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Interesting, so many have recommended this book but this is the only discussion thread I found for it. I'm over halfway thru right now and am enthralled. He reveals his characters' flaws without condemning them for it.

Anne Fadiman's book is one of my favorites; she's the daughter of the literary critic Fadiman, whose first name is escaping me at the moment.

I love David Sedaris, really need to pick up his new one. You might like Augusten Burrows, as well.

Depends on what you read I guess. I think if you read, say, only romance novels or westerns your entire life, you'd probably have a distorted view of how people think and act.

You might join rhapsodybookclub.com, you can tell from their reviews generally what the level of intimacy is. Since you seem to like mysteries as well, try Dee Henderson. She writes inspirational mystery/romance.

For your nitpicking pleasure: http://jackflannel.org/lotr/

Sort of like watching Jurassic Park. Who's next? . . . :D

I read the first few, but the main frustration I had was that once all the characters start heading off in different directions, your favorite doesn't show up for hundreds of pages. I stopped after book 5. If and when he ever finishes the series, I'll give it another go, but not until I have...

The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon Now is the Time to Open Your Heart - Alice Walker House of Leaves - Mark Danielewski

Popular Science is one I've been enjoying recently, if you have any interest in the subject matter. Scientific American is good, too, but expensive. One of the weekly news magazines would be good, too. Time, Newsweek, etc.

I shop used first, and if I can't find it I go for the new stuff, except for a few select authors. I've also been known to check out the hardcover at the library and buy the paperback when it comes out. Truthfully, I'd buy more new but the barnes and noble by my house has a crappy, crappy...

These kinds of tests don't measure much of anything except how well you take tests. I found the classes to be the best way to learn the tricks, with the books second best if the classes aren't easily available or too expensive. As for reading comprehension, I think many people try to rush...

One of the best ways to keep it fresh is to find (or start) a writing group of people that you trust, that way they can bounce ideas and critiques around and keep you on your toes.

Happy Birthday!

That's really the point. Nick IS full of himself, and through the way he tells the story, Fitzgerald lets us in on that insight into Nick's character.

There's a few translations of Cyrano around. Of the 2 I've read, I like this one, published by Bantam classics: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0553213601/qid=1104764024/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-3357287-0076963?v=glance&s=books It was the version they used when I saw it...

Ditto. :) :)

Finally finished this, I kept getting distracted by girly fantasy. At any rate, I found some parts of the middle a touch tedious, as if at some point I was not involved in the story as much as analyzing the author's performance. But, it was a worthwhile read and very thought provoking. I'll...

In my opinion, translations seem to date quickly. I don't automatically go for the newest one, but a victorian translation can bore you to tears. Also, consider the publisher. A well respected publisher will put for the extra effort to hire a decent translator.

You must admit, he got to do all the cool stuff in the movie. No question that he was a badass with a bow.