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Tricia

Please don't judge a shelf by it's covers! I have such an eclectic reading style and I think it appears exaggerated in a forum such as this.

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  • TN, USA
  • member since Wednesday, November 7 2007

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  • Nicole W

    nicole w says

    Hey - just trying to figure this site out. I love to read, and love to get people's thougts and ideas on books- just not sure how on here...

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

    ballroom_pink says

    I picked up Water for Elephants very late last night and it wasn't doing much for me. Any words of encouragement?

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

    ballroom_pink says

    I just finished The Handmaid's Tale last night. Thanks to a plush new reading chair and finally a day off I was able to tackle the last 100 pages last night alone. The book was immensely readable, and I think I can give it 4/5 stars but the last 10 or so pages really confused me. It was so abrupt. The event where they killed the so-called rapist and Ofglen knocks him out (because he was really a part of the Underground) and then I guess she's noticed and about to be taken away but kills herself instead. Then the same might happen to Offred (is her real name June?) but she is rescued by Nick's comrade, as he is both an Eye and a connection to revolutionaries. It alls happens so fast (or maybe I just read it so fast) that it seemed abrubt and rushed.

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

    ballroom_pink says

    Beauty + probably the first suicide (by a kid no less) they ever encounter could create that type of fascination.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    Almost almost almost finished with The Handmaid's Tale. And I picked up a copy of Water for Elephants this afternoon!

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

    ballroom_pink says

    There was a mythical fascination with the girls - girls so beautiful that were products of their geeky math teacher.
    The boys were so fascinated that even decades later when they meet up at the golf course or wherever they still go over the facts. I can see this kind of thing happen, people you knew in high school you wondered about and what happened to them.
    I got the impression that these boy narrators weren't the "Trips" of the class. They were the good kids. The ones with violin lessons.
    I hope to discuss this more. I look through my copy and see if I have any notes written down or something.
    I can see where one would find the book annoying, so much is unresolved. Why did Cecilia kill herself? Was she disgusted by the society around her? Cecilia's death is the most confusing. The others, well they just couldn't live without one sister and being looked upon by the community.

    I hope to finish your book in the next day or so. I have a hectic work week, and tomorrow's my only day off for like weeks (WEEKS!) and I plan to spend it with my best friend who I haven't seen in over a month. But I'll come back mid-week and discuss your book.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    Were you disappointed that there was no clear resolution to the events of TVS?

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    I'm about 130 pages into it in the hardback edition.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    Do you have the hardback edition of TVS? I only have the old paperback with blond hair on the cover.
    I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the whole book. I've over 100 pages into The Handmaid's Tale.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    Yeah. I hoped you would read that.
    I'm quite drawn to THT so far. I keep thinking 'Okay, after I finish this chapter I will go to sleep' and then I go and read another chapter.
    Oh, I hope you get to I Capture the Castle! It's such a great summery type of book.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    Well, I went the public library yesterday - begrudgingly only because I thought I had a huge debt to pay - but I did and picked up The Handmaid's Tale and paid $4 in overdue fees. I'm not about 15 pages into and liking it quite a bit. I also requested that they call me when Water for Elephants is returned.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    I would recommend The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides above all. It's one of my favorite books - I am constantly rereading it - and I see that you have read Middlesex. It's a pretty easy read, especially after reading the mammoth Middlesex (love it too). Two others I would recommend are I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith (don't be mislead by the YA exterior, inside beats the successor to Jane Austen!) and The Pursuit of Love/Love in A Cold Climate (two stories in one book) by Nancy Mitford. Or if you want a non-fiction suggestion, try Sarah Vowell's Assassination Vacation.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    I was just thinking the other day that I really want to read The Handmaid's Tale, so I'll start with that, and if I finish, I'll definitely check out Water for Elephants. I'll post a few suggestions for you very shortly.

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  • Ballroom_Pink

    ballroom_pink says

    Well, I have no preference to fiction or non-fiction. The books that are marked "plan to read" are books I have, but haven't gotten around to reading so start there if you wish, wishlist books are books I don't have but would like, or if you look at what books in general I have and think of something that sounds good, go ahead, I'm really up for anything.

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  • Suze

    suze says

    And your July bookswap partner is.... Ballroom_pink!!! Happy reading :)

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  • Angel

    angel says

    hey want to be my friend? if you want to know more about me, please read my profile

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

    cagrowngirl says

    thank you for your review on Mudbound. I will have to move that closer to the top of the books to read. :) appreciate it.

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  • unfinished woman

    unfinished woman says

    Thanks for the response. I've seen Les Mis so many times I lost count at 10. I sob every time I see it, including the DVD of the celebration where they did it in front of the orchestra. I totally agree about Javier. When he jumps from the bridge I am bawling. I'm also blubbering through the Empty Chairs and Empty Tables. What a show. Sorry you don't like Willie. He is one of the few country western I like, along with Patsy Cline. You'll have to admit "Crazy" is a classic piece (Willie's the songwriter and Patsy can really sing it, though Norah Jones does a very credible and different take.) I hope you find some of the poetry enjoyable and I look forward to hearing from you.

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  • unfinished woman

    unfinished woman says

    I got here from Alicia, and send my condolences. Also am in BBD though haven't put on lately. I'm a passionate and addicted poetry reader, and you don't need to be intimidated. There's plenty of good poets out there who write beautiful words and can be understood from whatever perspective you want. Billy Collins has done two anthologies Poetry 180 and Poetry 180, More that were designed to be read to HS students on the Public Address Systems across American, one each day, with no intent of analysis. Pinsky did the Favorite Poem Project while he was the poet laureate, and several volumes have resulted, in addition to a PBS series. The first volume is Americans' Favorite Poems. In this project, millions of "regular" people sent in their favories poems with commentary on why the poems were loved. It is inspiring to read and can be found in most libraries. I have too many favorite poets to list here, but one of my most loved is Theodore Roethke, from my neck of the woods. I have recently found three of his volumes at used book stores (ecstasy as he is difficult to find), and he is in the front of my mind. I also just purchased 100 Essential Modern Poems by Women edited by Joseph Parisi (long time editor of numerous volumes) which includes profiles and a little commentary of the poets. Excellent (though missing one of my favorites, May Sarton)!

    Finally, The Wild Iris group is focused on poetry. Come see the Daily Reads (there are two threads), where you will get a very eclectic taste of verse from all of us poetry lovers on Shelfari. It hasn't been real active lately, but hopefully will start again. My "Poetry" tag will give you an idea of some good anthologies as well as individual volumes if you're interested in pursuing. Sounds like you have a lot on your hands with four kids.

    You do have a great diverse shelf. Happy reading.

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  • Alicia

    alicia says

    Hi Tricia, I'm a member of BBD & I just had to stop by after reading your latest post. I am so sorry for your loss!!! I'm glad you found Moore; he is perfect for you right now & I hope you'll find he relieves a little bit of your pain. I look forward to getting to know you better, & I'm sending you huge hugs. =)

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
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