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I read thrillers, mysteries and historical fiction. Sometimes, I read romances and classics also. I completed The Beekeeper's Apprentice yesterday and am currently reading Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
I read The Dreams in the Witch House by H.P. Lovecraft, continued listening to Obsession in Death
by J.D. Robb, and started reading When Christ and His Saints Slept
by Sharon Kay Penman yesterday.
I'm going to start Uprising, a historical fiction novel about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911.
Sabrina wrote: "I'm going to start Uprising, a historical fiction novel about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911."If that is written well, it should be a very interesting read. I've seen some good documentaries about this tragic event.
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Despite only being halfway through Tangled Lies, I started another book today, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, which is the February read for another group here at GR. Am already halfway through it, and can tell I'm going to have a hard time putting it down tonight, despite a headache and how exhausted I am. It will also count for the Ultimate Challenge as a book that made me cry. :-\
Heather L wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Am now reading an older rom-suspense by Anne Stuart, Tangled Lies."Despite only being halfway through Tangled Lies, I started another book today, [book:The Fault ..."
Read TFIOS a couple of years ago. Beautifully written book that left me depressed for days afterward. Never even considered seeing the movie. Had a friend die of Hodgkin's disease when I was in high school and the book reminded me of all that. I definitely see why it struck such a chord with so many people, tho.
MaryJo wrote: "Sabrina wrote: "I'm going to start Uprising, a historical fiction novel about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911."If that is written well, it should be a very interesting ..."
MaryJo, I've literally just finished it and it's totally amazing! If you like historical fiction, then I can't recommend this book enough!
I need some light reading after this, so I'm going to pick up the next book in the Harry Potter series (which I'm re-reading) and that is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I hope to re-read Harry Potter soon too. I own them all in print and on audiobook so have no reason not to!
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Despite only being halfway through Tangled Lies, I started another book today..."
I finished it this afternoon. Excellent book and easy to see why it resonates with so many people. I think I would eventually like to see the movie, but not anytime soon.
I'm reading an historical fiction North and South. I seem to be reading more of this type of book lately.
Karen M wrote: "I'm reading an historical fiction North and South. I seem to be reading more of this type of book lately."After mysteries, historical fiction is my favorite genre. Those John Jakes books are pretty good.
Karen M wrote: "I'm reading an historical fiction North and South. I seem to be reading more of this type of book lately."I used to love the TV series, so I'm sure the books will be great as well!
Just started It Happened On the Way to War: A Marine's Path to Peace
as my non-fiction read for the month.
Oh and I'm also listening to Longbourn
on audio.
as my non-fiction read for the month.Oh and I'm also listening to Longbourn
on audio.
I finally broke down and checked out Magic Bites from my library. I'm just about finished with it - about 30 more pages to go and I can see why the series has so many fans. I'll definitely continue it, but I'll likely stick with the library for these for the time being.
I just started The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova today on audio book.
Jennifer I love Kate Daniels. The first book was definitely the weakest IMO
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Jennifer I love Kate Daniels. The first book was definitely the weakest IMO"I've heard the first 4 are excellent, so I'm really looking forward to having a new series (to me) ahead of me.
❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Jennifer I love Kate Daniels. The first book was definitely the weakest IMO"I've heard the first 4 are excellent, so I'm really looking forward to having a new s..."
They get better and better. I was not a big fan of the first book (as I know several of my GR friends also noted) but so glad I stuck with it.
Started reading Citadel
by Kate Mosse and listening to The Master and Margarita
by Mikhail Bulgakov yesterday.Continued reading Good Morning, Midnight
by Reginald Hill last night.
Sabrina wrote: "Karen M wrote: "I'm reading an historical fiction North and South. I seem to be reading more of this type of book lately."I used to love the TV series, so I'm sure the books will be..."
The book really was very good. I always love a starcrossed lovers theme that's why Jane Eyre is such a favorite of mine.
I'm reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter which has been sitting waiting for me for several years. Another book that I keep thinking "what were you waiting for?" It's lovely and sad.
Karen M wrote: "I'm reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter which has been sitting waiting for me for several years. Another book that I keep thinking "what were you waiting for?" It's lovely and sad. ."THE MEMORY KEEPER'S DAUGHTER is one of very few audiobooks I've been able to make it through. Listened to it some years back and still remember it well. A good book.
I continued reading American Gods
by Neil Gaiman and Good Morning, Midnight
by Reginald Hill and continued listening to The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt yesterday.
Started reading Mystic River
by Dennis Lehane, continued listening to Firestorm
by Nevada Barr, and continued reading The Boat of A Million Years
by Poul Anderson yesterday.
Kirsten wrote: "Started reading Mystic River by Dennis Lehane, continued listening to Firestorm by [author:..."I like Lehane, but I really hated MYSTIC RIVER!!
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LOVE that book/series! ♥
Heather L wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Just starting I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You."LOVE that book/series! ♥"
I liked it too. I like her Heist Society series a lot - it is one of my favorites.
Heather L wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Just starting I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You."LOVE that book/series! ♥"
I really liked this one. Just starting the next one Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Just starting I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You."LOVE that book/series! ♥"
I liked it too. I like her Heist Society series a..."
I have The Heist Society ones on my list to read also!
The Memory Keeper's Daughter was such a lovely sad book and a bit different from the movie. So glad I finally read it.I'm reading The Road which is stark and post-apocalyptic.
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I also have Heist Society and Uncommon Criminals in Mount TBR. I really need to lay hands on the last two Gallagher Girls books, too.
Spent the weekend reading The House of Hades by Rick Riordan -- 600 pages in three days! ☺
Finished Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
and Palace of Spies
and both were great books! Now I am starting Frozen Rodeo
. It's amazing how much reading I can get done when it is too cold and snowy to get out!
Just finished listening to Obsession in Death
by J.D. Robb. One of the best In Death books! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've also been reading Before I Go To Sleep
by S.J. Watson as part of the Book Pals read in the A Good Thriller group.
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Heather L wrote: "Currently reading an older Johanna Lindsey, Heart of a Warrior, which -- I admit -- I am not enjoying as much as I usually do her books. Ah, well...it fits a challenge. :-\"I love Johanna Lindsey but that is not one of my favorites either.
I just started Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.
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I love her Malory series, and still have a couple of those to catch up on as well. Heart of a Warrior is the third book in her Ly-San-Ter series. I loved book one, Warrior's Woman, and remember liking book two -- but it's been so long since I read the second one I honestly don't recall much about it.
Teresa: I'm glad it isn't just me with this final book in the series. ;-)
Karen M wrote: "I'm reading an historical fiction North and South. I seem to be reading more of this type of book lately."Karen, this is over a week since you posted this comment, but coincidentally a friend lent me her dvds on North and South. It is in 4 parts, and I've watched the 1st - and really enjoyed it.
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Which emphasizes the importance of including both title and author when talking about books. Titles cannot be copywrited, which means multiple books by different authors may have the same title, even for authors with the same publisher. ;-)
I've been continuing The Cuckoo's Calling
by Robert Galbraith and started listening to Reunion in Death
by J.D. Robb today.
Heather L wrote: "You know what's funny... When I see "North and South" I instantly think of the John Jakes series -- as, apparently, most of us here do. But if you click on the link in her post (which I know may no..."I used to love the John Jakes series... but I also have a fondness for Mrs Gaskell. I loved Cranford. She also writes some great gothic fiction: Gothic Tales
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Hi Ramla. I don't believe I have read anything by McNaught, though there may be something by her somewhere in Mount TBR. Thanks for the recommendations!
Finished a short nonfiction book, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now by Maya Angelou, a collection of short essays. I especially liked the last one, "A Day Away," about the importance of disconnecting from all your electronic gadgets (phone included!), and taking a day for yourself, alone, to do whatever you want.
"Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. A day away acts as a spring tonic. It can dispel rancor, transform indecision, and renew the spirit."
Kirsten wrote: "I continued reading The Wars of the Roses
by Alison Weir last night."I love Alison Weir's books, she really knows her history!
I am rereading The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro and enjoying it very much. I'm also reading The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova. They both deal with art and are mysteries. Susan Bernhardt
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