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[Alex]

Midnight House by Alex Berenson. In my opinion Berenson is one of the best contemporay authors for realistic "spy" stories. Excellent descriptions, accurate terminology and devious characters and plots. Currently a favoirte. The Silent Man is outstanding.

[MissSusie]

Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!

[Bill]

MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

One of my favourite novels, MissSusie. The movie is also somewhat strange..

I'm currently reading The War in the Air by H.G. Wells.

[Carol]

Rick, I'd like to post the cover of the book I'm currently reading here in the comments thread, like I've seen others do. How do I go about it? I have very little technical computer knowledge. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Carol wrote: "Rick, I'd like to post the cover of the book I'm currently reading here in the comments thread, like I've seen others do. How do I go about it? I have very little technical computer knowledge. Tha..."

Carol,

when you post a comment - on top right of comment box- you will see "add book/author (some html is ok)"
Click "addbook/author" a box shows up- type in name of book- enter- and list and pictures of books with that name come up- click on book cover- **make sure on bottom the "cover" is click- not "Link" as this will display cover pic!

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MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

Super! I hope TCM announces today is James Mason day and includes some bio stuff on him

[Carol]

Thanks for the information Rick, it's much appreciated.

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Carol wrote: "Thanks for the information Rick, it's much appreciated."

my pleasure!!

[Luke]

Currently reading The Professor & the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity & the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. I think the title explains the why well enough.

[K.C.]

Aubrey wrote: "Currently reading The Professor & the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity & the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. I think the title explains the why well enough."
Interesting title.

[Vince]

Haven't read it since I had to in HS. One probably should age a bit before reading this. (I've aged more than a bit, thank you for noticing.)

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Krishna wrote: "Aubrey wrote: "Currently reading The Professor & the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity & the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. I think the title explains the why well enough."
Interesting t..."

superb book!

[D.L.]

Rick wrote: "

My brother - who is visiting told me yesterday that this was one of the best books he ever read- curious if any others have read it?"
I have read all of the Pendergast novels by Preston and Child. I've enjoyed them. Pendergast is a quirky, enjoyable main character. I'd hardly call it one of the best books I've ever read, though.

[D.L.]

Bill wrote: "MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

One of my favourite novels, ..."
I'm also reading some old H.G. Wells. Just finished Star Begotten and thought it was fantastic. So different from most of the stuff published now.

[Kath]

Just finished The Inspector and Silence by Hakan Nesser and am getting ready to dig into the book I've been waiting 6 months to read, The Caller by Karin Fossum. It just arrived at my library today and I am deliriously happy to be the first person to get my hands on this book, lol!

[MissSusie]

Finished The Handmaid's Tale by, Margaret Atwood and I know I am in the minority here but I didn't like it JMHO.

Now starting The Second Empress: A Novel of Napoleon's Court by, Michelle Moran love this author and have been looking forward to this one!

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Martha wrote: "I just started reading Little Lord for my Victorian Book Group. Interesting story that takes place right after the American Revolution. I am also reading The Silent Oligarch, a spy novel..."

Love the film with Freddie Bartholomew!! Did not know there was a book- Little Lord Fauntleroy - thanks!

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D.L. wrote: "Bill wrote: "MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

One of my favou..."

Love HG Wells- read several of his books last year- such amazing writng- so ahead of his time!

[Kath]

MissSusie wrote: "Finished The Handmaid's Tale by, Margaret Atwood and I know I am in the minority here but I didn't like it JMHO.

Now starting The Second Empress: A Novel of Napoleon's Court by, Michelle Moran lov..."

I remember reading "The Handmaid's Tale" years ago when it first came out and didn't like it at all.

[Michelle]

I just finished writing a new book, due in to my editor in a couple of weeks, and while I let it 'stew' in my head for a week or so before I do my final read through and edit, I'm going to read Thud!. I love Terry Pratchett, his books are such an escape, and so funny.

[D.L.]

Michelle wrote: "I just finished writing a new book, due in to my editor in a couple of weeks, and while I let it 'stew' in my head for a week or so before I do my final read through and edit, I'm going to read Thu..."
You can't go wrong with Pratchett! He influenced my writing considerably.

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D.L. wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I just finished writing a new book, due in to my editor in a couple of weeks, and while I let it 'stew' in my head for a week or so before I do my final read through and edit, I'm ..."

YES YES YES!!!

[Jay Dee]

I'm in the process of reading 3 books at the moment. The big famous one is A Game of Thrones, which I'm thoroughly enjoying. I'm an epic fantasy fan, so that's why I'm reading it.
Another is an interesting fantasy/SF mix by an indie author called Voidhawk. I've been downloading free ebooks onto my iPhone lately, just to read books by lesser-known authors.
And finally is a book by someone I know, and it's a very interesting book, though controversially titled, Hi! My Name is Loco and I am a Racist. It's based on his life in New York City and Japan, and is all about how everyone has even a little racism in them.

[Luke]

The Little Prince. A very, very long overdue read.

[Carol]

I started reading today. So far, so good. Great reviews on this book.. well worth reading!

[S.]

MissSusie wrote: "Finished The Handmaid's Tale by, Margaret Atwood and I know I am in the minority here but I didn't like it JMHO.

I didn't care for it either, MissSusie. I kept thinking it was me... or maybe the subject matter... so I read Drabble. Yeah, I didn't like that one, either.

[S.]

I am re-reading the first 3 books in the Inheritance "cycle" (Christopher Paolini's great YA series which begins with Eragon) so I can finally read the 4th and final book. Why? Because I love them. And because I'm about to launch myself (after being a memoirist) into writing a YA trilogy. Why? Because my cat told me to.

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Finished Red Cell- pretty good debut thriller- quite facinating

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have finished The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins. Now I am reading Lifeblood - J. Przymus.

[MissSusie]

S. wrote: "MissSusie wrote: "Finished The Handmaid's Tale by, Margaret Atwood and I know I am in the minority here but I didn't like it JMHO.

I didn't care for it either, MissSusie. I kept thinking it was m..."

I think I will try her again but maybe go for Alias Grace or Blind Assasin but will only try one more then I will know if she is just not for me.

[Bill]

D.L. wrote: "Bill wrote: "MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

One of my favou..."

Totally agree with you and Rick. HG Wells was so imaginative and ahead of his time. Excellent SciFi.

Aubrey wrote: "Currently reading The Professor & the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity & the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. I think the title explains the why well enough."

I got it for Xmas a few years ago, Aubrey. Loved it.

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Bill wrote: "D.L. wrote: "Bill wrote: "MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

On..."

Love all of Wells- but favorite would probably be The Invisible Man- but so hard to choose!!

[L.T.]

Just finished reading and reviewing Old Town by Lin Zhe. It's looong - I had to read it in installments - but it's very interesting. If you're interested in the Chinese culture, check out my review.

L. T.

[Per]

On the topic of Wells, reading Chestertons The Everlasting Man.

Also reading The Aeneid with another group on Goodreads.

[Werner]

19th-century French writer Charles Barbara's novella (which is believed to have been a major influence on Dostoevsky in his writing of Crime and Punishment) has been recently translated into English by my Goodreads friend Krisi Keley. So I'm currently reading it, with great interest! And Rick, thanks for your post above explaining how to show a cover image; I'd never noticed that feature before!

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Werner wrote: "19th-century French writer Charles Barbara's novella (which is believed to have been a major influence on Dosto..."

My pleasure Werner! The Red Bridge Murder looks facinating!!!

[Werner]

If you can get past the 19th-century style and diction (neither are usually much of a problem for me, since I got used to it early in my reading life!), it's pretty good so far.

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Werner wrote: "If you can get past the 19th-century style and diction (neither are usually much of a problem for me, since I got used to it early in my reading life!), it's pretty good so far."

Actually enjoy 19th-century style and diction although reading Rob Roy slowly- great book but Sir Walter has a Scottish character and uses phonetic dialogue when he speaks- and so much of it is almost impossible to understand- so have to use context clues and replies from lead character (not Rob Roy BTW! on page 150 and Mr. Roy has yet to show up!)

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Per wrote: "On the topic of Wells, reading Chestertons The Everlasting Man.

Also reading The Aeneid with another group on Goodreads."

facinating debate between the two friends- both immensely ardent in their beliefs

[Jane]

Started The Dark Monk by Oliver Potzsch loving it so far.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. As I'm reading the story seems very familiar, like I've seen the movie. Anyone know if there's a movie based on this book?

[Jane]

Case Histories was a short lived series on PBS with Jason Isaacs as Brodie. He played very well the very scary father of Malfoy in the Harry Potter series.

[Bill]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. As I'm reading the story seems very familiar, like I've seen the movie. Anyone know if there's a movie based on this book?"

There is/ was a British television series starring Jason Isaacs based on the books. It was on Masterpiece, I believe. Excellent series.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Determinant - A.M. Hargrove

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Just finished reading "The Pursuit of Cool" by Robb Skidmore. A great book for film/music people b/c it is packed with pop culture and insights into the nature of "cool". An amazing character novel with strong writing. I really could not put it down. Highly recommended.

[MissSusie]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. As I'm reading the story seems very familiar, like I've seen the movie. Anyone know if there's a movie based on this book?"

It was on PBS Masterpiece or BBC if you live across the pond starring Jason Isaacs as Jackson Brodie.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/c...

[Barbara]

Thank you everyone who responded to my question about Case Histories!!!

[Bill]

I'm about half way through Len Deighton's The Ipcress File and enjoying very much. I will have to see the movie again sometime, I think, as I have never seen from beginning to end. Just about to start an Indian mystery by Vikas Swarup, Six Suspects. Looking forward to it, as the plot sounds quite interesting.

[Evelyn]

I know I'm behind, but out of curiosity I picked up The Hunger Games. Now I'm fascinated with the series.

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I am now reading my first book by Dean Koonz Forever Odd- I really like the lead character Odd Thomas- very engaging character- will certainly read the other Odd Thomas Books! Quite witty along with thrills and chills!