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[Howard]

Well, Neal she did know the magic words:

Klatu Barada Nicto

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Carol wrote: "Neal was badly abused by Dahl during their marriage. He put her through hell but thankfully, she refused to put up with it and divorced him."

good for her..wonder why she married such a repulsive human being

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Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "Just started reading Neanderthal. Quite excellent so far."

I recall reading that years ago and enjoying it alot!

[Carol]

Unless for work or school, reading is the nicest selfish activity I know. When I'm tired or bored, I read to be transported--these days I want something compelling. [Suggestions Welcome.] Since I no longer go to school or have a job, my reading-to-know is also selfish, which means research for my current book or to understand this crazy world. Currently I'm reading a volume of poetry--I saw God Dancing, by Cheryl Denise, who reminds me of Robert Frost; Medieval Underpants and other Blunders, a very-funny and informative book about anachronisms in historical fiction; In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson, and The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. I write half of every day and read with what eyesight I have left. I've been reading these books for a while, and I'd love to set all of them aside and read something cover to cover. Again, suggestions welcome.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished Destined to Feel - Indigo Bloome. Now I am about to embark on Midnight Alley - Rachel Caine.

[Roger]

There are two dated authors but who ae among my favourites. I was reminded about Flora Thompson's book Lark Rise to Candleford and I found a second hand copy of John Moore's Brensham Village. He has a series about Worcestershire, Bredon and the area. It has joy and sadness in equal measures and hits out at many 'modern' follies as well as celebrating and England that is past but still lingers in hidden places. Flora Thompson is less gentle than Moore but she gives us a history of rural life about fifty years before Moore. These do need to be preserved. Lark Rise... is still in print but I am not sure about john Moore.

[KOMET]

I'm now deep into reading "A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present" (1995 edition) by Howard Zinn.

I decided to tackle this book after hearing it being mentioned in the movie "Good Will Hunting."

Reading this book has been (and IS) a revelatory experience for me.

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Roger wrote: "There are two dated authors but who ae among my favourites. I was reminded about Flora Thompson's book Lark Rise to Candleford and I found a second hand copy of John Moore's Brensham Village. He ha..."

TWO WRITERS I HAVE NOT YET DISCOVERED!! Thanks Roger..will look up their books for sure!!

[Varian Rose]

FINALLY finished . Four stars and I'm very glad this one didn't have a cliffhanger ending.

About to start .

[Ken]

I'm reading Clay Burningby Oliver Jackson. I'm reading it because it was free, free I tells ya.

This is a very good first effort marred by terrible copy editing. Other than the main character being a writer (hate that, lawyer characters too), the story is fresh, the characters likable, the pace is good without being frantic and I think I know the ending but I can sense a surprise might be in the works.

I'm about 2/3 through and have run across at least fifty copy-editing mistakes, wrong use of 'it's' and 'there'. Omission of 'the' probably half a dozen times, tense confusion. Quite distracting and ruining an otherwise good effort.

Tried this morning to contact the author via FB, Amazon author page, GR and no luck. If anyone can contact Oliver Jackson in the UK, tell him to get a proofreader and then put the book out again.

[Kimberly]

I'm reading

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Among books I am reading ..The 13th Hour..facinating plot..chapters are in reverse..and the lead learns of his wife's murder in first(last) chapter..and each chapter he is transported back two hours to try and change events..sounds odd...but really works!! reminds me a bit of old Edmond O'Brien film in which he had 2 days I think to find his own murderer..who gave him a slow acting poison..forgot title!! think there was a remake with Dennis Quaid but I always prefer originals!

[Ethan]

I just finished Heat Lightning by John Sandford. I'm really enjoying this series and am looking forward to reading the others.

Now I'm reading The Blood Gospel by James Rollins. I've really enjoyed the Sigma series, but I'm also looking forward to something fresh from Rollins.

[Carol]

Rick, I'm not sure but think the title of the Edmond O'Brien film is D.O.A. I saw it years ago on a late night cable channel. Very suspenseful and in black & white.. close to being a noir. Excellent movie!

[Barbara]

I'm reading Dick Francis's Gamble byFelix Francis

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Carol wrote: "Rick, I'm not sure but think the title of the Edmond O'Brien film is D.O.A. I saw it years ago on a late night cable channel. Very suspenseful and in black & white.. close to being a noir. Excellen..."

yes!!! that is film!! thanks!!

[Barbara]

Rick wrote: "Carol wrote: "Rick, I'm not sure but think the title of the Edmond O'Brien film is D.O.A. I saw it years ago on a late night cable channel. Very suspenseful and in black & white.. close to being a ..."

I love that movie "DOA". I once named a cat Whitey Rakubian after one of the characters whose last name was Rakubian (not sure of spelling). Ha ha

[Kimberly]

I'm now reading and

[Kimberly]

I'm reading First Shift - Legacy by Hugh Howey, because I'm hooked on the Wool series. I love his phrasing in this book.

[Werner]

This month, my Fans of British Writers group is doing a common read, with a choice between two alternate selections: Fated by Benedict Jacka, or Agatha Christie's classic mystery Murder on the Orient Express, featuring her best known series sleuth, Hercule Poirot. I'm reading the second one; I discovered Christie when I was in grade school, and she continues to be one of my favorite authors.

[Elaine]

I;m reading Dracula by Bram Stoker with some trepidation
as I don't normally read horror , but this is the first genuine Gothic horror and part of history. I'm sure I'll cope . I've just finished two novels I loved: Kusheils dart and Perdido street station , both of which I loved although utterly different

[Jerry]

Just finished Jim Harrison's Legends of the Fall a collection of three terrific short stories.

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Elaine wrote: "I;m reading Dracula by Bram Stoker with some trepidation
as I don't normally read horror , but this is the first genuine Gothic horror and part of history. I'm sure I'll cope . I've just finished ..."

I really enjoyed Dracula..just need to get used to the style of the novel

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Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Carol wrote: "Rick, I'm not sure but think the title of the Edmond O'Brien film is D.O.A. I saw it years ago on a late night cable channel. Very suspenseful and in black & white.. clos..."

very good!! character name was "Marla Rakubian"

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Ethan wrote: "I just finished Heat Lightning by John Sandford. I'm really enjoying this series and am looking forward to reading the others.

Now I'm reading The Blood Gospel by James Rollins. I've really enjoy..."

Loved THE BOOD GOSPEL by Rollins..Jim is a member of Group..really great guy

[Kimberly]

I'm starting

[Jenny]

Currently reading a pre-publication copy of The Caretaker by A.X. Ahmad. Pretty interesting

[Kimberly]

I seem to be on a James Rollins kick the last couple days so even though I have a ton of books that should be read before this one I'm still going to start

[Kimberly]

I'm starting

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Really enjoying this new book from Brad Meltzer..very gripping and engaging!



here is some cool links Brad sent me that I found very interesting


- From PBS: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/...

****Here's an article I wrote for the NY Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainm...

****- and my newest piece for Parade on my USO trip: The Power of Thanks:
http://www.parade.com/news/views/gues...

- My newest TED talk about How to Change History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LR7Vb...

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Loved this "Reverse Thriller" by fellow member Richard Doetsch!

[John]

HOT NEW READ: Angels Gate [Kindle Edition] by Andrew J. Rafkin The GREATEST heist–NEVER TOLD! only $4.95

http://tinyurl.com/b4dou2n

In 1983, the rapidly growing city of L.A. and beachfront communities were active in the

illicit drug trade, successfully operating through Angels Gate Lighthouse, and LAX, the

gateway to the City of Angels. This true story is a recounting of the largest monetary

heist in history, carried out by four local surfers, and August Taracina, a successful

marijuana smuggler. The heist progresses with only minor hitches, until they open the

bags of loot. Much to the thieve’s chagrin, there is no cash, no gold, nothing but financial

instruments, unable to be cashed.
While still in command of one of the larger marijuana smuggling operations on the West

Coast, August begins a whirlwind, worldwide tour with his connections to organized

crime, the Medellin Cartel, and international bankers, as he attempts to fence the items.

Other gangs, along with their treachery and murder, as well as FBI Agent Nick Cutler’s

team, the Treasury Department, and Interpol pursue him. During this maelstrom, August

devises an incredible plan to satisfy everyone’s interest and fulfill their dreams. Now, all he has to do is MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished reading Midnight Alley - Rachel Caine. Now I am going to read Hearts and Arrows - David G. Pearce.

[John]

https://twitter.com/BooksandAuthor

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John wrote: "HOT NEW READ: Angels Gate [Kindle Edition] by Andrew J. Rafkin The GREATEST heist–NEVER TOLD! only $4.95

http://tinyurl.com/b4dou2n

In 1983, the rapidly growing city of L.A. and beachfront commu..."

Love thrillers like that!!

[Richard]

I am currently reading "The Operators,' by Michael Hatings, a reporter for "Rolling Stone" Magazine. He was allowed to acocompany Gen. Stan McCrystal in 2010 and 2011 for a magazine article. He turned it into a book. It is a sad, funny, cynical insight into the nilitary leadership in Afghanistan. It contains the gneral's staff's views on the war, the mission, President Obama, and the notorious "Rules of Engagement" and acceptable troop losses. The book is a first person account and pulls no punches. I can onlyu wonder what the characters he wrote about must think of the final product.

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Richard wrote: "I am currently reading "The Operators,' by Michael Hatings, a reporter for "Rolling Stone" Magazine. He was allowed to acocompany Gen. Stan McCrystal in 2010 and 2011 for a magazine article. He tur..."

Sounds like an interesting read. Only issue I can see is if writer allowed his own personal views to affect journalistic descriptions. The "cynical insight" part of your synopsis raises a flag. As long as Hatings was up front about what was opinion and what was fact.. I would have no issue

[Kimberly]

I'm reading Cut by Cathy Glass. Good so far.

[Barbara]

I'm reading The Boy in the Snow by M.J. McGrath, a mystery set in Alaska during the running of the Iditarod.

[Richard]

Rick wrote: "Richard wrote: "I am currently reading "The Operators,' by Michael Hatings, a reporter for "Rolling Stone" Magazine. He was allowed to acocompany Gen. Stan McCrystal in 2010 and 2011 for a magazine..."

That's not my picture. Hasting continually writes that he was cautious about bringing his own opinions into the book, and was also wary about succumbing to the charm of those around him. He reports what he saw and what was said to him. That was enough to make a cynic out of me, although, as a Vietnam vet and career navyman, I was already cynical about the military establishment.

[Kimberly]

I'm starting

[Fiona (Titch)]

Has finished Hearts and Arrows - David G. Pearce. Now I am going back to Witchy, Witchy - Penelope King.

[Fran]

Kimberly wrote: "I seem to be on a James Rollins kick the last couple days so even though I have a ton of books that should be read before this one I'm still going to start "

I just finished Criminal, by Karin Slaughter, love this series!
Am now starting Back to Blood, by Tom Wolfe. Why? I guess because his books always make me think.

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Richard wrote: "Rick wrote: "Richard wrote: "I am currently reading "The Operators,' by Michael Hatings, a reporter for "Rolling Stone" Magazine. He was allowed to acocompany Gen. Stan McCrystal in 2010 and 2011 f..."

Great point Richard, and as you have a background experience and knowledge I lack..I very much defer to your judgment..would you recommend the book?

[Stuart]

I am reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline as it sounded it might be fun to read and so far it is.

[Kimberly]

Think I'm going to start and

[Fiona (Titch)]

Has finished Witchy, Witchy - Penelope King. Now I think I will read Name and Number - John Hoskison.

[Gare]

I'm reading Karen Russell's and George Saunders's newest, critically lauded short-story collections. I'm alternating between books a story at a time. Have read GS's previous work but this is my first brush with KR. Enjoying every word.

[Philippa]

I recommend a delicious rapier intellectual wit in The Devil's Delusion. Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions. by David Berlinski...Dawkins et al deliciously skewered. Hug yourself pleasure in the humourous debunking of pretension.

[Melanie]

The Helen MacInnes spy thrillers (some of them) are finally out in e and I have been revisiting an old friend. They still hold up and work as top-notch thrillers. The Salzburg Connection.