Oh, I hadn't recalled who recommended Misquoting Jesus but I requested it from the library and just got it yesterday. I haven't opened it yet.
Could just be a hoax, though. I fake some headaches, everyone gets used to poor helpless Spike. Then one day, no warning, I snap a spine, bend a head back, drain 'em dry. Brilliant.
Spike ,'Potential'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Deena - Mar 15, 2006 12:35:05 pm PST #150 of 28061
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Nicole - Mar 15, 2006 12:47:33 pm PST #151 of 28061
I'm getting the pig!
Just finished Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler. It was my first Butler novel and I enjoyed it quite a bit. In the beginning, I must admit, it took me a little while to get past the squick of an 11 yr old female (in appearance, anyway) having sex with a grown man .
Once I moved past that, the story kept a nice flow and now I'm thinking of getting another Butler novel. Will need to check bank account when I get home and see what I can afford.
Connie Neil - Mar 15, 2006 6:35:57 pm PST #152 of 28061
brillig
Connie, if you're around, did you see last night's Daily Show? Jon interviewed the author of Misquoting Jesus, and it was obvious that he was really fascinated by the book--it was one of the more serious and informative interviews I've seen on TDS. Problem is that now I want to read the book, and I have neither the time nor the money for it!
No, I didn't see that! Fiddle.
If you do think you've got time to read it, I can lend you my copy.
Kathy A - Mar 16, 2006 6:59:24 am PST #153 of 28061
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Thanks, I might just be contacting you after I move next month!
Katerina Bee - Mar 16, 2006 10:43:45 am PST #154 of 28061
Herding cats for fun
Nicole, libraries tend to have OEB books. Or I could just lend you some of mine when you are in SF in May (hooray!)
Nicole - Mar 16, 2006 12:47:10 pm PST #155 of 28061
I'm getting the pig!
Thank you, Katie!!! Libraries and I are unmixy. I have the tendency to do fine the first few visits and then BAM! suddenly I'm that girl that never quite makes it back to the library to return the books. (I'm good about mailing back loaned books, however.)
DavidS - Mar 16, 2006 1:02:55 pm PST #156 of 28061
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
and then BAM! suddenly I'm that girl that never quite makes it back to the library to return the books.
This is, of course, one of the defining Buffista traits. Shocking to me, but it's fairly widespread.
Aims - Mar 16, 2006 1:04:46 pm PST #157 of 28061
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I have never ever ever in my life owned a liberry card.
beth b - Mar 16, 2006 4:06:55 pm PST #158 of 28061
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
you need one now, Aimee. It is the best way to keep a baby in books.
DebetEsse - Mar 16, 2006 4:16:57 pm PST #159 of 28061
Woe to the fucking wicked.
True fact. And then they go away, and you don't have to read them a brazillion times. Well, until she wants to get it again.