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.

Werner wrote: "Rick, sorry I didn't reply to your post sooner (I don't always get my notifications when I'm supposed to, and I just now saw it!). Like you, I'm not really attracted to reading books just because ..."

absolutely Werner! very interested in your review!

Patrick wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Patrick Craig. I write Amish fiction for Harvest House and self-publish kid's mysteries with a gospel message. My first book for HH, "A Quilt For Jenna," will be rel..."

Morgan wrote: "Hi all. I'm Morgan Nyberg, Canadian literary & kids' author, although I seem to have inadvertently slid into the post-apocalyptic/speculative pigeon-hole because of my novel SINCE TOMORROW. By way..."

Greetings Morgan and Patrick!

Just finished- a very well researched thriller- alot of action, great plot and terrific education on ancient China and Forbidden City.

Just finished this GREAT historical adventure..the first book in a very fast paced, informative series about two real, yet little members of Kinf Henry VIII's Court...loved both of them! (I actually read the second book first!)

Sean wrote: ""This could be the next Harry Potter." Reader review. "An amazing experience." "The next beloved Potter." Amy Lignor -Bookpleasures "Highly recommended!" GlendaBixlerReviews "The Harry Potter of to..."

congrats Sean!!!

Kara wrote: "Go Wild!"

haha "Go Wild for the Panthers!!"

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. This kind of book isn't my usual genre of choice but I was curious about it. So far it's ok - interesting ..."

curious how you like it..I have all four books in series..yet to read them! they do look like fun!

Alan wrote: "Hi everyone. Thanks to Rick for inviting me to join this group. I'm a writer of crime thrillers in Texas and currently working on one now. I read other thrillers and mysteries. Learn more about me ..."

Welcome Alan!!!

Bajeeraopatil wrote: "Rick, Thank you for all your help!"

MY PLEASURE!!!

Bajeeraopatil wrote: "I am Bajeerao Patil, an author of Insanity Beyond Understanding
Readers reviews are available on Barns & Noble & Amazon.com
My website:http://www.bajeeraopatil.com"

Desiree wrote: "Hi it desi here well been sick now for all most 2 week but i am keep up with the book but i have not posted them yet but when i get back form the bluegrass festival in Jefferson city on Sunda..."

Janie wrote: "Rick, thanks for the invite. I'm a US writer living in New Mexico. I have nine books out with a new one coming out in April. I write fantasy, romance, and thrillers.

I'm especially fond of my Bowd..."

great to welcome you!!

Jess wrote: "Hi, and thanks for inviting me to this friendly-looking group. My name is Jess, and I write historical mystery and suspense. I'm here not just to promote my own work, but to discover new writers to..."

Aviva wrote: "Thanks for the invitation. I am the author of a newly released young-adult novel titled The Mist on Bronte Moor. I have a keen interest in early British literature, particularly the Bronte sisters,..."

Phil wrote: "Thank you for the invitation Rik. I am Phil G, author of Relapse to Recovery, memoirs of a recovering alcoholic and I send greetings from "Bonnie Scotland". I am presently working on Alcoholism &..."

Robert wrote: "Hi, I am a writer and editor, and run a new independent publisher, Holland House Books, with four separate imprints - each serving a different genre (Liiterary, Crime & Mystery, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, a..."

Janet wrote: "I am the author of Best of Year book, Seasons of the Soul, a book similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and five-star, inspiring-historical romance, Lockets and Lanterns. HIs secret ... Her b..."

Welcome welcome!!! to all of you!!

Valjeanne wrote: "Rick wrote: "Minnie wrote: "Valjeanne wrote: "Has anyone seen "The Girl" yet? It's an HBO film based on Alfred Hitchcock's obsession with Tippi Hedren. It's actually a very good film, made with a m..."

I don't dispute that Hitchcock was far from a choirboy..I guess my anger of what happened to Joan Crawford colors my attidude toward negative biopics of people who are dead and connot refute charges.

Minnie wrote: "Valjeanne wrote: "Has anyone seen "The Girl" yet? It's an HBO film based on Alfred Hitchcock's obsession with Tippi Hedren. It's actually a very good film, made with a mix of American and British a..."

I just wonder why this is all "coming out" some 35 plus years AFTER Hitchcock's death...again..while I am very hesitant to doubt Ms. Hendren, she IS receiving more publicity now than she has in almost 50 years..just want to know if there is actual proof to claims

Shelley wrote: "Rick: I remember Orson Bean.

As to films: after Newtown, I'm sickened by the number of "trailers" I have to sit through before every movie that feature gun violence.

I'm boycotting any violent mo..."

excellent point..and quite hypocritical to see "activist" celebs come out and call for gun control laws when they make millions on films that are chock full of guns and mayhem!

so many GREAT books listed here!!! and let's remember..a key tenet of James Mason group is members supporting members!!!

Robert wrote: "I'm going to pick The Nether World by George R. Gissing as my pre-1900, and 1984 by George Orwell as my pre-1950."

Just bought Complete works of Gissing for $2.99 on my Kindle..love his writing!

William wrote: "After 1900 and before 1950...

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett or House on the Borderlands by William Hope Hodgson.

Best novella in that time... At the Mountains of Madness by H P Lovecraft..."

love!!! MR James!! after EF Benson- favorite writer of ghost stories..favorite James story..The Mezzotint

Marja wrote: "Rick wrote: "D.L. wrote: "Obviously, different readers like and detest different things. I can tolerate all sorts of prose styles, perspectives, and even creative comma usage if I find the characte..."

ewwwwwwwwwwwwww

Valjeanne wrote: "Has anyone seen "The Girl" yet? It's an HBO film based on Alfred Hitchcock's obsession with Tippi Hedren. It's actually a very good film, made with a mix of American and British actors. I'm a longt..."

I am always a bit put off by films made about folks who are dead and cannot defend themselves. While I do not doubt Ms. Hendren's accounts...Hitch is not around to refute them..Farley Granger had a completely different take on Hitch..loved him and said he was very very funny. I do recall reading that Hitch would pick one actor (usually actress) out of cast to be quite vicious to (Ruth Roman in Strangers on a Train for example) but just not very fond of books or films about famous people...MAINLY due to MOMMIE DEAREST...a horrific account of Joan Crawford that was "written" by a very angry and resentful daughter who was cut out of her will...AFTER Crawford had died. Who knows how much is true and how much is the daughter's (I will not even mention her name)revenge? Yet, a woman who worked her way up from a chorus girl to become one of the great Hollywood stars ofall time is now mainly thought of as a monster who hated "wire Hangers ever!!!!" To me that is the real horror..Crawford died with a sterling reputation, only to have it forever scarred by a despicable book and movie. Ironic that Faye Dunaway was the star as she is an actress..still alive..who has had many folks who have worked with her decribe her behavior in a very critical way. There is a reason why she went from a major A list star to oblivion after making classics like Bonnie and Clyde and Network...

Anne wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Rick wrote: "Pawn Stars- loved it for the first few episodes- yet when it became a huge hit-- and the "characters" starting staging mini sitcoms (Chumley has to learn how to use Skyp..."

actually he is amusing..the Old Man..just that I read he is a major jerk (polite word for actual one used!)on a blog by someone who met him. Same person said Rick was one of the nicest guys he met..so did not seem to have an ax to grind.