Gina,

Give Gaiman a try. I've yet to read one by him that I didn't love.

I'm currently reading The Winds of Marble Arch by Connie Willis. Some of the stories I've read before, in this collection of stories linked by theme; but I think she's great, so I'm thrilled to read (and reread) this 700 page book.
The Winds of Marble Arch

Gina,

I am on page 150, the style of writing is different from what I have been reading. I am enjoying the book a lot, but I have to concentrate more. The story has some twists and turns that I don't want to miss. The book is very thought provoking.

I just found out, because I had the book out on my desk. Neverwhere is one of Rev. John's favorite books.

I have finished Neverwhere. Here is what I put as a review: "Neil Gaiman's world of London Below is well thought out and it sounds like a delightful place to visit. I really enjoyed this book, the humor just sneaks up and bites you. I would recommand this book to anyone looking for something different." If you would like to know more let me know.

I am now on page 180 of "The Spymaster's Lady" I am enjoying it but Kathleen is correct, I can't imagine a woman knowing and doing all the things that Annique does in this part of history.

I'm reading Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen and listening to Sunshine by Robin McKinley.

Thank you, Ladies! I'm going to have to check and see what Neil Gaiman books Coles has in stock, LOL!

I'm almost halfway through The Converging Mark of the Demon. George has done an excellent job so far at continuing the story from the first book. It's not a book that you can rush through, but very good none-the-less.

I am now reading "Cofessions of a Shopaholic" I can't stop laughing.

Colleen wrote: "I am now reading "Cofessions of a Shopaholic" I can't stop laughing."


I love humorous books and this one is getting good reviews. I may pick it up in the future.

I think you should, this book is a good way to get rid of stress. It is very silly, but we all think like Becky does sometimes.

I'm borrowing it from my sister-in-law next month. She's got the series, LOL!

Fair trade if you as me - I got her hooked to the Twilight series, LOL! She popped by to borrow the second book from me last night - and the DVD.

Colleen wrote: "I am now reading "Cofessions of a Shopaholic" I can't stop laughing."

Colleen: Have you read Kinsella's "Can you keep a secret?". When I was reading that I had a work start time of 7am and wakeup time of 5:30 but was up to 3am giggling to myself thru the whole book. I have to admit I'm not a Shopaholic fan but I love almost all of Kinsella's other work.

Kathleen wrote: "I'm on page 83 of Hot for the Holidays. Loved the Mageverse story, "Vampire's Ball" by Angela Knight. Moving on to "A Christmas Kiss" by Lora Leigh."


Nice cover!!!

Sam, I will borrow "Can you keep a secret?" from the library. Most of Kinsella's books are great stress reducers.

I am on page 253 of "My Lord and Spymaster" I like this book much more than I liked the first in the series.

I'm reading Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater and listening to the audio book Still Life A Novel by Joy Fielding

Sam wrote: Nice cover!!!..."

Defintely best cover that I've seen this year.

I just started April & Oliver by Tess Callahan .
The more I read, the more I'm starting to enjoy it.

Kathleen wrote: "Sam wrote: Nice cover!!!..."

Defintely best cover that I've seen this year.

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My daughter (8yo) saw it when I was adding the book to my shelves. Then she saw I had the book in my hands. She tilted her head as she looked at it, then out loud said: "Ewww! Why would he put a candy cane there? That's not right!"

And I sat there with a stupid grin on my face, thinking I wouldn't mind licking where that candy cane is... and a few other places. Yum-yum! I think she'll get it when she's older, LMAO!

LMAO, Gina!!!

WendyT - how do you like Shiver? I really want to read that one.

Going by the synopsis of Shiver, I'm I guessing right when I say it must be a YA novel?

Think so. I had a Borders coupon and couldn't resist - I stopped after work tonight and picked up a copy.

LOL, I'm like that. I took my mom's 25% off in-store purchase coupon for Chapters right out of her hand this afternoon, LOL! With Chapters, there's an avid reader card called iRewards. By being an iReward member, you can have 5% off when ordering online and 10% in store. My mom and I share an iRewards card - we split the renewal every year. But the card's under her name, so she gets all the privileges - meanwhile, I'm the one who spends at Coles every Friday. You can bet your last buck I'll be going to Coles very soon, LOL!

LOL, nice! Its hard to resist a good deal :)

I have finished "My Lord and Spy Master" I am now on page 188 of Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. Yes it is just as bad as the movie. There is less of Julia Childs and more of Julie Powell. What could be worse? LOL

Brandie wrote: "LMAO, Gina!!!

WendyT - how do you like Shiver? I really want to read that one."

I really enjoyed Shiver, I gave it 4 star rating. Looking forward to the second book in this series, which is 'Linger" which comes out in July 2010.

WendyT - I am loving the book!! I'm about halfway through and don't want to put it down. Glad there's a sequel to look forward to!

I have finished Julie and Julia I am no reading "The 7th Victim" by Alan Jacobson. If I had read this book when I was younger I would have wanted to be a profiler.

LOL, Colleen, I'd have loved to be a detective or a CSI. I don't have the patience, LOL!

I started listening to Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich tonight. I'm loving this series.

I just finished the non- fiction and I loved it Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer.

I'm about to start One the Edge by Ilona Andrews. It's urban fantasy and the first in a bew series.

I've started reading Her Fearful Symmetry.

Wendy, isn't Grandma Mazur a hoot!

I have finished "The 7th Victim" I am now reading "The end of overeating, Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite" by David A. Kessler. I think it is so funny the copy I am reading is a library book and I keep finding cookie crumbs in all the pages. LOL

I'm listening to Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and reading The Gift by Nora Roberts.

I have finished "The end of overeating, Taking Control of the Insatibale American Appetite" I am now reading "Sunshine" by Robin McKinley. It is just alright.

Started listening to City of Bones in my car. So far I'm really enjoying it.

Warlock and 1984. Both very good so far...my preference being 1984 though I think, it's just drawn me in!

What I hope (ha!!) to read very soon:

If You Dare - Kresley Cole (September '09 BotM)

Covet - J. R. Ward (October '09 BotM)

Nightkeepers - Jessica Andersen (October '09 BotM)

Can't Stand the Heat - Louisa Edwards (Novemeber '09 BotM)

I have read, but need to post my review of Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper (November '09 BotM). Wonderful book with an average Jane earthy sort of humor.

Host of personal and professional issues have drastically reduced my reading time. Things are starting to settle down and I hope to return to reading and reviewing in a more timely manner very shortly.

Hi All,

The one book that I am or was reading was "The Witches of Eastwick" by John Updike. I saw the movie version from way back and I loved it. I had always meant to read the book after that. When ABC television network came up with the series I watched a couple of episodes of it. I decided that I had better get the book because I felt that I was missing something.

Well, guess what? I wasn't missing a thing. ABC has already canceled the show and so am I with the book. Now I can concentrate on a Terry Brooks book that I am reading and really enjoying. After that or before I'm finished the Brooks book, I have a A Rhys Bowen murder mystery on hold and a Jennifer Chiaverini Elm Creeks Quilts book on hold also.

I have too many books on my shelf at home to mention but other to say that I'm set for my fall and winter reads.

Happy reading all!

DCMerkle

So "The Witches of Eastwick" was disappointing, Donna?
I haven't read the book, but had high hopes for the series "Eastwick" with Paul Gross (Darryl Van Horn) in it. He can be a very good actor, as well as fine lookin', but they didn't give him much of a palette of colors to work with... Also, unfortunately, I thought, the women were written and acted as typical empty-headed tv women...

I'm now reading Lullaby for Morons a novel about the first murder of a teacher in the US in 1914 in Upstate New York.

Julia wrote: "So "The Witches of Eastwick" was disappointing, Donna?
I haven't read the book, but had high hopes for the series "Eastwick" with Paul Gross (Darryl Van Horn) in it. He can be a very good actor, a..."

Maybe the book was too scene intensive for me. It just seemed that Updike spent too much time on describing scenery and how it affected the character. He just went over board with it. There was more description then dialouge between the characters. I know it was all about setting the mood and tone, but after awhile I wanted to hear what the charater/s were saying.

Donna wrote: "Hi All,

The one book that I am or was reading was "The Witches of Eastwick" by John Updike. I saw the movie version from way back and I loved it. I had always meant to read the book after that. Wh..."

I'm going to start reading Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright today on my lunch and I started listening to Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich this morning.

I'm reading Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade and listening to Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas.

I finished "Sunshine" Then I read "Now You See Her" by Linda Howard I loved it, I finished it in one day. Now I am reading "In The Company of the Courtesan" I am not sure what I think about it yet.

"The Whiches of Estwick" is on my list of books to read before I die. Maybe I will put it to the end of the list. ;)

Started and finished The Return by Sharon Sala. Not bad ... wasn't one of her best, IMHO, but pretty good.

I'm only a couple of chapters in of Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs. Had me smirk and chuckle in a couple of places already. Wondering how the rest of the book is going to go.

I have finished "In the Company of the Courtesan" I am now reading "Kitty and teh Midnight Hour" by Carrie Vaughn. This is a good quick book. I need this so I can start on November's reading. LOL

Started re-reading Twilight over the weekend. It's even better the second time around.

I have finished "Kitty and the Midnight Hour" I have read "Reason to Believe" and now I am reading "Believe in Me" I have been busy LOL

I am now only two months behind on our Books of the Month and am currently reading Covet by J.R. Ward.

LOL Kathleen don't worry I just picked that up at the book store on Wednesday. I have a couple of books in front of it. LOL

I have started reading "Merle's Door" Lessons from a freethinking Dog, by Ted Kerasote. The first chapter is a little strange.