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[Scepticalscribe]

Usually what I buy. In any case, it's one or twice a year. A little heartburn never killed anyone.

My other advice with port - and I write as someone who loves the stuff, especially the really good stuff - is hydration. Make sure you have plenty of water to hand, and drink it while you are imbibing your port.

This is a drink that leaves - or can leave - a nasty calling card - port hangovers can be quite unpleasant.

 

[RichardMZhlubb]

I’ve read the first Dark Tower book, The Gunslinger and found it confusing. I hear that it gets better?

Also, the film The Dark Tower, is this just the first book or a film of the complete series?

It gets different (I love the Gunslinger, but it isn’t really representative of the whole series). The movie pulls stuff from several of the novels, but, that said, it is dreadful. If you have any interest in reading the Dark Tower series (and I highly recommend it), avoid the movie at all costs.

 

[0388631]

My other advice with port - and I write as someone who loves the stuff, especially the really good stuff - is hydration. Make sure you have plenty of water to hand, and drink it while you are imbibing your port.

This is a drink that leaves - or can leave - a nasty calling card - port hangovers can be quite unpleasant.

Might be the issue. High sugar content and alcohol don't play nice. I rarely am faced with a hangover, high tolerance and all, but I wouldn't mind a hangover from over consuming riesling. The blissful memory of the night prior would overwhelm the temporary bloated feeling and painful headache.

I once joked that if I had to be tortured and drown, I'd love to be dropped into a vat of chilled riesling.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Absolutely. The first two books are literally Epic. This one ( third book: Oathbringer ) seems more 'managing the crisis' instead of living the crisis, but certainly worth the read.

In my opinion, anything by Sanderson is worth reading. His take over on the Wheel of Time blew me away.

PS. Anything by Terry Pratchett is amazing as well!

Re Sanderson, I also loved "The Emperor's Soul" (a novella) and have hugely enjoyed the Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, and Bands of Mourning books - all a part of the Mistborn series.
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Might be the issue. High sugar content and alcohol don't play nice. I rarely am faced with a hangover, high tolerance and all, but I wouldn't mind a hangover from over consuming riesling. The blissful memory of the night prior would overwhelm the temporary bloated feeling and painful headache.

I once joked that if I had to be tortured and drown, I'd love to be dropped into a vat of chilled riesling.

Oddly, white wines are not as deadly, or lethal, in that regard, as are the reds. I am not so sure that it is the sugars, rather the tannins, that give rise to throbbing temples.

While I will always hydrate properly with white wines, I have learned that it is a necessity with rich, robust reds, and above all, when sipping and savouring a glass or two of port.

 

[0388631]

D is for dying of cancer.

 

[LizKat]

D is for dying of cancer.

That's a book? If so, I certainly hope it's an entirely optional read for you.

What I'm reading this weekend is David Lebovitz' recent offering L'Appart: the delights and disasters of making my Paris home.

I had got his book My Paris Kitchen awhile back (for the recipes and for the fun of reading his writing) and so sprang for this newest one on just seeing the subtitle. It's a hoot. And... has more recipes.

 

[millerj123]

That's a book? If so, I certainly hope it's an entirely optional read for you.

Sue Grafton passed away from cancer. A sad day.

 

[0388631]

Indeed. And, no, I don't have cancer, but I appreciate your concern, Liz. Admittedly, I don't think I've ever read something by Grafton, but her death came as a surprise to many due to her being in remarkably good health prior to her diagnosis.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Anders Ericsson is the expert on experts. He spent his entire career studying experts and expertise. Peaks is his most divulgative work and, in my opinion, one that should be read by many people - especially teachers and concerned parents.
Destroying the myth of the 10,000 hours (which incidentally is Gladwell’s misinterpretation of a research made by Ericsson himself) and innate talent, this book explores what makes an expert an expert and what it takes to become one (spoiler: it’s deliberate practice).

 

[D.T.]

My little G is reading the first book - The Fairy-Tale Detectives - of the Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, very fun (I read the first few chapters). Just a recommendation to pass on to parents

 

[pachyderm]

My little G is reading the first book - The Fairy-Tale Detectives - of the Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, very fun (I read the first few chapters). Just a recommendation to pass on to parents

Chapter book?

 

[D.T.]

Chapter book?

I'd say it probably doesn't qualify as a chapter book (it's never described as such, though it has a few illustrations). I think the recommended age is 10-14, her two friends who are big readers (and really enjoyed this series) are 11.

 

[AVBeatMan]

What’s the best book you’ve read this year? For me, it’s The Signature of all things by Elizabeth Gilbert. A very good read.

 

[LizKat]

Anders Ericsson is the expert on experts. He spent his entire career studying experts and expertise. Peaks is his most divulgative work and, in my opinion, one that should be read by many people - especially teachers and concerned parents.
Destroying the myth of the 10,000 hours (which incidentally is Gladwell’s misinterpretation of a research made by Ericsson himself) and innate talent, this book explores what makes an expert an expert and what it takes to become one (spoiler: it’s deliberate practice).

I would very much like to read that. How to make time... arrgggh!

Another one I want to read is Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner. It's among the Audible sale items in a two-for-one credit promotion ending tonight but I think I'd rather just read it than listen. I did find the sample narration quite listenable. I am so far behind on podcasts now that audio books have to take a back seat for awhile.

Happy New Year to all the book readers on MacRumors!

 

[yaxomoxay]

Weirdbook #36 is a true gem of weird, surreal fiction.
About 20 between short stories and poetry, with a very enjoyable Cthulhu Mythos story. If anyone is interesed in this type of fiction, I strongly suggest to buy this issue.
Weirdbook #37 is already available but I haven’t read it yet.

 

[iTurbo]

It gets different (I love the Gunslinger, but it isn’t really representative of the whole series). The movie pulls stuff from several of the novels, but, that said, it is dreadful. If you have any interest in reading the Dark Tower series (and I highly recommend it), avoid the movie at all costs.

I just started over reading the series. Years ago I got as far as a little into "The Wizard and Glass". Definitely one of my favorite book series.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Second book of 2018, “Managing for Results” by Peter Drucker.
It’s difficult to find a more trusted source on business subjects than Drucker’s books, and this book is no expection to the rule. Its purpose is very general and, despite the age, quite useful even in today’s world.

 

[JamesMike]

Reading 'Protected by the Shadows', a Irene Huss book while having a nice cup of Kenyan coffee.

 

[millerj123]

The Pillars of Creation by Terry Goodkind. The series is getting to be quite a slog. This one took me months to get through.

 

[splifingate]

/Synners/ by Pat Cadigan

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Not a book, but a short story; and not reading, but rather, re-reading.

"The Storyteller" by Saki (H H Munro).
[doublepost=1515178256][/doublepost]I first came across it as an undergrad, and cried with laughter; some years - ah decades - later, I am still laughing.

 

[arkitect]

Saki always gets my vote.

My personal favourite of his stories is "The Music on the Hill"… As a teenager I had quite a thing about Pan. Hmmmm.

His death during WWI is quite tragic. Shot in his trench by a sniper. His last words?
"Put out that bloody cigarette!"

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Saki always gets my vote.

My personal favourite of his stories is "The Music on the Hill"… As a teenager I had quite a thing about Pan. Hmmmm.

His death during WWI is quite tragic. Shot in his trench by a sniper. His last words?
"Put out that bloody cigarette!"

Two of my personal favourites were "The Schwartz-Metterklume Method" and "Esmé". Again, I was in stitches reading them. As a teacher, I won't deny that I fantasised (occasionally) about employing the Schwartz-Metterklume Method in the (university) classroom.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Just finished The Lost Moon. This wonderful book, co-authored by Apollo XIII’s commander, is a beautiful narration of what happened, how a tragedy unfolded, and how Flight Control and the astronaut’s resilience prevented a grim outcome.

 

[yaxomoxay]

What a wonderful production Cemetery Dance 75 is! An oversized digest with amazing illustrations and a dozen stories, most of which are of great quality.
Joe Hill’s “Snapshot” is a rarity as the author is able to combine a truly weird, disturbing story and a poignant undertone.