Manchester and other things

[sitonmyinterface]

A musical artist from very close to where I live had a shitty concert ending when a suicide bomber hit the venue and killed over 20 people; many of them children, and many still missing. No news of any affiliation with terrorist organizations at this time, or motive, but the fact remains that it happened and pretty much renders any "reasoning" behind it null and void.

I rewatched part 1 of the new Twin Peaks and it is definitely worth repeating this episodes after going through once. It gives perspective and makes this a little less bonkers (if that is possible of a Lynch film). I plan on watching the rest of the episodes as time permits.

I have been reading books less than 100 pages to help keep up with my challenge on Goodreads. Do you think that is cheating? I mean they are books. Those among them are:



That about covers it; two of these are still in process. Not sure what to move onto next. What are you reading?

Comments

[ghostwire]

i don't think that's cheating. i mean, a book is a book, right?

(actually i have the same reasoning: i've been reading a lot of poetry books, which goes by at a steady clip. they're still books, though!)

i've been meaning to watch twin peaks. i can't believe i haven't done so already...

[sitonmyinterface]

I also have weird reasoning between the written word and an audio book. I feel like that is not considered "reading" lol. It's "listening".

Get a quiet time to yourself and watch it! Also, you really benefit when watching more than once.

[tjoel2]

I heard about that concert bombing. What's so odd is that is the plot of a Stephen King book. Kind of freaky.

I don't think it's cheating at all to read shorter books to meet your goal!

[whatarewordsfor]

Funny on Purpose: a definitive guide to an unpredictable career in comedy. By... some guy.

[sitonmyinterface]

Thanks! I had to abandon Flatland. I cant read in 1 dimension.

[sabraka]

No way is that cheating. You've set yourself a mighty goal, grrl! Do you think listening audio book style is considered cheating?

[sitonmyinterface]

I am on the fence if it is truly cheating as apparently the same area of the brain is affected, but I don't think it's considered "reading" since it is listening. So I do think it's cheating but also not, because you could join a book group and be able to fully participate, haha.

[sabraka]

haha okay I guess it's just not technically or literally reading then :P That's interesting about it effecting the brain the same. I like it 'cause it allows me to work or do whatever simultaneously.

[sitonmyinterface]

It's just me being silly, I personally cannot concentrate on them easily unless I am literally driving or something. I would probably be eating them up, if so.

To your brain, audio books aren't "cheating"

[sabraka]

Oh yeah, really good for long drives :)

That's a great article, thanks for linking it! READING > LISTENING = "…a hangover from prior school experiences." I do recall feeling pretty proud & excited for myself earning those stickers back then! Perhaps cheating will be when in the future, we are able to straight download books & information into our brains; Matrix style. @_@

[october_rain]

I'm still chipping away at "Wuthering Heights". Been so busy lately.

[sitonmyinterface]

Is it holding your interest?

[october_rain]

Yes it is, thankfully. I am just really stretched on having time to read much. Or when I do get time to read than my mind is quiet enough to be able to focus well. Also, it is dense reading.

[beautyizdead]

I think it's cheating when it's a book on tape. Lol. A person isn't reading the book but more just listening to it. I'd read the books and put a voice to everyone's voice as I picture it and I think someone reading you book isn't the same.

What is your goal on Goodreads? I think mine is like 65 books. I was going to go for 100 but I don't think I have that much time free.

[sitonmyinterface]

I am going to a 100 and I am making it by the skin of my teeth. I try to read in the evenings a lot. I find it hard to do so with the physical copies now, which I love. It's easier to take e-books on the go.

musical artist? hehehe

[beachglass]

I've been reading a lot of poetry. does that count for anything?
trying to inspire my creative writing :D

Re: musical artist? hehehe

[sitonmyinterface]

Of course :)

Re: musical artist? hehehe

[beachglass]

grand ! :))

[smile_n_cuddle]

I am so very sorry about Manchester. The world is a dark and strange place. My heart goes out to you :-(

[sitonmyinterface]

Oh no worries, I don't live there. But yes, horrible :(

[smile_n_cuddle]

Oh good! Yes, so sad.

[hfzdreams]

I didn't feel that Julian Barnes's book was worthy of the Boomer Prize. I think it was the ending I didn't like. I only read erotica nowadays, as I'm too depressed and lonely to concentrate on anything else.

[sitonmyinterface]

Haha aww, you must have other interests :) I used to read a lot of erotica, but it got boring. Shit has to get weird for me to enjoy erotic elements.