What I'm Reading This Week (Nov.17)
Quote de jour
"Without a library in heaven, it would be hell."
~L.M.W.
The place where everyone knows my name isn't a bar, it's a library. My nick-name at my library is the magazine junkie. Fine, I've been called worse. I'm embarrassed at the raised eyebrows when they see me filling up or emptying my large canvas bag but at least I recycle. Some weeks are worse, like this week. I could barley lift my Santa sack and waddle over to the car. If there was an Olympic sport for book carrying, I'd be a shoe-in. Exercise aside, the truth is, there will be more scanning than reading this week. Life has a rude way of getting me away from my reading sometimes. This is only half of the load. I'll post the other half on Sunday.
My favorite New York magazine, aside from the New Yorker is New York. It's a must read whether you live in New York or are visiting . I especially like the restaurant reviews.
Obama continues to be on just about every cover. The magic number is 01.20.09. The headers are telling. "You don't have to be thin". Thank-you Oprah. Is that because she no longer is? "Spend Less." Um, do we have any choice? Obama paraphernalia is selling like mad. The cover with the baby in an Obama onesie is cute or is it? Is it right for adults to make their non-verbal infants walking billboards for political views?
Travel and Leisure sums up my wish list for Christmas and mantra for living. Smithsonian has a gorgeous cover about an ugly subject. As much as I love fish, I'm eating less of our finned friends. The truth is our once bountiful oceans are depleted. To find out what is or isn't endangered check out http://www.seafoodchoices.com
Two books this week. I'm already loving
Turning Tables, (their spiffy web site is http://www.turning-tables.com )a chick-lit toned novel about waitressing in New York. It's written by Heather and Rose MacDowell who not only are not only gorgeous twins( a publicist's dream), but spent five years waiting tables, unwittingly gathering fodder for this juicy book. I am a strong believer in tipping well. I suspect I'll be even more so, after I finish this behind-the-scenes tell all.
I picked up the pocket-sized Body Language 101 by David Lambert and flipped through the heavily illustrated 'how to' book. Who wouldn't want to learn more about how to know when someone is lying or what they're thinking? Non-verbal communication has always fascinated me. I've read lots on the subject but I'm always willing to learn more. This new book looks like a perfect primer especially when venturing into foreign countries. Some body language is obvious but some gestures in North America might have an opposite meaning in another country. It would be useful reading enroute overseas. Maybe even save your life.
"Without a library in heaven, it would be hell."
~L.M.W.
The place where everyone knows my name isn't a bar, it's a library. My nick-name at my library is the magazine junkie. Fine, I've been called worse. I'm embarrassed at the raised eyebrows when they see me filling up or emptying my large canvas bag but at least I recycle. Some weeks are worse, like this week. I could barley lift my Santa sack and waddle over to the car. If there was an Olympic sport for book carrying, I'd be a shoe-in. Exercise aside, the truth is, there will be more scanning than reading this week. Life has a rude way of getting me away from my reading sometimes. This is only half of the load. I'll post the other half on Sunday.
My favorite New York magazine, aside from the New Yorker is New York. It's a must read whether you live in New York or are visiting . I especially like the restaurant reviews.
Obama continues to be on just about every cover. The magic number is 01.20.09. The headers are telling. "You don't have to be thin". Thank-you Oprah. Is that because she no longer is? "Spend Less." Um, do we have any choice? Obama paraphernalia is selling like mad. The cover with the baby in an Obama onesie is cute or is it? Is it right for adults to make their non-verbal infants walking billboards for political views?
Travel and Leisure sums up my wish list for Christmas and mantra for living. Smithsonian has a gorgeous cover about an ugly subject. As much as I love fish, I'm eating less of our finned friends. The truth is our once bountiful oceans are depleted. To find out what is or isn't endangered check out http://www.seafoodchoices.comTwo books this week. I'm already loving
Turning Tables, (their spiffy web site is http://www.turning-tables.com )a chick-lit toned novel about waitressing in New York. It's written by Heather and Rose MacDowell who not only are not only gorgeous twins( a publicist's dream), but spent five years waiting tables, unwittingly gathering fodder for this juicy book. I am a strong believer in tipping well. I suspect I'll be even more so, after I finish this behind-the-scenes tell all.
I picked up the pocket-sized Body Language 101 by David Lambert and flipped through the heavily illustrated 'how to' book. Who wouldn't want to learn more about how to know when someone is lying or what they're thinking? Non-verbal communication has always fascinated me. I've read lots on the subject but I'm always willing to learn more. This new book looks like a perfect primer especially when venturing into foreign countries. Some body language is obvious but some gestures in North America might have an opposite meaning in another country. It would be useful reading enroute overseas. Maybe even save your life.
I love New Yorker. Did you ever read Adam Gopnik? His parents were at McGill. How I HATE his father. His mother looked SO young, except after her 6th child - she aged about 20 years.
Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnik - you WON'T REGRET IT. Bookstores.
I am reading Girl, Interrupted - read it last night
and also
Unpacking the Boxes by Donald Hall.
20 Romance books and others.
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Yes, absolutely and I'll look for his book. Thanks for the recommendation.
Saw the film, didn't read the book. Let me know how you like it.
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