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[Betsy]

Karen wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just started "
Me, too, Karen. I am less than 100 pages in and already have a sense of foreboding for trouble bet..."

I'm putting a folder for it under the Buddy Reads. See you there! I'm about halfway through.

[Linda]

[LynnB]

Currently I'm reading short stories by Sherman Alexie, Ten Little Indians and a US Civil
War novel Spy Lover, The: A Novel. And I'm still reading (bit by bit) Jerusalem: The Biography...

[Becky]

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[Juniper]

i just began reading Etta and Otto and Russell and James, by Emma Hooper. i am only just a little ways in but, so far, it seems to be reminding me of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - similar type of tone/style. it's a debut novel.

[LynnB]

Currently I'm reading Someone Knows My Name (historical fiction) and still working on Jerusalem: The Biography (interesting non-fiction, but s-l-o-w!!)

I've read a few others since I last posted, but nothing exceptional. Just a cozy mystery or two and Lord of the Flies, I think.

[Linda]

Starting I Said Yes to Everything: A Memoir

[LynnB]

Just started a short re-read, The Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

[LynnB]

My newest start is A Very Long Engagement which is WWI historical fiction. It was a best-seller in France when it came out in 1991. It looks like it will be a good read.

[Juniper]

i am reading one of the longlisted women's prize for fiction books right now: All the Birds, Singing, by Evie Wyld. i'm not sure about it, nearly ⅔ of the way in. anyone here read it already?

[LynnB]

I just started The Sound and the Furry. Great humor in this series narrated by the dog, Chet. If you love animals, humor and detective stories, give this series a try (though start with #1).

[Linda]

God'll Cut You Down : The Tangled Tale of a White Supremacist, a Black Hustler, a Murder, and How I Lost a Year in Mississippi

[Karen]

I just started what a great read!

[Karen]

Betsy wrote: "Karen wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just started "
Me, too, Karen. I am less than 100 pages in and already have a sense of foreboding f..."

Betsy wrote: "Karen wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just started "
Me, too, Karen. I am less than 100 pages in and already have a sense of foreboding f..."

Betsy where is buddy reads?

[Juniper]

i am reading Adult Onset, by Ann-Marie MacDonald. i have heard it's not out in the US until the new year. macdonald's 1st novel was an oprah selection ages ago, Fall on Your Knees, and is a fantastic book! :)

[Betsy]

Karen wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Karen wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just started "
Me, too, Karen. I am less than 100 pages in and already have a sense o..."

There's a separate discussion board here called Bookmarks Buddy Reads. I put a folder in there for The Paying Guests. If you can't find it, There is a search feature for the group in the upper right section of the page. If you put Paying Guests in there, it should pop up

[Linda]

God'll Cut You Down : The Tangled Tale of a White Supremacist, a Black Hustler, a Murder, and How I Lost a Year in Mississippi

[LynnB]

I just finished a large, slow NF book, so I am going with some short books for now:

Grass Soup by Zhang Xianliang
and
The House at the End of Hope Street: A Novel by Menna van Praag

[Cathy]

I started on audio. This is a light accounting of the magic of this well-loved movie. It is quite enjoyable to hear Cary Elwes, otherwise known as Wesley, reading this book. Many other notable voices from the movie contribute to this audio production. A very enjoyable outing so far!

[Linda]

Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: The New Mitford Novel

I need some fiction in my life.

[Victoria]

Linda wrote: "Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: The New Mitford Novel

I need some fiction in my life."

I got that as an ARC thru Goodreads in the summer. I even went and borrowed book #9 in the series from the library in anticipation of reading it (I had read up thru #8 a long time ago). But I couldn't get into it. Not sure if it was just too long away from the series or if I'm just played out with Father Tim and Cynthia. But I really loved the beginning of that series, I thought it was magical - and it is not at all the typical type of book I read.

[Linda]

Victoria wrote: "Linda wrote: "Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: The New Mitford Novel

I need some fiction in my life."

I got that as an ARC thru Goodreads in the summer. I even went and borrowe..."

Victoria, I've been retired more than 10 years now, but the original series helped me detox on my commute home from a day of teaching. They were wonderful to listen to. With each new volume I felt as if I was returning to old friends.

I didn't care so much for her Father Tim volumes that came after Mitford, but she is still a pleasant read.

[LynnB]

I'm reading the YA Code Name Verity and also a short NF memoir of Chinese labor camps, Grass Soup .

[Teresa]

"Code Name Verity" is one of my favorite books! I hope you enjoy it, too.

[Teresa]

Just started "I Shall be Near to You" by Erin Lindsay McCabe and loving it.

[Juniper]

i just started The Beekeeper's Apprentice, by Laurie R. King -- looking for something a bit fun, so i am hoping this fits the bill.

[Betsy]

Becky wrote: "& "

Becky, did you ever finish this one? It's getting a lot of buzz and praise and today is a Kindle deal. I'm feeling sort of done with the dystopian, futuristic genre. Is this one enough for me to overlook those feelings?

[Linda]

Started listening to South of Broad Unabridged on CD Author of Prince of Tides

[Sera]

I've been listening to Everything I Never Told You on audio and enjoying it very much.

[LynnB]

Though I'm not a big sci-fi fan, I'm reading The Martian . With over 40,000 ratings and 4.35 stars, I was expecting it to be fantastic. So far, however (and I'm only to page 30), it has me puzzled as to how it can be rated so highly. The writing is very juvenile at times. It is readable, however, so I'll keep going. Hopefully it improves.

[Betsy]

Started Station Eleven on audio today. Pulls you in right away.

[Sera]

LynnB wrote: "Though I'm not a big sci-fi fan, I'm reading The Martian. With over 40,000 ratings and 4.35 stars, I was expecting it to be fantastic. So far, howe..."

I have heard that readers enjoy it because of how much fun it is.

[Sera]

Betsy wrote: "Started Station Eleven on audio today. Pulls you in right away."

Good to know, Betsy. I need to line up my next round of audio books.

[LynnB]

Sera wrote: "I have heard that readers enjoy it because of how much fun it is. "

I'm about 2/3 the way into the story now and it's grown on me! I found it was just the first 30 or 40 pages that were bothering me. Then I got interested. I hope the ending holds up (probably will get time to read it later tonight).

[Juniper]

i just started Hild, by Nicola Griffith. has anyone here read it already?

and - ha!, about The Martian - i just bought that for my dad for christmas - it seems right up his alley. a couple of GR friends really loved it. sorry it's not going better for you, lynn.

[Karen]

I just started

[Sera]

Jennifer wrote: "i just started Hild, by Nicola Griffith. has anyone here read it already?

and - ha!, about The Martian - i just bought that for my dad for christmas ..."

I have Hild on my TBR. Keep me posted :)

[Sera]

Karen wrote: "I just started "

Loved this. I hope that you enjoy it, Karen.

[Betsy]

I just started The Good Soldier for my book group. It is our classic selection for the year.

[Karen]

Sera wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just started "

Loved this. I hope that you enjoy it, Karen."

I'm loving this book Sera! The pages can't turn fast enough for me :)

[Betsy]

Started NOS4A2 on audio. It's read by the actress Kate Mulgrew and she is phenomenal. The only flaw in her reading is that the book is partially set in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and she wasn't coached on how to say some of the words with local pronunciations. Since it's where I live, I can't help but be a little annoyed each time she pronounces things incorrectly.

[Betsy]

LynnB wrote: "Though I'm not a big sci-fi fan, I'm reading The Martian. With over 40,000 ratings and 4.35 stars, I was expecting it to be fantastic. So far, howe..."

Has it gotten any better? It's on sale for $3 on Kindle and I've heard good things about it, but my reading tastes are pretty aligned with yours, so...

[LynnB]

Betsy wrote: "Has it gotten any better? It's on sale for $3 on Kindle and I've heard good things about it, but my reading tastes are pretty aligned with yours, so..."

It did get better, Betsy. I still don't think the writing was fantastic , but I did enjoy the storyline after the first 35-40 pages or so (maybe 3 stars from me). A bit entertaining for a change of pace from my usual reading. For $3 I might go for it.

[LynnB]

Currently reading The Town Beyond the Wall by Elie Wiesel, and when it's finished (today), I am starting The Earth and Sky of Jacques Dorme by Andreï Makine.

[LynnB]

And I just got from the library this afternoon, and am starting, The Secret History of Wonder Woman which is more like a biography/background on the creator of Wonder Woman. It looks interesting.

[Miriam]

Betsy wrote: "Started NOS4A2 on audio. It's read by the actress Kate Mulgrew and she is phenomenal. The only flaw in her reading is that the book is partially set in New Hampshire and Massachuset..."

I read the book and it was fantastic. I imagine the audio version must be great too.

[Nancy]

I'm just starting my first entry in the Book Riot Read Harder Challenge with written by someone under 25.

[LynnB]

I'm starting 2015 with a mystery/thriller, A String of Beads by Thomas Perry. Enjoyable read for the holiday! Happy New Year!

[Juniper]

i have just started The Antagonist, by Lynn Coady. so far, it's really grabbed my attention! :)

[Miriam]

I just started The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson. He is an excellent writer and makes the 50"s come alive.