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message 351: by Dem (last edited Feb 06, 2015 03:54PM) (new)


message 352: by Sandra, Moderator (new)

Sandra (sanlema) | 11261 comments Dem, the link is not working. I think you typed a space in the middle.


message 353: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments I finished The Forgotten Garden which I really enjoyed. It was my first Kate Morton book and definitely will not be my last.

Between now and the start of the toppler I am going to read One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human. It's nice and short so should be perfect pre-toppler reading.


message 354: by Sandra, Moderator (new)

Sandra (sanlema) | 11261 comments I'm glad you enjoyed it Lisa. I think it's a great reading.


message 355: by Berit (new)

Berit | 641 comments Another good book by her is The Secret Keeper, I haven't read the Forgotten Garden yet, but I own it :-)


message 356: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Has anyone read The Book Thief? I'm on the app so I can't add a link :(
I'm watching the movie and it is quite interesting so was wondering if the book is the same.


message 357: by Sandra, Moderator (new)

Sandra (sanlema) | 11261 comments The Book Thief is a great book, Stephanie. A five stars!


message 358: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 18550 comments the book thief was a 5 star read for me too.


message 359: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Thank you Sandra and Sarah :-)


message 360: by Travis (new)

Travis (travistousant) | 6011 comments 5 stars over here too


message 361: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie The movie was AMAZING!!! I cannot wait to read the book now!!


message 362: by Debra (last edited Feb 06, 2015 01:50PM) (new)

Debra (debra_t) | 6542 comments 5 stars for me, too! His other books are great too. I particularly enjoyed I Am the Messenger.


message 363: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie That sounds like a good book, Debra! Added it to my TBR :-)


message 364: by Travis (new)

Travis (travistousant) | 6011 comments Allen Corduner narration of book thief is excellent if youenjoy a good audio


message 365: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Thanks, Travis! I have had a hard time with audios (being able to pay attention) but am trying one for the toppler (Anne of green gables) so hopefully it goes better this time :)


message 366: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments 5 stars from me for The Book Thief too. I haven't seen the film yet, but really want to!


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Rusalka (rusalkii) | 19206 comments 5 stars from me too.


message 368: by Dem (new)

Dem | 984 comments Sandra wrote: "Dem, the link is not working. I think you typed a space in the middle."

Thank you Sandra.


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Roz | 4529 comments Lisa, my favorite Kate Morton books are The Distant Hours and The House at Riverton.


message 370: by Janice, Moderator (new)

Janice (jamasc) | 59890 comments I just finished A Land More Kind Than Home. Every time I try to say how I feel about it, I can't find the words. Highly recommended.


message 371: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments Roz wrote: "Lisa, my favorite Kate Morton books are The Distant Hours and The House at Riverton."

Glad to hear you recommend these Roz :) I have The House at Riverton sitting on my TBR pile and The Distant Hours is currently on my wishlist.


message 372: by Lisa (last edited Feb 07, 2015 05:48AM) (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments I finished One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human. It was a fun, humorous little book packed full of anecdotes about our furry friends. I think it would make a purrfect (sorry, couldn't resist) gift for cat lovers everywhere. I gave it 4 stars.


message 373: by Sandra, Moderator (new)

Sandra (sanlema) | 11261 comments I agree The Distant Hours is a really good reading too.
The House at Riverton is her first novel. A friend just lend it to me last week so I plan to read it soon.


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Janice (jamasc) | 59890 comments I'll be starting two books today, both for the Toppler - Wayward and Crow Lake.

It just occurred to me that Kakagi Lake, where we spent a lovely summer week camping a number of years ago, is also known as Crow Lake. Kakagi Lake is in Ontario and the book is set in Ontario. It will be interesting to see if they are the same lake.


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Janice (jamasc) | 59890 comments Oops - I had the Wikipedia page up about Kakagi Lake as I was typing my post above. I just scrolled further down the page and it reads, "Although the book is set in Northern Ontario, Crow Lake is not actually about Kakagi (Crow) Lake." I guess that answers that question.


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Esther (nyctale) | 5191 comments I am reading Life After Life but will put this on hold for the toppler.

I will be starting at noon: Made to Be Broken and The Miracle at Speedy Motors (audio); both for the toppler and the series challenge.


message 377: by Lynda (new)

Lynda | 836 comments So I'm just starting So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish in an effort to close in on my first serial killer level. And, I'm listening to the audio book of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe because I've wanted to read it for a while, and fits in with the February Challenge.

I'm still reading Middlemarch and I really like the story, but the book is longer than I realized, and am having to set it aside as my "Sunday Only" book, so I can press forward with the other books I've committed to reading this year.


message 378: by Debra (new)

Debra (debra_t) | 6542 comments Lisa wrote: "I finished One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human. It was a fun, humorous little book packed full of anecdotes about our furry friends. I think it would make a purrfect (sorry,..."

Had to jump on this one. Ordered it from Amazon since I couldn't get it from the library.


message 379: by Debra (new)

Debra (debra_t) | 6542 comments Reading Ready Player One for the toppler. Am pleasantly surprised at how good it is, and I'm not a gamer. I'm totally caught up in the story.


message 380: by Lynda (new)

Lynda | 836 comments Debra, I'm not a gamer either, and I loved that book so much, I couldn't put it down. It became and instant favorite.


message 381: by Berit (new)

Berit | 641 comments Not a gamer here either, but I really enjoyed Ready Player One!


message 382: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Not much of a gamer (these days) but I loved Ready Player One, as well :-)


message 383: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 19142 comments Currently reading Dollbaby for the toppler. So far, it's really good. I've read a few books in this genre lately though, so I'm glad that my next book, The Wonder of All Things, is a different topic.

I also want to read Ready Player One. I keep hearing great things about it.


message 384: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments Debra wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I finished One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human. It was a fun, humorous little book packed full of anecdotes about our furry friends. I think it would make a pur..."

I hope you enjoy it too Debra.


message 385: by Lisa (last edited Feb 07, 2015 03:30PM) (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments I am working my way through Toby's Room for the toppler. No complaints so far. It also works for my World War One mini project which is good.


message 386: by Mariab (new)

Mariab | 3059 comments Debra wrote: "Reading Ready Player One for the toppler. Am pleasantly surprised at how good it is, and I'm not a gamer. I'm totally caught up in the story."

It is very good. If you are not a gamer, but know a little of 80´s memes, is yet more fun


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Mariab | 3059 comments Reading Anne of Green Gables for the Toppler


message 388: by Berit (new)

Berit | 641 comments Just finished The Giver, has anyone read the whole series? Was wondering if it was worth it or not.


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Mariab | 3059 comments Berit wrote: "Just finished The Giver, has anyone read the whole series? Was wondering if it was worth it or not."

What a concidence! I just finised it too, and was wondering if if it was worth reading the whole series


message 390: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie I am reading Anne of green gables as well, Mariab! It is quite entertaining :)


message 391: by Lynda (new)

Lynda | 836 comments Mariab wrote: "Reading Anne of Green Gables for the Toppler"

I just finished Anne of Green Gables, and I thought it was delightful, and as I've been reading a lot of sci fi, supernatural, and fantasy, it was a great change of pace.


message 392: by Peggy (last edited Feb 08, 2015 09:58AM) (new)

Peggy (pebbles84) | 15868 comments For the Anne of Green Gables readers: there's now a kindle deal for a Anne of Green Gables boxed set containing 10 books for $0.99. I have Anne of Green Gables on my TBR and I'm considering buying this.


message 393: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Thatvis a great deal, Peggy!!


message 394: by Berit (new)

Berit | 641 comments Just finished number 19 and starting number 20 of the Stephanie Plum books. I have a question for any other fans ranger or Joe? I think I pick Joe, but I don't know if I always make the right choices :-) ;-)


message 395: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie I would pick Joe too :-) I love Ranger's character but love Joe just a tad more! Aren't those books amazing!! Love the series :-)


message 396: by Esther (new)

Esther (nyctale) | 5191 comments Stephanie wrote: "I would pick Joe too :-) I love Ranger's character but love Joe just a tad more! Aren't those books amazing!! Love the series :-)"

Good ! Ranger is mine..... ;)


message 397: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Lol ;-)


message 398: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lisathebooklover) | 9244 comments I finished Toby's Room earlier today. It was thought provoking and quite harrowing at times but I enjoyed it a lot.

I have now made a start on my second toppler book, Jackaby.


message 399: by Peggy (new)

Peggy (pebbles84) | 15868 comments I finished Two Old Fools In Spain Again. Now it's time for bed, tomorrow I'll start with Can't Wait to Get to Heaven


message 400: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie I have finished Anne of Green Gables. I was pleasantly surprised with the audio version. I remember as a kid not being able to get into the book version. I liked the audio a lot better.


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