100 Books in 1 Year - 2005

Decent book, although lacking any real new discoveries for me. Because I have a yearly subscription to American Heritage and other magazines, as well as have read numerous American History novelty books, nothing came as a surprise. THis though is a good anthology of the variety of crazy characters that have held our executive branch over the centuries, for those how have not heard all the stories. Decent read.

Funniest Shakespeare comedy I've ever read. Required reading for a Shakespear class I eventually would driop because of it's 8 am start time.

1000 dates with a 1000 American men through classified ads. Wait, why the hell did I read this??? Seemed like a funny concept, I guess. Maybe I was just trying to investigate what it took to impress a British author/socalite. Yet, the stories mainly portrayed the author to be a bitch- finding flaws in every male she met and mainly blaming it on their American raising. How about blaming it on the fact that you tried to meet them through personals in a newspaper? Anyways if you are female, I can see you might find this funny, and if you are the type that watches Sex In The City this book is for you. No spectacular writing here, not even many stories that now stick in my head. Glad I only paid a buck for it.

Resource read. Case closed.

Required read for my Color class at OCCC. I did not appreciate having required reading for an art class, though when wrapping up my projects, I found it beyond helpful and I could tell this was a textbook to keep for life and refer back to periodically. Sums up color as a tool very well.

Although too long, this textbook was eye-opening and very relevant to today's everchanging environmental world. This text was paired up with a class I took at OCCC, which became one of my favorites. Wright goes into the past and hypothesises into the furture to maek a complete picture of the world and it's resources. Unlike most texts for college, this became a casual, enjoyable read. A lot of knowledge and wisdom presented.

Extremely hilarious book, although sometimes saddening. Some have said this captures the collective subconscious of America, and seeing that I cannot get into that subconscious itself, I would tend to believe this is, in fact, the closest one might get. You wouldn't be able to put this book down, whether you're done with it or not. Beyond intriguing and a perfect coffee table book. Thanks for the gift Beck.

One of the most revisted books in my collection. Never spend over one full sleepless night reading it, because i can never seem to put it down. Anyways, I hope that one day I may aspire to Thompson's work and life and be the characters in my own stories. Thank you Raol Duke, you are an inspiration. Hated to see you go. No Rest in Peace ...unless you want it man. Have fun.

A perpetual gift from my father's bookshelf, this book has been arduous in the past. Now that I know more about the time period and cultures, I feel I gained more from the actual story. What is sad is that this novel is lost in American History....not so many people I know have read it. And unfortunately some of the landmarks in the book are now plowed over with dams and mini-malls. I guess the book, embodies the spirit of it's fading characters.

I figured I couldn't give 3 five star ratings in a row, but this might be worthy of it. Though this just solidified my goals and aspirations, it gave me a definitive starting point, a clear set of mantra (which I should probably follow more often), and valuable government and web resources to overcome obstacles. I mean no one has to convince you that living your life for yourself and not for some corporation is a good thing, they have to convince you it's a feasible thing. And I believe. Oh, I believe. And this book helps that belief not be so far-fetched. A must.

Good stories. Soothingly predictable. Required reading for my Short Story class.

Want to understand the collectibles and antiques arena? What to get in on it? Want it in one conscise volume? Here it is. Very insightful, very enjoyable to read. Required reading for my Online Buisness class.

Wow, I wish I had sold as much as this lady. Even further, I wish I had come up with such a book first, after selling as much as her. This book made me realize I have to push forward with my plan, rather than dallying, reading books like this.

Published just after 9/11, this book is filled with flowery patriotism that sometimes goes unbacked. It also contains some very profound viewpoints on what it means to be an American. As this is authored by Americans of all kinds, you find writers of all kinds- some very worthy of one's time, others not so much. Some real great essays by: Desi Arnaz Jr, son of Lucielle Ball and Desi Arnaz; Anita Diamant, author and journalist; Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King and Gunta Krasts-Voutyras, immigrant textile artist.

Some real good poetry, some real bad poetry. What is great about a book like this, is it becomes an introduction to writers that suite oneself. Mixed with timeless inspirational quotes and tips for writers, this is a great book to read when you have limited time.

It is a shame this wonderful woman passed away; she truely brings art to life. Here she explores 6 of America's greatest museums, selectinga wide variety of known artists and unknown. Having only been to two of those she wrote about, I must say she picked fine pieces. And she only made me that much more anxious to see the rest.

I was very surprised ow much I could relate to and enjoy this book. A seriously truthful, raw poet, Hall, in my opinion, will be what is published in required reading in colleges in 20 years. The title is suiting, for Hall explores avenues of friendship, love, enphatuation, greed, employment, envy, et al. You name it, it's here- slew and silver-palttered for you to consider.

I have had a strange lust for poetry lately, and this book will not make it stop. Cummings is a unique, a timeless, a pusher, a shover, a whirlwind on the mind and emotions. He makes you think. You connect the dots, with your life-lines as the links between words. Your soul unjumbles the clues. With every poem, I come out more complete, as if I'm filling the voids in myself, not those of the page.

I do not rate Bible books, and haven't ever commented on them. But this book, if you ever have had the fear of God in you, might just reinstill it. A cautious read. Very vivid.

Discovered at the Thrall Used Bookstore, this book seemed like an easy-read, something to pass some time in my busy schedule. I figured i would come out witha brighter outlook on war, and it's eventual end. Although the text is inspiring, it brings no practical end to war, except understanding, which I guess is the only real end, but this fable only shows understanding found under complete desimation. If a fable is to mirror real life, all sides must become charred waste lands before a few small voices from opposing sides perform miracles. Maybe I'm being to much of a realist at the moment, but optimism only goes so far. Maybe the fable is right; once all the world is on their knees, wishing things were different, with nothing to fear because it can't get much worse- maybe then the world can rebuild and start anew, respecting eachother.

A good basic guide. Left with a gain inspiration and a knowledge of how to get glossy magazine paper to stop reflecting so much light when veiwed.