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[Jamaie]

I'm about 5 chapters into . I am really liking it...I'm thinking I'm going to see several different stories in one book that are going on during an event.

[Cathy]

The Shadow Year: A Novel by Jeffrey Ford

[Jaime]

I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plot doesn't sound interesting to me at all and it's not something I would ever typically pick up to read. So many people I know have raved about it, though, that I thought I would give it a try. It remains to be seen if I actually stick with it!

[Cathy]

I'm just starting Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. I've heard such good things about it, I'm really looking forward to it!

[Kathryn]

Jaime wrote: "I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plot doesn't sound interesting to me at all and it..."

Keep us posted on what you think. I, too have read rave reviews, but the storyline of any of his books just don't interest me....

[Patti]

I am with you Jaime. I am on my third attempt to read this book.

[Melissa]

The first 50-60 pages are very slow. Once the character of Lisbeth gets going, it is fabulous and goes very quickly.

[LynnB]

Melissa wrote: "The first 50-60 pages are very slow. Once the character of Lisbeth gets going, it is fabulous and goes very quickly."

Totally agree -- those first 50-60 are killers. Then the story gets good.

[Patti]

Okay I am going to give it another try. Thanks you guys!

[Melissa]

Cathy wrote: "I'm just starting Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. I've heard such good things about it, I'm really looking forward to it!"

I've been listening to this book during my commute and absolutely love it. I'm an Anglophile, anyway, and the dry humor really appeals to me. The reader does a wonderful job.

[Patti]

I just put this on my list for the library.

[Stephanie]

Jaime wrote: "I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plot doesn't sound interesting to me at all and it..."

Stick with it! I started it once and took it back to the library and was prodded into reading it again. After wading through the first 50 or so pages, I discovered a wonderfully written, literary mystery. I just finished it and can't wait to read the next two books. It is graphic at times (the original title is Men Who Hate Women) so be prepared.

[LynnB]

I'm reading the classic The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories by Sarah Orne Jewett.

[Jaime]

Stephanie wrote: "Jaime wrote: "I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plot doesn't sound interesting to me..."



Ooooo, didn't realize that about the title! It is getting better. For me, it got better shortly after the introduction of Lisbeth Salander's character.

[Patti]

Jaime wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Jaime wrote: "I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plot doesn't soun..."

I am past page 50 and still struggling to connect with any character. Am I hopeless?

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I started Broken for You . Wow, it's interesting. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get into it at first, but after the first few chapters it really grabbed me.

[Rita]

Patti wrote: "Jaime wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Jaime wrote: "I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plo..."

Keep going, I think it picks up around page 70 or so

[Betsy]

I just started reading
Still Alice
for my July book group meeting. It's about a 50 yo Harvard professor who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. It's like watching a train wreck - upsetting, but I can't pull myself away. One of my greatest fears is getting Alzheimers, so this is really pushing my buttons.

[Melissa]

Betsy wrote: "I just started reading
Still Alice
for my July book group meeting. It's about a 50 yo Harvard professor who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. I..."

After witnessing my mother's losing battle with Alzheimers, this is one topic that I can't deal with in literature.

[Patti]

Betsy wrote: "I just started reading
Still Alice
for my July book group meeting. It's about a 50 yo Harvard professor who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. I..."

I read this a few months ago and it had a profound effect on me. I will be interested to know what you think.

[Lisa]

I loved "Still Alice", but it definitely made me paranoid.

[LynnB]

I'm starting Guernica: A Novel tonight.

[Cathy]

On audio I have begun

On Beauty by Zadie Smith.

[Sue in FL]

On audio I just began Homer and Langley by E.L.Doctorow.
I am reading Claude and Camille by Stephanie Cowell.
sue in fl

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Cathy wrote: "On audio I have begun

On Beauty by Zadie Smith."

Cathy, your cat is the identical twin to mine I am sure. Every time I see a post by you it startles me, haha!
I'm reading A Suitable Boy

[Stephanie]

Patti wrote: "Jaime wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Jaime wrote: "I just caved and started reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Honestly, the plo..."

Keep going! I was really sucked in around page 100. I know that is still fifty pages to go, but I really think this series is worth it. I hear each book gets better and better.

[Stephanie]

I started Hidden Wives which is a really fantastic first novel by Claire Avery about a polygamist sect. It is a surprising page-turner with characters you root for from page one. I am really enjoying the book.

[Cathy]

Sue in FL wrote: "On audio I just began Homer and Langleyby E.L.Doctorow.
I am reading Claude and Camille by Stepha..."

I did "Homer and Langley" on audio last month and really enjoyed it. It was our bookclub selection for June. Hope that you enjoy it and would be happy to hear your thoughts on it.

[Kathryn]

I just started The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry and have the audio of Still Alice by Lisa Genova while quilting tomorrow...

[Kate]

In The Garden Of The North American Martyrs: Stories

Not sure where this came from (Swaptree? Goodwill? Yard sale?) but I am really enjoying it. Makes me want to try to write a short story. I finished Such a Pretty Fat (Jen Lancaster), started wandering around the house looking for my next read, and stumbled on a gem.

[Sue in FL]

I am starting Mudbound by Hilary Jordan and on audio I am beginning Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson.
sue in fl

[Lisa]

Kathryn wrote: "I just started The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry and have the audio of Still Alice by Lisa Genova while quilting tomorrow..."

You're in for a treat with both of these books. They're wonderful!

[Lisa]

Sue in FL wrote: "I am starting Mudbound by Hilary Jordan and on audio I am beginning Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson.
sue i..."

I'm almost finished "Major Pettigrew", and I'm loving it!

[Betsy]

I've just finished up some rather heavy and thought provoking books, so I just started The Fixer Upper: A Novel by Mary Kay Andrews as a break. Mary Kay Andrews is one of my guilty pleasures; her books are always entertaining and quick.

[Laurie]

LynnB wrote: "I'm reading the classic The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories by Sarah Orne Jewett."

Let me know what you think -- I bought this book a couple of years ago and just remembered I have it in a stack of "to be read" books :)

[Laurie]

I'm 4 chapters into The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow and am also starting Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns to the Sea by Linda Greenlaw.

[Betsy]

After reading so many great comments here about The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, I started it today.
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

[Jaime]

Betsy wrote: "After reading so many great comments here about The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, I started it today.
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox [bookcover:The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox|250..."


Betsy, I read this a few months ago and would love to know what you think of it once you're done! I remember it being a bit of a page-turner for me.

[Kathryn]

Betsy wrote: "After reading so many great comments here about The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, I started it today.
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox [bookcover:The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox|250..."

Ohhh, sounds very good...I ordered it from the library...

[Becky]

I read Vanishing Acts with another book group & we all liked it.

I started A Thousand Days in Venice
this week & so far I like it.

[Lisa]

Esme is Excellent!

[Lisa]

I'm reading:

Mary: A Novel by Janis Cooke Newman - Very good so far!

Double Cross (Alex Cross, #13) by James Patterson

[Melissa]

I just started
I am pleasantly surprised at how much I like it.

[NancyL]

Betsy wrote: "After reading so many great comments here about The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, I started it today.
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox [bookcover:The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox|250..."

I just found this book at Barnes and Nobel for $2.99

[Stephanie]

I am reading:

(on audio)

I like to have MANY books going at once so I can read to my mood.

[Deeradcliffe]

I am reading ARK which is the sequel to Flood by Stephen Baxter. I read Flood last year and enjoyed it. I am also reading The Overton Window by Glenn Beck on my Kindle, I like Glenn Beck and so do my two kittens, We listen to his radio show at 7 an each weekday morning. Dee

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I'm reading One Day

[[deleted user]]

Sara wrote: "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
I was looking forward to this, since I like thrillers and strong female protagonists.
Really didn't like it.
Not a fan of "locked room mysteries"
Brutality was not what..."

The second was was more brutal in my opinion. It's usually not my cup of tea, but I am going to read the third one because I like the characters and want to see what happens.

[NancyL]

Thanks, Sara and Christine. There are so many other books on my "to read" list, I'll just skip those.

[Patti]

I agree Sara. I didn't care for this book at all. I realize that I am in the minority.