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What Are You Reading? June 2009-Mar 2010
Pontalba wrote: "I just finished The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and can't wait to receive The Girl Who Played with Fire. Fortunately it's on it's way right now. :)"i cant wait for the girl who played with fire either!
Picked up the second in the Tony Hillerman series (Leaphorn and Chee)-- I've read most of the later installments, but missed the books before Chee was introduced... such great detail-- always makes me want to go to New Mexico for vacation.
Finished Girl with the Dragon Tattoo last night, and it was excellent.
Susanna wrote: "Finished Girl with the Dragon Tattoo last night, and it was excellent."i know its awsome!!!!! =)
I've seen so many great comments about the Girl books-- finally reserved them at the library... my best number was 150... now I'm really wondering what I've been missing...
Heidi wrote: "I've seen so many great comments about the Girl books-- finally reserved them at the library... my best number was 150... now I'm really wondering what I've been missing... "150?! I wouldn't be able to wait until that number came up!
Well, the good thing is I have a stack of books to read in the meantime.
This morning I started a book that I have had around for awhile, Arthur and George by Julian Barnes. The Arthur in the title is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It got great reviews, and I've really been meaning to read it for a couple of years.
Currently reading The Intruders by Michael Marshall.
Currently reading Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs. It's #9 in the Temperance Brennan/Bones series. I love her work, and the show, so I'm excited for it!
Just finished Grave Goods by Ariane Franklin... I liked it as much as the second one... and this one ends with lots of story lines in the air.
Heather wrote: "Hayes wrote: "I want to read that one too, Heather. Lemme know what you think!"
Hi Hayes! I thought I'd report back in and let you know that Blind Assassin was FANTASTIC! This was my first Atwood ..."
Wonderful! Thank you... who knows when I'll be able to read it. I really over did it this summer in the book buying department!
Hi Hayes! I thought I'd report back in and let you know that Blind Assassin was FANTASTIC! This was my first Atwood ..."
Wonderful! Thank you... who knows when I'll be able to read it. I really over did it this summer in the book buying department!
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About half way thru B is for Burglar. Always nice to have a good mystery to read next to the pool! Now, if we only had a pool! LOL!!
I can see where this might get formulaic in the long run, but in the meantime I will keep reading them.
I can see where this might get formulaic in the long run, but in the meantime I will keep reading them.
Hayes wrote: "About half way thru B is for Burglar. Always nice to have a good mystery to read next to the pool! Now, if we only had a pool! LOL!!
I can see where this might get formulaic in the lo..."
It is formulaic, but since the characters are constantly evolving and we learn a little something new in most of the books, it doesn't matter much.
I did find however, that by S is for Silence that Grafton seemed to go off track, at least for me.
I can see where this might get formulaic in the lo..."
It is formulaic, but since the characters are constantly evolving and we learn a little something new in most of the books, it doesn't matter much.
I did find however, that by S is for Silence that Grafton seemed to go off track, at least for me.
Just finished Arthur and George and really enjoyed it. I noticed some of you are reading Sue Grafton's alphabet murders. I had dinner with Sue Grafton last night. Well, to be completely accurate, I attended a dinner at the International Mystery Writer's Festival in my town (Owensboro, KY) that honored Sue. There were about 50 people at the dinner. Two of my friends and I went. Sue was very gracious and came around to each table and talked with us. I've read all of her books, so this was a real treat. Afterward, my friends and I attended the presentation of 4 of Agatha Christie's radio plays, which were being recorded live for a public radio broadcasting. A fantastic evening!
Cool, Kathy... I'm reading "B" right now, and am enjoying it. Is there a link to a podcast for those radio plays? I'd love to listen to them.
I'm also reading Life of Pi and am having a hard time with it... anyone else have the same problem, or is it me?
I'm also reading Life of Pi and am having a hard time with it... anyone else have the same problem, or is it me?
Life of Pi is difficult to get into, I found. I had a hard time too. It's on my "try again later" pile.
Hayes wrote: "Cool, Kathy... I'm reading "B" right now, and am enjoying it. Is there a link to a podcast for those radio plays? I'd love to listen to them.I'm also reading Life of Pi and am having a hard time ..."
I'll check on a link for you, Hayes.
I'm hoping it's okay to ask this question here...The Devil and The White City...is this a horribly gruesome book? I'm just about done with the sample (Kindle) and am very intrigued, though somewhat reluctant because I'm ambivilent about the possibility of gruesome/grisly descriptions...what do you think?
Fiona wrote: "Victoria, it's perfectly fine to ask it here - it's also good to perhaps create a topic for it to ask it might attract more attention that way. "Fiona, how/where would I create a topic for it do you think? Just want to do it where it's proper! Thanks so much!
Hi Victoria!Devil in the White City is not that gruesome, at least in its descriptions. The fact that it's based on something that really happened, and what those poor women went through, makes it gruesome to think about, but the writing of it is perfectly fine.
I didn't find The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America particularly gruesome in its descriptions either. It's a fascinating book.
Christine wrote: "Hi Victoria!Devil in the White City is not that gruesome, at least in its descriptions. The fact that it's based on something that really happened, and what those poor women went through, make..."
Christine...the "what those poor women went through" is the part that makes me hesitate...I don't like reading torture type descriptions...is it like that?
Kathy wrote: "I didn't find The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America particularly gruesome in its descriptions either. It's a fascinating book."Kathy, yes, I am finding it very fascinating (the Kindle sample)...I have never read anything about the World's Fair...
I found Devil in the White City a most interesting book.
Susanna. Yes I'm so intrigued by it. Just wanting a bit more insight into the possible scare factor before I commit to buying. I'm at about 85 percent of the preview via kindle.
Victoria wrote: "Christine wrote: "Hi Victoria!Devil in the White City is not that gruesome, at least in its descriptions. The fact that it's based on something that really happened, and what those poor women ..."
Not really....Larson does give descriptions of what happens to them, but not in the gross over-the-top kind of way. It's kind of scientifically described, actually, but the fact that it's real tugs at your soul a little. I definitely didn't find it scary or horrifying, just horrible that people can do that to other people.
Sounds good then. I will go ahead with the purchase. I am just not into vivid horror. Such as Patterson "Kiss the Girls". That type I just don't enjoy. But if its more "scientific" probably ok for me.
I think you'll be all right...it's not like CSI or even Bones or the Kathy Reichs Temperance Brennan series. I really loved Devil in the White City, it's fascinating. I can't wait to see what you think of it when you've finished!
So nothing like Silence of the Lambs right?
Victoria wrote: "So nothing like Silence of the Lambs right?"
I found that one a bit tough going, I confess. I've got "Devil" on TBR too.
I found that one a bit tough going, I confess. I've got "Devil" on TBR too.
Victoria wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I didn't find The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America particularly gruesome in its descriptions either. It's a fascinati..."Victoria, that was the best part, all of the information about the country's first World's Fair and all of the innovations and inventions that came with it.
Victoria wrote: "So nothing like Silence of the Lambs right?"Aw, lol, nope! Promise, it's totally readable with lunch.
Christine wrote: "Victoria wrote: "So nothing like Silence of the Lambs right?"Aw, lol, nope! Promise, it's totally readable with lunch."
Whew! I'm so glad! I know it sounds silly...but I'm just so intrigued by it, yet was wary of the murders...don't get me wrong, I've definitely read books about murders (i.e. Manson)...just would prefer not too heavy on the gore "verbage" :-) Thanks so much for reassuring me!
Kathy wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I didn't find The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America particularly gruesome in its descriptions either. ..."I am so in awe of the book just reading the sample...I knew absolutely nothing of the World's Fair...I've just sent it to my Kindle and will resume reading this evening :-)
I have recently read Murder Unprompted by Simon Brett.It was, to quote the Sunday Times 'Reliable light touch with backstage bitchiness, tantrums and comatose agents' Entertaining and great fun. I am now searching for his latest, Poisoning in the Pub,
I like Simon Brett a lot! I've read a couple of his and they're always light and easy to read. I'll have to look into that one.
It is quite an old yellowing book, but really worth reading. I have read most of his books now, just a couple more to catch up on.
Oh, that's funny--the others that I have of his are all old library books that became part of booksales. I actually kind of love that about them...it adds to the charm!
Finished B is for Burglar, which I liked better than A. I'll be starting The Story of Edgar Sawtelle soon. Can't wait.
I'm reading Les Liaisons Dangereuses, audioing Anansi Boys and just located my, very old, copy of Murder on the Orient Express so I can join in the discussion. It's been a very long time!
Hayes--I loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle... enjoy!
Thanks Heidi!
I can't find a copy of MotOE. Oh well, I'll fall across one soon... I've got too many other things to read anyway!
I can't find a copy of MotOE. Oh well, I'll fall across one soon... I've got too many other things to read anyway!
Hayes wrote: "Thanks Heidi! I can't find a copy of MotOE. Oh well, I'll fall across one soon... I've got too many other things to read anyway!"
I found my copy on Bookmooch and started reading it this morning. So far so good!!!!
Richard, we actually prefer you be a contributing, active member before you try to sell us on your book. It's the correct genre, we just like to get to know our authors before they advertise with us. We look forward to your contributions to us as a group. We have a lot to offer. If you read the rules Fiona has posted, you will see we like a minimum of 20 posts and there is a designated folder for this sort of thing. You can find all you need in the thread regarding conduct.
This particular thread is "What are you reading", not "What you wrote".
Kandice wrote: "Richard, we actually prefer you be a contributing, active member before you try to sell us on your book. It's the correct genre, we just like to get to know our authors before they advertise with u..."Sorry - I am not an author - just a humble reader.
Cheers
This is my first post, but I have been enjoying reading other's comments. I just finished Rain Gods by James Lee Burke and thoroughly enjoyed it even though it wasn't about Dave Robicheaux and it took place in west TX, not LA. It reminded me a little of No Country For Old Men, but it was pure James Lee Burke. Couldn't put it down.
Right now I am reading The Hiram Key, by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas - completely not the crime and thriller genre of course. It is a non-fiction book exploring the historical links behind Freemasonry. But talk about a mystery thriller though. I am a Mason and this book researches and explores the roots of the initiation ceremonies, the symbols, their meanings, and the rhetoric within Masonry. It reads very well and is easy to understand.
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