Libertine: On the Prowl

Vidi, vici, veni -- I saw, I conquered, I came. _______________________________________________________________

Current Booklist

This is the book I'm currently reading, which is the fifth of a currently ten book series known collectively as The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. The main character is a private detective, who is also a wizard. I came upon this series awhile back when looking for books that would appeal to adult Harry Potter fans. And this series fits the bill nicely, while also appealing to fans of more traditional detective novels.

Following below are a few books I hope to read soon.

The 18th book in John Sandford's Lucas Davenport mystery series

Escape by Carolyn Jessop

This is a tell-all memoir from a former member of the FLDS church.

Beyond Straight and Gay Marriage by Nancy Polikoff
The Publisher's Weekly blurb sums this book up best:

Polikoff, who has taught, litigated and written about family law, civil procedure and sexuality for more than 30 years, deftly argues that the law's narrow definitions of family and marriage no longer work in today's society—not just for the LGBT community but the country at large. With many households following untraditional family models, Polikoff says, we need to look at ways the law can change to value all families beyond those created by marriage, including same and different-sexed, married and unmarried couples. Polikoff draws on legal history and contemporary (often eye-opening) court cases to make her argument. Topics such as inheritance, tax consequences, workers' compensation death benefits, social security, probate, adoption and health care, plus their impact the diversity of today's family units are simplified for the reader. Polikoff wades through legislation and legalese with style and substance, plus a touch of flair. Impeccably researched, the book offers an evocative read that takes in the full breadth of the issues affecting marriages and avoids pedantry while remaining persuasive.

I'd be curious to know what my readers are reading and planning to read in the near future.

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03:54, 2008-May-17 .. Posted by birdsnest

read all the dresden file books.
just finished small favors last month.
also read all his fury books. those are really good.
started reading laurel k hamilton. which the dresden files owe a huge debt too.
they are very very similar.
read a couple of star wars books.
a couple of bret easton ellison books.
plus a bunch of comics like lucifer, bone and ultimate xmen/fantastic four.
also have some more star wars books on hold at the library.
oh and the newest greg rucka book.
:)

Let's see...

05:36, 2008-May-17 .. Posted by indigomoonarts

When i get a chance..
In the middle of A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle,
The Perricone Promise, Simple Abundance,The Self-Hypnosis diet, the Celestine Prophecy. Just finished up
Into the Wild, Three Cups of Tea and Eat, Pray and Love.
Also reading about Copyright and Fair Use law for my online class...
much better than math!!

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06:57, 2008-May-17 .. Posted by LauriesAsylum

I've read "Escape" and there is another book out now called "Stolen Innocence" by another young woman from that ranch. I hope to purchase that soon.

Right now I'm reading "Stolen Lives" about a woman from Morocco who spent 20 years in a prison.

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08:41, 2008-May-17 .. Posted by littleMissConfused

I haven't had time to read lately, but I want to get some books before I go in for surgery. If i have to sit around and do nothing for a while i might as well make the most of it! I think I will try to find The Dresden Files at our library.

My Reads

01:33, 2008-May-18 .. Posted by itsmylife

The only thing I've been reading lately are my text books; Foundations of Financial Management at the moment. I also picked up What Color is Your Parachute on recommendation of a former co-worker to help with my job hunting.