The Bookshelf in the Parlor Discussions (40)

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BAD BOOKS Not every book is worth finishing . Tell us about the book you failed to finish and why it annoyed you. Or perhaps the book you finished e… Started by Prof. Sebastian Fate	247	May 7 Reply by Prof. Sebastian Fate
Good fantasy series? I need a really good series to read. i really liked The Kiesha'ra Series by Amelia Atwater Rhodes. Started by Madame Guillotine	4	Apr 23 Reply by D. J. Hacker
Sherlock Holmes: Doyle's writings vs. Downey's Performance in the 2009 movie of the same name For the Holmesian among us, how many here think Downey remained true to Doyle's conceptions of Holmes and Watson's characterizations?I for… Started by Leane Roffey Line	648	Apr 18 Reply by Prof. Sebastian Fate
Sherlock Holmes copyright to be tested in Court Leslie Klinger, noted Holmsian scholar, has filed a civil lawsuit against the Conan Doyle Estate to determine that the characters of Sherlo… Started by Duke of Argylle	12	Feb 20 Reply by Prof. Sebastian Fate
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is Magical!!! I think this new book is one of my all-time favorites. It takes place around the turn of the century and involves a complex duel of magic,… Started by Calamus "Captain Cal" Mandrake	4	Dec 30, 2012 Reply by The Contessa of Vintage
Snippets of a novel This discussion was held elsewhere, but this makes for a much more sensible place for it, as it got lost in the Aether..... The idea is fai… Started by James Murray	12	Dec 30, 2012 Reply by CoastConFan
Reading suggestions for a young, yet exceedingly brilliant child Good day ladies, gentlemen, and those scoundrels among us! My darling niece, whom I completely adore, is quite a voracious reader. She h… Started by Lady Regina "Reckless" Olivet	30	Dec 27, 2012 Reply by CoastConFan
Brave New World So what do people think of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley? Are any of the technological possibilities that were presented in the book, po… Started by Kittogo Nashumi	1	Nov 1, 2012 Reply by CoastConFan
Empires of Steam & Rust I just became aware of a new series of ebooks called Empires of Steam & Rust. The first volume is Gateway to Rust and Ruin by Robert E… Started by David Lee Summers	0	Sep 10, 2012
Moby Dick Have you read it? When / How old were you? Was it a difficult read? Was it worth it? Should it be on the "Required Reading List" and, if so… Started by A D Cruize	4	Aug 14, 2012 Reply by A D Cruize