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[Cathy]

I started with my son this afternoon. We are reading it aloud together as the first book in his summer reading requirements. I am hoping the story appeals to him to keep him engaged. All the positive feedback from this group makes it feel like it will be a successful project and great, well-spent mother and son time together.

[Becky]

Lisa wrote: "@Becky

I just finished and liked it even more that . And, what a cliffhanger at the end. I can't wait to finish the series."

Oh boy LOL, I guess I will add it to my list!! I did love her werewolf guy....

[Sera]

Cathy wrote: "I started with my son this afternoon. We are reading it aloud together as the first book in his summer reading requirements. I am hoping the story appeals to him to ke..."

Good for you, Cathy. Let us know how the two of you like it.

[Becky]

Just started How to Eat a Small Country: A Family's Pursuit of Happiness, One Meal at a Time

[Laurie]

I just picked up 4 books from the library and don't know which one to read first -- any comments on these will be appreciated:
Corrag
Proust and the squid : the story and science of the reading brain
The weird sisters
We, the drowned
I'm a slow reader, so I don't know why I checked out all 4 -- but I get so excited about reading each one that I can't bear to leave the library without them!

[Lisa]

Laurie wrote: "I just picked up 4 books from the library and don't know which one to read first -- any comments on these will be appreciated:
Corrag
Proust and the squid : the story an..."

I read and liked it. It's a quick, light read, so it may be a good book to start first.

[Sera]

Laurie wrote: "I just picked up 4 books from the library and don't know which one to read first -- any comments on these will be appreciated:
Corrag
Proust and the squid : the story an..."

I'm not familiar with any of these works, so unfortunately, I'm not much help here. I do, however, completely understand about checking out too many books :)

[Rita]

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who does that.

[Lisa]

Anybody know any good books on learning to speed read? It sounds like several of us could benefit from that skill. Hmmm...........maybe it would be a good group read.

[Sera]

I read a speed reading book some years ago. It's not that difficult to learn, but I found that it took away some of the pleasure from reading, because the focus is on comprehension and not the "feeling" that one gets from the story, if that makes sense.

I've also found that my reading speed naturually continues to increase over time, which is interesting to me.

[Cathy]

Laurie wrote: "I just picked up 4 books from the library and don't know which one to read first -- any comments on these will be appreciated:
Corrag
Proust and the squid : the story an..."

Laurie,
I loved Corrag I read it late April/early May. Here were my posted comments on this group's site in the finished book section: "I really enjoyed Corrag. I knew little of this book when I picked it up at the library. It was written in a very lyrical manner and it's hidden beauty continued to be revealed as the lifestory of Corrag is told by her.

Corrag, a gentle and kind imprisoned woman, has a life possessing many bittersweet memories. The reader is transported to Scotland and the beauty of this land as she retells her story and her knowledge of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692.

I really loved this one and I am sure I will be buying a copy for my personal bookshelf."

It was good historical fiction and I gave it a 5-star rating and was very touched by the retelling of Corrag's life. I highly recommend it.

[Cathy]

I started on my Kindle.

[Stephanie]

I started and I am really, really loving it. I can already tell you that this will be another top pick for 2011 from me. It is smart, witty, and tons of fun. I have about 50 pages to go, but I can give you a wholehearted recommendation.

[Linda]

Started listening to Kay Scarpetta #9 - . Different narrator that I've heard before took me a little to get used to.

[Lisa]

I'm reading and next up to bat is , both library ebooks.

[Donna]

I just finished Among Others . Morwenna is a precocious, 15 year old living in Wales and England in 1979 whose passion for reading, especially SF/F books helps her to forge social connections and move beyond a family tragedy. My favorite book so far this year! I just started Zoo City and Unbroken

[Barb]

Just started on my brand new Nook, and in print. I have to admit, I like the Nook more than I thought I would!

[Lisa]

Barb wrote: "Just started on my brand new Nook, and in print. I have to admit, I like the Nook more than I thought I would!"

Yay! I'm so happy for you. Which Nook did you get? I have the original with 3G and WiFi, but I have been drooling over the new "baby" Nook. It is so light and the 2 month battery life is a huge plus for me.

[Lisa]

DonnaR wrote: "I just finished Among Others. Morwenna is a precocious, 15 year old living in Wales and England in 1979 whose passion for reading, especially SF/F books helps her t..."

Donna, I also finished this week. It was a delightful book! I need to post my review in the group read folder.

I know you are new to the Bookmarks group. Welcome! If you look over the discussion board you will notice that we have set up folders for each issue of Bookmarks to discuss the books reviewed in that issue. If you don't see a thread started for a book, feel free to open a thread for discussion. We also have a group reads folder. I'd love for you to discuss your impression of Among Others in our group read thread for the book. Again, welcome to the group and I look forward to hearing more from you.

[Barb]

Lisa wrote:

Yay! I'm so happy for you. Which Nook did you get? I have the original with 3G and WiFi, but I have been drooling over the new "baby" Nook. It is so light and the 2 month battery life is a huge plus for me.

By the time I made the decision to buy, I kept hearing that the new one was due to be released soon, so I waited and got the new one. I know it's a bit smaller than the original, but having never used the original, I'm not sure what else is different.

[Linda]

Just started . The first 9 pages seem enough to let me know this will be one, fantastic read. Yeah!

[Lisa]

Linda wrote: "Just started . The first 9 pages seem enough to let me know this will be one, fantastic read. Yeah!"

I bet you won't be able to put it down.

[Meera]

I started yestery and am loving it. It really is an homage to classic sci-fi literature.

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "DonnaR wrote: "I just finished Among Others. Morwenna is a precocious, 15 year old living in Wales and England in 1979 whose passion for reading, especially SF/F bo..."

Thanks, Lisa!

[Betsy]

Hi Everyone,
I've started a new job and have been MIA for a while. I haven't finished any books but I did start The Hand That First Held Mine on audio and am enjoying it.

[Betsy]

Almost forgot - I also got an iPad and am anxious to start reading on it!

[Cathy]

I have begun Tinkers by Paul Harding for bookclub next week. I also started on audio.

[Barb]

I've just started on audio and I'm hooked already!

[Betsy]

Barb wrote: "I've just started on audio and I'm hooked already!"

I had never heard of Joseph Finder until just today when I was browsing at a library book sale. What a coincidence that you started this book today.

[LynnB]

Well, I was very much enjoying which is a book about books and authors, but I put it down for the afternoon to read my newest Bookmarks which now looks like a confetti organizer from all the little post-it flags I've put on it!

[Sera]

Barb wrote: "I've just started on audio and I'm hooked already!"

I read Finder a few years ago. He writes good thriller and suspense novels.

[Sera]

I started last night. It's ok so far. The story seems interesting, but I'm not a fan of the writing style.

[Barb]

Sera wrote: "Barb wrote: "I've just started on audio and I'm hooked already!"

I read Finder a few years ago. He writes good thriller and suspense novels."

Good to know, thanks!

[Patti]

Just started so far it is wonderful.

[Lisa]

I'm reading and also starting .

[Laurie]

I just started , and I'm enjoying it so far -- just a fun, slightly sardonic, quick read.

[Laurie]

Laurie wrote: "I just started , and I'm enjoying it so..."
Oh, and for more serious reading, I just started
, a biography of an extemely gifted maker of collages.

[Betsy]

Lisa wrote: "I'm reading and also starting ."

I just hear about Maine on the Books on the Nightstand podcast and put it on my TBR list. I look forward to hearing what you think.

[Betsy]

I started Richard Farrell's . It is the July pick for my F2F book group. I'm not a huge memoir fan, so wasn't really looking forward to reading it. Boy was I surprised. I can hardly put it down; it is mesmerizing.

[Sera]

Betsy wrote: "I started Richard Farrell's . It is the July pick for my F2F book group. I'm not a huge memoir fan, so wasn't really looking forward to reading it. Boy was I s..."

Looks like a good one, Betsy. Please continue to keep us posted. I love memoirs.

[Cathy]

I am just beginning . It has been sitting in my room too long and has a very cool see-through jacket where some of the lettering is on this and some is on the front cover. Summer is her and I am venturing into this cold setting of the story in the French Alps in celebration of my recent booking of a winter trip to Iceland in the fall. Yes, I know I need to read a book set in Iceland or by an Icelandic author. All in good time. I am open to any suggestions from those reading Norse literature.

[Lisa]

Cathy wrote: "I am just beginning . It has been sitting in my room too long and has a very cool see-through jacket where some of the lettering is on this and some is on the fr..."

If I recall, there is a chapter on Iceland in the book . Might be worth looking at to find out where to go in Iceland to be happy.

[Sera]

I just started on audio. Good so far...

[Cathy]

Lisa wrote: "Cathy wrote: "I am just beginning . It has been sitting in my room too long and has a very cool see-through jacket where some of the lettering is on this and som..."

Thanks Lisa. I just added it to the list. It looks interesting.

[Barb]

I just started reading I've read and enjoyed several other books by Nancy Thayer, so I'm anticipating a fun read.

[Betsy]

I'm starting by Wallace Stegner tonight. He's one of my favorites and this one is on my TBR book challenge list.

[Siobhan]

I have just started and can hardly put it down. This one really strikes a chord with me. Reminds me of although it is very different. The epistolary format is the same, and I am picking up the same bittersweet undertones.

[Sera]

I'm starting today.

[Lisa]

Sera wrote: "I'm starting today."

You won't get anything else done this weekend!

[Sera]

I'm afraid of that - starting reading it at lunch, and I'm hooked already.