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.

welcome to our great new members!!!

I am reading Strange Case of Mr. Bodkin and Father Whitechapel- a modern adaption of Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde..and it is a flip book- so it has complete original Stevenson tale on the back- very very well done indeed!!

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading The Camel Club by David Baldacci; terrorist plots and Secret Service intrigue abound in this book. Good for thriller lovers."

love that book!!!! and the follow-ups!!

Howard wrote: "Ken said: 'I just finished A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.'

Ken, an insightful analysis, thanks."

Ken wrote: "Based on recommendations I just finished A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Very good and I was surprised, when a contemporary release in 1943, it was considered prurient. What I enjoyed were Francie's i..."

Such a great book by Betty Smith and the 1945 film is just as good with Peggy Anne Garner perfectly cast and James Dunn unforgetable as the father

Not sure if anyone saw 1960's Disney Adaption of Rascal..but a true favorite of mine- Walter Pidgeon as Sterling North narrating the film made it even better.
Great cast too- Elsa Lancaster, Steve Forrest, Henry Jones, Billy Mumy and Herbert Anderson

Andrew wrote: "Shomeret wrote: "Re recurring characters-- If you really enjoy the characters in question then you'll want to see them again. After a while, they become like old friends."

Fair point, if well wri..."

Shomeret wrote: "Re recurring characters-- If you really enjoy the characters in question then you'll want to see them again. After a while, they become like old friends."

I really enjoy Mitch Rapp, Doc Ford, Odd Thomas and even Sean Dillon. Dillon, Ferguson, Billy and Harry, Blake Johnson et all are like Shomeret said, visiting old friends

Love Poirot- wish there were more Hastings books - love the early ones with him as a "Watson"

Frank wrote: "I've read both of Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize winners, Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies, and would strongly recommend them. It's a reamarkable achievement to win the Booker twice in a row. The n..."

I agree 100%- Loved both- and I read a bio on Cromwell in between which even made books more real!

Curious if anyone saw Argo and is it worth seeing?

with Kindle I have been able to read alot of long out of print detectives
recommend

Andrew wrote: "Rick wrote: "
Just started the always reliable Jack Higgins"

Early stuff good, but of late I am soooooooooooooo bored with Sean Dillon.....in fact gave up. B..."

I agree the Dillon books are by the number..yet somehow comforting to me - knowing the characters so well!! Certainly not up to earlier novels like Night of the Fox

Just started the always reliable Jack Higgins

just love looking through these blogs- so so creative!!

Wendilyn wrote: "Thank You Rick for Inviting me in. Well, let me see, my name is Wendilyn Emrys, and I am a Bibliophile. My parents say the addiction started when I was taught to read at a year and a half and sta..."

June wrote: "Good day. My name is June McCullough and I am so please to be a part of this group. I currently have two books published, On the Other Hand, an inspirational story, and Home to Stay, a contemporary..."

Dustin wrote: "Hello. I'm Dustin Hill, and I'm pleased to be a new member of this group. I'm a fan of both political fiction and nonfiction, with a particular emphasis on economic matters. I'm currently reading R..."

Candace wrote: "Hey ya'll. I'm Candace, a transplanted yankee in ATL. My journey in this world has been rich with reading, both for pleasure and academia. I've been a school teacher and school counsleor for over t..."

Ken wrote: "I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I am a former homicide detective (still working as a detective) who now writes books. I've written three book: Walking Among the Dead, Standing In De..."

Terrific to say to all of you..welcome!!!

Anne wrote: "Rick, that's my single favorite line in the movies:
"I'm shocked--shocked! to discover gambling going on in this establishment" as he pockets his winnings."

haha- classic!!

Mitchell wrote: "Hello all. I want to share the latest review of Oversoul: Stories and Essays with the rest of the club.

here is the link.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0...


here is the text

Wit..."

CONGRATS on great review!!!!

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Howard wrote: "Rick:

We've talked about this movie on several threads & I'm letting you know on this one that I just saw 'John Carter' (on DVD) & now understand why you liked it so.

..."
So happy you enjoyed it- certainly terrible marketing hurt it..yet most who have seen it feel as you do Barbara..a pretty darn good film!

M.M. wrote: "Thank you for the invite! I'm pleased to join this group. I am a mystery writer, with four published mysteries, writing as M.M. Gornell. I love and have been inspired by P.D. James--she is my "rock..."

welcome M.M.!! so very happy to have you with us!

here is a nice post about a book of yours by a fellow member!

message 7817: by Marja(new)

4 hours, 27 min ago


I just finished Lies of Convenience by M.M. Gornel and I couldn't put it down. Her books take place along Route 66 in the desert, and she makes me feel like I'm right there with her characters. She's a wonderful storyteller.

SUPERB BOOKS ALL!!!

Finished The Survivor..expected a great thriller..it is, surprised by how very affecting it is too- the main character has ALS..superb read

Ken wrote: "I've been a member here for some time but thought I would introduce the NEW me. The NEW comes from this being the first day of retirement. Left the day job and the gray cubicle behind.

Hopefully..."

Hopefully the New Ken retains the old Ken's sense of humor which is hilarious!!