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[Adriana]

Hi! I just started (and finished) The Collector. It's a great book, can't wait to read more by Fowles.

[Leslie]

Speaking of Fowles, I also love The French Lieutenant's Woman.... It made an excellent film, too, with Meryl Streep

[Judith]

Began
"The Untouchable" by John Banville
This is my first by this author, and I think I'm going to like him!

[Kehinde]

April wrote: "The Count of Monte Cristo was one of my absolute favorite books ever. Be sure to get the Robin Buss translation. This book is very long but I have read it about 10 times. You will enjoy it if yo..."

Greg wrote: "Kehinde wrote: "Karina wrote: "the count of monte cristo. I didn't realize it was 1500pgs but I will get it done!"

thats what i'm reading too although i knew how long it was. a lot of people to..."

yeah thats the one i got. i'm really into it and can barely put it down

[Becky]

Watchmen
by Alan Moore - strangely compelling. Not anything I would have picked up on my own - gotta love The List!

[Becky]

Denise wrote: "Becky wrote: "The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood. (audio version)"

I hope it's a good reader. I loved that book."

Margot Dionne is the narrator - pleasant voice. The story is a bit confusing (story within a story within a story) and multiple family members but now that I'm a few hours into it, everyone is falling into place.

[Becky]

Jamie wrote: "Cathy wrote: "I started The Ground Beneath Her Feet yesterday. I found Moor's Last Sigh and Satanic Verses unfinishable, but I'm really enjoying this so far! I finished Maximum City, a nonfiction a..."

Sometimes the narrative of the book doesn't fit with the mood or "the place" that we're in at that time. For some books that I have a hard time getting into, I'll get the audio version to see if that makes a difference. For example, I tried to read "Confederacy of Dunces" many years ago, recently picked it up in a bookstore and couldn't get into it. Now, because it's on The LIST, I downloaded the audio version yesterday!

[Ginny]

Becky wrote: "Watchmen
by Alan Moore - strangely compelling. Not anything I would have picked up on my own - gotta love The List!"I enjoyed this book a lot; it was even in a way instrumental in bringing an old acquaintance and I to start dating! I was telling him I really enjoyed the book, not knowing that it was his favorite book and that he was a major graphic novel/comic book fan! That led us to go to a bookstore,then a comic bookstore to find Watchmen, then coffee ( I have dubbed him my enabler because of my two favorite things-books and coffee!). This then led to a comic book convention ( and more coffee), then to dinner,a carnival in our hometown followed by fireworks... will let u know how this all works out!

[Toni]

sounds like a book to me...

[Leslie]

That is so exciting! My boyfriend and I recently moved in together, and we first met at a party over a discussion about books (Ondaatje's Running in the Family). It turned out we had much in common and came from equally unconventional families, split between Canada and Asia. I love it when life and literature intersect like that, which is usually what I find myself blogging about.

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Leslie wrote: "That is so exciting! My boyfriend and I recently moved in together, and we first met at a party over a discussion about books (Ondaatje's Running in the Family). It turned out we had..."

Congrats! It must be really good to share your love for books with someone else, I just wish I could get my fiance involved he hates reading lol

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Ginny wrote: "Becky wrote: "Watchmen
by Alan Moore - strangely compelling. Not anything I would have picked up on my own - gotta love The List!"I enjoyed this book a lot; it was even in a way instrumental in ..."

I hope it turns out great for you!

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I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?

[Leslie]

Invisible Man is one of my favourite novels! The African-American narrator - known only as "the invisible man" - starts out as the stereotypical good student, trying to impress his teachers and white superiors. It's only after he's lured into the surrealistic world of New York's underground that he discovers his true identity. It's one of those rare novels that's funny, sad and moving all at the same time. Years ago, I published a dry academic article on Invisible Man, but I'm dying to write about what it means to me from a personal perspective....

Good luck in converting your fiance to a reader! My dad never read a novel in his life before he retired, and now he reads one a week! So conversion is possible.
www.the-reading-list.com

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Leslie wrote: "Invisible Man is one of my favourite novels! The African-American narrator - known only as "the invisible man" - starts out as the stereotypical good student, trying to impress his te..."

Thanks for the words of encouragement, I will try!

[Yassemin]

Shardae wrote: "I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?"

I read it recently and my opinion differs, I didn't really enjoy it, it bored me a lot, gave it two stars but its each to their own. I finished it at least. Tempted to put it down a couple of times htough.

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Yas wrote: "Shardae wrote: "I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?"

I read it recently and my opinion differs, I didn't really enjoy it, it bored me a lot, gave it two s..."
Yes, I see that so many people have mixed opinions so far it is about 60 percent of people I talked to liked it and 40 percent did not. I will let you know what I think of it when I am done. Thanks

[Karendenice]

I read the Woman in White also. I really enjoyed it. Kept me up late. I am trying to find another book of his called Moonstone.

[Trisha]

just started Catcher in the Rye.

I know a lot of people who love this book so I'm hoping to share that opinion although I'm about 60 pages in and am struggling to stay interested....

[Tomchicago]

Leslie wrote: "Speaking of Fowles, I also love The French Lieutenant's Woman.... It made an excellent film, too, with Meryl Streep"

I remember what a trip "The Magus" was for me years ago...very mysterious...held me.

[Debbie]

Trisha wrote: "just started Catcher in the Rye.

I know a lot of people who love this book so I'm hoping to share that opinion although I'm about 60 pages in and am struggling to stay interested...."

Trisha,

Push through. It isn't a long book and unless you identify with an immature boy trying to find his way to adulthood you can't "agree" with the kid. As an adult I wanted to grab his shirt and yell, "Knock it off and grow up already!" Read wikipedia about this book. It makes it more significant and interesting. Plus I looked back on some books I have read in the past and wished that I had read this book first.

Debbie

[Sissy]

Becky wrote: "Watchmen
by Alan Moore - strangely compelling. Not anything I would have picked up on my own - gotta love The List!"


I loved Watchmen too - really good read. My husband is a graphic novel junkie so he convinced me to read it before the movie came out. If you enjoyed it and didn't mind the graphic format another amazing graphic novel is Maus.

[Sissy]

Shardae wrote: "I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?"

I enjoyed it when I read it. It was part of the required reading for an African American History course I took in my undergrad - I remember being relieved that it was at least something I could get into and not a dry awful historical piece which some profs tend to pick.

[Kristin]

I'm about 50 pages into Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence. Lawrence seems to be somebody that I always hope to enjoy, but never do.

[Leslie]

Kristin wrote: "I'm about 50 pages into Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence. Lawrence seems to be somebody that I always hope to enjoy, but never do."

I agree.... I like the theme and idea of Sons and Lovers, but I find Lawrence's writing style so florid - the lovemaking scenes seem like he's trying to turn it into a quasi-religious experience. I guess that's his aim, but I can't help laughing & I don't think he intended it to be funny...

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I felt the same exact way, I had to force myself to finish it

[Leslie]

I'm glad it wasn't just me!

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Leslie wrote: "I'm glad it wasn't just me!"

I thought I was the only one, I heard so many people saying they loved it and I just did not care for it at all.

[Judith]

Sissy wrote: "Shardae wrote: "I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?"

I enjoyed it when I read it. It was part of the required reading for an African American History
co..."

I read it earlier this year. It is quite a masterpiece of a novel, but that doesn't mean that it is that enjoyable! I was very impressed with its structure, and the reader will miss a good deal unless taking the structure into account when determining a level of appreciation. I'd suggest a little research about the novel before beginning it to understand what the author was trying to do with the story. It's well worth the extra time!

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Judith wrote: "Sissy wrote: "Shardae wrote: "I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?"

I enjoyed it when I read it. It was part of the required reading for an African America..."

Thanks!

[Kristin]

Leslie wrote: "Kristin wrote: "I'm about 50 pages into Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence. Lawrence seems to be somebody that I always hope to enjoy, but never do."

I agree.... I like the theme and idea of [book..."

I just got through a chapter in WiL where there were a bunch of naked men sitting around talking about how nice it is to be naked, and how they wished they lived somewhere that they didn't ever have to wear clothes. Good for them, but I just don't care!

[Trisha]

Debbie wrote: "Trisha wrote: "just started Catcher in the Rye.

I know a lot of people who love this book so I'm hoping to share that opinion although I'm about 60 pages in and am struggling to stay interested..."

So true! Thanks for the info! I did push through and totally did not identify with him! Wiki was interesting and checking out the info made me glad I read it.

Thank you!

[Anne]

Walden: Or, Life in the Woods. I love how he becomes self supportive and I love his descriptions of the natural surroundings. I can't help but think that it wouldn't have been possible for him to do this if he hadn't had support from his rich family, however.

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Sissy wrote: "Shardae wrote: "I just started the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, any thoughts on this book?"

I enjoyed it when I read it. It was part of the required reading for an African American History co..."
I HAVEN'T GOT PAST THE FIRST CHAPTER, I'M SO INVOLVED IN MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA THAT I AM CURRENTLY READING. BUT I WILL READ IT THANKS, I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW I LIKE IT. WHAT OTHER BOOKS DID YOU READ IN THAT CLASS?

[M]

Starting today Women in Love, by Lawrence. I did enjoy The Rainbow, so I expect to like this one too.

[Leslie]

Anne wrote: "Walden: Or, Life in the Woods. I love how he becomes self supportive and I love his descriptions of the natural surroundings. I can't help but think that it wouldn't have been poss..."

I love Walden: Or, Life in the Woods, too, although I agree that there is something quite artificial about Thoreau's escape to nature. Three years ago, I moved to a small town for work-related reasons (it was the only place I could get a job as an English professor) and I had a fantasy that the place would be like my "Walden." Things didn't quite turn out as I imagined.... At least it gave me some interesting stuff to write about in my blog.

Leslie
www.the-reading-list.com

[Mary]

Trisha wrote: "just started Catcher in the Rye.

I know a lot of people who love this book so I'm hoping to share that opinion although I'm about 60 pages in and am struggling to stay interested...."

You are not alone with your opinion. I truly think it is a book that would have been enjoyed as a teenager. I was disappointed and wondered what the fuss was all about; but realized it was because of my age (and being a parent!).

[Kristen]

Wuthering Heights

[Cindy]

Just starting Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. It's a two-fer!

[Erik]

I started Wuthering Heights on the train from Portland yesterday!

I got an extra two hours because out train hit somebody...

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[for-much-deliberation]

I'm on Siddhartha and Catch 22.

[Kehinde]

Christine wrote: "Just started Gone With the Wind in bed last night. Such candy. Love it."

yeah its one of my favs i kept picturing the actors in the movie while reading it. a masterpiece

[Kehinde]

Erik wrote: "I started Wuthering Heights on the train from Portland yesterday!

I got an extra two hours because out train hit somebody...

._."

wtf were they okay? that seems like a daft question

[Cindy]

I'm also starting Infinite Jest with a group. Yowza. Excited and a little freaked.

[Chel]

I started Inferno by Barbusse. It is too early for me to comment on it.

[Reid]

Just started Possessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker. I was very gratified to see it on the list. I have had it on my shelf for years but never read it. It's the only work of Walker's except for The Color Purple to make the list, and I thought that was significant. I'm enjoying the book so far!

[Erik]

Kehinde wrote:
wtf were they okay? that seems like a daft q..."

No D:

[K.D.]

J. G. Ballard's Crash. Dunno what to expect.

[Erik]

Pride and Prejudice!

I'm gonna finish it for real this time.

[Helen]

I've just started the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ...