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[Fiona (Titch)]

I started Six Geese A-Laying - Sophie Kinsella yesterday and finished it this morning. Didn't think much of the storyline.

[JoMarie]

I just started L. J. Smith's first Secret Circle book. I've been reading a lot of YA lately, and I love the paranormal coming out of the seemingly normal. Loving it so far!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Starting Merry Christmas, Alex Cross - James Patterson

[Melanie]

I've been catching up on the Charlotte Macleod's which are finally available in e. Also just started the Oddkins (By Konntz) which is also in e, complete with illustrations.

[Barbara]

I'm re-reading The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe by Erle Stanley Gardner. I always get a kick out of the way Perry Mason outsmarts/outmaneuvers the cops and the D.A. Shocking though (in this book) that Perry has to con his way into talking to his client before the police grill her. (This was befire Miranda rights.) Unimaginable in this day that cops would try to squirrel away and browbeat the suspect and keep her from her lawyer.

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Barbara wrote: "I'm re-reading The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe by Erle Stanley Gardner. I always get a kick out of the way Perry Mason outsmarts/outmaneuvers the cops and the D.A. Shocking though (in this book)..."

classics never get old, Barbara!!!

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Reading a very good thriller- Cybersp@ce
finished the Matthew Reilly book Scarecrow Returns - so nice to read a thriller that actually has a plot and super character development- as opposed to the Reilly book which was more like a comic book sans the pictures and dialoque bubbles

[David]

Reading The Name of the Rose

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David wrote: "Reading The Name of the Rose"

amazing book!!!

[Fiona (Titch)]

This morning I finished Merry Christmas, Alex Cross - James Patterson. Now I am going to read Witchy, Witchy - Penelope King.

[Carol]

I'm reading 100 Snowflakes to Crochet: Make Your Own Snowdrift--to Give or to Keep. I want to finish a few before Christmas to hang on my tree. Crocheted snowflakes are so lovely!

[Bill]

I just finished and reviewed Chabon's The Yiddish Policemen's Union which does have some speculative concepts, like the end of days, arrival of The Tzadik Ha-Dor...

And, started a 9 volume space opera by Iain M. Banks. #1 is Consider Phlebas which I enjoyed a lot. Before book 2, I decided to read The Coming Storm a complex boys school story with praises of A Separate Peace which I must re-read someday.

[Marja]

Just finished The Pot Thief Who Studied Billy the Kid by J. Michael Orenduff, and it was great! The Pot Thief series is so entertaining.

[WTF Are You Reading?]

Just finished now reading for review.

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Finished reading Member Jim Rollins upcoming new book- loved it!! see my review...

Jim asked me to post following- quite interesting!



Hi Rick,

Would you mind mentioning:

Get a sneak peek at The Blood Gospel on io9.com and ASK Jim or Rebecca a question! http://io9.com/book-excerpt

I'd really appreciate it. I am very excited to be on one of my favorite news site - IO9.


Jim

[Barbara]

I'm reading Undone by Karin Slaughter

[Fiona (Titch)]

Mistletoe And Magic - Gina Ardito

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reading this amazing thriller by member writer Jeff Horton!


Also just read stunning account of historical trials of pirates by another James Mason member,Ken

[Werner]

It turns out that what I've been calling the Bright Empires "trilogy" isn't a trilogy after all; so far, only three books have been published, but there are meant to be five, with the fourth scheduled to come out next year. But my friend and I are continuing our buddy read for now with the third book, The Spirit Well, and plan to read the other two later, as they become available. This series isn't Lawhead's best work, but it's still enjoyable.

[Stuart]

I am readingThe Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman, as it is for my offline book club and I am curious about it.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Last night I finished Mistletoe And Magic - Gina Ardito. I started A Cleansing of Souls - Stuart Ayris last night.

[Lisa]

I just finished The House of Mirth, & have just started a book called Lord Libertine: Or, the Memoirs of a Gentleman of Pleasure, Being a Rake's Progress from London to Paris in the Revolutionary Year 1792, which so far is QUITE risque, as well as QUITE wickedly funny. I believe this is the male answer to this one, which I read & laughed my way through: Fanny Hill, or Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure

[Angela]

Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis because I just found out she goes to my best friend's (whose husband is the pastor) church! AND she only lives a few miles from me. Small world...

[Marvin]

Highly recommend it as a book of growing up Jewish as the child of Holocaust survivors. Reviews I've read have been very positive and a book with something for everyone

[Barbara]

Raul wrote: "I recently re-read STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND by Robert Heinlein after first reading it in college. Heinlein's insights into the foibles of politics and religion were profound. But his attitude tow..."

ha ha...I get so annoyed with male chauvinism in some (usually older) books that I want to jump in and strangle the characters. So glad things have changed (in U.S. at least).

[Fiona (Titch)]

I've finished A Cleansing of Souls - Stuart Ayris. Now going back to Private Games - James Patterson.

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Marvin wrote: "

Highly recommend it as a book of growing up Jewish as the child of Holocaust survivors. Reviews I've read have been very positive and a boo..."

looks like an amazing book Marvin..thanks!!

[Jean]

Cross-Stitch - Diana Gabaldan, the first in the Outlanders series.

Someone posted a critique on one of my photos, an image of moody standing stones, and said 'very Diana Gabaldan', so I looked her up, intrigued and am discovering this bestseller with a great deal of enjoyment. The historical and relationship details are very believeable, and its easy to lose yourself in her world.

[Werner]

Diana Gabaldon is a Goodreads author; but the "Books by Diana Gabaldon" section of her Goodreads page lists no Cross-Stitch, and lists Outlander (which I've read; it got five stars from me!) as the first book in the Outlander series. Interestingly, though, using Goodreads' search function for "cross-stitch gabaldon" brings up exactly one hit: Outlander! I'm guessing that Cross-Stitch must be an alternate title; but nothing in the Goodreads book description says so.

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Currently reading this GREAT historical mystery!!

[Donna]

I'm reading holiday stories. I just finished Under the Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis. (Love her!) Secret Santa: A Bluegrass Series Novella by Kathleen Brooks. The Best Thing by Jaci Burton, and One Snowy Night Before Christmas by Pamela Fryer.

I'm getting ready to write a holiday story for 2013 and want to make sure I don't duplicate something that's already out.

Believe me, there's nothing worse then penning a story only to find out there's already one out there with a similiar premise. After all the work and sweat you put into your baby. So, you can say I'm in the middle of my due diligence. Still have a few novels to read yet.

Hope you all enjoy your reads!

[Helena]

I'm currently reading Stallion at Sunrise by Martyn Witttock. I chose it because I'm currently writing a novel set in the 13th century and I like to read the competition.

This is really an outstanding piece of historical fiction. I love the way Whittock pays attention to social structures and mores, not just technology and events. This isn't a modern story with people dressed up in historical costumes as are (unfortunately) so many books set in the Middle Ages. Whittock's characters behave like people of their period, and the whole book is full of excellent details that add color and authenticity.

In addition, the book is well constructed, slowly but surely building suspense and drawing the reader into the story. It doesn't rush ahead like a run-away carriage, but it moves forward at a good pace.

I find it rather discouraging that this book does not have a better ranking on Amazon as it deserves to be read far more often that many other allegedly "historical" novels that are miserably inaccurate (e.g. "Pillars of the Earth.")

[Lisa]

I'm reading Silas Marner because it's on my 1001 book challenge list, & I picked it up as an antique book in a stack I bought at an estate sale. I'm also just starting The Rich Are With You Always simply because I like historical fiction, & this one's set in Victorian England :)

[Michelle]

Rick wrote: "
Currently reading this GREAT historical mystery!!"

Thanks for the shout out, Rick :)

[Michelle]

I'm about to dive into A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Looking forward to it.

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Michelle wrote: "Rick wrote: "
Currently reading this GREAT historical mystery!!"

Thanks for the shout out, Rick :)"

a truly wonderful book!!

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Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "I'm currently reading Night in the Lonesome Octoberby Richard Laymon"

looks great! sad the writer passed at only 54

[Keith]

Reading several at the moment but concentrating on The Storm Without by Tony Black,, entirely because the weather here in the UK is miserable & his stuff is always gritty!

[Wally]

I'm starting the first in the series of Game Of Thrones.
Gotta go and sharpen my sword.

Wally

[Glenda]

I just finished reading The Round House by Louise Erdich. It was a great book. Centered around a 13 yr. old Native American boy in 1988 after the brutal rape of his mother and his quest to find the attacker.

[T. E.]

The Hobbit.

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T. E. wrote: "The Hobbit."

book never get's old!


Great new edition just published

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Glenda wrote: "I just finished reading The Round House by Louise Erdich. It was a great book. Centered around a 13 yr. old Native American boy in 1988 after the brutal rape of his mother and his quest to find the..."

Glenda- I recall Erdich was married to a famous writer who committed suicide?

[Werner]

Rick, Erdrich is the widow of Michael Dorris, author of A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, The Broken Cord, and other works. He committed suicide in 1997.

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Werner wrote: "Rick, Erdrich is the widow of Michael Dorris, author of A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, The Broken Cord, and other works. He committed suicide in 1997."

thanks Werner..so my memory was correct..appreciate it!
did they write a book together - Crown of Columbus or something like that- recall a book with a crown on it on a beach - cover pic

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Currently reading this exceptional novel...very much taken by it so far...beautifully written, superb characterization

[Werner]

Yes, Rick, The Crown of Columbus was co-written by Dorris and Erdrich. According to Goodreads' description, it's the only fully collaborative work they did together.

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Werner wrote: "Yes, Rick, The Crown of Columbus was co-written by Dorris and Erdrich. According to Goodreads' description, it's the only fully collaborative work they did together."

much appreciated Werner!!!

[Werner]

No problem, Rick!

[Michelle]

I'm reading Team Of Rivals. Excellent biography!