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Currently reading GONE by Jonathon Kellerman, and Bad Boy by Olivia Goldsmith.

I find myself reading less now that I can use my laptop in the yard while the kids play---I used to read!!!

Kat

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Carlene: Other than my DH, you're the only person I've known who has read "Alas Babylon."

I'm the only person I know who has read it, too. I think it's only well known among Sci Fi fans, since they never made a movie out of it. They should have, though. "The Postman" wasn't nearly as good (IMHO) but it got the silver screen treatment anyway. Go figure.

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I hope people post on here . It will give me like it has some good reads for future.

I forgot to make a list and needed my fix for sitting outside and reading.

I am cheap too so I use my local library.

I picked up

"The Best of the Best 20 Years of the Years Best Science Fiction" 2005

and

"Last Rites " The Selected Stories of Robert Bloch 1987

I was in a hurry . I picked up an audio book of "Hannibal" Thomas Harris

for my Ipod.

If I didn't have some stitchin or readin to do I would be lost.

My grandparents were heavy readers until they passed away in their late 80's. Miss them. Good role models.

edie

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.....Khalalia Ali (Muhammad Ali's daughter) "FIGHTING WEIGHT". It is her story of growing up as a fat child (me too), to a 325 lbs. adult, to being banded. Good Read for a Newbie!!!

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Just finished rereading "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" by Heinlein

I first read "Alas Babylon" in 7th grade, one of the best.

I may reread "Trinity" by Leon Uris or head down to the local B&N to see whats new.

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I have been a Heinlein fan for mny many moons and actually just reread a few of my favorites- Job and Friday are two of them.and the Lazarus Long stories.Someone mentioned the Postman- one of the best book i ever read but the movie....... It is one that my DH brings up when he wants to laugh as my eyes flash and I go on a tirade about bad book to movie translations! Like Starship Troopers... Oh please don't get me started.....!

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Ok, I'm going to be different.... I LOVE anything by Stephen King....

Right now I'm reading "Shoot the Moon" by Billie Letts, "Predator" by Patricia Cornwell, "Life Expectancy" by Dean Koontz.

I usually have 4 or 5 books going at any one given time, I can't get enough, plus I commute 30 minutes to work, so I listen to books while I'm driving. Passes the time, and I can hardly stand listening to the radio anymore. Thank goodness the library has a decent selection of books on CD!

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I can't read more than one book at a time. I make up for it, though, by reading quickly. I can usually finish a standard-length novel (250-300 or so pages) in a few hours, if I do nothing else.

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Picked up "The Return" by Bentley Little for $1 at a used book shop.

I enjoy his Horror novels more so than Stephen King. Highly recommended for anybody looking for a traditional 'boogyman' story.

Before King Fans rip my head off, let me say that "The Stand" (Uncut version) and "The Dark Tower" series are in my top 10

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Never heard of Bentley Little. You make me want to check his stuff out. I'm not a big Steven King fan, but enjoyed some of his movies - probably because I hadn't read the books.

I'm like you laurend, I can't put a book down until I finish it, if it's a book I really like.

Enjoy James Patterson a lot too. I've read all of Patricia Cornwell's books although there have been a couple of clinkers in there.

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Picked up "The Return" by Bentley Little for $1 at a used book shop.

I enjoy his Horror novels more so than Stephen King. Highly recommended for anybody looking for a traditional 'boogyman' story.

Before King Fans rip my head off, let me say that "The Stand" (Uncut version) and "The Dark Tower" series are in my top 10

I actually own almost every book by SK in hardback. However, I think it would be silly to rip anyone's head off for their preference in authors. I enjoy a great many authors, he just happens to be my favorite.

I also really enjoy anything by Robert McCammon (Boy's Life, Swan Song) He has a similar writing style to SK, except without King's dark humor, which never fails to crack me up. :girl_hug:

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Right now, I'm reading:

Daughters of Juarez by Teresa Rodriguez and Diana Montané

lost boy lost girl by Peter Straub

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin

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Hi Bubble and all, I sadly have not read a good book in quite a while. What are your favourite bookstores? I love Boarders even if they are a bit pricey. I hate that you have to spend $30 for one book. I like having a coffee in their cafe though.

Susannah

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Hi Bubble and all, I sadly have not read a good book in quite a while. What are your favourite bookstores? I love Boarders even if they are a bit pricey. I hate that you have to spend $30 for one book. I like having a coffee in their cafe though.

Susannah

Half Price Bookstores ROCKS! I find great stuff on their clearance shelves for $1.00. Also, Sam's Club has all the latest books at much lower prices than Border's or Barnes and Noble.

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