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Laura K

Laura K

I love to read and have interests in quite a few areas. My main focus right now is technology (got to keep up, nearly at the speed of light), law (I am in the middle of a career change), classics, fantasy (LOTR style), medieval literature, celtic christianity, and some contemporary authors.

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  • SF Bay Area, Ca, USA
  • member since Wednesday, December 12 2007

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  • Kipple

    kipple says

    I finally finished Dracula! It took me so long because I read 3 or 4 other books in the mean time and had finals and lots of essays. It was well-written but not terribly engaging, but that may have been because I've seen plenty of movies based on it so there was no suspense, because I already knew what was going to happen. There were quite a few quotes in it I liked, though, and I'm glad I read it.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Marikamum

    marikamum says

    Hi. Questions for Chapter 1 of Knowing God have been posted on Spiritual Development... Let the discussions begin! :')

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kipple

    kipple says

    I just started it and I have all my final essays due soon, so it might take me awhile to get through it, but I'll let you know what I think when I'm done :D

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Aimeesue

    aimeesue says

    Eclectic Book Club Peeps:

    All righty, let's have those nominations for our next big read. What's everyone in the mood for?

    Post your selections in the "Genres" thread and we'll hash it out. If that takes too much energy, I will put all genres nominated in a hat and pick one at random!

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kipple

    kipple says

    I really liked it! It was an interesting concept, had good characters, and a great ambiance. If you liked Delicatessen, you'd probably really like City of Lost Children, which is by the same person. I think I likes City of Lost Children even better.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    alicia says

    The invitation to shelfari insiders should come on your home page. I've snet another one. If you still don't get it, then try just writing to Amanda or Timothy Gray on their homepages & leaving them a note w/ your idea.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    alicia says

    OK, now your PNs work! A private email is winging its way to you. =)

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    alicia says

    Laura, I got your email, & I don't mind giving you my private email at all, BUT it seems your private notes aren't turned on. I do not want to post it here. So perhaps you need to send me your email first.
    Alicia

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Yogi David K.

    yogi david k. says

    I sure hope that I can inspire you to go as high in yoga as possible. I just want to sincerely thank you for adding me as a new friend. It's a pleasure to meet you. Its always good to find others with similar interests. And by the way, you should be sure to enjoy my favorite book/eBook "This Is PK Mind Over Matter." The Introduction is free at www.thisispk.org. Also if you have any suggestions for good reads, then please let me know. Im always looking for new books and movies to enjoy.
    Best regards,
    Yogi David K.

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

    missdaisyanne says

    Russian names? Yes, I started over 2 years ago keeping a journal on what I read, which then led to me keeping an online blog of it, but anyway, I take notes on what I read, writing down names of the characters, important facts, etc.
    The Celebration of Discipline book I checked out from the public library and took notes, but had to turn it back in. This was the second time for me to read it, great book!

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

    missdaisyanne says

    No I did not read The Spiritual Disciplines for a group study, etc. just for me. The book also was recommended by another book I was reading Celebration of Discipline. I also love Britsh History, also like the same, Tudors, Stuarts and other in the British Monarchy. I've also read a little about French, Russian monarchy.

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

    missdaisyanne says

    Are you a Tudor fan? I recently read The Spirit Disciplines, a deep book.

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

    alicia says

    Hi Laura! Your nomination, Do Androids Dream... tied for April's reading in EBC. Would you like to lead the discussions? Since there was a tie, Beth & I decided to post both yours & Parable as the winners & members can read both or just one, whichever they fancy. =) Just tell the group when you'd like to start.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • potts90

    potts90 says

    I started Law School Reader mainly because I don't know any other class members who have time to read for pleasure after completing the reading for class. Discussion can be on anything.

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

    cathy b says

    Check out what books we have in common. I don't think I know anyone else with that particular set of common books. Many of my favorites!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Metamorpha.com

    metamorpha.com says

    Laura, just start in whatever discussion you feel comfortable. I couldn't find that spam post by the way, which discussion is it in?

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

    booklady says

    Hi Laura, Welcome to Eclectic. I see Beth and Alicia answered your question about an author. I know next to nothing about SF, so glad they answered!

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

    alicia says

    Hi Laura,
    Like Beth says below, yes, he'd qualify. I tried to respond to your private email but it was kicked back to me.

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

    bookwormbeth says

    Hi Laura,
    Thanks for joining eclectic! Philip K. Dick definitely qualifies in my opinion for sci-fi. I like his writings too!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dust fairy

    dust fairy says

    hi

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )


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