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Heather wrote: "OK, I hear ya! I did like the books and I am a MacAlister fan. I do have to say that I love Jim! Wish I could have a Jim of my very own. Do you think you will try her vampire series?"I liked Jim (aside from the constant mention of the drooling and pottying) and I also enjoyed the great French sayings. I taught my 5 year old daughter the one about the frog in my bidet. When I translated it for her, she said, "Really?" and went to see if we had a frog in our toilet...since we don't actually have a bidet.
If the Dark Ones is MacAlister's vampire series, then I'm trying it right now. And though I've advanced to page 122, the jury is still out. I don't usually start in the middle of a series (this is book #6), but...it's been mentioned why I did in this instance. If it's good enough, I'll go back and start with book #1. Vampires are probably my favorite theme right now, though I did think dragons would be fun...but Drake did nothing for me.
As a MacAlister fan, what is your favorite book? Maybe I'll try that one next...well, as my next MacAlister. I have about 7 other books on deck after this one (and a couple more I'm waiting for to come in from the library).
Appreciate the dialogue, Heather.
Thanks for the rec, I put it on my TBR.
Rick, re your comment above (message 2991), I'll post a Goodreads review when I finish the book.
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Thanks Werner
I am almost done with Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett- and to be honest- I am laughing alot - but I have no clue what the heck is going on in the story- Death being fired, and taking a job as a farmhand - great, 130 year old Wizard Windle Poons dying- and yet there is no Death there to pick him up- better! loved the first 150 pages- then all of a sudden- rolling shopping carts, unmusical music, snowglobes- I am totally lost as to any plot- still laughing - but totally throwing in the flag as to trying to figure out what I am reading!!
Wish he would have kept the plot coherent throughout the book
Hi Rick,I'm sure it will all become clear by the end! But that is Terry! My favourite character of his is Granny weather wax!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
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I'm sure it will all become clear by the end! But that is Terry! My favourite character of his is Granny weather wax!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]"
LOVE LOVE Granny!! loved Wyrd Sisters- it seemed to have a much more coherant plot- also loved nanny ogg
Barbara wrote: "I'm reading The Woods by Harlan Coben for a group read."Excellent book!! Loved it..:)
Kerste, MacAlister can be a hit or miss for me at times. I liked the Dark Ones, Drake was OK in the first book but when the started going back and forth it almost killed me. I have to say the vampire books were the best. I liked this one, especiall the part about the cheerleaders, A Girl's Guide to Vampires. I also liked her Men In Kilts, probably cause I love men in kilts..David, what is Clan about?
Ahh-ha thank you David, you have just solved one of the great mysteries of our time!Now I know why British military police wear red caps and why most are Scottish!!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
I remember A tv series called Red caps but it was more recent as it was in colour and starred a rather dishy blonde who's name escapes me, can't remember John Thaw being in it but then as you say, I'm getting old! I seem to remember the RSM being a Jock!All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
Shay wrote: "I trust your taste, Marialyce, so I'll try one of Franzen's books. Which is the best? I'll admit to this, I have this irrational dislike of some authors I haven't read. Some are not so irrational, ..."
Marialyce wrote: "Well, I do recommend Freedom. I have the other book, The Corrections but have not read it yet. I do hope you will like it Hopefully, this will take you to my review.
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I'm starting freedom today. The corrections is such a beautiful book. Forget about who wrote it, just read it and see how it goes.
Marialyce wrote: "Well, I do recommend Freedom. I have the other book, The Corrections but have not read it yet. I do hope you will like it Hopefully, this will take you to my review.
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I'm starting freedom today. The corrections is such a beautiful book. Forget about who wrote it, just read it and see how it goes.
Hi David. AAh -ha that one !! I'm older thank you look.! Surely that's the wrong way round! Either way I'm getting old, and feeling it!! Cheers mate.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
Eda wrote: "Shay wrote: "I trust your taste, Marialyce, so I'll try one of Franzen's books. Which is the best? I'll admit to this, I have this irrational dislike of some authors I haven't read. Some are not so..."I an picking up again The Corrections and reading it today. I have read about 50 pages so far and I like it, Eda.
David wrote: "Hi Heather - I am not sure how to respond directly to your question about what 'Clan' is about! - clicked on the link but came here - so I hope you get the message. Clan- if you go e..."Thank you for the further clarification, links to more information about the book and the background on Red Caps. It's funny, that name is mentioned in my favorite re-read as a singular entity that the hero takes credit for being. knowing what it really means now will change the way I view that interaction. So interesting what I've already learned here.
Hi Kerste,You won't go far wrong reading Davids book 'Clan'. I got to know David because of the excellence of the writing in 'Clan'. Frankly it isn't my sort of read at all! I'm more into terrorist thrillers, which I write.
Davids book epitomises all which is good about indie books. If there is a better book out there of a similar genre I would be interested to know about it!
'Clan', is in my opinion one of the very best books out there, and one of the very few I have no hesitation recommending.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
I am reading
right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book
but have not read it yet. I'm about halfway through Sherlock and am not particulary interested/thrilled/excited. :(
I just finished another cozy mystery, Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs
and am about to start The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
I have been trying to space out my Holmes reads, because I absolutely love them and don't want them to end!!
I am reading Innocence Lost by Carlton Stowers a true crime novel. Why I like reading these kinds of stories, is because I want to know how and why some people can do such horrible things to other people. See how law enforement solve the case and if justice is serve.This story is about a small town near Dallas, TX back in the 80's. Where drugs was a big issue but the town didn't want to admitted. A new chief moves in and started cleaning up. The majority of the high school kids were into using and dealing drugs. Chief put an undercover officer in the high school. A few of the kids found out he was a narc and killed the officer.
I guess I didn't know that meth was a big thing in the 80's, because I hear so much about it now and how
it is becoming more common. Can't wait to see how this story ends.
I am reading Never Let Me Go because I bought it by mistake, long story, and I have nothing else right now.
Kristine wrote: "I am reading Never Let Me Go because I bought it by mistake, long story, and I have nothing else right now."...but it is suppose to be good! Not liking it, Kristine?
No, it's not that, I guess it's not one I would have normally picked up. I thought it was my book club book. I guess both books have the word "let" in them. Silly me :)
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I read all his books- also loving Exit the Actress by James Mason Member Priya Parmar
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right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book [bookcover:Ahab's Wife: Or, The Star-gazer|774..."I bought Ahab's Wife some months back- on my TBR list- curious how you find it, Jenny
Rick wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I am reading right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book a while back and loved it. Its one I hope to read again sometime.I just finished The Invisible Man and just started The Moonstone
Flora wrote: "Rick wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I am reading right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book [bookcover:Ahab's W..."If you haven't read it yet, The Moonstone gets a little "slow" towards the end, maybe a little over halfway through(?). After Miss Clack's bit. Keep reading it though! It's worth it.
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right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book [book..."Loved the Moonstone- but I love everything Wilkie Collins wrote (So far)
I picked up Ahab's Wife at a used bookstore for half the cover price
David, I appreciate you getting back to me and taking time to explain the plot. I'll try and check it out when my books stop trying to smother me..
I now have some books and audios that I am drooling to start. I am being totally hedonistic and reading according to what is really thrilling me. I don't care if I have to put perfectly good audios and books that I am currently reading aside for them. I purchased with my audio credits on Audible
and
. My heightened nerves had enjoyed
so much, I am craving for more of the kind. If It and Claiborne is anything like Misery, I will be very happy.Then a friend read
and asked what I thought about it. She thought surely that I must have read it, since it's exactly the kind of book I would like. I looked at the description on Amazon and started drooling all over the keyboard. But I'll read it after
, which is a terrifically written horror so far. So I don't mind waiting to read Perfume.
Rick wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I am reading right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book [bookcover:Ahab's Wife: Or, The ..."I haven't read any of her others, but I did read Ahab's Wife and enjoyed it.
Rick wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I am reading right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book [bookcover:Ahab's Wife: Or, The ..."I haven't read Ahab's Wife yet, but I was not that impressed with Sherlock in Love... only gave it 2 stars. It was just a stumbling, oddly paced book that didn't resonate with me. Hopefully Ahab's Wife will be different.
Emma wrote: "I just finished another cozy mystery, Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs and am about to start The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
right now because I bought it some time ago and never got around to reading it. I also have her book [bookcover:Ahab's Wife: Or, The Star-gazer|774..."Emma,
I noticed you just finished a cozy. I'd like to recommend on by Susan Santangelo titled, "Retirement can be Murder". It is so good, funny, insightful and a great read. It's one of those, curl up on the sofa with a hot cup of tea or chocolate and read the afternoon away. I loved it! I hope you enjoy!
Terri
Aloha, those are three excellent choices. King can be a hit or miss but you struck the Mother Lode..
Terri wrote: "Emma wrote: "I just finished another cozy mystery, Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs and am about to start The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. [bookcover:T..."
ooo Terri, that looks excellent. And right up my alley! I am currently on a cozy binge and can't get enough!!! My stacks are really growing since joining the cozy mystery group on here as well as the James Mason. Thanks for the suggestion, and if you have any others, send them my way!
I'm reading Ernest Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon, his non-fiction book about bull fighting.... I doubt I'll read the whole thing (I'm reading bits of it as research for my book), but I must say it shows off Hemingway's panomoramic knowledge of the bull fight ritual and his digressions on writing/art/death are interesting, too....Ex Lit Prof
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Emma wrote: "Terri wrote: "Emma wrote: "I just finished another cozy mystery, Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs and am about to start The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes...."
Emma, I will. She's got a sequel coming out, but the title escapes me at the moment. When she sends it to me for a review, I'll be sure to let you know.
Reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Based on fact it's very good but then it's Margaret Atwood ---
Jane wrote: "Reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Based on fact it's very good but then it's Margaret Atwood ---"Excellent book.
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great post!! what are "audio credits" Aloha?
I'm feeling ultra-ambiitious this week, and have decided to tackle two short, "heavy" novels: The Crying of Lot 49 by everybody's favorite crazy uncle, Thomas Pynchon. And The Stranger by Albert Camus.
And why? I have no idea. I imagine that, by the end of the week, my neck will be bowed by the gargantuan amount of "stuff" that has flown over my head, but so what?
And why? I have no idea. I imagine that, by the end of the week, my neck will be bowed by the gargantuan amount of "stuff" that has flown over my head, but so what?
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my oh my- that, indeed, is alot of "stuff"
I am reading Laurell K Hamilton's, Anita Blake Series. It intrigued that she has over 18 books in the series. It gives the chance for the characters to evolve. Before this series I read Justin Cronin's The Passage. I must say it was very well written and the characters where relate-able and strong. I enjoyed the thrill of not knowing threw that whole book and he stumps you with a big " what if?" at the end. Nice meeting everyone ;)
I am reading The sinner by Petra Hammesfahr, translated from the German, a psychologically twisty novel. Very dark and intense. I am also reading Running the books which is a non fiction book about a self deprecating man who considers himself a failure as an orthodox jew so he takes a job as the librarian at a prison. Also am reading Grange house by Sarah Blake for my monthly book discussion. Liking them all.
I just finished this and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good ghost/haunted house story:
And I just began this:
Angelina wrote: "I am reading Laurell K Hamilton's, Anita Blake Series. It intrigued that she has over 18 books in the series. It gives the chance for the characters to evolve. Before this series I read Justin Cro..."Curious to hear what you think about this series. I am a well-read vampire enthusiast, so figured I'd be a lock for this series. Couldn't even get through the first book. I've heard the series gets better, then worse. I decided I wasn't interested in the ride at this time.
I think around book 9, the Anita Blake series becomes pornography. Maybe I'm just a prude but I found it pretty disgusting.
I'm reading The Children's Book and really enjoying it. It's intriguing, mysterious and has dark overtones. Basically (without giving anything away), it's a story about the perfect Victorian couple, their family and friends.....but things aren't as perfect as they seem on the surface.
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Thank you, Rick and David for your comments on 'The Day the Ravens Died'. My Wife reackoned I actually blushed reading the comments!! Me! Blush! naahhhh, I'm totally shameless, but thanks anyway.
One day I might get to be as good a writer as David, check out 'Clan'!!
I'm working on it!! Rewriting a lot of my early stuff, great tales but the writing!! UGH!!
Anyway, thanks for the plaudits guys.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
aka Timothy Pilgrim.