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againstthetide

againstthetide

Oh, where to start?

I'm an avid reader with lots of other interests that both drive my interest in and are driven by books. My biggest passion (right now and aside from my family) is triathlon. I started participating in them three years ago, and this year I just finished my first half Ironman (70.3 miles of... more »
  • Rochester, NY
  • member since April 9 2007

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  • Tenia F

    Tenia F says

    Hey there:) Are you joining secret santa in book chat? I have so much respect for you doing all this organizing!

    posted 7 days ago. ( send a note )
  • jerry-book

    jerry-book says

    I have a tender place in my heart for Earth Abides although it may be dated now. It may have been my introduction to the post apocalyptic genre. I don't know if it still holds up. In The Road did you anticipate the father would not make it.

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • jerry-book

    jerry-book says

    I saw where you read and liked The Road. I was wondering if you thought the author was familiar with prior post-apocalyptic literature such as Alas Babylon, Earth Abides, On the Beach, A Canticle for Liebowitz, the Last Ship, I am Legend, etc. The idea that many will resort to savagery is not new. I think this author's stark treatment of the subject is well-written but none of the ideas are original.

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • alwaysange

    alwaysange says

    Thanks for that review! I feel like I most definitely will have to read it now. If my TBR stack wasn't so huge right now, I'd start right away. I will let you know when I read it. Hopefully it will be soon.

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • rowanthea

    rowanthea says

    We back.....had a wonderful time with beautiful weather. Thanks so much. I need real coffee and serious sleep after the 10 hour drive home. Thanks again.

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • alwaysange

    alwaysange says

    I'm curious about The Road, Anita. A friend said it was good but I glimpsed a copy of it and see that it's written in stream of consciousness without proper punctuation (ie. no quotation marks when someone is talking). I'm not sure I like that type of writing but I am still intrigued especially now that I see you enjoyed it. I also see there's a movie coming out and I think I'd prefer to read the book first. Your thoughts?

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi, Anita. I just saw your note on rowanthea's page. I'm back, so don't worry about me. As you can see, I didn't give her many options. I really didn't think anyone was going to steal that book from me (and I really want it!). I was having trouble deciding between a few, actually, so we'll see what I decide if my current book is stolen... ;-)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • rowanthea

    rowanthea says

    Thanks just sent them. I will be back sunday night.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • rowanthea

    rowanthea says

    Anita,
    I leave for the mountains at 5am.......really thought the swap would be over by now. I'm also proxy for Librarycin. Help!!!!! I will send you the info but if someone else can take over that's fine. Thanks and sorry it's last minute........Reen

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Deemah A

    Deemah A says

    Hi,
    I just want to say my birthday is 13th October, too, I knew from your group.
    It's nice meet people of the same birthday and similar interests :)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Not Rory Gilmore

    Not Rory Gilmore says

    If a book is tagged as contemporary does that qualify for this months tag or does it have to be tagged as contemporary fiction? I have a contemporary fiction I'm about to start reading, but since I just finished one tagged contemporary I figured I'd ask.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    hahaha! It would, wouldn't it!? No, don't worry about Author Author, but thanks for offering. The timing of the trip just means that the only thing that needs to be done while we are away is to post the thread to sign up to choose November's author. Tenia has said she'll take care of that. I am back on the 20th, so I can pick up the rest from there. (And, considering I'm not planning to look at a computer while I'm away, I'm going to have TONS to catch up on, between facebook and shelfari...!)

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert of Ravenclaw

    Robert of Ravenclaw says

    The True Story of Hansel and Gretel
    Louise Murphy 5 stars
    Is a hard book to read becouse of what happens to one of the charitor

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi! I think I'll pass the info on to rowanthea. She offered and you appear to be keeping track for plenty of other people. Thanks so much! I doubt my book will be stolen anyway, but I will prepare rowanthea, just in case. Thanks! :-)

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert of Ravenclaw

    Robert of Ravenclaw says

    The True Story of Hansel and Gretel
    Louise Murphy 5 stars

    The Book Thief
    Markus Zusak 5 stars

    Snow Falling on Cedars
    David Guterson 5 stars

    All three are great WW2 books

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi, Anita. I'm a little concerned that the book swap may not be over by the time I leave for my trip (Friday... the last time I'll be looking at my computer will be Thursday evening). Luckily, I already have a book, but just in case it gets stolen... I'll probably just open a new book. Can I just choose #1 now, or should I have someone else choose a random number for me (in case #1 isn't available at the time)? Thanks!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Armenator

    Armenator says

    Thank you so much.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Armenator

    Armenator says

    I am sorry that I have been out of touch. My father has been in ICU at the hospital. (He is better now.) Maybe I can choose an author next time.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert of Ravenclaw

    Robert of Ravenclaw says

    did you see my three world war two book post for you . I think you may like the three

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    I am sorry. I was away for three days. I found a computer to jump on quick. Heading home now and will get back on then. Thanks, and sorry about delay.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )


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