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A story about "Race Against Time (CBC Massey Lectures Series) (CBC Massey Lecture)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:42:24 GMT

Race Against Time (CBC Massey Lectures Series) (CBC Massey Lecture)

by Stephen Lewis

I’m so excited – I’m attending a dinner that Stephen Lewis will be attending and recieving an award :)

SO excited…

A story about "A Fine Balance (Oprah's Book Club)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:07:22 GMT

A Fine Balance (Oprah's Book Club)

by Rohinton Mistry

Mistry is by far one of the best story tellers of our time. My passion for India only grew deeper reading his novel(s). He shows us India.

A story about "The Diviners (Phoenix Fiction Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:02:00 GMT

The Diviners (Phoenix Fiction Series)

by Margaret Laurence

This is an alltime Canadian Classic, one that I have read at least 5 times. Once in highschool, one in university, at least 3 times in between then and now… yah, I loved it. A powerful woman’s story.

Read it!

A story about "Larry's Party"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:50:57 GMT

Larry's Party

by Carol Shields

For anyone who hasn’t read anything Canadian Literature (and seeing the English Patient does NOT count :) ) READ THIS BOOK!

Wonderful wonderful – as all canadian women authors are.

A great place to start!

A story about "A Suitable Boy: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:45:23 GMT

A Suitable Boy: A Novel

by Vikram Seth

This beast of a paperback was actually thicker than it was wide, and heavy heavy on the arms if you like to read in bed like I do. I love a good epic, especially one that dives into the families, traditions and culture of India so well. His descriptions of the scenes pull the reader into the book, hearing the music and feeling the sensations of any simple scene.

Loved it – but it was long (1500 pages!!)

A story about "Fahrenheit 451"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:34:00 GMT

Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury

Although for some reason I read it in Grade 7. Grade 7? Come on… a tad heavy don’t you think for 13 year olds?Although I remember loving Bradbury after that, I’ll be re-reading it again; somehow I think I might get more out of it 20 years later :)

A story about "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Full-Color Collector's Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:32:20 GMT

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Full-Color Collector's Edition)

by C. S. Lewis

Every preteen kid should read this series. I still remember the magic of the Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe…

A story about "A Tale of Two Cities (Signet Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:31:20 GMT

A Tale of Two Cities (Signet Classics)

by Charles Dickens

Even though I hated reading this in 9th grade, I’m glad I did. I generally just find Dickens, well, just too much. I get bored.

A story about "The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:25:50 GMT

The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel

by Barbara Kingsolver

This is definitely a book I will re-read as well. I loved the epic feel it and the method used to tell the long story.

A story about "Macbeth (New Penguin Shakespeare)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:14:31 GMT

Macbeth (New Penguin Shakespeare)

by William Shakespeare

A note to all teenagers being forced to read this, or any other Shakespeare classic. Read it, you will be happy you did in the long run! I am :)

We learn more than we think from Shakespeare…

A story about "Of Mice and Men (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:11:43 GMT

Of Mice and Men (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century)

by John Steinbeck

Where would we be without our Lenny and the Rabbits remarks…?? :)

A story about "Animal Farm"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:10:47 GMT

Animal Farm

by George Orwell

Everyone should read this book!

Why I recommend "Race Against Time (CBC Massey Lectures Series) (CBC Massey Lecture)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:05:46 GMT

Race Against Time (CBC Massey Lectures Series) (CBC Massey Lecture)

by Stephen Lewis

The fact that many people know little of this book makes me sad. I believe we all need to sit back and listen, especially to the words of Mr. Stephen Lewis.

If there is ONE book you read to try and understand the global tragedies of today – make it this one.

A story about "Ulysses (Vintage International)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:02:19 GMT

Ulysses (Vintage International)

by James Joyce

I hated this book. i was so determined to read it and love it, that I own it and still haven’t gotten through it. Not a fan of the style at all.

I know I’ll try again. Dammit.

A story about "Life of Pi"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:58:26 GMT

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel

I loved every page of this book. A must really.

A story about "On the Road"

nobody@allconsuming.net (gottabekd) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:56:23 GMT

On the Road

by Jack Kerouac

I loved this book – it gave me such insite into a time I know nothing about…