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Whatcha readin', Wisconsin?

How 'bout poppin in and posting what you're reading right now?

C'mon and share, won't you?

Tell us how you like it, too. Give us some context, will you?

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I'll go first - hope this will be one of the longest threads

I'll go first - hope this will be one of the longest threads we see on theBubbler.com Forums.

I'm finishing 'Naked Conversations'....no, it's not about people talking with their clothes off. The subtitle is, 'how blogs are changing the way businesses talk with customers.' Excellent!

If you're interested, first consider 'Blog!', subtitled, 'how the newest media revolution is changing politics, business and culture.' Just finished that one and made a great intro to this one. More of a general interest read than 'Naked', too.

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Well I just finished the Da Vinci Code and now I am reading two books.

Mary Magdalene by Margaret George - A Madison Author, by the way.

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Medea by Miranda Seymour.
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I'm reading a biography of Tom Paine, "Introduction to Archaeology" by Brian Fagan (new version of the same book I had in my intro to anthro class), "Shadow Stone" by Rich Baker, Introduction to Italian from Teach Yourself Books, "Gorgon" whose author I forget at the moment, about the search for one of the mass extinctions of dinosaurs, "Nobilis" which is a roleplaying game I recently picked up, and "Identity Crisis" from DC Comics.

None of which I remembered to bring with me to read at lunch today.
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I've been reading a few George Carlin books recently, plus I just re-read some Exiles books. Exiles is a great comic book series by Marvel. It's a team of X-Men from different dimensions that must alter events in history.
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Hello Keith,

I have a few books going at the same time and depending on my mood and the amount of time I have before sleep, most often it is just 20 minutes of catching a good one.
My favorite is Phillip Simmons : LEARNING TO FALL
I can't say enough good about this one and perhaps it has changed my life into gratitude with a passion for every moment in time even when pain or loss go along with it. Something just jumped right out of that book into my world with arms wide open. Life is soooo good!

If I had more time in this busy world, I would choose to get in more reading for sure.
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I am another one who has a couple books going at once - right now A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber - rereading Atlas Shrugged for the 4th or 5th time - finishing Anne rivers Siddons' The House Next Door (not one of her best) and I have a couple Mollie Katzen/Moosewood cookbooks from the library that I am browsing for inspiration.
Now if only I could stay away from this computer...... :roll:

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What do you think of Atlas Shrugged? My husband thought it was great but when I tried to read it, it just didn't really hold my attention and about halfway through chapter 1 I realized that I dreaded picking it up more than I dreaded doing dishes (which is saying something for me). Does it get better farther in, or is it slogging all the way through?
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What do you think of Atlas Shrugged? My husband thought it was great but when I tried to read it, it just didn't really hold my attention and about halfway through chapter 1 I realized that I dreaded picking it up more than I dreaded doing dishes (which is saying something for me). Does it get better farther in, or is it slogging all the way through?
I really struggled through a bunch of it back in middle or high school, tried it again when I was stationed in Germany and decided I'd rather do dishes, too.

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Jeff Corwin's "Living on the Edge" Animal Planet

Jeff Corwin's "Living on the Edge" Animal Planet
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:wink: Corwin, host of numerous television specials about wildlife, offers commentary on some of his favorite regions and animal inhabitants. He begins with his last bachelor's outing, spending several weeks in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, before his wedding. Corwin planned poorly and didn't think he would need equipment or supplies in this domestic wilderness. However, after one night of nearly freezing to death, he sought shelter in his car and then went to buy a tent.

:wink: After this inauspicious start, Corwin spent nearly two weeks searching for snakes and reptiles, with only limited success. In his words, "There would be no Gila monsters flowing from their subterranean dens, and the eerie rasping shudder of a rattlesnake's rattle kept silent wherever I searched. Tortoises never ventured from their lairs into the light for me, and tricolor king snakes remained shadowed beyond my reach." Corwin's adventures in other parts of the world, like Tanzania, Costa Rica and Venezuela, are much livelier and more rewarding.

:wink: Corwin enthusiastically describes the animals, the land and his concerns about protecting natural habitats in various countries. His passion for the wildlife he's studying is so strong that even readers not particularly fond of crocodiles, snakes and other scary creatures will find Corwin's writing captivating. He discusses the sloth-"At just under three feet in body length, and a total weight of around 10 pounds, the three-toed sloth is not very large, but if you're looking for the cutest mammal living in the Neotropics, this guy comes in a close second to the silky anteater." People familiar with Corwin's television specials will savor this book, and other armchair travelers will also find it an enjoyable voyage into exotic locales.

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I would highly recommend SHadow Divers. A little history and suspense.
Another book although only a one night stand was Dan Browns Digital Fortress. A great book that I didn't put down until I was done.
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Another book although only a one night stand was Dan Browns Digital Fortress. A great book that I didn't put down until I was done.
I think I have Shadow Divers, come to think of it. I'm not sure I ever finished it

Is that the same Dan Brown from Angels and Demons? Say what you will about him, his books are like potato chips: you can't put the bag down until the chips are gone.
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Squirrel Wars: Backyard Wildlife Battles & How to Win Them
By: George H. Harrison

Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia. This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests" who raid backyard bird feeders and garbage cans, nest in chimneys, eat shrubbery, dig holes and tunnels in lawns, and attack garden foliage. Harrison, award-winning nature writer, photographer, book author and consultant, provides a natural history of squirrels and other problem critters so that readers can better understand the enemy. Informative tips, devices and methods are explained that will lead to a peaceful coexistence with all animals, great and small.

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:arrow: a truly honest and practical guide
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Finally, someone has published a guide to dealing with my backyard foes. For years, master gardners, nursery workers, etc. have told me there was absolutely nothing I could do to protect my flowerbeds and bird feeders from squirrels, pesky birds and roaming cats. After reading this book, I know what works and what doesn't. This book not only tells me what to do, I now have some good insight into what's going on in the minds of those little critters (I wish more authors would do this). Yeah!!
My only complaint: the title is a little misleading. I got this book so I could deal with squirrels. This book covers many more backyard critters than squirrels such as cats, crows, deer, raccoons, and so on.

:arrow: Squirrel Wars Too?
:lol: Rating: 5 / 5
An invaluable book for any homeowner who's ever had problems with squirrels (enemy number one), rabbits, racoons, skunks, possums, deer, cats, rats, dogs, even birds, etc. Each section is dedicated to solving a problem with your animal of choice. And that's just it. It could have easily been called "skunk wars" or any other "animal wars" mentioned in this book. I guess he chose squirrels because they seem to be the most persistant animals to invade our backyard. They are truly clever. However, there's another "Squirrel Wars" book that deals with squirrels only, written in 1996, and the author's attempt to outwit them from raiding his birdfeeders. It's funny and serious. I highly recommend both Squirrel Wars. Enjoy while learning.


:arrow: "Must" reading for backyard gardeners & wildlife enthusiasts
:lol: Rating: 5 / 5
Many favorite wildlife species wreck havoc on backyard gardens: Squirrel Wars tells how to solve a range of problems, from birds which raid bird feeders and squirrels which are geniuses at food to creatures which nest in chimneys and dig holes in lawns. Deer, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, skunks and opossums are covered, with some remedies more effective than others.
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AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH

:arrow: Al Gore’s groundbreaking book, An Inconvenient Truth, brings together leading-edge research from top scientists around the world, as well as photographs, charts, and other illustrations to document the reality of global warming--and to sound a warning bell for action before it’s too late. Filled with personal anecdotes and observations about how this issue has become a central focus in Mr. Gore’s life--and why he believes it is the crucial issue of our time. AN INCONVENIENT TRUTHargues that global warming is not just about science, nor is it just a political issue: it is a moral issue and we have a responsibility to do something about it. Destined to become a classic, this accessible, entertaining, and thorough book is a unique reference for anyone who wants more information about global warming as well a guidebook for those who want to join the fight.

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Recently finished Maverick - very strongly recommended for anyone who owns or manages a business, or would like to have a voice in their workplace. Written by the guy who has lived it.

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I haven't read An Inconvenient Truth yet -- does it go even more in depth than Gore's lecture on Global Warming? Or is it essentially the same information just in print?

Right now I'm reading The Ancestor's Tale by Richard Dawkins. It's the story of the evolution of humans, starting in modern times and going back to the first life on the planet, in the same form as Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. I very highly recommend it to everyone.
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:arrow: I didn't hear that lecture, but the book is basically proving the extreme weather, which was in 2005 and about how much the alpine ice cap glaciers have receded into practically nothing. I advise everyone to read this very understandable book. There is a ton of excellent photographs. :lol:
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I have a few books going at the same time and depending on my mood and the amount of time I have before sleep, most often it is just 20 minutes of catching a good one.
My favorite is Phillip Simmons : LEARNING TO FALL
I can't say enough good about this one and perhaps it has changed my life into gratitude with a passion for every moment in time even when pain or loss go along with it. Something just jumped right out of that book into my world with arms wide open. Life is soooo good!

If I had more time in this busy world, I would choose to get in more reading for sure.
Thanks.

I'm adding this to my Amazon wish list.

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The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

The Tipping Point, How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell, author of Blink! and a writer for the New Yorker.

Enjoyed this immensely. A fast read in plain language; non-fiction that reads like a novel.

If you're interested in how things come to be the way they are, particularly popular culture including ideas, fashions, art, and the like, this is a book worth reading.

The book is enlightening regarding types of people: mavens, connectors and salesmen. Their role in the spread of ideas and products is fundamental.

The role of resources is examined, too, including the lessening of the value of things that become (over) abundant, like telephones and email.

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The Tipping Point, How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell, author of Blink! and a writer for the New Yorker.

Enjoyed this immensely. A fast read in plain language; non-fiction that reads like a novel.

If you're interested in how things come to be the way they are, particularly popular culture including ideas, fashions, art, and the like, this is a book worth reading.

The book is enlightening regarding types of people: mavens, connectors and salesmen. Their role in the spread of ideas and products is fundamental.

The role of resources is examined, too, including the lessening of the value of things that become (over) abundant, like telephones and email.

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Cool story about this one...

A client and friend had recommended Good to Great. It's on my reading list. I recommended The Tipping Point to him. Told him I just finished it recently and would loan it to him. He has the other one on tape for me to borrow. Yesterday I'm taking a five minute break and reading a review of The Power of Nice in Corporate Report Wisconsin. The reviewer, Stephen Wolter, didn't think much of "Nice" because of the title and the cover (that looks like a big smiley face). He thought it would be drivel, but was surprised.

Paragraph two of his review: "Well, surprise - you really can't judge a book by it's cover. The Power of Nice is both intelligent and useful. No, it probably won't push aside must-read titles of recent years like Good to Great and The Tipping Point from CEO reading lists, but it has it own distinctive value, combining a common sense guide on how to establish business relationships with clients and colleagues, with an upbeat and optimistic call for civility."

Five minutes after reading this this the friend calls to remind me he's got a book waiting for me - and I get to relate the article I just read. I get to tell him that "great minds think alike...and so do ours."

It was fun. You get a little more info on a couple more books.

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I just finished Brother Odd by Dean Koontz. It was great, and I'm hoping a new Odd Thomas book is in the works. This was the third Odd book, the first was Odd Thomas, followed by Forever Odd.
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I use to read Dean Koontz but have not picked up one of his for maybe the past 5 years. What's a good one (not a series) that I should read that I may have missed over these years?

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Re: Whatcha readin', Wisconsin?

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Well I just finished the Da Vinci Code and now I am reading two books.

Mary Magdalene by Margaret George - A Madison Author, by the way.

and

Medea by Miranda Seymour.
I read the Da Vinci code awhile back. Great Story...a rel thriller. I think some parts of the story are based in reality, and others are the imagination of the author. A Christian friend of mine sort of berated me for reading the story, then I explained to her that story was simply a novel, written for the entertainment of the reader...perhaps the writer, as well.
It could have happened that way...or maybe some other way. I enjoyed the story.
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