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[Marialyce]

Wow! Ellie, you are super busy.....I just finished two very long books and somehow I feel free even though I loved the books. Time for something shorter for me for sure....

[Ellen]

I dream of a time when I'm actually finished all my "currently reading" books and can start fresh.

*sigh*

[Sarah]

At the moment I'm rereading GRRM's series because I was invited to an HBO Game Of Thrones premier party and was hooked. I've just started A Clash Of Kings.

Also, The Soul Of A Horse for barn research.

And every once in a while I dip into Don't Know Much About History as a refresher course.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

quick note to all my fellow James Masoners!!

my invites dont seem to be working! so for those who can use their invites- feel free to invite any and all your friends you feel would enjoy our James Mason Group!!! I truly appreciate it and I consider all of us as Reps for James Mason!!!!

Rick

oh :>)- reading Trigger City (amongst several)- sequel to book I just finished- great detective book!

[Bill]

Ellie wrote: "I'm listening to the audio version of Memoirs of a Geisha in the car just because I saw it at the library & I've been curious. It's long-I don't drive enough for the length, lol, but I'm..."

You're going to burn yourself out, Ellie. :0)

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Rick wrote: "Courtney wrote: "what kind of poems do you read?"

I am very partial to John Donne"

same here; I love The Flea

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Right now I am reading Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens since I won it from Goodreads and This World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer because I have read the previous two and I like the series.

[Ellen]

Bill wrote: "Ellie wrote: "I'm listening to the audio version of Memoirs of a Geisha in the car just because I saw it at the library & I've been curious. It's long-I don't drive enough for the length..."

Ah but what a way to go! ;)

[Kerra]

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to invite you to my show Friday May 6th at 6:00PST time and 9:00EST time. I will be discussing the books InkHeart, InkSpell, and InkDeath. If you have read these books or have questions about them please join me at www.angelsandwarriors.com click on the link that says listen to angels and warriors show, then click on the title Kerra's Weekly Book Club. Then you can listen to the show live!

Hope you join me and hope you enjoy it!

[Robin]

I am currently reading the Red Garden by Alice Hoffman. She is such a gifted writer. Practical Magic is another book of hers.

[KOMET]

Currently, I'm reading The Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte by Robert Asprey.

Some years ago, I visited Napoleon's tomb in the Invalides in Paris. I find him to be a fascinating personality who had a remarkable, far-reaching intellect and genius as a military strategist and commander. (Napoleon's ego and contempt for democracy were his undoing.)

[Kendall]

This is a moving target (pun intended!), but at the moment I'm reading four books. They are: La Materia del Deseo, End in Tears, Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed The World, and A Lesson in Secrets: A Maise Dobbs Novel

[Kendall]

This is a moving target (pun intended!), but at the moment I'm reading four books. They are: La Materia del Deseo, End in Tears, Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed The World, and A Lesson in Secrets: A Maise Dobbs Novel.

Rich also asked why. Well, I always try to have one foreign language book (La Materia del Deseo) going, and, because I'm writing a mystery, at least one of those, though there are two right now (A Lesson in Secrets: A Maise Dobbs Novel and End in Tears, and at least one non-fiction (Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed The World).

I'm old enough to remember vividly when all books were printed and our teachers told us (mine did, anyway) not to read more than one at a time; you wouldn't get as much out of it because it would distract you.

Technology does in another bit of old wisdom. Now it's an audiobook during commute and chores, traditional print my wife and I read aloud at night, and an ebook on my iPhone to read when I can snatch an odd moment.

But you know what? I can't escape the technology, but in the end my teacher was right.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Kendall wrote: "This is a moving target (pun intended!), but at the moment I'm reading four books. They are: La Materia del Deseo, End in Tears, [book:Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed ..."

facinating post, Kendall

[Kendall]

Thanks, Rick, it's a fascinating time to be alive in.

[Bill]

Just about to start Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury to go along with Opening Atlantis by Harry Turtledove

[Jane]

Currently reading The Finishing School by Muriel Spark - I love her sense of humor and compelling storytelling

[Hélène]

I'm reading Violent Origins: Walter Burkett, Rene Girard & Jonathan Z. Smith on Ritual Killing & Cultural Formation (as usual I have a fit with Girard) and Redheart by Jackie Gamber. This one feel "classical" fantasy so far.
I also picked up each short stories Sharon Lee& Steve Millerhave been adding to the Kindle store these past weeks. A treat!

[Barbara]

I'm reading Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson for a book club. I've only read about 50 pages but I'm enjoying it so far.

[Jane]

Julia wrote: "I loved that book! I hope many many people in the pre-seniors demographics will read this wonderful story."

I have been thinking of reading that book, Julia - heard some very good reviews- but my one concern is that it might be "too talky" and after awhile become dull- your thoughts?

[Robin]

Julia wrote: "I loved that book! I hope many many people in the pre-seniors demographics will read this wonderful story."

Who are preseniors you are referring to?

[MissSusie]

Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson for a book club. I've only read about 50 pages but I'm enjoying it so far."

Julia wrote: "I loved that book! I hope many many people in the pre-seniors demographics will read this wonderful story."

It is great I felt like it was almost a coming of age story because of how the Major's character develops as the book goes along. Loved it!

[Em]

[Jane]

Julia wrote: "I didn't find it dull at amy point. The characters are wonderful. Give it a try."

Thank you Julia!! I will definately put that in my To Be Read list - wonderful to have such a group to discuss and find out about books!!!

[Bill]

I'm reading Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delany. I'm finding this a difficult read, but compelling. It seems to be taking me forever.

[Jane]

Jane wrote: "Julia wrote: "I didn't find it dull at amy point. The characters are wonderful. Give it a try."

Thank you Julia!! I will definately put that in my To Be Read list - wonderful to have such a grou..."

I read it last year and was completely captivated by the main character. His son, his new friend and his old friend were all interesting. A very gently novel.

I'm a Jane also ---

[Jane]

I just read When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson. After reading this one and her Case Histories I'm hooked will be looking for more of hers.

[Guy]

I am currently reading Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman. Why? Because I am curious about the nature and extent to which our media outlets foster, purvey and encourage mass delusion. And I am finding it re-assuring that the concerns I've had for 20 years about the nature of the media, long before I stumbled into Chomsky, are so well articulated, documented and referenced. So far it is fascinating.

[Robin]

Julia,thanks for the preseniors answer, of which I am one of the members.LOL

[Petra]

I just finished The River Ki, which was an interesting look at the modernization of Japan, as seen through the traditions and customs of 3 inter-generational women of the same family (mother, daughter, grand-daughter). I really enjoyed this novel.

I've now started The Little Stranger because it's on my ereader and another group I'm involved with is currently reading it. So far, it's got a real gothic feel to it.

[Jason]

Greetings everyone!

I just read Don't Breathe a Word and really enjoyed it.

This is my first time reading Jennifer McMahon and really enjoyed myself.

The book is one of those page turners where you can't wait to find out what happens.

If you're interested I reviewed this title on my blog and can be found here: http://wp.me/pTRJE-5j

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Reading a bunch of books by James Mason Group Members Writers and so amazed at the talent we have here!

[MissSusie]

Jason wrote: "Greetings everyone!

I just read Don't Breathe a Word and really enjoyed it.

This is my first time reading Jennifer McMahon and really en..."

I've had my eye on that one for awhile will have to bump it up!

I am reading Dead Reckoningby, Charlaine Harris Sookie is such a guilty pleasure!

Just started listening to The House at Riverton by, Kate Morton narrated by, Caroline Lee have wanted to read this one since reading The Forgotten Garden which I enjoyed very much.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jane wrote: "I just read When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson. After reading this one and her Case Histories I'm hooked will be looking for more of hers."

thanks for info Jane- def need to check out Kate Atkinson

[MissSusie]

The House at Riverton is kind of reminding me of Downton Abbey & Upstairs, Downstairs. Really liking it!

[Werner]

I've recently started At Home in Mitford, the first book in Jan Karon's very popular Mitford Years series. It's been on my to-read list for ages, and I'd promised a lady in another of my groups (last year!) that I'd put it as near the top of the list as possible. :-) (To be honest, though, despite all the hype and some favorable reviews from my friends and ohers on Goodreads, I'm not very excited about it so far!)

[KOMET]

I'm avidly reading the following book by Sally Bedell Smith ---



I've been a "Di-fan and devotee" from the time I first saw Lady Diana on TV at the time of her engagement to Prince Charles.

I always had such a strong positive vibe about Diana from that day back in February 1981. I liked her immediately on sight!


Though now I am learning much more about Princess Diana through this book than I ever have before, I still have a very high regard for her.

[Bill]

I'm reading the 1st Supernatural TV series novel, Supernatural: Nevermore because I just finished Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Sammy Delany and my brain needs to vegetate for a couple of days.

[Jane]

Reading The Art of Dancing in the Rain. It's a sweet, gentle, poignant story. I put off reading it for a year and finally got to the point where too many of my friends were making me feel bad for not reading it yet - now I'm sorry I didn't read it sooner.

[Mary X]

I just finished Earthly Delights by Kerry Greenwood

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Kernos wrote: "I'm reading Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delany. I'm finding this a difficult read, but compelling. It seems to be taking me forever."

As I remember, this is really such a complex book -- not really as accessible as Dhalgren -- but very satisfying. I hope you stick with it and enjoy it as much as I did.

[Robin]

I am reading Minding Frankie, I enjoy Maeve Binchy, and also reading others, Bones, Butter, by Gabrielle Hamilton, which is a fascinating read as well. I love reading about food, and autobiographies are good.

[Emma]

Susie wrote: "Jason wrote: "Greetings everyone!

I just read Don't Breathe a Word and really enjoyed it.

This is my first time reading Jennifer McM..."

I absolutely love Kate Morton! I hope you enjoy the House at Riverton. I haven't listened to any of her books so let me know how it goes. I would be interested to see (hear) someone read it, wonder what a good voice would sound like...

[Jason]

Hi everyone!

I just finished A Hard Death: A Novel

A solid 4* mystery/suspense read. I really enjoyed the story being told through a forensic pathologist's eyes.

Fast paced with interesting characters, grit, and suspense that I found I wanted to keep reading.

If you're interested I reviewed the book on my blog and it can be found here: http://wp.me/pTRJE-5q

[MissSusie]

Emma wrote: "Susie wrote: "Jason wrote: "Greetings everyone!

I just read Don't Breathe a Word and really enjoyed it.

This is my first time reading Je..."

Caroline Lee reads all of Kate Morton's books and does a great job!

[Stuart]

I am readingEnglebyby Sebastian Faulks for my offline book club.

[KOMET]

This morning on the subway, I began reading the following book by Werner Held and Holger Nauroth ---

The Night Fighters: A Photographic History of the German Nachtjager 1940-1945

I have a deep interest in the Second World War (my father fought with the U.S. Army in France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia -- and an uncle was a junior infantry officer in Italy) --- especially in matters related to the air war aspect.

So far, this book is FANTASTIC!

[Ellen]

KOMET: I love your reading list! What a mind you have-coupled with the passion to learn.

[Shay]

KOMET wrote: "This morning on the subway, I began reading the following book by Werner Held and Holger Nauroth ---

The Night Fighters: A Photographic History of the German Nachtjager 1940-1945
..."

Do you have any recommendations for non-fiction books about the Eastern Front? I have Russia at War: 1941-1945 by Alexander Werth sitting on my shelf right now.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Jason wrote: "Hi everyone!

I just finished A Hard Death: A Novel

A solid 4* mystery/suspense read. I really enjoyed the story being told through a ..."

really great sounding plot!!