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[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

HORRIFIC TRAGEDY- Jeffey Zaslow killed today in car crash - RIP

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001...

[Emily]

I'm reading "The Flame Alphabet" by Ben Marcus

[Werner]

Condolences to the Zaslow family on this tragedy!

[KOMET]

Among the books I'm now reading are

1) Elizabeth The Queen: The Life Of A Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith because of my lifelong fascination with the British Royal Family. and

2) The Secret Life of Bletchley Park: The WW11 Codebreaking Centre and the Men and Women Who Worked There by Sinclair McKay because of my interest in all matters pertaining to the Second World War.

[Stacia]

I've just started "The Nun" by Simonetta Agnello Hornby. I'm reading it because I discovered Europa editions books this year & am in love. So, this makes my 5th Europa this year....

[Raymond]

I have several books that I'm at various phases of reading. But, currently, I'm reading book 2 of Star Trek: Typhon Pact. Seize the Fire is pretty good. So far, I'd give it a B+. I've been enjoying the ST universe of books ever since they started gearing up for the Borg storyline a couple of years ago.

- Ray

[Fiona (Titch)]

I finished this morning Last Train from Liguria - Christine Dwyer Hickey and now I am reading Office Politics - Sharon Gerlach

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I finished this morning Last Train from Liguria - Christine Dwyer Hickey and now I am reading Office Politics - Sharon Gerlach"

curious how you find Last Train from Liguria- on my TBR List!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Rick wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I finished this morning Last Train from Liguria - Christine Dwyer Hickey and now I am reading Office Politics - [author:Sharon G..."

It was different. Had some political things to do with the WW2 Italy and Germany stuff. But from a point of 3 different people. Was rather interesting as well.

[Bill]

I'm currently reading DeKok and the Death of a Clown by A.C. Baantjer and Chocolate Wars by Deborah Cadbury and enjoying both so far.

[Barbara]

I'm reading "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. Our book group picked it for Feb. read. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

[Bill]

Barb wrote: "I'm reading "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. Our book group picked it for Feb. read. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

I enjoyed that very much, Donna; it was quite a different book. Hope you do as well.

[Barbara]

Bill wrote: "Barb wrote: "I'm reading "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. Our book group picked it for Feb. read. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
..."

Thanks. Not sure if you are talking to me or someone named Donna. My name is Barb. But, I hope I like it too. Just going to start it today.

[Elaine]

Barb wrote: "I'm reading "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. Our book group picked it for Feb. read. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

I love that book! I teach children with autism and my brother has Aspergers [he actually gave me the book] so I have a love of all things autistic. I read it in one afternoon . Its very clever the way the author was able to get inside the mind of a person with asppergers

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Rick wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I finished this morning Last Train from Liguria - Christine Dwyer Hickey and now I am reading Office Politics - [au..."

thanks!

[Barbara]

I'm reading Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein. One good thing about Fairstein's mnysteries - you learn a lot about the history of New York City while you're reading them.

[Bill]

Barb wrote: "Bill wrote: "Barb wrote: "I'm reading "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. Our book group picked it for Feb. read. [book:The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-..."

Ooops, sorry about that Barb. I did indeed mean you. I hope it's going well.

[Ray]

I laughed at myself when I pulled a 1980 paperback edition of Mary Higgins' Clark's "The Cradle Will Fall" from a box of books I've yet to unpack. I've had it for so long and never read it all the way. I tried three times at younger ages and got re-routed by the latest Stephen King novel each time. I laughed even harder when I found an old receipt I used as an impromptu book marker, dated 1995. I consider this novel unfinished business, so it's time to get 'er done.

[Barbara]

Bill wrote: "Barb wrote: "Bill wrote: "Barb wrote: "I'm reading "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. Our book group picked it for Feb. read. [book:The Curious Incident of the Dog ..."

I'm almost done with this book and really enjoy it.

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[Ken]

I'm working on a crime novel and just ordered Raymond Chandler's The Simple Art of Murderfor some mentoring and his Omnibus collection just because I like his characters attitudes.

“Throw up into your typewriter every morning. Clean up every noon.”
--Raymond Chandler, on writing--

Fortunately for me, keyboards are cheap.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Ken wrote: "I'm working on a crime novel and just ordered Raymond Chandler's The Simple Art of Murderfor some mentoring and his Omnibus collection just because I like his characters attitudes.

“..."

A true master!!

[Beth]

I just finished reading Defending Jacob: A Novel . This is a excellent courtroom drama mystery. It starts slowly, drawing you in like an anaconda systematically squeezing its victim. By the time you reach the middle, you are trapped, the book stuck to your hands as the air is squeezed out of you. The story keeps changing as surprising revelations are casually dropped in your lap until you read the last two scenes with your mouth hanging open, finishing with a satisfying "Whoosh" for your last breath. Then the book lives with your for days afterward as you replay scenes in your mind. For me, that's what indicates a book deserves 5 stars. I highly recommend it!

[Jane]

Sounds great, I have added it to my tbr list. Thanks:)

[KOMET]

I'm now engrossed in reading The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies by Alan Taylor. It presents a view of both Canada and the U.S. in the 20 years leading up to the War of 1812, as well as the various peoples who were impacted by that conflict. This multi-faceted perspective is what makes the book for me worthwhile reading, given my love for History.

[Judith]

I've recently finished books by two authors I particularly like, Jacqueline Winspear's Elegy for Eddie and Kate Quinn's Empress of the Seven Hills. Worlds apart in time--Winspear's is set in London between the World Wars and Quinn's travels across the Roman Empire while Trajan was emperor. I loved them both and recommend them. My review of Elegy for Eddie and my review of Empress of the Seven Hills.

[Barbara]

Beth wrote: "I just finished reading Defending Jacob: A Novel. This is a excellent courtroom drama mystery. It starts slowly, drawing you in like an ..."

You convinced me Beth. I put in a request for this book at my library.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Skeleton Canyon by J.A. Jance....a nice relaxinng mystery.

[Robert]

Right now I am reading "Pope Joan" by Donna Woolfolk Cross. I love historical fiction and this one looked great.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Last night I finished Office Politics - Sharon Gerlach. Now I am gonna carry on reading Cut Short - Leigh Russell.

[Gabby-Lily]

Finished up The Black Hills by Rod Thompson and Secrets of a Lost Summer by Carla Neggers for review.

Next on the list are: All the Flowers of Shanghai, If Wishes were Horses, The Puppy Who Came for Christmas and Hard Target - all for review.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Reading new Robin Cook- I really enjoy his books a great deal

[Hank]

Thanks, just added Defending Jacob, A Novel to my TBR.

[Stacia]

Have started "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern after being on the waitlist for quite awhile. I'm utterly enchanted so far....

[Peter]

An Edgar Allen Poe compendium...as for why? I just don't know anymore. Sure a few stories were well done, but on the whole they are ridiculously wordy so that now the words are just slapping me in the eye and going no further.

[Chris]

Reading: The Flame Alphabet I thought it was a really cool and original idea for a story. I'm still in the beginning but really enjoying it so far.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Full Tilt by Janet Evanovich

[Hank]

Just discovered the Martin Beck series and am enthralled.

[Steve]

Finished . Story behind the story is a poignant one. The story developed as a bedtime tale told to Grahame's only child, Alastair, and developed further in a series of letters Grahame sent to Alastair over the summer of 1907. The Grahames were often separated from their child for long periods of time. At Oxford, Alastair died at age twenty, a probable suicide, run over by a train.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

I had to throw in the towel on - just too slow and dry- trying to read a 900 plus book on the history of philosophy

[Jane]

Read Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder instead. You will get the basics and a good story too. :)

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jane wrote: "Read Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder instead. You will get the basics and a good story too. :)"

thanks!!! Russell's book was so so so tedious!!

[Cheryl]

I've just discovered Joe Abercrombie. He writes dark fantasy, but his war scenes and the way he gets into the heads of his characters sucks me right in.

[Jane]

Rick wrote: "Jane wrote: "Read Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder instead. You will get the basics and a good story too. :)"

thanks!!! Russell's book was so so so tedious!!"

Rick if you want a factual philosophy book that is easy to read try Zeno and the Tortoise: How to Think Like a Philosopher It is guide that explains who each philosopher was, what they thought and how they came to think the way they did. It is written in 25 short chapters so good for dipping into.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jane wrote: "Rick wrote: "Jane wrote: "Read Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder instead. You will get the basics and a good story too. :)"

thanks!!! Russell's book was so so so tedious!!"

Rick if you want a fac..."
MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[Stuart]

I am reading Rule 34 by Charles Stross as I liked other books by the author.

[Fiona (Titch)]

This morning I finished Cut Short - Leigh Russell. Now I am going to read Fairy Tale Flirts 5 Romantic Short Stories - Lisa Scott.

[Jane]

I am just about to start The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel and I am really looking forward to it.

[Susan]

I am nearly finished with Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, for my offline book club, and I have been enjoying it. I am just past the middle of the audiobook 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, and am enjoying that, too.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Really quite a wonderful diversity in the books our members are reading- so terrific!! as it allows us to ask our fellow "Masoner's" about all kinds of books and how they enjoy or not enjoy them!