Dave

Dave

I continually evolve (or devolve) in my reading, pursuing various genres until I burn myself out. Modern biographies, Indian fiction (hard to burn out here), war histories, philosophy, and so on. Right now I'm a father of three and a hard-working member of the Shelfari team, so I find I have to make time to read here and there. But I do love...more »
  • Seattle, WA, USA
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  • Kurt

    kurt says

    How was Good to Great? worth the read? did it read fast?

    posted 3 days ago. ( send a note )
  • cyd

    cyd says

    Struck by discussion...

    Check out my latest blog...

    http://cydwebster.blogspot.com/2008/05/struck-by-discussion.html

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • marwa k

    marwa k says

    i want to know how u read these books through the internet or by buying them

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

    mellyw says

    Let me know when you read Skeletons at the Feast. Let me know if it's clean enough for me. Thanks! I'd totally recommend The Book Thief though if you haven't read it. It's about Nazi germany too and is one of my all time favorites - but very, very sad.
    I'd skip Sundays at Tiffanys - not so great. Fun premise, but kind of a let down. Hey, and why are our reviews no longer posted under the books? That's too bad. that was one of my favorite features.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Ms. McKellips

    ms. mckellips says

    I'm only about halfway through, I find myself researching quotes and scripture as I go along. It's very interesting and I have discovered a few of my own profound thoughts thus far. Enjoy the book.

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

    krish says

    Hi Dave,
    How are you ?

    I have a Great News to share with you :

    Kindly have a look at this discussion in our Group:

    http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12965/discussions/46574/Glad-News-to-Share-with-you-ALL-

    Wishing you all the very best
    Krish

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

    kilgatron says

    Dave, I remember being in that very harbor. I just read Things Fall Down by the Africa Achebe, written in 1959, the year I was born. His character main character, Okonkwo, appears to be static, and by our culture, unlikeable. The story's climax and resolution, jammed together, make this book puzzling, at least for me. Perhaps the speed of the Europeans' arrival felt that way.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • David N

    david n says

    Dave, Your friends at SpierNY say hello!

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

    krish says

    Dear Dave,

    I am glad to know that you are a member of the wonderful Group :"Friendship for Universal Peace". Recently I have come up with an interesting and innovative idea to increase participation of group members. It is working great.
    Hope you have time to have a look at our group. I will be glad if you can share your views with us.
    Wishing you all the very best
    With Best Regards
    Krish

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

    rebecca says

    Hi Dave. You say you love Indian Fiction but I must note that "Interpreter of Maladies" is conspicuous in its absence. I know, you're a hard-working father of three, but that's why this is so perfect: it's an amazing collection of short stories. Figure I can give you a hard time now that we're friends. :) (ask Josh about me). In the meantime, check it out on my shelf. When I become a more adept user I'll officially recommend it to you.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Eng'r,poet,writer,editor,SaghierAhmedJafri

    eng'r,poet,writer,editor,saghierahmedjafri says

    Dear Dave !
    I hope that you are fine.
    Thanks for your nice note.
    I am glad to note that you are a writer.If you like,you may e.mail your poetry, short stories,articles to me at: syedsaghier@yahoo.co.uk
    Best wishes ,
    Saghier Ahmed Jafri , Urdu Manzil ,
    http://www.urdumanzil.com
    http://www.urdumanzil.com/adab_nama/index.html

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ordovician

    ordovician says

    YOU FINISHED THE WAITING YEARS! How did you like it? Didn't you love it? You did, right? You loved it, yes? Best book ever, huh? Makes other books look like crap! ;o)

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ch. mohammad khan  r

    ch. mohammad khan r says

    dear dave,

    great man are always great. regards, yours, khan. join my group peace for all "" . thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!waiting!!!!!!!!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ordovician

    ordovician says

    The book about Eddie T was pretty darn good. There was quite a bit of intrigue during his short reign, and not a few people lost their heads! Less sex than with other royals, but one can't have everything. I think you'll love The Odyssey on a second "go." Let me know what you think!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ordovician

    ordovician says

    What the hell, Dave? Seriously: What the hell? :o) Additionally, what did you think of The Odyssey? I see that you recently read it (three weeks ago, by Shelfari's calculations!), and I'd love to know what you thought. I think it rocks. Will you agree...or disagree and face the consequences!?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Monique

    monique says

    Hi Dave,
    The Spiderwick Chronicles are an absolute YES! All 5 books. I really love them. The story is brilliant and a little scary and the drawings are beautiful. I'm sure you will like the books.
    Keep on reading! Greetings, Monique

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • aLiwishes

    aliwishes says

    no problem, i'm sure you'll love the princess bride :)

    -aLiwishes

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gashlycrumb

    gashlycrumb says

    Hi Dave,
    Thanks for the add and hope you enjoy The Princess Bride!
    Feel free to ask about any other books I have on my shelf. I'm really enjoying the new feature!
    -Nancy

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )


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