I love the idea of book MEME's but I'd really love to know if any one is taking these suggestions to heart. 

I'd like to challenge everyone who has read one of the books suggested in a Meme to write a review!  Come on I'd like to hear who is reading what.  

I am always looking for a good book and often take the suggestions of friends.  Cheryl Johnson reviewed this book in her post entitled: This Book Will NOT Appeal To Everyone. 

I can't say the last time I got such a kick out of a book.  It was hilarious.  I have always love philosophy and irreverent humor so this book was absolutely perfect.  It is true that this book may not appeal to everyone but I think anyone who liked Philosophy 101 and loves to laugh will be amused.  

I'll just share one joke from the Phylosophy of Language section:

"Which one of the following does not belong in this list:  Herpes, Gonorrhea or a condo in Cleveland?"

"The Condo Obviously." 

 "Nope, Gonorrhea.  It's the only one you can get rid of."

This book was just filled with little zingers that help explain complex philosophical principals.  It is a gem!

 

Thanks Cheryl,  you can give me book recommendations any time! 

 

OK here are five books that I have really liked: 

   

The Mammy  by Brendan O'Carroll(HUMOR) This is a laugh out loud, do not read in a public place, side splitting tale of growing up in Dublin, Ireland.  You don't have to be Irish to enjoy it, you just have to have a family and a sense of humor.  

Sister of My Heart by Chitra Divakaruni (WOMEN)  This story is set in India.  It is about the ties that bind women, obligation and honor.  

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (WESTERN)  OK this is not my typical read.  A friend gave it to me and it sat for months before I could bring myself to read it.  I really hate westerns, but this turned out to be one of the best books I've ever read.  If you are not a big western fan either try to make an exception. 

The Red Tent by  Anita Diamant (HISTORICAL FICTION) Told in the voice of Jacob's daughter Dinah, a little discussed character from the Bible it is a glimps of what life was like during Biblical times.  

Most recently I've read Oprah's pick:

The Road by Cormac McCarthy (SPECULATIVE FICTION)  If you are looking for a light summer read this is NOT it.  The book is set in a post apocalyptic US.  It is beautifully written and absolutely haunting.  I could not put this book down. I literally read it one one sitting.  

I don't know if these would be considered my favorite books of all time, but they are the ones that stand out in my mind today.  I'd recommend them to anyone.  

If you do read any please let me know what you think.

If you have already read them please chime in in the comments.   

 
Posted by Maureen Maureen on 08/19/2007 06:22 PM   Comments (24)   book meme  
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AUG
20
2007

Lonsome Dove- read it twice and still occasionally read through some small parts of it. The movie was better simply due to the brillant role that Robert Duvall played  as Gus. Read the book and then see the movie- a great combination.

 

"satin-leaf"  what an oak leaf wears to a formal
7:19am • #5
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Sarah - I don't know how Pillars of the Earth didn't make mind so I guess we're covering it.

James - I've never seen the movie.  I'll have to watch it sometime.  One of my other favorite books is Gone With the Wind and I've never seen that one either.

Sue - I don't watch TV ever.  I have even been known to bring a book with me to kids movies.  I have a tiny pen light.  I can't stand cartoon movies and will just sit in the corner and read during the movie.  The little guys love movies!  

Phyllis - I'll have to check it out.

 

I was supposed to tag 3 people to do a book meme but I didn't know who so James and Phyllis consider yourselves tagged! 

 
8:29am • #6
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Maureen...

I am sold on the Plato. It sounds right up my ROAR alley :)

The way I see it...If you like it that much...I will love it :)

TLW...ROAR!

5:19pm • #7
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TLW - I did love it,  let me know if you read it.  Did you do a book meme?  Want to do one - I'm still one person short of my meme quota.  
5:29pm • #8
AUG
21
2007
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Maureen-  The Red Tent is an awesome book... I might have to read it again!  I posted your meme here:  Collection of Book Meme's on Active Rain!
3:08pm • #9
Maureen, I'd read a philosophy book but I just don't understand what its all about.  Its not concrete enough for me.  Right now I'm reading Bushworld, Enter at Your Own Risk, by Maureen Dowd, and I just finished Military Brats.  Guess I'm not the type for your book club.
7:48pm • #10
AUG
22
2007
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Terry:  That's why Plato and a Platypus is such a fun book.  It works for people who know nothing about philosophy; it introduces basic philosophical concepts by illustrating them with jokes.  And it works as a book of some pretty good jokes, even if you don't care diddly about philosophy.

FYI -- The joke Maureen quotes above --- it's part of a short discussion about "Linguistic Framework"  if you look at it from within the "framework" of sexually transmitted diseases, there is one answer.  If you look at it from within the "framework" of "Things I Can't Get Rid Of" there is a different answer.  (Sorry, Clevelanders.)  :-)
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ditto
9:03am • #12
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ditto
9:03am • #13

two dito's sounds a bit redundant...are you stuck in a loop or just trying to make a point?

The Magus

 

"papache"  what a joung Apache calls their dad
9:33am • #14
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That will remain one of the great blogging imponderables. 
9:55am • #15
AUG
28
2007
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Maureen, my brother gave me Reposition Yourself by T.D. Jakes for my birthday. It looks promising. A "you-can-do-anything" kind of book. Thanks bro, now get back here & get some referrals going.
8:17pm • #16
The Red Tent is one of the best books that I've read.  My book group read it several years ago. 
9:45pm • #17
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02
2007
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Maureen,

Have you read "Water For Elephants" by Sara Gruen? Really good book, fast read. 
3:46pm • #18
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Sue - I absolutely loved that book.  It is so hard to pick a top 10 list of favorite books but I think that one would definitely make it.  What else have you read lately?
4:11pm • #19
Maureen...are you aware of the obsucre references to James Joyce's Ulysses in Gone with the Wind? Even the title is taken from Joyce's masterpiece plus the plantation is named after the most famous place in Ireland- the Hill of Tara......
4:23pm • #20
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James - no I wasn't.  Gone with the Wind was definitely one of my favorite books.  I've never seen the movie though.  It is on my list of things to do before I turn 50.  It's quiet a long list.  
5:03pm • #21
MAR
16
2008
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Maureen, I've read The Glass Castle and Snowflower and the Secret Fan recently. Both great books and quick reads. After you've finished the Glass Castle, watch the Utube video from the author.

Hope all is well in New York. 
11:17am • #22
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Sue - I loved Snowflower!  I have not read The Glass Castle, I can't really get into memoirs.  I just finished Amy Tan's book Saving Fish from Drowning - it was pretty disappointing, not nearly as good as her other books.  

Glad to hear from you hope all is going well.   
1:25pm • #23
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21
2008
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The Glass Castle is a memoir, but explains a level of poverty that taught me a lot. Give it a try. The library is free...it's a beautiful thing ;)

 
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