tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post707259258587040779..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: Commentarama Book Club!!AndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-73238357689904414262009-11-18T15:36:53.779-05:002009-11-18T15:36:53.779-05:00Anything but 'Catcher in the Rye'...LOL!Anything but 'Catcher in the Rye'...LOL!DCAlleyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595521064453455995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-48980499749908488022009-11-18T11:30:19.866-05:002009-11-18T11:30:19.866-05:00Oooh, I like "Atlas Shrugged"!Oooh, I like "Atlas Shrugged"!BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-80116904499028169742009-11-18T09:13:57.388-05:002009-11-18T09:13:57.388-05:00“Atlas Shrugged”
Very timely book where the natio...“Atlas Shrugged”<br /><br />Very timely book where the nation finds itself!StanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395708786509590321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-34334146576518810602009-11-18T05:25:07.360-05:002009-11-18T05:25:07.360-05:00The Vision of the Anointed by Thomas Sowell or per...The Vision of the Anointed by Thomas Sowell or perhaps his 'The Quest For Cosmic Justice'...<br /><br />Snickerdoodles with a chocolate and strawberry ice cream sundae...yum yum!DCAlleyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595521064453455995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-75712319242228600422009-11-17T21:17:15.191-05:002009-11-17T21:17:15.191-05:00"On Basilisk Station" by David Weber.
&..."On Basilisk Station" by David Weber.<br /><br />"March Upcountry" by David Weber and John Ringo.<br /><br />Any book by Robert A. Heinlein.<br /><br />Enjoy.<br /><br />P.S. If any one could give us a book by WriterX, I would be most appreciative. :-)Joel Farnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856960977033430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-67853770720640972712009-11-17T20:03:32.324-05:002009-11-17T20:03:32.324-05:00The Source is an excellent read. I will warn you ...The Source is an excellent read. I will warn you that it is a very dense read. Michner's history based books start at the beginning of time.BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-52821049963788591492009-11-17T19:19:36.499-05:002009-11-17T19:19:36.499-05:00Sounds interesting. I've heard good things ab...Sounds interesting. I've heard good things about him, but I've never read anything by him.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-10532329210322183202009-11-17T18:56:25.744-05:002009-11-17T18:56:25.744-05:00Actually, this sounds even better than i knew.
I&#...Actually, this sounds even better than i knew.<br />I'm lobbying now...<br /><br />" James A. Michener, in his epic novel The Source, has written a history of the Jews from their genesis to the creation of Israel in 1948. Michener shapes this history into the form of a novel by anchoring the past with the present through the work and relationships of a group of archaeologists on a dig in 1964 in a fictional region of what is today Israel. <br /><br />Michener grounds the story in this dig and in the changing eras which are represented by the finds on the dig. Through this method, Michener creates intrigue and tension among the archaeologists, in personal, professional, political and religious terms. The fact that the archaeologists live in the modern era allows them, and the author, to comment on, and argue about, the significance of the events which make up the history and evolution of the Jewish people."Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486596560358008036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-32503915401577455102009-11-17T18:43:15.658-05:002009-11-17T18:43:15.658-05:00Cheryl, We'd like to avoid any books by prospe...Cheryl, We'd like to avoid any books by prospective candidates.<br /><br />On Michner, I don't think I've ever read anything by him, though I've seen the books.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-68002459295657302662009-11-17T18:34:44.587-05:002009-11-17T18:34:44.587-05:00So if Palin's not currently a candidate for an...So if Palin's not currently a candidate for anything, can we read her book?Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486596560358008036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-19316695311662990892009-11-17T18:33:21.169-05:002009-11-17T18:33:21.169-05:00I agree with Bev on James Michner.
I'll read a...I agree with Bev on James Michner.<br />I'll read anything by him.<br /><br />But Bev, Snickerdoodles and dark chocolate, now that's just gross.<br /><br />How 'bout with Vanilla Ice Cream?Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486596560358008036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-18012557567580212512009-11-17T18:08:22.787-05:002009-11-17T18:08:22.787-05:00Patti, Good mini-series.
CrispyRice, Magellon, ve...Patti, Good mini-series.<br /><br />CrispyRice, Magellon, very timely with Obama circling the world.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-49929792641346061642009-11-17T17:35:58.671-05:002009-11-17T17:35:58.671-05:00generation kill.
that should appeal to most every...generation kill.<br /><br />that should appeal to most everyone here.pattihttp://www.notawonk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-29698291054763190902009-11-17T16:05:31.379-05:002009-11-17T16:05:31.379-05:00Hey, I thought of one I read recently that I reall...Hey, I thought of one I read recently that I really enjoyed -<br /><br />_Over the Edge of the World - Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe_ by Laurence Bergreen.<br /><br />Sounds a bit dry, but it was a fascinating and easy read. And I learned a lot from it, too.<br /><br />I also like the idea of the Federalist Papers. I read the "greatest hits" in high school, but it would be great to do a refresher. Really.CrispyRicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302075204880024936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-15086946130437699112009-11-17T15:00:57.087-05:002009-11-17T15:00:57.087-05:00Bev, I read the Healthcare bill and I can assure y...Bev, I read the Healthcare bill and I can assure you. . . it's not a great read! :-(<br /><br />No "Gone With The Wind" huh?AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-62220162519963719002009-11-17T14:50:45.101-05:002009-11-17T14:50:45.101-05:00-Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (I know, I know...)
-Ha...-Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (I know, I know...) <br />-Have A Little Faith by Mitch Ablom<br />-The Source by James Michner<br />-The US Constitution by A bunch of old guys...<br />-The Federalist Papers by more old guys...<br />-The 2000+ page House Healthcare Legislation (seriously, it might be interesting to dissect it)<br /><br />Hmmmm snickerdoodles dipped in dark chocolate...mmmmmmmBevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-33529405053764535502009-11-17T14:42:29.853-05:002009-11-17T14:42:29.853-05:00CrispyRice, Virtual coffee! Nice.CrispyRice, Virtual coffee! Nice.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-81969403248677509722009-11-17T14:41:38.565-05:002009-11-17T14:41:38.565-05:00I will have to look for these so called snickerdoo...I will have to look for these so called snickerdoodles. :-)<br /><br />I'm all for the classics. I've been trying to read my way through a list of them since college.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-31289032168737111322009-11-17T14:40:55.974-05:002009-11-17T14:40:55.974-05:00I'll bring the cyber-coffee to go along with t...I'll bring the cyber-coffee to go along with the virtual snickerdoodles!<br /><br />Seriously, I'd be very interested, but I don't know what to suggest. I like the idea of mixing up the genres.CrispyRicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302075204880024936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-14059345595675160302009-11-17T14:38:40.618-05:002009-11-17T14:38:40.618-05:00Andrew, you have not lived! Think butter and sugar...Andrew, you have not lived! Think butter and sugar cookies all mixed into the most mouth-watering of delights. Not exactly heart-smart, but then you don't eat snickerdoodles because they're healthy! They go great with a good book.<br /><br />Regarding switching genres, it would also be fun to add the classics to that list, too.Writer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505411188186283813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-39724873691423010322009-11-17T14:34:25.190-05:002009-11-17T14:34:25.190-05:00I have to admit that I have never had a snickerdoo...I have to admit that I have never had a snickerdoodle. In fact, I didn't know they were real when you first mentioned them. Now I'm intrigued.<br /><br />I wouldn't mind seeing a switching of genres each time.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-43693071213855988382009-11-17T14:31:43.341-05:002009-11-17T14:31:43.341-05:00Andrew, it's fun to discuss books with thought...Andrew, it's fun to discuss books with thoughtful people. Perhaps each month it could be a selection from a different genre? Example: Nonfiction, sci-fi, mystery, etc. Just an fyi, my virtual snickerdoodle cookies are pretty good. Or so I've been told.Writer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505411188186283813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-9440230245224153992009-11-17T14:24:37.402-05:002009-11-17T14:24:37.402-05:00One caveat I should add, to stay consistent with o...One caveat I should add, to stay consistent with our non-endorsement policy, no candidate books please.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-21831204462137786452009-11-17T13:25:35.594-05:002009-11-17T13:25:35.594-05:00Soon to be released, the shortest book in history,...Soon to be released, the shortest book in history, entitled "Mistakes I Have Made In Office," by Barack Obama. The entire content consists of one word: "None." Obama only needed two ghost writers to assist him with the wording.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-25096098658418603072009-11-17T13:07:33.292-05:002009-11-17T13:07:33.292-05:00Dreams of My Father it is! Oh wait. . . bad idea!...Dreams of My Father it is! Oh wait. . . bad idea! LOL!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.com