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[Jesslynn]

aren't the books always better than the movie??? lol

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jesslynn wrote: "aren't the books always better than the movie??? lol"

in 99.999999% of the cases!

[Ronyell]

I am currently reading Nobody's Darling and it's starting out pretty well!

[Martha]

Rick wrote: "Jesslynn wrote: "aren't the books always better than the movie??? lol"

in 99.999999% of the cases!"

I found Twilight to be the exception! :-)

[Jesslynn]

I'm gonna pretend like you're joking...even if you're not.
There was this one movie, The 13th Warrior which was based off a Michael Criton book, which he based off of and I can honestly say the movie is better than that book...I never actually got through Michael Criton's book either, but I think that's bcs I really really loved the movie and already knew the basic plot.

[Leslie]

I just finished Farewell to Manzanar, a memoir about coming of age in a Japanese American internment camp during World War Two. It was particularly interesting and moving to me since my grandparents lived through that experience; my full review can be read at: www.the-reading-list.com

[Donna]

I always have more than one book going at a time. Right now I am reading "Eldest" by Christopher Paolini for a book goal; "The Wake of Forgiveness" by Bruce Machart for a B&N First Look discussion, and "Outlive Your Life" by Max Lucado for a Book Sneeze review.

[Jesslynn]

I am reading bcs she's actually a friend of mine on Facebook and this is apparently her 1st release...It's interesting so far.

[Melissa]

I am currently reading The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman. She is an author of historical fiction I was interested in trying. I ran across this mystery series at the library and couldn't resist. This is the first of the series and takes place just at the end of the Crusades. King Richard still hasn't returned. It's good so far and I'm excited by the time period. I've always loved the Robin Hood stories.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

When I started Group last Oct- it was meant to be a tribute to my favorite actor James Mason- I am amazed and so pleased it has expanded so to include all genres/topics- a very nice place to stop by! As for the name- I know it may give newcomers second thoughts about joining it- but I can never -and will never- bring myself to alter it- as James Mason was the original reason this whole Group started!

That is why I really hope all invite friends to join- friends who would enjoy our Group but see the title and feel they must be experts on Classic British Lit- that is not the case at all!! so everyone- invite away!!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jesslynn wrote: "I am reading bcs she's actually a friend of mine on Facebook and this is apparently her 1st release...It's interesting so far."

by all means- invite her to join our Group!!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Melissa wrote: "I am currently reading The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman. She is an author of historical fiction I was interested in trying. I ran across this mystery series at the library and couldn't resist. ..."

I have about 7or 8 Sharon Kay Penman books- really seems like a great writer - easyto get into- fine details!
have you read Hood, Tuck ect? a three part Rovin Hood saga?

[Werner]

Melissa, if you like Robin Hood in fiction, I'll echo Rick's recommendation (Message #2275) of Stephen R. Lawhead's King Raven trilogy. I'm currently reading the first novel, Hood, as a buddy read with a Goodreads friend, and we're really enjoying it! You might also like Parke Godwin's Sherwood, which got five stars from me. (That one has a sequel, Robin and the King, but I haven't read it yet.)

[Martha]

Jo wrote: "I'm reading The Girl Who Played with Fire"

What do you think of it, Jo? I just finished it a week or so ago. I loved it & can't wait to start the next one, but don't have it on my iPhone yet. Started another book & need to finish it first.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

I am happy to say I am officially back into reading The Poe Shadow!! after a 3 month break- it is like returning to an old friend!

[Marialyce]

Rick wrote: "I am happy to say I am officially back into reading The Poe Shadow!! after a 3 month break- it is like returning to an old friend!"

Do you like it then, Rick? I am anxious to see what you think.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Werner wrote: "Melissa, if you like Robin Hood in fiction, I'll echo Rick's recommendation (Message #2275) of Stephen R. Lawhead's King Raven trilogy. I'm currently reading the first novel, Hood, as a buddy read..."

Werner- I have all three books in the Trilogy- but alas!! like so many in my personal library- they are nicely placed on a bookshelf- but I have yetto get to them! BUT I WILL!! really nice cover art too!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Werner wrote: "Melissa, if you like Robin Hood in fiction, I'll echo Rick's recommendation (Message #2275) of Stephen R. Lawhead's King Raven trilogy. I'm currently reading the first novel, Hood, as a buddy read..."

Werner- just ordered Sherwood, Robin and the King and FirelordFirelord
BTW GREAT REVIEW BY YOU ON SHERWOOD!!

[Werner]

Thanks, Rick! Hope you enjoy that book.

[Melissa]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll definitely look into Stephen L Lawhead's triology.

[Shay]

Marialyce wrote: "Rick wrote: "I am happy to say I am officially back into reading The Poe Shadow!! after a 3 month break- it is like returning to an old friend!"

Do you like it then, Rick? I am anxious to see what..."

I read The Last Dickens by the same author. A little slow moving but wonderful historical detail. Truly took you to another time.

[Cecilia]

I am reading The Likeness: A Novel by Tana French.

It is for a Pen Pal read. It is really good!

[Annalie]

Jo wrote: "I'm reading The Girl Who Played with Fire"
Oh, lucky you! I've read all 3 "Millennium Trilogy" books now and I hope you enjoy the series as much as I did. It just breaks my heart that Stieg Larsson died so young!

[Karen]

White Night, I'm currently having a major Jim Butcher fix and I have a crush on Harry Dresden.

[Petra]

I finished reading Next by Michael Crichton. Its not great writing but the premise of gene manipulation, ownership of genes, cells and genomes & the concerns of Big Business over the Individual more than made up for it. I found the characters of Gerrard and Dave interesting. I kind of hope we never get to the point of being able to create our own Gerrards and Daves.

I'm now reading Coffee: A Dark History, which I'm finding fascinating, despite some rather dry writing. Who knew there was so much to learn about coffee??!!

[Emma]

Just picked up the Mysterious Benedict Society because someone in a group (this one?) mentioned they enjoyed it. I had no idea it is technically a "children's book" because it doesn't feel like that at all, but I love it!

[Helen]

I just read The Reluctant Fundamentalist. It's a short book and beautifully written; elegant, witty prose and an involving story. I thoroughly recommend it.

[Karen]

Mortal Coil, while technically for children I love this series.

[Marialyce]

Reading Dracula for a group read. Amazing what hauntingly frightening images the words evoke!

[Emma]

I have had Dracula on my list for ages, I should get around to that soon enough. Let me know what you think!

[Barbara]

Marialyce wrote: "Reading Dracula for a group read. Amazing what hauntingly frightening images the words evoke!"

My daughter wanted to see Dracula so we watched the old Bela Lugosi version on Netflix. Lugosi really is the iconic Dracula and it was interesting to see the vintage special effects...but I'll admit I like modern versions of the movie better.

[Marialyce]

As I am reading it, Barbara, that is exacting who I am picturing! :)

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Barbara wrote: "Marialyce wrote: "Reading Dracula for a group read. Amazing what hauntingly frightening images the words evoke!"

My daughter wanted to see Dracula so we watched the old Bela Lugosi version on Ne..."

I agree 100000% that Lugosi IS Dracula!!

[Martha]

I read or heard once that whenever Boris Karloff mentioned Bela Lugosi, he referred to him as "Poor Bela". Lugosi got so typecast as Dracula that he really was never allowed to do anything else. One of his last was a spoof with Abbott & Costello. I loved the movie, but then I loved anything Abbott & Costello made.

[Natalie]

I'm reading Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars because I read Cody Goodfellow's Perfect Union and it was one of the most unusual books I've read in quite some time. If it had been a movie it would have been a "B" horror movie but as a book it sort of rocked my world. Not that you'll catch me in the backwoods of the foothills of the central valley at night anytime soon!

[Kyle]

I'm readying and and .

As of right now Memoirs of Cleopatra is holding my interest the most, I'm fascinated (and slightly obsessed) with that time period so its captivating to me. The Passage is slow moving which doesn't help keep my attention and Pillars is a buddy read I'm doing with the group so I already went ahead and read the first 86 pages to discuss with the group.

[Kyle]

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72...

-My review of Mockingjay (there aren't any spoilers so you can read it even if you haven't read Mockingjay). Warning: its really long...

I read this last week and just wanted to give eveyrone a review in case you were interested in reading it or were curious about starting the Hunger Games trilogy all together, which I highly recommend.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Kyle wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72...

-My review of Mockingjay (there aren't any spoilers so you can read it even if you haven't read Mockingjay). Warning: its really long...

I read this..."

So, Kyle- how are you finding Margaret George's Writing?

[Kyle]

Rick wrote: "Kyle wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72...

-My review of Mockingjay (there aren't any spoilers so you can read it even if you haven't read Mockingjay). Warning: its really long...
..."

I really like it! It's really captivating and her descriptions are vivid, very realistic. It's kind of taking my attention away from the Passage though but thats ok because Memoirs is a library book so I shoulld read it first :D

[Ivan]

Secret Historian: The Life and Times of Samuel Steward, Professor, Tattoo Artist, and Sexual Renegade - I've read several books by Steward and was interested. Thus far, 1/5 into this, I'm not disappointed.

[Kyle]

I like the title "Tattoo Artist, and Sexual Renegade" already sounds like a pretty stand up guy to chill with.

[TinCanKreations]

I am currently reading A Wizard Abroad. I am reading it because I am a fan of Harry Potter and Young Wizards is in the same genre of books

[Linton]

I've just finished Jane Austen's Emma. The book bogs down at times but Jane Austen’s superlative prose is compelling. Emma with her beauty, position, and intelligence dominates her small town socially at the tender age of twenty-one. She meddles in the life of a seventeen-year old girl encouraging her to rise above her station and successfully convinces her to decline a marriage proposal from a man she considers below her station and to pursue a gentleman who unbeknownst to her is pursuing Emma herself. Emma learns she is not infallible in judging others as romantic relationships abound outside her perception. All’s well that ends well as everyone finds suitable partners, including Emma who has vowed spinsterhood.

Emma’s unrelenting verve suffers not from her misperceptions as she chastises herself and continues her enlightened rule. Austen focuses on the frivolities of the idle rich and how they fill up their days in this small town. Austen is Austen and I give this tomb four stars out of five and look forward to reading Persuasion my next book of hers.

[Barbara]

I'm reading Pegasus Descending: A Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke. This is a re-read for me but I always enjoy Burke's books...and I'm in the mood for something that I don't have to think about too much.

[Martha]

I read/listened to The Tin Roof Blowdown: A Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke. I thought it was wonderful & look forward to reading more of his, but other books have gotten in the way! :-)

[Annalie]

Alexander McCall Smith's 1st Lady Detective series is such a pleasure to read; I have to ration myself or I'll drop everything and read it in one go; then it will all be over much to soon. I've just finished no. 10 in the series - "Tea Time for the Traditionally Built". A strange title, but if you've read any of the others you'll get it. The location is Botswana; the main characters are charming but flawed human beings and there is plenty of gentle suspense and nuggets of wisdom.

[Linton]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Pegasus Descending: A Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke. This is a re-read for me but I always enjoy Burke's books...and I'm in the mood for something ..."

Robicheaux is a tough read, I would think, even if you have read it before.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Pegasus Descending: A Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke. This is a re-read for me but I always enjoy Burke's books...and I'm in the mood for something ..."

I also love James Lee Burke's books- I tend to feel that Dave R is a complex character- but I really like Clete!

[Jan]

I am reading "Corduroy Mansion" by Alexander McCall Smith, and I'm not sure why. I am a bit over 100 pgs into it & still waiting to figure out if anything is ever going to happen, or is this a blow by blow of everday life. Normally, I love anything British but this is a little "slow" for me. Love books by Peter Robinson, Martha Grimes, Elizabeth George, Deborah Crombie, Patricial Hall, Ian Rankin....on & on. Shall I continue???

[Jan]

With "Corduroy", that is.