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[Guy]

Well, I'm reading The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein (almost finished) and Year 501: The Conquest Continues by Noam Chomsky and have just started Noam Chomsky: A Philosophic Overview by Justin Leiber.

I'm reading the first two because I am interested in the economic policies that are bankrupting much of the world and killing its people and the third because I am interested in linguistics.

[Ed]

Have just started reading set partly over here in Central Asia.
I am reading it because there are almost no English books where I am and a guy rotating back to the States gave it to me. I think I might have lucked out.

[David]

Put a Lid on it, by Donald Westlake. I really liked Westlake's novel 361. I'm a fan of realistic, gritty dialog and 361 was an old fashioned, hard-boiled crime tale. In Put a Lid on it, Westlake shows another side, that reminds me of Lawrence Block's Bernie Rhodabarr's novels. The characters aren't quite flawed enough for me.

[Kailee]

I'm readiung A Patch of Blue by Elizabeth Kata. It's the first thing I've read by Kata and after this I know I'Il read more. I love it.

[Kailee]

Ed wrote: "Have just started reading set partly over here in Central Asia.
I am reading it because there are almost no English books where I am and a guy rotating back to the..."

That sounds interesting. Could you tell me who the author is? I think I'll look out for it.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

David wrote: "Put a Lid on it, by Donald Westlake. I really liked Westlake's novel 361. I'm a fan of realistic, gritty dialog and 361 was an old fashioned, hard-boiled crime tale. In Put a Lid on it, Westlake sh..."

Westlake to me is a true gem- sad we lost him in 2008, wonderful writer- always dependable- like Ed McBain (Evan Hunter) in a way- a comfortable presence- seeing a new Westlake or McBain book every 6-8 months. Both live on forever in their books! Met McBain- what a nice man he was

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Sadie wrote: "I just started listening to Desolation Island which is #5 in the Aubrey/Maturin series (Master and Commander fame). I have enjoyed them so far and can't believe that they were written..."

A truly great writer

[Per]

Just started reading , my first Ian Fleming.

[Diane]

I just started to read Russian Winter byDaphne Kalotay Reading it for the book club I belong to. Finding it a interesting read.

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I am reading Carroll Bryant's new book, last flight out, because I enjoyed his first one so much. So far, all I can say is, wow. I am so glad he didn't trash this story up. (Actually, I already read it, but I am reading it again.) Yeah, it's that good.

[Kailee]

Kyle wrote: "Kailee wrote: "Ed wrote: "Have just started reading set partly over here in Central Asia.
I am reading it because there are almost no English books where I am and a..."

Thanks. =)

[James]

Just read the first few chapters of A VINE IN THE BLOOD, by Leighton Gage. I have an ARC because I'm reviewing it for The New York Journal of Books. Off to a rockin' good start

[KaSonndra]

I'm reading Paradox: the Angels are Here by Goodreads Author Patti Roberts and it is delicious!

KaSonndra Leigh
Paradox: The Angels Are Here

[Bill]

Per wrote: "Just started reading , my first Ian Fleming."

Oddly enough, I just started it as well. :0) I've read before, but I'm in the process of slowly rereading them again.

[Sheila]

Kyle wrote: "Per wrote: "Just started reading , my first Ian Fleming."

James Patterson has now taken over writing James Bond books. I wonder if he's as good as Flemm..."

It's Jeffery Deaver who is writing the new James Bond books. The first one is Carte Blanche. Haven't read it, but have heard good reports of it.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I'm reading Molly's Millions - Victoria Connelly

[LK]

I also tend to read at least two books at once, generally one fiction and one non-fiction. I take much longer to read the non-fiction and have to have a "real story" in between.

Right now I'm in the middle of Marilynne Robinson's The Death of Adam for the non-fic and Shawn Maravel's The Wanderer (a military romance by an indie author).

[stan]

Good Afternoon

I am reading Lee Child Gone Tomorrow Nearly finished. It all started so well and SUDDENLY --WHOOSH !!!!

[Steve]

Currently reading 2 winners: Primo Levi's The Periodic Table (for the grownup me) and Finding Oz by Evan Schwartz, a journey through L. Frank Baum's life and the influences leading to 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' (for the children's fantasy series writer me).

[Diane]

I am reading The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children During the Years 1846 to 1849 by Charles Dickens. I happened across this. Sounds interesting to get Mr. Dickens view.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Steve wrote: "Currently reading 2 winners: Primo Levi's The Periodic Table (for the grownup me) and Finding Oz by Evan Schwartz, a journey through L. Frank Baum's life and the influences leading to 'The Wonderfu..."

was Finding OZ made into a film years ago- like 1980's?

[Barbara]

I'm reading Look Again by Lisa Scottoline.

[Alan]

Currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Just have about eighty pages to go and will be sorry to see it end. Fun read with parts that remind me of the work Gaiman did with Terry Pratchett in one of my all time favorites, Good Omens.

[Cheryl]

I'm a Star Trek fan from way back, so I just finished reading A Choice of Catastrophes (Star Trek: The Original Series). It was great as usual. Now, I'm getting back into another favourite series, The Dresden Files, with the third book, Grave Peril

[Steve]

Rick wrote: "Steve wrote: "Currently reading 2 winners: Primo Levi's The Periodic Table (for the grownup me) and Finding Oz by Evan Schwartz, a journey through L. Frank Baum's life and the influences leading to..."

FINDING OZ is a 2009 publication. I remember the dark fantasy movie RETURN TO OZ from a while ago. Is that the one you're thinking of?

[LK]

Tim wrote: "Over the weekend I stumbled into a group, that shall remain nameless, but which I thought might be interesting. After a closer look I discovered that nearly everyone (most of whom happened to be la..."

Tim, chuckling at your post. I don't get it, either, but then I'm a novelist and recently had a man say he only reads non-fiction because he wants to "learn something" when he reads. Like you can't with fiction? Ha! I argued. It didn't help. To each his own, but the vampire/werewolf romance doesn't turn me on, I have to say (pun intended). Whatever gets people to read...

[Melanie]

Currently reading Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston. Joint effort with my library and the state humanities council. This series is on the 1930s. This is not normally a book I would read, but there were some folk tales that were good. I'm now into Part II Hoodoo/Voodoo.

[Dianna]

I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain. Fabulous book! Truly inspired. I'll never look at my dog the same way . . . ever again! This was a book-club read. Not one I would necessarily have chosen myself. But then, that's the beauty of a book club. I found myself thoroughly enthralled. I highly recommend this one!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Last night I finished Molly's Millions - Victoria Connelly. Now I am going back to read Sister - Rosamund Lupton.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Steve wrote: "Rick wrote: "Steve wrote: "Currently reading 2 winners: Primo Levi's The Periodic Table (for the grownup me) and Finding Oz by Evan Schwartz, a journey through L. Frank Baum's life and the influenc..."

yes- you are correct Steve!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Among the books I am reading is Perfume- an odd little tale of a madman in 18th Century Paris- translated from German

[Melissa]

I started Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman today because I love the other books I've read by her. Her writing always draws me in right from the beginning.

[TheGirlBytheSeaofCortez]

I think I'll put aside my book and read some of Edgar Allen Poe's novellas/short stories this weekend.

[Pierre]

Ha,ha. Anne of Green Gables.

The girls said it was so good.

I loved it at first, but then it became too much of more of the same. Nevertheless, I take my hat off to Lucy Maud Montgomery.

It's over a hundred years since Anne was written. I reckon an empathetic author today could create a modern Anne.

An adult book featuring a child protagonist.

[Esther]

I just finished reading A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan for my Smith College NYC alumni book club.
Spirited discussion.
Thanks
Esther Jno-Charles

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Gabrielle wrote: "I think I'll put aside my book and read some of Edgar Allen Poe's novellas/short stories this weekend."

PERFECT for late October reading!!

[stan]

Good Evening
I am currently reading Gutted By Tony Black a new author to me, But dare I say It A terrific find . I cant wait to read more . Whats it about? The other side of the law in Edinburgh.

[Sadie]

Just started The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

One of my all time favorite books Sadie.

[Sadie]

This will be only my second Lewis book, the other being The Screwtape Letters. A lot of people seem to like this one, so I'm hopeful.

[Tyler Banks]

Reading Repossession Mambo and also the second book in the Night Angel Trilogy. It's a good combo, sci fy and fantasy! ;)

[Jeffrey]

I just had surgery, so I'm spending lots of time in a recliner. I'm reading all of the early Ellery Queen books and enjoying it very much. I just finished The French Powder Mystery.

[Manugw]

I am reading The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton as this book has won the 2011 Edgar award sponsored by the mystery writers of America.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Confessions of a Sugar Mummy - Emma Tennant

[Eileen]

I have just finished reading And Then it Happened, by Linda Green. This is a really interetsing and thought provoking story. It tells of a really happy couple. They have everything in life they could want, a lovely daughter aged four, an extremely happy marriage, but then something happens. Will their lives ever be the same again.

A good read.And Then it Happened

[Barbara]

I'm reading Money for Nothing by Donald E. Westlake. It's an interesting premise. If you got a check each month for $1000 and you didn't know who sent it or what it was for...would you cash it?

[stan]

Good afternoon
I have just started Tom Clancy's Against all Enemies

[Todd]

As of March 2011, I have been tracking most of my reads at Goodreads. Right now reading:

Bag of Bones by Stephen King
Why? Haven't read this one and picked up because it looked interesting. Loved the first 100 pages or so but it got slow for me after that. Getting a second wind after page 250. I'm reading this in paperback.

Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler
Why? Huge Titanic fan. I can't get enough Titanic-related stories, especially thrillers. Dirk Pitt rocks!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

still facinated by Perfume- a German novel- translated- so very unique and while usually I like alot of dialogue in my books, this book has very little- yet I am still quite intriqued.

[Bill]

Just starting two new books as I head into November, by Josephine Tey and by Alan Furst, both new authors for me. Looking forward to them.