What book are you reading? #2

[notwithout]

Currently reading two books - Center Ring: People of the Circus by Robert Lewis Taylor and Secrets of the Sideshows by Joe Nickell. Hoping to work my way out of this circus kick soon.

Kye

 

[Squeakmew]

I’m reading 2 books, The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk, and Men Against the Sea by Nordhoff and Hall. I’ve always loved sea stories. My favorite was a diary written by a sailor aboard a whaling ship. He was a very devout man and talked a lot about his faith, when ashore he spent most of his time visiting people at the Seamen’s Mission Societies, or visiting the homes of friends he’d made through the Societies or at church. I don’t remember the title of the book.

 

[goforgoal]

Although it took me awhile to read this book I am happy to say I did get into this book, “Teresa of Avila’s way (way of Christian Mythics)” by J. Mary Luti.

amazon.com/Teresa-Avilas-…ref=pd_sim_b_5

Now, I am reading “Story of a Soul the autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux” by: John Clarke, O.C.D.

 

[IrishAm]

Have two going now, Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure by Matthew Algeo (Harry and Bess’ 1953 road trip from Independence to the east coast and back), and Inner Compass: An Invitation to Ignation Spirituality by Margaret Silf.

And I really, really, really, love my new Kindle. Have had it for less than three weeks and finished four books I would not likely have read. Every time someone recommends something that catches my fancy, I just make a few clicks on the Kindle and, voila!, there it is, I own it and can read it at my leisure.

 

[Morwenna]

And I really, really, really, love my new Kindle. Have had it for less than three weeks and finished four books I would not likely have read. Every time someone recommends something that catches my fancy, I just make a few clicks on the Kindle and, voila!, there it is, I own it and can read it at my leisure.

Ok, I am going to sound like a Luddite now, but here goes, anyway

I can understand the appeal of the Kindle or similar devices … convenience, ability to store multiple books, and etc as you’ve described.

But …

There’s just something about a book. A real, honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned book. The weight of it in your hand … the rasp of the pages turning … even the smell of books is a bit intoxicating.

I know, I know, I am a very sick woman. But, I’m curious if anyone else out there feels this way, or am I the last of a dying breed?

 

[MaidoftheWood]

Morwenna: you are not a dying breed! I and many of my friends feel the same way!!

And mind you, we are part of the younger generation, lol.

I just finished A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle and am now moving on to the next book in the series, Many Waters.

I LOVE them. Lovelovelovelove.

 

[Morwenna]

Morwenna: you are not a dying breed! I and many of my friends feel the same way!!

And mind you, we are part of the younger generation, lol.

I just finished A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle and am now moving on to the next book in the series, Many Waters.

I LOVE them. Lovelovelovelove.

Oh, thanks for this great post …I’m so glad that there are others out there, especially in the younger generation. I guess there is still hope for a future with actual books, and not just machines. :thumbsup:

 

[tgm21234]

I’m still reading the biography of John Adams.

 

[srlucado]

… I’m curious if anyone else out there feels this way, or am I the last of a dying breed?

I still prefer books. Real books. Books I can mark up (though I rarely do), re-sell, buy used, lose without crying for a week, drop into water without freaking out, read at the table or on an airplane, not have to worry about recharging, burn for warmth in desperate situations, compare side-by-side with other books, loan to a friend, fling across the room, use for a coaster, swat a fly with, and just plain enjoy.

P.S. I’m currently reading Triumph, a history of the Catholic Church, by HW Crocker III. Hardbound.

 

[tgm21234]

I still prefer books. Real books. Books I can mark up (though I rarely do), re-sell, buy used, lose without crying for a week, drop into water without freaking out, read at the table or on an airplane, not have to worry about recharging, burn for warmth in desperate situations, compare side-by-side with other books, loan to a friend, fling across the room, use for a coaster, swat a fly with, and just plain enjoy.

P.S. I’m currently reading Triumph, a history of the Catholic Church, by HW Crocker III. Hardbound.

I’d rather buy books than check them out of the library.
It’s always a pain in the butt to return them, or have to read them within three weeks.

 

[jakobsprenger]

I too prefer a ‘real’ book. Am currently reading “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas 'A Kempis. Absolutely stunning and humbling read…

 

[wolfgang]

Ok, I am going to sound like a Luddite now, but here goes, anyway

I can understand the appeal of the Kindle or similar devices … convenience, ability to store multiple books, and etc as you’ve described.

But …

There’s just something about a book. A real, honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned book. The weight of it in your hand … the rasp of the pages turning … even the smell of books is a bit intoxicating.

I know, I know, I am a very sick woman. But, I’m curious if anyone else out there feels this way, or am I the last of a dying breed?

I like the printed page also. I like the feel of the paper, the heft of the book and turning pages. So, you are not alone. There are many of us out there.

I am currently reading The Lais of Marie de France and rereading The Peter Principle.

 

[Squeakmew]

A real book is far preferable to me than to read it on a computer screen. I love to go to the library, or browse through bookstores. I used to ride my bike to the library every week (except during winter) and come home with my basket loaded with books.

 

[IrishAm]

I still prefer books. Real books.

I don’t disagree with any of you. And my library of real books continues to grow. What the technology lets me do is buy those books I would never pay big bucks for – the lightweight (literarily, not in pounds) stuff, mostly, or things I’m not sure are for me, or something that just catches my eye and I want to read NOW. Or something I want to read on my commute by Metro or on vacation. Like I would have bought a paperback in the past for reading at the beach. Read it, ruin it, toss it. Only now I don’t have to carry multiple volumes – and don’t have to worry about seeing the too small or too light print! I just bump the print up to the size that works for me!

And, with the money I’m saving – I can buy really beautiful Folio Society books!

So, what I’m saving, is that, for those of us who love to read, Kindle and hardbound are not mutually exclusive.

 

[goforgoal]

Morwenna- No worries! You are not alone as you can tell. I read “printed” books also. Hmm, although I do admit I wouldn’t mind a Kindle but I probably would have no clue how to use it.

Could it be more environmentally friendly than the printed books? :newidea:

Happy reading whether it is by printed book or an electronic device

 

[Cracker_Mom]

“In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead” by James Lee Burke.
The movie was better…

 

[AnthonyM2]

I’d rather buy books than check them out of the library.
It’s always a pain in the butt to return them, or have to read them within three weeks.

I know what you mean, I prefer to buy books also, especially by authors I really like. Occasionally I will browse the library for something I may want to check out, though I have several of my own books to read yet. The last book I read, Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz, I borrowed from the public library. It was very good and I usually would buy his novels but I made the exception this time as my own library is getting very big and I have to sell books on eBay sometimes.

 

[MaidoftheWood]

I am now reading Many Waters by Madeleine L’Engle.

Although I will always lovelove real books,

a Kindle does indeed sound intriguing.

I’m so glad Fahrenheit 451 isn’t real.

 

[Epistemes]

There’s just something about a book. A real, honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned book. The weight of it in your hand … the rasp of the pages turning … even the smell of books is a bit intoxicating.

I’m curious if anyone else out there feels this way, or am I the last of a dying breed?

Oh, this is so funny!! because a co-worker of mine was just recently looking at a Kindle and explaining to me all its handy-dandy features. I maintained, though, that as a traditionalist, I will always prefer handling books rather than reading them on a portable device. Yet, I admit, I *am *running out of shelf space!

As far as what I’m reading, it’s rather confusing:

I’m currently reading “Visions of Gerard” by Jack Kerouac and recently started the Collected Poems of Allen Ginsberg because something urged me to get back to my high school days; however, sensing that neither Kerouac nor Ginsberg are particularly wholesome nor very inspiring, I think I am going to return the Collected Poems back to the bookstore for a refund…and suffer through the remainder of Kerouac.

…I will probably pick up the complete stories of either Flannery O’Connor or Graham Greene in its stead!

I also want to start reading more about the Little Flower.

Whew!

 

[basenji]

I’m just starting A Long Retreat: In Search of a Religious Life by Andrew Krivak. He actually ended up leaving hsi order and getting married and that initially turned me off from wanting to read this book. But now I realize that it’s more about the occasionally painful path of true discernment. Plus, I’m hoping it will lend more insights into both Ignatian Spirituality as well as the Jesuit formation process.

Oh, it’s a library book. One that I can touch and smell and feel and even hear as I handle it.