Posted on 06/17/2005 10:47:19 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith
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Today's topic: what's on your summer reading list? Whether you are going on vacation, sitting on the beach or just hanging out on your front porch, there's usually a good novel nearby. Any particular plans or will it be a more serendipitous approach?
Nevermind it was a bad joke.. been a long day at work.. and I havn't seen the silly friday thread today /sigh.
I just finished "Excelsior, You Fathead -- The Art and Enigma of Jean Shepherd" by Eugene Bergman. Not exactly a biography, but a detailed account of the work of the great radio broadcaster, storyteller, writer, and movie maker. (He's wrote and narrated "A Christmas Story.")
And for something completely different -- I just started "Witness to Hope -- The Biography of Pope John Paul 2." At 900+ pages, that should take care of me for the summer.
Both are excellent.
Miniatures and Morals
The Christian Novels of Jane Austen
Peter J. Leithart
198pp
"Not only are Austen’s novels still widely read, they continue to influence modern film and literature. In both their moral content and their focused, highly detailed, “miniaturist” execution, they reveal Austen’s mastery of the art of fiction and her concern for Christian virtues exercised within communities. She entertains, edifies, and challenges men and women readers alike.
From theological and literary angles, Leithart analyzes character and theme while summarizing each of Austen’s major works. Including helpful review and thought questions for each section, this book is an excellent introduction to Austen for students and for all who desire a richer appreciation of her enduring genius."
Yes he's based in Connecticut. He also has a good T.V. show on Court TV called "Trace Evidence", where he reconstructs crime scenes. He really knows his stuff.
Good luck with your studies!
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt is awsome. I haven't read Theodore Rex yet, but I am sure it is great too. I hope he hurries and finishes the third book if he is going to write it. Dutch was garbage. That was the lousiest book Morris ever wrote.
My uncle was a B/N in that squadron. The book really connected the dots on things I've heard him say over the years.
Right now I'm reading Quentins by Maeve Binchley. I love her books.
Yes, outstanding... although I got about 3/4ths of the way through the book thinking "How in the heck did we ever win this war?"
Are you reading Guns of the South?
Yes, I did. You'll be hooked; might as well start looking for the rest of them at yardsales!
If you check at Borders, sometimes they have her stuff in compilation books on the sale table. (Sam's, too, I think.)
Next will probably be Flyboys.
Between Silk and Cyanide is on the shelf, about codebreakers and secret agents in WWII.
For fun and fiction, I've got a couple of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency mysteries.
Eg The Alchemist, Eleven Minutes, Veronika Must Die, By the River Piedra I sat Down and Wept, The Fifth Mountain, The Valkyries, The Pilgrimage, and wrap it up by going through the Warrior of Light.
Darn good writing.
I plan to start with David Horowitz's _Radical Son_ and work my way through a few of his books--I am interested in understanding his transition from extreme Leftist to dedicated conservative...I have several sisters who are waaaay left and I wonder how to even begin the process of opening up their minds...
Thing is, at least one of them has tried the process in reverse on me...IT DID NOT TAKE. ;)
bookmark
i'll have to check from a different pc later.
McCullough is a very good writer. His book on Truman was good.
Appy,
A deadhead here, what'dya think of Phil's book?? Thanks for your reply...
WIC4B
The Qu'uran.
Thanks! My Wish List at Amazon.com is getting longer LOL
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