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[Robin]

Rick, if you could/would link the book Wives and Daughters to this group, I would appreciate it. But if not it is in the Victorians group under Buddy Reads. Thanks:D

[Juana "Darkness"]

I just finished "Drive me wild" by P.J. Mellor but I don't know which book to read next. It's between " the secret life of bees" and " Seduced by sin" help me choose please.

[Minnie]

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "I just finished "Drive me wild" by P.J. Mellor but I don't know which book to read next. It's between " the secret life of bees" and " Seduced by sin" help me choose please."

The Secret Life of Bees

[Marialyce]

Nick wrote: "I'm reading Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada. Its like a breath of fresh air - I've had my head full of American literature recently.

The Iowa Writers Workshop ..."

I finished that book last week and I am anxious to see what you think, Nick.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Robin wrote: "Rick, if you could/would link the book Wives and Daughters to this group, I would appreciate it. But if not it is in the Victorians group under Buddy Reads. Thanks:D"

Wives and Daughters

[Petra]

I just finished reading Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family yesterday. It's a story about "duty to society" and "obligation to society" above any happiness to one's self and enjoyment of one's life. That sounds heavier than the book reads, though. It was a very good family saga, ranging over 4 generations. There are many ways for a family to decline and Thomas Mann hit many, if not all, of them.
I'm getting close to finishing War and Peace. I've just started Volume 4. Only about 300 pages or so to go. Phew! Great story; very long book. Thankfully, it's written in an easy-to-read way. Parts of it are rather soap-operish and gossipy, at times, which I at first found surprising because, before reading it, I thought the book would be rather heavy and detailed.

Nick, I have Every Man Dies Alone on my bookshelf. After Buddenbrooks, I'm very tempted to start this one. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying it.
Rick, I have a couple of Elizabeth Gaskell's books on my shelves. I don't think I have Wives & Daughters, though.

[Steve]

About a third into the historical mystery The Empty Mirror by J. Sydney Jones. It's set in 1890s Vienna, where renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is a prime suspect for grisly murders. Good stuff with various historical figures in cameos including Mark Twain, and it's holding up pretty well in comparison to my last read, True Grit — definitely a tough act to follow.

@Marialyce, thanks for reminding me about Bonhoeffer -- I've been meaning to read about him for years.

@Nick, I'm also reading as my backup book the German version of Every Man Dies Alone (Jeder stirbt für sich allein: Roman) and, while it's slow going due to my rusty German, I'm really enjoying it when I find the time to get to it. Amazing what a simple leaflet with the truth written on it will make people under a dictatorship do -- and not do.

[Marialyce]

Steve wrote: "About a third into the historical mystery The Empty Mirror by J. Sydney Jones. It's set in 1890s Vienna, where renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is a prime suspect for grisly mur..."

Steve, I just finished Every Man Dies Alone a few days ago and I thought it was quite a powerful book. I have read about 150 pages of the Bonhoeffer book and it too, is amazing and wonderfully written.

[Marialyce]

Petra wrote: "I just finished reading Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family yesterday. It's a story about "duty to society" and "obligation to society" above any happiness to one's self and enjoyme..."

Petra, If you have an ereader, you can get all of Elizabeth Glaskell's novels for free on either amazon or the Guttenberg Project.

[Jill H.]

I just ordered Anna Karenina from Daedelus Books. I read it years ago but can't find my copy. I will be jumping into it with both feet....of course, that is after I finish the other three books I am reading. One, The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream, is so fascinating that I hate to finish it.

[Petra]

Marialyce wrote: "Petra, If you have an ereader, you can get all of Elizabeth Glaskell's novels for free on either amazon or the Guttenberg Project...."

Thanks, Marialyce! I'll check both of those sites out!

[4cats]

am reading unstated classy novel

[🥀 Rose 🥀]

Just received the ARC for Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children. Just started.

[Gini]

I'm reading Blindsight by Peter Watts, because my husband read it and wants me to read it so he can ask me what I think! So far really interesting, heavy scifi that requires thinking and rereading in places, but I'm liking it.

[Jotale]

I'm working on Feed by Mira Grant. It's a zombie tale because I just love zombies. I've not read a zombie book in a while and was feeling the need for one.

Also, I'm reading Incorruptible and Irredeemable. Both are excellent stories. They are comic book serials, companion stories at that. I didn't realize that when I picked the up vol. 1 of one series and vol. 2 of the other.

[Jerry]

Just finished Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War. The subject matter won't appeal to everyone but for those it does, I highly recommend it.

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Started on Adam Bede by George Eliot Lovely. Also, downloaded from the Gutenberg Project. :) Sorry. I am so thrilled.

[Carly]

We're re-reading The Little Book - I've gone through the audio but the online library shortchanged me - don't have the last part.

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Just finished up The Bleeding of the Stone - that's being discussed at MiddleEast/Africa group right here at Goodreads.

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I'm on the last sliver of The Invention of Everything Else - too much! It's a great book!

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I've ordered a few more audios in from the library.

I always have a few going - 4 at a time, when you count the ones I'm doing on audio, the ones I'm reading with Jeff and the one I always keep to read on my own by the bedside.

[Gini]

Jotale wrote: "I'm working on Feed by Mira Grant. It's a zombie tale because I just love zombies. I've not read a zombie book in a while and was feeling the need for one ..."

I really liked Feed, though I bogged down about a quarter of the way in. It picks back up again. She's working on the sequels.

She also has a series of urban fantasy mysteries written under her real name, Seanan McGuire, if you like that kind of book. All the critters and none of the pornography of a Laurel K Hamilton. The first one was okay, and I've really liked the next three. Another one is due out this month.

[Mike]

The Other Family by Joanna Trollope because I like her writing and a friend recommended the book and she also lent it to me. What better reason?

[Steve]

Marialyce wrote: "Steve wrote: "About a third into the historical mystery The Empty Mirror by J. Sydney Jones. It's set in 1890s Vienna, where renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is a prime suspect ..."

Thanks, Marialyce. Good to hear. The more I get into Every Man Dies Alone (Jeder stirbt für sich allein), the more I have to read. Hoping to find more time for it.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Sonia wrote: "Started on Adam Bede by George Eliot Lovely. Also, downloaded from the Gutenberg Project. :) Sorry. I am so thrilled."

love-Gutenberg Project- Have used it for years!

[Robert]

I am reading Freedom from Fear by David Kennedy, an encyclopedic book of the Great Depression and WWII, because I was hoping to read about how the average person lived during these times. In that sense, the book has been disappointing, as it is more about the leaders than the people. However, it is very well-written and probably the ultimate textbook of those times. I'll stay with it through the end then find something about baseball.

Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929-1945

[Barbara]

Started We Have Always Lived in the Castleyesterday for the Horror Aficionados monthly group read. Need to finish up The War of the Worlds and Last Light on my Kindle (have only been reading in 45 min spurts at the gym). Also finishing re-reading On Writing and reading The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories for a writing class. Whew.

[Melissa]

Robert wrote: "I am reading Freedom from Fear by David Kennedy, an encyclopedic book of the Great Depression and WWII, because I was hoping to read about how the average person lived during these times. In that s..."

I read that when it first came out. Excellent book.

[Leslie]

I just started reading Finding the Words: Writers on Inspiration, Desire, War, Celebrity, Exile, and Breaking the Rules, which I bought at the PEN Canada book launch a couple weeks ago. These essays and interviews are delightful - I just finished reading the conversation between Alice Munro and Diana Athill where they reflect on the risks of writing about people you know and the writer's sense of self-exposure (something that is suddenly on my mind....) My full review can be read at www.the-reading-list.com

[Flora]

I just finished The Oracle of Stamboul and really enjoyed this book. I hated to see it end.

I'm also about 2/3 of the way thru Clockwork Angel

[Evelyn]

I'm still working on Crime and Punishment (it's much more readable than I thought it would be) and Jeffrey Archer's False Impression. Two very different murder mysteries!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

among MANY!! just started The Name of the Rose for our newest Buddy read

[Timothy]

Hi Rick,
I notice you have two of Sue Rule's books on your to read list, they are definitely not my genre, but Sue is a better writer than I am, by several orders of magnitude. I hope you enjoy them.
All the best Paul Rix [old geezer]
P.S 'The unguarded land', the follow up to 'the day the ravens died' is coming along nicely, if a little slowly. I'll keep you posted.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Timothy wrote: "Hi Rick,
I notice you have two of Sue Rule's books on your to read list, they are definitely not my genre, but Sue is a better writer than I am, by several orders of magnitude. I hope you ..."

She is a better writer than you???? methinks I sense modesty!! She is a very fine writer- you are a very fine writer!!

[Bill]

I've just recently finished Patricia Highsmith, Strangers on a Train and will be starting Brave New World as my new downstairs book

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Just finished Adam Bede and started The Golden Bowl. Hmmm, trying to get into it. Slow start. We shall see.

[[deleted user]]

Evelyn wrote: "I'm still working on Crime and Punishment (it's much more readable than I thought it would be) and Jeffrey Archer's False Impression. Two very different murder mysteries!"

Evelyn, that is a beautiful book. Very moving. I have read it two times and plan on a third before I die.

[Timothy]

Hi Rick,
I am going to disagree with our esteemed moderator, WHAT! SHOCK, HORROR! I hear the cry!.
Thanks for the plaudits, but I'll take issue on me being as good a writer as Sue Rule. Fair enough, I can tell a good story, may be even better than a lot out there, however it is the strength of the story which carries, maybe even hides the underlying weakness in my writing abilities. I'm working on it, but I have a long way to go to match the likes of Sue Rule, David Elliot or the lovely Carrie King in the writing quality department.
Please forgive a lowly writer disagreeing with you in your own 'home',but you know me, tell it how I see it.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

[Timothy]

Hi Carmel,
you know me! I'll argue with anyone!! but it's true, as a writer the ones I mentioned are a lot better than I. There's no harm in aspiring to improve, if I can reach their standards then I'll be happy.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

[Flora]

Just getting started on The Secret of Lost Things and I like it so far.

[Jan]

I finished 2 books in the last 2 days and gave 4 stars to both.
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee This author is a fellow bibliophile and book-luster.
Night Road by Kristin Hannah was a first-read win. Very moving so keep the kleenex box handy!

[Jill H.]

Rick wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Rick,
I notice you have two of Sue Rule's books on your to read list, they are definitely not my genre, but Sue is a better writer than I am, by several orders of magnit..."

Hey Bill.....did you like the Patricia Highsmith book? I thought it had a better ending than the Hitchcock film adaptation.,,,,much darker.

[Bill]

Jill wrote: "Rick wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Rick,
I notice you have two of Sue Rule's books on your to read list, they are definitely not my genre, but Sue is a better writer than I am, by several orde..."

Hi Jill. I did enjoy the story, maybe not quite as much as my expectations. I think there was a bit too much 'rambling', too much psychological, not quite enough story. I liked the ending and overall, did enjoy the story and was glad I had read it.

[Jill H.]

I thought that the film script had some holes that were filled in by the book.....I agree that the book was a bit rambling, but it was a true noir.

[Shomeret]

I started The Tapestry Shopby Joyce Elson Moore. It's about Adam de la Halle a troubadour during the medeival period in France. He wrote the first well known version of Robin Hood. It starts off with his being put on trial for singing about high taxes and corrupt officials. He sounds like a modern singer of protest songs.

[Jenny]

I'm reading Rosewater and Soda Bread for another group's book challenge, and getting ready to start Working Fire: The Making of an Accidental Fireman for the same challenge.

[Pete]

I'm off to Italia in a couple of months so I'm slowly reviewing travel guides for Rome and the Amalfi coast.
My present book is 'Ancient Rome on five denarii a day' by Philip Matyszak.
Quo vadis?

[Carolyn F.]

I'm listening to and . I'm reading and .

[William]

I am almost finished reading Frankenstein. I read it in university and loved it, and have long vowed to reread this classic tale. It is just as good as it was the first time round.

[Chris]

I'm almost finished , and then I think I'll start and still reading

[Carolyn F.]

I just finished that was recommended by a few Goodfriends. Lived it!

[Robin]

I am reading for my Victorian reading group here at Goodreads. If you would like to join, just go to Victorian group.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jill wrote: "Rick wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Rick,
I notice you have two of Sue Rule's books on your to read list, they are definitely not my genre, but Sue is a better writer than I am, by several orde..."

Jill have you seen the UK Version of Strangers on a Train? it is far less censored than the US release- and while the book is a classic- I am so taken by Robert Walker's performance- so brilliant- and the knowledge that he was going through a mental breakdown- thanks to Jennifer Jones abandoning him and the kids for Selznick and her career- and that Strangers would be the final film Walker completed before his death at 32, adds to the impact.
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