I'm sucking it up and reading the Harry Potter series. I didn't want to read them before because I saw part of a movie where they pulled up screaming dirt babies out of potted plants...kind of freaked me out. haha. But now, being a Children's and Young Adult librarian, I feel I have to read the series.

So far, book 1 hasn't been too bad. It's a really easy read too.

Optimist's Daughter was writen by Eudora Welty it won the Pulitzer in 1973. I am halfway through and really enjoy it. It is a book I would recommend.

I was 50 pages into Yiddish Policeman's Union and it didn't suck me in. It isn't bad, and I do plan on finishing it.

Okay, now currently reading Resurrection (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 6)

James wrote: "I put down Yiddish Policeman's Union and picked up Optimist's Daughter. Maybe I will go back to it after I finish."

Why? Not interesting? Who wrote Optimist's Daughter?

I put down Yiddish Policeman's Union and picked up Optimist's Daughter. Maybe I will go back to it after I finish.

Now reading The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher, by Kate Summerscale

I am reading Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Not my favorite, but I want to finish it.

I am reading The Crazed, by Ha Jin.

James wrote: "The Yiddish Policemen's Union, M. Chabon"

I bought that book a couple of weeks ago. I hope it's as good as it sounds.

The Yiddish Policemen's Union, M. Chabon

lol... okay then, Couldn't tell if it was that, or if it was Realms of Magic as the title.

Check my book list (D and D)I'm pretty sure that was the title of the book, but I dont remember the title of the story :oS I should be getting The Thousand Orcs from a friend of mine over the Christmas break!!! yay!

Eliza... I did love the best of the realms collection...(is that the title?) Elminster at the Mage Fair really was good. I've actually seen references to it in other books in FR.

I'm reading Harlan Coben's paperback The Woods. It's pretty good.

Only story I've read with Elminster was in the Best Of the Realms collection. He's at some magic fair. I liked it, but prefer more action in the stories. Finally finished Sea of Swords :oD

Hard to say... I really do like the Drizzt novels... but I think my favorite would be the Elminster books. Making of a Mage and such.

I'm at the part where Wulfgar is on Sea Sprite. Pity I wont be able to read until after the Jamaica tonight! What's you're favorite D&D book?

Sea of Swords was very good... but then, I like any book with Drizzt.

Sea of Swords (D&D) by R.A. Salvatore. Pretty good so far :oD

okay.. adding another...lmao... reading more in the Shadowrun books, as well as Wellspring of Chaos.

The Guardians: A Novel by Ana Castillo.

Well, reading book 8 in the Wheel of Time series again. I can't help it... I will keep re-reading the series until the final book will come out.

Conversations with a Fat Girl by Liza Palmer

Daniel - I'm a bit of a D&D geek myself. Which is the Spider Queen series? Right now, I'm reading Green Rider and it's a surprisingly entertaining book. Maybe we can geek out in some D&D discussion privately LOL...take care.

Right now book 5 in the War of the Spider Queen Series.

Yes, I'm a D&D Geek.

I'm reading "Janeology" by Karen Harrington, an intriguing mystery-thriller, and "Schyler's Monster" by Texan (Plano) author about his wordless and wonderful daughter Schyler.

just finished Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovitch.

reading A New World for a book group on here

Trying to read Can you keep a secret? by Sophia Kinsella but not sure if I will be able to finish it or not.

I just finished Red Thunder, which was a really fun little story - really pretty easy reading. I've been on a sci-fi kick of late, so I just started in on Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein. I really liked the movie - the style especially - and I've loved the things I've read by Heinlein so far, so I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy it.

I just finished "Garlic and Sapphires" by Ruth Reichl, the former NYTimes restaurant critic. It was very entertaining as she described the elaborate steps she went through to conceal her identity, and very revealing why some high $$ places did so poorly in her reviews.

The other book I've recently read was "Heartsick," by Chelsea Cain. It was a fictional account of the relationship between a serial killer, her detective/victim who survived, and a young female reporter who gets involved in the mix.

Finally, I'm reading "The Wild Trees," by Richard Preston. He tells a fascinating story about the explorers of redwood and Douglas fir trees. It is amazing to hear the stories of these (mostly)men who found a whole new world beginning at 3 stories above ground and reaching as high as 34 stories. He tells these stories in such a readable, interesting way, that you almost feel like you know these people, even if you don't relate to what they do.

Here's the order in which I'd refer the above: 1) Wild Trees, 2) Garlic & Sapphires, 3) Heartsick

Have fun!

I am desperate for a good recommendation. Anyone?? I usually read your regular fiction bestseller types.

Well right now I'm reading, "Creating Money, Attracting Abundance by Sanya Roman & Duane Packer. So far it's a pretty good book. I also just read, "Everlasting Peace In Your Life. God's Reminders to the World" by, Patty Pobanz and this book was absolutely phenomenal! If you want to read something that's truly uplifting and makes you feel good, this book will do it! The author wrote this very well and it's very easy to read and understand too. I highly suggest it! Put it on your next reading list! It is that good!

Heirloom Brides, still Yada Yada Prayer Group and finished You've Been Warned by James Patterson

Germline by Nelson Erlick

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

I am reading 3rd Degree by James Patterson

now I'm reading Yada Yada Prayer group

The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritson

I'm reading Wired by Liz Maverick.