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Entries Tagged as 'books'

No…It’s Not a Joke…Really

September 21st, 2010

From Tikiman1962’s Post: “The three tales tell separate stories of men undergoing their own changes during a job loss. They deal with the situations in their own unique manner….”

Clean up on Aisle three: left overs from 2009 part 1

January 27th, 2010

Intern [life]  Eric discovers Poe and more

Outdoor Dog    Travis wraps up a documentary (and it turned out to be a good one)

Deborah’s Deliberations  10 communication tips for strong marriages
In Medias Res  In praise of live double albums
Todd blog  I’m not one of those

Blog Meridian  Teaching liberal arts to military personnel

Book Nut   The [...]

The “why” question

May 1st, 2009

When a blogger begins to question if it’s worth the hassle there is only one thing they can do. Post their thoughts and ask for comments.

Religious and a little mad

April 30th, 2009

That’s how southern women like their men* and how Sarah likes her books.
*That’s what Longstreet said. At least that’s what he is said to have said in “Killer Angels.”

You have until 8:00am tomorrow

March 12th, 2009

Not one but three chances to win one of Melissa’s books.

Lobsters with daisies

March 11th, 2009

That is the kind of book that really, really gets Carly Jo’s attention.

An excerpt from “The Evolution of Shadows”

March 9th, 2009

Click on the picture of the cover of Quinn’s new book and you can read a bit of it.

Eat Pray Love

January 20th, 2009

Princess Adriene’s post starts out as a bo0k review, but turns into a meditation on the time she has left, with someone she dearly loves.

I thought it was a geography reference

January 13th, 2009

Blog Meridian’s name comes from the title of a Cormac McCarthy novel; Blood Meridian. John peruses the web to bring you more tributes, and sly references, to the novel.

Have a personally humiliating dating experience?

December 15th, 2008

Need help publicizing your humiliation? You have a new friend and she would like to include you in her next book.

She pwned the Austen Challenge

December 10th, 2008

If you weere challenged to read two of Jane Austen’s books you would read ALL of them wouldn’t you? Melissa did. Oh wait, She had already read them. So she re-read them all this year.
The name of her blog is not a title, it’s a diagnosis.

This is not a problem

November 26th, 2008

This is a blessing. We approve!

The Well-Seasoned Reader Challenge

November 4th, 2008

Book Nut likes books and she likes to challenge her blog readers to read things they might not normally read, sort of like going to college with out the grade thing. So go to her site and sign up for dollops of fun and camaraderie with just a dash of deadlines.

I think she liked this one

October 30th, 2008

Book Nut recommends books all the time. But some times she really recommends a book. Take heed,
As far as seafaring/piratey/girls-masquerading-as-boys books go, this one’s a winner. A rip-roaring adventure book, it’s not for the faint of heart (boasting battles, fights, an almost-rape-scene, among other things). But it is: humorous, witty, exciting, thrilling… and has something [...]

A challenge for you readers

October 23rd, 2008

It’s the Jewish Literature Challenge. Read at least four books about Judaism or by Jewish authors. Here are the  details on how you can participate.

Living Libraries

October 23rd, 2008

and the interesting people that live within a short distance of all of us. Patsy has lots of stuff on her mind. Also a bit about the origins of Geraldo and the books she is reading.

The most authoritative* blogger in Wichita

October 22nd, 2008

shares random thoughts on many subjects.
* According to Technorati and In Media Res.

With three months left in the year

September 29th, 2008

Book Nut can’t wait to post a list of her favorite books published in 2008.

The conundrum of value

September 13th, 2008

Carl asks why the PDF of a book should cost as much or almost as much as the book.

His observations are on the money (ahem) and Douglas says its on the nose. Main is saddened by the loss of all that extra cost passed on to the consumer.

Extending your online culturz

September 12th, 2008

Web comics; they are more than Calvin and Hobbes reprints.
Behold!
Your introduction to the Order of the Stick. Be sure and say thank you to Cerebrate.

This is how Southwest Airlines was started

September 4th, 2008

Writing stuff on napkins has a long and storied history. Add to its history the “Napkin Poll” of books that shaped peoples lives. Paul has the details.

Inside the nook of the Book Nut

September 1st, 2008

Book Nut gives you a visual tour of her natural habitat. I use the same “stacking scheme” in my home decor.

It takes one to know one

August 27th, 2008

And I know a book-aholic when I see one. RedSwann aggravates all those looking for their next book bender by putting out a list of books she is reading for school this semester.
Must resist.

Thinking out loud

August 10th, 2008

Daddy phil weaves ideas from “The Watchmen”, “The Alchemist”, the “His Dark Materials” trilogy, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” and Night” with his own thoughts about God. Even if you haven’t read all these works you can still join in the discussion on his bog.

She reads them so you don’t have to…

August 7th, 2008

Or maybe it’s so you will want to?  Melissa puts up four new book reviews and an interview with J. Scott Savage. After all the work she has put in don’t you compelled to check it all out?

Would you like to be a college professor?

July 31st, 2008

Lou Heldman is teaching a seminar at WSU this fall titled, Strategic Issues in Media Management. He would like your help. He has a list of 13 books that he would like your opinion on. He would prefer that you read them before you give your opinions.
Odd coincidence: I checked out one of the books [...]