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[Beth]

Laura wrote: "Who wrote _The Space Between Us_ (the one you mentioned)? I wanted to have a look at it and I see multiple books with that title on goodreads."

Laura, this book is one of my favorites for 2014 (so far) - I've recommended it to several friends and they all loved it too.

[Tatjana]

Beth wrote: "Laura wrote: "Who wrote _The Space Between Us_ (the one you mentioned)? I wanted to have a look at it and I see multiple books with that title on goodreads."

Laura, this book is one of my favorit..."

Beth, I'd also like to know who is the author of your recommended book))

[Lela]

The author is Thrity Umrigar - I can't look up the spelling right now. I know Thrity is correct and Umrigar is at least close! It's a wonderful book! A big favorite! She's a fantastic writer!

[Tatjana]

Lela wrote: "The author is Thrity Umrigar - I can't look up the spelling right now. I know Thrity is correct and Umrigar is at least close! It's a wonderful book! A big favorite! She's a fantastic writer!"

thank you very much, Lela!

[Beth]

Tatjana wrote: Beth, I'd also like to know who is the author of your recommended book))

The one I just finished? The author is JoJo Moyes who wrote several books that I have read and i liked all but one.

[Tatjana]

Beth wrote: "Tatjana wrote: Beth, I'd also like to know who is the author of your recommended book))

The one I just finished? The author is JoJo Moyes who wrote several books that I have read and i liked all..."

thank you, Beth!

[Laura]

Thanks, Beth! I've got Umrigar's _The Space Between_ on my (very long) want-to-read list now.

[Kevin]

The Lost Symbol

[Ken]

I'm finally reading Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance. I believe it was an Oprah Book Club selection back in 2001.

[Icewineanne]

Ken wrote: "I'm finally reading Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance. I believe it was an Oprah Book Club selection back in 2001."

We read this for my book club. A Fine Balance is a wonderful novel. I just loved it. Rohinton Mistry is a terrific writer. Enjoy!!!

[Liis]

I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and what a disappointment! 2 stars.

It took me about 150 pages to get interested in it a little bit. I forced myself to read because I can use it in many different challenges.

I was hoping to read about Museum of the Extraordinary things, but I was reading some weird kind of mystery. Tho events took place in the museum like 50-55% of the time, it wasn't about the things, few times they even mentioned the things I didn't get my satisfaction about them. It was really weird read and I would have returned it to the library next day if I couldn't use it - at least I'm getting some kind of use wasting my time on it.

I have read reviews about comparing this to The Night Circus - I have no idea how people even can put these two together. NC is 100 times better.
But this is only my opinion

Now I'm starting Memoirs of a Geisha. Hope I like this one :)

[B the BookAddict]

Liis wrote: "I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and what a disappointment! 2 stars.

It took me about 150 pages to get interested in it a little bit. I forced myself to read because I..."

Liis, my assessment of The Museum of Extraordinary Things was horribly disappointing.

Likewise, I don't think you can even compare The Night Circus; it is just sooo much better.

[Liis]

Bette, I feel so much better that I'm not only one who was disappointed in it :)

[Laura]

Hi, Liis,

I haven't read _The Museum of Extraordinary Things_, but I loved _Memoirs of a Geisha_, as did everyone else I know who read it. So I hope you will enjoy this one!

Happy reading,
Laura

[Shannon]

When Washington Was in Vogue: A Love Story I stumbled upon this title a couple of weeks ago. It has turned out to be a lovely discovery. labeled as a lost novel of the Harlem Renaissance, it was written by the first professionally trained black librarian in America.

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

[Beth]

currently reading Sarah's Key - wow, what a fabulous book!

[Beth]

Liis wrote: "I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and what a disappointment! 2 stars.

It took me about 150 pages to get interested in it a little bit. I forced myself to read because I..."

I loved Memoirs of a Geisha - hope you do as well!

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Constant Princess (Tudors #1) by Philippa Gregory

My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liis]

I have read 2 chapters from Memoirs of a Geisha and so far loving it!

Haven't had time to read tho - got manicure and pedicure with my mother-in-law and soon going to movies with hubby :)

[Lela]

Memoirs of a Geisha - totally good book! Loved it. Just finished a brain candy book. I'm a bit of an Holmesian so read Journey -3rd in a series with Holmes and (gasp) a woman! Not sure what's next. Still working on several others! Maybe I should finish a few of them!

[Laura]

Hi, Lela,
I like Sherlock Holmes mysteries, too. (I'm assuming that's the Holmes you meant; correct me if I'm wrong.) Who writes that series?

[Lela]

Oh, yes, most definitely Sherlock! The series is written by Annelie Wendeberg. There are 3 of them so far.

[Kevin]

The lost symbol

[Angela M]

I have just read The Rise & Fall of Great Powers. 5 stars - loved it. Wonderful character in Tooly Zylberberg .

Also just read in the last 24 hours because I could not put it down, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry also 5 stars. You have got to read this book!

[Laura]

Thanks for the tips, Angela! I've now put these on my "to-read" list. I work at a library where I recently cataloged _The Storied Life..._ I'm excited to know it could be a real gem!

[Laura]

Thanks, Lela! I'll look for the Wendeberg books.

[Beth]

I just started Wonder - so far it seems quirky and sweet!

[Lela]

Got a "deal" on The Good Luck of Right Now & started checking it out. Couldn't stop so that's what I'm reading!

[Bonnie]

www.glbtrt.ala.org/reviews/archives/1251

"Anyone, LGBT or not, who is looking for a great love story will enjoy this novel." ...

[Britany]

Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted to love this one more than I actually did.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Beth]

Britany wrote: "Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted to love this one..."

I also rated it 3 stars and wanted to like it and really didn't - too much name-dropping and boring Hollywood types whose personal lives don't interest me in the least.

[Britany]

Beth, I totally agree with you... just too much nonsense got in the way of this one being truly great!

[Angela M]

Just starting Lucky Us.

Just finished All the Light We Cannot See
Here's my review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Angela M]

Bette - thanks. I fixed it in my post. That's what happens when I'm in a hurry!

[Britany]

Finished 4 Stars!!

1930s East Texas, high racial tensions and a serial killer on the loose... Quick, fast paced mystery, I would recommend!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nadia]

Just finished reading - such an unputdownable book!

[Angela M]

Started We Are Not Ourselves

[Angela M]

Laura wrote: "Thanks for the tips, Angela! I've now put these on my "to-read" list. I work at a library where I recently cataloged _The Storied Life..._ I'm excited to know it could be a real gem!"

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, Laura. You will love it !

[Glenda]

How to get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, by Moshin Hamid

[Liis]

Finished Memoirs of a Geisha last night (loved it) and trying to start And the Mountains Echoed today :)

[Lela]

Lils, did you like his other 2? The 1st is still my favorite and this one was running neck & neck until the last part. I'm interested in what you think about it.

[Liis]

This is my first book from him. I'll let you know once I'm done :)

[Barbara]

Britany wrote: "Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted to love this one..."

Hey Britany
I read this last year while lounging poolside in The Mayan Riviera and I must have been in the mood for it because I liked it. I knew while reading it that it had flaws just as you & others pointed out, but I just love books set in Italy, Greece, etc...I envision the beautiful beaches, sand, sun, people, food, wine, etc...and I am off to another place & time.
Could have been better but it hit my mood at the time:)

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

[B the BookAddict]

I finished The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Josie]

The Shoemaker's Wife

[Britany]

Barbara wrote: "Britany wrote: "Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted ..."



I agree Barbara, that sometimes reading books at certin times hit us differently. I didn't think it was a terrible book, just wanted to love it as much as you do :)

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Playmates

[Britany]

Finished 4 Well deserved Stars!!

1960's North Carolina- Social worker Jane meets 15 year old Ivy Hart and her family who live in a shack on a big Tobacco farm. Eugenic program ran rampant- where the government sterilized young women and men to curb reproduction by those that were thought of as "feeble-minded"

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...