BruceH Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Intelligent Thought: Science versus the Intelligent Design Movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloe Omoe Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 The Lincoln Lawyer--Michael Connelly Has anybody read any of Connelly's stuff? If so, would you consider his books pulp fiction? I'm fascinated as much by his writing, the technical/mechanics of how he keeps my attention as I am the story. The story is about a high powered defense attorney and how he handles clients from a business perspective, preparations and laying groundwork for going to trial. I've read a 1/2 doz or so of his works, this is the first where a lawyer is the main character. IMO, an excellent read. Excellent, indeed. One of his better novels, in my opinion (and I've read them all). Last year's "Echo Park" was quite good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloe Omoe Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I've been reading more of Michael Dibdin's Aurelio Zen mysteries, most recently A Long Finish. These novels are Italian-based, with a high degree of cynicism. You know, living in Italy I am very familiar with Dibdin's settings and cynicism (he lived here for quite a while, too). I met him more than once: he was a very interesting guy. His recent death was a shocking surprise to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMusicalMarine Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Recently read Democracy (Henry Adams) and The Stranger (Camus), both authors whose works I hadn't read before. The first was alright but I was glad to finish it. The second was a quick, good read and left me bleakly amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 [You know, living in Italy I am very familiar with Dibdin's settings and cynicism (he lived here for quite a while, too). I met him more than once: he was a very interesting guy. His recent death was a shocking surprise to me. A shock to me too... I only began reading the novels this year, and this is the first I heard of his death. Thanks for the (sad) information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloe Omoe Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 A shock to me too... I only began reading the novels this year, and this is the first I heard of his death. Thanks for the (sad) information. Dibdin's Obituary from The Guardian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shawn Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) George Carlin - When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? With a title this good, I knew this would be some seriously funny shit. Edited August 10, 2007 by Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 That Carlin book is pretty funny, but I remember thinking in a few sections. Just starting "Forces in Motion: The Music and Thoughts of Anthony Braxton", by Graham Lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 That Carlin book is pretty funny, but I remember thinking in a few sections. Just starting "Forces in Motion: The Music and Thoughts of Anthony Braxton", by Graham Lock. I should take a look at that again, it was very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalo Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Richard Yates, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD. Been meaning to get to that one. I read his short stories a few years ago and was blown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Just starting: Ross Macdonald--Ivory Grin. Mulligan/Baker (Lullaby of the Leaves) make a nice background while reading this ...early 50s LA detective story. Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Ana Castillo: The Guardians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Recently read John Berendt's The City of Falling Angels. An entertaining read (including a short section from Ezra Pound's daughter's autobiography with an illuminating letter from Pound advising her how to write). Every review I looked at after I read it compared it unfavorably to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The first book is better, but this one has its moments. Part of the problem is that the weirdos he encountered in Savannah are stranger than the ones he found in Venice. Also, it appears that Venetians play their eccentricities a bit closer to the vest, while Savannahnans tend to flaunt theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 George Carlin - When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? With a title this good, I knew this would be some seriously funny shit. His previous ones were better, especially braindroppings. title is great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matthew Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 How is the book VB? I always found Kahn to veer toward the melodramatic in his books. Of course, with Dempsey's life, that might be a great way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloe Omoe Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 ...and the next in line is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewHill Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 The Cambridge Edtion of Descartes' Complete Works, Vol III. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 [] How is the book VB? I always found Kahn to veer toward the melodramatic in his books. Of course, with Dempsey's life, that might be a great way to go. Very entertaining so far, although with Dempsey's life, it would be hard to make it boring, My only qualm would be that he thinks that he is as interesting as the subject so he puts personal stories about himself in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 [] How is the book VB? I always found Kahn to veer toward the melodramatic in his books. Of course, with Dempsey's life, that might be a great way to go. Very entertaining so far, although with Dempsey's life, it would be hard to make it boring, My only qualm would be that he thinks that he is as interesting as the subject so he puts personal stories about himself in it. yeah, the personal stuff really weakened The Boys of Summer, and his other books. Still, Dempsey is a fascinating character, so I'll probably get the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 ...and the next in line is: I'm about halfway through this. I really like Pelecanos' writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jazzmoose Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I picked up Dawkins' The God Delusion today; gotta see what the fuss is all about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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