK,

Yes! The Omnivore's Dilemma is absolutely excellent! That book is the first that really got me thinking about the commitment to whole foods ~ single ingredients; avoiding processed stuff in bags and boxes. I read it a while ago and then found that Pollan's message just stuck with me. I also like In Defense of Food. His in-depth research and his ability to communicate clearly about the food industry is really impressive.

Your point is well taken re: Eat Pray Love. It was a little "braggy" but I just loved her descriptions of Italian food and that kind of new-age "opening up" to experiences as they happen. There are some passages that are just beautifully written. I was just sad when the book ended b/c, that, for me, is the mark of a memorable book.

So fun to have people who read on this site. Sometimes I feel like I'm surrounded by people who say they never read so it's great to "know" people who do!

I hear you on the lack of (physically present) avid readers - basically my mom, sister and I are the only hard-core readers in our circle of friends/family. I will check out In Defense of Food. Have you read "Three Cups of Tea"? It's on my to-read list, and is also a memior.

And, like you, I've really become aware of the benefits of whole foods - it's really changed everything about the way I eat and cook for the family. The other day I berated DH for buying soda - "LOOK! See this has HFCS. Pure poision, I tell you, poision!" I'm sure DH thought I was mad. :laugh:

Fit2btied

I just finished Can You Keep a Secret and Remember Me?, both by Sophie Kinsella. They are both laugh out loud light reads. Before that, I read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Great!

Javancub

its not much of a just to read kind of book..but it has taught me alot. The five love languages by Gary Chapman. My Daughters boyfriend. I dont remember the author but i loved that book.

MFS27

I just finished Can You Keep a Secret and Remember Me?, both by Sophie Kinsella. They are both laugh out loud light reads. Before that, I read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Great!

I really enjoyed the Red Tent as well! It was so well written and gives an entirely new spin on a very old story....

I've read some of Sophie Kinsella's books (shopaholic, etc.) and I really enjoyed Remember Me? Sometimes you just need a light-hearted, LOL book to unwind to

faythe

I just went thru my Jane Austin phase, now reading some Steven King.

Just finished Duma Key and starting The Cell.

But I did pick up Emma by Jane Austin.

You mean Cell? Awesome book. Creepy, though.

sebaseth

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

emibmas

I just finished DEAR JOHN by Nicolas Sparks