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nexus

hello. started reading may of 2006. enjoy reading sci-fi, adventure, and some classical lit. also enjoy music, movies, walks, drives, the sciences, sci-fi, and nature.
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  • member since Friday, January 4 2008

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  • Jeff B

    jeff b says

    Hey there, Brad...I have that one here at home, but have never read it. I gotta thank you for getting me started on this site...it has really pushed me to read more! I am actually reading "To Kill A Mockingbird" right now, but will take your lead for my next one!

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Hammam m

    hammam m says

    hi
    na still general doctor, i've to finish first 16 months of housemanship, then an year of cevil service only then i can start to do a speciality!!

    have you read anything for kafka?
    i read the trial for him and now i am reading his diaries...i am enjoying it

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jeff B

    jeff b says

    hey there, Brad! 1984 was great...read something along a similare theme by Lois Lowry called, "The Giver."

    Take care and keep in touch!

    -Jeff

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bookbabe

    bookbabe says

    Hi there Nexus! Sorry I didn't get to you yesterday - LONG week here at the library. Very tired Bookbabe!

    I've decided to follow your lead and get back into trying out some of the classics I've missed despite my stellar education. LOL! I think the next up on the list I have is "A Streetcar Named Desire". Will let you know what I think of it. Have been reading my ususal fare of late - vamps, werewolves, and such - but find myself actually growing a bit bored with them. Time to try something else, right?

    Hope you had a good weekend! Will take a look at your shelf, see what you're reading... :-)

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • AbbeyNormal

    abbeynormal says

    Why don't I read in the summer? It's just too nice and lovely outside to stare at a page!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bookbabe

    bookbabe says

    Glad to hear you got more out of Dracula than I did. Maybe it was watching all the vamp movies before reading the book? Sigh. I just didn't think it was that exciting. For my money, I'd go with the other monster classic, "Frankenstein". I found that book fascinating!! The whole nature vs. nurture theme running through it is very relevant to today's world. When Victor pretty much tells his creature that he's evil and monstrous, the creature responds that most of what he's become is due to Victor's rejection of him. WOW! Yeah, the creature in the book is NOT the hulking thing portrayed in most of the movies. He's actually very intelligent and articulate, after teaching himself how to read, etc. Let me know what you think of it, OK?

    Traci

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dtbrents

    dtbrents says

    I hope you are having a wonderful day. Happy Easter!!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Elisabeth B

    elisabeth b says

    Hi friend,
    Just a short note to wish you a very happy Easter! Hope you are having a great rest and enjoying time with your family and friends.
    I hope you don't mind if I browse your shelfbook from time to time in order to share tastes in books. I know you are into science-fiction and we have "Odissey 2001" in common, also "Frankestein" and "Dracula".
    Take a good holiday rest and keep in touch,
    A Shelfari Spanish friend,
    Elisabeth

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dtbrents

    dtbrents says

    nexus, I miss you on Theology Forum. I hope we haven't offended you. Have a wonderful day. dtbrents

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Elisabeth B

    elisabeth b says

    Hi Nexus,
    Thanks for asking my friendship. Yes, we have a few books in common and I surfed in your bookshelf and find you love books about adventures, misteries, fun reading... I heartly recommend you "The Shadow of the Wind" by Ruiz Zajón, a Spanish writer for youth public, but this novel is an all-age read. You would find everything in it. You can read my review if you want.
    Please forgive my mistakes in English, I'm a Spaniard and I just started reading in English in 2007.
    Looking forward to chatting about books,
    Your Spanish friend,
    Elisabeth

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

    tigerotiger says

    hi! actually i already read it i just don't have much time to update my listings but i loved it so much it reminds me so much of being a kid once.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jeff B

    jeff b says

    Brad,
    You were right, this is very cool. I like your idea about reading everything they assigned in school. You may want to look at the Newbery Medal winners list. My B.S. in in Elementary Ed, so I was once very familiar with these:
    http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm

    Jeff

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

    dtbrents says

    I prefer Studylight.org over Crosswalk. If you haven't tried it you need to. I like the resources being printer friendly.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dtbrents

    dtbrents says

    nexus, I just came by to say hi and request friendship. I thought I would look at your books. Do you mean you just started reading fiction. You have obviously read the Bible.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Aasemoon

    aasemoon says

    Hi there nexus, what are you reading at the moment?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Aimee

    aimee says

    We seem to share an interest in late 19th century lit--I love seeing these writers grapple with the idea of modernity and all that new-fangled technology. Strangely enough, I've never read Verne. I think you may have just inspired me--thanks!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Aasemoon

    aasemoon says

    Hi nexus, I just checked your shelf and you have some of my favorites, including the Dune series. =)

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lostbagpuss

    lostbagpuss says

    Re Catcher in the Rye - you are of course right but on reflection I had to ask myself " do I really care " and I realised I didnt -
    Now, 1984, what a book !!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • susanbellnc

    susanbellnc says

    Hi. Thanks for the note. I did read 1984...loved it. Am thinking about reading it again as part of my 50 book challenge this year. Great book.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • starcrossed

    starcrossed says

    I love the classics; there is so much to discover! Right now I'm reading The Portrait of a Lady and am loving it. If you like Jane Austin, you'll like this book.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )


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