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[Amber]

I just finished Itch: The Explosive Adventures of an Element Hunter and it was a pretty good read. Review to come soon.

[Sharla]

A Wizard of Earthsea is generally listed as Young Adult but don't let that stop you if you're an older person like me. It will appeal more to those who enjoy fantasy fiction but it is beautifully written. I highly recommend it!

[Leslie]

Sharla wrote: "A Wizard of Earthsea is generally listed as Young Adult but don't let that stop you if you're an older person like me. It will appeal more to those who enjoy fantasy fiction but it is ..."

And I will second that recommendation! Ursula K. Le Guin is a wonderful writer :)

[Colleen]

Hi everyone,have any of you read its a short but insightful story about an encounter on a train.

Im currently reading its the follow on from and its amazing I would really recommend it!!

[Leslie]

Colleen, could you include titles in future posts? Book covers don't always show up in the mobile app (mine for example just shows little blue squares)...

[Shirley]

I've just finished The Twelve by Justin Cronin which I would recommend to anyone who has read and enjoyed the first book of the trilogy, The Passage.

[Tracey]

I have just read 84 Charing Cross Road and it was lovely. :)

[Dhanaraj]

Tracey wrote: "I have just read 84 Charing Cross Road and it was lovely. :)"

A string of letters on some books and occasional seasonal greetings really move you to tears......The book is lovely. Can't agree more....

[John]

One of my favourites!

[Petra]

Shirley wrote: "I've just finished The Twelve by Justin Cronin which I would recommend to anyone who has read and enjoyed the first book of the trilogy, The Passage."

I agree, Shirley. I'd recommend both these books.

[LauraT]

Petra wrote: "Shirley wrote: "I've just finished The Twelve by Justin Cronin which I would recommend to anyone who has read and enjoyed the first book of the trilogy, [book:The Pas..."

Don't know neither of them... Too many books in my overfulled life!

[Kristi]

I have finished The Preacher, the second book in yet another Scandinavian mystery series that I'm enjoying right now.

[Book Ninja]

I finished The Bastard of Istanbul last night. I would recommend it to everyone. It is a very nice story and Elif Shafak's style of writing is beautiful.

[Joy]

I've just read The Husband's Secret which I enjoyed while reading, although now I'm starting to feel dissatisfied with certain elements of plot and style. (view spoiler)[ At the end, and occasionally throughout, the author addresses the reader directly,discussing how the lives of the characters might have been different if there had been one change in an action. I feel irritated especially by the author telling us that Janie had an undiagnosed condition, which meant that she died, whereas most girls would have survived the attack. I think the author should have found a way of weaving this information into the plot somehow. (Perhaps Janie could have seen a doctor alone without telling anyone and the report only comes to light years later?) (hide spoiler)]

[LauraT]

Kristi wrote: "I have finished The Preacher, the second book in yet another Scandinavian mystery series that I'm enjoying right now."

I thought the first was better though, don't you think Kirsty?

[Colleen]

sorry Leslie here are the links The Broken and The Broken Parts of Us also City Solipsism: A Short Story and allso by Zack Love Sex in the Title: A Comedy about Dating, Sex, and Romance in NYC

[Pink]

Joy wrote: "I've just read The Husband's Secret which I enjoyed while reading, although now I'm starting to feel dissatisfied with certain elements of plot and style. [spoilers removed]"

I read this recently as well and though it started off well, I felt very disappointed by the end, especially with the epilogue!

[Amber]

Hunterby Wil wheaton was a pretty good scifi short story which you can read on goodreads and it was only 10 chapters long. I reviewed it on my page if anyone wants to read it. :) He's a good author.

[Leslie]

I'm done with War and Peace! And I liked it :-)

[Bionic Jean]

The Drunken Forest is typical of Gerald Durrell's quirkily humorous books, full of information about wildlife in Argentina and Paraguay. He calls this an "unsuccessful expedition" as he had to flee the country when there was a military coup. His sense of the lighter side of life is always paramount though, even under these circumstances.

[Tracey]

Just today finished The Pickwick Papers and it was yet again another piece of stunning literature by in my opinion the best author that there's ever been Charles Dickens.

[Jenny]

I've recently finished Kinder Than Solitude: A Novel which was so brilliantly written I wanted it to never end.
Also finished Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, which made me wonder why why why German theatre ignores him entirely, at least (though he is translated) I've never come across his name before Leslie chose him as our seasonal playwright.

[John]

Tracey - hear, hear to that!

[Tracey]

John I wrote a review on this and I rambled on and on.

[Shirley]

Tracey wrote: "John I wrote a review on this and I rambled on and on."

And why not? He wrote some great books. I'm looking forward to my next Dickens, which will be A Tale of Two Cities.

[John]

Tracey - but only 4 **** b

[John]

I meant four stars **** !

[Tracey]

John I really wanted to give 4 and a half but as you can't and couldn't give 5 as my beloved Tale of Two Cities is 5 and it isn't quite up to that magnificent books standards. I feel bad now :(

[Tracey]

Shirley it really is a fantastic book. I hope you love it ad much as I did. It was my first Dickens too. :)

[John]

Tracey - never ever read Tale of Two Cities, so will put it on my list. Ta.

[Scott]

Just finished The Goldfinch and YES! I would highly recommend. Some mixed reviews but I loved it.

[Petra]

Tracey wrote: "Just today finished The Pickwick Papers and it was yet again another piece of stunning literature by in my opinion the best author that there's ever been Charles Dickens."

Good to hear! I'll be reading this along with another group in April.



Leslie wrote: "I'm done with War and Peace! And I liked it :-)"

Yay, Leslie! That's quite an achievement. I enjoyed it, too, when I read it.

[Leslie]

John wrote: "Tracey - never ever read Tale of Two Cities, so will put it on my list. Ta."

One of my favorite books of all time! Enjoy!!

[Leslie]

Jenny wrote: "Also finished Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, which made me wonder why why why German theatre ignores him entirely, at least (though he is translated) I've never come across his name before Leslie chose him as our seasonal playwright..."

Really? I'm surprised as I consider him one of the top living playwrights in the world! Maybe his fame is mostly in English-speaking countries...

[Bionic Jean]

Tracey - your review of The Pickwick Papers was great - so enthusiastic. You didn't ramble! What hope is there for me if you say that - my review was three times as long as yours!! ;)

[Tracey]

Good Morning Jean yes yours was much longer but filled with great info and pertinent stuff mine is just a gush .

[Tracey]

Petra enjoy Pickwick it is laugh out loud funny in some parts and written wonderfully well.

[Bionic Jean]

Aw thank you Tracey but I know I tend to bang on a bit... I only hope it's not "off-topic". For me if you get to know a bit about the writer, or what the circumstances are when something is published, it can increase your understanding and enjoyment. I only hope Goodreads agree...

Petra - which group is reading The Pickwick Papers ? I'd like to follow that thread. And if you read our reviews it might give you a taster and spark your enthusisasm too!! It is the very much NOT the sort of book you could "spoil" by giving away plot details. :)

Here's my review . I found Tracey's by going on to her page :)

[Jenny]

It's this one Jean: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/..., Petra is one of its fabulous mods. I am not sure how much you see without being a member though?

[Petra]

Awww, thanks, Jenny. I'm really new at being a moderator. I'm not used to that yet. Jean, I think you have to become a member to see the threads.

[Bionic Jean]

Right, thank you. I probably won't join a private group but appreciate the info :)

[Amber]

hey petra I'm moderator at the tattered tales group and its easy to be one. i'm new at it too. ^_^

[LauraT]

Leslie wrote: "

I'm done with War and Peace! And I liked it :-)"

I bet you did!!!!!

[LauraT]

Petra wrote: "Awww, thanks, Jenny. I'm really new at being a moderator. I'm not used to that yet. Jean, I think you have to become a member to see the threads."

You'll do a great job I'm sure Petra!

[Petra]

Thanks, Amber & Laura, for the votes of confidence.

[Amber]

No prob petra. Btw, the horror movie society was pretty good but had a sad ending.

[LauraT]

Petra wrote: "Thanks, Amber & Laura, for the votes of confidence."

But I won't follow you with The Pickwick Papers: it's almost the only one by Dickens that i didn't like!!!

[Bionic Jean]

Aw, Laura! I must admit I had to force myself to read it again this month to start off my personal challenge. Now I'm so glad I did! My previous star rating, from a read many years ago, was 2*. My review now, which is quite lengthy, is 4*.

Time for a reread for you too, Laura? LOL

[Shirley]

I have just finished Snowdrops by A.D. Miller. I thought it was well written and atmospheric. You could feel the cold.

[Violeta]

I just finished The Fountainhead, I enjoyed it. It's my eleventh book this month, and I am very exited to have time read again.