LeggyLady (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} leggylady) wrote,@ 2004-01-19 17:44:00 |
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comprehensive list of books read
First off- I'm a big bookworm nerd. Yes, I have a book with me 98% of the time, dammit! And I'm not afraid to use it! :-P
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What I'm reading now (last updated on 1/15/08)-
Samurai William: The Englishman Who Opened Japan by Gilles Milton (History/Japan/Non-Fiction)
a variety of yoga and fitness magazines
Recently read, not yet reviewed-
Vampire Hunter D by Hideyuki Kikuchi 238p (Japanese Vampire Horror with a Post-Apocalyptic Cyberpunk twist)
BOOKS I'M READING OFF AND ON AND HOPE TO FINISH IN '08
Buddhism Through American Women's Eyes edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo (buddhism) 176p (STARTED IN'07)
Learn To Relax : A Practical Guide to Easing Tension & Conquering Stress by Mike George (Self help/Meditation)153p(STARTED IN '06)
Don't Know Much About the Universe by Kenneth C. Davis (science/space) 334p (STARTED IN '06)
Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hahn (Buddhism) 134p (STARTED IN'07)
Below is the comprehensive list of books read from 2003-present. For more details and thoughts on these titles see post in memories about these titles (found here, listed by book number/year).
2007
(I think I forgot a title or 2, will edit when I remember)-
I normally write short reviews. This year, I just did not have time. I will include a real short blurb if I like it or not. Feel free to ask for any further details
1) Frankenstein by Mary Shelly (Horror/SciFi/classics)256p
-LOVED IT!! Very, very beautiful, no surprise it is a classic.
2) Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis (Novel- sci-fi ish) 291p
-Liked it very, very much. Thought Provoking. Great book to read after
Frankenstein.
3) From Our Side of the Fence: Growing Up in America's Concentration Camps edited by Brian Komei Dempster (Anthology/Asian American Lit/ Internment Experience)132p
-Very hard to read due to the subject matter, however, it is a very
important book. I highly suggest it.
4) Memory Keeper's Daughter (fiction/family drama) 416p
-Did not like this one very much. Very dark and depressing, in a bad
way. Author tried too hard.
5) Eat, Pray,Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (memoir/travel/spirituality) 334p
-This book was a great big beam of sunshine for my soul. I LOVED IT!
I related so much w/ the author- she had me laughing and crying, often
at the same time.
6) There Are Worse Things I Could Do by Adrienne Barbeau (auto-biography) 335p
-a few entertaining tid-bits about Brodway, LA, etc. Enjoyed reading
about the roots of Grease. The book was an overall "Just OK". She is
not a very good writer, her style of bouncing around everywhere just
annoyed me.
7) The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell(Sci-fi 1st contact/religion/sociology)448p
-LOVED IT! One of the best books I've read in a long time. Dark and
depessing, but in a good way. Will really make you think. One I will
re-read for sure. Heard a rumor of a movie deal!
8) The World Inside by Robert Silverberg (sci-fi utopia/distopia) 166p
-Liked it quite a bit. Reminienst of Logan's Run, but very different.
9) Touching the Void by Joe Simpsom 218p (non-fiction/rock climbing/surrival)
-Liked it. Tale of amazing surrival on a rock climbing trip that went
very, very badly. The writing was a little too over the top at times,
but was mostly good.
10) Grimm's Grimmest edited by Tracy Arah Dockray 144p (Fairy Tales)
-Fun, fun, fun, ooky spooky delights!
11) The Next Accident by Lisa Gardener 387p (Suspense/mystery)
- I needed escapism "fluff"; this fit the bill. I predicted one of the
"surprises" right way, which dampened it a bit. Otherwise, this was
a nice little mystery ride. Will probably check out other books in
this series.
12) Harvest by Tess Gerritsen 343p (Medical Thriller)
It was good for what it was. Liked it.
13) Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress 438p (Science Fiction)
Really liked the beginning, and then as I kept reading, I still liked
it, but not as much. Turns out it was an expanded novel from the Hugo
and Nebula winning novela. The first part of the book, the part I
really liked, was the novella.
14) Weetztie Bat by Francesca Lia Block 128p
15) Witch Baby by Francesca Lia Block 128p
15) Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys by Francesca Lia Block 128p
16) Missing Angel Juan by Francesca Lia Block 144p
17) Baby Be-Bop by Francesca Lia Block 112p
The Weetzie Bat series was sweet, magical,important, and full of
delicious characters and lush writing. Modern Day Fairy Tales.
A ton of fitness and yoga magazines
Started but could not finish-
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue (historical fiction)- I read 150 pages before giving up
Warrior Athlete:Body, Mind & Spirit by Dan Millman (Fitness/mind-body/spirituality) Could not get past the intro
To Sail Beyond the Sunset by Robert Heinlein (Sci-fi)- did not fit the space I was in (Read around 150 pages)
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
2006
1) Pawn's Dream by Eric Nylund (Fantasy) 345p B+
2) Daughter of the Bear King- Elanor Arnason (Science fiction) 239p C
3) Half Asleep in Frog's Pajamas by Tom Robbins- (novel) 386p C+
4) Venus of Dreams by Pamela Sargent (science fiction/planet terra-forming) 536p A
5) Venus of Shadows by Pamela Sargent (science fiction/planet terra-forming) 643p B+
6) A Whiff of Death by Isaac Asimov (murder mystery) 191p B
7) Child of Venus by Pamela Sargent (science fiction/planet terra-forming) 493p A
8)The Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murikami (Japanese Lit/Sci-fi slant) 400p A
9) Job: A Comedy of Justice by Robert A Heinlein (Sci-fi/fantasy) A
10) War Day (and the Journey Onward) by Whitley Strieber and James Kunetka (post-apocalypse novel) A
10)The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (science fiction)128p B+
11)Carter Beats the Devil (Novel- Roaring 20's/Magic) 483p B
12)White as Snow by Tanith Lee (part of The Fairy Tale Series created by Terri Windling) 319p B
13)The Full Monty by Simon Beaufoy (screenplay) 145p B+
14)Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood (Self Help) 294 p A-
15)Mystic River by Dennis Lehane (mystery/suspense) 448p B-
16)If The Buddha Got Stuck: A Handbook for Change on a Spiritual Path (Zen/Self help)240p A
Just could not finish and have no plans on picking up again -
Former Child Stars: The Story of America's Least Wanted by Joal Ryan (Non-fiction) 225p
Put away to start again another day-
The Tribe of Tiger: Cats and Their Culture by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas (non-fiction) 240p
Dragon's Play :A New Taoist Transmission of the Complete Experience of Human Life by Charles Belyea and Steven Tainer (Taoism)196p
2005
1)Forward the Foundation by Isaac Asimov (science fiction) 480p A-
2)Kingdoms of the Wall by Robert Silverberg (science fiction)370p C
3)Who Moved my Cheese? by Ken Blanchard (Business)94p D
4) Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle (translated by Xan Fielding)- Science Fiction, 128P, A-
5)The Invisible Circus by Jennifer Egan- Fiction, 338P, C
6) Minimize Stress, Maximize Success by Clare Haris- (Business, mind/body awareness) 154p B+
7) What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson (fiction/fantasy of sorts. Yes the book the movie was based on) 278p B
8) Witch World by Andre Norton (Science Fiction/fantasy) 222p C+
9) Web of the Witch World by Andre Norton (science fiction/fantasy) 190p B+
10) Raveling by Peter Moore Smith (mystery)432p B+
11) Tom O'Bedlam by Robert Silverberg (post apoc sci-fi)374p A
12) Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury (holiday fantasy)145p C
13) A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess (Sci Fi) 219p B-
14) Children of the Thunder- John Brunner (sci-fi) 340p D
STARTED BUT NOT FINISHED
Extra (Ordinary) People by Joanna Russ (science fiction/ short stories) (NOT FINISHING, TOO DRY FOR ME read 93 pages)
Three Against the Witch World by Andre Norton (science fiction/fantasy)
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (trans. Sidney Monas) Literature/Crime 542p -lost book! :(
2004
1) La-Bas by J.K. Huysmans/329 pgs
2) The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov/208 pgs
3) Robots of Dawn by Isaac Asimov/398 pgs
4) Foundation by Isaac Asimov/200 pgs
5 & 6) Princess and Princess Sultana's Daughters by Jean Sasson/304& 256
7)Foundation and Empire/224 pgs
8)Second Foundation/191 pgs
9)Going Down: Lip Service from Great Writers/160 pgs
10)Go Ask Alice/192 pgs
11)There is Nothing Wrong With You (Regardless of What You were Taught to Believe) -started in 2003/264 pgs
12)The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love by Jill Conner Browne (humor/women)/213 pgs
13)Negotiate for Success by Juliet Nierenberg and Irene Ross (business)/160 pgs
14)Story of Jim Henson by Stephanie St. Pierre ( YA bio)/106 pgs
15)Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov (science fiction)/426 pgs
16)The Magician's Tale by David Hunt (mystery)/416 pgs
17-19) Foundation and Earth, Robots and Empire, and Prelude to Foundation by Asimov (sci-fi)494,468, &434
20)I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson (bio, humor)/304 pgs
BOOKS STARTED,BUT NOT FINISHED
The Scapegoat Complex: Toward a Mythology of Shadow and Guilt by Sylvia Brinton Perera (Jungian Psychology)-- Put away to start again another day
Sex and the City- Candace Bushnell -Crappy book that I could not get past chapter 2
2003
(whoo hoo! 4 books in a year! LOL)
-LOTR trilogy by Tolkein
-Learn to Power Think by Caterina Rando
First off- I'm a big bookworm nerd. Yes, I have a book with me 98% of the time, dammit! And I'm not afraid to use it! :-P
----------
What I'm reading now (last updated on 1/15/08)-
Samurai William: The Englishman Who Opened Japan by Gilles Milton (History/Japan/Non-Fiction)
a variety of yoga and fitness magazines
Recently read, not yet reviewed-
Vampire Hunter D by Hideyuki Kikuchi 238p (Japanese Vampire Horror with a Post-Apocalyptic Cyberpunk twist)
BOOKS I'M READING OFF AND ON AND HOPE TO FINISH IN '08
Buddhism Through American Women's Eyes edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo (buddhism) 176p (STARTED IN'07)
Learn To Relax : A Practical Guide to Easing Tension & Conquering Stress by Mike George (Self help/Meditation)153p(STARTED IN '06)
Don't Know Much About the Universe by Kenneth C. Davis (science/space) 334p (STARTED IN '06)
Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hahn (Buddhism) 134p (STARTED IN'07)
Below is the comprehensive list of books read from 2003-present. For more details and thoughts on these titles see post in memories about these titles (found here, listed by book number/year).
2007
(I think I forgot a title or 2, will edit when I remember)-
I normally write short reviews. This year, I just did not have time. I will include a real short blurb if I like it or not. Feel free to ask for any further details
1) Frankenstein by Mary Shelly (Horror/SciFi/classics)256p
-LOVED IT!! Very, very beautiful, no surprise it is a classic.
2) Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis (Novel- sci-fi ish) 291p
-Liked it very, very much. Thought Provoking. Great book to read after
Frankenstein.
3) From Our Side of the Fence: Growing Up in America's Concentration Camps edited by Brian Komei Dempster (Anthology/Asian American Lit/ Internment Experience)132p
-Very hard to read due to the subject matter, however, it is a very
important book. I highly suggest it.
4) Memory Keeper's Daughter (fiction/family drama) 416p
-Did not like this one very much. Very dark and depressing, in a bad
way. Author tried too hard.
5) Eat, Pray,Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (memoir/travel/spirituality) 334p
-This book was a great big beam of sunshine for my soul. I LOVED IT!
I related so much w/ the author- she had me laughing and crying, often
at the same time.
6) There Are Worse Things I Could Do by Adrienne Barbeau (auto-biography) 335p
-a few entertaining tid-bits about Brodway, LA, etc. Enjoyed reading
about the roots of Grease. The book was an overall "Just OK". She is
not a very good writer, her style of bouncing around everywhere just
annoyed me.
7) The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell(Sci-fi 1st contact/religion/sociology)448p
-LOVED IT! One of the best books I've read in a long time. Dark and
depessing, but in a good way. Will really make you think. One I will
re-read for sure. Heard a rumor of a movie deal!
8) The World Inside by Robert Silverberg (sci-fi utopia/distopia) 166p
-Liked it quite a bit. Reminienst of Logan's Run, but very different.
9) Touching the Void by Joe Simpsom 218p (non-fiction/rock climbing/surrival)
-Liked it. Tale of amazing surrival on a rock climbing trip that went
very, very badly. The writing was a little too over the top at times,
but was mostly good.
10) Grimm's Grimmest edited by Tracy Arah Dockray 144p (Fairy Tales)
-Fun, fun, fun, ooky spooky delights!
11) The Next Accident by Lisa Gardener 387p (Suspense/mystery)
- I needed escapism "fluff"; this fit the bill. I predicted one of the
"surprises" right way, which dampened it a bit. Otherwise, this was
a nice little mystery ride. Will probably check out other books in
this series.
12) Harvest by Tess Gerritsen 343p (Medical Thriller)
It was good for what it was. Liked it.
13) Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress 438p (Science Fiction)
Really liked the beginning, and then as I kept reading, I still liked
it, but not as much. Turns out it was an expanded novel from the Hugo
and Nebula winning novela. The first part of the book, the part I
really liked, was the novella.
14) Weetztie Bat by Francesca Lia Block 128p
15) Witch Baby by Francesca Lia Block 128p
15) Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys by Francesca Lia Block 128p
16) Missing Angel Juan by Francesca Lia Block 144p
17) Baby Be-Bop by Francesca Lia Block 112p
The Weetzie Bat series was sweet, magical,important, and full of
delicious characters and lush writing. Modern Day Fairy Tales.
A ton of fitness and yoga magazines
Started but could not finish-
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue (historical fiction)- I read 150 pages before giving up
Warrior Athlete:Body, Mind & Spirit by Dan Millman (Fitness/mind-body/spirituality) Could not get past the intro
To Sail Beyond the Sunset by Robert Heinlein (Sci-fi)- did not fit the space I was in (Read around 150 pages)
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
2006
1) Pawn's Dream by Eric Nylund (Fantasy) 345p B+
2) Daughter of the Bear King- Elanor Arnason (Science fiction) 239p C
3) Half Asleep in Frog's Pajamas by Tom Robbins- (novel) 386p C+
4) Venus of Dreams by Pamela Sargent (science fiction/planet terra-forming) 536p A
5) Venus of Shadows by Pamela Sargent (science fiction/planet terra-forming) 643p B+
6) A Whiff of Death by Isaac Asimov (murder mystery) 191p B
7) Child of Venus by Pamela Sargent (science fiction/planet terra-forming) 493p A
8)The Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murikami (Japanese Lit/Sci-fi slant) 400p A
9) Job: A Comedy of Justice by Robert A Heinlein (Sci-fi/fantasy) A
10) War Day (and the Journey Onward) by Whitley Strieber and James Kunetka (post-apocalypse novel) A
10)The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (science fiction)128p B+
11)Carter Beats the Devil (Novel- Roaring 20's/Magic) 483p B
12)White as Snow by Tanith Lee (part of The Fairy Tale Series created by Terri Windling) 319p B
13)The Full Monty by Simon Beaufoy (screenplay) 145p B+
14)Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood (Self Help) 294 p A-
15)Mystic River by Dennis Lehane (mystery/suspense) 448p B-
16)If The Buddha Got Stuck: A Handbook for Change on a Spiritual Path (Zen/Self help)240p A
Just could not finish and have no plans on picking up again -
Former Child Stars: The Story of America's Least Wanted by Joal Ryan (Non-fiction) 225p
Put away to start again another day-
The Tribe of Tiger: Cats and Their Culture by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas (non-fiction) 240p
Dragon's Play :A New Taoist Transmission of the Complete Experience of Human Life by Charles Belyea and Steven Tainer (Taoism)196p
2005
1)Forward the Foundation by Isaac Asimov (science fiction) 480p A-
2)Kingdoms of the Wall by Robert Silverberg (science fiction)370p C
3)Who Moved my Cheese? by Ken Blanchard (Business)94p D
4) Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle (translated by Xan Fielding)- Science Fiction, 128P, A-
5)The Invisible Circus by Jennifer Egan- Fiction, 338P, C
6) Minimize Stress, Maximize Success by Clare Haris- (Business, mind/body awareness) 154p B+
7) What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson (fiction/fantasy of sorts. Yes the book the movie was based on) 278p B
8) Witch World by Andre Norton (Science Fiction/fantasy) 222p C+
9) Web of the Witch World by Andre Norton (science fiction/fantasy) 190p B+
10) Raveling by Peter Moore Smith (mystery)432p B+
11) Tom O'Bedlam by Robert Silverberg (post apoc sci-fi)374p A
12) Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury (holiday fantasy)145p C
13) A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess (Sci Fi) 219p B-
14) Children of the Thunder- John Brunner (sci-fi) 340p D
STARTED BUT NOT FINISHED
Extra (Ordinary) People by Joanna Russ (science fiction/ short stories) (NOT FINISHING, TOO DRY FOR ME read 93 pages)
Three Against the Witch World by Andre Norton (science fiction/fantasy)
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (trans. Sidney Monas) Literature/Crime 542p -lost book! :(
2004
1) La-Bas by J.K. Huysmans/329 pgs
2) The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov/208 pgs
3) Robots of Dawn by Isaac Asimov/398 pgs
4) Foundation by Isaac Asimov/200 pgs
5 & 6) Princess and Princess Sultana's Daughters by Jean Sasson/304& 256
7)Foundation and Empire/224 pgs
8)Second Foundation/191 pgs
9)Going Down: Lip Service from Great Writers/160 pgs
10)Go Ask Alice/192 pgs
11)There is Nothing Wrong With You (Regardless of What You were Taught to Believe) -started in 2003/264 pgs
12)The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love by Jill Conner Browne (humor/women)/213 pgs
13)Negotiate for Success by Juliet Nierenberg and Irene Ross (business)/160 pgs
14)Story of Jim Henson by Stephanie St. Pierre ( YA bio)/106 pgs
15)Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov (science fiction)/426 pgs
16)The Magician's Tale by David Hunt (mystery)/416 pgs
17-19) Foundation and Earth, Robots and Empire, and Prelude to Foundation by Asimov (sci-fi)494,468, &434
20)I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson (bio, humor)/304 pgs
BOOKS STARTED,BUT NOT FINISHED
The Scapegoat Complex: Toward a Mythology of Shadow and Guilt by Sylvia Brinton Perera (Jungian Psychology)-- Put away to start again another day
Sex and the City- Candace Bushnell -Crappy book that I could not get past chapter 2
2003
(whoo hoo! 4 books in a year! LOL)
-LOTR trilogy by Tolkein
-Learn to Power Think by Caterina Rando
