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Linthead
Published Feb. 24, 2010
What are you reading? “Linthead: Growing Up in a Carolina Cotton Mill Village" by Wilt Browning. I picked it up in a thrift store. I was a linthead at one time — when I was 17, ...
Guns, Germs, and Steel
Published Jan. 27, 2010
What are you reading? “Guns, Germs & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond. My wife gave it to me. Basically, [the author] asks the question, ‘Why did the Spanish conquer the Aztecs and ...
As a Man Thinketh
Published Dec. 23, 2009
What are you reading? “I just got a book by James Allen called As a Man Thinketh. The main thing in it is that your thoughts pretty much determine the outcome of your life. If you’re ...
War as They Knew It
Published Nov. 24, 2009
What are you reading? “War As They Knew It: Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, and America in a Time of Unrest, by Michael Rosenberg. It’s about ... More Post a comment
The Fabric of Faithfulness
Published Nov. 4, 2009
What are you reading? “The Fabric of Faithfulness, by Stephen Garber.” Tell me about it. “I’m trying to remember the subtitle — I think it’s ... More Post a comment
Chick Lit
Published Sept. 23, 2009
What are you reading? Megan: “This summer, I’ve been reading a lot of chick-lit — books about girls and their adventures with their careers and ... More Comments (71)
The Art of War
Published Aug. 26, 2009
What are you reading? “The Art Of War, by Sun Tzu. I was joining the Marines, and I was in here for a book on ... More Comments (6)
The Pretend Wife
Published July 29, 2009
What are you currently reading? “As usual, I’m reading too many books at once. I’m reading Lost by Jacqueline Davies — it’s a new YA ... More Post a comment
Twilight Series
Published June 24, 2009
What are you reading? “I just started the first book of the The Twilight Series. My sister has been telling me to read them. I’m ... More Post a comment
Because of Romek
Published May 27, 2009
What are you reading? “Because of Romek, by David Faber. It’s a Holocaust memoir. David Faber is a Holocaust survivor, and he lives in San ... More Post a comment
Exit Here
Published April 22, 2009
What are you reading? “Exit Here. by Jason Myers.” Tell me about it. “It’s kind of his life story. He was in Minnesota, and instead ... More Post a comment
Ms. Hempel Chronicles
Published March 25, 2009
Sarah Shun-lien Bynum’s first novel, Madeleine Is Sleeping, was nominated for a National Book Award. Her second, Ms. Hempel Chronicles, was a finalist for the ... More Post a comment
Sister Carrie and The Magic Mountain
Published Feb. 25, 2009
What are you reading? “Sister Carrie, by Theodore Dreiser.” Tell me about the plot. “It’s about a young girl who moves to Chicago around 1890. ... More Comment (1)
Breaking Dawn
Published Jan. 28, 2009
What are you reading? “Breaking Dawn [by Stephenie Meyer]. It’s the fourth installment in the Twilight series.” Tell me about it. “I’m only about 20 ... More Post a comment
The Ten Roads to Riches
Published Dec. 23, 2008
What are you reading? “The Ten Roads to Riches, by Ken Fisher. Also, 50 Prosperity Classics, by Tom Butler-Bowdon. And Seinology, by Tim Delaney.” Tell ... More Post a comment
Black Hawk Down
Published Nov. 25, 2008
What are you reading? “Black Hawk Down". I saw the movie a while ago and wasn’t that interested, but a friend of mine who’s big ... More Comments (2)
The Four Agreements
Published Oct. 22, 2008
What are you reading? “It’s a book called The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz. At first, I didn’t ... More Comment (1)
Breaking Dawn
Published Sept. 24, 2008
What are you reading? “Breaking Dawn, by Stephenie Meyer.” What’s it about? “It’s a romance novel about a young woman, Bella, and a vampire, Edward. ... More Post a comment
Guitar: Music History Players
Published Aug. 27, 2008
What are you reading? “Guitar: Music History Players by Richard Chapman. It’s a history of guitar players and of the guitar itself. It goes through ... More Post a comment
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Published July 23, 2008
What are you reading? “Right now, I’m reading Prehospital Emergency Care. It’s the textbook I need to study to become an EMT. It’s actually interesting. ... More Post a comment
The Writing Class
Published June 25, 2008
What have you written? “One collection of short stories: Jenny and the Jaws of Life, published by Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin’s Press, in 1987; ... More Post a comment
Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction
Published May 28, 2008
What book are you currently reading? What page are you on? “Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Gowers. I’m on page 32.” What do ... More Post a comment
The Lion's Drum
Published April 23, 2008
What have you written? “‘The Lion's Drum - A Retelling of an African Folktale.’ It’s the retelling of an African folktale. It’s available at talesalive.com, ... More Post a comment
Practicing the Presence
Published April 16, 2008
What book are you reading? “Practicing the Presence: The Inspirational Guide to Regaining Meaning and a Sense of Purpose in Your Life by Joel S. ... More Post a comment
The Attack
Published April 9, 2008
What book are you currently reading? “I’m reading a lot of books. I generally read about three or four a week. One is called The ... More Post a comment
The Good Samaritan
Published April 2, 2008
What are you writing? “The book I’m currently writing is called The Good Samaritan.” Tell me about it. “His name is Sam Mollusk, and he’s ... More Post a comment
Presumption of Death
Published March 26, 2008
What book are you currently reading? “Presumption of Death, by Perri O’Shaughnessy.” Tell me about the book. “It is a legal thriller. It is about ... More Post a comment
The Art of Voice Acting
Published March 19, 2008
What is the title of your book? “The Art of Voice Acting, Third Edition: The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over.” Tell me about ... More Post a comment
Odd Thomas
Published March 12, 2008
What book are you reading? “I just finished Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz.” Tell me about it. “It’s about this guy who has kind of ... More Post a comment
Loving Frank
Published March 5, 2008
What are you currently reading? “The most recent book I read was Loving Frank — it’s a novel by Nancy Horan.” Tell me about it. ... More Post a comment
Counterclockwise
Published Feb. 27, 2008
What’s the name of your book? “Counterclockwise.” Tell me about it. “It’s a combination of alternate history and science fiction because there’s some time travel ... More Post a comment
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
Published Feb. 20, 2008
What are you currently reading? “I’m reading Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto, by Chuck Klosterman.” Tell me about it. “It’s not ... More Comments (2)
Writing Ottonius
Published Feb. 13, 2008
What are you writing? “I’m writing a fantasy/horror/conspiracy novel that takes place during the Fourth and Fifth Crusades: Ottonius, which is a very, very old ... More Post a comment
Eat, Pray, Love
Published Feb. 6, 2008
What are you reading? “Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert.” Tell me about it. “It’s about Gilbert’s journey. At the beginning of the book, she ... More Post a comment
Waterman's Eye
Published Jan. 30, 2008
What’s the title of your book? “Waterman's Eye. The term ‘waterman’ is from the ‘20s and ‘30s. It was applied to gentlemen who ran the ... More Post a comment
Life of Pi
Published Jan. 23, 2008
What book are you currently reading? What page are you on? “WATERMAN'S EYE Emil Sigler-Surfing San Diego to San Onofre 1928-1940 by Yann Martel. I ... More Post a comment
All That Isn't Singing
Published Jan. 16, 2008
What are you writing? “A novel. I’ve been working on it, it was three years in December. And I’m almost done with the second draft: ... More Post a comment
Keeping Faith
Published Jan. 9, 2008
What are you reading? “Keeping Faith: A Novel (P.S.), by Jodi Picoult.” Tell me about it. “It’s about a lady who is getting a divorce, ... More Post a comment
The History of Christendom
Published Jan. 2, 2008
What book are you currently reading? “The History of Christendom, which is actually a series of six books. Only five are published — I’m waiting ... More Comment (1)
The Kite Runner
Published Dec. 27, 2007
What are you reading? "I just finished The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. A friend gave it to me as a birthday present. I haven't ... More Post a comment
Moon Pies and Movie Stars
Published Dec. 20, 2007
What's the name of your book? "Moon Pies and Movie Stars" Tell me about it. "It's about the owner of a six-lane bowling alley in ... More Post a comment
Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Published Dec. 13, 2007
What are you currently reading? "I mostly read textbooks because I'm a business student. I just finished Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, ... More Post a comment
Presidential Trivia
Published Dec. 6, 2007
What's your latest book? Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, Foibles, and Firsts of Our American Presidents." Why did you write it? "The fun for ... More Post a comment
The Best American Science Writing 2007
Published Nov. 29, 2007
What book are you currently reading? "It's a collection of best science writing from 2007 [The Best American Science Writing 2007 (Best American Science Writing)]. ... More Post a comment
Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000
Published Nov. 21, 2007
Name: Chris Cokley Age: 26 Occupation: Employee at Panera bread Neighborhood: Point Loma Where Interviewed: Borders in the gaslamp What are you reading now? "Battlefield ... More Post a comment
Rilke on Death and Other Oddities
Published Nov. 15, 2007
Name: John Mood Age: 75 Occupation: retired/writer Neighborhood: Ocean Beach Where Interviewed: at his home What are you writing? "I have a new book out ... More Post a comment
The Grace Awakening
Published Nov. 8, 2007
Name: Moe Occupation: Navy Diesel mechanic Neighborhood: Downtown Where Interviewed: Koi Pond, Balboa Park What book are you currently reading? What page are you on? ... More Post a comment
Three to Get Deadly
Published Nov. 1, 2007
Name: Crystal Occupation: Tourist/Former recruitment consultant Neighborhood: London, England Where Interviewed: Outside the San Diego Natural History Museum What book are you currently reading? What ... More Post a comment
The River of Doubt
Published Oct. 25, 2007
Name: Randy Wilson Occupation: High School Counselor Neighborhood: Encinitas Where Interviewed: The Coffee Bean, Carlsbad What book are you currently reading? What page are you ... More Post a comment
Dune Messiah
Published Oct. 18, 2007
Name: Diana Snyder Age: 22 Occupation: Starbucks barista/student Neighborhood: Clairemont Mesa Where Interviewed: San Diego City College What are you currently reading? "Dune Messiah by ... More Post a comment
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
Published Oct. 4, 2007
Name: Michael Yates Occupation: I.T./Comms for the navy & drummer Neighborhood: Kensington Where Interviewed: San Diego Coffee, Tea & Spice IN Kensington What book are ... More Post a comment
Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking
Published Sept. 27, 2007
Name: Serge rey Age: 40 Occupation: Professor at Sdsu Neighborhood: La Mesa Where Interviewed: Cosmos coffee house, La mesa What book are you currently reading? ... More Post a comment
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