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Just finished Footfall, by Niven and Pournelle.
A very good science fiction novel all the way through; one that examines what might happen if alien invaders were to try and take earth and not the inner workings of technical details, in a hard science way. And the final part is thrilling.
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The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail; its roof may shake; the wind may blow through it; the storm may enter; the rain may enter; but the King of England cannot enter – all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement! - William Pitt the Elder
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A woman I used to have, um, relations with has a bestseller. And I don't. Which fills me with envy and greed. I checked her book out of the library since I could not bear to add to her sales. It's probably great. I'll start reading it tonight. Damn her!
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Enjoyed that book in high school and still remember it (slightly anyways). Should probably add that one to my library when I get the chance.Originally Posted by Alexander the Pretty Good
Oooo I'll be checking this one out thanks!
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I'm currently reading The Rule of Saint Benedict, Beowulf, and Japan's Medieval Population. Those are for classes but I'm enjoying them nonetheless, the first two are for a medieval history course from 300-1000 and the last book is for a Japanese history class that stops at 1750. Good times.
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"No one said it was gonna be easy! If it was, everyone would do it..that's who you know who really wants it."
All us men suffer in equal parts, it's our lot in life, and no man goes without a broken heart or a lost love. Like holding your dog as he takes his last breath and dies in your arms, it's a rite of passage. Unavoidable. And honestly, I can't imagine life without that depth of feeling.-Bierut
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Ain't gonna say. You might run out and add to her sales, and I'm sick with envy as is.
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It was the author of the Harry Potter series, Joanne Rowling.
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Funny story in that she was absolutely in shambles financially, just divorced without arangements, and was turned down by just about all publishers. They must feel pretty stupid as Harry Potter is tons of fun, not as good as Roald Dahl, but good, she set up a great fantasy-world with all the daily chores and red tape, filled with genuinely likable/hateble characters.
Very attractive woman as well.
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Just finished John Irving's "Setting Free the Bears" and now started with Edmund Morris' Roosevelt biography "Theodore Rex" (per Don Corleone's recommendation)
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Eh I actually have many books on my to by list already, fiction and non-fiction, you have nothing to worry about. (I've already denied myself some books recently that I've wanted to buy for a long time due to already having to many to read!!!!)
"No one said it was gonna be easy! If it was, everyone would do it..that's who you know who really wants it."
All us men suffer in equal parts, it's our lot in life, and no man goes without a broken heart or a lost love. Like holding your dog as he takes his last breath and dies in your arms, it's a rite of passage. Unavoidable. And honestly, I can't imagine life without that depth of feeling.-Bierut
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