http://gentleread.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Come Read With Me....review what you are reading, share with the Gather community en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:39:39 GMT 2010-01-02T16:39:39Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972472&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace So says Chris Mooney in an opinion piece in the Washington Post today.  Mooney is co-author with marine scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum of "Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:18:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972472&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-02T12:18:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972027&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace I am a longtime Robert Rankin fan with some of the ones I have enjoyed the most being: Nostradamus Ate My Hamster ( 1996 ) The Fandom of the Operator ( 2001 ) The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:40:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972027&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Kimber L. 2010-01-02T04:40:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971869&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace author:  Charles Brokaw Another historical thriller - a new language, five artifacts that should/shouldn't be brought together, Atlantis and the Catholic Church.  Add technology - cell phones, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971869&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2010-01-01T23:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898797&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace As part of the new year's resolution, I set a goal of reading 50 books in 2009. See my post here: Book reading plan in 2009 . Now I gladly report that I reached this goal, and plan to do the same in . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:20:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898797&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Ru Smiln 2010-01-01T19:20:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970195&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Robert Pattison is to star in the Movie 'Remember Me.' It stars himself (as Tyler) , Emilie de Ravin (as his love interest), Pierce Brosnan  (Pattison's character's father), Chris Cooper (the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:24:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970195&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-31T14:24:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970164&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace author Bill Bryson This book was written in 1989, when Bryson was still living in England - and traveled in USA by himself.  He visited many of the lower 48 states, and had sly, clever, cynical, . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:54:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970164&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-31T13:54:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963786&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace You were a shining star that fell too soon. A bright light that went out like a light. A kind person hit by sudden death. Someone your fans and family will miss dearly. To die so young, a misjustice . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:06:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963786&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-26T20:06:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961916&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Bubble Gum Girl Bubble Gum Girl You twist and stretch Just like real life Bubble Gum. Bubble Gum Girl Bubble Gum Girl You handle so much And yet you don't burst. Bubble Gum Girl Bubble Gum girl You . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:38:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961916&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-24T17:38:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961913&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace I’ve been waking in pain Waking Insane I’ve been Crucified by Jesus. Living in a world I hate. Wanting death but getting Nothing but hate from Those who should be My aid. I’ve . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:35:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961913&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-24T17:35:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970080&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Please note that I have nothing against Bella and Edward being together. But there are some factors going against it. Here's a few I picked up from the Book (I also saw the movie, but rather reference . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:43:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970080&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-31T12:43:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969398&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace I really enjoyed Paul Young’s The Shack so when I realized Windblown Media had finally brought out another book I was very keen to read it. Bo’s Café is certainly an interesting . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:16:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969398&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-31T00:16:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968702&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Visit this site below for free coupons. Lots of savings! http://coupons.gather.com/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:54:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968702&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-30T14:54:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967823&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace This video was posted 5 hours ago on Youtube. Click the link below for an exclusive clip of Toy Story 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=667JC_jg3EA Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:59:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967823&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-29T22:59:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968692&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace The official Pro bowl 2010 roster was announced yesterday for the NFL's version of its All-star game in January 2010. The link below will give you further details. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?grpId=3659174697248455&articleId=281474977968223 . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:43:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968692&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-30T14:43:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967941&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace 911 call made by Charlie Sheen's wife is just horrifying. Click the link below to hear it live: http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/crime/2009/12/28/sot.sheen.911.call.aspencopd Sheen was arrested on . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:58:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967941&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-30T00:58:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967814&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Lawyers for the Brazilian relatives of Sean Goldman said they  will push forward. Brazilian family of a 9-year-old boy returned by court order to his U.S. father said they will fight to regain custody. . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:54:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967814&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheena-kay Graham 2009-12-29T22:54:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960303&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace I spend at least 2-3 hours at the library - every day but Sunday. I use their free wi-fi for my netbook computer.  There are about 10 of us who are there daily - some I greet, some I chat with, . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:59:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960303&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-23T13:59:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958453&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Conservatives are ecstatic! Republicans are repulsed! Democrats are rejoiced! Dick Cheney: HUMAN EVENTS' Conservative of the Year   How do you feel about it?     . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:56:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958453&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-22T11:56:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957335&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace She's so negative. She's my friend but I don't like being around her.   When she asks how I am I want to turn around & run   because I know she's going to complain . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:45:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957335&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-21T18:45:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956854&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace author: Geraldine Brooks The library book club was discussing this book the day I returned from vacation.  Although I'd had this on my wishlist, I ended up hearing the discussion BEFORE reading . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:59:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956854&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-21T12:59:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944634&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Most of what I know about World War Two is based on what happened in Europe, or what happened to British and American soldiers abroad. Captive Dreams introduced me to the war at home in America, . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:50:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944634&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-13T05:50:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944630&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace It really wasn’t that long ago that I read the opening scene from Judi Fennell ’s novel, In Over Her Head, in a Gather writing competition. Part of me wondered how mermen and romance . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:44:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944630&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-13T05:44:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944626&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Something from the Nightside starts off in London, England, and one of my favorite authors, Jim Butcher, is quoted on the cover, calling the story “thoroughly entertaining." So with England . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:35:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944626&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-13T05:35:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944623&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Never say Sty is a fun little title. So are the others in this Kendra Ballentyne, Pet-Sitter Mystery series by Linda O. Johnston— Sit, Stay, Slay; Fine-Feathered Death; Nothing to Fear but . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:31:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944623&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-13T05:31:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944621&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace I’ve read several authors asking whether blog tours and internet presence really translate into sales, so I suppose this book review is proof for me that they do. I “met” Cleo Coyle . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:27:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944621&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-13T05:27:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940035&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman was a clever retelling of the Persephone/Hades greek mythos with a twist, told from Persephone's point of view and written for a young adult audience.  I . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940035&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Kimber L. 2009-12-10T12:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935802&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Read this book.  Seriously.  Read it.  Those who are familiar with the IPCC and with the climate change discussions will have heard of Stephen H. Schneider .  Not only did he receive . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:23:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935802&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-08T15:23:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933518&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Recently, I had the opportunity to interview R.L. Edinger .  He not only is a Gather member, but he is the author of two books.  The Forgotten King and Journey Into the Knight are available . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:50:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933518&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-12-06T18:50:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928029&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace How do you trust someone who wants to control you? How do you protect someone who won’t take your advice?   CJ gave up trusting Mitch and went her own way, but in Final Warnings it . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:39:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928029&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-03T00:39:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928025&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace The sepia-toned cover of this book caught my eye. An old-fashioned English schoolboy sitting on his case; a gypsy wagon and entourage; a rider on a camel; what could they have in common?   . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:36:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928025&grpId=3659174697257698&nav=Groupspace Sheila Deeth 2009-12-03T00:36:23Z