What ae you reading at the moment? [Archive]

diamondsnake

05-16-2005, 09:39 PM

All the Days of My Live (So Far) by Allison Sweeny...

I read like 200 pages on the plane home from Vegas. Such a good book if you are a soap opera fan and want to know about the industry of daytime television. I seldom read, so I was pretty impressed that this book was able to hold my attention for 200 pages.

NaiveMelody23

05-16-2005, 09:43 PM

Ishmael.

Its for my Ap world History class for the 10th grade.

but, i am jsut reading ahead

catinthedark

05-16-2005, 10:08 PM

Beyond the Pale - unbelievably good - by Elana Dykewoman.

And the current issue of The New Yorker..

GateandGarden

05-16-2005, 10:10 PM

The Great Gatsby

The last time I read it was 11th grade and I really enjoyed it then. I figured that I would get more out of it the second time and have been meaning to make that second time happen for quite awhile, so I vowed to start it as soon as I finished with my final exams. (Which was Friday). It's very engaging. :nod:

diamondsnake

05-16-2005, 10:15 PM

I have a huge stack of magazines ten feet tall that I can't wait to dig into when school is finally out for summer next week! I can't believe it- six days and I am on vacation!!!

amber

05-16-2005, 10:30 PM

HP and the GOF.

irishgrl

05-16-2005, 10:44 PM

trashy smut.

before that: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by Robert Perkins
(very good book btw....)

GypsySorcerer

05-16-2005, 11:45 PM

GODDESS6

05-17-2005, 06:10 AM

"midnight in the garden of good & evil" gr8 btw
& the latest issue of cosmopolitain~

DrummerDeanna

05-17-2005, 09:18 AM

Standing in the Rainbow - Fannie Flagg

hayley

05-17-2005, 09:48 AM

I'm reading "Sellevision" by Augusten Burroughs and rereading Dave Eggers' "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" while at work, and Catherine Marshall's "Julie" at home. I went on a kick of rereading the Catherine Marshall novels that were forced on me as a kid, wanting to see if I wanted to strangle myself while reading them now, too. And I totally do.

gldstwmn

05-17-2005, 10:26 AM

Front Row by Jerry Oppenheimer. It's a bio of Anna Wintour.

dissention

05-17-2005, 10:53 AM

Jane Fonda's autobiography. It's mammoth. o_o

DrummerDeanna

05-17-2005, 10:54 AM

Jane Fonda's autobiography. It's mammoth. o_o

OOOHHH I want to read that SOOO bad...

She was on the Diane Rehm show recently and she really impressed me - I adore her.

I then saw Monster in Law this weekend -she's great :nod:

How is the book so far??

dissention

05-17-2005, 10:54 AM

HP and the GOF.

Which would be...? :laugh:

wondergirl9847

05-17-2005, 10:54 AM

I can answer this thread now! LOL!!

My aunt gave me a book for my birthday, Monster by Frank Perretti. He's a great supernatural thriller writer. I tried reading his book This Present Darkness when I was a teen, but I couldn't get into it and didn't understand it really. I probably should try that one again. This Monster book is excellent! I have four more chapters to go and everything is blowing up right now, it's very exciting!

I don't read much, but I should get into a habit of doing so. I used to write a lot too....now, not at all. :distress:

wondergirl9847

05-17-2005, 10:56 AM

HP and the GOF.

Which would be...? :laugh:

Guessing here...Harry Potter and the Something of Something? Goblet of Fire? Is that it? I don't know.

:lol:

chiliD

05-17-2005, 10:57 AM

Bob Dylan---Chronicles.

dissention

05-17-2005, 11:00 AM

OOOHHH I want to read that SOOO bad...

She was on the Diane Rehm show recently and she really impressed me - I adore her.

I then saw Monster in Law this weekend -she's great :nod:

How is the book so far??

Yay, I saw Monster-In-Law, too! On the drive back from vacation. :D I totally loved it, J Lo finally made a good movie. How could I possibly pass up J Fo versus J Lo? I'll tell you, I almost passed out from laughter when she was slamming Lopez's head into that cake. Jeezum crow. Wanda Sykes almost stole the show, though, she's hilarious. And Michael Vartan is hot hot hot.

So far it's very good. Most celeb autobiographies are utter **** because they take themselves so seriously and think they're perfect, but she doesn't. She's a fantastic writer, too, I was pretty surprised. The sections on the seventies are very interesting and entertaining, as are the ones on the fifties where she talks about her first contract. You'll like it if you like Fonda. :nod:

dissention

05-17-2005, 11:01 AM

Guessing here...Harry Potter and the Something of Something? Goblet of Fire? Is that it? I don't know.

:lol:

That's probably it. :nod: I've never read Potter, so I wouldn't know.

DrummerDeanna

05-17-2005, 11:05 AM

Yay, I saw Monster-In-Law, too! On the drive back from vacation. :D I totally loved it, J Lo finally made a good movie. How could I possibly pass up J Fo versus J Lo? I'll tell you, I almost passed out from laughter when she was slamming Lopez's head into that cake. Jeezum crow. Wanda Sykes almost stole the show, though, she's hilarious. And Michael Vartan is hot hot hot.

So far it's very good. Most celeb autobiographies are utter **** because they take themselves so seriously and think they're perfect, but she doesn't. She's a fantastic writer, too, I was pretty surprised. The sections on the seventies are very interesting and entertaining, as are the ones on the fifties where she talks about her first contract. You'll like it if you like Fonda. :nod:

It is, indeed, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!!

Anyway I have to say my favorite moment of MIL was when Fonda lunged at the tennybopper chick at the beginning - that KILLED me!!!!

It was a great flick - once I got over my embarrassment of actually paying money to see a J Lo movie :laugh:

I agree, Wanda Sykes (who I usually don't like too much) was funny as hell....the movie was enjoyable :)

I can't wait to read the autobio...it's third on my "waitingn to be read" list.

GateandGarden

05-17-2005, 11:23 AM

Yay, I saw Monster-In-Law, too! On the drive back from vacation. :D I totally loved it, J Lo finally made a good movie. How could I possibly pass up J Fo versus J Lo? I'll tell you, I almost passed out from laughter when she was slamming Lopez's head into that cake. Jeezum crow. Wanda Sykes almost stole the show, though, she's hilarious. And Michael Vartan is hot hot hot.Wow. I'm really surprised that you liked it so much. There must be something to it, then. It's just that I stay away from romantic comedies with J Lo these days as a rule (and most romantic comedies in general) and I cannot stand Wanda Sykes. Maybe she's different in this movie, but I think she's one of the most unfunny people ever. It's like people think she's funny because she's a black woman...well I have to say that I live around tons of them and the vast majority of them are funnier than she is. Ugh, here I go with generalizations. :rolleyes:

hayley

05-17-2005, 11:25 AM

I used to love Wanda on the Chris Rock show. Especially around the election in 2000.

I didn't mind Monster-in-Law. I went to see it for Michael Vartan, who is my boyfriend. Thet movie was made worthwhile for me simply for that shirtless sweaty running down the beach thing. The fact that the rest of it didn't completely blow was icing on the cake.

DrummerDeanna

05-17-2005, 11:26 AM

Wow. I'm really surprised that you liked it so much. There must be something to it, then. It's just that I stay away from romantic comedies with J Lo these days as a rule (and most romantic comedies in general) and I cannot stand Wanda Sykes. Maybe she's different in this movie, but I think she's one of the most unfunny people ever. It's like people think she's funny because she's a black woman...well I have to say that I live around tons of them and the vast majority of them are funnier than she is. Ugh, here I go with generalizations. :rolleyes:

Hillary - I hate her as well *edit: wanda Sykes** - but oddly enjoyed her in the movie :nod: She's not as dumb and obnoxious as she usually is - I don't know - J Lo didn't grate on my nerves too badly in the movie either....but the big draw for me was Jane Fonda...so....:shrug:

It wasn't the best movie ever - not even as far as romantic comedies go and if I had it to do over again I would not have paid full night-time movie price for it - but it was entertaining for sure :D

amber

05-17-2005, 11:29 AM

Yay, I saw Monster-In-Law, too! On the drive back from vacation. :D I totally loved it, J Lo finally made a good movie. How could I possibly pass up J Fo versus J Lo? I'll tell you, I almost passed out from laughter when she was slamming Lopez's head into that cake. Jeezum crow. Wanda Sykes almost stole the show, though, she's hilarious. And Michael Vartan is hot hot hot.

So far it's very good. Most celeb autobiographies are utter **** because they take themselves so seriously and think they're perfect, but she doesn't. She's a fantastic writer, too, I was pretty surprised. The sections on the seventies are very interesting and entertaining, as are the ones on the fifties where she talks about her first contract. You'll like it if you like Fonda. :nod:
Yay, I've wanted to read that since I saw her on letterman a few weeks back. She is amazing, I love her now. So articulate and intelligent. :nod:

cliffdweller

05-17-2005, 11:40 AM

Jane Fonda's autobiography. It's mammoth. o_o

Oooh, that sounds like good reading.

I'm reading a book of essays by David Sedaris (humorist, playwright, NPR dude) called "Me Talk Pretty One Day." This guy is so f*cking funny I had to put the book down periodically because I was laughing so hard that tears were running down my face making it impossible to read any further. He also has a book called "Naked" that I plan to read after this one.

amber

05-17-2005, 11:42 AM

cliffdweller

05-17-2005, 11:46 AM

That book is fricking hilarious. :nod:

Okay a couple of the essays had me completely ROLLING!!! The one about his brother, who dubbed himself "The Rooster" had me in stitches! I also liked the one about his first academic teaching job. I'm not completely through it yet so I'm sure more hilarity awaits.

hayley

05-17-2005, 11:49 AM

Oooh, that sounds like good reading.

I'm reading a book of essays by David Sedaris (humorist, playwright, NPR dude) called "Me Talk Pretty One Day." This guy is so f*cking funny I had to put the book down periodically because I was laughing so hard that tears were running down my face making it impossible to read any further. He also has a book called "Naked" that I plan to read after this one.
Have you read "Running with Scissors" by Augusten Burroughs? If you like Sedaris, I'd recommend Augusten if you haven't read him. "Running With Scissors," "Dry," "Magical Thinking," and "Sellevision" are AWESOME, and kinda in the same vein.

dissention

05-17-2005, 11:51 AM

Wow. I'm really surprised that you liked it so much. There must be something to it, then. It's just that I stay away from romantic comedies with J Lo these days as a rule (and most romantic comedies in general) and I cannot stand Wanda Sykes. Maybe she's different in this movie, but I think she's one of the most unfunny people ever. It's like people think she's funny because she's a black woman...well I have to say that I live around tons of them and the vast majority of them are funnier than she is. Ugh, here I go with generalizations. :rolleyes:

I think Wanda Sykes is f*cking hilarious. I saw a double bill of her and Reno (who I also adore) and just thought that she was amazing. Her specials on Comedy Central are great, too. But like Sandra Bernhard and Sarah Silverman (two of my favorites), she's an acquired taste.

Monster-In-Law is just fluff, nothing more. It's funny, stupid, and entertaining as all get out. I'd see it again in a heartbeat. :D

dissention

05-17-2005, 11:53 AM

I didn't mind Monster-in-Law. I went to see it for Michael Vartan, who is my boyfriend. Thet movie was made worthwhile for me simply for that shirtless sweaty running down the beach thing. The fact that the rest of it didn't completely blow was icing on the cake.

:laugh: I was fanning myself in the theater. My gawd. It doesn't get much more perfect than him, folks.

I just loved seeing Fonda again, especially in a comedy since she rarely did those.

GateandGarden

05-17-2005, 11:54 AM

But like Sandra Bernhard and Sarah Silverman (two of my favorites), she's an acquired taste.(I feel like I'm being argumentative like you here :laugh: ) I don't know about the other two, but I don't think of Sykes as an acquired taste, unless you have to acquire a taste for someone who does nothing original and doesn't even do it well, anyway. :laugh:

GateandGarden

05-17-2005, 11:56 AM

Monster-In-Law is just fluff, nothing more. It's funny, stupid, and entertaining as all get out. I'd see it again in a heartbeat. :DSee, I have to make up for the fact that I saw nothing but stupid movies when I was a teenager. My lowest moment was probably Down to You. Horrid. I think I've probably seen more stupid movies in my lifetime than anyone should be able to, and so I've forfeited my right to go see something just because it's entertaining now. :laugh: I've got no one to blame but myself.

dissention

05-17-2005, 12:02 PM

See, I have to make up for the fact that I saw nothing but stupid movies when I was a teenager. My lowest moment was probably Down to You. Horrid. I think I've probably seen more stupid movies in my lifetime than anyone should be able to, and so I've forfeited my right to go see something just because it's entertaining now. :laugh: I've got no one to blame but myself.

:laugh: But this one is actually funny! Probably the only decent movie J Lo has ever made (next to Out of Sight). Not that I've seen them all because I think she's a horrific actress.

How anyone could pay cash money to see a Freddie Prinze Jr. flick is a mystery to me, though... :p

xxxmx

05-17-2005, 12:03 PM

two things:

Runciman's "History of the Crusades" - refreshing the memory in preparation for the new orlando bloom flick - have to be able to pick out every inconsistency and inaccuracy because that's just the person that i am.

Dante's "Divine Comedy" - my old standby, have read it through at least ten times (shares the most-read title with "Interview with the Vampire")

GateandGarden

05-17-2005, 12:05 PM

:laugh: But this one is actually funny! Probably the only decent movie J Lo has ever made (next to Out of Sight). Not that I've seen them all because I think she's a horrific actress.I haven't seen Out of Sight but I've been told that she can actually act really well in that one. I've seen some of her other movies (such as The Wedding Planner) that were so bad. :distress:

How anyone could pay cash money to see a Freddie Prinze Jr. flick is a mystery to me, though... :pI wanted to see every piece of crap like that when it came out! Every last one that came to the theater I made my Mom take me to see. And she sat thorugh them, usually unhappily. It wasn't until we saw A Walk to Remember that I finally started hating them along with her. God, that was bad. And can you believe that I actually liked Freddie Prinze Jr. back then? I was insane! :laugh:

GypsySorcerer

05-17-2005, 12:10 PM

I <3 Out of Sight. :thumbsup: But I love Soderbergh's style.

CreepingDeath

05-17-2005, 12:23 PM

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky (I read this one before)
Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix :thumbsup:

iamstevienicks

05-17-2005, 12:24 PM

Delia Smiths - How to cook Book one

:woohoo:

skcin

05-17-2005, 01:22 PM

and rereading Dave Eggers' "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" while at work

One of my favorite books ever :thumbsup: . Eggers is hilarious. Have you read "They Shall Know Our Velocity?" (I think that's the title. - maybe it's "You Shall...")

Right now, I'm reading The Mermaid Chair by Susan Monk Kidd (the woman who wrote The Secret Life of Bees.) Very good so far.

cliffdweller

05-17-2005, 01:46 PM

Have you read "Running with Scissors" by Augusten Burroughs? If you like Sedaris, I'd recommend Augusten if you haven't read him. "Running With Scissors," "Dry," "Magical Thinking," and "Sellevision" are AWESOME, and kinda in the same vein.

Thanks for the heads-up! I'll check 'em out.

Dark Angel

05-17-2005, 02:06 PM

"Tennyson: A Selected Edition Incorporating the Trinity College Manuscripts"

Chilly Willy

05-17-2005, 08:13 PM

I travel non-stop, so I get a lot of reading time in airports and on planes.

This week I've got with me:

Island Of The Sequined Love Nun - Christopher Moore
A Short History Of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
Elvis, Jesus & Coca-Cola - Kinky Freidman
BushWorld - Maureen Dowd

Hippocampus

05-18-2005, 01:03 PM

Laurell K. Hamilton - Circus of the Damned (at home)
J.D. Salinger - The Catcher in the Rye (while commuting)

Serrart

05-18-2005, 05:38 PM

I've just finished Let It Be Morning (this should be the title in English) by Sayed Kashua, it was really great. :thumbsup:

Romy

Mari

05-19-2005, 03:16 AM

*snip* But like Sandra Bernhard and Sarah Silverman (two of my favorites), she's an acquired taste.

I know who Sarah Silverman is because she played a guest role in Star Trek. :lol: How sad! :lol:
She does comedy too? Hm, I could see her do that.

anyway, just finished a book by Pearl Abrahams, 'Getting over America' (?? I don't know the right English title.) Nice. And now trying to finish one of those books on my nightstand that have been there for a couple of years. Quite desperate. Portnoy's complaint by Philip Rothman.