*What book are you reading ?
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Cassius Belli
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Wars Of National Liberation-Daniel Moran
Lost Civilizations Of The Stone Age-Richard Rudgley
Written On The Body:the tattoo in European and American History-Jane Caplan.
Lost Civilizations Of The Stone Age-Richard Rudgley
Written On The Body:the tattoo in European and American History-Jane Caplan.
ajk
that's a shame
I did wonder about the Carr "easy way to quit smoking" book, as it appears to ba about a foot thick. One would assume that an easy way would require less explanation? Good though, apparently.
Anyway, I'm currently reading Catch-22 (finallly, and enjoying it immensely) and a Tom Clancy novel. But that's my own private shame, and in any case makes an interesting counterpoint to Heller, or something.
Anyway, I'm currently reading Catch-22 (finallly, and enjoying it immensely) and a Tom Clancy novel. But that's my own private shame, and in any case makes an interesting counterpoint to Heller, or something.
superdodgy
Life's weird, so am I
I'm rereading No Logo at the moment. It's been two years since I read it, so... Still love that book.
bingobowden
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Just finished Last Exit Magic Kingdom by Rory MacLean, a very entertaining Florida travel book.
Now starting on Stupid White Men - Michael Moore.
Now starting on Stupid White Men - Michael Moore.
Cassius Belli
VIR EGREGIUS CLARISSIMUS
Been re-reading Faust Among Equals and Flying Dutch by Tom Holt.If you like pythonesque humour I recommend Odds And Gods by Tom Holt,a retirement village for deities run bya strict old biddy.Osiris escapes for a certain reason and Thor,Odin,and another one I can't remember decide to escape as well in their flying steam engine.Totally bizarre and extremely funny,well I thought so.
Oliver Twist.
I haven't read any Dickens for years so I thought this was a good place to start. Besides, I acted the part of Mr Bumble in a local junior dramatic society production of Oliver when I was 13.
I'm really enjoying the book so far. It's much easier to read than I remember Dickens being.
I haven't read any Dickens for years so I thought this was a good place to start. Besides, I acted the part of Mr Bumble in a local junior dramatic society production of Oliver when I was 13.
I'm really enjoying the book so far. It's much easier to read than I remember Dickens being.
i'm reading...
currently reading:
War plan Iraq: milan rai.
very good, very informative, top stuff!
Sense and Sensiblility: jane austen.
first austen book, nto too bad, goes on a bit and i'm strugglign to finish the bugger!
SIC: various.
the chumba publication of various activist tales and interviews around the world. very good. brilliant piss taking advert spoofs in it too.
currently reading:
War plan Iraq: milan rai.
very good, very informative, top stuff!
Sense and Sensiblility: jane austen.
first austen book, nto too bad, goes on a bit and i'm strugglign to finish the bugger!
SIC: various.
the chumba publication of various activist tales and interviews around the world. very good. brilliant piss taking advert spoofs in it too.
souljacker
innit
Just starting reading 'Glue', Irvine Welsh. Good so far, but the bit were they torture some guard dogs is a bit <ahem> sick?
Ok I've finished the 2 books I was reading and picked up The Beach just because it was lying around really. So far I'm not that enthralled with the style of writing its a bit basic but its been great to lose myself in the description of Thailand beaches sea sun etc during these cold days.
Another downer is even though I haven't see the film all I can picture is Leo Dipunio in my head.\
I might go and buy Porno at lunch time the only thing that has put me off getting it is I find reading the Scottish style a bit taxing
Another downer is even though I haven't see the film all I can picture is Leo Dipunio in my head.\
I might go and buy Porno at lunch time the only thing that has put me off getting it is I find reading the Scottish style a bit taxing
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Currently reading Lanark by Alasdair Gray as recommended by our very own Mr Dubversion.
Lanark doesn’t disappoint. Alasdair Gray’s style is an oblique mixture of reality and unreality but if you can get through that the books are great. Someone said that reading his boks makes you feel as though you have taken drugs.There is a an element of playing with your mind like that. In Lanark, the protagonist (called Lanark) has just met the all-powerful figure on the world , who explains that he is powerful because he is the author of the book.. It’s a bit like that sketch of the hand holding a pencil drawing itself.
Also two thirds of the way through some Kinky Friedman short stories.
Lanark doesn’t disappoint. Alasdair Gray’s style is an oblique mixture of reality and unreality but if you can get through that the books are great. Someone said that reading his boks makes you feel as though you have taken drugs.There is a an element of playing with your mind like that. In Lanark, the protagonist (called Lanark) has just met the all-powerful figure on the world , who explains that he is powerful because he is the author of the book.. It’s a bit like that sketch of the hand holding a pencil drawing itself.
Also two thirds of the way through some Kinky Friedman short stories.
apollo & co.
the devil's advocate
The Godfather, Mario Puzo. Book I, Chapter 7. Caporegime Clemenza just had Paulie Gatto shot to death.
"Get the cannoli"
F.M.Cornford 'Microcosmographia Academia' 'Being A Guide For The Young Academic Politician'.........by Bowes and Bowes of London
It states that Oxford and Cambridge are indistinguishable. Satire condensed.And it adds .........
page 18...........In the same way the British Empire is the outcome of College and School discipline and of the Church Catechism.
Its very old but still rings true ..........basically its a tip book on how stop and prevent any changes so that the Dons can all keep their safe little selfs snug and safe.
It states that Oxford and Cambridge are indistinguishable. Satire condensed.And it adds .........
page 18...........In the same way the British Empire is the outcome of College and School discipline and of the Church Catechism.
Its very old but still rings true ..........basically its a tip book on how stop and prevent any changes so that the Dons can all keep their safe little selfs snug and safe.
suzee blue cheese
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I went out shopping for work clothes in the Sales and came back with lots of and lots of books instead. Currently dipping in and out of a textbook on Biopsychology by Pinel. Fascinating stuff - how the brain works, nature of addiction - why we overeat/undereat etc. Which ties in nicely with Fast Food Nation which I'm also reading...
I seem to be going through a non-ficton phase - LOL!.
I have 17 books lined up waiting to be read. What riches!!
I seem to be going through a non-ficton phase - LOL!.
I have 17 books lined up waiting to be read. What riches!!
Cassius Belli
VIR EGREGIUS CLARISSIMUS
There is a doco on Kinky on SBS on Sunday night at 9:55,"The Asshole From El Paso", if any Oz posters are interested in the Kinkster.
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