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LaFemmeMonkita

LaFemmeMonkita

has 137 followers and is following 134 people

I am a writer, runner and mother with a lifelong passion of books. The books I have on my shelf are those that are in my home in stacks and stacks all over the house, with exception to those on my "wish list". I shamelessly added books I enjoy reading to my children over and over.

Recently completed my first draft of a historical... more »
  • Seattle, Wa, USA
  • member since October 16, 2006

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  • Vanessa S

    Vanessa S says

    Couple new short story collection recommendations for you: The Cage Keeper by Andrew Dubus III and Best American Series - Best American Travel Writing 2008. Hope all is well!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Burl B

    Burl B says

    Thanks for getting my book BODY COUNT. I'm in Seattle right now -- well, I was in Ballard earlier, now I'm up in Mill Creek. Please read MOM SAID KILL - it is an Everett murder case and a very strange one indeed.

    Best wishes
    Burl Barer

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    2008 Gastoni Award Winners
    By Dave Gaston

    4-5 Stars
    China Road / Rob Gifford
    Dual, The / John Lukacs
    Evolution / Jean-Baptiste De Panafieu
    Long Walk, The / Slavomir Rawicz
    Man Who Loved China / S.Winchester
    Only Yesterday / Fred Allen
    Peace Like A River / Leif Enger

    5 Star Audio Books
    Beatles, The / Bob Spitz
    Kill A Mockingbird, To / Harper Lee
    Outliners / Malcom Gladwell
    Reaching For Glory / Michael Beshloss
    Taking Charge / Michael Beshloss

    3+ Stars
    21; Burning Down House / B Mezrich
    Book Thief, The / Markus Zusak
    Beautiful Mind, A / Sylvia Nascar
    Consider The Lobster / David Wallace
    Living Great Lakes / Jerry Dennis
    Looking for Alaska / P Jenkens
    New World Coming / Nathan Miller
    Three Cups of Tea / Greg Mortenson
    When Engulfed Flames / D. Sedaris
    Your Inner Fish / Neil Shubin

    What 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/gracegaston

    Your friendship is counted among my many blessings. Merry Christmas to you and your family, My best for the New Year, Dave

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    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

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Nora

    Nora says

    Hi, I just posted a very special interview with Juile Lessman, author of "A Passion Most Pure". She is giving away a copy of her book if you leave a comment on my blog. Check it out www.psalm516.blogspot.com. She'll be giving the book away next week.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Existentialista

    Existentialista says

    Looks like I'll have to get up there and try some of your Skinny B%#*@ in the Kitch cooking! I'm on sabbatical so I really have no excuse except the fact that my income is also on sabbatical!!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • riri422

    riri422 says

    Omg. that's a whole lot of books. i can't belive it. you must of had a real adventure reading all those books. i am only 11 and i have not read that many books yet. i am not even close. i hope soon i could get to read that many books just like you. i'm part of a big family so it's always hectic. if you have any tips for me to start reading more please get back to me. it's really hard for me to read sometimes. 2 reasons. there is no where to read. i need quiet. there is a lot of people in my house. 2nd, it's hard for me to understand sometimes because i have a little trouble in school somtimes. sooo it's hard for me to understand. so please give me some tips. thank you!!!!!!!!!!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    I saw that you put Bonk on your "book" list. So did I. How could we not, what a great title. Here is my review. Interested in girls perspective.

    Bonk / Mary Roach
    A rollicking and random “bonking” through the up and down and down and dirty of all things sexual. Sure it is science writing, in the same way that Andy Rooney is a serious news reporter. Roach writes to both enlighten and to throw an eyebrow. Often her writing and wit are so sharp that she over delivers on both. The sexual enlightenment is so very, very vivid it is cringe worthy to the point of leg crossing. If you don’t yell, “Ouch!, Gross! Too Much! and Wait a Minute!” at least ten times, you’re less of a prig and a prude than this pecker-head. Amazingly for the smarmy subject she covers, her writing is never disrespectful to the topic at hand (pun intended). Some times the detail is uncomfortable to the point of nausea... but never disrespectful. Conclusion: A very strange mix; the bedfellows of hard science and hard-ons. There was way too much science for the merely sexually curious and a way too much devotion and detail focused on the sexually bizarre to be taken scientifically serious. What can I say, Mary Roach sent me all a twitter.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    oh, i see, good luck with the novel!!! trying to get back to mine, but it aint happening right now....

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    Welcome to Better than Starbucks! Look around, make yourself at home, start a new thread or dig up an old one or just read and jump in on the more active ones.

    BTW, what do you write?

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Daisy Barksby-Pryce

    Dame Daisy Barksby-Pryce says

    Saw that you added What is the What. Are you enjoying it? It's on my bookshelf and TBR pile.

    I have Bonk on my wish list too -- I loved Stiff and Spook!!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Micha B

    Micha B says

    Hi

    I am spreading word about my new book about my life working on a cruise ship. Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship chronicles my wacky job search to get my dream job as Assistant Cruise Director and takes you behind the scenes on a cruise ship. Go to www.permanentpassenger.com to see more about the book.

    Truly a very funny insightful book that will make you laugh – cry – and throw up just a bit.

    The book is in Elliot Bay Book Company in Seattle and also can be ordered online

    Cheers
    Micha Berman

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jas A

    Jas A says

    thnx for add me
    hope every thing is fine there
    do u have any yahoo or msn id where we chat
    hane a nice time
    take care bye

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristyn Z

    Kristyn Z says

    Hope you like mysteries. That's about all I have on my shelf. Sheesh! I really need to expand my library. You need to check out Squids Will Be Squids. Zoe brought that book home 3 times from the library. It's her favorite book even though it's little morals and fables that are over her head. I recommend it!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • RiverJordan

    RiverJordan says

    Many Shelfarians have been tuning into the Radio program and I've been giving a
    shout out to friends here. You might enjoy tuning in, email me with your favorite recommended book and I'll read it on the air.
    BACKSTORY is live every Saturday from 4-6Central time
    from Nashville at 98.9fm or at www.radiofreenashville.org

    This weeks Great Company, Ron Hogan shares Great Stories from the road on
    covering the writing and publishing business from the inside out!

    And as always a mix of Great Music - Everything from Count Basie to Johnny Cash,
    U2, Derek & The Dominoes, Cream, Jewel, Santana, Rolling Stones and more.

    See you soon on the radio!
    River
    river@riverjordan.us

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Bayon C

    Bayon C says

    Hi LaFemmeMonkita, just wishing you a Happy Easter Day.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • karimdad

    karimdad says

    I ask you of being friend in order to benefit from each other's experiences & obsevations during life time in travel, reading & meeting people of all walks of like---relegious, nonrelegious,color,creed & of different attitudes.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Vanessa S

    Vanessa S says

    Hi again! Also saw that you just read Barrel Fever, which is fortuitous b/c my next door neighbor just loaned it to me. You gave it four stars, so I'm looking forward to it! I don't know what it is with me and short stories lately, but I'm really enjoying them. Happy Friday, Vanessa

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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