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[Barbara]

Rick wrote: "
finishing up -Perfume: The Story of a Murderer- one of the more odd- yet very facinating books I have read"

There was a great movie also.

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Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "
finishing up -Perfume: The Story of a Murderer- one of the more odd- yet very facinating books I have read"

There was a great mo..."

I heard about that- hard to see how the book can be made into a film- the mood of the book is so unique that it would seem difficult. Have you seen the film Barbara?

[Barbara]

Rick wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "
finishing up -Perfume: The Story of a Murderer- one of the more odd- yet very facinating books I have read"

There w..."

Yes, I've seen the movie Perfume. I thought it was a very good film (but I haven't read the book).

[Susan]

I am reading Replay by Ken Grimwood, and I can hardly put it down!

[Alan]

As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk show (The Diane Rehm Show on NPR). I'm about halfway through and have to admit I don't find it exactly enthralling. Although there are occasional bits that make a person perk up like the reference to a sleeping Peter Pan being tweaked on the nose by passing fairies on their way home from an orgy.

The other one is The Thurber Carnival. The reason? He's one of the great American humorists and it is good to read great writing.

[Susan]

" . . . passing fairies on their way home from an orgy." I think the Disney version left that part out.

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Alan wrote: "As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk show (The Diane Rehm Show on NPR). I'm abou..."

I love Thurber!!!! Walter Mitty!!
Great bio on him-

[Pierre]

Alan wrote: "As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk show (The Diane Rehm Show on NPR). I'm abou..."

Ha, ha, so I am not the only adult who reads Peter Pan.

Thurber wrote The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, didn't he? Thorne Smith, another great American writer with an amazing sense of humour, was a contemporary. His books sold millions.

The Nightlife of the Gods, Turnabout, The Glorious Pool, The Jovial Ghosts are wonderful creations. The guy was a real nut. That's a compliment. His stuff is unbelievably funny.

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Pierre wrote: "Alan wrote: "As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk show (The Diane Rehm Show on N..."

Thorne Smith wrote Topper I believe-
Thurber and EB White were great friends- part of the New Yorker Circle- Ross. Parker. Benchley, Kauffman, Levant,Woolcott ect

[Robert]

Right now I am reading "Sins of the Soul" by Eve Silver. My friend Ally let me borrow the Sins trilogy and I am liking it despite it being a Harlequin novel and usually those are not my thing:)

[Steve]

Pierre wrote: "Alan wrote: "As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk show (The Diane Rehm Show on N..."

I just ordered the Annotated Peter Pan. Looking forward to reading it and placing it on the shelf next to my Annotated Alice and Annotated Wizard of Oz.

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Steve wrote: "Pierre wrote: "Alan wrote: "As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk show (The Diane..."

Baum wrote a whole series of Oz books- have you read any?

[Steve]

Rick wrote: "Steve wrote: "Pierre wrote: "Alan wrote: "As usual I have two going at once. I'm reading Peter Pan after listening to the discussion about it and J.M. Barrie on a terrific radio talk s..."

I read any Oz books I could get my hands on as a youngster. I particularly enjoyed the books by Ruth Plumly Thompson, who took on the duties of Oz chronicler after Baum's death. In fact, my own children's fantasies feature Oz anagrams as character names: Amzo = Ozma backwards, Zom Falbu = L. F. Baum Oz anagram. I even have a character called Plumly as narrator in a tale due out next year. So, yes, Oz books have definitely influenced my own fantasy world of Boad.

[Laura]

Currently reading Liberating Atlantis. I had never read any Harry Turtledove before and thought it was time to give it a try!

[Chris]

Currently reading: for the 'Book Freaks' group. Also reading

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Just finished Blood Trust- pretty good sequel- a bit too many names and plots - also main characters Jack and Alli remain difficult to connect to, but overall a decent thriller

[James]

I'm reading Jane Eyre for the first time. The book is awesome! I liked the 1996 movie with
William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The book has more narrative than could possibly make it into a movie and is very well written.

Charlotte Bronte stands out among nineteenth century writers and is one of my favorite of any time period.

[Adriana]

I was supposed to read this last month for another group so I'm reading it now.

[Terri Lynn]

I am re-reading Orwell's 19841984 with one of my groups. I read this as a child in elementary school (a very literate and extremely mature child) for the first time when my Dad wanted me to so we could discuss it. We owned a bookstore and I was allowed to read whatever I wanted.

This book scared the wits out of me. I tried to imagine a world where the women were sexless and the men were drones who had to follow the party line and all but worship Big Brother. With the Telescreens in the homes and everywhere else, one could not hide- they could see and hear everything even where you lived. Thinking about things being different was grounds to be killed. There was no beauty or joy in the world and parents had to fear their young children turning them in. We had friends in East German (in the 1960's/1970's) and I discovered that this WAS the life they were leading.

I have reread it many times over the years and now in the 21st century, it is even more scary than ever when I see even our own country becoming more draconian and our privacy being swept away.

[Terri Lynn]

James wrote: "I'm reading Jane Eyre for the first time. The book is awesome! I liked the 1996 movie with
William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The book has more narrative than could possibly make it into a mov..."

I am glad to hear you are enjoying this! It is one of my favorite books. Jane makes things happen for herself and is not weak. She keeps her self-respect and dignity. It is like peeking into a window to the past. Charlotte Bronte was so talented.

[Bill]

Laura wrote: "Currently reading Liberating Atlantis. I had never read any Harry Turtledove before and thought it was time to give it a try!"

I read the first of this series and was fairly disappointed. I did enjoy some of his other series though.

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Rick wrote: "

Have yet to read any of his books- but love his name!!
Turtledove!-appeals to both bird AND reptile lovers!!

[Anggie]

Currently reading Bailey's Cafe by Gloria Naylor.
Was browsing for books online, stumbled into this book and the review sounds good so I ordered one.

[Robert]

I am currently reading "Sins of the Flesh" by Eve Silver and "Carmilla" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu :-)

[Rachel]

I'm reading In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. I started reading this because I've also been reading The Nuremberg Interviews. It's interesting to read the testimony and then, read about it from another author's perspective.

[Bill]

I've just finished The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, which has stood the test of time and I enjoyed as much as any other time I've read it. I'm about to finish Pearls Before Swine, my first Albert Campion mystery, which I've quite enjoyed. I'm about to start When Eight Bells Toll, a spy adventure by Alistair MacLean and The Crystal World by J.G. Ballard

[KOMET]

I've begun reading The Fallen Kings by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, No. 32 in the Morland Dynasty Series, which has the most fantastic historical novels I've ever read.

I've been a fan of the series since 2005. In The Fallen Kings, we have entered the final year of the First World War.

Upon further reflection, TODAY marks 93 years to the day that the armistice was signed, bringing the First World War to an end. Today also marks the first Veterans Day (Armistice Day) in which there are no longer any First World War veterans to observe it.

[Stuart]

I am reading The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi, as the author was Finnish and had divided peoples opinions.

[Nance]

James wrote: "I'm reading Jane Eyre for the first time. The book is awesome! I liked the 1996 movie with
William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The book has more narrative than could possibly make it into a mov..."

I loved that book also. I didn't know what to expect from a Bronte novel, but I was pleasantly surprised...and it's now one of my all-time favorite books:)

[Barbara]

I'm reading The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood.

[A.L.]

I bought today and just started it. So far I'm really enjoying it. I recently finished the Vampire Academy series and loved it!

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Bill wrote: "I've just finished The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, which has stood the test of time and I enjoyed as much as any other time I've read it. I'm about to finish [bo..."

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I agree about John Buchan! have this omnibus- a true treasure! and so nice that a 1935 classic film with Robert Donat was made from 39 Steps- NO NEED TO REMAKE PERFECTION! :>))

[James]

Nance wrote: "I loved that book also. I didn't know what to expect from a Bronte novel, but I was pleasantly surprised...and it's now one of my all-time favorite books:)"

I'm about a third of the way through and can't believe how good the writing is. It's well on the way to becoming one of my favorite books :)

Has anyone here read Villette or The Professor? How do they compare to Jane Eyre?

[Jessi]

Reading a bio on Audrey Hepburn, Green Children of the Knowe, Star by Danielle Steel, Montana Sky by Nora Roberts, and Russian Fairy tales

Green Children I'm reading because it's a pick in one of my groups and the rest I am reading because I simply wanted to ;)

[Bill]

Rick wrote: "Bill wrote: "I've just finished The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, which has stood the test of time and I enjoyed as much as any other time I've read it. I'm about ..."

I'm looking forward to reading The Island of Sheep, Rick. I found that recently.

[Jessi]

I'm also reading this: as per my recent Arthur addiction =)

[Jessi]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood."

I have this sitting on my shelf hoping to get to it within the next couple of months let me know what you think of it

[Jessi]

James wrote: "I'm reading Jane Eyre for the first time. The book is awesome! I liked the 1996 movie with
William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The book has more narrative than could possibly make it into a mov..."

Love LOVE Jane Eyre finished it myself a few months ago and it was also my first time reading it surprised i never read it in school

[I.E.]

I have developed a habit,when I've finished reading a novel, of picking up one of my story collections and reading a couple of shorts before starting a new novel.(I believe there's a treatment for this :))

I enjoy Crichton-style science-themed thrillers, and I've just finished reading a great new author in this genre, Paul McEuen's "Spiral." For my short fiction interval, a couple of tales from David Morrell's "Black Evening," always haunting and riveting, and now it's back into a new novel, this time "No Good Deed," by M P McDonald.

[Carly]

Kyle wrote: "I just finished and am starting "

OMG! I read that book years ago - Entity. Oh, man! That's a good one. I never forgot it. The ending is sensational!

[Carly]

Jessi wrote: "I'm also reading this: as per my recent Arthur addiction =)"

Wonderful stories back then. I mean to do Crystal Cave again.

[Carly]

Garden of Eden - Sharon Butala ... won a free copy through Book Buzz, Toronto Public Library's online book discussion

Game of Thrones - # 1 - simply because I'm seeing it here at GR, everywhere ... it's everything they said it would be - great story - the humour is excellent

Cat's Cradle - one of the book clubs here at GR is doing it - forgotten which one but I will come across it. It's an odd story but I like it.

[Robert]

Carly wrote: "Garden of Eden - Sharon Butala ... won a free copy through Book Buzz, Toronto Public Library's online book discussion

Game of Thrones - # 1 - simply because I'm seeing it here at GR, everywhere ..."

Game of Thrones book one is on my TBR list as well....I am looking forward to reading it:)

[Sadie]

James wrote: "Nance wrote: "I loved that book also. I didn't know what to expect from a Bronte novel, but I was pleasantly surprised...and it's now one of my all-time favorite books:)"

I'm about a third of the ..."

I've read Villette and loved it. It is quite a bit longer than Jane and has a lot more characters and twists in the story. There is also some humor to it that isn't found in Jane Eyre. Many unforgettable characters as well. I think if you've loved Jane Eyre you will equally enjoy Villette. I believe Villette is semi-autobiographical as well. I'll be interested in your opinion if you decide to read it.

[Peg]

I'm reading NIGHTWOODS by Charles Frazier, a Laura Lippman/Tess mystery (they're all good), PUBLISH AND BE MURDERED by Ruth Dudley Edwards, and A SHARE IN DEATH by Deborah Crombie. I'm liking them all, which is good. It seems to go in streaks: all good ones or a bunch that I don't care if I even finish!

[Steve]

James wrote: "Nance wrote: "I loved that book also. I didn't know what to expect from a Bronte novel, but I was pleasantly surprised...and it's now one of my all-time favorite books:)"

I'm about a third of the ..."

I loved Villette. I would prefer Lucy as my girlfriend over Jane any day.

[Jerry]

Finally got around to it! I just finished Barbara Tuchman's The Guns of August. Other than All Quiet on the Western Front, I was pretty bereft of WWI treatments.

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is to me an underrated novel- superb book done by the least known of the Brontes

[James]

Thanks for the feedback. I will put Villette on my short to-read list :)

[Jessi]

While I loved Jane Eyre I could not get into Villette at all. I read six chapters and was very bored and could not quite figure out what the story was supposed to be about. Gave up on it.