Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s Comments (group member since Oct 06, 2009)

Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Barbara wrote: "I finished Mission to Paris by Alan Furst. It's the late 1930s and Warner Brothers sends Austrian-born Hollywood actor Frederic Stahl to Paris to star in a movie. Dur..."

I always enjoy Furst novels. Very intelligent and complex. Favorite is

I am reading ... Live these history based thriller. Bit confusing at first as it skips around quite a bit in the first several chapters. But high hopes

Barbara wrote: ""This is the End" is a hilarious movie. A bunch of famous celebrities (James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Rihanna, Emma Watson ...and more) are at a Franco's housewarming party w..."

I agree!! Hilarious film. And perfectly cast. And loved the script. Not a wasted word and every humorous situation worked!!

Barbara wrote: ""Incendies" is a Canadian flim (in French, with subtitles). When their mother's will is read, young adult twins living in Canada are sent on a quest to their original homeland (an unnamed country s..."

Seems like a very unique film. Thanks for the recommendation!

Sandra wrote: "Hello Rick and Everyone,

I am an avid reader of books both fiction and non-fiction. Reading is my favorite pastime.

I write non-fiction business books on the subject of money and cash flow manage..."

Chris wrote: "Hello Everyone, I am happy to have been invited to this community by Sandra Simmons. I have just launched my new book series titled 1-800-I-AM-UNHAPPY and am writing the 3rd book in the series.

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Pertti wrote: "Hello all, and thank you, Rick, for inviting via LinkedIn. I am a writer, 3+ years already. My first illustrated children’s book was published 2 weeks ago as e-book and print and is available via a..."

Tim wrote: "Thanks for adminning (new word alert) such an inclusive group. I see some discussions just begging for my input :)"

I welcome all our terrific new members.!!

Lexi wrote: "Rick wrote: "I wonder how all those other "Rule the world" villains I read about in previous novels are doing...do they ever all meet together in an 'I shall rule the world' Convention? or maybe ev..."

I shall begin my first draft on Monday!!

I have an odd dilemma. As I posted previously ... I have embarked on a LONG term reading of .. I also read a current book as well and love to read a historical novel too. Les Miz is so engrossing I find it hard to read anything but current thrillers alongside it. Yet as I plan on taking the next 11 months to complete ... I feel a bit hogtied!!

Barbara wrote: "I finished Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. This beautifully written book about a black family living in Michigan has a little of everything - magic, ghosts, eccentrics,..."

A brilliant classic!!

I need some good humor right now. So its Pratchett time!!

Anthony wrote: "My wife, People, and I have a formula which started when we lived on a small sailing boat for 15 years. It still seems to work. I think we both need to immerse ourselves in novels or non-fiction bo..."

Sounds like paradise!!!

Malina wrote: "Rick wrote: "not a new film..but I just ordered the 2 DVD set of Cinema Paradiso..with the new 174 minute Director's cut and the theatrical cut. I have never seen this film yet and have heard from ..."

Much appreciated!! I think I am going to stick with watching the original theatrical version

Lance wrote: "I saw The Monuments Men yesterday. It's not as bad as the reviews say, but it's wildly uneven in tone and doesn't always seem to know what story it wants to tell. That said, the underlying plot is ..."

KOMET wrote: "I went to see "THE MONUMENTS MEN" at the cinema earlier today. For anyone with an interest in the Second World War and a deep appreciation for art and cultural patrimony, this is the movie for you."

Interesting. Because this is a film I really want to see. A subject dear to my heart. Especially after visiting Yad Vashem in Israel. I had pause because of the big name cast. I prefer films like The Pianist. That focus on story rather than star power. So undecided on this one

Seeley wrote: "I just watched Lone Survivor. Heaviest movie I've ever seen in my life. Not for the faint of heart, this's one long battle between Navy Seals and the Taliban with an unexpected ending. Definitely n..."

I agree. So so powerful. The triumph of will and dedication of our fighting men was so perfectly illustrated

My sister swears by Sherlock and Scandal. Loves them. I have watched a few episodes of Sherlock but never saw Scandal. As she always has great taste. I must assume its a good show

Kath wrote: "Today I began and I think I will like it. Been in a real slump lately, haven't been able to stick with a book and I don't know if it's me or the books ..."

Margolin is usually a fun and easy read. Kath, I think most of us have been through "book slumps". I know I have!! It's been very hard for me to stick with most books the past month or so. And it is not the books. Just going through some unfortunate family issues. But like all things.. Will eventually pass

I recently started . The prose is beautiful yet it is quite slow moving.

A.L. wrote: "I just started Daughter of Darkness by V.C. Andrews. I've never read it before but found the hardback at Half Price Books for a song and decided I would giv..."

Never read that one. How did you like it? Have you read other Andrews books?

So very happy to welcome out super new members!!!

Kara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Rick wrote: "One peave that has come up recently is having a villain who seems superhuman. This is in a traditional thriller. Not SciFi or fantasy. But an evil villain ..."

Hehe!!!

I just live all of your links!! So much to read and enjoy. Thanks to all of you for posting your blogs and websites!!