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.

Howard wrote: "Now Rick Roy, don't get me started.

But I like the gap, no doubting that."

haha- Love his autobiography - -

Bunnie wrote: "Rick,right now i am reading "The link" by Colin Tudge-
it's about the fossil Ida found in the MESSEL PIT-before that i had been reading about Louis and clark-then the building of the transcontinten..."

Huge Barrymore fan here!
Gene Fowler was a friend of Barrymore and wrote that great book shortly after his death.

Marja wrote: "Bond movie: My reaction was just the opposite of some of the comments I've read here. I really enjoyed it because it seemed like it had more of a plot than usual. Just my humble opinion. I was with..."

I have no doubt I will very much enjoy the new Bond film- loved the last three!- just do not think that Daniel Craig is best Bond ever and this will be best Bond film ever- Still like Sean Connery and Goldfinger- my issue was with those critics who are saying this is best Bond ever...

Bill wrote: "Larry wrote: "@Bill, this is the third Le Guin Ive tried to read . I just dont like her style I guess."

We can't always like the same books, it'd be a pretty boring place.. :0) At least you gave h..."

very well put Bill!!

I keep hearing such good things about The Other Son

Pat wrote: "HEY, Pat Brown here. I've been a voracious reader all my life, and before I could read myself I made my mother read for me. I write crime fiction under P.A. Brown and have switched to historical fi..."

welcome Pat!!

Mary Anne wrote: "Hi, my name is Mary Anne MacCrone and it is great to join the group! I am Canadian, living in London, Ontario and have published my first book. Hidden Refractions is a romantic suspense and was rel..."

Andrei wrote: "My name is Andrei Baltakmens. I'm a writer, and I'm happy to find this group and join on the invitation of the moderator.
I'm the author of an historical mystery, The Raven's Seal, released this m..."

Gisela wrote: "Thank you Rick for inviting me here. It seams a nice group.
Well, my name is Gigi Sedlmayer and i am the author of the Talon series. It's about Talon, the condor and his best friend, challenged Mat..."

TERRIFIC TO SAY WELCOME TO YOU THREE!!!!

Beginning latest Odd Thomas book- love the character!!

Andrew wrote: "'Muckle' is still used where I live (Newcastle upon Tyne).

Frankenstein is my favourite book of all time.

An amazing story which started a whole genre, and still has points relevant to today, esp..."

I had 400 pages of "muckle" with Rob Roy...great muckle tho!!

Andrei wrote: "I just joined this group, but if no one has mentioned it yet, the Earthsea sequence by Ursula K. Le Guin is particularly fine and one of the most beautifully written works in English.
The Viriconiu..."

The Viriconium sequence by M. John Harrison is new to me- will check it out- thanks!!

Jennings wrote: "Thanks for the invitation, Rick! I am still figuring out Goodreads, but I am always looking for great groups to join. :o)

I have published 3 books this year: two treasure hunt/action adventure boo..."

Ronnie wrote: "Thanks for inviting me to this group, Rick. I'm really looking forward to sharing and learning and making new friends. I am a Canadian published author of three genres. I have published four of th..."

So very happy to welcome both you you,Ronnie and Jennings!!

super blogs all!!

Howard wrote: "Rick, a commanding performance & with such ease.

I can't remember exactly, two scenes, three?

And small scenes, given the movie & that they're mostly flashbacks.

I like his pre-war English films..."

I agree- love The Ladykillers!!! Herbert Lom great in that too- Alastair Sim another great- my favorite British Comic actor is Terry-Thomas

Roy wrote: "My name is Roy Mayer, I am Canadian and I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with my wife of nearly fifty years, Lise. I have written four published books: Two were Canadian bestsellers with one havi..."

Rod wrote: "Thanks for the invitation, Rick. You allow self promo, so I'll go for it. I worked with my agent (sweet LA woman) on a series about relationships. It's called The Bedouin series and is about a roof..."

Greetings Rod and Roy!

Howard wrote: "Dr Z is great for many diverse reasons, as all such films are.

But the icing on the cake is ObeWan."

excellent point Howard!

Rod wrote: "Rick, what is bluray?"

Hi- Definition DVD- can see every speck of sand in the desert!

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Plan for November:

A Life For A Life - Tim Ellis
Road Closed - Leigh Russell
Silent Witness - Rebecca Forster
Chasing Amanda - Melissa Foster
Priced to Move - Ginny Aiken
Nightfall - Stephen Leath..."

great idea- making a list!
Curious how you like Nighfall- Stephen is a James Mason member and great guy!

Rod wrote: "I've just downloaded a collection of 19 classic novels - Tolstoy, Jane Austen etc - for $4. I've started with Tolstoy's Anna K.Decades since I read it at highschool. Now what surprises me is how I ..."

it is amazing - being able to get complete works of Dickens, Trollope ect for a few bucks! still Rod- even though I have 3 Kindles- chock full of books- still prefer reading old fashioned hard and paperbacks!!

Rod wrote: "David Lean's Dr. Zhivago. Every scene was, or rather is a masterpiece. Oops, Sir David Lean."

Dr. Zhivago looks amazing on bluray!!

Lesley Ann wrote: "HI Rick and everyone. My name is Lesley and I'm an English author, currently living in Spain. My first novel The Seventh Magpie was published in May 2012 and I have a book trailer on YouTube you mi..."

Welcome Lesley Ann - superb trailer!!!!