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Finished The Five Bells and Bladebone by Martha Grimes. Well done. If she had tied the two story lines in earlier I would have given it 5 stars.Gonna try something new tonight. Picked up some free eBooks by Mark Dawson, so I thought I might try 1000 Yards
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Oh well, going to start Gone Girl, as t..."
I work with some readers too Ang we have some of the same tastes but not always but it is fun to exchange thoughts
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Gonna try something new tonight. Picke..."
Hmm thanks Kamas, good to know for when I pick that one up
Debbie wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "I finished "Of Metal and Wishes" last night. I have series book brain now from this book, book 2 doesn't come out until August next year, NEXT YEAR!!! :( Oh well, going to s..."
Yes that what I think too, it's nice to step out of your normal reading comfort zone and try new things. And it makes it more fun when you can discuss with someone.
A fair way into Gone Girl now, hmmm the plot thickens... Interested to see where this turns out in the end. I wouldn't say its the easiest book to read though.
Ang from OZ wrote: "A fair way into Gone Girl now, hmmm the plot thickens... Interested to see where this turns out in the end. I wouldn't say its the easiest book to read though.
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I am reading Gone Girl too, though only about 90 pages into it. I like the book so far, but I can't say that I like the characters very much. At first, I thought I liked the husband better than the wife. Now I don't think I like either one of them. Who knows what I'll think as I continue reading! What about you?
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I am reading Gone Girl too, though only about 90 pages into it. I like the book so far, but I can't say that I like the characters very much. At first, I thought I liked the husband better than the wife. Now I don't think I like either one of them. Who knows what I'll think as I continue reading! What about you?
TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "A fair way into Gone Girl now, hmmm the plot thickens... Interested to see where this turns out in the end. I wouldn't say its the easiest book to read though. ..."
I am readi..."
Tarheelgirl, you'll probably change who you like and don't like about a million times as you get into the book more. But yes I don't particularly "like" either of them either. The story is interesting though. And I can't wait to see how it all ends. I've about 70 pages left to read.
Ang from OZ wrote: "TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "A fair way into Gone Girl now, hmmm the plot thickens... Interested to see where this turns out in the end. I wouldn't say its the easiest book to read tho..."
Wow Ang, you are almost done! The book is really interesting and it definitely has me wondering where exactly it's going and how it is going to turn out. And you're right, last night I was reading and I felt a little sympathy towards Amy. I plan on reading some more today at lunch, and I'll probably feel differently then.
Wow Ang, you are almost done! The book is really interesting and it definitely has me wondering where exactly it's going and how it is going to turn out. And you're right, last night I was reading and I felt a little sympathy towards Amy. I plan on reading some more today at lunch, and I'll probably feel differently then.
I just finished reading a great new book by L.Z. Marie, The Merkabah Recruit. To sum it up, imagine Clark Kent the mild mannered reporter who is really a super hero saving the world....But he is a meek, mild mannered assistant professor working on her doctorate and has no idea that she is supposed to save the world till big, chunking, unbelievably hot walks in to her life and turns her world upside down.
The book is well written and the bad guys (and Good guys) will surprise you for they are not your normal monsters under the bed. These guys were real enough to make me let my 55lb basset hound sleep with me for protection. Loved it!!!
Thanks to Deb, my next book is going to be Artifacts. I can hardly wait. Then an off the wall one for a friend called Kiva by Kayt Peck
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Love that series Karen ;) xo
and for those of you who missed my post on Off Topic Chat Karen is now blogging-check it out-http://shadetreeblogging.blogspot.com/
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So enlighten me everyone
What Have you Been Reading
Last week for my in-person book club I chose
He is not one of my favorite authors because he often does not give a happy ending but I know a lot of my friends like him.
This was a good book club choice, it was YA and it was a heartbreaker but at least he gave some hope at the end.
Okay Your Turn ;)
So I started "Before I go to sleep"
This is another book that has been made into a movie. And has Aussie Actress Nicole Kidman in it.
The book is interesting so far, only about 12% into it but I feel like I don't want to put it down.
I finished Gone Girl yesterday! What twists and turns! Has anybody seen the movie yet?
Just started reading
by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson.
It is still free at B&N if anyone is interested.
I enjoyed Gone Girl, but now I decided to change pace and read something totally the opposite!
by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson. It is still free at B&N if anyone is interested.
I enjoyed Gone Girl, but now I decided to change pace and read something totally the opposite!
TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "I finished Gone Girl yesterday! What twists and turns! Has anybody seen the movie yet?"Hopefully I'll see it this week, very interested to see how they have done the movie.
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This is another book that has been made into a movie. And has Aussie Actress Nicole Kidman in it.
The book is inter..."
OOH that sounds like the beginning of a great read.
thanks Ang
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Hopefully I'll see it this week, very interested to see how they have done the movie."
I haven't read the book or seen the movie. Don't know if I want to at this point.
thanks for telling us about it.
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Stalked
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I'm just about to the Middle of Stalked enjoying it very much!
Still reading The Potluck Club. It's about these ladies who get together for a potluck and supposedly to pray, but somehow seem to focus more on gossip! Imagine that!
It's one of those hilarious books with plenty of touching moments as well.
It's one of those hilarious books with plenty of touching moments as well.
I've been catching up on my TV Series the past few days, so its been "Beauty and the Beast", "Lost Girl", and "Sons of Anarchy"!!! Nothing like binging on your fav TV shows. Plan to finish off "Before I go to Sleep" its a great read so far and I'm interested to see where the story goes.Have a great weekend everyone!!
Miss you too Susan :) hope your feeling better!
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It's one of those hilarious b..."
Oh this sounds like a great read TarHeelGirl. Let us know how you liked it! Happy Weekend!
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Happy 15th to your son Susan. Don't work too hard!
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Sounds like you've got your feet up and the popcorn by your side Ang :) Have a great weekend!
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I finally hauled myself off to the doctor I thought it was nothing, turns out I have sinus infection, an ear infection and strep throat! Well there go my weekend plans LOL
Goodness Debbie!!!! I bet you're feeling miserable. I've been unfortunate enough to have all three at once also. I'd compare it to feeling like you've been run ovet by a train! Take Care and plenty of fluids!! xxoo hope you get better soon!
Sorry you are sick, Debbie. Any of those infections are bad enough to have, but all three at one time?!?!? That's terrible. Hope you get better soon!
I'm still making my way through Before I Go To Sleep, it's excellent so far very suspenseful! Planning a trip down to the beach this afternoon, I need to smell some salt air to recharge for another week at work starting tomorrow :(
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I finished Stalked my review is up on Goodreads-https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And a blogger friend who's also an author Donna Augustine gifted me her first book in her adult fantasy/fairytale series Karma and I'm liking it a lot!
Feel better Deb. Sorry I've been missing, it's been a crazy couple of months. Our dog needed surgery because his intestines stopped working and then he couldn't keep his food down. Once he was on the mend, both of our girls celebrated their birthdays. Now it looks like everything is getting back to normal.Currently reading Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality by Jacob Tomsky and The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.
April wrote: "Feel better Deb. Sorry I've been missing, it's been a crazy couple of months. Our dog needed surgery because his intestines stopped working and then he couldn't keep his food down. Once he was on t..."Great to see you back April!!
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April I'm so sorry to hear about the doggie and I'm so glad he's getting better. and Welcome back! I'm still feeling kind of yucky but not enough to stay home from work ;)
Finished The Chaplain's War last week, awesome book. Took a couple of days off from reading as I had a lot of filing to do at work, so I watched some Neflix. Now, it's back to Martha Grimes' novels with The Old Silent.
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Oh Kamas this looks really good it's going on my wish list!
I just started "Sanctum by Sarah Fine"
This is the same author who wrote "Of Metal and Wishes" that I was talking about a few weeks ago.
And Archangels Shadow by Nalini Singh should arrive tomorrow. Nalini is always a good read for me.
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This is the same author who wrote "Of Metal and Wishes" that I was talking about a few weeks ago.
And Archangels Shadow by Nal..."
Looks good Ang
I'm knee deep into my February reviews :)
I did slip in a gritty look at a novel of connected short stories that takes place in a dying New Jersey shore town in the early 70s brought back so many poignant memories of that time for me.
I'll be reviewing/interviewing the author late this month.
Just picked up Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley. I've heard good things about it and couldn't wait to start reading.
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I'm in the middle of my February reviews and hoping to get done on time so I can get to a few on my TBR pile
one by Mingmei Yip called Secret of A Thousand Beauties
and Exingency by Michael Siemsen our January month long book club read
I started The Year When Stardust Fell the other day. Thought I needed to try something else for a little while, but it seems strangely familiar. I wonder if I read it, or a part of it, in school when I was younger.
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Have a great weekend!!
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Good luck Susan!
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oh well we all know what's just around the corner ;)
Stay warm and dry on this November chiller, well except for Ang who's probably got the air conditioner at full stop :)
Here's our Sunday/Monday thought
Her buttoned-up Brit hero and all American Texas heroine are the perfect mates.
I am reading "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich. I haven't had the energy to read much lately, so it is going slow, but I love the book so far.
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Ruth I've heard a lot about this book I'll be very interested in how you like it when it's all said and done. Hope you're well and not ill with no energy!
Debbie wrote: "Well peeps is snowing here today, ick. Did I mention that is a four letter word LOLoh well we all know what's just around the corner ;)
Stay warm and dry on this November chiller, well except for ..."
Oh yeah, the air con is ON!! I'm melting, melting!!
Has anyone read "Water for Elephants"? I got this book on sale last week. I know there is a movie for it, so wondered if anyone had read the book/seen the movie?! :)
The Round House looks interesting. I haven't read it, but I see it showing up on best of lists for ND.
I just downloaded Christine Feehans "Rocky Mountain Miracle" and I'm currently reading Book 2 in Sarah Fine's Guards of Shadow Lands Series. 
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"OOh Ang love Christine Feehan especially her Dark series and her Drake Sisters of Sea Haven :)
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Oh well, going to start Gone Girl, as the fella's at work are reading it. A few of us here are book worms at work, so I try to read a book with them every few months. (Although they are men, and don't really have the same taste in books as I do)
Not sure I'll get much reading in over the next few days, I desperately need to do some house keeping, and Bathurst 1000, the V8 Supercar race is on TV this weekend!! "Go Team HOLDEN"!!!