March 2013 What are you reading and why?

[Kimberly]

I just finished which I loved, now I'm starting .

[Chrissie]

Judy wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Judy, it is all very strange, but I could get the audiobook download of East of Eden from Downpour. This was not available to me in Belgium from Audible!"

Go figure. Glad you were..."

Me too. It has to be related to money.

[Shirley]

Finished
Fall of Giants



Started something lighter
A Royal Pain



Since this movie is on FIOS guess I better get busy and read/listen to
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: A Novel

[[deleted user]]

I've finished The Children of Men, which was a pretty good read.
Just a chapter into my March classics read, The History of the Kings of Britain which, despite it's title, doesn't so far appear to be a true and accurate history of anything! Where's that Trade Descriptions Act, this is the literary equivalent of the horsemeat scandal!! >;-)

[Cherie]

Shirley wrote: "Finished
Fall of Giants



Started something lighter
A Royal Pain



Since this movie is on FIOS guess I better get busy and read/l..."

I have the Ken Follett book on my TBR list I like his writing. I read the book AND saw TBEMH. I honestly liked the movie better, but the book was good too.

[Cherie]

Helen wrote: "I've finished The Children of Men, which was a pretty good read.
Just a chapter into my March classics read, The History of the Kings of Britain which, despite it's title, doesn't so far appear to..."

LOL! Didn't you read the disclaimer about Geoffrey?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Helen wrote: "I've finished The Children of Men, which was a pretty good read.
Just a chapter into my March classics read, The History of the Kings of Britain which, despite it's title, doesn't so far appear to..."

lol

[Almeta]

Reading Drowning Ruth, as a water sign example for a Zodiac challenge.

[Cherie]

Sounds like a great challenge. It is for another group, huh?

[[deleted user]]

Cherie wrote: "Helen wrote: "I've finished The Children of Men, which was a pretty good read.
Just a chapter into my March classics read, The History of the Kings of Britain which, despite it's title, doesn't so far appear to..."

LOL! Didn't you read the disclaimer about Geoffrey?"

Yes, but I think I was expecting mild exaggeration not complete fabrication! I read fiction & non-fiction in quite a different mindset, so I'm having to readjust how I approach this.

I have just got to King Leir (who founded Leicester, BTW) which is, indirectly, Shakespeare's source for King Lear. So out of this some good will come.

[Almeta]

Cherie wrote: "Sounds like a great challenge. It is for another group, huh?"

In the Crazy Challenge Connection I am doing the Zodiac challenge (meet certain astrological criteria), the Connections challenge (Pick a word from the previous book's title or author's name and the next book to read must have that word), and Countdown (read 13 books from 2013, 12 books, from 2012, 11 books from 2011, etc.).

I just picked some challenges from dozens that they concoct, and try to make them coincide with the You'll Love This One!! challenges.

YLTO!! is my "home group" though. I have the best discussions and fun here!

[Janice, Moderator]

It's great to hear that YLTO is your "home group", Almeta! You are part of the reason it is so much fun with your participation. :)

[Almeta]

Ahh shucks! Thanks.

[Shirley]

Almeta wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Sounds like a great challenge. It is for another group, huh?"

In the Crazy Challenge Connection I am doing the Zodiac challenge (meet certain astrological criteria), the Connectio..."

This sounded so good I went there and joined the group :)

[Pragya]

Finished reading and now reading for review on the blog.

[Almeta]

Shirley wrote: "This sounded so good I went there and joined the group :) ..."

Be careful!! There are so many interessting sounding challenges, that you may over extend yourself. That is what I did at first. Now I am a bit more selective.

This year I am making sure that my other challenges overlap with my YLTO!! ABC challenge, which is the most extensive and ...how can one say it differently?....challenging.

[[deleted user]]

Agree, I joined loads of groups in a rush of enthusiasm, then found I couldn't keep up with the reading. It's great that there's so much choice, but it can be a bit too much at times.

[Travis]

finished almost done with a bit of swashbuckling in

[Ann]

Reading cause I saw it in the library one day and it spoke to me! I am enjoying it.

[Shirley]

Almeta wrote: "Shirley wrote: "This sounded so good I went there and joined the group :) ..."

Be careful!! There are so many interessting sounding challenges, that you may over extend yourself. That is what I..."

Thanks for the warning ... using my spreadsheet to avoid that. Did I mention how many I have on it? ... don't ask! :)

[Shirley]

Ann wrote: "Reading cause I saw it in the library one day and it spoke to me! I am enjoying it."

Flavia speaks to a lot of us ... so jealous not there in the series yet.

[Almeta]

Ann wrote: "Reading cause I saw it in the library one day and it spoke to me! I am enjoying it."

A series favorite of mine! Number 6 not due out until 2014, darn it.☻

[Travis]

read Gilgamesh: A New English Version Gilgamesh oldest story ever written in 2750 bc or thereabouts wish I had found it for the tell me a story challenge

[Cherie]

Almeta wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Sounds like a great challenge. It is for another group, huh?"

In the Crazy Challenge Connection I am doing the Zodiac challenge (meet certain astrological criteria), the Connectio..."

Wow, Almeta, I think my head would explode trying to do all of that! Amazing. I am glad you are here too. I love your encouragement and thoughts on things. I am so glad I found the group and that my daughter is here too.

[Cherie]

Travis of NNY wrote: "finished almost done with a bit of swashbuckling in "

Ah Captain Blood was in my Book of 50 Classics. I liked it!

[Esther]

It seems like I am reading a lot of books at the same time, but really I am concentrating on one. The other one are in various places so I do not get stuck waiting for something/someone with nothing to do. I rarely go pass page 30 before they get promoted to main book. I also usually read a short story between novels.
So
Main: A Rising Thunder by David Weber

Short Stories: Blood Bank by Tania Huff

Library/Borrowed: La fiancée américaine by Eric Dupont
Phone: The First Confessor by Terry Goodkind
Zumba Bag: Tripwire by Lee Child
Laptob bag: A Feast for Crows by Georges R.R. Martin
Dance Bag: L'honneur de Sartine by J-F Parrot
Car: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

[Almeta]

Finished Drowning Ruth.

Almeta's Review of Drowning Ruth

Starting the The Aviator's Wife, becuase my mother had several of her books, and I was always curious about Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

I was number 27 in line to receive this from the library, so I won't be allowed to dilly-dally!

[Tejas Janet]

Travis of NNY wrote: "read Gilgamesh: A New English Version Gilgamesh oldest story ever written in 2750 bc or thereabouts wish I had found it for the tell me a story challenge"

I just finished "Lugalbanda," also from ancient Sumeria. Really from two ancient poems originally recorded in cuneiform on clay tablet. I don't know of any other general audience versions available out there. Drawing upon available academic sources, the author attempts to convey the meaning in the language rather than a literal word-for-word translation. While clearly aimed at a younger audience, I enjoyed its simple story and beautiful illustrations. I also just loved reading a story with such an ancient past. I forgot to say, Lugalbanda is thought to be the father of Gilgamesh and is referred to in the Epic of Gilgamesh... "Offspring of Lugalbanda, Gilgamesh is strong to perfection..." Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War: An Epic Tale From Ancient Iraq

[Shirley]

Finished 4 stars
A Royal Pain



Started

Since this movie is on the DVR guess I better get busy and read/listen to
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: A Novel

[[deleted user]]

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is this month's book club read. I profess to being less than inspired. But I think I'll squeak it in as my alphabet M read, making reading it at least worthwhile.

[Tejas Janet]

Helen wrote: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is this month's book club read. I profess to being less than inspired. But I think I'll squeak it in as my alphabet M read, making reading it at least worthwhile."

My husband and I just watched this in the past week. Got it from the library. We both enjoyed it as a movie, but I haven't read the book.

[Travis]

Tejas Janet wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "read Gilgamesh: A New English Version Gilgamesh oldest story ever written in 2750 bc or thereabouts wish I had found it for the tell me a story challenge"

I just finished "Lu..."

I'll have to check it out thanks

[Roz]

Although I started back in February, I finished it in March. I had high hopes for this one. I must say I learned a lot about stained glass window making and the Tiffany Studio. But I could only give it 3 stars.

Here's my review:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Roz]

Right now I'm reading . No particular reason, maybe I'm just in an apocalytic mood. So far I like it which is strange because we're talking about the destruction of the world.

[Cherie]

Almeta wrote: "Finished Drowning Ruth.

Almeta's Review of Drowning Ruth

Starting the The Aviator's Wife, becuase my mother had several of her books, and I was always curious about Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

I wa..."

LOL, Almeta. I could not decide from your review if you really liked the book, but your stars indicate that you did. I did not read the spoiler just in-case I might read the book some day. You do not have to respond. Just my thoughts on your review. :)

[Travis]

Roz wrote: "Right now I'm reading . No particular reason, maybe I'm just in an apocalytic mood. So far I like it which is strange because we're talking about the destruction of the w..."

Awesome book

[Almeta]

Helen wrote: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is this month's book club read. I profess to being less than inspired. But I think I'll squeak it in as my alphabet M read, making reading it at least worthwhile."

Book worth waaay more than the movie, IMHO. Read it first!

[Tejas Janet]

Almeta wrote re: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel... Book worth waaay more than the movie, IMHO. Read it first!"

Hmm, maybe I'll read it any way since I liked the movie. I did have that niggling thought cross my mind about the book probably being better. But hubby brought dvd home from library all excited, so I was happy to watch it with him. Very good with large bowl of hot, buttery popcorn :)

[Almeta]

Tejas Janet wrote: "Hmm, maybe I'll read it any way since I liked the movie. I did have that niggling thought cross my mind about the book probably being better. ..."

It was a good movie...just should never have been named The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.☺

[Dem]

Just finished Instructions for a Heatwave This is my review
www.goodreads.com/review/show/525120825

[[deleted user]]

I have just given up in disgust. first time in ages that's happened. I made it through 50 pages of The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British by Sarah Lyall before giving up in disgust. Supposed to be amusing and perceptive. It's not. It's full of cliche and stereotype and in no way represents the country that I know & love. Maybe it appeals to the American market as it just reinforces all the preconceived ideas that the Americans have of us. Complete tosh.

[Almeta]

Finished The Aviator's Wife.

Almeta's Review of The Aviator's Wife

Reading Scarlet, a sequel to Cinder...because I have to know what happens next.

[Chrissie]

I finished East of Eden
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

and will now read another by Steinbeck: Travels with Charley: In Search of America

Even if the first is not one of my favorites, it was OK. I do know few authors write masterpiece after masterpiece, and I do know that I enjoy his writing style. I have begun the latter, and I immediately feel much more comfortable. This is more to my taste!

[Kimberly]

I put to the side even though I only have 100 pages left...I don't want to finish it until after I buy the next book in the series so I started last night which I'm really enjoying.

[Roz]

Kimberly wrote: "I put to the side even though I only have 100 pages left...I don't want to finish it until after I buy the next book in the series so I started [bookcover:The Secret Of Ex..."

I've read all the Outlander series books so far. Every time she came out with a new one, I had to reread the series before starting the next one. Not sure when the next installment comes out but I'm getting my set ready for another go.

[Kimberly]

Roz wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I put to the side even though I only have 100 pages left...I don't want to finish it until after I buy the next book in the series so I started [bookcover..."

The next one comes out this year!

[Shirley]

Finished 4 stars
Now I can watch this movie is on the DVR
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: A Novel



Started
A Voice in the Wind



A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty



G low octane

[Chrissie]

Shirley, A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty pleasantly surprised me. I really liked it.

[Ann]

I'm reading for my Alphabet Challenge. Just getting into it but I think it's gonna be a good one.

[Travis]

knocking off a bunch of short ones The Martian Chronicles, The Prince, A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four and working on The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes