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Jeane wrote: "I really should start reading Angela's ashes for this...the april one will be there and won't have started it yet..."
Me too! I bought it but then I went and got a bunch of library books so they got moved to the top of my TBR and Angela's Ashes is sitting gathering dust ...
I really should start reading Angela's ashes for this...the april one will be there and won't have started it yet...
It's ok Nancy.
Take your time and get used to the threads.
I'm happy to see you are making an effort :)
CAT 2: Mary Karr's brilliant memoir, THE LIAR'S CLUB, about her Irish father. Mary Karr is a poet who writes very accessible prose...and her memoir is the standard by which others are judged.
Lori wrote: "at the very begining of the thread.... we had regular fiction/non fiction, and then the catagory of the month was irish author or a book that takes place in Ireland."
Oooh! Ok! Thanks! :)
at the very begining of the thread.... we had regular fiction/non fiction, and then the catagory of the month was irish author or a book that takes place in Ireland.
Erm.. I know this is closed and all, but what are the categories? Is there a section on here that tells me?
Jen wrote: "Category 2:In the Woods by Tana French"I read this book and I was actually really unimpressed by it. Have you read it? What did you think of it?
Unfortunately, I won't be joining you for these reads. I've already read Water for Elephants (loved it!) and tried Angela's Ashes, but was bored to tears and couldn't finish it. Hopefully, I'll be joining you all for next month's books.
I just read Water For Elephants a few weeks ago, I loved it! So...I mooched Angela's Ashes and should get it in a few days. I'm looking forward to reading it. But since it is such a 'heavy' book topic, I think the idea of a humorous read for April is a great idea. I would love a good laugh!
I should think about tricks on the 1st of april but thinking about fiona made me think about taxes... think tax year starts in april in england..... but don't worry that is NOT a suggestion.
I'd really like this because I don't know which books to choose for humor. Sometimes people tell me about books they think are funny, but then when I read them, I---duh---don't get it. :)Anything will help at this point!
Lori wrote: "btw, lets get our thinking caps on for next month...
What do we think about our second catagory being "humor or joke" related in honor of April Fools Day? It could be a funny novel, or a book w..."
Fiona, are you making a suggestion for next month? or saying that they dont make good conversation topics? me confused.
yeah, I thought keeping the religious stuff outta there might be the safest thing. You should all know me by now...
Politics and Religion a good topic do not make!
We could have lots of fun with next months nomination rounds this way!
Lori, I like that idea for April Fool's Day. It's a themed read without touching on the topic of religion/Easter.
btw, lets get our thinking caps on for next month...
What do we think about our second catagory being "humor or joke" related in honor of April Fools Day? It could be a funny novel, or a book written by a comedian. So it could be nominations like Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Straw (which is humorous) Brain Droppings (which is humorous, and written by a comedian) or Shopgirl A Novella (which is written by a comedian, but not necessarily funny).....
*********Discussion threads are opened. I am going to be working tomorrow, and if I dont do it now, and go to bed early... You will have to wait all day!
Happy reading everyone, and I hope to see those threads fill up fast!
I just started Water for Elephants yesterday (I've been out of town and haven't been able to check in here)! I am so excited for the discussions as I am really enjoying it so far. Maybe I'll get to read both books this month.
Lori wrote: "I will be posting discussion threads for these two novels on the first of the month.
In the meantime, who is joining us for these reads?
I've heard tons of great things on both of them, howeve..."
I own both, so I'm excited..lol
I've read Angela's Ashes, although it was quite a while ago. One of my favorites.
I will move Water For Elephants up my list, and I'm sure I'll get it read before the end of March.
I read Angela's Ashes awhile ago and don't really want to re-read it, the first go was depressing enough.
However, I will hopefully obtain and participate in Water For Elephants!
Am i stuck in the twilight zone?
Seriously.
I mean it.
Am I not being clear when I announce what phase we are at? The title is changed for crying out loud!
Sorry...end of rant!
Janette wrote: "Irish Author/Set in Ireland:Circle of Friendsby Maeve Binchy"
Janette, it is already decided which books will be read. By the way, great choice, I adore MAeve binchy her books!
Meghan wrote: "Lori wrote: "I will be posting discussion threads for these two novels on the first of the month.
In the meantime, who is joining us for these reads?
I've heard tons of great things on both of..."
I already get that depressing feeling over me jsut picking up Angela's ashes and that is the only reason I have never read it....I wonder if it would jsut be a feeling or if it would get worse with the reading.
I read Angela's Ashes years ago I remember liking it alot.Even though i to wanted to slap the mother several times the father to i might add.But i love how he kind of gives such a depressing story some laughter as well.I will try and re read this.
I have heard that "Water for Elephants" is really good. I look forward to reading it. I don't know much about "Angela's Ashes" so hopefully I'm in for a treat.
I´m sad Angela´s Ashes has won.. It´s just TOO depressing for a Summer :D
I´ll try to participate on April´s Group Reads ^^
Hi, I am new to the group and still trying to navigage my way around. I read both books and really enjoyed "Water for Elephants". "Angela's Ashes" drove me nuts! I wanted to slap the mother through most of the book!
I read Angela's Ashes a few years ago, or whenever the movie came out. I loved the book, not the movie so much. I read it follow up book Tis, was alright, but no where near as good as Angela's Ashes. His brother wrote a book too, can't think of the name right off, he's not as good as a writer as Frank McCormick. I keep meaning to pick up Water for Elephants, I want to read it, but it really doesn't peak my interest all that much.
I've read them both, as well. I'm not up for re-reading them, but I may still check in on the discussion.
Lori wrote: "I will be posting discussion threads for these two novels on the first of the month.
In the meantime, who is joining us for these reads?
I've heard tons of great things on both of them, howeve..."
I have already read both - Water for Elephants is AMAZING, Angela's Ashes is a bit depressing but still good. Enjoy everyone - I will be doing some major reading for the Spring Challenge!
Rora wrote: "I've already read both of them. I loved Angela's Ashes, hope everyone enjoys it also. :)
I think I'm going to go ahead and get the ones I voted for anyways, they sound really good. (Howl's Movin..."
Rora - I'll be reading The Poor Mouth soon also. I'll be using it for my Irish book for the Spring Challenge.
I've read Water for Elephants and have met Sara Gruen several times--she's in my online writer's group also, so I will be joining that discussion.Angela's Ashes is one I've been wanting to read. I get a copy and join in.
I THINK I can find the threads on the site now :) I must be super tech-dum!
I picked up Angela's Ashes at a library sale about 6 months ago and haven't read it yet, so I'm excited to read it with everyone!I'm interested in Water for Elephants, but I've got so many other books lying around here waiting to be read that I don't know if I'll pick it up. I might though.
I think I'll read Water for elephants, bnut I'm not sure I'm in the frame of mind for Angela's Ashes. We'll see.
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