reading for pleasure - Page 18

ISUKappa · #**256** 01-25-2004, 11:23 PM

Must. Get. Library. Card.

So many books I can't afford to buy but really want to read!!!

I'm so happy other people have read Neil Gaiman. I just re-read American Gods. Hubby bought me Good Omens for Christmas, and that was great, too.

texas*princess · #**257** 01-26-2004, 03:56 AM

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Originally posted by ISUKappa
Must. Get. Library. Card.

So many books I can't afford to buy but really want to read!!!

I feel the same way!!! I am pretty sure I've mentioned this before, but I get most ALL my books from either www.half.com, or www.amazon.com and buy gently read books.

There is also a bookchain called Half Price Books, that buys in gently read books, and sells them at least half the cost of a new copy... and I've found that most of the time they sell them for even less than half of the original cost. I don't know if it is a very big chain, but this store has SAVED me because since I'm a college student, I'm always busy with class & work so I can't just "rent" it from the library for a few days b/c sometimes it takes me longer to read. Plus, I'm a poor college student, so getting awesome books at deep discounts completely rocks my world

ISUKappa · #**258** 01-26-2004, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by texas*princess
I feel the same way!!! I am pretty sure I've mentioned this before, but I get most ALL my books from either www.half.com, or www.amazon.com and buy gently read books.

but that means I have to waaaiiittt for the books and I want to read them nooowwww!

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There is also a bookchain called Half Price Books, that buys in gently read books, and sells them at least half the cost of a new copy... and I've found that most of the time they sell them for even less than half of the original cost. I don't know if it is a very big chain, but this store has SAVED me because since I'm a college student, I'm always busy with class & work so I can't just "rent" it from the library for a few days b/c sometimes it takes me longer to read. Plus, I'm a poor college student, so getting awesome books at deep discounts completely rocks my world

There is a Half Price Books store in Des Moines, but we rarely get over that way. There might be some resell book stores here in town, I just haven't looked too hard for them!

dzandiloo · #**259** 01-26-2004, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by SigKapSmurf
Has anyone read The Beachers by John Gersim (sp?)? I have heard both that it was really good and really bad and I want to know what others thought about it before I read it. Thanks in advance.

I read it (Bleachers by John Grisham) & thought it was a nice, short, simple read. Not complicated & of course, not a Grisham legal novel. If you are from a small town that worships high school athletics, you will really enjoy it. Guys will relate to it more, though...my dad loved it b/c he said he had a coach who had a strong effect on his life, like the one in the book.... It isn't bound for greatness, though & leaves alot of questions unanswered, but like I said, if you have time, read it. It took me 2 days. Don't buy it-get it at the library.

Reading "Broken Music" by Sting. Man that guy knows how to use words...I love him even more now. I just got my package from Literary Guild, so I have "Angels & Demons," "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," "The Lovely Bones," "Out to Canaan," "The Last Girls," and the 3 "Shopaholic" books waiting...just cant' decide which one to read first, so I'll probably start 2 of them...

dzandiloo · #**260** 01-26-2004, 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by KerriMarie
I like children's books and am currently re-reading A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket... some of my favorites. They're hilarious.

Blast it. Been trying to get ahold of these at the library & they are always checked out! My 8 y.o. son is huge Harry Potter fan, and will probably finish OoTP this month...gotta keep him reading, and I don't love Captain Underpants for him. Is it imperative to read the Series of Unf. Eventsin order?

ISUKappa · #**261** 01-28-2004, 01:50 AM

I broke down and bought Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Wicked tonight. So far, I'm in about 60 pages of CoaUS and it's pretty good.

CatStarESP4 · #**262** 03-28-2004, 09:12 PM

I am now reading Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells. I am almost halfway through the book. I've seen the movie several times before reading the novel. They are both awesome!

angelic1 · #**263** 03-28-2004, 10:34 PM

"Big Stone Gap"...

such a great book.. I read the entire thing in one day.. could not put it down.. so so great.. this is part of a series.. so I will def be getting the next one..

bucutie02 · #**264** 03-28-2004, 10:40 PM

I just started reading "The devil wears prada" and so far so good! There is a barnes and noble that is like 2 minutes from my house which is opening this wednesday! I am so excited, and I already know what book I am going to go buy. "Can you keep a secret" is already out, and i have heard good things about it, so that is first on my list.

TriDeltaGal · #**265** 03-29-2004, 12:21 AM

In 12th grade, my AP English teacher gave out a list of the top 100 novels of the 20th century. I've always kept it and now that I'm out of college and have the time, I'm going to try and read it, even the ones I have already read. I also found lists of the top 50 American writers and British authors of all time with their memorable works so I'm going to try to do those now too. I finished "My Antonia" by Willa Cather a couple of weeks ago and just started on " The Grapes of Wrath" by Steinbeck. I know it's going to take me forever to read them all but I think it is definitely worth it.

A library by my house always has used book sales so it is a great way to get these books. I also recommend it for recent best sellers...you can get them for like 3 dollars in hardback! I'm a book junkie though...

polarpi · #**266** 03-29-2004, 01:04 AM

Currently I'm working my way through Nora Roberts (writing as J.D. Robb)'s "In Death" series....great series....very graphic and probably more of the *girly* romantic novel, but still, each book keeps me on my toes!

Schmeer · #**267** 03-30-2004, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by cutiepatootie
most recently read the Divinci code.......really good

I will read anything John Gresham
and i will read anyting danielle steele

If you like the DaVinci code you should read the eight by katherine neville.

CatStarESP4 · #**268** 04-13-2004, 01:39 AM

I had just started reading The Whitechapel Conspiracy by Anne Perry

Rudey · #**269** 04-13-2004, 11:24 AM

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Originally posted by TriDeltaGal
In 12th grade, my AP English teacher gave out a list of the top 100 novels of the 20th century. I've always kept it and now that I'm out of college and have the time, I'm going to try and read it, even the ones I have already read. I also found lists of the top 50 American writers and British authors of all time with their memorable works so I'm going to try to do those now too. I finished "My Antonia" by Willa Cather a couple of weeks ago and just started on " The Grapes of Wrath" by Steinbeck. I know it's going to take me forever to read them all but I think it is definitely worth it.

A library by my house always has used book sales so it is a great way to get these books. I also recommend it for recent best sellers...you can get them for like 3 dollars in hardback! I'm a book junkie though...

Hey junkie, check out half.com

You might find some great books for real cheap.

-Rudey

TriDeltaGal · #**270** 04-13-2004, 09:45 PM

Thanks Rudey! I will definitely check that site out...