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[KOMET]

Rick wrote: "KOMET wrote: "This morning, while on my way to work, I began reading Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them by the actor Frank Langella.

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It looks to be a very candid "memoir", which I like. No sugarcoating. Straight and no chaser. Sometimes the truth, alas, can be bitter medicine. I'm thoroughly engrossed in the book.

[Marian]

_"Testament of Youth" by Vera Brittain arrived in Friday's mail.
I am now on page 290. It is very good. don't know why I put off reading it for all these years.

[Uvi]

Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great depth to examine the historical and mythical background of folklore tales about Dracula. At the same time I'm reading a book in Hebrew, Golda Meir's My Life.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

KOMET wrote: "Rick wrote: "KOMET wrote: "This morning, while on my way to work, I began reading Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them by the actor Frank Langella.
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I am actually interested in reading the book- as I do enjoy reading non- ghost written autobigraphies- I just want it to be known that Langella is far from an angel himself- very difficult man to work with from all I read- I think he admits his faults in book- Also not very keen on stories about deceased actors who are not around to defend themselves- not sure who Langella goes after- but I would have to assume that many are not alive to offer "their side of the story" which is probably that Langella and his nasty nature invited less than friendly relationships with many.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Uvi wrote: "Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great depth to examine the hist..."

Loved the film on Meir - Ingrid Bergman and Leonard Nimoy were superb!!! wish I could find the film!!

[Stacia]

Uvi wrote: "Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great depth to examine the hist..."

Loved "The Historian". Great book!

[Uvi]

Rick wrote: "Uvi wrote: "Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great depth to exam..."

Loved Ingrid Bergman in that role--so different than her other roles! Such a versatile actress...

[Gabby-Lily]

So did I (Re: Ingrid Bergman).

On top of the scads that are either being read, just finished being read or will be read within the next month for review (I've two stacks on the TBR), reading Słysz Wołanie (Hear the Call) by Edward Stachura - it's a book of his poetry and songs.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Uvi wrote: "Rick wrote: "Uvi wrote: "Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great ..."

I think it may have been her final role

[Werner]

Although I was already interested in reading the book sometime, when I saw the 1983 miniseries adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's Jamaica Inn (starring Jane Seymour and Patrick McGoohan) on VHS a couple of years ago, my appetite for reading it was even more whetted. It's taken me this long to get around to it, but I finally stated it yesterday!

[Jan]

I'm in the middle of Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading by Nina Sankovitch. It's this month's book club selection & was my recommendation.

[Bill]

I am about 1/3 of the way through and enjoying very much. I've seen the mini-series and it's been fun trying to connect the book with the show. Excellent story so far. I also just started and even though I just started, it's already drawn me in. I have enjoyed introducing myself to John le Carré's earlier works.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Werner wrote: "Although I was already interested in reading the book sometime, when I saw the 1983 miniseries adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's Jamaica Inn (starring Jane Seymour and Patrick McGoohan..."

You must have seen the 1937 version with Laughton and Robert Newton!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Reading Scale of a Dragon as my mind is being awkward @ the moment :o(

[Barbara]

I'm reading Defending Jacob by William Landay

[Fiona (Titch)]

[David]

Uvi wrote: "Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great depth to examine the hist..."


After Stoker, best novel about Dracula. The most interesting series about Vampires I have found is the Necroscope series by B. Lumley. No sparkles, no angst, just really bad and evil beings fighting the good (British Psy corp service). Good overview at wiki: (PS-they need somebody to polish the article)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necroscope

[MissSusie]

I am listening to The Silence of Trees by Valya Dudycz Lupescu narrated by, Xe Sands it is beautiful,mesmerizing, heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time!Just loving it!

[Stacia]

Susie wrote: "I am listening to The Silence of Trees by Valya Dudycz Lupescu narrated by, Xe Sands it is beautiful,mesmerizing, heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time!Just loving it!"

Glad to hear it. It's one I've been wanting to read!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

David wrote: "Uvi wrote: "Reading The Historian, the 2005 debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova, which is based in part on based in part on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The author goes into great depth to examine the hist...."

abolutely David- I am putting book on my TBR list- thanks!! Rick

[William]

Just finished The Sisters Brothers by DeWitt. I liked it well enough but not as much as some others seemed to.

The Sisters Brothers

[Fiona (Titch)]

Finished 11th Hour - James Patterson and now going to read The Man From U.N.D.E.A.D. - The Curious Case Of The Kidnapped Chemist - Darren Humphries.

[Stuart]

I am reading Leiyatel's Embrace because Clive seems like a really nice man!

[Jerry]

Finally got around to it... Slaughterhouse-Five is off my TBR list. A unique read for sure.

[Per]

Jerry wrote: "Finally got around to it... Slaughterhouse-Five is off my TBR list. A unique read for sure."

That was the first Vonnegut I read, my favourite so far is Cat's Cradle. Unique is the right word.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

I am reading among many books While the Author is clearly sympathetic to Mary- it is a facinating read!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Per wrote: "Jerry wrote: "Finally got around to it... Slaughterhouse-Five is off my TBR list. A unique read for sure."

That was the first Vonnegut I read, my favourite so far is Cat's Cradle. Unique is the r..."

Jerry wrote: "Finally got around to it... Slaughterhouse-Five is off my TBR list. A unique read for sure."

I have yet to read a Vonnegut book yet- my brother just read one and became an instant fan

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im in the middle of reading the Stephanie Plum novels.

[Victoria]

Currently reading Speed Dating with the Dead by Scott Nicholson and Vigilante by Claude Bouchard, both of which I am enjoying :)

[Stacia]

Ohhhh. Love Vonnegut. Slaughterhouse-Five is great. I really enjoyed Dead-eye Dick & TimeQuake too. (Didn't care for Galapagos or Sirens of Titan as much.)

[Gabriella]

I'm reading by Lemony Snicket, which is a children's book.

[MissSusie]

Stacia wrote: "Susie wrote: "I am listening to The Silence of Trees by Valya Dudycz Lupescu narrated by, Xe Sands it is beautiful,mesmerizing, heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time!Just loving it!"

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If you like audiobooks I highly recommend it on audio from iambik.com..It was a 5 star read for me!


I am now listening to Ready Player One by,Ernest Cline narrated by, Wil Wheaton I do think you need to be a gamer or at the very least a bit of a nerd (said in the most loving way) to get all the early game references and you may need to be a bit older to understand some of the 80’s references. So lucky for me I am all of the above!

I am reading The Firefly Dance which is southern short stories by,Sarah Addison Allen,Kathryn Magendie,Augusta Trobaugh and Phyllis Schieber

[Taylor]

I'm currently reading The Naming It's a really good book. I'm reading it because I need a fiction book to read for class. Now I'm going to have to finish this series. I LOVE it this much.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Last night I finished Afterlove: A Short Story - Tomas Furby

[Bonnie]

Bonnie Ferrante is giving away copies of BOUQUET for FREE Saturday and Sunday. http://www.amazon.com/Bouquet-ebook/d... Download and enjoy.
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[Barbara]

I'm reading Evidence by Jonathan Kellerman. I like Kellerman's books because I know what to expect (he is pretty consistent with his main characters and story structure) and can count on a good plot to distract me (especially when I'm stressed out).

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Bonnie wrote: "Bonnie Ferrante is giving away copies of BOUQUET for FREE Saturday and Sunday. http://www.amazon.com/Bouquet-ebook/d... Download and enjoy.
If you do, please there are three ways you can h..."

happy to download your book and of course I "Liked" it Bonnie!

[Bonnie]

Rick wrote: "Bonnie wrote: "Bonnie Ferrante is giving away copies of BOUQUET for FREE Saturday and Sunday. http://www.amazon.com/Bouquet-ebook/d... Download and enjoy.
If you do, please there are three..."

THANKS BUNCHES. (That's almost a play on words.)

:-)

[Judith]

For those of you who like Greek mythology, there's a fascinating and quite beautiful book out, The Song of Achilles, that focuses on the love between Achilles and Patroclus. Madeline Miller has interpreted the heroes of the Iliad in provocative and engaging ways. This subject means a lot to me so I read it with great interest and I recommend it highly. Here's my review

[Larry]

Reading The Drowned World by J G Ballard

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have read a book my dad's friend wrote called Candidates' Party - William Mwendwa and now reading

[Jan]

I just finished Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading by Nina Sankovitch. It was this month's FTF book club's selection. After her sister's untimely death, the author committed to reading a book a day for a year and posting a book review on her blog. Her reading became therapy to reconnect with the world. I do recommend it but beware, the list of books she read will add to your TBR list!
I started The Devil's Elixir by Raymond Khoury. It's #3 in the Templar series which drew me to it in the first place. I can't say it's great literature but it's great entertainment!

[Werner]

For years, ever since I found it on the shelf of the library where I work, I've been dipping into the collection Great English Short Stories, reading a story or stories here and there. Now I've checked it out and am systematically reading all of the selections I hadn't read so far. I decided the collection deserves a sustained read from me, and it's high time it got one!

[Shannon]

Already this week I have read &


Now I am starting to read &

[Clark]

Rabbit in the Moon, by Deborah M. Shlian
Rabbit in the Moon is a thriller that takes place mainly in China and Los Angeles. Although it is a thriller, there is a strong romantic element in it as well (and I'm definitely NOT a fan of romances). This element does not take away from the suspense, in fact it adds to it. The book might become a crossover into mainstream because of human relations subplot, but it is a page turner. The center of the story is an element of science fiction as well. It also gives an insider's look at modern Chinese culture and politics and recent history.
Rabbit in the Moon

Tags: china, los-angeles, modern-chinese-culture, politics, romance, science-fiction, suspense, thriller

[Minnie]

I'm reading "Glorious" by Bernice McFadden. Why? Because she is an excellent writer. How she develops characters is amazing. In explaining the backdrops it covers the Jim Crow South, the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights area. It says on the back text that "it is a true portrait of the American experience in all its beauty and cruelty." After reading the Prologue, I'd say she has tackled a difficult and heartrending story.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jan wrote: "I just finished Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading by Nina Sankovitch. It was this month's FTF book club's selection. After her sister's untimely death, the author committed t..."

sounds like a great read!!!

[Ken]

Reading 'The Power of Point of View.' Technical but not a bad read. Valuable info. A necessary evil as I see it.

[Jennifer]

Right now I'm reading Dear Enemy by Jean Webster which is the companion novel to Daddy Long Legs on my kindle app. My library book is Princess of The Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George which so far is good, but not outstanding.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Just finishing- pretty decent thriller- kinda grew on me as it went on