I didn't start any new books nor finish any that I was already reading, so this is the same as last week

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cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

sarahnity has books by kossacks, now its own series, on Tuesday nights

After cleaning my room yesterday and finding that I'm simultaneously reading 9 different books, I decided perhaps it was time to focus on just one at a time, even if that is so much less fun.  So I'm wondering what everyone else is reading right now and if they have any good recommendations.  There are few things I love more than recommending a good book to someone and hearing that they have read it, and I can assure you that when I get a recommendation, I often read it almost immediately.  I read way too much for my own good (about two books a week), but I have found few better ways to keep learning in this post-college life of mine :)

Anyways, I've listed the books I'm reading now and a whole bunch of my favorite books below the fold (couldn't resist).  I'd love any ideas for new ones, because I'm finding myself re-reading favorites far too often recently.

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cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

sarahnity has books by kossacks now its own series, on Tuesday nights

I just wanted to add my contribution to discussions of a couple of things I have seen on the blogs recently.

UPDATE: I added a paragraph to the Coulter part.

Thanks to jlms qkw for guest hosting.

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know.  I am thinking of "books that explain America"

What are You Reading is a weekly dailykos series hosted by plf515.  Mojo Friday is a feel-good chatty diary hosted by TexDem.  I am pleased to guest host this combined edition.  I believe both regular authors will return next week.    

cfk hosts Bookflurries on Wednesday evenings - Atlantis was this week's theme.  Although I am still very fond of the dragons from two weeks ago.

Goodreads is a place to keep track of your reading, and share with friends.  Beware of emails from authors though ;-), some seem to email the entire community to request "friendship".  My uid there is Jlms, and I will be your friend.  

Two weeks ago I overwhelmed myself (and perhaps some of you) with a plethora of beloved children's books.  This week is completely different, I promise.  

Please share what you are reading, and over the flip, I'll share what I'm reading, why I'm reading it, and how to acquire books.  

This is my first diary, and in my mind, an important one (not that any of the others aren't...)

How important is learning how to read fundamental to the success of any human being?  How fundamental is learning to read essential for the success of our children? Seriously, is it even necessary to ask such questions?  According to the National Institute for Literacy:

Reading is considered in the Reading First section of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to mean "a complex system of deriving meaning from print that requires all of the following: (a) The skills and knowledge to understand how phonemes, or speech sounds, are connected to print; (b) The ability to decode unfamiliar words; (c) The ability to read fluently; (d) Sufficient background information and vocabulary to foster reading comprehension; (e) The development of appropriate active strategies to construct meaning from print; and (f) The development and maintenance of a motivation to read."

But President Bush doesn’t want our children to learn how to read!!!

More below...

Thanks to jlms qkw for guest hosting last week.  I need another guest host next week, as I will be away.  I believe jlms has graciously volunteered again.....but if someone else wants to do so, that would be good too.

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know.  In two weeks, I am thinking of "books that explain America"

If you like to trade books, try Bookmooch.

To keep track of what you're reading and link to other readers, try goodreads.com.

cfk hosts Book flurries on Wednesday nights.  Last one was about dragons!  

plf515 is hosting Frugal Fridays this afternoon, and will return next week.  

Please leave ideas for future WAYR topics in the comments!

First, the request: I need someone to fill in for me next week (April 11) I also need someone for April 25.  On April 11 I will be guest host Frugal Fridays; on April 25 I will be out of town

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

What are you reading? is crossposted to docudharma

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know.  In two weeks, I am thinking of "books that explain America"

Caught this kernel of information buried in a local article about the Obama campaign whistle-stop in Reading, PA two days ago.  I was surprised that I hadn't heard some of this information previously.

The usual list, this time, as I will be out a lot today.
If you would like to guest host on April 11, please let me know.  I will be guest hosting Frugal Fridays.

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

What are you reading? is crossposted to docudharma

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know.  Next week, I am thinking of "books that explain America"

There is a major march forming through the grassroots ranks of the Obama supporters.  It involves the 5 largest cities in PA and people from all over the country...More after the fold...

Something a little different today, below the fold.  But first

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

What are you reading? is crossposted to docudharma

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know

I and a colleague run a used and rare bookshop. On occasion, current events spark interest in certain books, some of which are out of print. Sometimes, it makes signed or first editions collectible, even if the book is in print.  

For example, demand for signed books authored by Hillary Clinton increased in demand when she announced she would run for president. Regular 1st editions sell for between $25 and $100 or so (and by sell I mean the prices that actually move the books out the door, not what folks ask for).

But Obama's own books (and other books signed by him) are different.

We haven't done science fiction in a while, and it's always popular, and I have some time to monitor this today, so....

but first

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

What are you reading? is crossposted to docudharma

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know (one idea is Fiction vs. nonfiction, I may do that next week)

Once again the usual list - I've been busy with my non-Kos life....

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

What are you reading? is crossposted to docudharma

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know (one idea from last week is Fiction vs. nonfiction, but not this week, as I will not be here to tend this much today)

The regular list

If you like to trade books, try BookMooch.

cfk has bookflurries on Weds. nights
pico has literature for kossacks on Tues. nights, but it's on hiatus

What are you reading? is crossposted to docudharma

If you have ideas for future weeks, let me know (one idea from last week is Fiction vs. nonfiction, but not this week, as I will not be here to tend this much today)

I haven't been doing that much reading, I've been busy with my series on Congress