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Angelina S

Angelina S

I love to read good books of any sort and I recognize 'The Big Lebowski' to be the most hilarious movie of all time.
  • Olympia, WA, USA
  • member since Tuesday, February 5 2008

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  • Leslie E

    leslie e says

    Hi, Angelina--I'm good, and you? How's your project coming? Thanks much for recommending the Diane Middlebrook book. The library here doesn't have it on CD but got it yesterday in hardback. After Madame Bovary and a couple of others, maybe. So many books....! You're reading "Edgar Sawtelle"--that's one I really want to read, think I'm going to love it. What do you think? I'm guessing that you love it, especially since he communicates with his dogs, right? The Post here raved about it--dogs, mute boy, Hamlet retelling, what's not to love? Maybe Matt will choose it for the group--that would be terrific! Right now, I'm giving Jonathan Lethem a try. Have you read anything by him? The CD book of "The Fortress of Solitude" is really well read. Like his writing style--4 CDs in and he's smoothly juggling a lot of characters, maybe a few too many, not sure yet. He probably needs to take this much time to show the slow evolving of the relationships Dylan is struggling to have, not to mention the terror he feels as he tries to negotiate some areas of his neighborhood. The best book I've read lately is Roxana Robinson's "Cost"--that one ripped me apart. Family trying to rescue their drug-addicted son/brother/grandson. On that happy note, I'd better get to listening to doctors--whee!
    Take care, A.J.,
    Leslie

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    just made it back from camping. wish i was still there.

    i will definitely check it out. i will also have to check my e-mail when i get back to work tomorrow and reply more extensively.

    stay cool,

    matt

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Leslie E

    leslie e says

    Hi, Angelina--I just finished a book on CD that I think you might like. It's called "The Soul Thief" by Charles Baxter. The reader is a little bit affected sounding, but I found it a good story that asks (and doesn't tie up answers with a tidy bow) all kinds of questions about identity and personality. I hope you like it if you decide to give it a try. Cheers, Leslie

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    i thought we lost you for good.

    definitely check out the bad girl. i think you will enjoy llosa's style. i am reading history of love now. i forgot if you read it/liked it. i am enjoying it very much. in fact, when i read it i feel like i am on the reading rainbow.

    I haven't started "Out" yet... and probably won't until this weekend... so maybe you can catch us. Next, I think we are going to read Madame Bovary. Have you read it. I thought that it was time for a classic.

    Libowski fest sounds like a lot of fun. I will definitely have to check it out some time.

    See you soon on the world wide interweb.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Leslie E

    leslie e says

    Angelina--Truth be told, I'm also listening it to on CD--not in the car but at home while I knit blankies. Really original. Interesting that one of the main things that terrifies Danny is not being able to communicate with the world outside and that he's the made-up character of Ray in prison and Danny is very much Howard's prisoner. I'm at the part where Mick just found him in town--uh,oh. Your project must be going like gangbusters--good luck with it. Better start listening to docs--Leslie

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Leslie E

    leslie e says

    Angelina--Welcome back! Thanks to your wonderful review of "The Keep," I'm reading it--and love it! So thanks for that one, lady--hope I can return the favor sometime in Shelfari land. Best, Leslie

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • omer k

    omer k says

    Hi
    thanks for accepting me as friend, but it seems that u r very busy in life as i invited u for friendship quite liong time ago, anyways what are u planning to read next. Have u ever visited any other country.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    what's up, homeslice? hope you had a great weekend. i am glad to be done with my hell week(s). Saw R.E.M. on Saturday amidst torrential rains (lightning actually hit the theater when modest mouse was on and we had an hour rain delay). Going to see them again Thursday. Paid too much for the tickets, but work made me CRAZY! Talk soon. Matt

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Leslie E

    leslie e says

    Angelina! Nice to see you back. You've been missed. Everything okay, or just really busy?

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    judy s says

    He's brilliant. I used those pictures as "story starters" for third graders.

    Love,
    Mom

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nancy K

    nancy k says

    Look at me, on the shelfari! Adding my plethera of big brained chick books! Love You! Keep in mind that no where on here does it mention my secret love of sleezy crime novels! Shhh...it's between us!

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Anne G

    anne g says

    Finished "White Teeth" and I miss Archie already. Thanks for the recommendation. Each time I got to a new part, I found myself wanting to read more about that person, but then within 5 pages, was totally invested in the new character's story. LOVED the ending. Can we start an O'Connell's Poolroom where only Shelfari members can come in?
    I also saw that you added "Harris Burdick" - one of my faves. Have you read the new edition with the 15th drawing?

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    judy s says

    AJ, What occasioned your picking up Chris Van Allsburg? I just saw Mysteries on your shelf.

    Love,
    Mom

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    i got hit on the head and got a book mark. ha!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    i give up. nothing at work still. oh, well. maybe the yahoo would work better after all.

    hope all is well.

    matt

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rich T

    rich t says

    I finished "The Keep." I really liked it; totally hard to put down. I'm even more confident now in my recommendation of "House of Leaves," though I must admit, anytime I recommend favorites it makes me nervous. I will tell you that the writing style of "House of Leaves" is a bit of a puzzle itself. To figure out the story, sometimes its necessary to figure out how to read the story. The physical nature of the words on the page often parallels the action. I hope you have as much fun with it as I have. Its the first (and only) book I've read that actually made me scared to look over my shoulder.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    still feeling crappy but... must... go... to... work... tomorr-oh! i am excited for my stream of consciousness e-mail. i haven't been reading since i finished jesus land and am looking forward to my morning commute tomorrow. talk soon. matt

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rich T

    rich t says

    I just started "The Keep" this afternoon and its really reminding me of "House of Leaves" by Mark Danielewski (one of my all-time faves). It would really surprise me if Egan hadn't read it. While not similar at all in plot, the experimental narrative style, and maze-like, 'meta-normal' nature of the setting have a great deal in common. Having read your review of "The Keep" I think you may like Danielewski's book. So far I'm getting sucked into Egan's already. As soon as I finish typing this I'm headed back out to the lawn chair to read a few more chapters.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    sorry if you wrote back and i didn't reply. i have been home sick the last couple of days.

    i am excited to get the yogurt recipe. kristin says she is going to make bread, ice cream and yogurt all summer long.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • The Artist FKA Hoopidy Fly Pimp Mac Daddy Re-Kleiner O-19er Coming In For A Landing Boy He's A Hella Fresh Taco Bell Connoisseur

    the artist fka hoopidy fly pimp mac daddy re-kleiner o-19er coming in for a landing boy he's a hella fresh taco bell connoisseur says

    thanks for jesus land. it was great. i thought it was all going to be down hill after david's broken arm and was surprised by the bittersweet journey.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )


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