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John

John

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There's nothing better than a really good book. I can tell the best ones because I start reading slower as I approach the end to keep from finishing it.
  • Boulder, Co, USA
  • member since October 12, 2006

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  • Sue B

    Sue B says

    John, send me a phone number on my regular email. I'll leave here on the 24th (early) and head back on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 26)....could come by on my way out!
    Sue

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sue B

    Sue B says

    Hey, John, I'm coming to Boulder for a wedding the last weekend in Sept (24-25?)...perhaps I could come by for a cup of coffee before I head home on Sunday?
    Sue
    PS I do the same with great books...go slow toward the end! HATE finishing one!

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  • ajie

    ajie says

    It's my nature to finish all the books in a series, & i sometimes find it disappointing because some authors can't sustain the initial thrill. But if the Duane Moore series is as enjoyable as you say, 'til the end, i might just pick it up for this year. Thanks for the suggestion, John.

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

    ajie says

    Hi, John! My favorite read from 2009 was Perfume by Patrick Suskind. I like the way it was written, and how the author developed the main character. Have you read it? There's a movie out already. That was pretty good, too.

    What about you? Any books you want to recommend?

    Happy new year!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sue B

    Sue B says

    John, thanks for the recommendation and for the list. Had no idea that McMurtry was so prolific!
    Happy Christmas!
    xo msue

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sue B

    Sue B says

    What was Rhino Ranch about? Africa, I hope? Is it a guy book or do you think I'd like it?!
    msue
    PS Happy Christmas! Margaret must be doing all the preparation since you're just sitting around reading!!!

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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

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  • 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 2 years 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

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  • Alexa

    Alexa says

    Thanks for the response. I appreciate your time.

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  • 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.

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  • Mike

    Mike says

    I just found a copy of Winter's Tale.

    posted 3 years 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

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  • Renee Y

    Renee Y says

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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?

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  • Mike

    Mike says

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

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  • 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

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