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Glennie, yes I read 'Wild' and am looking forward to seeing the movie. Minus Two, I also recently read Michael Connolly's latest, but I'm not sure whether that's the end or not. Maybe so...I hadn't asked myself that question until you did!
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I read 'Wild' and liked it a lot. As with so many books turned in to movies not sure I want to see the movie. I do want to, but don't want to forever associate it with Reese Witherspoon...probably will wait for vod.
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Eula Biss's On Immunity was one of the most brilliantly written books that I have read in a very long time. I don't mind using the word "brilliant" because so many year end best book lists included the book. Many reviewers also used the word "brilliant" in describing the book...so it makes me comfortable using the word "brilliant" to describe her writing as well!
I'm now reading Biss's earlier book of essays, Notes from No Man's Land. Brilliant.
Her publisher is Graywolf. Doesn't surprise me. They also publish Geoff Dyer's work.
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Iposted this on another thread but wanted to check
in here w/my fellow readers.
I'm headed to bed early in case the reindeer are looking for my house!!! Tomorrow I'll drive 3+ hours to my niece's house for a couple of days. They won't eat until 5pm so there's no great rush to set my clock for the morning. Feels strange not startingearly to get a turkey in the oven. Hope everyone has a peaceful & joyous holiday0 -
Hope you have a lovely day, Minus. Looks like the weather will cooperate so your drive should be uneventful. We will be going to brunch at a friends house here in town. They have a traditional Swedish meal so we're looking forward to trying some new things.
Happy holidays to all my book-lovin' friends.
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sandra- we do a traditional Swedish Christmas. Ill look forward to hearing about what food you had
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Merry christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Curled up with a Christine Feehan book, Dark Blood. Yes, I am that kind of reader.... LOL. But hey, Im happy. LOL
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jbokland,
We had very thin pancakes, like crepes, and all sorts of toppings. I liked the lingonberry topping but there were several others including one with brown sugar and sour cream. Lots of fresh fruits on the table and sausage. There was a kind of shortbread as well as warm sausage and cheese balls.
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Oh Sandra - love the lingonberry. It's hard for me to choose another option when that's on the table.
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I'm not a fan of "graphic novels.". I don't see many of them recommended here. I've read a few, but none worth recommending until now....Roz Chast's Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?...prepare yourself ahead of time NOT to interrupt your reading of it. You will laugh and cry while reading it. And the ending? It is pretty obvious from the title of the book what they are referring to and yet when the end comes, and I do mean the end....somehow you feel like mourning the loss of Chast's parents because you feel as though you knew them. It is a highly personal memoir of Chast and her parents' lives. Not sure though, if I would want my children to ever write a book like that about the DH and me.....Nonetheless, Chast's book is on numerous best books of the year lists and it is well deserved!
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VR - thanks for the Chast recommend. I received 3 Amazon gift cards for Christmas so I'm refining my perpetual list.
Edited to fix the spelling correction that decided to change Chast to Chase. Grrr
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I'm sure I'll watch "Wild" at some point, but feel I might be up for a disappointment if I go to the theater to see it. I truly loved the book, even though I thought the author was a bit full of herself. Her journey was awesome. Has anyone watched Jonathan Trooper's "This is Where I Leave You"? It's has a notable star cast, but honestly, it was so disappointing. I'm glad I only paid $4.99 to watch it
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wen....I enjoyed both Trooper's book and film! Of course the book was better....but I still thoroughly enjoyed the film!
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I just went to Unbroken which I thought was very good and true to the spirit of the book.
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I too loved "This is Where i Leave You". Many of my friends did not.
Ruth - I heard the film leaves out a lot of the violence in the prison camps. True?
Don't all laugh at once, but I want to go see "Into the Woods". I see very few movies - maybe 3 per year - and since I don't watch TV that really means 3 per year. But I want to see this one because of the cast. I'll look for any of your reports when you can quit giggling. Even funnier, I can't find anyone who wants to go w/me so it will be a lone afternoon adventure.
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I better tell my son who is now reading "This is Where I Leave You". I told him I hated the movie. Perhaps he will like it. Thanks ladies
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The film Into The Woods will be a disappointment to those who are familiar with the stage production. They have added characters, changed characters and storyline, and added songs.
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So....I'm finishing Eula Biss' earlier book, Notes from No Man's Land...and I kid you not! She mentions Geoff Dyer and his book, Out of Sheer Rage! Really!!!!!
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I just found Eula Biss' On Immunity, I found it at the thrift store. There were two copies! So yeah, it's pretty good, thanks.
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Tom....glad you are enjoying On Immunity. And you got it at a thrift store! Lucky you!!!
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Minus, like any movie they had to leave out a lot; but you definitely saw and felt the violence & sadism of the prison experience. Made me feel like I should never complain about anything ever!
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I agree about 'Cant We Talk..." It was terrific, and hits so close to home for anyone with elderly parents, especially Jewish ones. I loved it/related to it. But again, I love all her work and have read many of her other books. This one is a not miss tho.
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I have read the last few pages and wish you all happy holidays.
I am hoping to reserve some books at the library as I finished my latest assignment on Tuesday so I am trying to be frugal and line em up as I don't have a definite position at this time.
I like non-fiction-Into the Wild-really liked it
Some non-fiction-Cutting for Stone
Some funny stuff - We wear corduroy ? Can't remember the author
Am reading Redeployment, although don't understand all the terms...
Any suggestions? Many thanks! I love to read but have been unable due to working too much until recently
Thanks!
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Bedo baby - how GREAT to see you here. We will have such fun digging up interesting books for you. Welcome.
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Bedo, think your "corduroy" book iprobably is by David Sidaris, a truly funny guy.
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Just returned from the Matisse exhibit at MoMA and am going to another local museum tomorrow....My local library takes part of a program that offers free passes to many museums. Technically, the program isn't free because we all pay public library taxes. However, I'd like to mention that perhaps your local library participates in a similar program, which you might have overlooked. Also want to mention that a few of NYC museums are free....such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art. They "recommend" payment of $25+...but you can pay how ever much or as little as you like! If you are interested in discovering why the Met is free....read Michael Gross's book Rogue's Gallery. You won't find his book in the Museum's gift shop!
And regarding the Matisse exhibit....I highly recommend it!
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Finished the NR trilogy. Although a fun light read, it was quite predictable. Will pass along to a friend at work. Monica, want me to send it to you when she's done?
Halfway through three library books acquired Sat. Two thrillers: Runner by Patrick Lee, and Invisible by James Patterson & David Ellis - and a Fannie Flagg novel: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion. Finished the first, 100 pages to go on the second, and looking forward to the third. Good choices all. ♥
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Oh! I loved "All girl's filling station last reunion!" it reminded me of "the moonflower vine" I love books like that!
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I finished Mike Greenberg's All You Could Ask For. It was ok. I wanted to like it because of it's subject of women with breast cancer and it wasn't bad...just forgettable.
Today I picked up the new Patricia Cornwell Flesh and Blood. I know what I'll be doing for the next day or too.
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