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: "If you like Scandinavian thrillers you should rent "Headhunters" a Norwegian movie (with subtitles) from 2011 that's based on a book by Jo Nesbo (who writes the Harry Hole mysteries). "Headhunters"..."

just put it in my instant queue! thanks!

Jill wrote: "Luki and The Rocket Power Shoes

Hi Everyone, I have been a part of this amazing group for awhile and wanted to just share that I am a children's author/artist/poet. I recently published two very u..."

Wonderful to have you in our Group,Jill!

Adrian wrote: "Hi

My name is Adrian and I have just joined the group. I have 18 books available on my own publusishing site: www.amazolapublishing.com

Just thought that I would introduce myself!"

Great to welcome you Adrian!

Marja wrote: "Rick wrote: "This is a peeve I just encountered! Having decided to read Robin Cook's latest book,
I assumed it would be a self contained novel. At over 400 pages, there ce..."

Exactly Marja! There was no indication that this book was simply Part 1 of a series. I really felt manipulated and hoodwinked by the writer and publisher

J.M. wrote: "I would like to thank Rick for inviting me. I'm a US author who likes to write horror, mystery and other thrillers. I write about anything that really grabs my interest, as you'll see on my websit..."

L. Allen wrote: "Hi, I'm L. Allen Stovey. I was born in Detroit, Michigan just as the Great Depression was ending and World War II was beginning. I have had a lifelong passion for books and have written two novels...."

wonderful to welcome you!!!

Helena wrote: "Ridley Scott’s “Kingdom of Heaven”

Alright, it’s not exactly a “current” film, but researching for my current project “Tales of Chivalry,” I recently watched the DVD of Ridley Scott’s “Kingdom of ..."

very fascinating post Helena! extremely interesting. I find that historical films like KINGDOM OF HEAVEN take on new meaning since my return from Israel. Having actually been to Jerusalem and Jaffa makes the film that much more affecting to me.

Shannon wrote: "Books I am starting this week

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Love Koontz!! have not read Shadowfires yet though..curious if you like it!

Peggy wrote: "I loved the movie Ordinary People. While the book was so-so, the movie was a visual feast that grabbed my heart from the get-go. This movie is one that proves my theory that great movies are more l..."

Such a powerful film..understated and very moving

This is a peeve I just encountered! Having decided to read Robin Cook's latest book,
I assumed it would be a self contained novel. At over 400 pages, there certainly was enough space! I felt like the writer was being quite manipulative with the readers in that the book had no ending!!..a cliffhanger yes..it is as if this was a concerted attempt to make the reader have to buy the next book in order to find out what happens to the lead character.(Fortunately the lead character is the rudest, most unlikable character I have encountered..I was actually rooting for the horrific bad guys!)..yet the fact remains that the book was marketed as a stand alone..There are many books that are part of a series, a trilogy ect..and they are clearly marketed that way (Volume 1, Book 1...) this is not the case here. I find it quite irritating to have read over 400 pages and then have the book just end...to be continued. A a major peeve!!

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Rick, how did she do it?? Murder on The Links is breathtakingly complex. Genius."

I have no idea! Just an absolute marvel!!

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "I'm reading Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie as I've just discovered her and I find the stories so clever. I'm also reading The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde because it's bonkers."

ah..your first Agatha Christie book!! I envy you, Natasha! I have read almost all of her mysteries and they are amazing!! Poirot is my favorite but every one of her books is so so clever and entertaining..I don't think I ever guessed the ending right even once!

I have been reading all of the posts here..checking out all the links..just amazed as usual at the quality and diversity!!

Ken wrote: "Rick wrote:One of my favorite actors is Rip Torn..not sure if he was in the most recent MIB "

He was the best part of The Gary Shandling Show on Showtime.

Rip Torn played the 'Big Headed Alien' a..."

Thanks Ken!

Torn was so damn good as Artie on Larry Sanders Show.
I believe he was nominated for an Emmy every year it was on..Love that show! Torn and Jeffrey Tambor (Hey Now!) really were the heart of the show!

I finished Nano..all 400 plus pages..I enjoyed it overall yet it had one very major flaw. I do not want to spoil the book so I will simply say that it is an ending that I cannot imagine anyone NOT finding extremely irritating and even somewhat manipulative. Just read any of the many reviews if you want to know what I am talking about..just do not want to give any spoilers..needless to say..this is NOT a book to buy...borrow-perhaps..buy..NO!!

Barbara wrote: "I finished Ratking by Michael Dibdin, an Aurelio Zen mystery set in Italy. Zen is sent to Perugia to deal with the kidnapping of an important businessman and has to navigate the treacherous roads o..."

I have to check it out Barbara. I love mysteries and thrillers set in international settings

I love Robin Cook..reading his new book..always entertaining although I am quite surprised he brought back the lead character from his last book. She is one of the most unpleasant and unlikable lead characters I have ever read! Book is quite good though

Barbara wrote: "I watched "Men in Black 3" and though the movie got mixed reviews I thought it was clever and funny. Agent J (Will Smith) has to go back in time to confront the villain and save the Earth. The stor..."

One of my favorite actors is Rip Torn..not sure if he was in the most recent MIB

KOMET wrote: "1) ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - Cyndi Lauper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwkUY7...

(This song always brings to mind one of my dearest, truest friends --- now 11 years gone, from injuries sustaine..."

It's remarkable how specific songs bring to mind specific people..but they really do

I really love reading the new posts on this thread..truly the best in new books!!

KOMET wrote: "1) MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - Jim Croce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Yxcz...

2) LONGER THAN - Dan Fogelberg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70I_nj...

Two of the most beautiful songs I've ever..."

KOMET wrote: "1) ONE DAY IN YOUR LIFE - Michael Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks__RZ...

2) ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS - Richard Marx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRYoZY..."

Classics all

Time in a Bottle by Croce is one of those songs that always stay with you