Whatcha readin', Wisconsin?

[keith]

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?

Thanks.

Regards,
Keith

[keith]

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.

Regards,
Keith

[JamieLynn]

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.

[Crys]

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.
:roll:

[Rob1981]

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.

[oneinthewoods]

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.

[madcityhippiechick]

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:

Kriss

[Crys]

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?

[keith]

Originally Posted by Crys

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.

Regards,
Keith

p.s.: Finished Naked Conversations, how blogs are changing the way businesses talk with customers and blog!, how blogs are changing the face of politics, business and culture. Both are excellent, though I favor the latter.

p.p.s.: for more on blogging, see www.WebLoggers.org and www.WebLogging.org - and soon, www.WisBlogs.com

[AJE]

Jeff Corwin's "Living on the Edge" Animal Planet
Review taken from Publishers Weekly

: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.

http://animal.discovery.com/fansites...effcorwin.html

[SwiftOfficeServices]

Current reading list consists of

For relaxation:
Memoirs of a Geisha (it's the chick in me)
and The $64 Tomato

And for fun:
Adobe InDesign CS2 Bible

[demon71]

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.

[Crys]

SwiftOfficeServices said: And for fun:
Adobe InDesign CS2 Bible

:lol:

When I was in grade school I read the dictionary for fun, followed by the entire set of encyclopedias in the school library. And here I thought I was the only one crazy like that

demon71: 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.

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.

[AJE]

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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Reviews:

:arrow: a truly honest and practical guide
:lol: Rating: 5 / 5
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.