Random books from mckait's library
The Web That Has No Weaver : Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk
The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (Perennial Classics) by Barbara Kingsolver
Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul: Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm (Chicken Soup for the Soul) by Mark Victor Hansen
Second Nature by Alice Hoffman
Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1: 1884-1933 by Blanche Wiesen Cook
Disturbing Ground by Priscilla Masters
The magician's nephew (Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S Lewis
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GroupsBookMooching, British & Irish Crime Fiction, Cats, books, life is good., Early Reviewers, LTers with dogs, Science Fiction Fans, The Green Dragon, The Random Group for Fogies and Curmudgeons of All Ages, What Are You Reading Now?
Favorite authorsMaya Angelou, Chris Bohjalian, Alice Hoffman, Douglas E. Knueven, Charles de Lint, Morgan Llywelyn, Jodi Picoult, Mary Doria Russell, Allen M. Dvm Ms Schoen, Kevin J. Todeschi, Alice Walker, Sarah Waters, Brian L. Weiss (Shared favorites)
About me 50+ mom of 4 grown kids, Reiki Master Teaching level, AVID reader, animal advocate. Certified Teachers Aide special needs school, Gemini. Fast reader... 500 pages a day, if I am not working.. and I dabble in photography and gardening.
About my library I like Egyptian and Mayan history, Celtic history and books on all modalities of alternative healing. I read fiction, non-fiction, spirituality and books about animals.
Every year I purge as I go, and the purged books go to the local humane society for their book sale fund raiser. I once had to move from Pa to Ma and back again three years later.. since then, I make sure that I do not have more books than I have shelves.
I cheat...
I stack books..and even hide small stacks of them behind other stacks of books.
I buy a lot of books second hand, and I share books with many friends... but I still buy many books a year....I think I will never actually get all of my books cataloged here~and I have included books that have moved on to new homes.
Oh My Stars!
five stars- my favorites!exceptional,splendid,
four stars- excellent , never lost interest
three stars- good book, worth reading
two stars- okay-ish
one star- terrible!
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posted by PghDragonMan at 8:30 am (EST) on Jul 3, 2008
Sometime back in December, I don't remember how I came across it, but I saw in someone's review of Atlas Shrugged that it was being made into a movie with Anjelina Jolie in the role of Dagny Taggart. For various reasons, to me this was just WRONG! I left this person comment about Hollywood destroying a real classic and AJ being wrong for the part.
Today I get a response to the comment! It really threw me, because I could not place the name of the sender. I was misinterpreted by the OP and she thought I was opposing her review of Atlas Shrugged. I explained where I was coming from and cited examples of books that had been ruined by Hollywood by cutting really essential pieces for the sake of screening time. I guess that could spawn a whole other thread of books Hollywood destroyed ;-{)}
Anyway . . . I am curious if you've ever tried Ayn Rand and just do not have her recorded in your library? While she may be considered a little dated, her works make periodic comebacks and are still regarded as classics.
posted by PghDragonMan at 8:25 am (EST) on Jul 3, 2008
posted by DevourerOfBooks at 10:40 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2008
I'm well into Mainspring by Jay Lake just now...my polybibliovorous 9th nightstand book, arrived yesterday and hasn't let me put it down since. I do so love that experience.
Cheers
Richard
posted by richardderus at 10:21 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2008
posted by TheOneTree at 8:03 am (EST) on Jul 1, 2008
Why thankyou m'dear, I love my furkids too - so glad to be able to share them with you, and anyone else for that matter. Mind you getting them to keep still is a bit of an issue - "look, there's the camera, quick, lick your bottom or RUN!" I'm on Flikr now too, so please feel free to go have a gander. You're more than welcome.
I hope I can return the favour one day. *hugs* will have to suffice for now.
As ever, take care,
Debs.
posted by TheOneTree at 8:00 am (EST) on Jul 1, 2008
posted by DevourerOfBooks at 5:22 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2008
While lurking, I see you are quite cheerfully active - nice to have you around.
Best - Janny
posted by JannyWurts at 12:14 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2008
I am so excited, I couldn't wait to finish before I told you that I have just managed to load up one of the Kitties into my profile page. And now my mouse has decided to up and die on me - if Beloved can get it going for me again I may complete my mission. If not, you will at least see Sweetie-Pie (aka fatso) on my page. Take a peak if you have the leisure and let me know what you think.
Comments are welcome as is constructive criticism, advice and pointers - all knowledge shared is a wonderous thing!
Brilliant, thanks again and blessings on you and yours.
Debs.
posted by TheOneTree at 10:29 am (EST) on Jun 30, 2008
Glad to hear from you about Doomsday Book. And glad for you that it was a good experience! I was not enamoured, as I mentioned, but I think my reasons were simply that I felt the contrivances of plage here, plague there were far-fetched, and not particularly up to par in execution.
Still and all, if you're shopping for another Conie Willis read, I'd heartily recommend Inside Job. What a delight I found that book to be!
Very nice meeting you
Richard
posted by richardderus at 9:37 am (EST) on Jun 30, 2008
-k4k
posted by krazy4katz at 1:21 pm (EST) on Jun 29, 2008
posted by thekoolaidmom at 11:36 am (EST) on Jun 29, 2008
Thanks for that!
I have photobucket, so I'll have a play. If I get stuck, I'll come running for help. :)
~hugs~
K
posted by Severn at 10:27 am (EST) on Jun 29, 2008
posted by AnjilaG at 2:20 am (EST) on Jun 29, 2008
Thanks for the warm welcome -- I appreciate it! Being new, I am still trying to find my way around. So far it seems to be a wonderful and friendly site.
Anne
posted by AMQS at 5:08 pm (EST) on Jun 28, 2008
He's currently in Iraq till October, which makes his 3rd trip to the Middle East. (the first two were to other spots)
Did/do you ever see your dad? My parents were divorced when I was about 7 and I still don't see my dad very often. He doesn't call me, I have to call him, etc. It's depressing if I think about it too deeply, and my husband doesn't have a very high opinion of him, but he's still my Dad. *heavy sigh*
posted by AnjilaG at 2:08 pm (EST) on Jun 28, 2008
ok, that was kind of random...*grin*
I guess it's human nature to find a connection of sorts with other people.
Welcome to the Green Dragon!
posted by AnjilaG at 10:23 pm (EST) on Jun 27, 2008
Did I mention I am owned by two cats? I saw all the cat picture on your profile and couldn't help but chuckle.
Yes, Doomsady Book is a good read, very worthwhile. I enjoyed the story so much, I'd like to acquire more of that author's works. It may be a while though before I'm able to pursue them, though. I'm listening to an audio book version of Last Days of Dogtown, by Anita Diamant, during my commuting and I just set aside Broken Wheel, book two of the Chung Kuo series by Davidson, to read The Shack, the author escapes me at the moment. I was given the last book last night and need to return it as there is a waiting list. After I'm done, I'll post a review. You might be interested in The Shack as it comes under "Spiritual Fiction".
If you poke around the users, you'll find plenty of other 'Thingers local to our area. A co-worker turned my onto LT and I've been encouraging others to join. I've got both my teenaged kids on LT and they have also recruited some of their friends. Every time I meet another book lover, I try to get them interested. Hmmm . . . maybe another LT Group? Western PA 'Thingers?
Oh well, got to run. I'm at work and just taking a short break.
posted by PghDragonMan at 4:31 pm (EST) on Jun 27, 2008
posted by mrgrooism at 8:10 pm (EST) on Jun 26, 2008
Hope you are having a great spring/summer so far. I will check out the Koontz "Odd Thomas" books...I have seen them but didn't know if I'd like them or not. I appreciate the recommendation.
I'm waiting on my Early Reviewers book that I was chosen to receive weeks ago.....wondering if it got lost. I imagine there are others that haven't gotten their copies yet.....I'll go check the forum now.
Take care, and happy reading. Pet your cats for me! :o)
posted by porchsitter55 at 1:42 am (EST) on Jun 16, 2008
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