What is Everybody Reading?

[Bacpacker]

I find the overall outlook has been pretty accurate. It also has the charts for signs and moon phases which aid in planting and harvesting if you have the knowledge. Then there are stories and tips which I find some years better than others. So they are more than weather prediction. Oh yeah, there is a chart of best fishing days.
I get this one:

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In general it's reasonably accurate for some things. Weather forecast is over such a wide area, it could be spot on and totally off where you live at. Fishing forecast is similar to the weather and is based on the moon phases.
I use it primarily for gardening signs and such. My dad and granddad always used them. I want to carry on the tradition.
Mine is the Blum's version. I'll try and get a pic of it later.

 

[Biggkidd]

Reread Ten acres enough last night.

 

[Morgan101]

I find the overall outlook has been pretty accurate. It also has the charts for signs and moon phases which aid in planting and harvesting if you have the knowledge. Then there are stories and tips which I find some years better than others. So they are more than weather prediction. Oh yeah, there is a chart of best fishing days.
I get this one:

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Thank you for your feedback. I may get one.

 

[Magpie]

Reading Steinbeck as part of my thesis
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/186345.The_Long_Valley

 

[Morgan101]

I bought myself a Christmas present, Mike Glover's book Prepared. I really liked his You Tube videos, so I thought I would give it a try. It isn't long, only about 230 pages, but it really asks questions that make you think.

I started reading it. Then I read it with a highlighter. Then I read it with a highlighter and a notepad to write down things I needed to do. Much of it is based on his military experience but he relates those experiences into modern day civilian life. I enjoyed it very much.

 

[FarmOR]

"Empire of things". How we became a whole world of consumers.

Very interesting book that goes back to the fifteenth century and follows developing civilization and trade, money, goods. And the evolution of wants, needs, and luxuries.

Full of interesting stories. For instance, that of Karl Marx fleeing Russia to live in jolly old London England. And a miserable wretch of his own making? His wife of royalty and two children pulled from high class luxury and thrust into living like paupers, dependant on the goodwill of liberals and the pawning of everything with value. Because he despised working for wages!

But the book does a good job of showing the progression of people's perceived needs. And complexities of a consumer driven economy.

 

[LadyLocust]

I bought myself a Christmas present, Mike Glover's book Prepared. I really liked his You Tube videos, so I thought I would give it a try. It isn't long, only about 230 pages, but it really asks questions that make you think.

I started reading it. Then I read it with a highlighter. Then I read it with a highlighter and a notepad to write down things I needed to do. Much of it is based on his military experience but he relates those experiences into modern day civilian life. I enjoyed it very much.

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I love when books make me reread them (because they are good).

 

[Amish Heart]

Well the Left Behind series was super pricey in book form, so husband put it on Kindle and put it on my computer. I'll read it. I think it's 12 books for about $30 or so. In paperback, it's over $200. I'll also look for a used set.

 

[LadyLocust]

Well the Left Behind series was super pricey in book form, so husband put it on Kindle and put it on my computer. I'll read it. I think it's 12 books for about $30 or so. In paperback, it's over $200. I'll also look for a used set.

I’d never heard of that. Alibris has them $2-$8 each (used) + shipping however there are free shipping options and coupon codes. Errrr don’t ask me how I know that . You already have it, but for next time

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Rereading Doctor's orders of what NOT to do after eye surgery.
I missed the one about Do Not sneeze.
Left lens slipped, got blood clot floater,will redo surgery on left eye.
Blood clot floater has to be removed.

 

[Amish Heart]

Oh, that's terrible, Mo. Husband is having his prescription recheck done Friday...he had his eyes done around Thanksgiving time. He is still having some cloudiness, but can see better.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Oh, that's terrible, Mo. Husband is having his prescription recheck done Friday...he had his eyes done around Thanksgiving time. He is still having some cloudiness, but can see better.

I go back to the Eye Doctor tomorrow.
I thought I was being so careful.
But missed the instruction about sneezing.
And of course I don't sneeze lady like delicately.

 

[Mountain trapper]

The Pulse by Scott B Williams. I've read it before several years ago. Just don't have anything new to read.

 

[Canon29]

Been down a cs Lewis rabbit hole recently. Basically rereading all of his books- currently on the screwtape letters.

 

[Bacpacker]

I'm kind of in a lull. Other than some Bible study I can't seem to hold interest on anything. I guess to much other crap running thru my feeble mind

 

[joel]

Still working my way though Southern Gardener.
It is not a big book, but It pack full of ideals & information.

 

[LadyLocust]

I'm kind of in a lull. Other than some Bible study I can't seem to hold interest on anything. I guess to much other crap running thru my feeble mind

Try finding some short humorous essays - like 1-2 page funny accounts. Being short, you aren't committing to a novel. Being funny, they are good for the soul. And lastly, might help you out of the slump.

Been down a cs Lewis rabbit hole recently. Basically rereading all of his books- currently on the screwtape letters.

Gifted writer.

 

[LadyLocust]

I'm still working on my 3rd or 4th Dec issue of the old 1980's Country Living Magazines. Think I have one more before I get to the January issues. I like the nonpropoganda driven articles and the antiques features.

 

[Bluedanube]

My 16 yo bought and read World War Z last week. He insisted that I read it. I suspect there will be a pop quiz of sorts when I’m done. Apparently he saw lots of parallels with recent history and current events. Part of me wanted to ask him why on earth so I need to immerse myself in more of it and another part is deeply relieved that he gets the world and seeks out more understanding.

 

[LadyLocust]

My 16 yo bought and read World War Z last week. He insisted that I read it. I suspect there will be a pop quiz of sorts when I’m done. Apparently he saw lots of parallels with recent history and current events. Part of me wanted to ask him why on earth so I need to immerse myself in more of it and another part is deeply relieved that he gets the world and seeks out more understanding.

What a good parent he is making his kid read a good book- errrr what’s wrong with that statement
I do understand the complexity of feelings though in regards to knowing what’s going on in the world. Knowledge is a power. If you can share with him what’s going on without emotion as cause and effect circumstances, he will be better able to cope with whatever does come about. Good for you reading the book. Many teens don’t want their parents to know what they are reading.

 

[Bacpacker]

Just ordered a find. An Encyclopedia of Tolkien. Im a huge LOTR fan. And IMO Tolkien was one of the all time best writers/storytellers. Also put the set link in my cart. 7 book set should be good as well, if I ever get it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645170098?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Amazon.com

 

[Neb]

Just ordered a find. An Encyclopedia of Tolkien. Im a huge LOTR fan. And IMO Tolkien was one of the all time best writers/storytellers. Also put the set link in my cart. 7 book set should be good as well, if I ever get it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645170098?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Amazon.com

The Princess has declared our collection complete.

Ben

 

[Magpie]

Reading for World Literature module, a strange book called The God of Small Things. The God of Small Things
There is some spectacular imagery, but it's confusing and I'm losing track of who's who.

Thesis reading: Annie Proulx HeartSongs - love her stuff, she writes like a man and that's not meant as a insult, to either sex, it's just an observation.

 

[Bacpacker]

The Princess has declared our collection complete.

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Ben

Nice collection.
I have a few. But enjoy getting some unusual stuff too. Hardbound and leather is a nice touch. And at a very good price

 

[Magpie]

For Tolkien fans The Tolkien Society

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Seed catalogs.
I bought my first book in 5 years yesterday.
Haven't been able to see.
Dark Winds- Tony Hillerman

 

[Tacitus]

I was cruising Goodreads, and I just got a kick out of these covers of disaster survival books. See a trend in how these covers are done? There were many more nearly identical to this.

 

[LadyLocust]

Book Hubby requested for Christmas

And a book for me: see the smaller print

 

[Mountain trapper]

Just started reading Story of the Wild West by W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). Published around 1902.

 

[Bacpacker]

Still doing bible study in Proverbs. Ran across a verse from a reference to other verses that stood out to me I had never read before. I'll have to go thru my notes and pull that out