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A story about "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:43 GMT

by SOPHIE KINSELLA

My sister bought Confessions of a Shopaholic and I read it in one sitting while I was there. Of course I had to run out and get the sequel almost immediately. Being that I can relate to the subject of this book it opened my eyes to a few things, like the fact that shopping is a serious addiction that you have to cover up and lie about just like any other, heh. very humorous, though obviously unrealistic as well. If only my life would turn out like Becky’s…

A story about "The Bell Jar"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:42 GMT

The Bell Jar

by Sylvia Plath

I was always told to stay away from this book when I was in high school by my teachers, because they thought it would be too difficult to understand. I wish I would have never listened to them and read this book a bit sooner, because I understood it all too well.

A story about "Bee Season: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:41 GMT

Bee Season: A Novel

by Myla Goldberg

This is probably one of the best recently written novels I have read. It combines the topics of Jewish mysticism, dysfunctional families, and childhood genius to form a compelling read with a suprising ending.

A story about "The Forgotten Bottom Remembered: Stories from a Philadelphia Neighborhood"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:41 GMT

The Forgotten Bottom Remembered: Stories from a Philadelphia Neighborhood

I also have to read this for a class I am taking. It is basically a book full of interviews given to residents of this neighborhood in Philadelphia which is dubbed “Forgotten Bottom.” One of the things I love about Philadelphia is how it is a city of neighborhoods. I love learning about the different neighborhoods and hearing personal accounts of people’s lives. I am enjoying this book a lot.

A story about "The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:41 GMT

The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics)

by Sylvia Plath

A story about "The Object Stares Back: On the Nature of Seeing"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:40 GMT

The Object Stares Back: On the Nature of Seeing

by James Elkins

This is a fascinating book about how we humans see various things. I picked this up because I am an art history major and it was of interest of me for that reason. However, I think this would probably be an interesting read regardless because most of us probably look at things daily without even thinking about the psychology of it.

A story about "A Short Guide to Writing About Art (6th Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:40 GMT

A Short Guide to Writing About Art (6th Edition)

by Sylvan Barnet

I thought this would be a good thing to read to give me ideas on how to improve my art history papers. So far it has given me quite a few. The chapter on analysis was great. I’d recommend this book to any aspiring art history majors or anyone taking an upper-level art history course.

A story about "Philadelphia: Neighborhoods, Division, and Conflict in a Postindustrial City (Comparative American Cities)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:40 GMT

Philadelphia: Neighborhoods, Division, and Conflict in a Postindustrial City (Comparative American Cities)

by Carolyn Adams

I have to read this for a class I am taking. It is a ton of facts and figures and not much more, therefore it is very hard to read. I wouldn’t suggest it to anyone unless they were very interested in the logistics of urban studies.

A story about "Livia: First Lady of Imperial Rome"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:38 GMT

Livia: First Lady of Imperial Rome

by Anthony A. Barrett

well, i didn’t start this yet, but i am looking forward to reading it over the break. these next 4 weeks are the only ones i am going to have free to read until may so i might as well try to fit as much in as possible. livia was a fascinating character and i am becoming more and more interesting in roman classics. that, and the temple library had it so i figured why not check it out. mmm…free reading! if only the had the gladiator book i am dying to read.

A story about "After You'd Gone"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:37 GMT

After You'd Gone

by Maggie O'Farrell

this book begins with the attempted suicide of a young woman named alice. while alice is in a coma the author traces back through her life with short excerpts leading up to what made her do it. this style of storytelling is very different and makes reading more interesting and invovled.

A story about "Burning The Map"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:37 GMT

Burning The Map

by Laura Caldwell

a book about three 20-something girls traveling to rome and greece, how could i resist? so far it is definitely a page turner, though a very quick and light read. would probably make an excellent beach or vacation read.

A story about "Aesthetics: The Classic Readings (Classic Readings in Philosophy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:36 GMT

Aesthetics: The Classic Readings (Classic Readings in Philosophy)

this makes me look smart, right? heh. i am reading this for my “history of aesthetics” course. so far i’ve only read the plato, but i think it will take me about 5 reads to understand anything at all in this book. hrmph!

A story about "See Jane Date (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback))"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:36 GMT

See Jane Date (Red Dress Ink (Numbered Paperback))

by Melissa Senate

cute, though maybe a bit too fluffy. typical red dress ink book. good for a quick read while travelling, on the beach, or just vegging out at home.

A story about "The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus (Thomas Spencer Jerome Lectures)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:35 GMT

The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus (Thomas Spencer Jerome Lectures)

by Paul Zanker

required reading for “the age of augustus”, though something i would be interested in myself.

A story about "Futurist Manifestos"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:34 GMT

Futurist Manifestos

one of the most fascinating, and lesser known, movements in early 20th century art + culture.

A story about "Bernini (Penguin Art and Architecture)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:34 GMT

Bernini (Penguin Art and Architecture)

by Howard Hibbard

must read during spring break…

A story about "Shopaholic Ties the Knot"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:34 GMT

Shopaholic Ties the Knot

by Sophie Kinsella

i am not as lucky as becky bloomwood, because i still haven’t found an investment banker to share a join bank account with. this would make the whole shopping problem a bit easier i think.

A story about "The Art of Southeast Asia: Cambodia Vietnam Thailand Laos Burma Java Bali (World of Art)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (girlsetsfire) — Thu, 26 May 2005 17:46:31 GMT

The Art of Southeast Asia: Cambodia Vietnam Thailand Laos Burma Java Bali (World of Art)

by Philip S. Rawson

For my “Art of Southest Asia” course.