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 Here Are The Suggested Rules of the Game: 1. Please play on the most recent correct post. 2 Please verify that no one else has posted while you were preparing your post. 3. The title of the book cited must have one word, at least, which is the same as a word in the previous title. 4. The repeated word in the new title must be other than an article ("a", "an", or "the"). 5. The repeated word must be spelled exactly as the word was spelled in the previous title. E.g., "prune" is not the same word as "prunes", and "loyal" is not the same word as "loyalty." 6. The repeated word must be in the title as shown on the title page of the book--not, e.g., part of the series name unless such is part of the title as shown on the title page. 7. A hyphenated word is one word, not two: e.g., "thunder-clouds"; and if used must be repeated in full, not in part only. 8. If you have read the book it would be informative that you so indicate and tell when you read it, if you can. 9. Try to use Touchstones. Put brackets around the title and double brackets around the author. If Touchstones don't work, try using an html link. Here goes my play: A philosophical discourse of earth, relating to the culture and improvement of it for vegetation, and the propagation of plants, &c. as it was presented to the Royal Society, April 29. 1675. By J. Evelyn Esq; Fellow of the said Society by John EvelynMessage edited by its author, Sep 19, 2009, 11:16am. Giants in the Earth, by O. E. Rolvaag (read 14 Jan 1946 - re-read 19 Aug 1969) One fo the few books I have read two times... Concise earth history by Anders Røhra virtually useless little book. i have no idea why i got it or why i still have it. *sigh* The Earth Goddess: Celtic and Pagan Legacy of the Landscape by Cheryl StraffonTHIS ONE follows from 2nd word of #6, not 7 (#7 wasnʻt here yet when I posted) Message edited by its author, Sep 19, 2009, 3:38pm. But I think that means we should play off #7??? TO LynnB:
Yes Last Child In The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder - Richard Louv (read 2009) Message edited by its author, Sep 19, 2009, 6:30pm. The Coil of Life: the Story of the Great Discoveries in the Life Sciences
by Ruth Moore Billions And Billions: Thoughts On Life And Death At The Brink Of The Millenium - Carl Sagan (read 2001) Morrow's word finder; a living guide to modern usage, spelling, synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, word origins, & authorship, all in one alphabetical order by Paul Desdemaines HugonMessage edited by its author, Sep 20, 2009, 11:03am. A complete collection of English Proverbs : also, the most celebrated proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and other languages. The whole methodically digested and illustrated with Annotations and proper Replications. (to which is added, by the same author) A collection of English Words not generally known. by John Ray The Bantam New College Latin and
English Dictionary by John C. Traupman Einsteinʻs Universe; Guide to the Theory of Relativity by Nigel CalderMeditations, Marco Aurelio
Great book with moral advice, excellent short 'meditations' many great for quotes The Meditations, and Selections from the Principles of René Descartes (1596-1650) by René Descartes Creating Short Fiction: the Classic Guide to Writing Short Fiction by Damon KnightA Peace To End All Peace: Creating the Modern Middle East 1914-1922, by David Fromkin (read 28 Jan 1996) #55 by rolandperkins does not have any word which is in #54, but nevertheless was responed to by jaoorani24. The only penalty i can think of is the publicity hereby given to the 'miscreants' TO moibibliomaniac:
Yes African > Africa was wrong. I had "South" of 54 (Smuts was South African) in mind to play off, and then somehow came up wih a title that lacked "South". Charleston Low Country Cooking - a recipe book I picked up while I was there, although I've yet to make anything from it. #72 - I will do better in the future to check that the post I am adding to is correct, and #75 - Thanks for rescuing me with "of." The Coming of the Book: The Impact of Printing 1450-1800 by Lucien Febvre read in 2000. Message edited by its author, Sep 21, 2009, 8:25pm. The Book: On the Taboo against Knowing Who You Are by Alan WattsAlfred Hitchcock PResents Stories to be Read with the Door Locked ed. by Alfred HitchcockRenaissance Diplomacy, Garrett Mattingly The Most Exclusive Club A History of the Modern United States Senate, by Lewis L. Gould (read 3 Sep 2006) 4206 The Most Exclusive Club A History of the Modern United States Senate, by Lewis L. Gould (read 3 Sep 2006) This is a 2005 history of the U.S. Senate from 1900 to 2005. When I saw it on the library shelf I knew I had to read it. The author is an emeritus history professor at the U. of Texas. He deprecates many Senators, including Robert M. LaFollette, but says good things about John Worth Kern, Mike Mansfield, and Tom Daschle. The book is full of interesting things, some of which I did not know--including why Senator Lester Hunt killed himself in 1954. (I was in Washington at the time but never heard what this book tells.) He tells of Senators such as Key Pittman, John McClellan, Russell Long, Everett Dirksen, Thomas Hennings, and Harley Kilgore and their problems with alcohol. A lot of the information was not new to me, but it is good to read a continuous account of the whole 105 years. This was fun book to read. Does anyone know what I click on to minimize the screen? At this point, the left is in the normal position and, but the screen is too wide I cant get near the right hand scroll-down. (This is a Mac.) Captain Cook's voyages of discovery, by Capain Cook, of course. I'm confused -- did we just ignore #106, which I assumed used my "of" in #105? Number 107 used no words from #106. Oops, just saw "the", which isn't really kosher. Discovery of King Arthur by Geoffrey Ashe Message edited by its author, Sep 22, 2009, 12:24pm. #110 yep my #106, which played off the preposition " of," was skipped. unusual for moi not to pick up an error. ;) anyway, moving on: the king must die by mary renault read multiple times since it first came out when i was in my late teens. *edited for typos Message edited by its author, Sep 22, 2009, 12:28pm. To Janooran124:
Thank you. Sorry, did not mean to cause so much confusion. Looks like I need to go back to grammar class to figure out the definition between an article and a preposition. (-: A prooued practise for all young chirurgians, concerning burnings with gunpowder, and woundes made with gunshot, sword, halbard, pyke, launce, or such other. : Wherein, is deliuered with all faithfulnesse, not onely the true receipts of such medicines as shall make them bolde, but also sundry familiar examples, such, as may leade them as it were by the hand, to the doyng of the lyke. Heereto is adioyned a treatise of the French or Spanish pockes, written by Iohn Almenar, a Spanish physition. by William ClowesI'm playing off of the word "hand" in the title of #125 because, technically, my #126 post does not conform to rule six. In #126, the word "hand" does not appear in the image of the title page displayed in the cover window. The complete phrase, "To which is added divers copies under his own hand," however, is included in the title in all bibliographic records. This particular edition includes works not included in previous editions, and thus the reason for the added phrase. moibibliomaniac playing as James Boswell Message edited by its author, Sep 23, 2009, 11:32am. When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne My copy is a 1961 edition that was my husband's when he was little - it even has his own illustrations added to it. Message edited by its author, Sep 23, 2009, 12:57pm. The History of Civiilization; a Handbook}
by William McNeill The Scourge of God by William Dietrich. Read in September 2006 Message edited by its author, Sep 23, 2009, 10:31pm. Peace Like a River by Leif Enger -I feel like I'm the only person who was meh about this book. The Wars of the Roses Through the Lives of Five Men and Women of the Fifteenth Century, by Desmond Seward (read 6 Apr 1997) My comment on the book: 2970 The Wars of the Roses Through the Lives of Five Men and Women of the Fifteenth Century, by Desmond Seward (read 6 Apr 1997) I think Seward is a better historian than Alison Weir, whose book titled the same as this one I read Jan. 7,1997, but a lot of the detail able to be extracted from records isn't frightfully interesting. Seward's device is to pay special attention to five people: William Hastings, a strong supporter of Edward IV; Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII; John de Vere, a strong supporter of the Lancaster cause; Dr. John Morton, who became a Cardinal in 1495; and Jane Shore, a mistress of Edward IV. This book was too diffused to be as good as I expected. 2970 The Wars of the Roses Through the Lives of Five Men and Women of the Fifteenth Century, by Desmond Seward (read 6 Apr 1997) I think Seward is a better historian than Alison Weir, whose book main titled the same as this one I read Jan. 7,1997, but a lot of the detail able to be extracted from records isn't frightfully interesting. Seward's device is to pay special attention to five people: William Hastings, a strong supporter of Edward IV; Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII; John de Vere, a strong supporter of the Lancaster cause; Dr. John Morton, who became a Cardinal in 1495; and Jane Shore, a mistress of Edward IV. This book was too diffused to be as good as I expected. Oxford Blood by Antonia Fraser read many years ago, don't remember much about it. The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann Man's Estate; Books that have Changed Man's Thinking by Andre MalrauxPhilosophical experiments, containing useful, and necessary instructions for such as undertake long voyages at sea : shewing how sea-water may be made fresh and wholsome, and how fresh-water may be preserv'd sweet, how biscuit, corn, &c. may be secured from the weevel, meggots, and other insects, and flesh preserv'd in hot climates, by salting animals whole : to which is added, an account of several experiments and observations on chalybeate or steel-waters : likewise a proposal for cleansing away mud, &c. by Steven HalesThe Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson is now catalogued on Library Thing.moibibliomaniac playing for Donald and Mary Hyde. Message edited by its author, Sep 26, 2009, 8:47am. The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay. Part of the Fionavar Trilogy. Read in February 2008. Summer Sisters by Judy Blume - read in 2007. I like her childrens books better. #128 how marvelous! my copy is also the 1961 edition, part of the boxed set i bought myself during my 2nd year as a student at Cal-Berkeley :) my mother was a librarian. one did not draw in books nor turn down pages! so no marginalia from me, sad to say. my play: Murder on a Bad Hair Day: A Southern Sisters Mystery by Anne GeorgeLibrarians of Alexandria: A Tale of Two Sisters by Alessandra Lavagnino #187 - I sent a question to your profile page. I'm a librarian, and your can actually add marginalia to your cataloging details in MARC standards. Message edited by its author, Sep 26, 2009, 3:23pm. Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence by Nick BantockThe Pianist The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw 1939-1945, by Wladyslaw Szpilman translated by Anthea Bell (read 9 Dec 2003) What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Hellermy cd cover has 'what was she thinking' as the title and then 'notes on a scandal' in brackets which is why the title differs from the touchstone. Message edited by its author, Sep 27, 2009, 6:22pm. Recipes for the Co-Ed, Newlywed, and Nearly Dead by Beth HarperChicken Soup for the Cat and Dog Lover's Soul: Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters by Jack Canfield *The touchstones work until I post it. Sorry! Message edited by its author, Sep 28, 2009, 12:52am. The Greek Passion* by Nikos Kazantzakis *The movie version of this is "He Who Must Die"; the original modern Greek Title "Khristos Anastauromenos" ( Christ Recrucified -- which is also the title of an English edition. A Passion for Books : A Book Lover's Treasury of Stories, Essays, Humor, Love and Lists on Collecting, Reading, Borrowing, Lending, Caring for, and Appreciating Books by Harold Rabinowitz and Rob KaplanWay to stay alert Coppers! Sorry I must have beat you by a matter of seconds. Message edited by its author, Sep 28, 2009, 11:28pm. This message has been deleted by its author. A western journal; a daily log of the great parks trip, June 20-July 2, 1938 by Thomas Wolfe. Wich you Well by David BaldacciMessage edited by its author, Sep 29, 2009, 3:16pm. Blood Red Sister Rose* by Thomas Kennealy *Own this, or rather my wife does (a gift); haven't read it yet; his Confederates is ahead of it on my TBR; not just good knowledge of the U.S. CIvil War FOR a foreigner; just plain good knowledge. Long Hard Road out of Hell by Marilyn Manson. Yep, I actually read this. Trying to connect to my teen-ager. The Long Emergency: Surviving The End Of Oil, Climate Change, And Other Converging Catastrophies Of The Twenty-First Century - James Howard Kunstler (read 2007) Message edited by its author, Sep 30, 2009, 11:49am. The Lawes Resolutions of Womens Rights: or, the Lawes provision for woemen. A methodicall collection of such statutes and customes, with the cases, opinions, arguments and prints of learning in the law, as doe properly concerne women. Together with a compendious table by Thomas EdgarThis book, published in 1632, was known as "The Women's Lawyer." Message edited by its author, Sep 30, 2009, 12:34pm. Nothing To Declare: Memoirs Of A Woman Traveling Alone - Mary Morris - (read 1990) the bull from the sea by Mary Renault read any number of times but the first was in, oh, i'd say the early 60's. Message edited by its author, Sep 30, 2009, 11:08pm. This message has been deleted by its author. This message has been deleted by its author. The Meiji Era 1868-1912 Changing Tide. No author, no touchstone. The Era of Good Feelings, by George Dangerfield (read 5 Dec 1970) (Pulitzer History prize in 1953) (Bancroft Prize in 1953) 1098 The Era of Good Feelings, by George Dangerfield (read 5 Dec 1970) (Pulitzer History prize in 1953) (Bancroft Prize in 1953) The title of this book is misleading. It is really a well-written study of American history from the War of 1812 to the start of Andrew Jackson's Administration on March 4, 1829. And it is a sheer delight. Full of much I sort of knew, yet I found it fresh and enjoyable. It is period rather neglected, but the book makes it all seem interesting and important. One certainly gets vivid pictures of Monroe, J.Q. Adams, and others. It shows the transformation from Jeffersonian democracy to Jacksonian. I liked this account of Daniel Webster before the Supreme Court: "At the end of his speech in the Dartmouth College case he had paused, apparently groping for the words that, with a characteristic economy, he had already used in a lower court. 'It is,Sir,' he faltered out at last,' as I have said, 'a small College. And yet, there are those who love it.' His voice choked with sobs, the audience reached for its handkerchiefs; and even Chief Justice Marshall began to cry." Housekeeping by Marilynn Robinson. Read several times; one of my favourite books. Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home by Julie Sussman *although the touchstone brings up the entire title, it will only create a link to the first 3 words Message edited by its author, Oct 1, 2009, 5:43pm. The Birds; The Clouds; The Frogs; Lysistrata (4 comedies) by AristophanesMake my Day, Read my Lips, Eat Quiche, and Die by Gary Trudeau* *This must be the only one that ever brought quotes from both George H.W. Bush and Clint Eastwood into the same title. Diamond Jim: the Life and Times of James Buchanan Brady by Parker MorellThis message has been deleted by its author. The Best Man To Die by Ruth Rendell. Read in April of 1989. Message edited by its author, Oct 3, 2009, 11:49am. Oscar Wilde: a Life in Letters, Writings and Wit
by Oscar Wilde The crock of gold by James Stephens. Finian's Rainbow is loosely based on this Irish book. The Keeper of the Crock of Gold: Irish Leprechaun Tales by Bairbre McCarthy and Oldrich Jelen I cannot respond to #350 from books I have read, so I won't. I merely point out that #347 by CharlesBoyd does not correctly respond to #346 and should have been ignored but #348 by rolandperkins failed to ignore it.
Hey, somebody has to say these bad things.... To Schmerguls et al.:
On: "I cannot respond to #350 from books
I have read..."
Re-reading the rules, Rule 8 says "IF you have read..." (emphasis added), so thereʻs a strong implication that you donʻt HAVE to have read it.
I must admit I accepted "Keeper > Keeperʻs" in 346-347. You are right, rolandperkins, one need not have read the book to use it and on I think two occasions I have used a book I have not read. But ordinarily I only use books I have read and so I usually don't respond if I can't do so with a book I have read... (back to top)
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