Books & Authors - December 2006

2006-12-25 16:34:08 · 5 answers · asked by spade_champ_one 1

My current favorite is Michael Connelly. I have also enjoyed reading Patricia Cornwell. But, I'd like to explore new options. Recommendations?

2006-12-25 16:21:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you could redo one moment in your life or one day, what would you do and why?

I was reading the new Mitch Albom book (which is very good, by the way), and it prompted some curiosity.

2006-12-25 15:58:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone please tell me...


How happy is the blameless vestal's lot!
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!
Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd;
Labour and rest, that equal periods keep;
"Obedient slumbers that can wake and weep;"
Desires compos'd, affections ever ev'n,
Tears that delight, and sighs that waft to Heav'n.
Grace shines around her with serenest beams,
And whisp'ring angels prompt her golden dreams.
For her th' unfading rose of Eden blooms,
And wings of seraphs shed divine perfumes,
For her the Spouse prepares the bridal ring,
For her white virgins hymeneals sing,
To sounds of heav'nly harps she dies away,
And melts in visions of eternal day.

2006-12-25 15:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by alicia 2

I'm a Stanford psychology student. I somewhat dismayed that I haven't read as many good books as I would have liked. I certainly do not want to become a philistine. I'm not asking to become the next Frasier Crane, but I would like to be more culturally literate.

I have on my reading list books by - Nietzsche (obviously), Marx, Bertarnd Russell, Richard Dawkins, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, J.D. Salinger, Don DiLillo, George Orwell, Rosseau, Ayn Rand, Schopenhauer, Sam Harris, Conrad,

Which works from that list of authors would you recommend that I read?

What books are indispensible to a college student?

This may be a silly question, but to those erudite readers - how do you read a book? - Straight through? An hour a day? Laying in bed? Sitting on a couch? Many people do not know the best way to go about reading a book.

If you don't know a word, do you look it up in the dictionary, or do you just make it out and/or skip it? Thanks!!

2006-12-25 15:40:12 · 15 answers · asked by Nietzsche 1

2006-12-25 15:02:20 · 2 answers · asked by Skittz 1

2006-12-25 15:00:50 · 1 answers · asked by Skittz 1

I know there is a distinction but not sure what the distinction is. Does anyone know the answer to this question?

2006-12-25 14:49:52 · 5 answers · asked by Lori G 3

I find it rather annoying that publishers feel the need to change and update classic stories, the books are classics for a reason, leave them alone. Does this annoy anyone else?

2006-12-25 14:42:43 · 6 answers · asked by krissy 5

2006-12-25 14:36:43 · 6 answers · asked by rubbersoul 1

Actually try to analyze why. Thanks.

2006-12-25 14:13:57 · 36 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4

2006-12-25 13:41:24 · 1 answers · asked by Jack S 3

If you have heard of them or read their works, may I ask what you thought of them?

2006-12-25 13:40:59 · 3 answers · asked by Strange Design 5

Is wonder if anyone knows, is Snape skilled enough at "Occumulency" that he would be able to lie to someone as powerful as Voldemort or Dumbledor and still not be "detected"?

2006-12-25 13:39:59 · 21 answers · asked by fhqwhgads_sibbie 1

Lord Of the Rings.. Shpuld I read it!? I have read good and bad reviews. Help. Give me your opinion.
Thanks
Merry Christmas :)

2006-12-25 13:36:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

YA[young adult] Romance.
Please the more the merrier
Merry Christmas. :)

2006-12-25 13:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-25 13:29:35 · 8 answers · asked by baller chick 1

open J.K. Rowling's door on her website? does it still open?

2006-12-25 13:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anna 2

I am writing multiple short stories/novellas at the moment. However I am finding it hard to write them down on paper. I see the action vividly in my mind, like a movie with color and action and sound....however I find it hard to put it on paper. my discriptions end up revealing a totaly different picture. How do I show the reader the right picture without ruining it? I try explaining it to another person, but I end up giving them the basic details...is that a good idea? give the reader just the basic so that thier own imagination can fill in the specifics?
Help me please
-a writer in destress

2006-12-25 12:27:32 · 10 answers · asked by Kurious_Kat 3

After all, everyone can see thestrals if they see someone die. Harry saw Cedric die in the fourth book but when he boarded the 'horseless' carriages back to the Hogwarts express, he didn't see them. Is it because it takes some time before one can see thestrals?

2006-12-25 12:12:43 · 12 answers · asked by space it out 2

writing criteria

2006-12-25 12:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by lilmissysmiley84 1

What is your favorite category to write about? Fiction - sci-fi/adventure/fantasy? Non-Fiction? Biographies, poetry? What do you like the most about writing in this particular genre and what or who inspired you to write about *whatever you're writing about*?

2006-12-25 11:54:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm interested in writing graphic-novels. Does anyone have any information on the writing process and how it may differ from other types of media? Are there any good web sites that might help me with my writing?

2006-12-25 11:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by feedazombie 1

2006-12-25 11:52:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not like a recipe book but something like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or something short for a book report and kids thats about food or cooking. My friend is doing How to Eat Fried Worms. Any ideas?

2006-12-25 11:30:57 · 3 answers · asked by honkytonkk 2

Hey, I wonder if anyone can help me with this one. I am a huge fan of Hitchcock's Psycho and I am in the middle of writing a (fiction) story about it, and I would also like to write another one soon, but I am kind of stuck for any more ideas. If there are any Hitchcock fans out there who have seen this movie, do you have any ideas about what to write, preferably fictional? Maybe an alternate version of it or something?

If anyone can help me out, I'd appreciate it greatly! Thanks a lot!

2006-12-25 11:22:58 · 1 answers · asked by Corrida 5

Is the "Guinness" that creates the annual book af records the same Guinness that makes the Irish alcoholic beverage. Being Irish myself I really should know this but hey.

2006-12-25 11:13:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have bought the first and second books, I want to see the movie but I dont want to spoil thebook, So should I just go ahead and watch the movie or is the book good ebough to take the time and read and put the movieon hold? Thanks for your help!!

2006-12-25 11:03:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

IF YOU WANT TO GO GO! DON'T WORRY1
YOU NEVER THINK ABOUT US BECAUSE YOU WAS IN HURRY2
WE CAN LIVE WIHTOUT YOU BUT, WHY ARE WE WORRY3
CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT US? DON'T THINK THIS HONEY4
WHY YOU CAME HERE AND NOW WHY ARE YOU GOING5
I NEVER ASKED YOU, I NEVER THINK THIS PHILOSOPHY6
LIVE HAPPY, LIVE LONG AND LIVE ALONE7
HAPPY LIFE IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT ME8
BUT LONG LIFE IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH OUT ME9
YOU WAS NOT FOR YOU SO, DON'T WAIT FOR ME10
YOU CAN'T GET ME SO DON'T CHASE ME11
MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND BREAK THEIR HEARTS12
WHY I LOVE THOSE THINGS WHICH WERE BROKEN BY YOU13
IF YOU WANT TO GO GO! DON'T WORRY14
WE WILL TRY TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU, WILL TRY THIS .........15
(GOHAR SHAH)

2006-12-25 11:03:37 · 4 answers · asked by u_onlyfor_jani 1

As far as I'm concerned, a brillant future is extremely likely. Why all the naysayers. None of that stuff ever comes true, anyway.

Is it like a horror movie? People like to be scared?

P.S.: Spare me of pointing out specific things and say: "This is like in 1984". It is usually not, as a closer reading of the source material might reveal.

2006-12-25 10:02:09 · 2 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2