HollyK

@HollyK (29)

United States • Age 59

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Do You Have Many Books at Home Unread?

wondericequeen @wondericequeen (7876) • Hong Kong 16 Sep 07

Was checking out my book shelf earlier and as usual, I found a bunch of books forgotten and unread sitting there. I guess I really need to catch up with my readings again during my career break or at night time. *laughs* (that's...

books unread

new books

reading

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HollyK Oh Yes! I have many books that I haven't read yet and a list of others that I haven't bought or read yet. I have a bit of a problem with buying books. I love used book stores and library sales and can never leave one without an armful. So as a result I have...

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Authors who don't write their own books

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 8 Sep 07

What do you think of authors who don't write their own books? For instance, recently, I heard that James Patterson has a team who writes his books. He does still write one of his series himself. When I purchase a book by an...

authors who dont write their own books

best selling authors

teams of writers

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HollyK I almost don't want to know this. I have my favorite authors and would be very disappointed to find out that it could have been several different people. It has always seemed to me that every writer has their own style and sound to their work, I find it hard...

9 Sep 07

Sue Grafton - F is for Fugitive

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 6 Sep 07

I have read a few of her books before this one... A is for Alibi B (can't remember what B is for) C is for Corpse D is for Deadbeat I skipped E I just don't happen to have it. These books were given to me. The first...

detective novels

f is for fugitive

sue grafton

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HollyK I love Sue Grafton and have read all of the series. I am eagerly awaiting T. I also like Janet Evanovich, but the characters are so different that they are a nice change of pace from each other. Stephanie Plum in the Evanovich novels is comical and a little...

8 Sep 07

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A child called "It"

devilsangel @devilsangel (1817) • United States 3 Sep 07

I just finished the most provoctive and profound book ever. It is called A child called "It". The book is about a boy who spent the greater part of his youth being abused and tormented by his mother. It is a true story and one of...

overcomming adversity

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HollyK This book is on my loooong list of books that I want to read. It was reccommended to me by my teenage children who found it through one of their teachers. My trying to be supercool teenage boy was brought to tears by this book, so I really must read it...guess...

4 Sep 07

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Read the novel or watch the movie?

mermaid911 @mermaid911 (798) • Philippines 4 Sep 07

There are some novels that have been brought to the silver screen. Stories like Harry Potter, Pelican Brief and many more. For those of you who got to read the book and watch the movie, too, which do you think was better? Do you...

books

movies

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HollyK It seems that the consensus is read the books first then see the movie. I agree. Some writers use alot of what the character is thinking instead of actually speaking. That's not easy to do in a movie unless you want the character talking to himself through the...

4 Sep 07

Banned Books!

Riptide @Riptide (2756) • United States 31 Aug 07

After I posted my last topic, I browsed the site from where I got inspired for my last topic some more, and I came across a link that said Banned Books. Curious me had to click and I was shocked and surprised. It said baneed...

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HollyK Yes it was definitely the language in the book that caused them to become challenged. It happened in Mark Twain's time as well, but he thanked the people banning it because it increased his sales. The thing that kills me is that you cannot have a discussion...

2 Sep 07

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Burn all the books!

Riptide @Riptide (2756) • United States 31 Aug 07

Just let me get a few years supply first lol. Ok, in all seriousness now. I don't want books to be burned, but my point is, would anybody really notice? Whatever happened to reading? I barely ever see anybody with a book in...

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HollyK My mom was the same way when it came to buying books. She would always say no to toys, but never books. So when I was a kid I always had my nose stuck in a book and wound up reading things that were not intended for my age. I'm probably the only kid in my...

1 Sep 07

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Owen Wilson no longer a good actor?

sunshinecup @sunshinecup (7871) 30 Aug 07

It has been mentioned many times, which is disgusting, but I understand actors are a commodity and less of a person now adays, that Owen Wilson’s value as an actor may be tarnished by the latest news of his possible suicide...

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HollyK The only thing that I thought when I heard the news was how very sad it was. I would not look at him any differently except to hope that he is working to resolve his problems and getting better. There are other actors out there that have revealed a bit too...

31 Aug 07

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What is the best small breed dog to own? Any ideas?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 30 Aug 07

Since I had to give up my ferrets...long story which I'm not going into because I'll get too depressed...I'm thinking about getting a small dog. I'll be pushing the rules on my lease but I've been looking into laws and there are...

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HollyK My little baby is a chihuahua and rat terrier mix. He looks like a chihuahua except for his coloring. Everyone thinks he's a jack russell puppy. I have to say "no, he's a four year old dog not a puppy." He weighs just 5 pounds. He's only yappy in the house...

31 Aug 07

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used car dealers/help please

punlonnjack @punlonnjack (1308) • United States 24 Aug 07

have you ever got into a bad deal..i just got a truck with no money down and drove it two days when the clutch and several other vital parts went wrong with it.not only am i paying 20 % interest but they want their first payment....

car dealer

car dealers

used car

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HollyK I had a similar situation a few years ago. Bought a car, three days later the transmission went. I unfortunately had no warranty and my state has no lemon law. I went to the dealership and tried to have a conversation with the guy that sold me the car, but I...

25 Aug 07

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Do you Prefer Cats or Dogs?

LightninStrike @LightninStrike (5915) • Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 15 Aug 07

I have friends who prefer dogs, but then i have others who say that cats give way less work, are smarter and do what they want, so they prefer them. I personally don't know...i love certain breeds of dogs, and some cats are...

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HollyK I have always been a cat person up until I met my Rocky. I have two beautiful brother cats, they are pure black with beautiful gleaming coats and green eyes. One of them is excessively attached to me and is always in my lap and strokes my face when I look down...

15 Aug 07

The News is terrible today!

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 14 Aug 07

A woman kills herself and her 2 kids; a bridge collapses in China; flooding in North Korea; a Russian train is derailed and many injured; hurricane and earthquake in Hawaii; a man barges into a church in Missouri and opens fire...

news

tragedy

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HollyK And what about the guy that is suing 1 800 Flowers because after he sent his girlfriend flowers they sent a "thanks for your business" card to his house. Unfortunately his wife got the card and called them. He's now suing for 1.5 million dollars. Don't know...

14 Aug 07

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China Holding America's Feet to Fire

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 10 Aug 07

Our government has made it known that it is not satisfied with the quality of many of the goods currently being imported from China. As a response to possible sanctions China has threatened to ruin our economy. How did things get...

china holding americas feet to fire

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HollyK Isn't that amazing that the response to a complaint about not just poor quality but dangerously poor quality products is to ruin our economy. I would say that the free market would be able to settle this situation, really, would many people given the news...

11 Aug 07

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