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MutantEnemy wrote:Starion, are you reading them for a Lit class or for personal enjoyment. I've read all those except The Divine Comedy, in my AP lit and Honors English class and really enjoyed them. You should also read Paradise Lost by Milton, it is SO good. But you've probably already read it. Oh and A Midsummer Nights Dream.

I'm reading these for enjoyment. The Divine Comedy is interesting.

I'll see if I can find Paradise Lost and A Midsummer Nights Dream at the local malls. Thanks for the recommendation. That reminds me, I need to find Metamorphosis by Ovid and some Old Norse stories, myths and runic tablets.

I'm not taking any Literary classes. I already took them in a two year college.

Okay, I started another book but this one I'll definitely finish very soon.

Close to Shore, it's a predominantly non-fiction account of the first true shark attack scare in American History. It chronicles the events surrounding the attacks off the New Jersey shore and even in a Jersey creek during the summer of 1916.

Edge wrote:I don't care that he's incredibly right wing republican so much as he sells himself as an "independent".

Speaking on behalf of right wing republicans everywhere, we do not accept him! He's way too liberal on a lot of things. I do like him, and agree with a lot of what he says, but disagree with a lot of it as well. He's very bitter lately about a lot of things, but he is principled, which is always admirable. He's also good at what he does, in that he's entertaining and I've also seen him bring out the best of some people in interviews (examples are Rosie O'Donnel and Ganene Garof...not even trying).

I think it was Ann Coulter who said "it takes a hell of a liberal to make a conservative like Bill O'Reilly" or something along those lines.

Starion- I liked the other things you are reading/pursuing, but I'll just go on record as saying that I despise The Metamorphosis.

-Aaron

Just finished Artemis Fowl. I caught some of the more minor details this time around. I won't say what they were so as to keep from spoiling people, but let me just say that it was an enjoyable experience. I can't wait to read the sequels.

Still not totally sure what I'm going to start next. I'm going to bed now so it'll depend on what I'm in the mood for tomorrow. Possibly The Hobbit, possibly something else. Time will tell.

P.S. Books rock.

awallaceunc wrote:

Edge wrote:I don't care that he's incredibly right wing republican so much as he sells himself as an "independent".

Speaking on behalf of right wing republicans everywhere, we do not accept him! He's way too liberal on a lot of things. I do like him, and agree with a lot of what he says, but disagree with a lot of it as well. He's very bitter lately about a lot of things, but he is principled, which is always admirable. He's also good at what he does, in that he's entertaining and I've also seen him bring out the best of some people in interviews (examples are Rosie O'Donnel and Ganene Garof...not even trying).

I think it was Ann Coulter who said "it takes a hell of a liberal to make a conservative like Bill O'Reilly" or something along those lines.

Starion- I liked the other things you are reading/pursuing, but I'll just go on record as saying that I despise The Metamorphosis.

-Aaron

For me it's not even the issues because {as a moderate democrat} I have always believed that the conservative right and liberal left balance each other out. He just drives me nuts with the arrogance he showcases and this appeal to the common people like he is some great leader of justice.

I love debating politics {so long as its done properly} because often times you gain a better overall picture of situations. O'Reilly spends so much time proping himself as the unbiased news source that it's aggrivating when his presentations {on many issues from both sides} is so blatently one sided that it's sickening.

To me there isn't enough intelligent debate going on which is one thing that is hurting this country. Everyone runs to their safety zone {media outlets, newsgroups, whatever} and takes pot shots at each other.

O'Reilly has the potential to be that great equalizer but seems more content to let his show keep ratings simply by ticking people off enough that they can't help but watch.

Okay my rant is done.......

I'm reading

The Illiad, Ben - Hur, and Gentlemen's Agreement this summer, also I might read the Ghormanghast trilogy.

I started A Cry in the Night by Mary Higgins Clark last night and finished it this morning. Then this afternoon I started The Hobbit.

The other day at Target I bought book one of "A Series of Misfortunate Events" and "Pendragon" so I should be starting those soon. Along with reading Eragon and the Artemis Fowl sequels next week on vacation.

'The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah' by Stephen King

I've been hooked on this series for four years, and it's damn exciting to know it's drawing to a close soon.

Afterwards, its either 'A Prayer for Owen Meany' by Irving, 'Rules of Attraction' by Ellis, or 'Finnegan's Wake' by Joyce.

just started reading clinton's book. Always found presidential books to be interesting. Regan's autobiography was enjoyable as well.

it's kind weird though, you never quiet look at them the same after reading their books. they feel too...."human" if you will.

Edge wrote:I love debating politics {so long as its done properly} because often times you gain a better overall picture of situations. O'Reilly spends so much time proping himself as the unbiased news source that it's aggrivating when his presentations {on many issues from both sides} is so blatently one sided that it's sickening.

O'Reilly does often lack tact and comes across as being a little bullish and too quick to speak. He also comes off as bitter when it involves personal rivalries (Hillary Clinton, Rush Limbaugh, Matt Drudge, etc.). He'd be a lot more credible if he handled some of these things maturely. Overall, though, I do like him. I have to take issue with you say that he tries to present himself as an unbiased news source. I don't think he does this at all. It's an opinion show, and he has an opinion- something he doesn't deny. The "no spin zone" refers to the way that he moderates the comments of his guests- he doesn't allow them to spin the news, but rather to answer questions directly. I've always seen him apply this same pressure to guests from all parties and viewpoints. On the few occasions that he actually does straight-forward news reporting, he casts his opinions aside, which is all one would ask for from a good reporter.

I have, however, heard him say things like, "I don't care who wins this election," though, when he obviously does. I respect him not wanting to endorse a candidate, but if he just said, "I do have a preference in this election, but you won't hear it from me. The viewers can decide for themselves," then it would be much easier to swallow.

-Aaron

I just finished Middlesex, which was amazing. I've been meaning to read it for a year, as I loved Eudenides' last book, The Virgin Suicides. (Didn't care for the movie--but the book, stunning.)

I will put in a shameless plug for my own novel, which was published about a year and a half ago. For anyone who's interested, read it and drop me a note. We can chat. Its shelf life at barnes and noble / borders, as a hardcover, has mostly expired. But you can still find it on Amazon and, at last count, in about 750 libraries in the U.S., maybe a few more overseas.

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now people can really harp on my misspellings!

Well I'm still reading Angels and Demons it's a very good book, but the one thing I noticed is that it reads like a movie. You can almost see the scene breaks in the book.

Up next
The Da Vinci Code
Tuesday's With Morrie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Ok, in addition to all the others I've listed in this thread, <b>Wicked</b> has shot up near the top and I'm definately buying it this weekend, along with the musical's Bway cast recording.

I am reading "Harry Potter 5" and "the Hitchhiker`s guide to the galaxy".
I will soon read "the Illiad" and "Artemis Fowl".

Well, I got back from vacation last night (it was awesome), and during that vacation I read Eragon, A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book One, Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, and Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code. The latter two were great, with Arctic Incident having a slight edge over Eternity Code in my opinion. The Unfortunate Events book was well-written, with good illustrations, but I thought it was depressing overall. And Eragon, well, it was magical, to use a cliche. It was the best book experience since as long as I can remember. I only put it down to eat, sleep, and shower. I'm now officially hugely looking forward to Eldest.

I'm leaving again bright and early in the morning, this time for camp. I don't think I'll have time for reading there, but I'm bringing Pendragon: Book One just in case.

Ok, just finished Caves of Steel so now I'm up to The Naked Sun (both part of Isaac Asimov's Robot Series). Given that I, Robot was a series of short stories, and these are both detective novels, it would seem the film is going to be more influenced by these than the novel of the same name. Unless they just take the 3 Laws of Robotics and make their own film...

I'm also reading a book I picked up yesterday called Love All the People: Letters, Lyrics, Routines by Bill Hicks. The man was a genius. Choice quote so far:

"I think it's interesting how people act on their beliefs. A lot of Christians, for instance, wear crosses around their necks. Nice sentiment, but do you think when Jesus comes back, he's really going to want to look at a cross?"

I'm reading Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park at the moment. So far, I think the book is terrific. It creates a lot of suspense and makes you eager to read the next page everytime. And it's very different with the movie version.

Another book I'm reading is the novel of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. There are so many mysterious things in the movie that I can't solve out, so I have to read this book to understand them.

I started Goblet of Fire again and they're just about ready to go on the train. I should be reading Jude the Obscure since I'm on the same page I was about a month ago.

I'm also reading bits and pieces of Birnbaum's Official Guide to Walt Disney World (2001 and 2004).

Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss