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[Kimberly]

Lauren wrote: "Reading Apple Turnover Murder definitely a comfort read. I'm still working on Mozart's Last Aria"

I've had Mozart's Last Aria on my list for ages.

[Chrissie]

Lauren, what do you think of Mozart's Last Aria? would it appeal more to a mystery enthusiast or one wishing to learn more about Mozart? Does "still working on" imply that you are not really enjoying it?

[Lauren]

No Im enjoying Mozart's Last Aria but because of the length its taking me a longer time to finish then some of the other books I've read lately. But I haven't gotten quite to the mystery part yet, but it would appeal to Historical Fiction readers most definitely and to Mozart lovers. I'm sure once I get to the mystery part it will pick up a little more, I'm only in chapter 4.

[Chrissie]

Lauren wrote: "No Im enjoying Mozart's Last Aria but because of the length its taking me a longer time to finish then some of the other books I've read lately. But I haven't gotten quite to the my..."

Thanks for explaining. Pls let me know what you think of it. I have heard that it does tell about Mozart's life and family relationships. that is what interests me.

[Chrissie]

Lauren wrote: "No Im enjoying Mozart's Last Aria but because of the length its taking me a longer time to finish then some of the other books I've read lately. But I haven't gotten quite to the my..."

I have heard that it does tell about Mozart's life and his family relationships. That is what draws me.

[Jennifer]

Finished Truly, Madly and liked it so much I added the rest of the series to my already ridiculous currently-reading/next up list.

Current reads:
April 1865: The Month That Saved America
Death of a Man
Compromised
Jolie Blon's Bounce
The Drop
The Winter Garden Mystery
Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal
Strictly Dishonorable and Other Lost American Play

Next up (added as I finish the above...):
Murder With Puffins
As The Pig Turns
Death by Diamonds
My Favorite Witch
It Takes a Witch
Friday Mornings at Nine
Nothing to Lose
The Hunting of the President: The Ten-Year Campaign to Destroy Bill and Hillary Clinton
The Eleventh Man
Four of a Kind: A Novel
Crocodile on the Sandbank
Colorado Dawn
Deeply, Desperately
Absolutely, Positively
Definitely, Maybe
A Vintage Affair
Not Quite Dead Enough
The Help
The House at Tyneford: A Novel
Murder Your Darlings
Kitty Foyle
The Paris Wife
11/22/63
The Ghost and the Dead Deb
The Rose Garden
What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal
And Bright Young Things . Phew!!!

[Darkpool]

Yikes!!! over what period of time do you expect to finish that shedload? (and man, there look like some goodies in there. Watch out, Mt TBR!!!)

[Tim]

I've started with the audiobook of The Cat Who Walks Through Walls. I also own (and have read) the paperback version, but this is my first time with the audiobook. It's an odd book since the story takes a turn out of nowhere part way through. It ends up feeling like two books in one. That said, I still quite like it and I love the titular cat, Pixel (who is barely in the book).

[Jennifer]

Darkpool wrote: "Yikes!!! over what period of time do you expect to finish that shedload? (and man, there look like some goodies in there. Watch out, Mt TBR!!!)"

Probably a couple months. I was going through my books picking out the next "batch" and I kept hitting "can't wait to read this" books! Sigh!!!

[Lauren]

Going to start The House at Tyneford: A Novel sounds like my kind of story a "downton abbyish" kind of story.

[Beth]

i am reading , i am sooo into this book! im loving it, the characters just make you fall in love with them and make you want to read more and more! i dont want to stop reading!

[Aoibhínn]

Right now I'm reading Blue Sky Days by Marie Landry. I got it free as one of those read & review things. I'm 5 or 6 chapters into it so far and it's pretty boring. the novel is not very well written and its meant to be a YA romance novel but the main characters who are 19 & 22 talk like their in their 60's! And if that wasn't bad enough, the love story is far too unrealistic, so I'm finding it very hard to connect with the characters. I think this is one novel where I'm definitely going to struggle through it.

[Lauren]

Finished The House at Tyneford: A Novel loved it - now reading Bunheads

[Bette]

Jennifer wrote: "Darkpool wrote: "Yikes!!! over what period of time do you expect to finish that shedload? (and man, there look like some goodies in there. Watch out, Mt TBR!!!)"

Probably a couple months. I was go..."

Boy Jennifer, I salute you! That is some line-up of books. It would take me forever (unless they were all so good I couldn't take my nose out of them.)

[Bette]

Beth wrote: "i am reading , i am sooo into this book! im loving it, the characters just make you fall in love with them and make you want to read more and more! i dont want to s..."

Hi Beth, glad to see a friend here :)

[Bette]

Greetings, all. I am new to this group so I'm just going to jump in with my current read. I am reading Girl in Translation it was our local book club pick and while we have had a few duds, this book is terrific. I love the story and the voice is absolutely believable. Started last night but only 20% into it right now (you can tell I read on a Kindle)

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Welcome to the group, Bette! Take a look around, and join in on the threads.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Welcome, Bette! I adored Girl in Translation. It was one of my favourite reads last year.

[Jennifer]

Just finished one. Death of a Man . This is a true story about the death of the writer/editor Charles Wertenbaker, by his widow, the writer Lael Tucker Wertenbaker. Unusual for the time (early 1950s) he insisted on being told the truth about his illness and making his own decisions about his final days, and his wife manages to support him in this utterly without becoming subservient or losing herself in the process. The writing is lyrical and reminiscent to me of Capote or Hellman. I read this because Garson Kanin (who also co-wrote "Adam's Rib" for Tracy and Hepburn) wrote a play based on this book which I read recently and which impressed me.

[Kim]

I've just started listening to an audiobook version of Anne Bronte's Agnes Grey, which is wonderfully narrated by Emilia Fox. I'm also reading and loving Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier. One thing about du Maurier - she did not write the same book twice.

[Chrissie]

I am listening to Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness. I am enjoying it immensely. The sarcasm is oh so funny, the British tone amusing. I am learning stuff. I didn't know the Boers settled in Kenya!

I finished In the Time of the Butterfliesand here follows my review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Chrissie]

Welcome, Bette.

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Kim wrote: "I've just started listening to an audiobook version of Anne Bronte's Agnes Grey, which is wonderfully narrated by Emilia Fox. I'm also reading and loving Mary Anne by Da..."

I look forward to both reviews, Kim. I've read neither book, and I agree that du Maurier is hard to typecast.

I'm going to start The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno today for my Mt. TBR challenge.

[Kimberly]

I finished 3 stars, 3 stars, 5 stars since I last posted.

Now I'm reading which I'm halfway through. John Green is an entertaining author, and I'm also starting plus I'm working on my re-read of .

[Bette]

Kimberly wrote: "I finished 3 stars, 3 stars, 5 stars since I last po..."

Kimberly - you are a reading machine! Wow, so impressed. I am thinking about reading Snow Child so I'll be watching for your review.

[Bette]

Currently reading Girl in Translation - now 70% done and have to say this book is so well done - the author is very believable in the voice and thoughts of an eleven year olf girl. Definitely a page turner.

[Jennifer]

Just finished another one (33 to go in this batch!)--Compromised which I really enjoyed although in a couple of places some expressions that were clearly anachronistic jerked me out of the story somewhat.

[Kimberly]

I finished it was a great read that had me laughing for most of the book. The characters, their conversations and mannerisms remind me of my friends and I. 4 stars :)

[Lauren]

Finished Bunheads it was a cute book and I'm looking forward to seeing how they adapt it for tv. Next up I'm starting The Killing Game

[Laurel]

I am just beginning to read Jessica Mitford's "The American Way of Death." . I am fascinated with the industry of death, its depraved indifference to the departed's family, the billions of dollars they collect-all feeding off the bereaved. Can't wait to finish!

[Kimberly]

I read last night and I loved it! Such a good YA read...creepy at times but good.

Now I'm reading ( I love the cover!) which I was sent to read and review from the author. I'm about 10% in and it's really good.

[Chrissie]

I just finished Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness. I loved it. I highly recommend it. I was doubtful that it could be as good as the same author's book Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, but it was. Here are my reviews on both books: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

I have already begun listening to The Art of Racing in the Rain! I love it. I hesitated to read this book when my last curly coated retriever, Skye, was very, very old. Now I have Oscar and I can read this book. ;0) I know, I know it's schmaltzy......

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "I just finished Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness. I loved it. I highly recommend it. I was doubtful that it could be as good as the same author's book [book:Don't Let's..."

I just added both of those books to my to-read list, thanks (my to-read list is getting bigger and bigger).

[Candy Aya]

I'm currently reading :) fifth installment of Gallagher Girls~~! I'm loving it and I'm almost finish with it. ^^

[Chrissie]

Gundula, both are great, I am sorry to say for your bending TBR shelf. I understand perfectly how difficult it is to have so many books that must be read.

Nice that you enjoyed my review. Thank you very much for telling me!!!!

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Chrissie, I can't believe I didn't know there was a second Alexandra Fuller book! I loved the first one and now can't wait to read the second.

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "Gundula, both are great, I am sorry to say for your bending TBR shelf. I understand perfectly how difficult it is to have so many books that must be read.

Nice that you enjoyed my review. Thank y..."

The fact that you gave both five stars clinched it for me, I had to add both of them.

[Chrissie]

Lee, this is actually her third. I haven't read Scribbling The Cat. Could that be as good as these? It is not about her family, but it is a memoir. So nice you liked the reviews!

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Is it really? Wow, I'm so out of the loop! I'll have to check out the third one as well. I think she's a terrific writer.

[Chrissie]

Lee, Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness is her third, but it is about her family and therefore it is best to have read Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight first. That is what I think, at least. They do not HAVE to be read together, but you really come to understand the family. And the mother! And the colonial attitude and.....

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I've just ordered it from the library. Hopefully I will be reading it by next week!

[Chrissie]

Wonderful, Lee. Wait till you find out what happens. My mouth is zipped. Things keep happening all through the book. Right to the very end.

[Bette]

Chrissie wrote: "Welcome, Bette."

Thanks, Chrissie. Comfort books are right up my alley - after writing all day, I really read to relax and I hate when I have to keep flipping back to determine which character is talking, or who did what to whom. Actually now that I think of it, comfort books are probably just any type of well-written book.

[Bette]

I loved Racing in the Rain - I probably picked it up because of the dog on the cover, but it was the story that urged me to buy it. I just finished Girl in Translation last night - it was a great read 5 stars for me.

[Jennifer]

Just finished The Drop . I do love Harry Bosch and this was one of the best. (32 to go!)

[Chrissie]

Bette, may I ask? What do you write on all day? Curious me. I love this group, the members are THE BEST, and they even let weirdo-me partake. I usually like quite discomforting reads. Discomforting reading grabs my mind and give ME comfort.

[Darkpool]

Jennifer wrote: "Just finished The Drop. I do love Harry Bosch and this was one of the best."
Love Harry, tho I'm only up to #3. So comforting to know I still have many more to read in the series.

[Aoibhínn]

I decided its about time I started reading more classics so yesterday I started
reading by Emily Bronte.

[Carol]

I'm reading On the Island.

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Ellie wrote: "I decided its about time I started reading more classics so yesterday I started
reading by Emily Bronte."

One of my favorites. :)