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[Jackie]

Good book that is Bette. Good review too!

[Diane S ☔]

Have never read it Bette but will now. Thanks.

[dely]

Diane S. wrote: "Bought it for my Nook, Dely. Thanks."

I hope you will like it. I have added some more thoughts in the thread "my reads". If you are interested here's the link (#164): https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Angela M]

I just finished There Must Be Some Mistake: A Novel. I gave it 3 stars, probably more like 3.5, but I feel like there is more to this book than I was able to articulate in my review. I need to think about it more, but here's my review for what it's worth:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Jackie wrote: "Good book that is Bette. Good review too!"

Thanks, Jackie. My first Eugenides book which lead me on to read all his works. Loved Middlesex! He's a talented writer.

[Jackie]

I haven't read all of his books just the Virgin Suicides and Middlesex. I agree with you about Middlesex too, it was fab.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Coventry, WWII bombing of the same. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and discovered a wonderful new author.

[Angela M]

Diane , I've added this because of your review . When am I ever going to find time to read everything I want ?

[Diane S ☔]

I'm sure many of us wonder the exact same thing, Angela. LOL

[Petra]

I just finished One Kick by Chelsea Cain. I found it a bit slow and the heroine a bit clueless but an intriguing start to a new series. I will definitely be reading the second book before judging this series.
My review

[LauraT]

Jackie wrote: "I haven't read all of his books just the Virgin Suicides and Middlesex. I agree with you about Middlesex too, it was fab."

Same I have read. Liked them, but not madly loved them as sime have

[Janice]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "@Evelyn. Good to hear about the miniseries of The Crimson Petal and the White but I'll not seek that out until I've read the book. And I'll be hoping that it's a BBC production (alwa..."

Good morning ... just have to say I did see the BBC production a couple of years ago and it was the best, as usual...I'm sure you'll enjoy it, but there are only 4 or 6 episodes, can't remember so make sure you are aware of that going in, not much you want to miss!

[Noel]

LauraT - "Exit" sounds intriguing - bummer that there doesn't seem to be an English translation!

[Amber]

Just finished Asylum and it was a pretty good read. I'll review it later on.

[B the BookAddict]

Diane S. wrote: "Finished Coventry, WWII bombing of the same. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and discovered a wonderful new author."

Diane, you are starting to be responsible for a good portion of my TBR list:) Keep 'em coming!

[Ramona]

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban yesterday and I liked it so much that I started reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This book is slightly bigger than the others, though I certainly don't mind that, on the contrary. This book's plot has been my favorite from this series, when I watched the movie years ago. I've read about a hundred pages and enjoyed them very much. I am sort of excited and I can't wait to go through all this book's details.

I also finished the second tome ofThe Deluge today and I will be starting the third one tomorrow. I can't help it but love Andrej Kmicic. I also love the book, and I think it's one of the best I've read. Sienkiewicz, I dare say, is quite the master when it comes to expressing such matters in words.

[Paula]

Just uploaded my review of which has the most awesome book cover! Review link:

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

[Chrissie]

Ramona wrote: "I also finished the second tome ofThe Deluge today and I will be starting the third one tomorrow. I can't help it but love Andrej Kmicic. I also love the book, and I think it's one of the best I've read. Sienkiewicz, I dare say, is quite the master when it comes to expressing such matters in words.
"

That is good to hear; I have the series on my kindle some day waiting to be read.I got them free.

[Chrissie]

I have finished The Goldfinch, and I did like it. I didn't think I would. This shows that one has to branch out and dare to try books you are not sure you will like. I was very pleasantly surprised by this one.

For those interested, here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[LauraT]

Shannon Noel wrote: "LauraT - "Exit" sounds intriguing - bummer that there doesn't seem to be an English translation!"

Yes interesting. Maybe more strange than anything else. Pity threre's not an engkish traslation. I'd be interested into some other opinions

[B the BookAddict]

Chrissie wrote: "I have finished The Goldfinch, and I did like it. I didn't think I would. This shows that one has to branch out and dare to try books you are not sure you will like. I was very plea..."

Chrissie, I am just so happy that you liked it. It's one of my favorite books and I feel sort of protective about it; I want people to enjoy it as I did. And wow, what a great review; you've made some very important points about the book and explained your feelings very clearly.

[Chrissie]

Bette, I do know what you mean when you say you feel protective about a book. The same thing happens to me when I adore a book. I lecture myself that everyone is different, but STILL I want people to love it as much as I did. Honestly, although I know it is completely wrong, I can get a little annoyed when people don't see what is so marvelous about a really good book. Shame on me. But the point is, I do understand what you are saying. I definitely liked it. People should read it. I hope that those who shared my misconceptions now dare to try it. That was the whole point of my review. And of course, by writing the review, I will not forget it as quickly........

[B the BookAddict]

@Chrissie. I know exactly what you mean by " Honestly, although I know it is completely wrong, I can get a little annoyed when people don't see what is so marvelous about a really good book." I have those exact feelings about books I love; I also feel quite incredulous with people like that. I think "how can you not, why don't you see? etc."

[Chrissie]

Bette BookAddict wrote: "@Chrissie. I know exactly what you mean by " Honestly, although I know it is completely wrong, I can get a little annoyed when people don't see what is so marvelous about a really good book." I h..."

I am smiling now since I completely understand what you are saying! We shouldn't be this way, but at least we admit what is going on in our heads..... Birds Without Wings narrated by John Lee did that to me.

[Angela M]

Chrissie and Bette ,
I have enjoyed this recent exchange . I too am protective of The Goldfinch and The Great Gatsby and I defend them every chance I get ! We can't help loving the books we do !

[Chrissie]

Rohini wrote: "Have you ever unexpectedly discovered that you have a talent? Read about how I unleashed my writing ability at:

http://soopllc.com/blog/#.VB8iThaKWls"

Is this self-promotion? That is not allowed here.

[Chrissie]

Angela, that makes three of us. I know there have to be more like us.

[Angela M]

Chrissie ,
I have just added Birds Without Wings to my tr list .

[Katie]

Just finished A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary yesterday. It's one of those books that I think will stay with me always. Not always an easy read but I'm glad I read it. I'm always interested in books that deal with the second world war but this was new to me in that it deals with how the people in Germany dealt with defeat.

If you're interested in the second world war or memoirs, I'd recommend it.

[Chrissie]

Angela wrote: "Chrissie ,
I have just added Birds Without Wings to my tr list ."

Do you listen to audiobooks? If you do I recommend listening tot it narrated by John Lee. Maybe this is one of those books that are improved in the audiobook format. I am not sure. I just know that others have read this and just did NOT get what I was saying.

[Chrissie]

Katie wrote: "Just finished A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary yesterday. It's one of those books that I think will stay with me always. Not always an easy read but I'm gl..."

Kate, I absolutely LOVED that book. It is a book everyone should read. No, it isn't easy reading though, given the topic. I found it hard to put down.

[Angela M]

Chrissie ,
I don't do audio but am hoping that I will enjoy the book . It's sounds like something I will enjoy .

[Chrissie]

Angela,I think so, and I hope so. The different format was the only way I could explain some friends not getting it. I found it much better than Captain Corelli's Mandolin which is so famous. I also find the Greek and Turkish ethnic conflict very interesting.

[Diane S ☔]

Finished and loved Florence Gordon https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bette LOL on your tbr.

Yes, I sometimes do not understand how someone cannot like a book I love, but differences make for great discussions.

Paula, can you post the link for your review here, I am curious.

[amber]

I read Euphoria. I love the way King puts words together. But I'm just middle of the road on the story itself.

[Skylar]

I just finished reading Unlovable by Sherry Gammon. It was pretty good. I gave it a 4 star.

[John]

Today I finished Jeremiah's Codes and only took me a couple of days to finish. That is saying something cause Im a slow reader but this one kept me hooked all the way. It was a brilliant read and certainly one of the best Ive read. Great intriguing storyline based around conspiracy theories and real historical events, that was something I loved. The main character Jon Bennett is one tough person and when you learn of his life you cant help feel for him and become part of his every day life. If you love fast paced action, mystery, intrigue and suspense then this book is a must read. I just hope there is a second book to follow on for Bennett, he's the kind of guy I'd love to be. Oh and the anticipation of romance is a real tease hahaha....I rate it 5 stars

[GeneralTHC]

Just finished a Dan Simmons book: Song of Kali. Not a bad horror book at all.

[Evelyn]

I just finished reading Victoria Victorious: The Story of Queen Victoria by Jean Plaidy. I must say that the immature naive voice I enjoyed so much in the young Victoria did not mature to the extent that I assumed it should as Victoria aged. Because of this lingering immaturity, I did find myself getting frustrated in certain situations through the story. Perhaps this was an historically accurate rendering, perhaps not. Still, an enjoyable read and I gave it 3 stars.

[Paula]

Just finished The Vines. Here is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Diane S. wrote: "Finished and loved Florence Gordon https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bette LOL on your tbr.

Yes, I sometimes do not understand how someone cannot like a book I love,..."

Did you mean that I have two Brian Morton books waiting to be read? I've been drawn to this writer for ages; I had four books on my tbr but pared it down to two. He's been hard to get at library or via inter-library service:(

[Angela M]

Just finished Monkey Beach. 3.5 stars - my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jørgen]

Just finished the Ice and Fire series and Dunk and Egg.

Waiting for TWoW is tough.

[dely]

Yesterday I have finished Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

I had already read his On the Duty of Civil Disobediance and liked it a lot. I love this man, I love his philosophy of life. Walden is a book to be read and reread at least every year. What is it about? Too long to talk about all the concepts that are in this book! Five stars for me. Have I already said that I felt in love with Thoreau?

[sonny (no longer in use)]

The charioteer by Mary Renault. I will sum this book up with on simple emoji

[Alice]

I've just finished The Red and the Black by Stendhal. This is a psychological novel that tells the story of a young man's social-climbing feats and his love pursuits set in the Restoration Period in France. I would recommend this to those who are interested in 19th century French literature and history.

My review:-

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

[Paula]

Finally posted my review of The Room. So good! Please let me know what you think of the review, thanks!

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

[Greg]

Dely, I loved both Walden and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience/Walking. It's amazing what a good read they are in addition to the wonderful perspective. I don’t read much non-fiction, but I really enjoyed these.

[dely]

Greg wrote: "Dely, I loved both Walden and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience/Walking. It's amazing what a good read they are in addition to the wonderful perspective. I don’t read m..."

True. I felt so good reading Walden. It was relaxing and finding opinions I share is a wonderful feeling; we somehow feel "stronger" because we feel understood. And I like when an author is able to put down in wonderful words my same opinions. I feel less alone and such books help also to understand that we have found our path and are living according to it (though we can always do better). Such books also encourage to continue on our path and it happens often that we need an encouragement.
In addition to all these I love woods and I would go to live there right now if I only could!

[Chrissie]

I highly recommend Madame Picasso. Just finished it. What can I say? There are tears in my eyes.

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

Do you want a book that is interesting and moves you? This is a good choice.