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John

John

I read a lot. It's an old habit — there's nothing better than a really good book. I love to hear about new and good authors. Finding a new, good author that I've never read who has written many books is a thing to be savored.

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  • Boulder, Co, USA
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  • Chris Tusa

    Chris Tusa says

    Thanks. Send me an e-mail (my address is mail@christophertusa.com) with your e-mail address, and I'll e-mail you the e-book.

    Thanks again,

    Chris

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ellen M

    Ellen M says

    Thanks for the names of authors I hadn't read-especially
    daniel Silva. I have read four of his books. Have you read the new Child book? I have requested it at the library.

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

    Mike says

    I am currently reading this book on decision making, and am finding it fascinating.
    Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
    by Dan Ariely

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Alexa

    Alexa says

    Thanks for the response. I appreciate your time.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mike

    Mike says

    I finally finished Winter's Tale, and I am certainly no intellectual talent. I found the book beautifully written but perhaps longer than necessary. I think the reader needs to be more into fantasy than I am in order to overlook some things in the story. I have no problem with time travel (Einstein seemed to think it possible) or time warp or whatever it was, but I would have been more interested if he had posed some explanation of how it was happening for the reader's further ponderation. I liked the horse, but where did the magical powers come from? It had the makings of a powerful love story, but left me wondering why they were not brought back together in the end; I was disappointed.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mike

    Mike says

    I just found a copy of Winter's Tale.

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

    Clasyl says

    Hi John, Long time no talk... I saw you have some Vince Flynn books on your shelf. I just discovered him with Consent to Kill and if you have not yet that book, I think you would enjoy it. Also, I saw you have some Daniel Silva books on your shelf as well. I have read all of his book and just finished Moscow Rules. It's a really good one as well.

    Hope all is well with you,

    Claire

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Renee Y

    Renee Y says

    MDS is an addicting website. A bit morbid, but very interesting. Enjoy

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • BL D

    BL D says

    Hi. I'd be happy to. It's basically a long essay. It explains much about modern English, our attitudes and, I don't know if Orwell realizes it or not, but it also exposes a whole lot of chips on his shoulders. It sounds very modern even though it was written in 1946. Here's a link to the complete text.

    http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm

    I was hooked from the first paragraph. I hope you like it too.
    B.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alan H

    Alan H says

    Thanks for replying. I will give the Dune series another shot, especially as the first book engrossed me. I will also get Helprin's Winter's Tale. I noted the Shakespearean title, then looked it up, and am intrigued by the basic idea. I agree with yours about sons and daughters. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but flattery is distasteful nonetheless.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alan H

    Alan H says

    I'm really interested in your collection, as I have read a number of the authors myself. James Herriot is so great. I was wondering if you thought any of the Dune sequels live up to the original. I would like to go back, but was a little disappointed with Dune Messiah, but maybe I was in a different temperament when I was not faced with the Dune universe for the first time. Do you like the "House" books written by Herbert's son?

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

    Mike says

    I am not familiar with Helprin, but will check him out, so to speak.

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

    golovin_benny says

    Hi John~

    At this late date, I have finally read the Hardy Boys and noticed that was one of the many books on your shelf, which seems interesting to me.

    Take care,

    B

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

    AL says

    I see Journey of the Jihadist on your bookshelf. I am reading it for a World Affairs Book Group that I am in. We meet on Tuesday jan 16 to discuss this book. Our last book was Takeyh's Hidden Iran. I am seeking diverse comment about Jihadist. Care to share your thoughts? AL

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

    ajie says

    I used to have friends in New Zealand, but they've moved. Really green there, they say. I get cheese everytime they come home for a vacation.
    Hey, you shouldn't trust me on my History. There were only 2 who attempted to conquer the Philippines. Spain succeeded, Japan for a bit, and then books argue whether the US did or did not. I really should be more knowledgeable about this. So embarrassing. Just don't quote me.:)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ajie

    ajie says

    I guess learning Filipino would be the way to go.:) And then you'd have to be in a country conquered thrice over by different countries. Maybe then reading the story would have more meaning, or impact. Haha! So what book are you reading now? I'm not making progress with any of the books i started. Sigh. Housewifing is taking up all my time, it seems. Gone hiking lately?:)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ajie

    ajie says

    I just realized i read the Noli in Filipino. I guess the emotions were lost in the translation. Is it getting better? Are you still reading it? Or have you given up entirely?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • ajie

    ajie says

    Hi, John! I've missed your posts. I figured you must be backpacking somewhere...
    Yes, i've read it. The Noli is required reading in 2nd year high school. Back then i had a hard time understanding it, too. But it gets better towards the end. All the vignettes come together to make a solid whole. Don't worry.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Clasyl

    Clasyl says

    Hi John, Hope you are well. I just saw you were on line. I'm leaving Wednesday for Switzerland, Italy and Germany. Although most of the time I will be in Italy. Planning any trip soon ? What are you reading these days. I finally received The Secret Servant and I'm more than half way through. Take care, Claire

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )


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