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What book did you just start?
Sera wrote: "I just started [bookcover:11 22 63] and 
. Both are very good so far."Sera, I started reading
The Woman in White, I think in January, and even though I was enjoying the story, I stopped reading it. How is it going for you???
I'm not that far in. It's my lunch time read at work so I can't read too much each day nor every day, but so far I am liking it. How far in it were you when you stopped?
Betsy wrote: "Just starting 
"Let me know what you think of this one, Betsy. It's a hit or miss for most readers. I really enjoyed it personally. Plus, it's a quick read :)
I just started
Another heartwrenching book that tells the story of two families; one in India, one in the US. I'm really enjoying it. I think it is this author's debut novel
I have begun
on audio and I am reading
.
I finally got notified that
was available on audio from my downloadable library so started it today.
I started
for my F2F book group. My husband and I have nicknamed it Island of Mice, which has no relation to the content as far as I know, but gets us giggling every time we say it.
Becky wrote: "Yes I am starting 
"Becky, you devil dog, let us know how many times you blush!!
Betsy wrote: "Becky wrote: "Yes I am starting "Becky, you devil dog, let us know how many times you blush!!"
Somewhere (Facebook?) I saw "My husband has found 38 shades of gray."
Almost as funny as SNL's skit on the book last night.
Betsy wrote: "I'm starting 
tonight."I did like this one and loved
. Kate Morton is such a good writer of secrets and mysteries interwoven in such a lovely way that is so engaging. Check out her website "katemorton.com. It has interviews about her books and states that "The Distant Hours" on release this past March in Spain went right to number one. A new book is due out the end of this year. I need to go back and read
. Another good and similar type of read is
. Have you read any other Morton books or this one by Sarah Waters?
Cathy wrote: "Betsy wrote: "I'm starting tonight."I did like this one and loved
. Kate Morton is such a good writer of secrets and mysteries inter..."I haven't read any other Morton, but I did read Little Stranger and loved it. Thought I had tried another of hers too, but none of the descriptions are sounding familiar, so must not have.
I put Morton on hold for a bit because I own that one and was able to get
from the downloadable library and started that.
I began two books by Martin Dugard.....
and
. I am also listening to
on audio.
I'm reading
after having just finished
' which was a 5 star read for me.
Starting
. I've heard lots of good things about this one. Sera, was it you who only gave it one star? What didn't you like about it?
Hi, Betsy.I thought that it was foul and without merit. I felt that the author was trying to be both hip and high brow with his approach to this book, both of which failed to resonate with me. I realize that I am having an issue with certain present day novelists who feel that shock value and the heinous acts of people make for good storytelling. To me, it just shows a lack of creativity.
My apologies to anyone who reads and enjoy this type of writing and storytelling; I understand that there is an audience for these types of books, and my goal isn't to come off as judgmental. It's just not my cuppa.
is a horrifying novel and bad (very bad) things happen, but the writing is superb, and there is actual context so that the reader can try to make sense of the story and why the characters feel and act the way in which they do. After reading this book, I felt so many emotions that I am still working through my feelings a week later. After reading
, I felt angry and cheated. Mercifully, it was short and borrowed from the library.Nevertheless, I hope that you enjoy the book, Betsy. I would love to hear your thoughts when you are finished. Maybe you can change my perspective on this one :)
Sera wrote: "Hi, Betsy.I thought that it was foul and without merit. I felt that the author was trying to be both hip and high brow with his approach to this book, both of which failed to resonate with me. ..."
I can see what you are saying. It wasn't my immediate reaction, but it is on that borderline for me (after reading about half). I'll let you know when I am done. I'll post under the actual book discussion so we don't spoil it for a nyone else who might read it.
I started
tonight and
in the car today on audio.
Betsy wrote: "Sera wrote: "Hi, Betsy.I thought that it was foul and without merit. I felt that the author was trying to be both hip and high brow with his approach to this book, both of which failed to resona..."
Please do, Betsy. I was ok with the first half so I'm curious to see whether you end up having the same reaction as I did. I am hopeful that you don't, because I really want to "get" this one.
I started
on the kindle. It is not my usual type of read, but found it for $5 and change and decided to give it a chance. Ratings and reviews look fairly good.
Starting my dear friend's 30th novel...
I've been listening to
on audio. I'm about 3/4 of the way through and still on the fence as to how I feel about this one.
Cathy wrote: "Betsy wrote: "I'm starting tonight."I did like this one and loved
. Kate Morton is such a good writer of secrets and mysteries inter..."Loved the quirkiness of House at Riverton -- very different from the others.
Betsy wrote: "Started 
on audio tonight."Just finished reading this one -- intriguing plot, with an interesting venture into topics such as nature vs nurture and other psychological issues, if you choose to pursue them.
Becky wrote: "starting 
"I recently read this one and look forward ot hearing your thoughts on it.
I'm in Bermuda for 6 days. My favorite part of getting ready for vacation is picking out which books to take. I brought a mix of electronic books and traditional. I'm back into
and am just starting
because I got from the library. Other traveling companions:
,
,
,
, and
. And that's just the paper ones.
Betsy wrote: "I'm in Bermuda for 6 days. My favorite part of getting ready for vacation is picking out which books to take. I brought a mix of electronic books and traditional. I'm back into [bookcover:The Dista..."Nice picks - I really enjoyed Lemon Cake.
Betsy wrote: "I'm in Bermuda for 6 days. My favorite part of getting ready for vacation is picking out which books to take. I brought a mix of electronic books and traditional. I'm back into [bookcover:The Dista..."I love Kate Morton, but I did enjoy the dark and chilling tale of "Blacklands", too. Have a wonderful vacation!
I just started
on audio. Good so far...
Ooh, I love Kate Morton's books, and I also loved Lemon Cake -- enjoy your reading and trip :)I just started Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West
. What an interesting pair of women.
Laurie wrote: "Ooh, I love Kate Morton's books, and I also loved Lemon Cake -- enjoy your reading and trip :)I just started Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West [bookcover:N..."
Looks good, Laurie. Let us know how it goes.
I started the YA book
. I think it was in the most recent "Bookmarks" and got a good review.
I just started Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West [bookcover:N..."That's on my TBR list too.
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I have this one on my TBR - looks good.