What book(s) are you reading now?

By techno_hedonist Started June 26 2008
t_l_c
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Ok I just finished "Doomsday Book" by Connie Willis (for the second time) and I still loved it.

It's set at sometime in the future when time travel is possible. Kivrin, a student goes back to 1320 (or so she thinks) and has trouble getting back. The university, where she was sent from, has troubles of it's own when a mysterious illness appears. Not knowing the origin they are quarantined and no one can get to the machine to check if the time travel jump went correctly.
Posted: August 11 2008 04:42 PM 
wildpeaches
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Right now I'm reading a book about the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. It's pretty interesting.
Also, just started a book called "Antony and Cleopatra" which is about the politics and world history of that time. I'm getting pretty into it.
I usually read lots of books about religion and biographies but lately have been trying to read more about history.
Posted: August 17 2008 11:43 AM 
SteveC
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At the mo I'm reading "The Sea" by John Banville....best book I've read in a long, long time!
Posted: August 18 2008 04:59 PM 
sexyspecs
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im reading the most fantastic book ive read i a while white noise.......briliant also Love in the Time of Cholera a romance story with a difference i would really recommend it......
Posted: September 8 2008 03:20 PM 
babypink23
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Before I sleep I read 2 books (or more sometimes):
for the 3rd time : HARRY POTTER (Deathly Hallows)
for the 7th time : THE BE-HAPPY ATTITUDE
and GOD'S DESIGN FOR BUILDING YOUR MARRIAGE as a study
Posted: September 9 2008 02:48 AM 
Bell214
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The Falcon of Palermo by Maria R. Bordihn.
A meticulously researched historical novel that brings to life the thirteenth century and the brilliant and controversial Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (ruled 1220 -1250 ).
Marked by his titanic struggle with the papacy for the domination of Europe (he was excommunicated twice and often vilified in chronicles of the time), his recapturing of the Holy Land, his far-ranging intellect, his falconry, and the passions that led him to several wives and countless mistresses, as well as one enduring love, Frederick's life gives a fascinating glimpse into this pivotal period of medieval history. The Falcon of Palermo focuses on a man whose towering personality laid the seeds for the Reformation and the foundation of modern Europe.
Posted: September 12 2008 05:49 AM 
mariaelrebelde
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breaking dawn by stephanie meyer
Posted: September 14 2008 12:28 PM 
RICKY
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well,i'm reading the book of Roger fedrick THE AFGHAN.............!IT'S AMAZING.......
Posted: September 19 2008 11:39 PM 
ness_86
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Dead until dark by Charlaine Harris.
Posted: September 20 2008 07:09 AM 
RosesAreBlueish
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"The Ego and the Id" by Sigmund Freud, then our Italian teacher gave us a book to read till 3 Oct - "Gente nel tempo" (People in Time) by Massimo Bontempelli
Posted: September 21 2008 01:55 AM 
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