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Trenice wrote: "I'm about to support a GR author by reading "

wonderful Trenise!! Danielle D. Smith is a great member of our Group

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Marian wrote: "I am in the midst of "Rhett Butler's People." OMG is it good!! Usually sequels to books written by other people don't work, but a friend who worked with me in hte library raved over a book call "No..."

Have you read the first sequel to GWTW that was much ballyhooed when it came out- by Alexandra Riply?

[Marian]

No. I was working in the library when it came out & after reading all the reviews in PW, Library Journal, ect. & then talking to patrons who returned the book unfinished, i decided not to read it. I read GWTW at least 4 time (the 1st time in 6th grade) that I didn't want Ms. Mitchell's ending spoiled. This book, however, from Rhett Butlers POV is well-written, sympathetic to all the characters & as Politically Correct as possible. I need to look further at Donald McCaig's background. He is a darn good writer.

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Marian wrote: "No. I was working in the library when it came out & after reading all the reviews in PW, Library Journal, ect. & then talking to patrons who returned the book unfinished, i decided not to read it...."

Here is an interesting article- A Visit With Donald McCraig

http://www.americamagazine.org/conten...

[Jotale]

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes

It's urban fantasy and generally I don't like fantasy but I'm trying new things this year.

[Barbara]

I'm listening to the audio of Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett. I took this out of the library because some people here in the James Mason Book Club seem to love
Terry Pratchett (I'm looking at you Rick) :)

[Aloha]

Starting in audio. Not too crazy about the voice of the narrator, but can't wait to read this book. It will be my first China Mieville. I heard a lot about him. I also heard that he can be too cerebral. We'll see. It's the co-winner of the 2010 Hugo award. The other winner, I enjoyed tremendously. One of my favorite sci-fi reads with the exception of .

I'm glad to be getting back to the books I've been wanting to read. I read a book before this, but it's pre-publication, so I couldn't really list it. I've given up trying to write any reviews. Life has been too complicated to even squeeze in some reading time.

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Barbara wrote: "I'm listening to the audio of Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett. I took this out of the library because some people here in the James Mason Book Club seem to love
Ter..."

haha! Immediately got my attention!!!

[Hélène]

I just finished Klein's book about the origin of universe. I haven't yet decided which non fiction book I'll read after that.
I'm currently reading Banks's The player of games for a book club discussion next month.
I like to alternate both kind of books.

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Hélène wrote: "I just finished Klein's book about the origin of universe. I haven't yet decided which non fiction book I'll read after that.
I'm currently reading Banks's The player of games for a book club discu..."

I also enjoy mixing genres as well- makes it easier to keep track of books when youare reading many at the same time!

I just started THE RUPTURE by Member George King

[Literary Chanteuse]

I'm currently reading My sister's keeper by Jodi Picoult.
I tend to pick a lot of books that have been made into movies. I guess I figure they must be good if they made a movie out of it. I do try to read the book first though.

[Eileen]

I am reading "The Lotus Eaters", by Tatjana Soli.
It was sent to me to review and I am thoroughly enjoying it.

[Nicolle]

I am currently reading Oliver Twistwhich is going well so far, I've never seen the movie or play so don't know the plot already like most people who read do.

Also reading The Witnesswhich I am told is similar to Heart of Darkness(though I haven't read that yet so I cannot agree).

Another book I am reading for college is Wide Sargasso Sea which is great! I am just over half way and love it. Though my teacher made us watch the movie first which was a bit of a spoiler though the book is not exactly like the film, which mainly consists of part 2.

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Nicolle wrote: "I am currently reading Oliver Twistwhich is going well so far, I've never seen the movie or play so don't know the plot already like most people who read do.

Also reading [book:The ..."

I envy you!! reading Twist for the first time!! what a great book! IMO- if you wish to see a film version- I recommend the David Lean 1946one with Bob Newton

[Eileen]

Yes, some of the old movies of novels are the best. At school the headmaster loved Great Expectations with John Mills. I think we all saw that film at the end of every term. Another favourite of his was The Scarlet Pimpernel, with David Niven in the title role.

[Nicolle]

Rick wrote: "Nicolle wrote: "I am currently reading Oliver Twistwhich is going well so far, I've never seen the movie or play so don't know the plot already like most people who read do.

Also re..."

Thankyou, if the book turns out good I will watch the film.

[Lekeshua]

I am juggling a couple right now. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies which I am enjoying but this one question is stuck in my head. Would society be so accepting of the Bennet girls learning and pursuing the dark arts? I know during that time period women become accomplished by learning art, music and languages. Nothing physical and fighting which at that time is a considered a male past time. Second Uncle Silas, which is okay. And third A Game of Thrones to get prepared for watching the series on HBO. Enjoying it so far but a very slow read so that I don't miss anything.

[Susan]

Lekeshua wrote: "I am juggling a couple right now. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies which I am enjoying but this one question is stuck in my head. Would society be so accepting of the Bennet girls le..."

Ummm . . . Lekesha, do you really expect Pride and Prejudice and Zombies to be realistic?

[Lekeshua]

Not really Susan. Some parts he keeps true to the year and other times not. I think that is what bothers me a bit.

[*Suzy (ereaderuser)*]

I'm reading Allison Hewitt is Trapped: A Zombie Novel. I've been in a zombie mood recently!

[Robin]

Little Dorrit for Victorians group, at the end of book, and it is slow going.

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Eileen wrote: "Yes, some of the old movies of novels are the best. At school the headmaster loved Great Expectations with John Mills. I think we all saw that film at the end of every term. Another favourite of ..."

Old movies are my thing!! I believe it was Leslie Howard in the title role of The Scarlet Pimpernel- Niven might have been in a later sequel- he certainly was tailor-made to play Sir Percy!

[Kasia]

City Infernal by Edward Lee

[Carolyn F.]

I just finished , the best of the bunch.

[Mystique]

I am reading Right Ho, Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. It's a little "Cheerio" and "Old Chap" for my general tastes, but loving Poirot and Masterpiece Theater as I do, I thought it could be interesting.
It follows a bumbling dandy as he showcases what he believes to be his intellectual superiority over Jeeves, his manservant. I can only assume that Jeeves will eventually, and humbly, prove his own.

[Eileen]

Yes, David Niven was in the remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. It was shown at school in the 1950's. The Leslie Howard film was even before my time. :-)

I still need votes for The Trojan Project on http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book.... Will some folks please help me out here.
Cheers,
Eileen

[Flora]

I am just getting started on The Case Has Altered

[Aloha]

Adding for reading in eBook and paper now that I know what I'm focusing in audio. This mystery/thriller is really good so far.

[Jennifer]

Currently: Sunset Limited on audio tape. Love this series and if you're a writer, I recommend him because he writes some of the best (most effective on several fronts) dialogue around.

Nonfiction: Truman , because I like McCullough and his subject both, and my brother recommended it. It's also part of a book challenge I'm doing (as is everything else I'm reading at the moment: I'm in a lot of them).

The King's Speech because I want to see the movie and because the author posted about it on another group I'm part of and it intrigued me.

Fiction: The Trouble With Magic because I've never read any so-called paranormal mysteries.

Theatre: The Male Animal: A new comedy because I promised myself that this year I'd make some serious headway through the hundreds of plays on my shelves.

[Carolyn F.]

I finished and , both were great. I'm doing a slow re-read of P.D. James and trying to read all of Elizabeth Hoyt's books. I'm now reading , a recommendation by a Goodfriend.

[Shomeret]

I'm currently readingRaven Stole the Moon by Garth Stein. This is Garth Stein's first book. I have not read his bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Raven Stole The Moon is a thriller that deals with a haunting, a dead child and Tlingit culture in Alaska. I am mainly interested in the Native American aspect.

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Carolyn F. wrote: "I finished and , both were great. I'm doing a slow re-read of P.D. James and trying to read all of Elizabeth Hoyt's books. ..."

WONDERFUL WRITER- PD James!

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Eileen wrote: "Yes, David Niven was in the remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. It was shown at school in the 1950's. The Leslie Howard film was even before my time. :-)

I still need votes for The Trojan Project ..."

really great film! holds up well for being about 80 years old!
and lets ALL VOTE for Eileen!!

[Helena]

Currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman’s whimsical, dark writing.

Listening to The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Have had this in the TBR pile for a while. Think I might actually get the book after, I find there’s a bit too much detail for an audio book. I’m enjoying it so far- kind of like Prabu’s story pre-Shantaram only a bit darker.

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Helena wrote: "Currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman’s whimsical, dark writing.

Listening to The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Have had this in the TBR pile fo..."

Loved!!! American Gods!!

[Helena]

Rick wrote: "Helena wrote: "Currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman’s whimsical, dark writing.

Listening to The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Have had this i..."

I’m liking it very much so far. I read Anansi Boys last week and loved it.

[Petra]

Helena wrote: "Currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman’s whimsical, dark writing.

Listening to The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Have had this in the TBR pile fo..."

I really enjoyed the audio of The White Tiger. It was an interesting story, for sure.

[Helena]

Petra wrote: "Helena wrote: "Currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman’s whimsical, dark writing.

Listening to The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Have had this i..."

I’m enjoying it.. the narrator is great, but I tend to get distracted when listening to audio books so I tend to keep them simple. This book has a lot of interesting detail :D

[Aloha]

Helena, American Gods is great! Terrific and thought provoking story. I have the audio which includes an interesting interview by Neil Gaiman in which he explains some of the elements of the story. There's a great thread on it in Fantasy Aficionados, a group I'm a member of.

[Helena]

Aloha wrote: "Helena, American Gods is great! Terrific and thought provoking story. I have the audio which includes an interesting interview by Neil Gaiman in which he explains some of the elements of the stor..."

I’ve listend to a few Gaiman books on audio and they’ve all been great. I particularly liked Lenny Henry narrating Anansi Boys. I’ll check that group out... Thanks!

[Susan]

Petra wrote: "Helena wrote: "Currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman’s whimsical, dark writing.

Listening to The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. Have had this i..."

I agree with Petra. The White Tiger is a fascinating book, and the narrator was excellent.

[Nancy]

One of my favorite indy bookstores is going out of business so I stopped by to say goodbye. All books were about 75% off so I bought a few I hadn't read. One was Dan Brown's, "The Lost Symbol."

I'm in process of writing the fourth in my Regan McHenry Real Estate Mystery series and thought it couldn't hurt to study the tricks of the world's #1 best seller.

[Steve]

Currently reading GALAXY IN FLAMES by Ben Counter. Third in the 'Horus Heresy' series of books that take place in the Warhammer 40K universe. Been addicted to the WH40K books since reading a couple of their graphic novels a few years ago.

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Nancy wrote: "One of my favorite indy bookstores is going out of business so I stopped by to say goodbye. All books were about 75% off so I bought a few I hadn't read. One was Dan Brown's, "The Lost Symbol."

I'..."

so sad that most of the Indie bookstores are going out- I remember spending hours at The Strand Bookstore in NYC years ago- pretty sure that one is still around

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Nancy wrote: "One of my favorite indy bookstores is going out of business so I stopped by to say goodbye. All books were about 75% off so I bought a few I hadn't read. One was Dan Brown's, "The Lost Symbol."

I'..."

Having read excerptsof your Regan McHenry Real Estate Mysteries- IMO- Dan Brown could learn much more from you than vice-versa!

[Maxine]

I'm reading Melmoth The Wanderer by Charles Maturin and Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (they're on the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die list which I try to read 25 of a year), and I've nearly finished Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King as he's one of my favourite authors. I'm just about to start Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell as she is talking to my book club next month.

[Shomeret]

I'm reading An Incomplete Revengeby Jacqueline Winspear. This is the second book I've read in the Maisie Dobbs series. I read Messenger of Truthlast year and it was one of the best mysteries I read in 2010. So I've been meaning to read another Maisie Dobbs novel. The F2F mystery book club that I attend chose An Incomplete Revenge for March. I'm getting to it early.

[Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews]

Reading CALL ME IRRESISTIBLE by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Giveaway on my blog for:

SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A NUT by Jill Kargman

Giveaway ends January 29.

http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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wow- wide range of books being read!! excellant!

[Fran]

I've just started My Name is Red, by Orhan Pamuk, on a recommendation from my much brighter and better educated son, and am not too sure about it yet.