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“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” –Rene Descartes Continue reading
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“Reading liberates you. You could know about the world through reading.” ~ Paul Theroux Continue reading
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finished a book of essays by Lydia Davis she’s one of my favorite short story writer it was a good day to stay inside and do some reading as it is hot and very humid and more of it tomorrow Continue reading
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today is a good day to sit back and do some reading. I did go for a walk earlier and it was sunny, hot and humid. I paced myself and had no problems dealing with it. it is July and with it comes this blah weather so, I’ll cope and deal with it the best Continue reading
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“We never stop reading, although every book comes to an end, just as we never stop living, although death is certain.” — Roberto Bolano (1953-2003), “Last Evenings on Earth” Continue reading
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ignoring all the bullshit that is happening in Washington since you know who, parked his fat ass in the office he should not be in, helps keep my sanity intact. I’ll read a book, go for walk, or find other things to do. I just can’t be bothered reading or hearing whatever the asshole(s) have Continue reading
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today was one of those days, to stay inside and not have to deal with the oppressive heat. I did take a talk around 8:30 in the morning, and believe me, it was one of my shorter walks, as it was already in the 80s. Boston broke the record for the hottest day in June, Continue reading
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I started reading 4 3 2 1, a 930 page book by the late Paul Auster. I know its a slog, but I like what I have read so far. Wish me luck. All kidding aside, I will finish it. Continue reading
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“The reading of good books is like a conversation with the best men of past centuries-in fact like a prepared conversation, in which they reveal only the best of their thoughts.” – Rene Descartes Continue reading
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“Leave me alone at night with my books. Don’t complicate the world for me. I want it uncomplicated. And above all, leave me alone with my books at night.” – Jack Kerouac Continue reading
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“I am reading six books at once, the only way of reading; since, as you will agree, one book is only a single unaccompanied note, and to get the full sound, one needs ten others at the same time.” – Virginia Woolf Continue reading
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“Books are like imprisoned souls till someone takes them down from a shelf and frees them.” – Samuel Butler Continue reading
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“What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books.” – Thomas Carlyle Continue reading
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“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.” -Oscar Wilde Continue reading
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“I think there are enormous obstacles to deep reading now. I think that the tyranny of the visual is a frightening thing.” –Harold Bloom Continue reading
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“Books have the same enemies as people: fire, humidity, animals, weather, and their own content.” ~ Paul Valery Continue reading
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“Reading fiction not only develops our imagination and creativity, it gives us the skills to be alone. It gives us the ability to feel empathy for people we’ve never met, living lives we couldn’t possibly experience for ourselves, because the book puts us inside the character’s skin.” ~ Ann Patchett Continue reading
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“People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.” ~ Logan Pearsall Smith Continue reading
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I’ve been on sort of a book buying binge on Amazon. The books that I have purchased are all by one writer: Jay McInerney. I’ve been reading his books back in the 1970s on, and now I am back to buying his books again. So, I already got two of books, and 4 more on Continue reading
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“Book readers are special people, and they will always turn to books as the ultimate pleasure. Those who do not read are the unfortunate ones. There’s nothing wrong with them; but they are missing out on one of life’s compensations and rewards. A great book is a friend that never lets you down. You can Continue reading
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“When we read a story, we inhabit it. The covers of the book are like a roof and four walls.” ~ John Berger Continue reading
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currently reading The Fraud by Zadie Smith I bought it from a bookstore in Oxford, Uk and the book is trade paperback as I’m not a fan of hardcover books so far its an enjoyable read Continue reading
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the coffee is good the book is good the atmosphere is good the surroundings are good then it is all good Continue reading
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more or less taking it easy started a book this morning Nutshell by Ian McEwan it’s a good read and finely written Continue reading
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oh the sticky humid air is back after a couple of days break from it it’s supposed to last into Thursday just have to deal with it did a couple of Sunday online crosswords did some book reading and a book I ordered on Amazon is supposed to be delivered by the postal service earlier Continue reading
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late afternoon lazing about closing in towards the end of another week nothing much to report on except that I am currently reading Ian McEwan’s Sweet Tooth I have read a few of his books and thinking of buying a couple of more of his books the weather is much improved not as hot and Continue reading
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currently reading the Tom Wolfe classic: The Bonfire of the Vanities a great read and just about two thirds of the way through it when that book is finished have quite few more books sitting in piles waiting to be devoured Continue reading
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one of my favorite things to do is reading a good book(s) meaning I will probably one to maybe a 3-4 at a time I could be reading short story book(s) or reading an average size book which is around 300 plus pages or a 700-800 or more page book(s) I do a lot of Continue reading
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I have plenty of short story, short short story and flash fiction books what I like about them is if your pressed for time, or just don’t feel like tackling a regular book then they come in handy … Continue reading
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books …plenty of them I have them in a small bookcase some more next to the tv under the tv more on a small table top and bottom shelf more on a bench books in a little stand and also on the couch Continue reading
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Saturday Evening
took a walk after I finished my supper and it is muggy as all hell and needless to say I was drenched … what helped me keep my mind off the humid air I listened to podcast about an independent bookstore… it was very interesting as I am a book lover and I do make Continue reading
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Summer Reading
“I was lucky enough not to face any required summer reading lists until I went to college. So I still think of summer as the best time to read for fun.” ~ Margaret Haddix Continue reading
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Tuesday Afternoon
Tuesday afternoon also a song back in the 1970’s sung by the Moody Blues can still hear the song in my head like I was being transported back in time …with that said often wondered would want to back to those days and before that which would be the 50s & 60s … sure there Continue reading
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Sundays
a day of doing three online crosswords along with some book reading …get some walks in …watch a game or two of baseball which was always my favorite sport and then football …then there is blog to tend to if I find a some spare time along with replying to some of the comments that Continue reading
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Saturday Afternoon
took a walk muggy as all hell came home with the t-shirt practically glued onto my skin …it also drained me and was glad to be back home and the first thing I did was turn on the a/c …slowly recovering …now I’ll sit back relax and probably try to finish one of the books Continue reading
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City Life
sitting in the shade reading a book Continue reading
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Six Words
good book(s) black coffee comfortable couch Continue reading
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Six Words
Read a book. Learn something new. Continue reading
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Saturday Evening Quote
“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” ~ Jane Austen Continue reading
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Going With The Flow
Its the last day of April, and still dealing with this damn head cold. Its not as bad as it has been. Anyways, I’ve been more or less taking it easy, getting the things that have to be done out of the way. As for books, I can’t seem to get my head around into Continue reading
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So
so today is a new day, a new month and a new year, which means in five weeks from now, I’ll be another year older and hopefully wiser with age. since it is a new year, what way to start it off with is plenty of black coffee … got to have coffee and start Continue reading
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Documents Of The Mist
“Our radio plays rhythm and blues as we pass the joint back and forth in jutjawed silence both looking ahead with big private thoughts now so vast we can’t communicate them anymore and if we tried it would take a million years and a billion books – Too late, too late, the history of everything Continue reading
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All Books
“All books are either dreams or swords, you can cut, or you can drug, with words.” ~ Amy Lowell Continue reading
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Books
Currently reading Atonement by Ian McEwan, and Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney. Also reading The Oxford Book of English Short Stories, and The Granta Book of Irish Short Story. All are excellent reads. Continue reading
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Novels
“Novels are like paintings, specifically watercolors. Every stroke you put down you have to go with. Of course, you can rewrite, but the original strokes are still there in the texture of the thing.” ~ Joan Didion Continue reading
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Reading a Poem
kick back and relax grab a book any book whatever tickles your fancy a good way to pass the time away oh, the joy of reading Continue reading
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The More You Read
“The more you read, the less apt you are to make a fool of yourself with your pen or word processor.” ~ Stephen King Continue reading
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Two Sentence Story
Book, coffee, sitting in her favorite chair. All the comforts in the world she could want. Continue reading
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Successful Novel
“A successful novel should interrupt the reader’s life, make him or her miss appointments, skip meals, forget to walk the dog.” ~ Stephen King Continue reading
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Devoted Reader(s)
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Friday 10/14
Stormy morning Lots of rain A good day to sit and read a good book or two Also indulge in black coffee The I am presently reading is: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Another book that I am also reading is: The Collected Stories by Amy Hempel. Continue reading
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Books Leaves and Mug
Photo by lil artsy: https://www.pexels.com/photo/gray-mug-on-top-of-piled-books-3150547/ Continue reading
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My Book is My Home
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Reading A Novel
“When you’re reading a novel, I think the reason you care about how any given plot turns out is that you take it as a data point in the big story of how the world works. Does such-and-such a kind of guy get the girl in the end? Does adultery ever bring happiness? How do Continue reading
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Reading Cartoon
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good book good coffee a comfortable place to do it Continue reading
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I heed her advice
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International Community Of Readers
“More and more the writer is aware of an international community of readers for whom dense language use and frequent local references are a hindrance. This seems obvious. I don’t decry it or criticize it – it’s just a fact.” ~ Tim Parks, Novelist Continue reading
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Looking for a book I’ve been badly wanting to read. Where do I begin?
Photo by Guilherme Rossi from Pexels Continue reading
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Reading Books
“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” ~ Anna Quindlen Continue reading
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The Best Experiences
“With books at least, the best experiences are not when you find what you were looking for, but when something quite different finds you, takes you by surprise, shifts your tastes to new territory.” ~ Tim Parks, Novelist Continue reading
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Only Way To Read A Book
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Jack Kerouac
Finishing up Jack Kerouac’s novel: The Town and The City. Its the second time I have read it, and its an interesting read. The beginning of the book, he mentions the city I was born and raised in, the city I reside in now, and the river which is only two blocks away. When I Continue reading
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The Creative Center Of A Writer’s Life
“Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life. I take a book with me everywhere I go, and find there are all sorts of opportunities to dip in. The trick is to teach yourself to read in small sips as well as in long swallows. Waiting rooms were made for books— of course! But Continue reading
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A Writer’s Life
“Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life. I take a book with me everywhere I go, and find there are all sorts of opportunities to dip in. The trick is to teach yourself to read in small sips as well as in long swallows. Waiting rooms were made for books— of course! But Continue reading
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sunday morning 10:07 a.m.
while spinning using the in stride cycle xl …i started a new book…. Invisible by Paul Auster… one of my favorite writers Continue reading
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me
an easy going guy get along well with others but generally keep to myself as I don’t like to get caught up in someone else’s bullshit religion is not my thing and politics…well that’s a subject that can get you into a lot of trouble… so tend to stay away from the subject what keeps Continue reading
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7:16 a.m.
pouring rain a mug of coffee a book to read makes for a perfect start of the day Continue reading
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Treasured Wealth
Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations. ~Henry David Thoreau Continue reading
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Thursday Morning
sun is shining quiet inside outside the birds are singing relaxing reading a book Continue reading
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Act Of Reading
Running a marathon is just like reading a good book. After a while you’re just not conscious of the physical act of reading. ~ Frank Shorter Continue reading
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Good
good coffee good book good day life is good Continue reading
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Good Books
“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” ~ Rene Descartes Continue reading
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Bookish Homeless People
I spent a lot of time at the New York Public Library, the main branch. I was one of those people. If you ever spend a good amount of time there, you realize there are people who spend the entire day there. They’re bookish homeless people. -Lisa Yuskavage Continue reading
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Book Reading
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Bookstores
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