I'm half way through Twilight, or as I like to call it Fun with Adjectives and made up words.
Like "Handsomer" which technically is a word but I refuse to recognize it as such because it's dumb.
Fitting....really.
I hope Jess is enjoying the Gunslinger.........
6/29/2010
6/23/2010
The Gunslinger
The following post was posted by Jess.
I have started my book "The Gunslinger" by Stephen King. My first impression so far is who in the world is the man in black and why is the gunslinger hellbent on catching him?
My favorite part so far? Zoltan
Wondering how Josh is doing with "Twilight". I hope he doesn't follow suit with the rest of the world and falls in love with Edward Cullen. Bwhaha.
I have started my book "The Gunslinger" by Stephen King. My first impression so far is who in the world is the man in black and why is the gunslinger hellbent on catching him?
My favorite part so far? Zoltan
Wondering how Josh is doing with "Twilight". I hope he doesn't follow suit with the rest of the world and falls in love with Edward Cullen. Bwhaha.
6/22/2010
What IS TAABP?
TAABP stands for The Amazingly Academic Book Project and here is what it is and how it got started.
My sister asked to borrow a specific book and when she did two ideas immediately struck me.
The first being that out of fun (and in all seriousness of holding her to it) I placed a condition that she write a book report about the book in question, the second was that such a thing would be great to post up on here.
So wallah, TAABP was born. The rules that she and I came up with together are in an earlier post so you can find them there.
The thing to keep in mind though is that these reports are not the sort you would turn into a teacher and expect a passing grade, brutality and humor are the goal. Also, while the first round has books that most would consider good to at least some group, the immediate goal this summer is to find the most horrific and absurd books we can and force the other to read and then report on them.
I already have a BMD (Book of Mass Destruction) in mind in case Jess decides to throw down the heavy stuff early on in the project.
Anyways, Jess has been invited to post up on here so you may see her around.
My sister asked to borrow a specific book and when she did two ideas immediately struck me.
The first being that out of fun (and in all seriousness of holding her to it) I placed a condition that she write a book report about the book in question, the second was that such a thing would be great to post up on here.
So wallah, TAABP was born. The rules that she and I came up with together are in an earlier post so you can find them there.
The thing to keep in mind though is that these reports are not the sort you would turn into a teacher and expect a passing grade, brutality and humor are the goal. Also, while the first round has books that most would consider good to at least some group, the immediate goal this summer is to find the most horrific and absurd books we can and force the other to read and then report on them.
I already have a BMD (Book of Mass Destruction) in mind in case Jess decides to throw down the heavy stuff early on in the project.
Anyways, Jess has been invited to post up on here so you may see her around.
TAABP Round 1
I have been given the book "Twilight"
Jess will be reading "The Gunslinger."
Already the deck is stacked against me.
Jess will be reading "The Gunslinger."
Already the deck is stacked against me.
The Amazingly Academic Book Project
THE RULES
1. Selected books must be Fiction.
2. There are no minimal page requirements, however, they can not exceed 600 pages.
3. You MUST read at least 75%, the rest can be skimmed.
4. Spark notes and cliff notes are strictly prohibited.
5. Watching the movie DOES NOT COUNT. Duh. (Neither Do Audio Books)
6. Reports are not to exceed five paragraphs.
7. Reports MUST include a synopsis, at least one basic character analysis, and a general reflection.
8. Humor and brutality is encouraged.
9. YOU MAY NOT CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK!!!!!!!! Your assignment will be given to you.
10. Reports should be completed in a timely manner based on the book and it's generally perceived difficulty level.
11. Any rule can be exempted on the basis of awesome epicness. Argument must be given and agreed upon unanimously prior to report being made.
Let the Book Reports Begin!
1. Selected books must be Fiction.
2. There are no minimal page requirements, however, they can not exceed 600 pages.
3. You MUST read at least 75%, the rest can be skimmed.
4. Spark notes and cliff notes are strictly prohibited.
5. Watching the movie DOES NOT COUNT. Duh. (Neither Do Audio Books)
6. Reports are not to exceed five paragraphs.
7. Reports MUST include a synopsis, at least one basic character analysis, and a general reflection.
8. Humor and brutality is encouraged.
9. YOU MAY NOT CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK!!!!!!!! Your assignment will be given to you.
10. Reports should be completed in a timely manner based on the book and it's generally perceived difficulty level.
11. Any rule can be exempted on the basis of awesome epicness. Argument must be given and agreed upon unanimously prior to report being made.
Let the Book Reports Begin!
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