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[Shary]

I started See Me. I am really liking this book!

[Jackie]

Today I'm going to start reading The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon.

[Furrawn]

I'm just a couple of chapters into City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg. Thus far, the writing and story are truly wonderful. I'm ever so happy it's a longer book.

[Karen M]

I'm reading two books, Case Histories which I've had for a while and am finally reading and a re-read of Emma. I haven't been in reading mode since January so it's going slowly but at least I'm back to reading. I don't usually have this problem but I'm blaming it on my tablet, it's too easy to pick it up when I'm in bed and should be reading.

[Esther]

Finished Me Before You and The Knife of Never Letting Go both of which were irritating and dissappointing.
Now I have started Living Dead in Dallas which is fun.

[Jackie]

Karen, are you enjoying Case Histories? I love the character Jackson Brodie.

I'm starting A Game for All the Family by Sophie Hannah today.

[Esther]

Jackie wrote: "Karen, are you enjoying Case Histories? I love the character Jackson Brodie."
I heard lots of good things about Case Histories then realised I had a copy on my shelf. I really enjoyed and also loved Jackson Brodie. I wanted to try the TV series at some point.

[Pamela]

I'll join the band and say I also enjoyed Case Histories. I also enjoyed Kate Atkinson's Life After Life and look forward to reading more of her books.

Right now I'm reading something more difficult to appreciate it but after reading some reviews about the book, its easier and that is Life and Death are Wearing Me Out by Mo Yan. Its a story about China during the Mao revolution. A landlord is shot and sent to Hell where he is urged to admit his crimes; instead he continues to proclaim his innocence so he is reincarnated as a donkey born on what used to be his farm. I'm only at 6 percent (on the Kindle) but as I say, its easier now to read it and understand what is going on.

[Jackie]

I think Kate Atkinson is a great author. I think I've read most of her books barring A God in Ruins which I've got sitting in a pile next to my bed. Must get round to it soon :)

[Book Concierge]

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng – 4****
“Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet.” So begins this exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Ng explores the nuances of family dynamics – how a parent’s own disappointments may translate into dreams for a child’s future, how a child may feel burdened by those dreams, how siblings may compete for or retreat from parental attention. Cassandra Campbell does a fine job narrating the audio version. She has good pacing, and I felt connected to the characters by her performance.
Full Review HERE

[Book Concierge]

Monday, Monday by Elizabeth Crook – 4****
In August 1966 Charles Whitman shot and killed or wounded dozens of students, faculty and first responders from the clock tower on the University of Texas campus in Austin. This novel explores the effects of that event on the lives of three fictitious characters. What a wonderfully complex character-driven story. As the story follows them through the decades we come to know their strengths, weaknesses, dreams, and fears.
Full Review HERE

[Book Concierge]

Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman – 4****
It's book number two in Tony Hillerman's Joe Leaphorn series ... need I say more? This is a good mystery with a little Native American cultural information in the mix. I love the way Leaphorn thinks things through before acting. George Guidall does a good job on the audio. He has good pacing and I really like the way he voices Leaphorn.
Full Review HERE

[Karen M]

Esther wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Karen, are you enjoying Case Histories? I love the character Jackson Brodie."
I heard lots of good things about Case Histories then realised I had a copy on my shelf. I really enjoye..."

The TV series is what made me to decide to try the first book. I liked it enough that I've put the next book on my wishlist.

Still reading Emma and I've started a cozy mystery in a series that I like, Something Wicked.

[Jackie]

I've just started Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little.

[Danita]

I'm reading female hustler by Joy Deja King.

[Paula]

I'm reading "Dead by Dawn" Juliet Clark

[Jackie]

I'm starting A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson today.

[Book Concierge]

Peyton Place by Grace Metalious – 3***
While I can certainly see that the inclusion of domestic abuse, incest, abortion, teen sex, etc would be shocking and titillating to a mid-1950s readership, I kept wondering “What’s all the fuss about?”. Metalious was trying to show the strength and growing independence of three women in a culture that tried to restrict them. I’m not sure she was entirely successful, though the story line did continue to pull me along, and overall I was entertained.
Full Review HERE

[Belinda]

I'm currently reading Needful Things by Stephen King. It's a great story so far.

[Rebecca]

Cape May

Cape May by Holly Caster is so far the best book I've read this year. I'm jealous of her ability to write such natural conversation that goes on for pages without boring me.

[SweatyNerdie]

Hi. I completed last night. Here's the review, if anybody wants to read it. :)

I also completed Epilogue. Review :)

[Heather L]

I'm about halfway through Death at Breakfast by Beth Gutcheon. An okay mystery so far, but I know a lot of people who would be disappointed by the amount of strong (sometimes unnecessary) language used.

[Karin]

I'm getting close to finishing so I can start the book for May's discussion. I also just read for a reading game.

[Book Concierge]

Karin wrote: "I'm getting close to finishing so I can start the book for May's discussion. "

I hear you ... just requested it from the library for the same reason!

[Book Concierge]

The Tumor: A Non-Legal Thriller by John Grisham – 3***
Grisham states that this short book (47 pages) may be the most important one he has written. Using a fictionalized patient history, he chronicles the potential advantages of treatment by Focused Ultrasound Therapy in the treatment of brain tumors, and other diseases. I work in healthcare administration for a major academic medical center and I found this very interesting. Grisham is a member of the board of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, and the book also encourages donations to further research.
Full Review HERE

[SweatyNerdie]

Karin wrote: "I'm getting close to finishing so I can start the book for May's discussion. I also just read for a reading game."

looks great and just the kind of book I enjoy. Added it!

[Paula]

Reading

[Book Concierge]

Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley – 4****
Haley’s blockbuster history of his ancestors begins with the birth of a baby boy – Kunta Kinte – in a small African village in the Spring of 1750, and ends two centuries later in Arkansas. It’s a gripping tale and Haley is a great story teller. I was engaged from page one and found myself very interested in all aspects of the book. Haley’s narrative focuses on three of his male ancestors: Kunta Kinte, Chicken George, and Tom (Haley’s great-grandfather). Avery Brooks does a magnificent job narrating the audio book. He is an accomplished actor and really brings the characters to life. (5***** for his audio performance)
Full Review HERE

[Paula]

Book Concierge wrote: " Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley – 4****
Haley’s blockbuster history of his ancestors begins with the birth of a baby boy – Kunta Kinte – in a small Afr..

I read this years ago and thought it was good. I also read "Queenie" and liked it but not as well as "Roots"

[Cecilia]

Right now i'm reading

[SweatyNerdie]

Hi! I've just completed . Here's my review.

[Karen M]

Belinda wrote: "I'm currently reading Needful Things by Stephen King. It's a great story so far."

This is my favorite Stephen King so far, not that I've read that many but this one I've read twice. Hope you enjoy it!

I'm reading , Blood on the Ice, I do like vampires and Never Cry Wolf because it's been sitting on the shelf way too long.

[Jackie]

Finished reading A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson & loved it. 5 stars from me.

Today I'm going to start reading Tag by Stephen May.

[SweatyNerdie]

Hi! I finished last night. I wrote a review, too. It's here, if anybody's interested. :)

[Pamela]

R.G. wrote: "I am new to Goodreads and pretty inept at social media, but this seemed like a good place to start getting outside input for good books and this group in particular seems like a broad based startin..."

I've been reading some of Vonnegut lately and am looking at reading some more. Last one I tried was Player Piano.

But right now I'm reading Hostage by Robert Crais.

[Book Concierge]

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch – 1*
A mother’s love knows no bounds. As she rocks her infant son, cradled in her arms, she sings of her eternal love. It’s a lovely sentiment and certainly one that every child deserves to feel – safe and secure, knowing his mother will love him no matter what, and throughout his lifetime. But … There’s something vaguely disturbing about a mother who will crawl into her adult son’s bedroom to rock him as he sleeps…. I think other authors have dealt with this theme more successfully.
Full Review HERE

[Karin]

Book Concierge wrote: " Love You Forever by Robert Munsch – 1*
A mother’s love knows no bounds. As she rocks her infant son, cradled in her arms, she sings of her eternal love. It’s a l..."

Other than the part about the woman rocking her adult son, I like this book. My kids loved this book when they were little; it was a gift and they found it comforting that the mother always loved her son.

But there are other Robert Munsch books I liked better and hated more.

[Paula]

Book Concierge wrote: " Love You Forever by Robert Munsch – 1*
A mother’s love knows no bounds. As she rocks her infant son, cradled in her arms, she sings of her eternal love. It’s a l...

I always loved this book and my son did also. He would make me read it every night before he went to sleep. Maybe because I cried every time!

[Jackie]

Karen, are you out of your reading slump now :)

I'm starting Strangers at the Feast by Jennifer Vanderbes today.

[Maggie]

I've been pretty busy at work, and it's been months since I last read a book. Far too long; I've missed reading so much and I'm remedying it now! I've just finished A Christmas Carol and Other Stories by Charles Dickens and I'm starting The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng.

[Book Concierge]

The Country Under My Skin by Giaconda Belli – 3***
Subtitled: A Memoir of Love and War, this is Belli’s account of her decades as a high-level member of the Sandinistas fighting for reform in Nicaragua, and of the passionate love affairs she had during this time. Belli is a good writer and her story-telling is top notch. I was fascinated and I learned something about the revolution in Nicaragua. But … In the end I couldn’t reconcile my admiration for her as a writer with my dislike of her as a person. So I’m conflicted, and am taking the middle road with 3 stars.
Full Review HERE

[Darcy]

Right now I'm rereading The Hobbit and reading The Young Elites. I'm hoping to read Eleanor & Park with a reading club I'm in. Can't wait to read Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House for May.

[Paula]

Reading

[SweatyNerdie]

Hi! I finished yesterday. I wrote a review just now. It's here, if anybody's interested. :)

[Erin]

I recently finished Moonlight over Paris and The Awakening of Sunshine Girl

[Gary]

Reading by Peter James.

[Karen M]

Jackie wrote: "Karen, are you out of your reading slump now :)

I'm starting Strangers at the Feast by Jennifer Vanderbes today."

It's a day to day situation with me. Some days all I want to do is read, usually followed by a day of anything but reading. I wish I could get back on track but now I'm wondering if my really bad sleep pattern is affecting my reading? Hmmm..

[Danita]

Tempted by trouble by Eric Jerome dickey.

[Book Concierge]

Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter – 4****
What a delightful story! Moving back and forth in time, and with multiple styles and points of view, Walter has crafted a love story with wide appeal. I was engaged and entertained from page one, and was so sorry to see it end. Edoardo Ballerini was simply marvelous performing the audio version. I loved the way he voiced Pasquale, Dee, Michael Deane and the many supporting cast members.
Full Review HERE

[Jackie]

I'm about to start reading The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley.