quote:Originally posted by ksazma:
That is a good price. Please PM me on where to send the payment. I will have to pay by check which will have my address. Thanks again.
Sent you a PM.
Hope I used that "PM" thingie correctly
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Sent you a PM.
Hope I used that "PM" thingie correctly
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quote:Originally posted by The Blade Runner:kindle work in guyana?quote:Originally posted by TI:
/cheapo...get a kindle and get a free download
The books are available on Kindle.
First one at a cost of just 7.95
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What a bunch of boring people ... thanks Rosita
My absolute favourite is H.C. Andersen!
My absolute favourite is H.C. Andersen!
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quote:Originally posted by Jungle Girl:
What a bunch of boring people ... thanks Rosita
My absolute favourite is H.C. Andersen!
What about the Penthouse Forum?
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quote:Originally posted by Jungle Girl:
What a bunch of boring people ... thanks Rosita
My absolute favourite is H.C. Andersen!
Hans Christian Andersen indeed!!!
These are everlasting - 150 years and counting!
Coincidentally, I visited Copenhagen over the summer - and tok lots of pics with "The Little Mermaid"!!
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quote:Originally posted by Alexander:
This is wonderful keep it up.
Thanks.
Fill up the gas tank - and let's move on...
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How many people have read Enid Blyton growing up?
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a good read is the godfather
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The Edward Aarons series ' Assignment to Disaster' was tremendous. Then there was Nicholas Monsarrat with the 'White Rajah' Esther Costello' and the Tribe that Lost its Head, among others.
I read books like The Godfather, Papillon, Drum, Wheels long long time ago. Should try to get some collectors editions for my library and read them again when time permits.quote:Originally posted by warrior:
a good read is the godfather
I used to go crazy for L'Amour, the Sudden series, the Nobody series, the Dusty Fog Series, James Hadley Chase, Nick Carter, Ludlum, Leon Uris, Forsythe, etc. etc. At one time I think I had read all their works combined, up to that time. I find those books boring now. The plots are all the same, the characters are all the same, the themes are all the same. The last 10 to 15 years I've become a big fan of interpretive literature, short stories and the classics.quote:Originally posted by warrior:i real all his books i have all his collection i have my young child reading his books now and she love it some time i will take down one and read it last week i read back daybreakersquote:Originally posted by TAS:quote:Originally posted by warrior:
he receive the hightest award in america by a US PRESIDENT
L'amour was quite prolific.
He wrote more than 100 books.
How do you feel about his books now? (having lived in North America)
Any change at all?
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quote:Originally posted by Jungle Girl:
What a bunch of boring people ... thanks Rosita
My absolute favourite is H.C. Andersen!
Quite correct! Reading is an unproductive pastime better served by some adventurous activity.
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quote:Originally posted by TAS:
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How many people have read Enid Blyton growing up?
I read all of Enid Blyton books as a child.
I had my own fantasy Faraway Tree.
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quote:Originally posted by warrior:
a good read is the godfather
Saw the movies, of course - but I have never read the book.
Godfather 2 - better than one IMO.
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Come on, let's get a century (100) on this thread.
Never good to get out in the 90's!
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quote:Originally posted by Alexander:
The Edward Aarons series ' Assignment to Disaster' was tremendous. Then there was Nicholas Monsarrat with the 'White Rajah' Esther Costello' and the Tribe that Lost its Head, among others.
Not familiar with them - but tell us more...
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quote:Originally posted by antabanta:I read books like The Godfather, Papillon, Drum, Wheels long long time ago. Should try to get some collectors editions for my library and read them again when time permits.quote:Originally posted by warrior:
a good read is the godfather
Papillion - yes that a classic!!
Read the book first - way better than the movie...
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quote:Originally posted by antabanta:I used to go crazy for L'Amour, the Sudden series, the Nobody series, the Dusty Fog Series, James Hadley Chase, Nick Carter, Ludlum, Leon Uris, Forsythe, etc. etc.quote:Originally posted by warrior:i real all his books i have all his collection i have my young child reading his books now and she love it some time i will take down one and read it last week i read back daybreakersquote:Originally posted by TAS:quote:Originally posted by warrior:
he receive the hightest award in america by a US PRESIDENT
L'amour was quite prolific.
He wrote more than 100 books.
How do you feel about his books now? (having lived in North America)
Any change at all?
At one time I think I had read all their works combined, up to that time. I find those books boring now. The plots are all the same, the characters are all the same, the themes are all the same. The last 10 to 15 years I've become a big fan of interpretive literature, short stories and the classics.
WRT - the last paragraph - I am with you here.
I guess we change with time. A read a lot of more "serious" books now and quite a bit on non fiction.
Will start another thread on this.
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quote:Originally posted by Riya:quote:Originally posted by TAS:
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How many people have read Enid Blyton growing up?
I read all of Enid Blyton books as a child.
I had my own fantasy Faraway Tree.
I absolutely LOVED the Magic Faraway tree
- with Dame wash lot and the rest
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quote:Originally posted by TAS:
Come on, let's get a century (100) on this thread.
Never good to get out in the 90's!
Will still take the 90s over anything less.
For a game where a lot of points are scored the very good basketball games are mostly won by only a few points.
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Nicholas Monsarrat was a polished writer. The White Rajah was a classic. Edward. S. Aarons in the Assignment books was also popular. Assignment to disaster was perhaps his best. Frank Yearby was another good writer.
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quote:Originally posted by TAS:
I absolutely LOVED the Magic Faraway tree
- with Dame wash lot and the rest
You have to watch out for Dame Wash A Lot dirty water coming down the tree! My favorites were Moon Face and Mr. Watzisname.
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i love all the Enid Blyton books..loved Moon Face n the Saucepan Man..remember when he misheard what the others uses to say..was so funny.
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How come no one mentioned Barbara Cartland? She was a treat.
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the book is better than the movies.i see the movie at astor,and lot of people who see it for the first time did not understand it.the night it open it was sold outquote:Originally posted by TAS:quote:Originally posted by warrior:
a good read is the godfather
Saw the movies, of course - but I have never read the book.
Godfather 2 - better than one IMO.
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Come on, let's get a century (100) on this thread.
Never good to get out in the 90's!
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{QUOTE]the book is better than the movies.i see the movie at astor,and lot of people who see it for the first time did not understand it.the night it open it was sold out[/QUOTE]
Most books are - as there is only so much you can fit into a movie
plus - you get to use your own imagination!!
Most books are - as there is only so much you can fit into a movie
plus - you get to use your own imagination!!
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quote:Originally posted by IK:
i love all the Enid Blyton books..loved Moon Face n the Saucepan Man..remember when he misheard what the others uses to say..was so funny.
When I get some free time - we can have some good chat/gyaff on Enid Blyton
Red Dragon, Blue Dragon
and all the different series
Famous Five
Secret Seven etc etc
We can perhaps try to remember the names of the five, seven etc
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How come no one mentioned Dennis Wheatley?
Sorry lot here
Sorry lot here
The Great Brain series by John D. Fitzgerald are excellent. Anyone read them?
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quote:Originally posted by antabanta:
The Great Brain series by John D. Fitzgerald are excellent. Anyone read them?
I have not.
What genre?
Please elaborate on the/his type of books.
John D. Fitzgerald The Great Brain, Tom D, is a smart kid who couldn't be pushed around. The stories are told by his younger brother, John D. Tom D always got the better of anyone who "wronged" him.quote:Originally posted by TAS:quote:Originally posted by antabanta:
The Great Brain series by John D. Fitzgerald are excellent. Anyone read them?
I have not.
What genre?
Please elaborate on the/his type of books.
The 13the Valley, Joe Del Vecchio - probably the best war story I've ever read.
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Anybody read Ender's game?
Ender's Shadow?
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The late Richard Feynman--Nobel laureate--Physics---all his books are a joy to read---will be re-reading this one shortly:
If you have not read Feynman---read "Surely you are not joking, Mr. Feynman"
FEYNMAN HAD GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.
Rev
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Originally Posted by Rev Al:
The late Richard Feynman--Nobel laureate--Physics---all his books are a joy to read---will be re-reading this one shortly:
If you have not read Feynman---read "Surely you are not joking, Mr. Feynman"
FEYNMAN HAD GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.
Rev
You read it, did you understand it? Can I probe that understanding?
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Originally Posted by TAS:
Anybody read Ender's game?
Ender's Shadow?
I have not read much fiction besides GRR martin fire and ice series. I like that kind of fiction ( Tolkienesque epics ). I am however beginning Samuel R. Delaney Babel-17. I bought a collection of the old SF audio books ie The forever war, Gateway, Do androids dream and I am listening to them as I jog in the mornings.
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Just read through this entire thread again.
Very interesting after 1 1/2 years!
I wonder how many of the contributors are still active here.
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Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by TAS:
Anybody read Ender's game?
Ender's Shadow?
I have not read much fiction besides GRR martin fire and ice series. I like that kind of fiction ( Tolkienesque epics ). I am however beginning Samuel R. Delaney Babel-17. I bought a collection of the old SF audio books ie The forever war, Gateway, Do androids dream and I am listening to them as I jog in the mornings.
That's an old book, isn't it?
I have not read it. Let us know when you finish.
I might consider reading it - as it is the genre that I write
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The late Richard Feynman--Nobel laureate--Physics---all his books are a joy to read---will be re-reading this one shortly:
Rev Al - I have not readhis books. Isn't he the physicist guy from your neck of the woods? Princeton Alum et al?
What are the titles? Not sure if I can comprehend them if they are technical.
The last time I read a physicist books - it was Gary Zukav. Physicist turned mystic. The Dancing Wu Li Masters and the Seat of the Soul. Just as incomprehensible 
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TAS:
I am shocked to learn that a voracious reader like you---well, that was my impression---but I am surprised to learn you have not read any of Feynman's books.
Go out and buy "Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman"----and have your children read it also----nothing technical---just plain common sense.
When I read Feynman back in college days---I said to myself---I want to have a sense of humor like that guy.
Rev
PS. No revealing of personal identity please---the AFC/PNC folks here think I am a moron---and a mathematical DUNCE---I rather enjoy their depiction.hahahahahahaha
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Originally Posted by TAS:
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by TAS:
Anybody read Ender's game?
Ender's Shadow?
I have not read much fiction besides GRR martin fire and ice series. I like that kind of fiction ( Tolkienesque epics ). I am however beginning Samuel R. Delaney Babel-17. I bought a collection of the old SF audio books ie The forever war, Gateway, Do androids dream and I am listening to them as I jog in the mornings.
That's an old book, isn't it?
I have not read it. Let us know when you finish.
I might consider reading it - as it is the genre that I write
The Fire and Ice series are from the past decade and still current as there are two more to be written in the series. They are superb.They are more Tolkienesque epic magical fantasy sagas than SF.
The others are old SF classics from the "I am legend" era ( 1970's) but are still among the best. I also read a few Ben Bova novel and growing up I was addicted to Analog and Omni.
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Originally Posted by Rev Al:
TAS:
I am shocked to learn that a voracious reader like you---well, that was my impression---but I am surprised to learn you have not read any of Feynman's books.
Go out and buy "Surely you're not joking, Mr. Feynman"----and have your children read it also----nothing technical---just plain common sense.
When I read Feynman back in college days---I said to myself---I want to have a sense of humor like that guy.
Rev
PS. No revealing of personal identity please---the AFC/PNC folks here think I am a moron---and a mathematical DUNCE---I rather enjoy their depiction.hahahahahahaha
You act a moron and mathematically dense. If you are the bloke from morristown, i met you. I also know your wife.
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