What are you reading?

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

What are you reading?

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

Should we start a Bountiful Book Club?

The BBC? No that's already taken...

We could call it something like the Bountiful Bureau of Better Books.

...or BBoBB...

--Ray

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

We could permit each member a chance to choose the book for each month. That way there's no constant voting for stupid books I don't care for... :)

--Ray

fear of shiz · Profuse Pontificator

Read recently:

America Alone by Mark Steyn

1776 by David McCullough

48 Days to the Work you Love

arbilad · Head Chef

The Great Brain at the Acadamy
Square Foot Gardening
Ignite the Reaches by David Drake

Mahonri · Senior Bucketkeeper

I'm reading a book that teaches ASL.

Knowing another language is not helping me with this.

Roper · Senior Bucketkeeper

March Ensign
How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School
The Art of Asking Essential Questions
Liberalism, Conservatism, and Mormonism
The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia)

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

The Fourth Bear by Jasper Fforde
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegnar
Ranger's Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by ...somebody, I forget

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

If you want a book club, you should call it "Bountiful and Book Education."

Melissa · Veteran Member

I'm reading Sphere by Michael Crighton. A friend gave it to me when I was in the hopsital. It's slow going with the new baby and all, but it's interesting.

palmon · Senior Member

Just finished "Empire" by OSC and "Londonistan" by Melanie Phillips

I am reading "Rising Storm" by Jessica and richard Draper
after which, I want to read "Cesar's Way" by Cesar Milan,
"1776", and "The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage" by Laura Schlessinger.

-- Edited by palmon at 10:39, 2007-03-04

-- Edited by palmon at 10:40, 2007-03-04

Cat Herder · Understander of unimportant things

SAP for Financial Analysts...

er forced reading of class materials of a class I took in January to refresh on "skills" I supposedly had learned once I was actually forced to utilize it in the real work world.

The Boy Scout Handbook... with some of my Scouts, actually spending the time in Scout meeting reading it with them is the only way to make sure they are even opening the thing up... I've had boys who have lost their book for months on end...

I'm between books now. Have been for some time. I do not read all the time, but go in spurts. The only time I have to read is either really early in the morning during seminary or late in the evening after the kids have gone to bed, and either way, I am usually too tired to spend the mental energy to stay awake.

Though, after seeing the Bourne Supremacy on TV the other night, I may be interested in reading the books those movies were based on. Which is strange, cuz I normally don't like spy / political intrigue type movies or books.

I vote for the BBB... The Bountiful Books Bureau.

TitusTodd · Senior Member

My personal novel reading has been sporadic since I got married (prior to I was always reading a book). Right now I'm reading Saints by Orson Scott Card. I actually bought the book while in high school after reading Ender's Game and finding out OSC was a Mormon but at the time my reading interests were entrenched in SciFi and fantasy so I never got around to reading it. The last book I read was Pasgreench. I also read plenty of articles and such on a regular basis but that is the only regular reading I do besides reading to my oldest.

With my oldest son I'm reading Bean's Song after we went through the Chronicles of Narnia and the Galaxy of Fear Star Wars series. We are anxiously waiting for the the last Harry Potter book. If anyone has any good books to recommend for a 10-12 year-old I will appreciate it. We aren't stuck on SciFi or fantasy (though we both enjoy those) but engaging stories.

-- Edited by TitusTodd at 10:20, 2007-03-05

arbilad · Head Chef

TitusTodd wrote:

My personal novel reading has been sporadic since I got married (prior to I was always reading a book). Right now I'm reading Saints by Orson Scott Card. I actually bought the book while in high school after reading Ender's Game and finding out OSC was a Mormon but at the time my reading interests were entrenched in SciFi and fantasy so I never got around to reading it. The last book I read was Pasgreench. I also read plenty of articles and such on a regular basis but that is the only regular reading I do besides reading to my oldest.

With my oldest son I'm reading Bean's Song after we went through the Chronicles of Narnia and the Galaxy of Fear Star Wars series. We are anxiously waiting for the the last Harry Potter book. If anyone has any good books to recommend for a 10-12 year-old I will appreciate it. We aren't stuck on SciFi or fantasy (though we both enjoy those) but engaging stories.

The Tripods series is good for that age group, as is the Great Brain series.

fear of shiz · Profuse Pontificator

Titus,

Treasure Island
Sherlock Holmes
Jules Verne
E. R. Burrough's Chronicles of Mars
Johnny Tremain
Edgar Allen Poe
Bulfinch's Mythology
The Once and Future King
The Hobbit
Wizard of Oz
Mark Twain
H.G. Wells
Rudyard Kipling

Hey, I promote the classics every chance I get!

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

Titus: Bean's Song, eh? I just read the draft for the next book... having big arguments with the authors... trying to convince them to organize certain parts of the book differently... but it's all good... It's really good. Aimee's quality writing really shines through. Should be published soon... (happy, happy, joy! joy!)

Euph: I like it! BABE!

--Ray

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

The Bourne Ultimatium by Ludlum. I just got done reading the first two books which were nothing at all like the movies. I also constantly read newspapers and magazines. I'm not reading anything educational right now.

bokbadok · Senior Bucketkeeper

I just finished Saints by OSC. Titus, if you wanna discuss it I'd be thrilled.

I had a funny experience while reading the book -- but rather than derail this thread, I'll go derail another...

Books I just got but haven't gotten to yet:

Beyond Emotion: A Guide to Critical Thinking
The Memory Bible
Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking
Applied Mind Control: Ten Easy Steps to World Domination

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

Okay... Bok... I can't wait til you start posting, "These are not the droids you're looking for..."

--Ray

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

Ray, you don't want to sell me death sticks......

bokbadok · Senior Bucketkeeper

Roper, what do you think of "The Art of Asking Essential Questions"?

Roper · Senior Bucketkeeper

Bok, it's okay for a mini-guide or outline. I wish it had a little more substance.

The authors take the rational inquiry perspective too far in making claims that it brings true fulfillment to life, etc. I'm all for rational inquiry, but I believe other perspectives for the acquisition of knowledge, such as inspiration and revelation, are just as valid. The authors' tone is dismissive of those other perspectives.

-- Edited by Roper at 17:48, 2007-03-05

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

You want to give me all your death sticks...

lundbaek · Profuse Pontificator

To anyone concerned about where America is headed and why, I suggest:

5 Books recommended in the April 1972 General Conference by the Apostle Ezra Taft Benson:
1.) The Book of Mormon

2.) "Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen" by LDS author H. Verlan Andersen, can be read on-line at http://www.redhotlogo.com/MACBFAC4.htm#_Toc153730472

3.) "The Elders Of Israel And The Constitution" by LDS author Jerome Horowitz, can be read on-line at http://www.redhotlogo.com/MACBFAC4.htm#_Toc153730472

4.) "Prophets, Principles, And National Survival" by LDS author Jerreld Newquist

5.) "None Dare Call It Conspiracy" by Gary Allen, can be read on-line at
http://reactor-core.org/none-dare.html

Also:

6.) "The Hidden Things Of Darkness" by LDS author Christopher S. Bentley, email mcbentley@juno.com to purchase.

7 & 8.) "The Majesty of God's Law" and "The Naked Capitalist" - by LDS author W. Cleon Skousen

9.) "Awakening To Our Awful Situation" by LDS author Jack Monnett, call the author and order direct at (435)-785-8090 or email at jack@monnettbooks.com. It may also still be available at Sam Weller's book store in down town SLC.

I am currently re-reading Nr. 3

glumirk · Senior Member

Mosiah (I've been focused on King Benjamin lately...)
March Ensign
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
Fundamentals of Engineering: Thermodynamics
Mechanics of Solids
Engineering Design with Solidworks 2006

Not so much time for leisure reading, but I've really learned to love the Ensign as of late, so I enjoy reading that with my breakfast every morning. Good way to start the day, and I don't have to worry about falling asleep reading my scriptures.

The last book I read for fun was Oliver Twist, and I absolutely loved it! Took me awhile to get through it as the only time I read it was on the bus to and from work over the summer, and then there was a whole semester in the way, but I finished it during Christmas break and I really loved it. I've heard people criticize Dickens because he was "paid by the word", but for someone to make so many words enthralling, I sure loved that book!

I may be brave and try to read a book over Spring Break, but we'll see.

TitusTodd · Senior Member

I just finished Saints by OSC. Titus, if you wanna discuss it I'd be thrilled.
I would enjoy that. I haven't finished yet (about half-way through), however and probably won't for another two weeks as we're going out of town for spring break. So between preparations to go and being gone, I won't get through the rest very fast.

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

Euphrasie wrote:

You want to give me all your death sticks...

Would you settle for some Mostly Dead Sticks?

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

Yes. Yes I would.

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

Are nearly dead sticks and death sticks like Boomboom sticks?

"Me see you have Boomboom sticks!"

--Ray

Cat Herder · Understander of unimportant things

You've had Mostly Dead Sticks for most of the day!

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

As opposed to Mostly Bread Sticks... which are actually quite tasty... mostly...

--Ray

Mahonri · Senior Bucketkeeper

Turning a book thread into a food thread... hmm...... time to get a cook book.

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

Cat Herder · Understander of unimportant things

Oh no! Euphie's figured out how to cook books here!

bokbadok · Senior Bucketkeeper

My books need cooking too, Euph.

rayb · Hot Air Balloon

Haven't got your taxes done yet, Bok?

--Ray

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

Cocobeem · Keeper of the Holy Grail

I'm reading The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Boom.

I'm feeling another wave of Holocaust books coming on...

Oh, also a book on Mints. Like the plant family of mints.

Also The Great and Abominable Church of the Devil and Tao of Equus.

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

Cocobeem wrote:

I'm feeling another wave of Holocaust books coming on...

I can't read those books. I read "Night" a few years back and I just felt terrible afterwards. That and the movie "The Big Red One". I haven't watched that movie in years but I still can't get the image of the Lee Marvin character carrying that kid around for hours on his shoulders.

fear of shiz · Profuse Pontificator

Just finished "The War that Made America: Short History of the French and Indian War." Very informative and well-written history of that war, which I knew little about. And it was very interesting to see how the events of that earlier war laid the foundation for the Revolution.

Cocobeem · Keeper of the Holy Grail

Hey, sales or...tons? What was it?

You made me look like I was headbanging the Holocaust. Not exactly. I just like how they sharpen my focus on what's important. I also picture the good guys standing in the line in front of me on judgment day. Just helps me keep my head on what's real and what's a decoy.

Oh, and ideas for 10-12 yo boys-- Gary Paulson books (Hatchet series, White Fox Chronicles), Artemis Fowl series, and Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites.

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

I just finished "Peace Like a River" and started "Till We Have Faces."

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

Cocobeem wrote:

Hey, sales or...tons? What was it? You made me look like I was headbanging the Holocaust. Not exactly. I just like how they sharpen my focus on what's important. I also picture the good guys standing in the line in front of me on judgment day. Just helps me keep my head on what's real and what's a decoy.

Oh, and ideas for 10-12 yo boys-- Gary Paulson books (Hatchet series, White Fox Chronicles), Artemis Fowl series, and Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites.

Sorry about that! Didn't mean to put your Rock Concert Sign of the Devil headbanger with the Holocaust. Hmmmm, maybe it does fit.......

bokbadok · Senior Bucketkeeper

I just started "Anatomy of Peace". I highly recommend it.

Cocobeem · Keeper of the Holy Grail

Hi, bok. So... you just started it and you already "highly recommend it"? Wow, what are ya- on like page 11?

And this --->

is not a devil sign. Pshaw.

bokbadok · Senior Bucketkeeper

Just started means Yesterday. I'm on page 80.

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

Cocobeem wrote:

Hi, bok. So... you just started it and you already "highly recommend it"? Wow, what are ya- on like page 11?

And this ---> is not a devil sign. Pshaw.

Yea, that's why was holding it up at Rock concerts back in the 80's. And remember when Spinal Tap had the concert in Springfield!!!! Or when Bill S. Preston Esquire and Ted Theodore Logan (Wild Stallions!!!!!!) made the sign to get the devil's attention when they were in hell!!! I guess I'm wrong, it isn't the sign of the devil after all.

Cocobeem · Keeper of the Holy Grail

Okay, I'll admit the only concerts I went to in the 80s were Madonna and INXS.

And I've never seen that movie to which you refer. hmm.... Maybe it can mean what I want it to mean, you know, like, "That's so gay."

salesortonscom · Wise and Revered Master

Or like the word "Inconcievable".

In the words of Inigo Montoya, "You keep using that word -- I do not think it means what you think it means."

Euphrasie · Senior Bucketkeeper

'And only one for birthday presents, you know. There's glory for you!'

`I don't know what you mean by "glory",' Alice said.

Humpty Dumpty smiled contemptuously. `Of course you don't -- till I tell you. I meant "there's a nice knock-down argument for you!"'

`But "glory" doesn't mean "a nice knock-down argument",' Alice objected.

`When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, `it means just what I choose it to mean -- neither more nor less.'

`The question is,' said Alice, `whether you can make words mean so many different things.'

`The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, `which is to be master -- that's all.'

Alice was too much puzzled to say anything; so after a minute Humpty Dumpty began again. `They've a temper, some of them -- particularly verbs: they're the proudest -- adjectives you can do anything with, but not verbs -- however, I can manage the whole lot of them! Impenetrability! That's what I say!'

`Would you tell me please,' said Alice, `what that means?'

`Now you talk like a reasonable child,' said Humpty Dumpty, looking very much pleased. `I meant by "impenetrability" that we've had enough of that subject, and it would be just as well if you'd mention what you mean to do next, as I suppose you don't mean to stop here all the rest of your life.'

`That's a great deal to make one word mean,' Alice said in a thoughtful tone.

`When I make a word do a lot of work like that,' said Humpty Dumpty, `I always pay it extra.'