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Post by LHR02 on Aug 13, 2003 9:04:14 GMT -5
Recently finished Dan Brown's 'The DaVinci Code' and found it a whale of a good read. Parts of it almost a travelog of Rome, Paris, and other spots, loads of 'great art' content, and a really well done 'mystery'. It also covers a good bit of religious trail, the RCC and the Holy Grail....it is a really difficult book to describe but it is a can't put down thing. Highest reccomendations! There is something in it for everyone.
What have you liked lately??
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 14, 2003 13:12:17 GMT -5
So.......am I the only one who is reading anything? ;D
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Post by Kim on Aug 14, 2003 13:38:38 GMT -5
I just finished an excellent book but traded it in at the book store for some new ones.
I've been racking my brain since I first saw this post to remember the name of it!!
I think it had bride in the title and was based in India.
Kim
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 14, 2003 14:28:38 GMT -5
'A suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth?
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Post by Kim on Aug 14, 2003 15:04:57 GMT -5
DAMN, you are good!! ;D That's it!!!
I guess it doesn't have bride in the title..LOL..
How you got that, I don't know!
Kim
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 14, 2003 15:45:00 GMT -5
I read it a few years ago when it first came out. Remembered the title but not the author.....luckily I had it in hardback so it is still in my library and I could go look. ;D And while it doesn't have 'bride' in the title, it's a magor theme and it is in India, so wasn't too hard to guess it. Also, it is an excellent read.
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Post by KimS on Aug 17, 2003 18:36:04 GMT -5
Hi! I read a book called Bel Canto recently that was soooooo good. Made me laugh, made me cry.
I also read The Agony and The Ecstacy right after i returned from my trip. I miss my travels soooo much. Real ife sucks!
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 17, 2003 20:13:46 GMT -5
also read The Agony and The Ecstacy right after i returned from my trip.
if you liked this one by Stone, try Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett....another great 'historical' location novel....based on Cathedral of St. Denis in Paris. Another great read.
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Post by jennifer on Aug 18, 2003 18:14:34 GMT -5
Well...I'm reading books in french, so the title you won't know...
I don't have much time to read though,
I am also reading a book in German to catch up on my German I keep loosing since College is over!
xxo
Jen
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BARATIER
Senior Travel Member
Viva la Revolucion!
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Post by BARATIER on Aug 18, 2003 21:12:09 GMT -5
I just finished reading "Skiny legs and all" by Tom Robbins (again) A mind teasing reading with a comic twist.
I want to get my hands on a copy of that book about fast food culture in the US... I think its called Fast Food America, or something like that.
Bara
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Kirsty
Full Travel Member
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Post by Kirsty on Aug 19, 2003 22:23:11 GMT -5
Hello!!! If anyone out there is interested in philosophy, there is an excellent book called "Sophies World" (I think the author is Jostein Gaarder...something like that!). Anyway, it is a wonderful introduction to the history of philosophy and gives some insight to Europe of the past and present!! Happy Reading!! Kirsty  |
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Post by sejvirgo on Sept 3, 2003 8:05:46 GMT -5
I just started reading Stupid White Men by Michael Moore. The "stupid white men" of the US (aka politicians) are pretty comical to read about. While I love my country, I certainly agree that we have our issues, and since the rest of the world is laughing at George W, I figured I should too!
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Post by BigRay on Sept 3, 2003 16:35:57 GMT -5
I just finished reading "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas and was thoroughly impressed. It was superbly written and I found the story captivating. I haven't seen the movie, so I didn't know much before reading it, but would highly recommend it.
Next book on tap, "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy.
Ray
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Post by LHR02 on Sept 3, 2003 16:43:29 GMT -5
Oh Ray...one of my top dozen books for sure! Just bought it for my SIL's birthday last month, he had never read it. Some of these 'older classics' are such a great read and unfortunately easily overlooked as just that...too old. Having read the book I'll wager a guess you will not be overly impressed with the latest movie version. ;D
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