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"Shutter Island" was a very good movie; maybe I'll get the book, too.

[Diane]

StanII:

You might like "THE BRUBURY TALES" By Frank Mundo.
Frank is a member of GOODREADS. His book is a take-off of the
Canterbury Tales. The entire book is an incredible feat in poetry.

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Thanks, Diane. Nice to hear from you. I'll check it out soon.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Nanette wrote: "Hi Rick and James Masoners,

I just read and reviewed Jen Knox's memoir: Musical Chairs.

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How did you like the book Nanette?

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Unfortunately, I seem to like everything, every genre that is. This trait of mine is not so great, you know:

Samuel Johnson--"What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure."

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Nanette wrote: "Hi Rick,

I loved it. I found Ms. Knox's writing to be delighfully "American." Sort of a female Hemingway with some poetic touches. My review is on her book page...if you click on the picture you..."

great to see you Nanette!!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

StanII wrote: "Unfortunately, I seem to like everything, every genre that is. This trait of mine is not so great, you know:

Samuel Johnson--"What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.""

I also love to switch between genres- that is what is so great about books- you can go off in all directions - as your mood dictates!

[Steve]

Rick wrote: "Steve wrote: " by John Lawton. Mystery/espionage set in Cold War Britain in the 1950s. Inspector Troy just doesn't fit in, but he's right in the middle of it. It's my ..."

You're welcome, Rick. Sounds like it might be your kind of book -- and series. Enjoy it!

[Shomeret]

Rick wrote: "StanII wrote: "Unfortunately, I seem to like everything, every genre that is. This trait of mine is not so great, you know:

Samuel Johnson--"What is written without effort is in general read wit..."

I'm continually switching between genres. I started February with an urban fantasy. Today I just finished a paranormal mystery and will be starting a book about an Amish teacher.

[Robin]

I am trying to read the The Mischief of the Mistletoe,a mystery series which uses Jane Austen and her family sporadically in the book. It is a nice touch.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Shomeret wrote: "Rick wrote: "StanII wrote: "Unfortunately, I seem to like everything, every genre that is. This trait of mine is not so great, you know:

Samuel Johnson--"What is written without effort is in gener..."

yes- that is variety!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Robin wrote: "I am trying to read the The Mischief of the Mistletoe,a mystery series which uses Jane Austen and her family sporadically in the book. It is a nice touch."

new one to me Robin- you must let us know how you feel about the book!

[Robin]

I am enjoying it, when I am not on Goodreads posting, that is.LOL

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Robin wrote: "I am enjoying it, when I am not on Goodreads posting, that is.LOL"

well we are certainly enjoying when you are on goodreads posting!!

[Robin]

Thanks, I do what I can to contribute in my miniscule way.

[Jeff]

I've been reading a great non-fiction work entitled, In the Fullness of Time, by Dr. Paul Meier. It's a look back at the events of Christmas, Easter, and the early Christian church. I really like the way he, as a historian, he references many hostile sources. It's a great read.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Robin wrote: "Thanks, I do what I can to contribute in my miniscule way."

you contribute far more then miniscule Robin!! love your posts!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jeff wrote: "I've been reading a great non-fiction work entitled, In the Fullness of Time, by Dr. Paul Meier. It's a look back at the events of Christmas, Easter, and the early Christian church. I really like t..."

wow- for sure need to check the book out- thanks Jeff!

[Jenny]

just finished Across the Universe and REALLY enjoyed it

[Jasmine]

Shomeret wrote: "Rick wrote: "StanII wrote: "Unfortunately, I seem to like everything, every genre that is. This trait of mine is not so great, you know:

Samuel Johnson--"What is written without effort is in gener..."

I like switching genres too I think you miss so much if you only read one genre. I mean there is greatness in every genre... well maybe not every but most.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jasmine wrote: "Shomeret wrote: "Rick wrote: "StanII wrote: "Unfortunately, I seem to like everything, every genre that is. This trait of mine is not so great, you know:

Samuel Johnson--"What is written without e..."

I agree- reading is meant to transport you to so many incredible places..why limit your destinations!

[Jasmine]

Rick wrote: "I agree- reading is meant to transport you to so many incredible places..why limit your destinations!
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totally and I mean if you think about it genre is so important. I mean a lot of stories exist in every genre as far as basic plot. But if you told peter hamilton he couldn't write sci fi, he wouldn't pull off things anywhere near as amazing as he does.

[Lalalalaaa]

Currently reading
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal,
Heart-Shaped Box,
The Road,
Shiver,
Every Boy's Got One and
Beastly.

I'm trying really hard not to pick up yet another one!

[Diane]

For anyone who is interested in "True Crime", check-out: www.skyescripts.com

It was a very provocative book.

[Bill]

I just finished Terry Jones' Barbarians by Terry Jones this morning and quite enjoyed; an interesting perspective on Roman history. I've chosen The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne for my next book. It satisfies some of my 2011 reading challenges and it'll be interesting to read something else by the author of the Winnie-the-Pooh books

[Jane]

I'm reading Distant Hours by Kate Morton. This is the third I've and she's wonderful. She sends you back and forth in time with the intertwining stories that keep you guessing until the end.

Just finished Room and recommend it highly. From the perspective of a 5 year old whose been brought up in an 11x11 room with a mother kidnapped and held for 11 years. When they are freed he has difficulty with what's real and what isn't.

[Heather]

Currently I am into about 14 books. I can't seem to finish any one book reading all the way through. But eventually I do! The most recent book that I just began is Tom and Jack: The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Pollock
by Henry Adams

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66...

It is one of many art books that I aspire to read before I die. I'd have to live to about the age of 201! But I do learn a lot anyway. Since joining Goodreads, I've discovered a lot of great books from other people's lists and reviews.

[Aloha]

I'm about 1/4 of the way into . This is a very interesting and exciting read. I've noticed that it's been Sci-Fis that I've been very happy with. Granted, they're Hugo winners. Maybe I should go and read all the Hugo winners.

[Leslie]

Just finished reading Room by Emma Donoghue, who was my mentor in a writing programme a couple years back! I loved reading this novel and it brought back some great memories of working with Emma. My full review can be read at www.the-reading-list.com

[Lalalalaaa]

Leslie wrote: "Just finished reading Room by Emma Donoghue, who was my mentor in a writing programme a couple years back! I loved reading this novel and it brought back some great memories of work..."

Wow, that must've been interesting! I completely adored Room.

[Stuart]

I am reading Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor

[Flora]

Almost finished with City of Ashes. So far I think its much better than the first one in this series.

[Jenny]

Flora wrote: "Almost finished with City of Ashes. So far I think its much better than the first one in this series."

I think each one gets better and better as you go along.

[Susan]

Heather wrote: "Currently I am into about 14 books. I can't seem to finish any one book reading all the way through. But eventually I do! The most recent bookthat I just began is Tom and Jack: The IntertwinedLiv..."
I know what you mean. I have seven going at the moment, and I've ordered so many more from the library -- I'll have to give up my day job!

[Robin]

I usually have a few scattered in different parts of each room I inhabit. The when the mood strikes, I will read one. I don't read 7 or more books at one time. How do you manage to finish reading just one of those.?

[Shomeret]

I'm reading an anthology of stories that have to do with the Blues. It's calledDelta Blues. The story I just started is "Big Midnight Special" about a prisoner who only wants to play the Blues by mystery writer James Lee Burke.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Shomeret wrote: "I'm reading an anthology of stories that have to do with the Blues. It's calledDelta Blues. The story I just started is "Big Midnight Special" about a prisoner who only wants to pl..."

what a great sounding book!!! any stories about my favorite Blues performer, Robert Johnson?

[Shomeret]

Rick, there are a number of stories that mention Robert Johnson, but none that are about him so far. Ace Atkins, one of the contributors in Delta Blues, did write a mystery novel in which his detective takes on the case of Robert Johnson's death. It's calledCrossroad Blues: A Nick Travers Mystery. I read it some time ago and enjoyed it.

[Jan C]

Shomeret wrote: "Rick, there are a number of stories that mention Robert Johnson, but none that are about him so far. Ace Atkins, one of the contributors in Delta Blues, did write a mystery novel in which his dete..."

I'm reading Atkins'Infamous. Didn't know there was one (if not more ) that I had missed.

[Flora]

Jenny wrote: "Flora wrote: "Almost finished with City of Ashes. So far I think its much better than the first one in this series."

I think each one gets better and better as you go along."

I finished it last night and now I'm looking forward to City of Glass. Hopefully I shall pick that up this weekend. I do think it was much better than the first. Glad to hear the next one is good too.

Right now I am just starting The Scarlet Letter

[Monica]

I am currently reading Sarah's Keyby Tatiana de Rosnay. I am reading this book for my library book club. I am also reading To Hold the Crown: The Story of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York by Jean Plaidy because I have been on a Tudor kick. I finished reading The Other Boleyn Girlwhich I loved.

[Michelle]

I really enjoyed The Other Boleyn Girl, too. I liked it much better than the movie, lol.

[Susan]

Robin wrote: "I usually have a few scattered in different parts of each room I inhabit. The when the mood strikes, I will read one. I don't read 7 or more books at one time. How do you manage to finish readin..."

Right now I have a some nonfiction books (one political, one weight loss (sigh), and one on understanding literature). I can't just sit down and read one of those from cover to cover. I also have at least one audiobook and one regular book going at once. Sometime I have to set aside one novel for another to meet a book club or class deadline. If I find that I am not tempted to go back to something (the weight loss book?), I just return to to the library or throw it in the back of the closet to be lost forever.

[Flora]

Carmel wrote: "Flora wrote: "I finished it last night and now I'm looking forward to City of Glass. Hopefully I shall pick that up this weekend. I do think it was much better than the first. Glad to hear the nextGlad to hear the next one is good too..."

Flora, you are going to love COG, it's fantastic and totally captivating, you won't be able to put it down!!
Cheers
..."


I had a hard time putting down COA as it is. Now I'm really looking forward to it if COG is even better.

[Flora]

Carmel wrote: "Flora, I've read the series 4 times and loved every minute of it!!! My avatar is an artist's impression of Alec!!"

Cool avatar! Alec is one of my favorite characters. I'm pretty fond of Simon, too.

[Jill H.]

An currently reading The Unquiet Deadby Gay Longworth. I have never read her books before and am really enjoying it. Any other of her fans here?

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jan C wrote: "Shomeret wrote: "Rick, there are a number of stories that mention Robert Johnson, but none that are about him so far. Ace Atkins, one of the contributors in Delta Blues, did write a mystery novel ..."

Shomeret wrote: "Rick, there are a number of stories that mention Robert Johnson, but none that are about him so far. Ace Atkins, one of the contributors in Delta Blues, did write a mystery novel in which his dete..."

actually I have read Ace Atkinssince his first book- and that is what got me interested in the Blues in the first place! Son House ect..

[Shomeret]

Jan C wrote: "Shomeret wrote: "Rick, there are a number of stories that mention Robert Johnson, but none that are about him so far. Ace Atkins, one of the contributors in Delta Blues, did write a mystery novel ..."

Atkins has 10 books on his GR profile. Crossroad Blues is actually his first one.

[Jan C]

Shomeret wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Shomeret wrote: "Rick, there are a number of stories that mention Robert Johnson, but none that are about him so far. Ace Atkins, one of the contributors in Delta Blues, did write a ..."

I'm reading Infamous asnd I have Devil's Garden. I read two others. The ones about Phenix City and Tampa. I had no idea he had all those other books.

[Susan]

Just started reading Instruments of Darkness by Nancy Huston for a class. It is really great. She is fast becoming one of my favorite authors.

Also I'm starting Son of the Morning by Linda Howard audiobook because I left my other unfinished audiobook in my car which is getting new brakes.