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[Candace]

I'm reading "when you were mine" I gave up on "say when" for the moment couldn't get into it....

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "I am dumping The Dark Side of Love. Don't waste your time on this terrible book.
Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Gundula, I thought it was terrible. I gave up after more th..."

I don't think I'll bother buying the book in German then (maybe I can find a library version in German to give it a try, but if you found it that terrible, I don't want to spend money on it). I did have the English version out from the library last year and could not get into it at all (but because it was a translation, I wondered wether that had something to do with it). But I definitely don't want to buy such a mega-tome, so I will wait until I can find a freebie in German (that way, if I hate the book, I will not feel bad about dumping it).

[Chrissie]

Gundula, don't waste your time or money.

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "Gundula, don't waste your time or money."

I just read your review, and I think I will not bother (does not sound interesting at all, more like a gratuitously violent gore-fest).

[Tiziana]

I'm reading,"The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared" I'm enjoying it so far. I love how the writer plays with his words while telling this unusual tale.The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared

[Chrissie]

Gundula, this was so disappointing. I figured I would at least learn about Damascus and Syria, even if I didn't like the story.

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "Gundula, this was so disappointing. I figured I would at least learn about Damascus and Syria, even if I didn't like the story."

I was hoping that as well, sigh.

[Jennifer]

Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights me. I finished Brava, Valentine last month and it had a holiday family dinner meltdown scene that was so funny and riveting I couldn't have stopped reading it long enought to take my hand off a hot burner. Picked this one up last week and it was simply delightful.

The Wedding Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel another good outing in this series, which, for the uninitiated, tends to alternate between historicals based on the ancestors of the current characters and books about the current characters. It's an interesting approach to a series and the books are thoroughly enjoyable.

The Paris Wife I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would, given that I think Hemingway was a misogynistic ass.

Her Highness, the Traitor. I always enjoy Higginbotham but I liked her earlier four better than this one. (But I'm fed to the teeth with the Tudors, and in fact wouldn't have read this if H hadn't written it.)

Currently reading:

Maid in Waiting, which is book 7 in what is probably my all-time favorite series and a RARE reread for me, One Day, which I'm having a hard time caring about, and closing in on the end of Kitty Foyle, which for you old-movie buffs out there is the book on which the Ginger Rogers film was based.

[[deleted user]]

Still reading "Looking for Peyton Place" by Barbara Delinsky and "High Five" by Janet Evanovich

[Diane]

Jennifer wrote: "Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights me. I finished Brava, Valentine..."

Jennifer, I loved The Paris Wife; I read A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition after it which was a great companion read for it. I was certain that in spite of Hem's being an ass as you say (I hated him for what he did to Hadley) that she was the true love of his life. And she certainly fared better than he in the long run.

[Jennifer]

Diane D. wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights me. I finished ..."

No question there. She seemed to wind up quite happy, and moreover at peace with the Hemingway years, which is a lot more than some people manage with young marriages gone wrong early.

[Chrissie]

Diane D. wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights me. I finished ..."

Diane, do you recommend these two to me? And which first?

[Chrissie]

I have been busy - with books. I finished three:

Storming Heaven is a MUST read!!!!
Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
A great love story and real historical events.

Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation
Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
A book that should be obligatory for all.

Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery: A Novel
Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
For those who enjoy novellas.

There are all short reviews. I promise!

Now I have begun the audiobook: Comedy in a Minor Key
and the paper book: The Distant Land of My Father I soooo hope it will be a better evocation of Shanghai during WW2; Farewell Shanghai really disappointed.

[[deleted user]]

Just started on Kindle "How to Love A Princess" by Claire Robyns and in paper back "High Five" by Janet Evanovich

[Aoibhínn]

Earlier I finished reading by Mary Shelley. This novel turned out to be nothing like what I was expecting. I was expecting a generic horror story about a monster but what I got was so much more complex, it's actually quite a philosophical story really. I was extremely surprised and impressed by the actual story itself. I really enjoyed this book and I'm happy I finally got around to reading this classic. My full review is here.

I'm planning to read by Janet Evanovich next.

[Jennifer]

I'm the one who just read them, and yes I would. Viola is YA and there's a second book in the series I haven't read yet. Brava valentine IS the second book in THAT series so I'd start with Very Valentine if you are going to go that route. The context from the first book is really necessary to have the second book pack its punch.

[Tiziana]

Ellie wrote: "Earlier today, I finished reading by Anne Rice. The Witching Hour is an extremely long novel, 1207 pages, but don't let that put you off reading as once you open..."

I noticed you just finished reading, The Witching Hour and wanted to ask if you plan on reading the next two books? I'm really interested in reading it too but not sure if I'm up to reading the three. I keep adding more and more books to my ever growing tower of books and feel so guilty adding more.

[Chrissie]

Many think Comedy in a Minor Key is special. Well, they can explain that to me! I beg to differ.
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I have begun True Grit, a good old Western! I am attracted to the vitality of Mattie Ross. This is supposed to be a really good story.

Both are audiobooks.

[Tracey]

I just finished Dracula (via the Craftlit podcast), and it was incredible. I miss it already. I can't recommend it highly enough.

On the Kindle, I also just finished a two-part series by Alex Beecroft about elves with spaceships planning an invasion of earth - and believe me, that description worried me deeply, but it was terrific. Really!

Nanowrimo started today (oh help!!!), so I am about to start the founder Chris Baty's No Plot No Problem. It can't hurt.

Can I count this post toward my 1667 words for the day?

I didn't think so...:P

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Good try, Tracey!

I'm reading Death at La Fenice for a reading challenge, and will start The Man Who Was Thursday for a group read.

[Chrissie]

Is somebody in this group reading The Distant Land of My Father. I would like to talk to somebody about it. I cannot remember if it was someone in this group or another! I am loving the parts in Shanghai. Great historical fiction.

[Chrissie]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Distant Land of My Father
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Will start tomorrow Lost Names: Scenes from a Korean Boyhood, another book about life under Japanese occupation, but this time in Korea. Biographical.

[[deleted user]]

Just started on Kindle "Spare Change" by Bette Lee Crosby and "Lonely Hearts" by Amanda Stephan

[Gabriella]

I am reading Devil at My Heels: A Heroic Olympian's Astonishing Story of Survival as a Japanese POW in World War II by Louis Zamperini.

[Beth]

I am reading ...soooo good so far!!:)

[Sarah]

I'm reading Deep in the Heart, by Staci Stallings. I'm absolutly in-love with this book. There are no words to express my feelings towards it. I can't wait to finish, or even just get a few pages further into it, but that's gonna have to wait--life is calling me.

[Chrissie]

I finished Lost Names: Scenes from a Korean Boyhood
Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I would classify this as a young adult book.

I will start: The Gypsies
Why? Because it is about a Belgian boy of 12 who left his family to live with gypsies for 10 years. He must have something to say about gypsy life! And since I live here in Belgium I should read this book.

[[deleted user]]

Sarah wrote: "I'm reading Deep in the Heart, by Staci Stallings. I'm absolutly in-love with this book. There are no words to express my feelings towards it. I can't wait to finish, or even just get a few pages f..."
I absolutely loved that book. I cried so much through it. I hope you love it too.

[Sylvia]

I'm reading Reizen zonder John: Op zoek naar Amerika and I learn a lot about the American history and put a lot of new books on my wishlist I want to read. For instance: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration.
I'm also enjoying The Teacher of Cheops on my Kindle app. It's pure fiction about the reign of pharao Snefru and his son Cheops, the great pyramid builder.

[Chrissie]

I have finished True Grit
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I cannot think of anybody who would fail to enjoy this book. I promise you, you will laugh and keep laughing until it is over.

Now I will start I am Forbidden

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by Janet Evanovich this morning. Stephanie's adventures still make me laugh after 11 novels. There are so many hilarious and witty scenes in this book. But I have to admit I was a bit annoyed by Stephanie in this book. I just wish she'd finally choose between Joe Morelli and Ranger! http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I'm reading by Kate Morton.

[Diane]

Chrissie wrote: "Diane D. wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights me. I finished [bookcover:Brava, V..."

Sorry I just saw this, Chrissie - but no it was not me who recommended to you.

[[deleted user]]

Just started on Kindle, "Broken" Kimberly Reeves and "Hot Six" by Janet Evanovich in paper back

[Chrissie]

Diane D. wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Diane D. wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights me. I finished [b..."

Diane, I was asking you if you thought [book:The Paris Wife|8683812] and A Moveable Feast would be good for me. These replies certainly do get confusing.

Why doesn't the link work?!

[Chrissie]

I simply could not stop listening to I am Forbidden. A very good book, that will keep you thinking.
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I will now start Butterfly's Shadow. If I understand correctly, it is sort of a continuation to Puccini's "Madame Butterfly". Could it be as good as The Pure Land, which I absolutely adored?! I will give you my review of that too in the hope that someone will read it. It is so very good: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Kimberly]

Starting and

[Diane]

Chrissie wrote: "Diane D. wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Diane D. wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Finished four this week:

Viola in Reel Life -- everything I read by this author delights ..."

Oh in that case - YES The Paris Wife followed by A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition (this specific edition) would be good for you. Provided you are interested in Ernest Hemingway and all his pals/writers (F. Scott Fitzgerald, etc.) and that era in Paris and the time.

Wanted to let you know that I got the Fanny Stevenson book from the library. Haven't started yet though.

[Chrissie]

Diane, Fanny's life is quite amazing. Thanks for the help with the books about Hemingway. I just wonder when I will ever get around to them.....

[Diane]

Chrissie wrote: "Diane, Fanny's life is quite amazing. Thanks for the help with the books about Hemingway. I just wonder when I will ever get around to them....."

LOL, understood how there's a challenge getting to all our books :)

[Chrissie]

I finished The Gypsies
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now starting: The Phantom of the Opera
The musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber was fantastic, so I have to read the book!

[Lisa]

I'm both liking and struggling through White Teeth for my next book club book, and today I got from the library what will probably be my next two books, The Fault in Our Stars and The Woman Who Died a Lot, and I also got out another book, Let's Bring Back: An Encyclopedia of Forgotten Yet Delightful, Chic, Useful, Curious, and Otherwise Commendable Things from Times Gone By, and I'm still reading The Emperor of All Maladies and I'm also about to read Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-This-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Crumbles, and More and Practically RAW: Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make, and a bunch of picture books, and and and. No wonder I'm on overwhelm. And then there are more books packed up in the queue.

[Sarah]

Becky wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm reading Deep in the Heart, by Staci Stallings. I'm absolutly in-love with this book. There are no words to express my feelings towards it. I can't wait to finish, or even just get..."

I loved it very much, no tears, only one book has made me cry and that was only because she was there throughout all four books and died of cancer, but it inspired me so much. I'm buying this one so I can book mark my favorite pages.

[Kimberly]

I finished Major Pettigrew's Last Stand giving it 2 out of 5 stars but I appear to be in the minority. I liked the British humor and the tackling of interracial couples, but, with the exception of Mrs. Ali, didn't really LIKE or care about anybody else. I've started The Fault in Our Stars. Really enjoying it so far.

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Kimberly wrote: "I finished Major Pettigrew's Last Stand giving it 2 out of 5 stars but I appear to be in the minority. I liked the British humor and the tackling of interracial couples, but, with the exception of ..."

I didn't care for it all that much, either, Kimberly. Parts of it, I thought, were pretty good, and the rest of it wasn't.

[Diane]

I thought Major Pettigrew's Last Stand was pleasant, nothing exciting, but an ok read.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Last night I started a super fluffy book. It's too soon to see if I'll continue with it but I'm always a sucker for these ugly duckling stories. Elegance

[Lee, Mod Mama]

And I've decided that if I do nothing else before the end of the year, I'm clearing off my currently reading shelf which has 6 or 7 titles on it, mostly non-fiction! I don't know how that happened!

[Chrissie]

Finished The Phantom of the Opera/ Nah, not my kind of book. I have read 100 pages of The Visible World. This is disappointing too. The writing is disjointed and unclear. If you are curious about the history of Czechoslovakia during WW2 there are much better books, like Madeleine Albright's Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948. I hate it when I run into boring, bad books.

[Janice]

Just finished . If you like memoir, this is a great one. A tale of hardship, finding oneself and forgiveness. A comfort read in the sense that the author is able to come to terms with all of his past. Brought me to tears. Beautifully written.

[[deleted user]]

Just started "Seven Up" by Janet Evanovich and "the Beast Loves Curves" by JS Scott
Finally! A romantic,erotic book of a woman my size and a gorgeous billionaire who finds her attractive