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.

Really enjoying this new book from Brad Meltzer..very gripping and engaging!



here is some cool links Brad sent me that I found very interesting


- From PBS: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/...

****Here's an article I wrote for the NY Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainm...

****- and my newest piece for Parade on my USO trip: The Power of Thanks:
http://www.parade.com/news/views/gues...

- My newest TED talk about How to Change History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LR7Vb...

JUST LOVE!!! the events I see here from our fellow members!!

G.R. wrote: "Good morning everyone. I am honored to have been asked to join this fine group. I am a multi-genre'd US author with five published books and one I did the artwork layout for. My first three books w..."

Jewel wrote: "Hello, My name is Jewel. I look forward to reading some good books."

Happy greeting to G.R. and Jewel!!!

MANY MANY EXCELLENT events that are members are having..LET'S SUPPORT THEM!!

Claudine wrote: "Hello! I'm happy to connect with this wonderful group. I'm Claudine. I'm a soon-to-be self-published author and an avid reader. My tastes criss-cross genres. I basically read whatever sounds intere..."

Hi Claudine!! welcome!!

Geetanjali wrote: "Brian wrote: "My favorite, and I would argue one of the best film adaptations of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird."

Definitely the best.No one could be a better Atticus Finch than Gregory Peck......"

You must watch documentary of Gregory Peck made by his daughter "A CONVERSATION WITH GREGORY PECK"...he truly was one of the few actors who was just like the character he played in film, in real life!! Truly kind and modest man...

Ethan wrote: "I just finished Heat Lightning by John Sandford. I'm really enjoying this series and am looking forward to reading the others.

Now I'm reading The Blood Gospel by James Rollins. I've really enjoy..."

Loved THE BOOD GOSPEL by Rollins..Jim is a member of Group..really great guy

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Carol wrote: "Rick, I'm not sure but think the title of the Edmond O'Brien film is D.O.A. I saw it years ago on a late night cable channel. Very suspenseful and in black & white.. clos..."

very good!! character name was "Marla Rakubian"

Elaine wrote: "I;m reading Dracula by Bram Stoker with some trepidation
as I don't normally read horror , but this is the first genuine Gothic horror and part of history. I'm sure I'll cope . I've just finished ..."

I really enjoyed Dracula..just need to get used to the style of the novel

Carol wrote: "Howard wrote: "Carol & Rick, here's the best book I've found in this genre & also one of the best non-ficton books I've ever read, period:

[bookcover:Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed H..."

Love Gutenburg Project ..been using it for over a decade....amazing resource for LONG LONG out of print books..free!

Carol wrote: "Rick, I'm not sure but think the title of the Edmond O'Brien film is D.O.A. I saw it years ago on a late night cable channel. Very suspenseful and in black & white.. close to being a noir. Excellen..."

yes!!! that is film!! thanks!!

Howard wrote: "Carol & Rick, here's the best book I've found in this genre & also one of the best non-ficton books I've ever read, period:

N..."

just read the synopsis Howard..wow!! facinating!! to think that if the buttons disintergrated due to cold temperature and caused the French defeat...

Among books I am reading ..The 13th Hour..facinating plot..chapters are in reverse..and the lead learns of his wife's murder in first(last) chapter..and each chapter he is transported back two hours to try and change events..sounds odd...but really works!! reminds me a bit of old Edmond O'Brien film in which he had 2 days I think to find his own murderer..who gave him a slow acting poison..forgot title!! think there was a remake with Dennis Quaid but I always prefer originals!

Mark wrote: "Hello everyone, I won't to thank Rick for inviting me to this group. My name is Mark Clayborne, and I'm the author of Hidden Credit Repair Secrets. I have helped many consumers restore their cred..."

Doris wrote: "I'm the author of nineteen novels and numerous short stories published in print, but now available as ebooks. All but two of my books are mysteries set in Texas. They include the Sheriff Charles Ma..."

Henriet wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Henriet Schapelhouman. I just published my first book, "The Story Lives: Leading a Missional Revolution"! This has been a life long dream…publishing a book. You can visit th..."

So SO happy to welcome Mark, Doris and Henriet to our wonderful Community!!

Carol wrote: "Rick wrote: "Marc wrote: "I recently read a book called Salt: A World History, fascinating dicussion of one of the most necessary substances. I recently discovered a book called The Alchemy of Air..."

Love those localized history books..really keeps the byegone days and people alive and vivid!

Thomas wrote: "Cape Fear—the 1962 version starring Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum. The original title of the book, by John D. MacDonald was "The Executioners." The 1991 version was good, but not as powerful as ..."

The 1991 version of Cape Fear was fine..the 1962 version,,CLASSIC!! Mitchum was one of the most unique actors around as he was so excellent in so many roles..yet made it look effortless. Unforgetable in Night of the Hunter..."LOVE" and "HATE" tattooed across the knuckles!!!

Hock wrote: "Rick wrote: "There is a fantasy series I read some years ago- very engaging
[bookcover:The Quest for the Trilogy: A Rover ..."

really great books!! if you like the Tolkien style..which I do..very very enjoyable!!

Roger wrote: "There are two dated authors but who ae among my favourites. I was reminded about Flora Thompson's book Lark Rise to Candleford and I found a second hand copy of John Moore's Brensham Village. He ha..."

TWO WRITERS I HAVE NOT YET DISCOVERED!! Thanks Roger..will look up their books for sure!!

J.M. wrote: ""Dr. Zhivago" from the novel of the same name. "Out of the Past", classic noir from "Build My Gallows High.""

Agree top noir film Out of the Past. Great Mitchum performance. Also very fine role by the vastly underrated Jane Greer. Greer and Audrey Totter are two of the most underrated actresses in my opinion

Duncan wrote: "Did James Mason appear in the TV movie, Salem's Lot, book written by Stephen King. I seem to remember he was the vampire's assistant?"

Indeed he did!!! Was great as the visitor..who opens the antique shop..and was quite evil!!!!