The book dialog game - Page 52

Bilbo1967 · 11-09-2011, 01:48 PM

Jeez - I knew that was too easy for the mega-brains here.

Your go, Pooh.

HomeInMyShoes · 11-09-2011, 02:03 PM

Damn too late. I knew that one. Then again, based on my last couple of selections, it's a win for everyone else in the thread.

poohbear_nc · 11-09-2011, 02:24 PM

Okie Doke:

“The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite. ”

[HIMS - don't feel bad - I've stumped many Quiz threads here - and they still let me play!]

Kevin8or · 11-09-2011, 02:26 PM

I'll guess an author: Jacques Cousteau

edit: wikipedia shows lots of books by him, but the first was "The Silent World."

poohbear_nc · 11-09-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin8or

I'll guess an author: Jacques Cousteau

Nope! Much earlier than Cousteau!

HomeInMyShoes · 11-09-2011, 02:27 PM

^^I was more joking because I believe the thread is really just about introducing people to books we love.

This seems familiar even though I don't think I've read it.

Kevin8or · 11-09-2011, 02:31 PM

Moby Dick, Herman Melville

poohbear_nc · 11-09-2011, 02:32 PM

Nope. Not American.

poohbear_nc · 11-09-2011, 02:32 PM

“If there were no thunder, men would have liitle fear of lightning.”

Kevin8or · 11-09-2011, 02:39 PM

I gave up and googled. D'oh! Why didn't I think of that one!

Hamlet53 · 11-09-2011, 02:51 PM

I believe that this is from 20,00 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne.

I think the reason for all of the stumpers (is that a word, if not it should be) is no Issybird. Where did she get to anyway?

poohbear_nc · 11-09-2011, 02:55 PM

You are correct Hamlet!

[and I too miss Issybird!]

pdurrant · 11-09-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Okie Doke:

“The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite. ”

[HIMS - don't feel bad - I've stumped many Quiz threads here - and they still let me play!]

20,000 leagues under the sea?

[EDIT: too late!]

Hamlet53 · 11-09-2011, 04:08 PM

Next book:

"Well, so does the family doctor for that matter, ____________. But there is no such thing, sir, as a ghost, and I guess the laws of Nature are not going to be suspended for the British aristocracy."

pdurrant · 11-09-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamlet53

Next book:

"Well, so does the family doctor for that matter, ____________. But there is no such thing, sir, as a ghost, and I guess the laws of Nature are not going to be suspended for the British aristocracy."

The Canterville Ghost, by Oscar Wilde?

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11-09-2011, 01:48 PM	#766
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Jeez - I knew that was too easy for the mega-brains here. Your go, Pooh.

11-09-2011, 02:03 PM	#767
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Damn too late. I knew that one. Then again, based on my last couple of selections, it's a win for everyone else in the thread.

11-09-2011, 02:24 PM	#768
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,648 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Okie Doke: “The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite. ” [HIMS - don't feel bad - I've stumped many Quiz threads here - and they still let me play!]

11-09-2011, 02:26 PM	#769
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	I'll guess an author: Jacques Cousteau edit: wikipedia shows lots of books by him, but the first was "The Silent World."

11-09-2011, 02:27 PM	#771
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	^^I was more joking because I believe the thread is really just about introducing people to books we love. This seems familiar even though I don't think I've read it.

11-09-2011, 02:31 PM	#772
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	Moby Dick, Herman Melville

11-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#773
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,648 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Nope. Not American.

11-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#774
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,648 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	“If there were no thunder, men would have liitle fear of lightning.”

11-09-2011, 02:39 PM	#775
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	I gave up and googled. D'oh! Why didn't I think of that one!

11-09-2011, 02:51 PM	#776
Hamlet53 Nameless Being	I believe that this is from 20,00 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. I think the reason for all of the stumpers (is that a word, if not it should be) is no Issybird. Where did she get to anyway?

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11-09-2011, 02:55 PM	#777
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,648 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	You are correct Hamlet! [and I too miss Issybird!]

11-09-2011, 04:08 PM	#779
Hamlet53 Nameless Being	Next book: "Well, so does the family doctor for that matter, ____________. But there is no such thing, sir, as a ghost, and I guess the laws of Nature are not going to be suspended for the British aristocracy."