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[Lisa]

Chrissie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Chrissie, Over where?"

I meant under the comments below my review of Anya."

Oh, okay.I've been there. :-)

[Amy]

I'm a few pages from the end of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Steig Larsson) and it is NOT a comfort read. Several friends whom I trust gave it four or five stars, but I'm not loving it...

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Amy wrote: "I'm a few pages from the end of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Steig Larsson) and it is NOT a comfort read. Several friends whom I trust gave it four or five stars, but I'm not loving it..."

I haven't read it either because it's not my idea of a "comfort" read. But, a lot of people really like the books! It must be a good read for them. :)

[Lisa]

I liked The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo once I got past the first 40 or so pages, but it's not one of my comfort reads.

[Chrissie]

Here is this discussion again of what is a comfort read......... Anya isn't a soft cuddly book, but it is comforting if you want to be forced out of your own mundane stupid little problems. I just thought I would flag a warning.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I found the entire Stieg Larsson series to be comfort reads for me. I love mysteries and thrillers.

[Chrissie]

Comfort Reads DO need uplifting moments aven if the story is difficult. A Blessing on the Moon certainly fills that bill! It is in fact both surreal, gruesome and very, very funny. Right smack in the beginning you AND Chaim, the main character, are surprised to discover that he is dead. All the Jews in town are dead! If anything Chaim is more surprised than the reader is. Yes it is surreal, the rabbi has been turned into a crow! And the dead and the living can talk, but not to each other, well not usually. Just sometimes. And the moon has disappeared. Have the Jews stolen it? They did both disappear at the same time, a living Christian is quick to point out. And the pigs are worried. They have alot to discuss; with the Jews gone it looks pretty dark for them. Christians eat pork!!!! Overall this seems so far to make a difficult subject bizarre and funny without belittling the horrible that has happened. I will write my thoughts as I read, but I promise no spoilers.

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "Here is this discussion again of what is a comfort read......... Anya isn't a soft cuddly book, but it is comforting if you want to be forced out of your own mundane stupid little pro..."

I think the whole question is, is something a comfort read for you. If something is a comfort read for you, then you should (if you want to) post a link in appropriate thread. There are books in some of the threads that I would personally not consider comfort reads and I know I've added books that I find comforting, but others might not.

[Chrissie]

Gundula , you are absolutley right. We all have to speak from our own pov. Nevertheless, it cannot hurt to flag a warning since I KNOW that my definition isn't the most typical. ..... although I am NOT alone!

[Maria]

Last Sunday I finnished read book "The Flying Carpet To Baghdad" by Hala Jaber. Today I just finnished read book "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. And now I just start reading book "Small island" by Andrea Levy.

[Kathy]

I can tell you what I'm not reading yet, Mockingjay. Amazon is on my bad, bad list right now.

[Manybooks]

Kathy wrote: "I can tell you what I'm not reading yet, Mockingjay. Amazon is on my bad, bad list right now."

Has it at least been sent, or is it suddenly not in stock? I've had that happen with books I've pre-ordered before and it's a pain.

[Kathy]

Gundula wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I can tell you what I'm not reading yet, Mockingjay. Amazon is on my bad, bad list right now."

Has it at least been sent, or is it suddenly not in stock? I've had th..."

I just received it a few minutes ago, Gundula, so at least I now have it. Apparently, Amazon didn't treat it as a special release, which I thought they would. Next time, I will do what I usually do for a book I'm looking forward to and go to the bookstore.

[Manybooks]

Kathy wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I can tell you what I'm not reading yet, Mockingjay. Amazon is on my bad, bad list right now."

Has it at least been sent, or is it suddenly not in sto..."

I've notice that sometimes, if you complain loudly, the universe seems to listen. Glad you've got your book.

[Darkpool]

Just started And One Last Thing ...this morning, and enjoying it very much. Molly Harper has a very sharp sense of humour.

[Lisa]

Kathy wrote: "I can tell you what I'm not reading yet, Mockingjay. Amazon is on my bad, bad list right now."

Yeah, I went with an independent bookstore at 9 in the morning when they opened. I'm so glad I did. Even paying 1 day shipping at Amazon wouldn't have gotten it to me until the 25th, and would have cost more than paying full price to the independent store.

I loved and admired the book, but I'm seeing opinions all over the place, which I do understand. I hope you like it Kathy. And avoid the reviews!!! I rarely flag anything but I've flagged 3 reviews for the most major spoilers you could ever believe. I'm sure Goodreads will put spoiler alerts on those, but then there are all the others I haven't read!

[Wendy]

Since I'm on bed rest this weekend, I thought I'd see if I could make my way through Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset. I haven't yet read any of the books. Figure I should see what all the fuss is about now that I don't have to wait for another book to come out. LOL

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Literary Feline wrote: "Since I'm on bed rest this weekend, I thought I'd see if I could make my way through Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset. I haven't yet read any of the ..."

Hope you are feeling better soon!

[Kathy]

Thanks for the heads-up on the reviews, Lisa.

[Angelika]

Well I wouldn't classify it as a "comfort read" but I'm on the second book of the Jill Kismet series, Hunter's Prayer by Lilith Saintcrow. started it yesterday and I'm already halfway through. It's UF and well written and the first book got me out and buying the rest of this series as well as her Dante Valentine series.

[Lisa]

Kathy, You're welcome. I'm really glad I didn't read them until after I'd read the book.

I just started How to Buy a Love of Reading and it looks like it has potential to be a comfort read.

[[deleted user]]

I finally picked my book, and it looks like it might be a weird one. I am starting The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

[Kathy]

Christine wrote: "I finally picked my book, and it looks like it might be a weird one. I am starting The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake"

I'll be interested to hear what you have to say about this one. I thought it looked rather interesting in the book store.

[Wendy]

Jeannette wrote: "Hope you are feeling better soon!"

Thank you, Jeannette! I only managed to get the first book in the trilogy read. I hope to get to the other two early this next month. I'm currently reading a nonfiction book called What We Have. I'm nor sure yet how much of a comfort it will be. It is good though.

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Wendy, I missed it that you were sick. Poor you! Take care and get better.

[Chrissie]

I am reading A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir. Through humorous and gripping narrative, the author speaks of her own life behind the Iron Curtain. She speaks of fishing and mushroom hunting and coming of age and death.... All is depicted with real emotion, both humor and sadness. It is great! I have read about half.

[[deleted user]]

I am reading (finally) a lovely book of short stories by Doris Lessing, with paintings by Anne Robinson:



I bought this book about 20 years ago and it has been sitting on my shelf ever since. Every now and then I take it out to look at the pictures, however.

I think it was originally meant to be a gift for someone, but it is so beautiful I must have decided not to part with it.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I've just started The Lonely Polygamist. How's that for a title? It certainly intrigued me enough to order it from the library.

[Silencio]

Cecelia Ahern - Thanks for the Memories

Seems like a good book

[[deleted user]]

Continuing my journey through Japan, I'm reading Japanland: A Year in Search of Wa.

[Aizel]

Jeannette wrote: "Supermaqui wrote: "im reading AGAIN the Harry Potter Book 7.. just want to freshen up and be prepared for the movie!!:)"

I need to do that, too! :)"

You should :) i want to feel again the excitement in the last installment thats why :)

[Aizel]

Silencio wrote: "Cecelia Ahern - Thanks for the Memories

Seems like a good book"

Hi Silencio! yes, a very good one.. i also recommend to you Love, Rosie! a very touching story also from cecilia ahern :)

[Chrissie]

I am still reading A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir, although I am almost done. It is amazing, definitely a four or five star book.

[Silencio]

supermaqui wrote:
Hi Silencio! yes, a very good one.. i also recommend to you Love, Rosie! a very touching story also from cecilia a..."

Thank you, if you say that one is also nice, surely I'll read it too :)

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Jo wrote: "I'm reading The Girl Who Played with Fire"

And?? What are you thinking so far?

[Chrissie]

I finished A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir, which got 4 stars, and have now begun The Accordionist's Son. I hope it is as good as the last book!

[Cheryl]

Wow Lee that is a grabbing title (msg 2000) - at 602 pp though I don't think I want to try it. I'd be curious to hear if you feel empathy for the character (the blurb doesn't make him seem likable).

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Cheryl, at first I wasn't sure if I would have empathy for the main character either but I actually do. I'm about half way through and I'm really enjoying it.

[Susan]

I just got Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. I was at the library picking up the new Danielle Steel and the librarian held it up and said it was for me and I'm not embarrassed to tell you, I screamed! Everyone stared at me of course but I've been waiting forever to read the final in the trilogy!!!

[Manybooks]

Susan wrote: "I just got Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. I was at the library picking up the new Danielle Steel and the librarian held it up and said it was for me and I'm not embarrassed to tell you, I screamed!..."

Who cares if everybody stared. There are a few books I've been wanting to read where I would scream too if they became available at the library!!

[Cheryl]

tx Lee, I'm addingThe Lonely Polygamist to my to-read :}

[Lisa]

Susan wrote: "I just got Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. I was at the library picking up the new Danielle Steel and the librarian held it up and said it was for me and I'm not embarrassed to tell you, I screamed!..."

So funny. I understand completely. I hope that you enjoy it.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Cheryl wrote: "tx Lee, I'm addingThe Lonely Polygamist to my to-read :}"

I hope you like it. The characters are quite interesting but the book definitely has a mood and it isn't a happy one, it's realistic.

[Cheryl]

tx for the info. Lee :)

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Couldn't resist... had to start the second Larsson book. I think I'm going to have a sleepless night!

[Mary]

I've just started Unfinished Desires: A Novel. It's about a girls' boarding school in the 50's.

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I'm reading Rogues' Gold though don't think much of it and wouldn't recommend it. It's a shame because I love the Elizabethan period and like historical mysteries as a rule but this one is just boring. Am going on with it in the hope that it gets better and that there are some more historical bits. Finished Glass Houses which I loved.

[Chrissie]

Lydia wrote: "I'm reading Rogues' Gold though don't think much of it and wouldn't recommend it. It's a shame because I love the Elizabethan period and like historical mysteries as a rule but this ..."

Please explain what are the characteristics of "Elizabethan" literature. Thank you.

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Unfinished Desires: A Novel seems interesting, adding it to my wishlist.

Well, this is Elizabethan London - dirty, plague-ridden and really interesting! Elizabethan just means during the reign of Queen Elizabeth the first. Hope that helps, Chrissie.

Finished Rogues' Gold now. It got a little more exciting in the middle and towards the end - crime, chasing and such - but still not up to much.

Reading a whole bunch of books now, some for longer periods than others. Started Terrier and continuing with these:
The Ladies' Loos: From Plumbing to Plucking, a Practical Guide for Girls which is a nice easy, dip-in-and-out-able read.
True to the Trefoil
The Tale of Applebeck Orchard nice premise, but book feels rather infantile. Persisting, but have abandoned hope of reading more of the series.
Set in Stone
The Selected Letters of Louisa May Alcott more intellectual than I expected, tough going... May abandon it.
Half/Life: Jew-Ish Tales from Interfaith Homes Fairly tough going, varies.

Also just started on The Wish House, Night Shift and The Bad Beginning - can't remember reading it in full so going to reread.

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I am going to start The Kitchen House