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[Melanie]

Melanie wrote: "Love this one, but my very favorite-- probably-- is Ride A Pale Horse Ride a Pale Horse"

Sorry, this was supposed to be in answer to an earlier post about Helen MacInnes' Above Suspicion.

[J.R.]

Hello All, this is my first time in any type of book/discussion group, so please be gentle. I am a new author trying to get my self out there. Please check out my website with the first two chapters and tell me what you think. There is a few links where you can buy my book in ebook form. You can get it on any electronic device. http://www.theplansaga.webs.com ty you all that read it.

[Ken]

There are other James Mason threads for authors to post their work and intro themselves. Was that gentle enough?

We're still going to sneak out as soon as you fall asleep and take all your booze home with us. We'll probably take your car, then e-mail you to tell you which impound yard to pick it up at.

Welcome aboard

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Ken wrote: "There are other James Mason threads for authors to post their work and intro themselves. Was that gentle enough?

We're still going to sneak out as soon as you fall asleep and take all your booze ..."

J.R. wrote: "Hello All, this is my first time in any type of book/discussion group, so please be gentle. I am a new author trying to get my self out there. Please check out my website with the first two chapter..."

nice!! Welcome JR! and Ken is our most kind and chaste "official" greeter!

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. I just started The 500. A debut novel by Matthew Quirk that many have compared to The Firm. I actually like it better as the main character is extremely engaging and quite a bit of tongue in cheek humor scores high!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Has just finished Bad Blood: A Vampire Thriller - J.R. Rain Was a great book by 3 different authors who I have never read before. Will definitely keep an eye out for the next in the series if they do any more. Now I am going to read Devil's Waltz - Jonathan Kellerman which I need to read to get the series read to catch up with the publishers lol.

[Jerry]

Just finished The Whisper of the River, the second in Ferrol Sams marvelous trilogy. Before I finish the series I am taking a break with The Last Man, the latest offering by P.T. Deutermann.

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Mhoira wrote: "I am reading Shirley by Charlotte Bronte for my Victorians Book Group. An exciting tale about romance."

One I have not yet read!!

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Jerry wrote: "Just finished The Whisper of the River, the second in Ferrol Sams marvelous trilogy. Before I finish the series I am taking a break with The Last Man, the latest offering by P.T. Deutermann."

Love Deutermann!!

[Varian Rose]

I'm reading .

[F.]

I am reading another Penman book, Devil's Brood, the last in the series about King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. I just can't seem to get enough of Penman's books.

[Roger]

I like the Penman series on HenryII. He was the first to bring in a Common Law, a law which applied to everyone. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, scuppered it wanting priests to get away with murder, literally. It took centuries then to wrok our way to the idea of a common law, applying to all, including the head of state. We seem to be losing it now.
At the Moment I am reading Herodotus since I am reserching the Achaemenid empire and the link to the Book of Esther and to Esther hereself. If anyone else is interested in that period, the time of the the Persian invasions of European Greece then I recommend 'Purim' by Yehuda Landy A very scholarly book and well illustrated.
I am also reading 'The Admiral's Daughter' by Julian Stockwin. He seems to know his subject well, Neson's Navy and the period of the Napoleonic wars. But how woudl I know, I served in a later nany which was already in decline, The Royal Australian Navy was the best I think, I served in that too. Finally, and I always read about three books at a time, I am reading the Imperial War Museum book of The Western Front by Malcolm Brown. He uses mailny diaries, letters and other archive materials from the trenches and the war at that time. Very readable too.
Jennifer gives some good advice about learning poetry.

[4cats]

Am reading The Americal Boy by Andrew Taylor about a school master who befriends a young Edgar Allan Poe, crime/historical set pre Victorian.

[Werner]

A Goodreads friend and I are currently doing a buddy read of Skinwalker, the first book in Faith Hunter's Jane Yellowrock series. (Jane is a Native American shape-shifter who hunts vampires for a living.) While waiting to get that book on interlibrary loan, I read Sword and Sorceress XII, and a short e-story by Kevin Hearne, Clan Rathskeller, a prequel to his Iron Druid series.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Gotten myself overloaded with reads...again. Said I would do this...again.


sigh

[Linda]

Greetings to All, I am a Mystery/Thriller author of three novels. It is wonderful to be included in this group of writers. If you have time, please check out my books:
http://www.amazon.com/Beaufort-Betray...

http://www.amazon.com/Rosemary-Beach-...

http://www.amazon.com/Will-He-Linda-H...

Best to all. Keep writing. Linda Heavner Gerald

[Ronald]

I'm reading The Dovekeepers by Amy Hoffman because I review literary fiction of Jewish content. If feels a little like Essene emo-goth. I'm lso reading David Dennis's excellent literary novel Why She Left Us a reverential look at a family drama of very common people, told by their diaries in their separate voices.

[Frank]

F. wrote: "I am reading another Penman book, Devil's Brood, the last in the series about King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. I just can't seem to get enough of Penman's books."

I need to lay my hands on these. I am currently trying to absorb as much information as I can about the period for the book(s?) I have underway about Strongbow's second wife, Eva, their daughter Isabel Marshall and great-grand daughter Maud Mortimer. Just started Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" which brilliantly evokes life in the period.

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4cats wrote: "Am reading The Americal Boy by Andrew Taylor about a school master who befriends a young Edgar Allan Poe, crime/historical set pre Victorian."

LOVE THE PLOT!

[J.R.]

Im not reading anything because I am trying to promote my own book

[Barbara]

I finished Faithful Place by Tana French. If you like mysteries this is a very good one.

[Jay Dee]

I'm currently reading 3 books. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik because that was the next book in my list to read. Also, dragons in historical fiction seems interesting. I'm also reading The Arrival by J. Thorn. I like to support indie authors, and this is a rather intriguing fantasy story. It's short, and I'm really enjoying it so far. And finally, I'm reading Hi! My Name is Loco and I am a Racist by Baye McNeil. He is also an indie author, and an acquaintance of mine. He's very honest about his life in this book, and he's a good writer, too.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I've finished Devil's Waltz - Jonathan Kellerman. Was an ok read. Got a bit boring at the start and near the end was like where it got interesting. Now I think I am gonna read Bloodstone - The Guardian's Curse - J. Michael Radcliffe.

[Ronald]

I'm a multibook reader. Now, it's Why She Left Us by David Dennis, The Dovekeepers> by Alice Hoffmann, and Jerusalem Maiden> by Talia Carner.

[Sirherbertsneakies]

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His Majesty's Dragon" & "Devil's Brood.
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Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I've finished Devil's Waltz - Jonathan Kellerman. Was an ok read. Got a bit boring at the start and near the end was like where it got interesting. Now I think I am gonna read Bloodstone - The Guar...

I haveto be honest.. I find Kellerman's novels a tad slow going for my taste..great characters..yet quite hard to get into

[Fiona (Titch)]

Has finished Bloodstone - The Guardian's Curse - J. Michael Radcliffe Was a good story. Liked the characters and the way it moved along. Loved the 3 small short stories as well. Now I am going to read Falling - Cecilia Gray.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Rick wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I've finished Devil's Waltz - Jonathan Kellerman. Was an ok read. Got a bit boring at the start and near the end was like where it got interesting. Now I think I am gonna read..."

Totally agree. That's why I think after the last 2 I have on my kindle, I'm not buying anymore.

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currently reading this Ben Bova novel..a pretty good thriller, with a most unconventional lead character..some science..but mostly thriller!

[Clive]

Got two on the go, both from indie authors. Bunny on a Bike and Dream On. Strange for a bloke? But Bunny is funny, and Dream on is a good social commentary. Both worth looking at.

[Jewel]

I'm reading Genesis in the Bible. I love it.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Deadly Stakes by J.A. Jance

[Varian Rose]

Finished and love it.

Now reading . I like Ian as a character but I'm not buying him as a romantic hero.

[KOMET]

I'm now reading "Falling" by the British writer Elizabeth Jane Howard.

The novel (set in the UK during the Thatcher Era) is told from the perspectives of 2 people, who eventually enter into an intimate relationship. What is fascinating about this novel is the confession of one of the persons, who shares with the reader their efforts made to win the other person's trust and affection for what are ulterior motives.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I've finished Falling - Cecilia Gray. I loved the characters that are like gods. How 1 person fell in love with an immortal (that she never knew), finding out her sister is a witch. Loved the Paranormal Romance style of it as well. I am listening to Great Expectations - Charles Dickens (my audio for the month) and reading Men at Work: Quick Read - Mike Gayle (A Quick Read) that hubby didn't fancy reading.

[Jeremy]

I'm currently making my way through the heavy brilliance of War and Peace. I've been putting the book off for years, and finally decided the time was right to dive in. I'm glad I waited, I think when I was younger I would have grasped the plot, but missed some of the underpinnings of Tolstoy's narrative. I'm gleefully loving the epic, and am already regretting, believe it or not, that it ever has to end.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I've finished listening to Great Expectations - Charles Dickens (my audio for the month) and read Men at Work: Quick Read - Mike Gayle which I didn't like.

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Jeremy wrote: "I'm currently making my way through the heavy brilliance of War and Peace. I've been putting the book off for years, and finally decided the time was right to dive in. I'm glad I waited, I think ..."

and are you finding War and Peace as good as you expected!

[Tim]

Reading Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson. Third part of the Sprawl Trilogy. Promised myself years ago that I would finish the trilogy after reading Neuromancer. recently finished Count Zero. I have no idea why I am drawn to the cyberpunk prose of Gibson but it just gets me in.

[Jen]

I am reading The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart. I am only on page 77, but it is good. I think having a story from Merlin's pov is a great idea and it has given him a much more 'human' side.
I can only read one book at a time. I find that if I read more than one book at a time, my writing is influenced to much by all the reading.

[Anthony]

Just about to start PHANTOM by Jo Nesbo. I've read the others in the series, and I'm looking forward to this one. Nesbo is really, really good.

I'm also reading THE REVERSAL by Michael Connelly. I don't know--he frustrates me, especially when it comes to stiff dialogue, but I keep reading those books. The stories themselves are worth sticking around for.

[Varian Rose]

Finished . It was dissapointing.

Going to start tomorrow.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Agatha Raisin and the Busy Body by M.C. Beaton

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Finished The Green Trap..interesting scientific thriller

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Currently reading this fine yard!

[Natalie]

Fiction, I just finished CATCH ME by Lisa Gardner. Nonfiction, I am reading CONTAGIOUS: Why Things Catch On, by Jonah Berger. As soon as I have time I will be reading THE MORONI DECEPTION by Jack L. Brody. And a billion other books. Got them all on my Kindle, and since two weeks in Hawaii is coming up, you better believe I'm going to get some reading done.

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Natalie wrote: "Fiction, I just finished CATCH ME by Lisa Gardner. Nonfiction, I am reading CONTAGIOUS: Why Things Catch On, by Jonah Berger. As soon as I have time I will be reading THE MORONI DECEPTION by Jack L..."

ahhhh..2 week in Hawaii!! Have a most wonderful time!!

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Coming close to finishing The Monk

Quite amazing novel..written in 1790..something!
I love the flow of language, also the ballads and poems that are included in plotline...important to read the preface as it explains that when book was written, Catholics were held in low esteem by the British..hence Matthew Lewis' anti-Catholic tone..must be read in that context

[Ari]

I always have at least 2 books going at once...one for the house and one for the car. Lately, I've had 3-4 going at once, because I've always got one on the kindle, too. Here's what I'm currently reading, and why:
1. "God is Not Great, Religion Poisons Everything" by Christopher Hitchens. It's been on my want-to-read list for a couple of years but finally became available on PBS. I heard him speak on Bill Maher's show, and it piqued my interest. So far I have found it brilliant, but ruminative..so I am taking it slowly. It is one of my car books.

2. "One Good Dog" by Susan Wilson. It's the March book for the All About Animals book club. So far I am really enjoying it. It is currently a car book, but that may change.

3. "Animal Wise" by Virginia Morell This new release was sent to me by the publisher to read and review for my National Animal Books examiner column. It is delightfully interesting. It is a house book.

4. "The Karma of King Harald" by Richard Audry. Mr. Audry asked me to read his book and review it. It is a cozy mystery and so far is very enjoyable. It's my kindle book.

5. "The Animal Anthology" by various authors is also on kindle...I have set it aside for now, but will be getting back to it shortly. I'm reading it because a couple of the stories were written by authors I know.

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Cayr wrote: "I always have at least 2 books going at once...one for the house and one for the car. Lately, I've had 3-4 going at once, because I've always got one on the kindle, too. Here's what I'm currently ..."

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