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[Deanne]

The namesake, makes we want to read Gogol now as well.

[Kristi]

I'm still working on Trainspotting, but I have started North and South since I've recently heard people raving about it.

[Stacie]

Deanne wrote: "The namesake, makes we want to read Gogol now as well."

That is exactly how it made me feel as well. So, I acquired a bunch of Gogol, but for some reason haven't read any yet. I guess I spent too much time on other Russians this year.

[George]

A little late I know, but I just started The Woman In White. So far, I am enjoying it, not a difficult read at all.

[Charity]

Currently reading 2666 by Roberto Bolaño (2008 list).

[Denise]

I didn't realize 2666 was on the list. Nice. My other GR bookclub is reading in Jan and I just picked it up.

[Chel]

I finished volume 1 of Kristin Lavransdatter and am taking a break so I started The Summer Book. Kristin L. is remarkable and highly recommended so far. After The Summer Book I may read volume 2 of 3 volumes.

[Anna]

Własną drogą. Osobliwe dzieje Polaków i ich kultury | Adam Zamoyski

[Gerald]

Chel wrote: "I finished volume 1 of Kristin Lavransdatter and am taking a break
..."I just finished Vol 1 of Kristin also. Loved it. The new translation makes it a compelling read. Hard to believe a novel set in 14th century Norway can seem so contemporary. Though the lives and customs of the characters are very alien to us, the people as people are so real we think we know them.

[Monika]

i'm starting Winnie and Wolf: A Novel tonight

[Monika]

Anna wrote: "Własną drogą. Osobliwe dzieje Polaków i ich kultury | Adam Zamoyski"

that really looks interesting. i'm going to have to pick it up, though its been forever since i read in polish!

[Linda]

Not on the List, but I recently started The Kite Runner because I loved the movie and thought the book would be even better (they usually are). I love the character of Hassan. Very moving story.

[Yrinsyde]

Just started Love in a Cold Climate. I've read it before and it is a fun read - I love it! I'm re-reading all the ones I've already read on the list - just for the fun of it. Next 2 on the list are Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope and Cold Comfort Farm.

[Rhiannon]

I just started The Shipping News by Annie Proulx, this book is one of the texts I have to read for university.

So far, I am enjoying this book. The beginning was a a bit of a "WTF" reaction from me but eventually I got used to Annie's unique writing style and all I can say as of now is that the story is enjoyable and I look forward to what it is around the corner for dear old Quoyle.

Note: I have no clue whether this book is on the list or not.

[Deanne]

Just started He knew he was right by Trollope, good so far.

[Susanna]

Next up: Alan Paton's Cry, The Beloved Country.

[Dannii2601]

Just started The ANgel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - I loved The Shadow of the Wind, so I have high hopes!

[Katia]

Just started Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde...can't believe I never read this during my school years! Very quick and enjoyable, even though I know the big twist at the end. Next up: The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.

[Kristi]

Rhiannon wrote: "I just started The Shipping News by Annie Proulx, this book is one of the texts I have to read for university.

So far, I am enjoying this book. The beginning was a a bit of a "WTF" reaction from m..."

It is on the list--and one of my favorites! You should also check out the movie with Kevin Spacey, I thought they did a decent job.

[Shary]

Just started Elizabeth Costello by J.M Coetzee.

[Rhiannon]

Kristi wrote: It is on the list--and one of my favorites! You should also check out the movie with Kevin Spacey, I thought they did a decent job."

I am studying the book and the film at university so the dvd is sitting on my book shelf right now :)

[Olympia]

I just started Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates.And it looks like its going to be a long read 700+pages. But so far its interesting,I'm hoping it will grab me in. I've always found Marilyn Monroe quite a figure.If anyone has read please feel free to give me feeback and your reviews on it. Thanks

[Anna]

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay | Michael Chabon
Der Vulkan | Klaus Mann

[Chel]

I just started The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. I am also currently reading volume two of three of Kristin Lavransdatter. Both are great.

[Vikki]

Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

[Deanne]

A fine balance by Mistry, read family matters and enjoyed the book. Been trying to find this book in the library for ages, finally found it.

[Gerald]

Deanne wrote: "A fine balance by Mistry, read family matters and enjoyed the book. Been trying to find this book in the library for ages, finally found it." It's a fantastic, though very sad, book.

[Yrinsyde]

Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann. About 1/3 way though now. It started off stodgily for me, but I'm really getting into it now. Fascinating portrayal of a family in Germany starting in the middle of the 19th century. Interesting fact - this book was banned by Hitler.

[Anna]

Rzecz o zabłąkanej duszy | Sergey Sadov

[Susanna]

Fall On Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald. I'm about halfway now and it seems nothing much has really happened in the past hundred pages.

[Magdalena]

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. i'm still at the very begining... but it isn't as tough as i thought.

[Linda]

Susanna wrote: "Next up: Alan Paton's Cry, The Beloved Country."

Great book! Be sure to look for the 1995 film starring James Earl Jones after finishing the book.

[Laura]

I just started Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. I'm really excited. I've always thought I'd love Jane Austen and so far I'm right!

I'll also be reading The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver at the same time. I'll probably start on that one tonight.

[Anna]

Eugeniusz Oniegin | Alexander Pushkin

[Susanna]

Linda wrote: "Susanna wrote: "Next up: Alan Paton's Cry, The Beloved Country."

Great book! Be sure to look for the 1995 film starring James Earl Jones after finishing the book."

Thanks, I'll be sure to search for it since I loved the book!

[Ruth]

Just started Doctor Faustus by Thomas Mann...not sure if I like it so far!

[Deanne]

Just starting Wolf hall, it's not on the list but I'm guessing that as a Booker winner it'll be on a future list.

[Lauli]

"Foucault's Pendulum" is a pain in the neck. Just about to finish, but through sheer will and determination. I think Eco digged up all available information in the planet and tied it up in the book!

[Lolita]

Susanna wrote: "Fall On Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald. I'm about halfway now and it seems nothing much has really happened in the past hundred pages."

KEEP READING! i have read this book about 5 times. i love it. if i read that many more people are reading i may have to jump in and join you guys

[Johnny]

I started reading In Cold Blood by Truman Capote just after dinner last night. Had to stop when I suddenly realized it was midnight.

[Lolita]

Johnny wrote: "I started reading In Cold Blood by Truman Capote just after dinner last night. Had to stop when I suddenly realized it was midnight."

this is a very good story. there is a movie you might want to watch after- me personally... i like to watch the movies after and see how much better the book was.

[Susanna]

Lolita wrote: "KEEP READING! i have read this book about 5 times. i love it. if i read that many more people are reading i may have to jump in and join you guys"

100 pages left. I'm sorry to say my expectations for this book were too high since it's not gripping me like I hoped it would. But I'm going to finish it, probably tonight.

[Gerald]

Laura Ashlee wrote: "I just started Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. I'm really excited. I've always thought I'd love Jane Austen and so far I'm right!

I'll also be reading [book:The P..."

You're going to love The Poisonwood Bible. Kingsolver is coming to our town (San Miguel de Allende, Mexico) to headline our Writers' Conference in February, so I've been trying to read everything she wrote. Done all the fiction, including her new one, The Lacuna. Loved it all. My favorite was Prodigal Summer. All I have left are a couple of non-fiction and her book of poetry. Anyhow, I can't recommend her too highly. If this is your first, rest assured the rest of her fiction is just as great.
Gerry

[Kristi]

I'll start The Poisonwood Bible next.

[Duygu]

Lauli - I totally agree concerning the Pendulum. I had to force myself to read it also, it seemed like just a rant of facts..

As for The Poisonwood Bible, I enjoyed it immensely!

I am starting Life of Pi tonight.

[Lolita]

Susanna wrote: "Lolita wrote: "KEEP READING! i have read this book about 5 times. i love it. if i read that many more people are reading i may have to jump in and join you guys"

100 pages left. I'm sorry to say m..."

i think you are at the part where everything is going to start making sense. either people love it at this point or they are appalled.

[Anna]

Kamienie przodków | Aminatta Forna

[Susanna]

Lolita wrote: "i think you are at the part where everything is going to start making sense. either people love it at this point or they are appalled."

I loved the end but it didn't salvage the whole book for me.

[Erik]

Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

One for History, one for English, and one for fun(:

[Lolita]

Erik wrote: "Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

One for History, one f..."

i HATED frankenstein and LOVED lolita. i've read it probably 5 times, one less than fall on your knees.
{people call me Lolita}.
Enjoy!