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[Aoibhínn]

I've finished by Christopher Moore earlier today. The plot was quite thin but there were tons of funny scenes that made me giggle and snicker (it wasn't funny enough to make me laugh out loud). However I got bored with this book pretty quickly. The humour was just so repetitive that it started to get on my nerves after a while and the jokes just stopped being funny. I didn't like the second half of the book as it just got too far-fetched and stupid. I really struggled to finish it.
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm a couple of chapters into by Diane Chamberlain.

[[deleted user]]

Finishing up "My Kind of Christmas" By Robyn Carr
And just started a short Holiday story, "Must Love Santa" by Nina Bruhns

[Andrew✌️]

I'm Finished "Smut: two unseemly stories" by Alan Bennett and now I'm reading "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", definetely a more comfort read!
Completely different genres.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I started The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton but something about her writing does not appeal to me.

[Chrissie]

Lee, sometimes it is so hard to figure out what it is that bugs you with an author's writing! And then other authors you can love how they write, but then the book fails anyhow! What a hard job being an author is!

What is happening on the dog front?

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I know she is a popular author but I'm still not a fan. I read another of hers and it didn't grab me.

On the dog front, we attempted an adoption of young adult dog who was being fostered. It didn't work out. We met her and loved her but she wasn't a good fit for our family. We're waiting until after the holidays when things settle down again.

[Tim]

I'm just finishing the audiobook version of The Hobbit (I thought I should re-read it because of the film) and Rob Inglis does a great job, although it took a bit for me to warm to his style. I also just started an e-book version of The Stark Munro Letters.

My next audiobook is Trapped by Kevin Hearne.

[Chrissie]

Lee, that is too bad that the first dog didn't work out. Waiting until after the holiday is a very good idea. You want to have the time to do this properly. Good luck! I am happy for you. I am sure you will be a great family for the dog to come to.

[Lisa]

Lee, I agree with Chrissie. Wait until after the holidays. Some shelters won't even adopt out their dogs and cats right before holidays.

I hope the next dog is a perfect fit!!

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Thanks, I'm not in a rush so I think it's a good idea to wait. I'm sure there will be tons of surrendered dogs after Christmas.

I think I'm going to ditch the book I was reading and instead start Tell the Wolves I'm Home.

[Chrissie]

I adore the writing of Colum McCann. WOW! Here is my review of Dancer: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
A word of warning. The subject matter is not going to fit everyone.

I have begun
The Professor & the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity & the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. How come so many people liked this book? Its topic seemed rather boring, but having listened to several chapters, I concur. It reads like fiction. It is interesting and exciting. You are pulled in immediately.

[Kimberly]

I'm reading

[Darkpool]

Super Finn, which I have bought for my great-nephew for Xmas, so I'm reading it before I wrap it up... Also I've finally started Twin Spica, Volume: 01 after Jeannette's recommendation of the series back in March - loving it so far! I'm still going with Katherine, up to halfway now, and I also have The Colour of Tea on the go for a group read. I love the cover - makes my mouth water.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I did end up starting Tell the Wolves I'm Home and it's AMAZING! Love it!

[Chrissie]

Yup, The Professor & the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity & the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester is indeed very good, but short! I will definitely be reading more by him. His writing and narration makes non-fiction engaging.
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am going to try and stick in the free, 45 minute long audiobook that I got from Audible: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by none other than Arthur Conan Doyle. It is a Christmas story so I must read it before Xmas. I LIKE getting free presents from Audible!

The book I will really be starting is Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. I figured I had to listen to this before "They Have Killed Papa Dead!": The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance, which deals with Lincoln's death! So I am doing an intensive Lincoln study for Xmas.

I cannot recommend No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt more highly! This is also by Goodwin.

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Just started reading, "License to Love: Holiday Box Set" by Kristen James

[Kimberly]

I'm reading and

[Brenda]

Kimberly wrote: "I'm Starting ."

The length scares me, but I hope to read it soon.

[[deleted user]]

Just started "An Outlaw's Christmas" by Linda Lael Miller in hardcover

[Chrissie]

I am on a Lincoln binge. Finished the monstrously long but highly acclaimed biography:Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

and am continuing with "They Have Killed Papa Dead!": The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance. I enjoy reading this after the other. I know who is who and recognize what is going on! I guess I have actually learned something from the first book!

[Aoibhínn]

I finished by Diane Chamberlain yesterday morning. The Good Father is a gripping, touching and thought-provoking read. The three main characters are Travis, Robin and Erin and each of the chapters in the novel is narrated by one of these characters. Some of the chapters do jump from the present to the past but I thought the story was still easy to follow. Some parts of the story were very unrealistic and far-fetched and the ending of the novel was a bit of a letdown as I thought it was very predictable. It really seemed like the author had rushed out an ending just to make a deadline. I gave this one 3 stars.
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm about to start by Sanjay Gupta. I heard this novel is going to be turned into a TV series similar to ER. It sounded like a TV show I'm be interested in watching so I decided to read the book.

[Chrissie]

I definitely recommend reading firstTeam of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln followed immediately by "They Have Killed Papa Dead!": The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance

My review of the latter: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Recently I linked to my review of the former.

Now I need a book with a completely different setting and theme. I need to know what I will think of The Reader. Some think it is great; others abhor it.

[Jennifer]

I'm about 2/3 through The Four Ms. Bradwells: A Novel which I'm both enjoying yet feel like I'm slogging through.

Finished Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet and Not Quite Dead Enough earlier this week. Enjoyed both.

[Chrissie]

I very much enjoyed The Reader
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Campbell Scott is a good narrator!

Tomorrow I better listen to the freebie I got from Audible: A Christmas Carol.

[Chrissie]

I just could not finishThe Garden of Evening Mists. Here is why: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Please, I want a good book now! I will try the audiobook The Sheltering Sky

[Aoibhínn]

I finished by Sanjay Gupta yesterday morning. I really enjoyed this novel. It is actually very similar to ER. At times during reading this book, I did feel like I was reading an ER script just with different characters! The plot was interesting, gripping, well-developed and well-written. The medical lingo was easy to understand.The characters were interesting, vivid and well-developed. My only gripe about this novel was that I would have liked to learn more about what happened to the characters at the end of the novel.
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm a few chapters into by Liane Moriarty. Great book so far!

[[deleted user]]

Just started on Kindle, "Long Time Coming" by Edie Claire and "To The Nines" by Janet Evanovich in paper back

[Kimberly]

I'm reading and I'm loving it.

[Kimberly]

I'm going to start and

[Chrissie]

There is a quite a bit to think about in The Sheltering Sky, set in Morocco, but.....
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I have changed my mind a million times about whether I should read A Fine Balance. Audible changed their rules, now selling all books even the very long ones for one credit. So I bought it. What if they change their rules again! I hope it is not too depressing. I am satisfied if there is just a little, teeny bit of hope or some humor or just something to lighten it. So I am off to India now. I love learning about different places and cultures.

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Just started "Ten Big Ones" by Janet Evanovich

[Aoibhínn]

I've finished reading by Liane Moriarty. I really loved this novel! The plot was very intriguing, compelling and well-written with an interesting and unique premise. I loved the author's writing style. The story was very funny and some parts were quite touching and made me want to cry. The characters were all well-developed, vivid and believable. I found it easy to relate to Alice and the other characters. I was unable to put this book down for long. I was desperate to find out what was going to happen next! I gave it 5 stars!
My full view is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I'm about to start by Kate Alcott.

[Lisa]

I'm loving The Paper Doll Museum. It's definitely so far a comfort read for me, despite some scary content. Great for women 50+, I think. ETA: But I would have loved it as young as 12, I think.

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Finishing up "Long Time Coming" by Edie Claire on my Kindle and just starting "Eleven On Top" by Janet Evanovich in hardcover

[Renee]

I'm reading A Modern Witch by Debora Geary. I am having so trouble with it though.

[Lisa]

I just finished The Paper Doll Museum which was a great comfort read. My next book I'll have in hand tomorrow: Kinsey and Me: Stories. I'm also reading art books, cookbooks, and picture books. And after Kinsey and Me I'll be reading City of Women.

[Chrissie]

Lisa, City of Women is on my to read list! Many say this book is special. I can't wait to hear what you say about it.

[Lisa]

Chrissie wrote: "Lisa, City of Women is on my to read list! Many say this book is special. I can't wait to hear what you say about it."

Chrissie, I'm reading it for my real world book club in March, but Diane and I are doing a buddy read via email starting 2/1; we usually try to stay in sync when possible. I think I'm going to love the book. I hope so.

[Chrissie]

Lisa: That is so funny. In Europe one writes 1/2 and you write 2/1! But I understood. Have fun doing that with Diane. IF I knew I could read slowly, I might join you.......but I know I cannot do that!!!

[Diane]

I am looking forward to City of Women with Lisa. :)

[Chrissie]

Diane, that will be fun!

[Lisa]

Chrissie, Good point. Yes, I know that. So, I should have used the name of the month here! February 1st.

[Lisa]

Diane D. wrote: "I am looking forward to City of Women with Lisa. :)"

Me too!

[Chrissie]

I finished A Fine Balance, and I do recommend it! There is humor mixed in; without it you would sink. You are enveloped in another time and place. The characters become your friends. Yes, they are beggars, maimed, poor and destitute.
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Now I am reading The Map of Lost Memories: A Novel, which is set in Cambodia. I hope to learn a bit about the Khmer Civilization (9th through the 15th Centuries) wrapped in a fun adventure story lead by a strong woman protagonist. What will characterize this book most: culture, feminism or adventure?

[[deleted user]]

Just started "Invisible Tears" on my Kindle by Agigail Lawrence

[Madhavi]

I have two books in the TBR List. Started with the second one :)

1. Making of Prince of Persia - John Mechener
2. Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth - James.M.Tabor

[Chrissie]

Finished: The Map of Lost Memories: A Novel
My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
A fun action novel, but not terribly much about the Khmer Empire, so not really what I expected.

I will start Sacred Hunger. This Booker Prize-winning work by Barry Unsworthy is about England and the slave trade.

[Aoibhínn]

Yesterday I finished reading by Kate Alcott. I really enjoyed this novel. It was very hard to put it down. I loved all the historical details about the Titanic and its survivors. I liked this unique take on the Titanic disaster. Not many books about the Titanic sinking feature the aftermath of it and how survivors try to deal with what happened and move on. I gave it 4 stars!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


I'm also about to finish by Janet Evanovich and make a start on by William Peter Blatty.

[[deleted user]]

Reading "Silent Tears" on Kindle and "Twelve Sharp" by Janet Evanovich in hard cover

[[deleted user]]

Reading "Silent Tears" on Kindle and "Twelve Sharp" in hard copy