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What book did you just start?
I've watched some of the show. My husband is a fan, but I watch sporadically. It's pretty good though.
I don't get Showtime, but they ran the first season on CBS a couple of years ago. I liked the show a lot, but I have trouble with watching violence so the network (scrubbed) version was better for me. Unfortunately, they never ran it on CBS after that first season.
Starting yet another book! A friend gave this rave reviews and it gets one of the highest cumulative scores on Goodreads I've seen (4.40). So far I am really liking it. These Is My Words
Betsy wrote: "Starting yet another book! A friend gave this rave reviews and it gets one of the highest cumulative scores on Goodreads I've seen (4.40). So far I am really liking it. These Is My Words [bookco..."
People love this book! I have to find a way to work it into my reading prior to year's end.
Becky wrote: "I am reading 
"I'm interested to see how you like it. I've been hearing good reviews of it.
LynnB wrote: "Becky wrote: "I am reading "I'm interested to see how you like it. I've been hearing good reviews of it."
love it so far, about 1/2 way in
Laurie wrote: "I've just started Canada, by Richard Ford
. Oddly compelling so far."OOOOOh, I really want to read this one. I'm going to try to get it on audio from the library.
I just started The Name of the Rose
. I think that it fantastic so far but I'm only about 75 pages in.
Becky wrote: "Started 
"Oh, another one on my "next-reads" list -- let us know what you think. I need to start prioritizing this way-too-big list of to-reads :)
Linda wrote: "
"I really liked this YA read. I'll be watching for your review.
I just started
on my kindle. The second mystery entitled "To the Grave" was practically nothing on Amazon and this one was reasonable, too. They both look pretty good.
Two of my wait listed books became available today. I doubt I'll get through them both in the two weeks I get them for, but I'll give it the old college try!
Betsy wrote: "Two of my wait listed books became available today. I doubt I'll get through them both in the two weeks I get them for, but I'll give it the old college try
I just started
. I didn't think I was interested, but it seemed like all my friends were reading it! And it was available at the library (well through a wait list). So I'm diving in.
Visiting the low country, so appropriately just started
for my book club selection.
I started
yesterday and I can't put it down. I'm half-way through and completely engrossed.
Sera wrote: "I just started The Age of Miracles on audio. It's off to a great start."I'm up to pick for our January book group read. I think this is going to be it. Let me know if it's a good one for discussing.
Betsy wrote: "Sera wrote: "I just started The Age of Miracles on audio. It's off to a great start."I'm up to pick for our January book group read. I think this is going to be it. Let me know if it's a good on..."
Will do, Betsy.
Kathy F wrote: "Reading some Southern Lit 
"I loved this book. It was wonderful on audio.
Sera wrote: "Kathy F wrote: "Reading some Southern Lit "I loved this book. It was wonderful on audio."
Finished it in one day. The written version was great also! I just order
another book by Tom Franklin.
Kathy F wrote: "Sera wrote: "Kathy F wrote: "Reading some Southern Lit "I loved this book. It was wonderful on audio."
Finished it in one day. The written version was ..."
Oooooo, let me know how this one is.
I just started Family Happiness
. It's written from a 70s, feminist perspective. It's decent so far, and I can feel the suffocation and loneliness of the main character, Polly.
Sera wrote: "Kathy F wrote: "Reading some Southern Lit "I loved this book. It was wonderful on audio."
I liked it a lot too!
Kathy F wrote: "Just started 
by Patrick deWitt. Now on to a western!"I jus picked this one up at a library so keep me posted.
Picked up 2 books from the library -- can't decide which to read first: the novel The Absolutionist or the biography Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness. I'll probably end up starting both and reading snatches intermittently unless one proves to be a book I can't put down. :)
Haven't posted my books in a bit, but I'm finishing up
and
; I'm a bit into
. I'll be starting
tonight.
Kathy F wrote: "Just started by Patrick deWitt. Now on to a western!"I can't say I am a big Western fan, but this book was the first book I read this year and I was not disappointed. I really liked it and hope you enjoy it, too.
It looks like a lot of good books have been read during my absence. I'll be watching for reviews of
. I have it downloaded on my Nook and need a nudge to open it up. I'm currently reading
. It is an upcoming read for two of my face to face book clubs. It is very compelling. I'm also reading
. I'm finding it surprisingly well-written and motivating. Jillian Michaels is not just a personal fitness trainer; she also delivers a powerful message on building character and a satisfying life.
Lisa wrote: "It looks like a lot of good books have been read during my absence. I'll be watching for reviews of . I have it downloaded on my Nook and need a nudge to open it u..."I actually have
on my Amazon Wishlist. It looked great when I had read about it, and I am glad to see that it doesn't disappoint.
Sera, I came across Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life while browsing my library e-book collection. It sounded good, but I didn't have high expectations, because so many self-help books regurgitate the same old "positive attitude" platitudes. Michaels voice, her self-help assessments, and combination of attitude and action have really resonated with me at critical juncture in my life. I will probably purchase a hard copy of this so I can refer back to it.
Lisa wrote: "Sera, I came across Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life while browsing my library e-book collection. It sounded good, but I didn't have high expectations, because so many self-help books r..."That's great! I'll have to check it out.
Laurie wrote: "Picked up 2 books from the library -- can't decide which to read first: the novel The Absolutionist or the biography Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness. I'll probably end up starting bot..."I have been plagued lately with a similar issue, getting too many downloadable library books at the same time. I can't renew them, and I can hardly finish anything in 2 weeks anymore. I was also reading and enjoying The Absolutionist, but then my turn for Gone Girl came up, so I've shifted to that one. I feel like I have book ADD lately.
Betsy wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Picked up 2 books from the library -- can't decide which to read first: the novel The Absolutionist or the biography Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness. I'll probably end ..."I hear ya'! I didn't have enough trouble keeping on top of physical books from the library now, I do it with e-books, too. Yaaaarg!
I just started
. I've been wanting to read this author for a long time. So far I am really liking it!
Patti wrote: "I just started . I've been wanting to read this author for a long time. So far I am really liking it!"I loved his book
Peter Hamill's works look interesting. I've added these two books to my list.
Based on everyone's praise and the bestseller list I started Gone Girl. It is good.
I just started
, which I see is a Bookmarks Selections in the latest edition. Pat, I downloaded
yesterday, and can't wait to start it. It also received a Bookmarks Selection in the Sept/Oct 2012 issue.
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Oh, I completely get the difference!
We the Animals becomes a more difficult read as it goes on so if you weren't comfortable with the material at the halfway point, you probably made the right choice in putting it aside.
The Dexter series is great. I loved the first one, but thought that the second one was average. I do own the 3rd and would really like to get it to a some point. Have you watched the TV series at all?