I thought I would ask the redbubble people what they are reading, I would like to know a little bit about you and your interests outside of the art that you do. I think sharing our all time favorite books or what we are reading now would be fun.
My favorite all time book so far is Hawaii by James A. Michener
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It had a very deep effect on me and it remains my all time favorite.
I have read anything from “the National Audubon society of rocks and minerals …LOL :) to “spontaneous Healing” by Andrew Weil, M.D. or “The Art of happiness” by his Holiness The Dalai Lama.
I would also be interested in the books your children are reading because I work at the local Elementary School Part time and I love to recommend good books to the Children.
My eleven year old Daughter is reading “the Uglies”by Scott Westerfeld for school and she seems to really like it . One of the characters is named Shay and my daughters name is Shae as well ….only spelled different but they both seem to march to their own beat .
when she’s done I’ll probably read it myself.
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Funny thing though…..I stink at spelling anymore and I can’t construct a decent sentence to save my life LOL even after all the reading I do, you would think it would stick LOL …... it must be some kind of switch that’s not turned on LOL.
I look forward to your favorites and I will look them up for possible future reading enjoyment. Thank you guys ;)
Take care, Lisa
kaylarenee, 3 months ago
Great idea.. One book that had a really big aeffect on me was “Ishmael” – Daniel Quinn.. “Must have an honest desire to save the world”.. You should check it out.. or even look him up on the web.. I believe he has a website answering thousands of questions.. Really smart man.
On The Road.. My first of many to read; Jack Kerouac books.. Cant wait for Dharma Bums! :)
funkyfacestudio in reply to kaylarenee’s comment, 3 months ago
Is this it ?
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It looks very interesting, I’ll have too read up some more…....
itsallgoodamanda, 3 months ago
Gee i dont get time to scratch let alone read ,though i can speed read,just no time
funkyfacestudio in reply to itsallgoodamanda’s comment, 3 months ago
Sometimes It’s like that for me too. My kids get mad when I can’t put a book down so I try to take advantage when i know they will be busy….. :)
funkyfacestudio, 3 months ago
2 for 25 ? no one reads ?
Mia1, 3 months ago
Hello, I don’t have time to read . I am too busy. If I do read it is to do with photography or crafts. :o) Not only that if i do start to read I fall asleep. I can’t stay awake. :o)
funkyfacestudio in reply to Mia1’s comment, 3 months ago
Oh well…...sorry to hear that but if you do come across something interesting…....let me know. I love looking books up.
JohnScott, 3 months ago
well funky, I’m reading about extra terrestrial abductions and crop circles and their impact on our introduction to the universe as we’ve been separated from the rest of the universe for over 72,000 years, whilst we act like monkey’s killing each other. We clearly have higher capabilities and “they” are back to communicate that we are not alone during this possibly most historical event taking place on this planet EVER. Apart from pranksters I’ve read many books on all these subjects and there is a hell of a lot that can’t be faked, and yet the media won’t pick up on the genuine aspects. Is there an agenda from govt’s to control this information? I think so. Absolutely. I’m very progressive in my thinking and don’t discount a n y t h i n g but scrutinise heavily. so there.
Martin Derksema, 3 months ago
I am a great fan of the Los Angeles based brilliant fantasy writer
“Clive Barker”: http://www.clivebarker.com . He writes fairy tales for adults. Also he makes great drawings about his work.
My shortlist of my most favourite novels of other writers:
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Steppenwolf by Herman Hesse
Sea-Wolf by Jack London
Spiritually I am rather inspired by the work of Neale Donald Walsch:
Conversation with God ~ Book 1,2 and 3
Jim Caldwell, 3 months ago
Any book on Spirituality, The road less traveled, etc.
Mostly informational or instructional rags with a daily dose of news.
heartco, 3 months ago
During the day, when I have a break from my art and have lunch, if I do read it is one of my art mags. Its so good to read ‘how to’ from other artists. We never stop learning. At night time, if I can stay awake for more than a page or two, I read ‘Science and Health with key to the Scriptures’ by Mary Baker Eddy. I also love to read Sci Fi and Fantasy, also true stories. I too am a very busy person and I find reading at night just clears my head of the days clutter. :)
Karen Martin, 3 months ago
I read a lot of fiction – anything I have around although really like thrillers. especially anything with a bit of forensic science!!!
Favourite book of all time? Little Women by Louisa Alcott.
kaylarenee, 3 months ago
yes maam.. that is it! :)
elfevans, 3 months ago
“The Shack” by William P. Young, currently, is an excellent read!
funkyfacestudio in reply to Martin Derksema’s comment, 3 months ago
I didn’t know that Clive Barker was also a painter. I took a look at some of the work he has done…......very cool ! I think I’ve seen some of his books at my moms house but I haven’t read any of them so far.
funkyfacestudio in reply to JohnScott’s comment, 3 months ago
I have watched a lot of shows on this subject, like the history or discovery channels but I haven’t read anything so far. Some of them are so perfect, It’s a little freaky.
funkyfacestudio in reply to elfevans’s comment, 3 months ago
It looks like this is a big hit, they have sold out and are on their second publication, I have also read something about a possible movie in the future. It looks very interesting, I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks.
funkyfacestudio in reply to Karen Martin’s comment, 3 months ago
I love little women. I watch forensic files all the time but whenever I read books like that, I am scared to death LOL why is that ?
Michael Oubridge, 3 months ago
I have just started to read Marley and Me by John Grogan, that is of course when i am not on RB or out taking photos :)
funkyfacestudio in reply to Michael Oubridge’s comment, 3 months ago
My stepdad read that book and he loved it. I haven’t been reading as much as I used to either but I’m always looking out for something good.
Vacant Plot, 3 months ago
....Hey Funky!...I don’t read too much these days…used to love curling up in bed with a good book…Clive Barker or something similar….read mainly books about dinosaurs and wild animals..these days…for my son…he loves non fiction…..has that sponge quality…soaks it all in… : )
Jewd, 3 months ago
Hi dearest Funky, just finished the best book I have ever read and I’ve read alot…’Eat ,Pray Love,..by Elizabeth Gilbert… I cried and laughed the whole way thru…I Love Audubon too, have an illustrated hard cover of his extraordianary work…mY other all time favorite..’Shantaram’..being made into a movie now with Johnnie Deep..read it first..
What a nice idea to ask us all..love to you bella x
funkyfacestudio in reply to Jewd’s comment, 3 months ago
Eat, Pray, love is the next book on my list, I was just at the mall and I forgot to pick it up, everyone seems to enjoy this book.
I’ll have to look up “Shantaram”, I haven’t heard of it. Thanks :)
PhotogeniquE IPA, 3 months ago
so far this year:
Lois on the Lose by Lois Pryce – The story of her journey by motorcycle from Alaska to the very tip of South America. Fascinating read.
Suzi Quatro Unzipped – her autobiography. Very much my musical era.
Stare Back and Smile: Memoirs by Joanna Lumley, who has the sexiest voice ever.
And, of course, the best selling book ever…... The Bible.
funkyfacestudio in reply to PhotogeniquE IPA’s comment, 3 months ago
Lois on the loose sounds like a funny adventurous book.
Of course the Bible….........it has everything you ever wanted to know, I should read it more often :)
Crespuscular, 3 months ago
Just fiished Paul Theroux ‘Kowloon Tong’ now onto Carl Hiassen ‘Sick Puupy’
Yikes, the Old Testament has to be the most evil story I have ever read! Makes the Marquid de Sade look like Jackie Collins.
Cathleen Taraw..., 2 months ago
The series beginning with Cross Stitch by Diana Gabaldon. Rocks my world and most of the females in my family. And some of the males, I’m sure.
funkyfacestudio in reply to Cathleen Tarawhiti’s comment, 2 months ago
That sounds like an adventurous read, are you reading them all ?
funkyfacestudio in reply to Crespuscular’s comment, 2 months ago
Kowloon Tong sounds like an interesting book, I like books that go back in time or history, both fiction and non fiction.
Thomas Pettit, about 1 month ago
My 12 year old daughter reads Nancy Drew. I was telling her the other day that Nancy Drew was around when I was young…probably when my mother was young!
Goes to show, good work never goes out of style I guess. I also shared with my daughter that I can’t remember the last time I read for entertainment, or if ever really have. When I read, it’s mostly just information gathering, fast at that too…paragraphs at a time.
Sorry for the long winded comment
blamo, about 1 month ago
no blacks no dogs no irish …....... johnny rotten
mauve …...........simon garfield ( how one man invented mauve and changed the world )
funkyfacestudio in reply to Thomas Pettit’s comment, about 1 month ago
Hi Thomas The Nancy drew series is one of the best and It’s so funny that you mentioned this because I told my daughter to pick out a movie on demand while I was reading your post and when I sat down to watch it with her she had chosen the new Nancy Drew movie…..how strange is that ? Spooky huh, maybe she will want to try out that series now.
funkyfacestudio in reply to blamo’s comment, about 1 month ago
What a story surrounding the sex pistols and that guy Morra aka rocketsredglare or something. The movie about sid and nancy was so depressing. Is the story of Johnny rotten similar ?
blamo, about 1 month ago
its his life story around the time great read …............sid and nancy film was junk
funkyfacestudio, about 1 month ago
I feel terrible that I started this journal because….... I haven’t been reading !!!, in fact the last 5 books I have bought, I never finished and or started. We have so much remodeling to do in our house this summer busy busy busy urghhhh! but I still want to hear what you liked reading.