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Katie P

Katie P

I am a 25-year old Midwest girl currently living in NYC. I've always loved to read and try to get through at least one book per week - usually by reading on the subway commute.
  • New York, NY, USA
  • member since May 13 2008

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  • Bryan D

    Bryan D says

    Yeah, I'd like to read the "P &P and Zombies" too. There is a new one also called "Sense and Sensebility and Sea Monsters". As for Dostoevsky, lots of people find him hard to read, but if you've read enough literature, he's actually pretty easy and fun to read. I'm reading a book of short stories by him as we speak. It's called "The Eternal Husband and other stories". Look for the translation done by Pevear and Volokhonsky and you can't go wrong. I also just finished a huge epic novel by Roger Zelazny called "The Great Book of Amber" which has all 10 Amber novels in one large book. The series was amazing and unique too, look it up. Another classic author that I love is Franz Kafka, he's fun to read and if you're looking for something highly philosophical, try Aldous Huxley, one of my all time favorite authors. Anyway, thanks for the message and I'll try to keep in touch. Later, Bryan.

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

    Coyotemusic says

    Hey! Definitely doing the top books again in 50 Book Challenge! I'll post the request starting mid-Dec!

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

    Coyotemusic says

    Hey! Definitely doing the top books again in 50 Book Challenge! I'll post the request starting mid-Dec!

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Bryan D

    Bryan D says

    Hey, how was Pride and Prejudice and Zombies? I've been interested in picking it up. I hear it's mostly the origional book, just with added stuff to change the plot to one of the macabre. Let me know. Anyway, what are you reading now and have you checked out my bookclub lately? Not many people have, it's turning into more of a checklist for what I've been reading. I've recently read a few cool sci-fi books like Richard K. Morgan's "Altered Carbon" and Charles Stross's "Saturn's Children" and a classic by Heinlein called "Friday", all of which were excellent. Now I'm reading a huge classic of literature, called "Demons" and formally called "The Possessed" by Dostoevsky. I'm halfway done (no small feat) and am loving it, he is just such a unique, fantastic writer, I own most of his books, especially the big five. Are you a Dostoevsky fan? Anyway, talk to you soon, I'm trying to write to my "friends" a little more often, I have been neglecting you guys. Later, Bryan. P.S. I'm also from the Midwest, Missouri to be more exact, but got out of there for grad school and was lucky to go to Hawaii for that and stayed 6 years. I sure do miss it.

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

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die here and join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (from the book) or you can argue the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in our discussions. The current books are at the top of the list for that month. If there is any way I or Mossflower can answer your questions about the group or about Shelfari, let us know.
    If you don’t own the book the list can be found http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845. A downloadable list of the second edition is available at http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?page_id=160.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie A

    Marie A says

    I am almost afraid to see how things go! I mean, when Rhett walks out that door, in my mind I know what happens next. I hope this author feels the same way!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie A

    Marie A says

    Hi Katie,
    I see that you read "Rhetts People". Did you enjoy it? Someone just passed it on to me and I am hoping that it is just 1/2 as good as "Gone With The Wind"!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    Welcome to Better than Starbucks! Look around, make yourself at home, start a new thread or dig up an old one or just read and jump in on the more active ones.

    We are honored to be one of your first groups!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Anita T

    Anita T says

    You asked about The Shack . . . Personally, I was disappointed in The Shack. Some who have read it got a lot out of it but I didn't. It's hard for me to recommend it but I know a lot of folks really think it's great.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • MARTI B

    MARTI B says

    one of my very favorite books.
    most of this book is very informative re living conditions in africa,and a family trying to adjust to those conditions.
    i find books re africa interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kae

    Kae says

    Yes yes yes, by all means you should read Poisonwood!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • JTeehee

    JTeehee says

    I know!! I have 2 little matching shelves at home (each 3 shelves high) that are packed with books that I need to read, and am constantly adding more. Guess I will have to start reading faster or buy more shelves!!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Coyotemusic

    Coyotemusic says

    Thanks for the push on Eats, Shoots and Leaves. I finished it last night (it's only been sitting here for like 7 years). Very, very funny!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • JTeehee

    JTeehee says

    I liked it. I was forwarned by another friend about how the Trinity is projected so I didn't have a hard time with it like she did. Like God the Father is a black mammy type person, Jesus is a carpenter, and the Spirit is an Asian that you only catch small glimpses of. I don't know what made the Trinity hard for her, but she didn't like it. I didn't have a hard time with it, since I believe God appears to each of us a bit differently since we are all unique. It is powerful, the things that are said and how they are presented really hit home and leave you thinking. Enjoy the book, it is good.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • andres.richner

    andres.richner says

    Thanks for the add! Looking forward to exchanging recommendations!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • writergal16

    writergal16 says

    It's a different trilogy that she is starting with some of the characters from the fire books. The girl (I can't remember her name) that made glass sculptures is the lead character I believe.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • writergal16

    writergal16 says

    Oh yes! Poison Study is the best of the trilogy, I think. Magic Study was my least favorite. I am really looking forward to Storm Glass.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Coyotemusic

    Coyotemusic says

    Sorry for my stalkery comments. I noticed that you are living in New York, but I don't see The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath on your list of books. If you've not read it, I highly recommend it. It's a surprisingly fast read.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Coyotemusic

    Coyotemusic says

    I've already laughed out loud, and I'm not even past the intro. Thanks for helping me!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )


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