T. Miller Ryan

Random books from my shelf

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  Steven P says

  Hi - I'm trying to revive the western reading group here on shelfari and I noticed you liked Craig Johnson's "The Dark Horse". If you can, take a minute to post your comments on the book - thanks!

  Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  Did you like Edgar Sawatelle? I've been thinking about getting it. I'm just about finished with Don DeLillo's End Zone. And then on to your friend's book. By the way, look at my post below - I mentioned Ken Waldman in it 9 months ago. Fun!

  Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  I don't think I'm going to read the series. If anything, I would read the Wait until Dark/True Blood series. First book was fun (the series was based on it). This year I've already read Steinbeck's Pastures of Heaven and a memoir written by Alaska's Fiddling Poet, Ken Waldman. Now I'm reading Rules of the Bone by Russell Banks. So far it's gotten my attention pretty quickly. Don't forget to read "To a God Unknown" by Steinbeck. Or try "Winter of our Discontent" - that was really good. I miss you!

  Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  I think Jas read Buffalo. That's by Dan O'Brien, right? I introduced him at his Festival of the Book presentation a few years ago and Jas had the book signed afterward. I think he liked it.

  Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  Just finished I Am Legend (much better than the movie (and different)). Now I'm reading Steinbeck's Winter of our Discontent. How about you?

  Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Mary B says

  I am enjoying seeing your book list and hope you will show me how to use it when you visit next week. Can't wait.

  Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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  National Steinbeck Center says

  Hi Thea,
  
  Thank you for joining the National Steinbeck Center shelfari page!
  
  Steve

  Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  I gleaned it from your shelf. It's on my wishlist - which is so long. I've got about three Steinbeck books I have to read ASAP and then some others that I recently bought. But I remembered you telling me how good Book Theif is....

  Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  Work and dogs consume
  A life amidst this heaven
  Save stolen glimpses

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  Stephen King? I'm impressed! XO

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Kathy K says

  I was interested to see you had the NOT SO BIG HOUSE on your list--I really like her work.

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  You never write, you never call, you never tell me what you are reading any more! Are you thinking about snakes in the attic? You should be - and putting your thoughts to paper!!!!

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Emily K says

  I spent quite a bit of time on your shelf too! I love this site - it is so fun!! I'm reading "America's Women" by Gail Collins right now - I highly recommend it. It is very easy to read. What are you reading?

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  BTW - switching to something a little cheerier, I'm now reading "Going to Meet the Man" - James Baldwin. Next is Steinbecks' "Zapata". I need to add some fluff to my list.

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  Steinbeck's The Moon is Down was amazing and scarily relevant to today. Highly recommended. I think I still like To a God Unknown better, but it was a great and quick read.

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Liz H says

  I'm reading Farenheit 451 right now, and by the time I'm done James Patterson's new book 7th Heaven will be out...So that will be my next read. What about you?

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Jennifer B says

  I'm reading Jane Eyre right now. Next. . . not sure. . .maybe Persuasion by Jane Austen. I guess I'm on a classics kick. =)

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  What's on your book hopper?

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  As soon as I finish What is the What (Dave Eggers), I plan to read The Moon is Down (John Steinbeck). It was a book banned in many countries and I believe that Nazis were shot immediately, no questions asked, if they were caught reading it.

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  Gracie's Book Picks says

  Hey, 5 books and we have 4 in common (so far). This is kind of addictive, so plan to spend a little time on it. Thanks for being my friend ;-)

  Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )