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Just thought I'd start the latest round.
I finished Sarah's Key. Thought it was pretty poorly written, but I couldn't help thinking about the book after I finished anyway. Next up is Madeline Albright's biography, which was recommended on DCUM. |
Anonymous
Madeline Albright's biography is one of the best things I ever read. She is truly an inspiration. |
Anonymous
| Still trying to finish The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest, then it's the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 |
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| The Department of Mad Scientists by Michael Belfiore (the history of DARPA). I find it fascinating. Can you spell g-e-e-k? |
Anonymous
| Just read Happens Every Day, I think based on a recommendation from here. Interesting, fast read. Going to start Nurture Shock tomorrow. |
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| Just finished Jonathan Franzen's Freedom (entertaining, but not the Great American Novel as Time Magazine seems to think.) Next up: Homer and Langely by E.L. Doctrow. |
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| 13:40 -- did you like Happens Every Day? I read that a few years ago. I recall it being a quick read, but feeling like the author was leaving something out to protect her kids. Basically I didn't feel like post-divorce life (hubby takes up with the hot French professor) was as rosy as she was making it. |
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I recommended Albright's memoir on one of these threads. So excited you're reading it-- It's so good! I happened to be in Charlottesville one year on the 4th of July and heard her speak at a naturalization ceremony held on the beautiful grounds of Jefferson's estate, Monticello. She was just terrific. I didn't personally know anyone being naturalized but thought it'd be a great way to celebrate the 4th, and it was.
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| Just read Buddhism for Mothers. Fantastic, fantastic book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am not Buddhist, nor am I particularly touchy-feely. But you don't have to be either to soak in the information about mindfulness, paying attention, and dealing with stress. Incredibly accessible. |
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| I finished Julie Orringer's huge, harrowing, but I think well-written, World War II book The Invisible Bridge recently. Looking for something lighter, I just started Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Anyone read either of these and have opinions? |
Anonymous
Which one? It looks like there are three different books in the series. |
Anonymous
| Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff. |
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| Was reading Save the World by Julia Alvarez, but I can't get into it. So, I went to go buy Cleopatra but it was all sold out. |
Anonymous
There are several books with this title, which one did you read and enjoy? |
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| I must finished the "The Girl Who..." trilogy and loved it. Then I read "Special Topics in Calamity Physics." Liked it a lot; reminded me of "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt. Now I'm reading some random chick lit book I picked up at a book sale because it's lighter than what I've read lately. Will probably read the Freakonomics sequel next. |