@HollyK on myLot

wondericequeen @wondericequeen (7876) • Hong Kong 16 Sep 07

Was checking out my book shelf earlier and as usual, I found a bunch of books forgotten and unread sitting there. I guess I really need to catch up with my readings again during my career break or at night time. *laughs* (that's...

books unread

new books

reading

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HollyK Oh Yes! I have many books that I haven't read yet and a list of others that I haven't bought or read yet. I have a bit of a problem with buying books. I love used book stores and library sales and can never leave one without an armful. So as a result I have...

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KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 8 Sep 07

What do you think of authors who don't write their own books? For instance, recently, I heard that James Patterson has a team who writes his books. He does still write one of his series himself. When I purchase a book by an...

authors who dont write their own books

best selling authors

teams of writers

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HollyK I almost don't want to know this. I have my favorite authors and would be very disappointed to find out that it could have been several different people. It has always seemed to me that every writer has their own style and sound to their work, I find it hard...

9 Sep 07

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 6 Sep 07

I have read a few of her books before this one... A is for Alibi B (can't remember what B is for) C is for Corpse D is for Deadbeat I skipped E I just don't happen to have it. These books were given to me. The first...

detective novels

f is for fugitive

sue grafton

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HollyK I love Sue Grafton and have read all of the series. I am eagerly awaiting T. I also like Janet Evanovich, but the characters are so different that they are a nice change of pace from each other. Stephanie Plum in the Evanovich novels is comical and a little...

8 Sep 07

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devilsangel @devilsangel (1817) • United States 3 Sep 07

I just finished the most provoctive and profound book ever. It is called A child called "It". The book is about a boy who spent the greater part of his youth being abused and tormented by his mother. It is a true story and one of...

overcomming adversity

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HollyK This book is on my loooong list of books that I want to read. It was reccommended to me by my teenage children who found it through one of their teachers. My trying to be supercool teenage boy was brought to tears by this book, so I really must read it...guess...

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mermaid911 @mermaid911 (798) • Philippines 4 Sep 07

There are some novels that have been brought to the silver screen. Stories like Harry Potter, Pelican Brief and many more. For those of you who got to read the book and watch the movie, too, which do you think was better? Do you...

books

movies

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HollyK It seems that the consensus is read the books first then see the movie. I agree. Some writers use alot of what the character is thinking instead of actually speaking. That's not easy to do in a movie unless you want the character talking to himself through the...

4 Sep 07

Riptide @Riptide (2758) • United States 31 Aug 07

After I posted my last topic, I browsed the site from where I got inspired for my last topic some more, and I came across a link that said Banned Books. Curious me had to click and I was shocked and surprised. It said baneed...

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HollyK Yes it was definitely the language in the book that caused them to become challenged. It happened in Mark Twain's time as well, but he thanked the people banning it because it increased his sales. The thing that kills me is that you cannot have a discussion...

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LightninStrike @LightninStrike (5915) • Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 26 Aug 07

I love to read, and even though i read more during the winter, i also read during the summer. I am currently reading a silly bestseller, but i want to read something that really thrills me next. Can any of you recommend me a...

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HollyK If you like the Benjamin Franklin book (I think I'll pick that up myself) you might like Doris Kerns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals" about Abraham Lincoln. It took me forever to read because it is 800 pages of extremely dense material, but it is wonderfully...

1 Sep 07

Riptide @Riptide (2758) • United States 31 Aug 07

Just let me get a few years supply first lol. Ok, in all seriousness now. I don't want books to be burned, but my point is, would anybody really notice? Whatever happened to reading? I barely ever see anybody with a book in...

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HollyK My mom was the same way when it came to buying books. She would always say no to toys, but never books. So when I was a kid I always had my nose stuck in a book and wound up reading things that were not intended for my age. I'm probably the only kid in my...

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sunshinecup @sunshinecup (7871) 30 Aug 07

It has been mentioned many times, which is disgusting, but I understand actors are a commodity and less of a person now adays, that Owen Wilson’s value as an actor may be tarnished by the latest news of his possible suicide...

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HollyK The only thing that I thought when I heard the news was how very sad it was. I would not look at him any differently except to hope that he is working to resolve his problems and getting better. There are other actors out there that have revealed a bit too...

31 Aug 07

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ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 30 Aug 07

Since I had to give up my ferrets...long story which I'm not going into because I'll get too depressed...I'm thinking about getting a small dog. I'll be pushing the rules on my lease but I've been looking into laws and there are...

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HollyK My little baby is a chihuahua and rat terrier mix. He looks like a chihuahua except for his coloring. Everyone thinks he's a jack russell puppy. I have to say "no, he's a four year old dog not a puppy." He weighs just 5 pounds. He's only yappy in the house...

31 Aug 07

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HollyK @HollyK (29) • United States 26 Aug 07

Hello, I was just wondering from all the parents out there, do you receive a list of the supplies that the kids need for back to school or do you just shop for the staples. To me, the supply list sounded like a great idea. No...

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HollyK Isn't that the truth!! I can remember my mom saving the paper shopping bags for us to use as bookcovers when school started. Before all the stores switched over to plastic(guess I'm showing my age here), I used to save them as well, but I really didn't know...

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HollyK @HollyK (29) • United States 26 Aug 07

Hello, I was just wondering from all the parents out there, do you receive a list of the supplies that the kids need for back to school or do you just shop for the staples. To me, the supply list sounded like a great idea. No...

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punlonnjack @punlonnjack (1308) • United States 24 Aug 07

have you ever got into a bad deal..i just got a truck with no money down and drove it two days when the clutch and several other vital parts went wrong with it.not only am i paying 20 % interest but they want their first payment....

car dealer

car dealers

used car

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HollyK I had a similar situation a few years ago. Bought a car, three days later the transmission went. I unfortunately had no warranty and my state has no lemon law. I went to the dealership and tried to have a conversation with the guy that sold me the car, but I...

25 Aug 07

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