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.

1952 French novel The Bridge over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle. Just saw it again on bluray..one of those films I can watch over and over

Ken wrote: "Don't know if either of these were from novels but I was thinking of George Raft after seeing 'They Drive by Night' and have a hankering to see 'Spawn of the North', a George Raft gig from 1938."

Major Raft fan...and They Drive bt Night is one of my all time favorites!! Great character turn by Alan Hale Sr in that film! Raft was famous for the roles he turned down..Maltese Falcon, High Sierra..some say Casablanca ..but heard conflicting stories on that one.

Michael wrote: "My most recent novel, Goodbye Emily, follows three baby boomers who relive their trip to Woodstock in '69. One final roadtrip. One last chance to say Goodbye Emily.

Thrilled with the inital respon..."

Diane wrote: "Hi! I'm Diane Thomas. My debut novel, The Year the Music Changed, was traditionally published in 2005. My second novel, In Wilderness, is with an agent, and I'm working on my third. I'm excited to ..."

so happy to welcome you both - Michael and Diane - to James Mason group!!!

Cliff wrote: "My novel, Times of Trial: a Christian End Times novel just received a new review from blogger LaTawnia Kintz: http://latawniakreviews.blogspot.com/...

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Congrats Cliff!!! well earned!!

Matt wrote: "Hi, my name is Matt Coyle. My debut thriller YESTERDAY'S ECHO is due out May 7th. Thanks for the invitation. It's an honor to be among so many interesting writers and readers. You can learn more ab..."

Phil wrote: "Hi, my name is Phil G and I published my first book entitled Relapse 2 Recovery, memoirs of a recovering alcoholic in November. I am presently working on Alcoholism and Consciousness, a new beginni..."

Major welcome to Phil and Matt!!!

Richard wrote: "Rick wrote: "Richard wrote: "I am currently reading "The Operators,' by Michael Hatings, a reporter for "Rolling Stone" Magazine. He was allowed to acocompany Gen. Stan McCrystal in 2010 and 2011 f..."

Great point Richard, and as you have a background experience and knowledge I lack..I very much defer to your judgment..would you recommend the book?

Martin wrote: "For me, it has to be the most recent version of Great Expectations - with the brilliant Ray Winston as Magwitch. The depth of character in the scene in the estuary mud with him and the young Pip is..."

Ray Winstone is one of the greatest character stars alive today!

Norma wrote: "So happy to be a member of this great group of readers and writers! Maybe I can be of some help to you. There is no doubt that you can be of help to me. Having published the first two of my faith-b..."

So very happy to welcome you, Norma!!

Joe wrote: "Fellow members,
In the introduction post I made last evening, I made mention of two of my newest book releases – “Tuffy’s Heroes-Revised Edition”, my hilarious military book, and “Lobisón”, my wer..."

Tiffy..I really find it so very facinating to learn how a writer works out his/her plot/characters ect..Very much enjoyed your post!!!

Judith wrote: "Rick, thank you for the invitation! My food memoir, Tasting Home: Coming of Age in the Kitchen, is available for preorder. A piece based on the memoir is currently on Huffington Post http://www.huf..."

So happy to welcome you Judith! What an amazing excerpt from your memoir...truly touching in so many ways.

Robert wrote: "Tough pick, but I would have to say Shawshank Redemption, the adaptation of Stephen King's novella of the same name."

GREAT FILM.great cast..I really feel the superb character actor Bob Gunton, who played the Prision Warden in that film was outstanding!!!

Camille wrote: "I haven't been able to pick my favorite. For some reason, the film version always falls just a tad bit short for me. But if I had to choose one I think "To Kill A Mockingbird" was pretty good."

agree..so rare for afilm to be able to capture a book in it's entirety, Camille. Even "To Kill...Mockingbird" left out scenes and characters from the novel..yet what parts of the novel thay did film perfectly caught the mood and essense of the novel.I really feel that the narration by an adult Scout that the film carried over was a major key to bridging the book to the film.

Joe wrote: "Hello! My name is Joe “Tuffy” Tofuri and I would like to thank Rick for being so kind as to allow me entry into his group. So thank you, Rick!

I am the published author of six novels and a film ..."

Welcome Joe..a most facinating post!!!

April wrote: "Hello, My name is April Kempler. This looks like a very interesting group and I'm happy to be here.
Best!
April Voytko Kempler
author of The Altered I, a Holocaust Memoir (coming soon!)"

Kristina wrote: "Good Day,

Hi,
I have a book that I believe you will really like. Not only is it an original, but it is unique original. I dare say that you would not find ANY book on the market like it. It cov..."

WELCOME!! ..Kristina and April..terrific to have you as members!

Charlotte D. wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Charlotte Hunt and I have written non-fiction books up to this point. I'm working on my first fiction book now. My book, "Damaged Goods: Learning to Dream Again" was featu..."

George wrote: "Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself.My novel, TRAPPED, won TAG Publishers "Next Great American Novel" contest. It was part of a Goodreads giveaway in November..."

So happy to welcome both of you, George and Charlotte!!

Richard wrote: "I am currently reading "The Operators,' by Michael Hatings, a reporter for "Rolling Stone" Magazine. He was allowed to acocompany Gen. Stan McCrystal in 2010 and 2011 for a magazine article. He tur..."

Sounds like an interesting read. Only issue I can see is if writer allowed his own personal views to affect journalistic descriptions. The "cynical insight" part of your synopsis raises a flag. As long as Hatings was up front about what was opinion and what was fact.. I would have no issue

John wrote: "HOT NEW READ: Angels Gate [Kindle Edition] by Andrew J. Rafkin The GREATEST heist–NEVER TOLD! only $4.95

http://tinyurl.com/b4dou2n

In 1983, the rapidly growing city of L.A. and beachfront commu..."

Love thrillers like that!!

great thread!!!

Connie wrote: "First of all, I love the books of Doris Kearns Goodman. Then, I hope it is not inappropriate to mention to Goodreads history buffs my creative non-fiction story, just posted on Amazon in time for L..."

Sounds like a facinating read Connie..by all means --feel free to share link for your non-fiction story with fellow members!!

Always important to support the work of fellow members!

Loved this "Reverse Thriller" by fellow member Richard Doetsch!