GA Russell Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 Not as many interesting stories as I thought there would be. ***** The last Lew Archer story. I enjoyed it. Quote
HutchFan Posted January 21 Report Posted January 21 Just finished: And just started the sequel: Quote
Referentzhunter Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 (edited) On 1/17/2025 at 2:04 PM, Referentzhunter said: not my cup of tea .. pretentious and overrated. Edited January 24 by Referentzhunter Quote
Niko Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 Marcuse as the easy one and Nietzsche as the brain-melter this time? (I haven't read either author, but one of my ancestors went to high school with Nietzsche and even visited the family at home... and many years ago I helped one of Marcuse's former assistants set up their computer system... so I have a distant connection with both) Quote
jlhoots Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 Claire Messud: This Strange Eventful History Quote
Pim Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Niko said: Marcuse as the easy one and Nietzsche as the brain-melter this time? (I haven't read either author, but one of my ancestors went to high school with Nietzsche and even visited the family at home... and many years ago I helped one of Marcuse's former assistants set up their computer system... so I have a distant connection with both) Great story Niko I think it’s probably the other way around though I must say it’s the first time I read something by Marcuse. I am told it’s a difficult read but we’ll see. The Bergson I just finished was very interesting but tough to get trough. I did read quite a lot of Nietzsches works and must say he’s one of the more accessible philosophers. His style is one of the most beautiful ones in the genre, well I might dare to say it’s the most beautiful that I know off. I always write down the most interesting or catchy aphorisms and quotes from my books and Nietzsche is the one Ive quoted the most It must be even more beautiful in German Quote
Gheorghe Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 I´ll tell you what I DO NOT READ 🤣 Newspapers and news magazines......I am thru with it. Only fashion magazines like Vogue, Madame or stuff like that..... But if you think I don´t really read.......: Literature, good beletristica is part of my live ! Quote
GA Russell Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 My least favorite of the series thus far (of the nine I have read). Quote
Pim Posted February 24 Report Posted February 24 probably her most famous work but never read it till past week. Quote
medjuck Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 (edited) I think Ricky's jocular persona hides a serious scholar. (I say that as a former academic.) This is a work of scholarship and a great read. On 2/22/2025 at 12:16 PM, GA Russell said: My least favorite of the series thus far (of the nine I have read). Agreed. Edited February 26 by medjuck Quote
jazzbo Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 (edited) Joe, I totally agree with your assessment. His previous books are also excellent in both scholarship and writing. And then there's that rare thing. . . you feel good reading them. Edited February 26 by jazzbo Quote
Brad Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 Took me awhile to get into this but starting to enjoy it. Quote
medjuck Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 19 hours ago, jazzbo said: Joe, I totally agree with your assessment. His previous books are also excellent in both scholarship and writing. And then there's that rare thing. . . you feel good reading them. Ricky has now put up a chronological Spotify playlist of all the recordings mentioned in the book. A great idea. Quote
mjazzg Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 (edited) On 2/26/2025 at 6:51 PM, medjuck said: I think Ricky's jocular persona hides a serious scholar. (I say that as a former academic.) This is a work of scholarship and a great read. @medjuckor @jazzbo Would this be a good entry read for someone woefully ignorant of the subject or is there a better intro bio of Armstrong? Edited February 27 by mjazzg Quote
jazzbo Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 1 hour ago, mjazzg said: @medjuckor @jazzbo Would this be a good entry read for someone woefully ignorant of the subject or is there a better intro bio of Armstrong? I'm not an expert on Armstrong bios, but I think this is likely the best one and is well-written indeed. 3 hours ago, medjuck said: Ricky has now put up a chronological Spotify playlist of all the recordings mentioned in the book. A great idea. Probably a good idea--I don't stream so it matters not to me, but I have been listening to Oliver and Armstrong as I read. I'm going through this book very slowly, savoring it and also reading other things. Quote
medjuck Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 (edited) 2 hours ago, mjazzg said: @medjuckor @jazzbo Would this be a good entry read for someone woefully ignorant of the subject or is there a better intro bio of Armstrong? His 3 books are easily the best bio of Pops-- including the supposed autobiography. There is some repetition from book to book but I expect that someday the 3 will be combined, edited, and updated into the authoritative biography. BTW This should lead you to the playlists as well as some commentary on the music: https://www.facebook.com/dippermouth/posts/pfbid02H1hHdhscWRMqZmX77ejLKG3J1JWNPbkV4FBSp2Rw6eFWvAZUAMPU38mZr44jqULal?rdid=QeQ6nlJmq6JaWiWH# Edited February 27 by medjuck Quote
mjazzg Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, medjuck said: His 3 books are easily the best bio of Pops-- including the supposed autobiography. There is some repetition from book to book but I expect that someday the 3 will be combined, edited, and updated into the authoritative biography. BTW This should lead you to the playlists as well as some commentary on the music: https://www.facebook.com/dippermouth/posts/pfbid02H1hHdhscWRMqZmX77ejLKG3J1JWNPbkV4FBSp2Rw6eFWvAZUAMPU38mZr44jqULal?rdid=QeQ6nlJmq6JaWiWH# Thank you 21 minutes ago, jazzbo said: I'm not an expert on Armstrong bios, but I think this is likely the best one and is well-written indeed. Thank you Quote
Brad Posted March 1 Report Posted March 1 One of the first books to explore Dylan’s Minnesota roots. Quote
Holy Ghost Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 Martin Heidegger and his student Karl Löwith had such a tumultuous relationship, yet still admired each other. Nicely rehearsed by a great historian of 19th-20th century Continental thinking. Quote
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