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Got "The Help" from the library. Just need to finish another one of your recommendations, "The Whole World Over," for book club on Friday first.
Hi! Thanks for the response for "1984".
Catherine, do you have the potato peel pie book? can i come over and borrow. Just finished my last borrowed book and wanted to make a withdrawal from the purlia/kuss library. thanks!
2008 Gastoni Award WinnersBy Dave Gaston4-5 StarsChina Road / Rob GiffordDual, The / John LukacsEvolution / Jean-Baptiste De PanafieuLong Walk, The / Slavomir RawiczMan Who Loved China / S.WinchesterOnly Yesterday / Fred AllenPeace Like A River / Leif Enger5 Star Audio BooksBeatles, The / Bob SpitzKill A Mockingbird, To / Harper LeeOutliners / Malcom GladwellReaching For Glory / Michael Beshloss Taking Charge / Michael Beshloss3+ Stars21; Burning Down House / B MezrichBook Thief, The / Markus ZusakBeautiful Mind, A / Sylvia NascarConsider The Lobster / David WallaceLiving Great Lakes / Jerry DennisLooking for Alaska / P JenkensNew World Coming / Nathan MillerThree Cups of Tea / Greg MortensonWhen Engulfed Flames / D. SedarisYour Inner Fish / Neil ShubinWhat does it take to win a Gastoni? Well, for starters, you better write a book on a topic I love. Next, your writing style has to be exquisite (to the point of awe and envy). Finally, your story telling has to be transporting. To sum it up, I quote Somerset:“When I read a book I seem to read it with my eyes only, but now and then I come across a passage, perhaps only a phrase, which has a meaning for me, and it becomes part of me.”On a more personal note, the time I spent reading and listening to books this year was pure escapism. It felt like I spent most of it in a hospital waiting room (which is not true). When I’d start obsessing about my girl Gracie’s cancer I’d crack a book and ride it hard to block the worst of my fears. At night, when I needed to find a path to sleep, I’d take the easy road and escape down a story line. A good book is a gift.Our family has so much to be thankful for this year. For starters, Carrie and I have our girl back! She now has about an inch of fine blond hair sticking straight out of her 5 year old head. At school they call her Q-tip. Her teachers call her Q-T-tip. I’ll post a couple holiday pictures of the family up on her website: caringbridge.org/visit/gracegastonYour friendship is counted among my many blessings. Merry Christmas to you and your family, My best for the New Year, Dave
not yet, i really haven't had time to explore but i will try to do that later this afternoon.
by the way, I absolutely love that picture of Hilary. So cute! I miss her.
I know but I am really enjoying it! I grew up going to Catholic schools and he writes alot about his experiences at catholic school. He reminds me alot of Dave, lots of ego, great values not perfect. Ha!
Tiz the Season. I imagine, like me, you give books. My holiday list keeps getting longer and my holiday budget keeps getting smaller. What's a guy to do? Answer: Ask his stellar and sturdy Shelfarians where they place their orders. I order the majority of my books (for my own consumption) via Amazon Used... but I'm not going to gift a used book (tacky, tacky). So, have you found a place that would offer a deep discount for a volume buy? I'd appreciate you passing on the tip. Thanks, Merry Merry, Dave
Wait, you liked "the last good chance?" i thought you didn't! I did, but the rest of you jumped all over it! And not in a nice way. Until the author showed up.
Just got back from Myrtle Beach, and 4 books later.... I LOVED the Glass Castle!!!! Thanks for the recommendation!!
Hi, So I joined -- this looks like fun though it could become even more addictive than playing games to avoid doing the bookkeeping. Can we be friends?Julie
Doll, just read Love Walked In flying back from Mediterranean! it was great, love my kindle!
You'll like Ava's Man even better than his first effort. His best book to date. Garcon
Nominees for the September title are up at the Good Reads Book Group!
June nominations are now up on the Good Reads book Group page. Please vote by April 15th! Remember, if you want to be the next person that nominates, you must take part in a discussion for April's book OR vote in Junes! We will pull a name out of a hat to be July's nominator!
May nominees have been posted on the Good Reads Book Group! Make sure to stop by and vote by March 17th! Remember, everyone who votes gets a chance to be the next member to select nominees for the following month. Our April winner was "Soul Catcher" by Michael C. White. Discussion will begin on April first.
I'd just had my interest piqued for The Abortionist's Daughter and then read your review! Maybe you're saving me the trouble-- I hate stories where there's no one for me to sympathize with. Thanks for the tip :)
Hi Shelfarians,OK, I'm trying to take full advantage of the new features on Shelfari and in the process... take full advantage of my Shelfarian friends. I'm also trying to make good on my new year's resolution to prescreen potential "dog" books (i.e. terrible, stolen time, poorly written, trash).If you'd care to help a friend (me), I'd like to invite you to take a look at my "WISH LIST" shelf and based on your experience (if you have read them), suggest a few deletes or better substitutes.And by the way, I'll be happy to exchange the favor. Thanks in advance for your help and Happy New Year.Best, Dave
You have a got an amazing collection of books. I got some great ideas from you. Thanks!!
