bnj

bnj

My favorite reads are biographies/memoirs and classics. Anyone who has written even one book has accomplished much more than I have, and I admire the author's talent, vision, expression and hard work. I'm not much of a literary critic, so my ratings are simply based on my personal preference. Here's what my stars mean: 5 = books that...more »
  • MO, USA
  • member since Wednesday, July 11 2007

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  • Shonda

    shonda says

    I appreciate your review of The Shack...I just saw an advert for it and was tempted to give it a shot...don't think I need to any more :-)

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • lindsayperkins

    lindsayperkins says

    looks like you are in for a fun summer of harry potter reading! how fun. i am a big fan and was sad when the last book was over. i hope you enjoy them.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • LKL

    lkl says

    Hello BNJ, we wish we would see you again at the 1st Tue. book group. We all miss you!

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jen S.

    jen s. says

    haven't read sue grafton - my book club ladies like her for fun reads. are the ones you read different from the alphabet ones?

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • lindsayperkins

    lindsayperkins says

    I love your list too! I hear you about the lack of time and the dirth of exciting reading material. I want to run away to Africa or India, never watch TV again, and instead work & talk & cook & take care of my kids & read good books. I know I don't have to run away to Africa to do it, it just sometimes seems like an easier solution.... :) We are doing pretty well, just making our way day by day. I hope you all are well too. Give Hunter a big hug for me.
    Lindsay

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jen S.

    jen s. says

    yes, reading portrait and really enjoying!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jen S.

    jen s. says

    hey sis! see you're reading water for elephants - enjoyed it. looking forward to being w/ you guys next week! jen

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • StevePowell

    stevepowell says

    My first standard for a friendship request is a good shelf. I bend a bit for a Seattlite, someone with a black and white cat OR a picture with a mountain in the background!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • KathyC

    kathyc says

    I did like Eat, Pray, Love. Not one of my all time favorites, but it was good. I saw her interviewed on Oprah which was interesting and added to the experience of having read her book.
    The "shack" in my picture... I have no idea where that even is! It was just a picture from my computer and I haven't gone back in to change it!! : )
    Kinda funny

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jen S.

    jen s. says

    hey there! this is so cool - i love it!
    luv, jen

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • KathyC

    kathyc says

    I enjoy seeing what you are reading. There are several books on your list that I want to read. We are reading The Handmaid's Tale right now for book club and just finished Eat, Pray, Love. Hope your book club is going well.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Shonda

    shonda says

    I guess I understand about All the King's Men...it wasn't required reading for me, and that makes a difference sometimes!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Shonda

    shonda says

    I just skimmed your list and love it that we've read so many of the same books...and also love it that we have totally different opinions about a couple of them. We'll have to talk about All the King's Men and Kite Runner...!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • hjprahman

    hjprahman says

    Thanks Jennifer... next time your shopping look into "The Trouble with Islam"... my Uncle Sam recommended it to me, and I think I'll be looking into real soon. I've heard great things about this author's messages on NPR, CSPAN and the sorts. Shelfari is fun.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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