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[Angela M]

Chrissie, I think the US pub date is 2/9 . It's so good !

[Chrissie]

Not far off, Angela.

[Angela M]

I will definitely be interested in what you think if you read it , Chrissie.

[Chrissie]

I will definitely read it when It becomes available..

[Diane S ☔]

Fingers crosses that you like it as much as Angela and I did. Think you will.

[Tracey]

A very emotional afternoon read for me.
Here is a review by Tracey: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Chrissie]

Diane S ❄ wrote: "Fingers crosses that you like it as much as Angela and I did. Think you will."

Diane, you know what I like very well so I am not worried.

[Dale]

Susan wrote: "I've just finished What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love by Carole Radziwill, who saw her husband Anthony die after a long battle with cancer only three weeks after her..."
Light and cheerful sounds like a good idea, Susan

[Susan]

Dale wrote: "Light and cheerful sounds like a good idea, Susan"

Well, that was the plan, but now I've fallen down a rabbit-hole with The Fictional Woman, which is anything but!

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Pecan Man
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

I've been into some light reading at present and read The School Inspector Calls!
Review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chrissie]

Wayfaring Stranger was a total failure for me. I will be reading nothing else by this author.

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

[Tracey]

This had me crying. Highly recommend it but stock up on the tissues.
Here is a review by Tracey: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[LauraT]

Finished today Shantaram. I've seen it loved or hated. For me neither. Througoutly a good book, bu too long and in part exagerated and boring. Three stars

[Joy]

Just read A God in Ruins which I loved.

[Dale]

Just read I Do Not Sleep Mixed feelings.
Review is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Concussion
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Petra]

Finished Death in Venice
I liked this translation and the forward by Michael Cunningham.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[GeneralTHC]

LauraT wrote: ".Finished today Shantaram. I've seen it loved or hated. For me neither. Througoutly a good book, bu too long and in part exagerated and boring. Three stars"

That book I loved, and it got me interested in reading about India. I can see where some would think it too schmaltzy or whatever, but I ate it up. I read it during a rough patch in my life, and I thought it was great.

A sequel was recently released, too. I'll be reading it for sure. Sometime this year.

[GeneralTHC]

Chrissie wrote: "Wayfaring Stranger was a total failure for me. I will be reading nothing else by this author.

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

Sorry you didn't like James Lee Burke. In truth, I didn't finish this one either. I wouldn't write him off, though. He had one book that I rated 5-stars: White Doves At Morning. And, of course, he's best known for his wildly popular Dave Robicheaux series. I think he's won 2 Edgard Awards for that.

[Diane S ☔]

We are all so different. I love Burke, have never read the one you mentioned, Chuck. Will have to check it out.

[Suz]

Finally finished my first book of the year The Survivors Club. My review:

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

[Chrissie]

Diane and Chuck, nope I have had enough. No more James Lee Burke for me. I don't think I am the right reader for his mystery, thriller books. It is more their topic than the writing per se that turns me off.

It is great that you both like his books.

[Angela M]

I finished Thomas Murphy. 5 stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show.... A new favorite!

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Alice in Bed: A Novel
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

[Jazmine]

I have read the who Immortal Instruments series and it was amazing. Classandra Clare is a very good writer. It is soooo good, I have even re-read this series it was that good.

[Canadian Jen]

Just finished Hostage Taker. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Leslie]

Julia wrote: "I just recently finished Out of Sorts . It was the best book that I have read in a while... here is my review> https://www.goodreads.com/review/sho..."

I have a copy of that on my Kindle so glad to hear such a positive response to it.

[Diane S ☔]

Grabbed it too, thanks Julia.

[Joe]

I have finished "There in the Moon Mist by Lee Ann Ward. Imagine your life being changed and you have no way out. Your world is in complete chaos and you have very little say about anything. You are Lacy Grayson...welcome to the Reverend Way's Commune. A must read for anyone on this group.

[Chrissie]

I would definitely recommend Pompeii if you are interested in ancient Roman life.

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

[GeneralTHC]

Chrissie wrote: "Diane and Chuck, nope I have had enough. No more James Lee Burke for me. I don't think I am the right reader for his mystery, thriller books. It is more their topic than the writing p..."

Well, I don't believe the one I mentioned that I rated 5-stars is a mystery/thriller book, but of course that's your prerogative.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Only Love Can Break Your Heart
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Leslie]

I finished a Brazilian classic, Dom Casmurro. Interesting story about a man gaining love then losing it through jealousy. My review is here:

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

[Audrey]

I just finished "The Circle" by Dave Eggers. It is mind blowing and a real must read for everyone who's interested in the impact the internet can have on society!

[Shirley]

Audrey wrote: "I just finished "The Circle" by Dave Eggers. It is mind blowing and a real must read for everyone who's interested in the impact the internet can have on society!"

That's good to hear, I have this on my kindle to read.

[Pallavi]

I just finished The Catcher in the rye and found similar theme as Kosla (Cocoon) by Bhalchandra Nemade from Marathi literature.

[Chrissie]

The Eternal Husband IS certainly good. You have to like psychological character studies though.

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

[Greg]

Angela M wrote: "Finished Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O'Keeffe. 5 stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

This looks fascinating Angela! Great review!

[Angela M]

Thanks, Greg . I didn't know anything about O'Keeffe's life and I did find it fascinating! So well written.

[Greg]

Tom wrote: "Finished The Chimes by Charles Dickens, narrated by Richard Armitage. 4 Stars."

I also gave this 4 stars. After reading a number of more modern books, I found myself enraptured with the lush, active language. I particularly loved the long description of the bells, tower, and wind at the beginning. A fantastic beginning and a moving story too!

[Petra]

I finished Adam's Curse: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Destiny and thoroughly enjoyed it. Sykes states the science without getting obtuse about it. He's discussing the findings with the reader. In this book, he looks at sex in all its roles in terms of reproduction: the act, gender selection, gender roles over the ages, the future of mankind through DNA. It's a fascinating subject.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Greg]

Angela M wrote: "Thanks, Greg . I didn't know anything about O'Keeffe's life and I did find it fascinating! So well written."

I know only a little, but the little I know intrigues me. Also I love her art. Have you ever gotten the chance to see to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Santa Fe? Any time I get to New Mexico, I try to go there - I love it!

[Angela M]

Greg, I've never been to the museum or , but I would love it , I'm sure . As I was reading this I looked at a lot of images of her paintings online and I would absolutely love seeing the real thing!

[LauraT]

Pallavi wrote: "I just finished The Catcher in the rye and found similar theme as Kosla (Cocoon) by Bhalchandra Nemade from Marathi literature."

I suppose that that feeling adolescents have is more or less the same all around the world!

[B the BookAddict]

LauraT wrote: "Pallavi wrote: "I just finished The Catcher in the rye and found similar theme as Kosla (Cocoon) by Bhalchandra Nemade from Marathi literature."

I suppose that that feeling adolescents have is mor..."

It certainly has remained relevant throughout the years, Laura.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Grownup
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Angela M]

I finished Not all Bastards are from Vienna. 3 stars rounded up . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Read Thomas Murphy
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Purvi]

Finished with 14 Days to Die in less than 14 days :P . Thrilling read. Here's my review ~
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...