Celeste's comments
(member since Mar 30, 2008)
Celeste's comments from the BOOK-A-HOLICS group.
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Hi guys,
I've been going for a while. Life gets in the way sometimes. I'm currently reading The News From Paraguay by Lily Tuck.
Been reading mostly light fare this summer. I have however, read a good young adult novel called, Lily Dale Awakening by Wendy Corsi Staub. It's a mystery set in Lily Dale, New York; a spiritualist community so the story has a paranormal element. The story, being the first in a series, does leave you hanging a bit, but the second book is out and the third book is coming out in November.
I've seen a lot of talk about the Thursday Next books. I love this series. I hope Mr. Fforde continues to write for a long time to come. It's so much fun picking out the literary references.
So for the moment I'm waiting for Breaking Dawn, the 4th in the Twilight series; and Inkdeath to come out.
Hi guys, I just finished Dracula, which was very different than my concept of Dracula was, but I really did enjoy it.
I just started Crippled Creed Bonanza by Chet Cunningham.
VERONICA, did you enjoy Inkheart and Inkspell? I liked them very much and waiting, very impatiently, for the release of Inkdeath on October here in the states.
I've just finished Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Excellent read as most of you know. I can't believe I waited this long to read it. It will definitely go on the favorites shelf.
Also just finished We Remember by Jeanne Marie Laskas. This a great book of stories of women aged about 100. These women are from all walks of life. Very interesting.
Actually, I'll have to go back to a quote from Stephanie Meyer here: " There are no children's book and adults'. There are only good books and bad books. And we sure read the good ones.
Also, boys would be interested in a lot of these books especially: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, and Maximum Ride(which was so popular with adults that some bookstores here put them in that section also). The others that Chelsea talks about are also good for boys. More and more boys are also reading the Twilight series(some in secret). I think it gives them something to talk to girls about, but I think may be enjoying them too.
"There are no such thing as chilren books and adult books. There are only good books and bad books; and we should read the good ones."
Stephanie Meyer in an interview
I'm currently reading The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz. It's very good. I'm about halfway through and I have to say it's very well written and funny as hell in parts. Sort of Get Smart in a book form, but there are more than one Max. This is the first of 2, I can't wait to see where she goes in the second book.
I've added The Host by Stephanie Meyer to my ever growing pile. Tommorow night I am taking my daughter and some friends to the Stephanie Meyer event, here in Houston. We are just a little EXCITED!!!!!!!!! Also, the 3rd Sisters Grimm books. When will the madness stop? I HOPE NEVER!
The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
"You really are a bastard, Loki," Hel said in a flat voice. "I hate to be bitchy, sweetheart, but you weren't exactly born in wedlock yourseld."
Runemarks-Joanne Harris
So Brigid, I take it you like the House of Night series? My daughter has them, maybe, I should borrow them to add to my ever growing pile.
My latest purchases included:
Shadow Thieves
Black Tattoo
Thristy
The Ballad of the Whiskey Robber
I just finished, In Secret Service by Martin Silver, about an hour ago. It was not the best book I've read. It's a little hard to explain how I feel about it. It's about a factual Flemings manuscript that someone inherits. The manuscript part was very well written and enjoyable, but the protagonist was a woman and I hated her, even if she was the "good guy". She was just so damn silly. I guess one could say, the author, doesn't write woman well.
The premise of the story was good however, if you can put up with the good guys.
I'm going to go with my favorites here, because I can't keep track either:
The Wrinkle in Time series by Madeleine L'Engel
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
China Bayles Mysteries by Susan Wittig Alberts
Valentin St. Cyr Mysteries by David Fulmer
Maximum Ride by James Patterson
Aunt Dimity Mysteries by Nancy Atheron
Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie(although not quite a series)
Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling(of course)
The Sister Grim Mysteries by Michael Buckley
I'm sure there's more, but that all I can think of at the moment
Thanks Sandra for the recommendation. I'll look it up.
I'm reading Runemarks at the moment by Joanne Harris. The author of Chocolat is trying her hand at young adult fiction. This story has a lot of Norse mythology in it. It's very interesting reading so far.
I helped out with the Friends of the Library book sale today. I brought home several books, of course, including:
Heyday
Lonesome Dove
Rhett Butler's People
Becomeing Madame Mao
A Spot of Bother
Cannery Row
Lamb
Not bad for a few hours work and a small donation. I think my total was $4.00 for these books and Rhett Butler's People was hardback.
I just started Runemarks by Joann Harris. Not very far in yet. It's looking good so far.
I just finished a quickie. I read Out to Pasture by Effie Leland Wilder. She wrote it at the age of 85. I found it a lovely, easy read.
Ok, I'm reading a little fluff called Out to Pasture by Effie Leland Wilder. It's cute so far, the author wrote it when she was 75 or something.
I finished reading Maximum Ride-The Angel Experiment by James Patterson. It was an enjoyable read. I went looking for the second book today. BN was out, so after yoga I went to the second hand bookstore. I walked in and asked for the book to find out they didn't have it either, but the funny part is the lady that walked in right after me was looking for it too.
By the way, this book is no longer classified just a YA book, but you will also find it in the adult section, too, at least in BN.
My favorite authors include:
Steve Berry
David Fulmer
Tolkien
J. K. Rowlings
Susan Wittig Albert
Nancy Atheron
Carlos Ruiz Zabon
Stephanie Meyer
and so many more...
At the moment, I'm reading James Patterson's Maximum Ride - The Angel Experiment and Death Du Jour by Kathy Reich. Enjoying both so far.
Couldn't get past page 100 on Good Omens. I guess I just don't understand their humor. I know they are both suppose to be wonderful authors, but I just didn't get it. Well, maybe my son will like it. He's a big Terry Pratchett fan.
