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Max J.

Max J.

I love reading anything and everything. I tend to gravitate to non-fiction, but lately I've been reading novels for the first time in years and it turns out that if you're not reading Tom Clancy a lot of this stuff is pretty worthwhile. Clearly, I was not an English major.

I tend to start a lot of random reading projects that I never... more »
  • Killeen, TX, USA
  • member since June 24 2007

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  • librarianwho

    librarianwho says

    Have you read Shadow Divers?

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

    librarianwho says

    I was intending to, but I have been a really slack reader this year. I think I've read maybe 20? How about you? Giving it a go? Or are the stressful working conditions and absence of libraries and bookstores proving to be an impediment?

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • librarianwho

    librarianwho says

    Have you considered becoming a professional book reviewer upon your return to civilian life?

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

    librarianwho says

    You enjoying snark? No!!! It cannot be! That makes no sense whatsoever.......

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

    librarianwho says

    Hmm......I can't imagine why, what with all of the free time the army gives you. :)

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

    librarianwho says

    I wish you would write more reviews. The ones you have written are very good because you don't just say things like "loved it!" or "hated it!" You give intelligent, informative reasons.

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

    librarianwho says

    Yes, I do read lots of fiction, but I wouldn't say it was all frivolous.

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

    librarianwho says

    We are now tied in the 50 book challenge!

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

    librarianwho says

    : P Those are fighting words my friend! (Besides, I have been stage managing a play and that is eating up all of my free time.)

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

    librarianwho says

    Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I caught part of Little Britain the other day. And it is very, very odd.

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

    D says

    Thanks for the recs. I read the same way. Almost always two at a time on the same topic, as opposite of perspective as possible. Always have enjoyed reading that way. I already ready the Halberstam, I'll look into the other as well. TY very much.

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

    bgita says

    Cute picture!!!!! What a sweetie pie. :)

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

    librarianwho says

    I must confess to being disappointed to not have an email waiting for me when I returned from my less than relaxing vacation. Hope to hear from you soon!

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

    librarianwho says

    (sheepish grin) Oops! You've already joined it! Please ignore my previous comment.

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

    librarianwho says

    Sorry, being nosy. Perhaps you should think of creating a non-fiction discussion group. There already is one, but you could tailor a new one to your ideas. I've thought about it, but I don't have the time.

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

    saguaro says

    Max: Yes, I do find that disheartening - the relative unpopularity of non-fiction, that is. I see that you've read "The Prince Of The Marshes "by Rory Stewart. I'm in the midst of it now. Totally absorbing. Have also read "The Places In Between" about his long walk through Afghanistan in winter.

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

    Jen says

    What a cute puppy!

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

    librarianwho says

    Love the avatar! Is the dog yours?

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

    librarianwho says

    Actually, with the exception of the feminist philosophy course and one sociology course, the majority of courses I took focused on women's issues or women's work. I never had to read any Betty Friedan. I think the overlap came from having feminists within the Classical Studies department who taught courses like Love and Desire in classical works. That wasn't the exact course title but you get the idea.
    Were you ROTC at UVA? My oldest brother did that with the Air Force, but that was ages ago. Or was this a post college decision? What did you major in at UVA? (My! Aren't I nosy this afternoon?)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )


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