tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32428811044811994132024-02-22T00:03:34.904-08:00The S&W BookclubtheEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-36683950638528690662012-09-01T13:32:00.002-07:002012-09-01T13:32:33.763-07:00The Colour of Magic, by Terry Pratchett<br />
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Thanks to Jason for another great recommendation!<br />
theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-10658562636002884492012-08-08T03:57:00.001-07:002012-08-08T03:57:22.280-07:00N., by Stephen King<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqBzOgX2C_h9T35P1iAagTgo1ROjvxnBCemryQ4Nro6cXMdbdFbfD4PrHHHhbBvjP4JANR48VnSF7pLyU_wmFCbHjTRqbaAlXLnCQ4i1g8P6y1ssWAUjd39_ISCE9zOyAMXpW_hgexOgN/s1600/just_after_sunset_full_mmp_by_stephen_king.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqBzOgX2C_h9T35P1iAagTgo1ROjvxnBCemryQ4Nro6cXMdbdFbfD4PrHHHhbBvjP4JANR48VnSF7pLyU_wmFCbHjTRqbaAlXLnCQ4i1g8P6y1ssWAUjd39_ISCE9zOyAMXpW_hgexOgN/s320/just_after_sunset_full_mmp_by_stephen_king.jpg" width="176" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">There is something unearthly and mysterious deep in Ackerman’s Field in rural Maine. There is a Stonehenge-like arrangement of seven stones with a horrifying EYE in the center. And whatever dwells there in that strange, windswept setting may have brought about the suicide of one man...and harbor death for the OCD afflicted "N.", whose visits to the field have passed beyond compulsion into the realm of obsession. The chilling short story from the Stephen King collection, JUST AFTER SUNSET, will provide nightmares aplenty. Just keep counting the stones... keep counting... counting...</span>theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-2272099287358931542012-06-29T06:38:00.000-07:002012-06-29T06:38:03.815-07:00The White Tiger, by Aravind Adiga<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No saris. No scents. No spices. No music. No lyricism. No illusions.This is India now.Balram Halwai is a complicated man. Servant. Philosopher. Entrepreneur. Murderer. Over the course of seven nights, by the scattered light of a preposterous chandelier, Balram tells us the terrible and transfixing story of how he came to be a success in life-having nothing but his own wits to help him along. Born in a village in the dark heart of India, Balram gets a break when he is hired as a driver for a wealthy man, two Pomeranians (Puddles and Cuddles), and the rich man's (very unlucky) son.Through Balram's eyes, we see India as we've never seen it before: the cockroaches and the call centers, the prostitutes and the worshippers, the water buffalo and, trapped in so many kinds of cages that escape is (almost) impossible, the white tiger. And with a charisma as undeniable as it is unexpected, he teaches us that religion doesn't create morality and money doesn't solve every problem-but decency can still be found in a corrupt world, and you can get what you want out of life if you eavesdrop on the right conversations.</div>theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-68117009652197549452012-06-04T04:24:00.000-07:002012-06-04T04:26:31.008-07:00Wesley the Owl, by Stacey O'Brien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Valentine's Day 1985, biologist Stacey O'Brien first met a four-day-old baby barn owl -- a fateful encounter that would turn into an astonishing 19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet's ability to fly was forever compromised, and he had no hope of surviving on his own in the wild. O'Brien, a young assistant in the owl laboratory at Caltech, was immediately smitten, promising to care for the helpless owlet and give him a permanent home. Wesley the Owl is the funny, poignant story of their dramatic two decades together.<br /><br />With both a tender heart and a scientist's eye, O'Brien studied Wesley's strange habits intensively and first-hand -- and provided a mice-only diet that required her to buy the rodents in bulk (28,000 over the owl's lifetime). As Wesley grew, she snapped photos of him at every stage like any proud parent, recording his life from a helpless ball of fuzz to a playful, clumsy adolescent to a gorgeous, gold-and-white, macho adult owl with a heart-shaped face and an outsize personality that belied his 18-inch stature. Stacey and Wesley's bond deepened as she discovered Wesley's individual personality, subtle emotions, and playful nature that could also turn fiercely loyal and protective -- though she could have done without Wesley's driving away her would-be human suitors!<br /><br />O'Brien also brings us inside the prestigious research community, a kind of scientific Hogwarts where resident owls sometimes flew freely from office to office and eccentric, brilliant scientists were extraordinarily committed to studying and helping animals; all of them were changed by the animal they loved. As O'Brien gets close to Wesley, she makes important discoveries about owl behavior, intelligence, and communication, coining the term "The Way of the Owl" to describe his inclinations: he did not tolerate lies, held her to her promises, and provided unconditional love, though he was not beyond an occasional sulk. When O'Brien develops her own life-threatening illness, the biologist who saved the life of a helpless baby bird is herself rescued from death by the insistent love and courage of this wild animal.theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-44634096332099719492012-05-01T11:27:00.003-07:002012-05-01T11:27:48.710-07:00The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein<div>
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Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. </div>
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On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, ZoË, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man. </div>
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A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, <i>The Art of Racing in the Rain</i> is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it. </div>
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Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow.<br />
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This improbable story of Christopher's quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-12703741635429998462012-02-29T18:21:00.000-08:002012-02-29T18:21:48.370-08:00The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddjp8dRgGS9mB4xKLDh_SKTz3pSRhXzmJxBH0khk1-2jdONvk_xbd1LcMXMCuZy1DyXqpObIa73RqUIEOk1kw9x1HnlidJ9uGtCtDyjXMpn5kpSsa8G8E2hor2Y5UYeciSQIa1RagzYc1/s1600/the-book-thief.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddjp8dRgGS9mB4xKLDh_SKTz3pSRhXzmJxBH0khk1-2jdONvk_xbd1LcMXMCuZy1DyXqpObIa73RqUIEOk1kw9x1HnlidJ9uGtCtDyjXMpn5kpSsa8G8E2hor2Y5UYeciSQIa1RagzYc1/s320/the-book-thief.jpg" width="207" /></a><span id="freeText12148542803360754377"></span><br />
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .<br />
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Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.<br />
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This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.<br />
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</span>theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-12145992201952651262012-01-31T11:55:00.000-08:002012-01-31T11:55:12.863-08:00The Last Dickens, by Matthew Pearl<div class="box with-bullets product-commentary-overview ajax-loaded" data-bn-widget-name="product-commentary-overview" id="product-commentary-overview-2"><section id="yui_3_4_1_1_1328039408419_3890"> <div class="fade-to-height box" data-bn-match-height="#product-commentary-overview-2 aside" id="yui_3_4_1_1_1328039408419_1892" style="right: auto;"><div id="yui_3_4_1_1_1328039408419_3894"></div><div class="bucket" id="ps-content"><div class="content"> <div id="outer_postBodyPS" style="height: auto; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;"> <div id="postBodyPS" style="overflow: hidden;"> <div>In his most enthralling novel yet, the critically acclaimed author Matthew Pearl reopens one of literary history’s greatest mysteries. <i>The Last Dickens </i>is a tale filled with the dazzling twists and turns, the unerring period details, and the meticulous research that thrilled readers of the bestsellers <i>The Dante Club</i> and <i>The Poe Shadow.</i></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDt9qAsQQMw9lgsXO0q7QY0omRhlRxyRmF8GNt3Lkg1a5bnBwYxI7geAxDh__YV2lnnm6Lz3G9DNqsZIInjXD_PBzLqNymbtkjFsjwmObtnz5vTHcBIgFVIFT6IxoD9SaHLbvINvJGv4tm/s1600/dickens_paperback_front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDt9qAsQQMw9lgsXO0q7QY0omRhlRxyRmF8GNt3Lkg1a5bnBwYxI7geAxDh__YV2lnnm6Lz3G9DNqsZIInjXD_PBzLqNymbtkjFsjwmObtnz5vTHcBIgFVIFT6IxoD9SaHLbvINvJGv4tm/s320/dickens_paperback_front.jpg" width="206" /></a><br />
Boston, 1870. When news of Charles Dickens’s untimely death reaches the office of his struggling American publisher, Fields & Osgood, partner James Osgood sends his trusted clerk Daniel Sand to await the arrival of Dickens’s unfinished novel. But when Daniel’s body is discovered by the docks and the manuscript is nowhere to be found, Osgood must embark on a transatlantic quest to unearth the novel that he hopes will save his venerable business and reveal Daniel’s killer.<br />
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Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, <em>Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet</em> is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. In Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us of the power of forgiveness and the human heart.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>theEclecticHobbyisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15381367099819317686noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3242881104481199413.post-57716129832015827082011-08-27T15:46:00.000-07:002011-08-30T05:05:05.844-07:00Welcome to the Online Family Book Club<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzTa0n8tkXEc1MvOhC5ym4J7yNkrzdUW10ZBTFP8A8npngo1LNbpOwIygilekaYiNAzxEnQKoQc9VFh-gk4ieufpPnBwt_PlYXWnHdlxhROb_pmjJhKZ8R0VLr7xwPVDzQaKdanU86w2K/s1600/book+picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzTa0n8tkXEc1MvOhC5ym4J7yNkrzdUW10ZBTFP8A8npngo1LNbpOwIygilekaYiNAzxEnQKoQc9VFh-gk4ieufpPnBwt_PlYXWnHdlxhROb_pmjJhKZ8R0VLr7xwPVDzQaKdanU86w2K/s200/book+picture.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Planning to begin in 2012. Please email me at gwillia at gmail dot com if you would like to join. The months for choosing a book will be assigned on a rolling basis and subject to change until December. I will post the covers and book description at the beginning of the month, and members can comment throughout the month as they finish the book. It should be a good way to keep in touch and find some new good books!</span><br />
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