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[Lisa]

I'm going to start The Art of Racing in the Rain for a book discussion. It's been on my list for a long time because it's been recommended to me by a few friends. I'm worried that it's going to depress me but I'll try it.

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Lisa wrote: "I'm going to start The Art of Racing in the Rain for a book discussion. It's been on my list for a long time because it's been recommended to me by a few friends. I'm worried that it..."

I really liked that one! I hope you enjoy it.

[Chrissie]

Jeanette, THAT makes me happy. That you see him looking at you!!!!!!!!!!! i am smiling.

[Lisa]

Thanks, Christine. Me too.

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Chrissie wrote: "Jeanette, THAT makes me happy. That you see him looking at you!!!!!!!!!!! i am smiling."

Me, too. He's got a great face, a wonderful head!

[Pamela]

I liked The Art of Racing in the Rain, it is a little sad, but I hope that won't let that stop you from reading this one.

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "Christine and Jeanette, for me the photo is blurry, but I have rotten eyes. I am hoping other people can see sweet Oscar!! Woof!"

A very cute picture, but I still think that the avatars are smaller than they used to be. Say "woof" back to Oscar for me (what does he like to read, I swear that Kipper used to read the newspaper, he wanted to do everything we did, and he actually did eat my homework once, I think he was jealous of the essay I was writing).

[Chrissie]

Lisa, I have to hear YOUR opinion of The Art of Racing in the Rain. We very often agree..... I am too careful to give it a chance. Now if I had a library...... but I have said that a million, trillion times!

[Chrissie]

All of you, I am such a sucker for people who think Oscar is HANDSOME!!! MWAH and hugs all around.....

Gundula, I put a message to Good Reads Feedback about the avatar size, but no one else seems interested. The thought went down the drain. I don't have the will to fight for something that seems only to be of interest to a few. GR has many members and it is logical that the majority must rule.

If you want a wonderful dog book to read to kids or dogs, look they like sitting next to you being told a story just as much as kids do, then check out Boswell's Life of Boswell. Marvelous for kids and their parents too. I promis you. Also for kids and dogs, pay attention now, you simply MUST read Kiss for Little Bear or any of the wonderful Little Bear books by Else Minarik. This button cannot find them all......

[Manybooks]

Chrissie wrote: "All of you, I am such a sucker for people who think Oscar is HANDSOME!!! MWAH and hugs all around.....

Gundula, I put a message to Good Reads Feedback about the avatar size, but no one else seem..."

I will check out these books, thanks. And, I swear that Kipper could actually read (but, I am biased, of course).

I agreed with the avatar size and I think I actually posted some messages as well, but as you said, nothing was done about it.

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I think I've read posts about the avatar size, too. At the time the GR team claimed that they had made them bigger. Oh, well, they do look smaller again, but at least I could follow the link back to see a bigger version of Chrissie's (Oscar's) picture. :)

[[deleted user]]

A perfect read for Halloween?

[Lisa]

Chrissie, So far, and I'm not very far into it but, I LOVE The Art of Racing in the Rain. Perfect for those of us who love dogs. And, there is much humor, which I know is important to you. I'm just on page 48 but I'm tempted to already recommend it to you. I'll wait 'til I'm done though. I don't have that much time to read so it may be quite a few days from now.

[Chrissie]

I REALLY didn't think I would like it....... I thought it would soppy. I MUST read your review. Neither is racing my thing either! Convince me please. Don't rush. Just take you time.

[Lisa]

Chrissie, Racing is not my thing AT ALL. But so far, it's just lovely. A bit soppy maybe but not really, at least not so far. More of a commentary on the human condition and the author definitely knows dogs. RE a review, I hope to finish this before the weekend, but if I don't I will on the weekend. Unless some other catastrophe comes into my life. ;-)

[Kathy]

Lisa wrote: "Chrissie, So far, and I'm not very far into it but, I LOVE The Art of Racing in the Rain. Perfect for those of us who love dogs. And, there is much humor, which I know is important t..."

I have been putting this one off, Lisa, but since you mentioned that there is much humor, I am moving it up on my list.

[Kathy]

Although my main book right now is All Clear, I'm fitting in a children's book, too, entitled The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson. My granddaughter, who is in the 4th grade, and I are reading it separately, but together, and are going to see who finishes it first. Anyone who has read any of Robinson's books about the Herdman kids should enjoy this holiday appropriate one.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Kathy, I started Sena Jeter Nasulund's Adam & Eve last night. I'm enjoying it!

[Kathy]

Lee wrote: "Kathy, I started Sena Jeter Nasulund's Adam & Eve last night. I'm enjoying it!"

Oh good, Lee! I'm so glad to hear that!

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Lisa wrote: "Chrissie, So far, and I'm not very far into it but, I LOVE The Art of Racing in the Rain. Perfect for those of us who love dogs. And, there is much humor, which I know is important t..."

That was the thing, the humor was wonderful. It's a great book.

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Christine wrote: "I'm starting A Golden Age: A Novel"

This was such a great book! Not a comfort book, but a wonderful history lesson and great characters.

[Lisa]

Well, I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and why did I have to cry so much at the end when I was able to laugh so much at the beginning?! But, 5 bright stars!!!

I'm not sure which book I'll start next. Perhaps Wild Things or if I keep needing a laugh maybe Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos.

I've already read my 11/7 book for my read world book club and would rather not start our 12/5 book yet, but I might; it looks long and as though it might take me a bit of time to read (I own it though so can take the time): The Shadow of the Wind.

Probably Wild Things next, although I have many to choose from. I'll decide before bed tonight if I have time to read then.

[[deleted user]]

I just started Sputnik Sweetheart, something a little bit different for me.

[Susan]

I just started Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner and it's really grabbed me from the first page!!

[[deleted user]]

Starting Under Fishbone Clouds

[[deleted user]]

Starting one by a favourite author, The Beauty of Humanity Movement written by Camilla Gibb.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Oh Shelley, I loved Camilla Gibb's Sweetness in the Belly. Let us know how you get on with this one.

[Ronyell]

Just finished . Now I'm reading .

[Anne]

My book group just decided to read Still Alice.

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Anne wrote: "My book group just decided to read Still Alice."

Wonderful book, and it is great for book club.

[Lisa]

I just finished Wild Things (which I'm going to add to our shelves) and it's really not fair to my next book because I loved it so much.

I think my next book will be The Happiness of Kati, then Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos and then, after my 11/7 book club meeting, the book for my 12/4 meeting: The Shadow of the Wind.

[[deleted user]]

I have been planning to read The Shadow of the Wind. Let me know what you think.

[Lisa]

Christine wrote: "I have been planning to read The Shadow of the Wind. Let me know what you think."

Okay. I'll have it read before 12/5. It's the very favorite book of one of my club members. I think I'm going to love it.

[[deleted user]]

I have had a copy forever. It just keeps getting buried in the pile.

[Lisa]

Christine wrote: "I have had a copy forever. It just keeps getting buried in the pile."

Understand completely!!!

[Susan]

I'm reading The Confession by John Grisham and loving it!

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Susan wrote: "I'm reading The Confession by John Grisham and loving it!"

Oh good! I told myself that I wouldn't spend the money on Grisham anymore because if I am patient I can get any of his through paperbackswap for free...but...I am not patient. I downloaded it two days ago.

[[deleted user]]

I just started North and South. I finally watched the mini-series and loved it!

[[deleted user]]

Jeannette wrote: "I just started North and South. I finally watched the mini-series and loved it!"

I was wondering if it was the same as the series or something completely different.

[[deleted user]]

There are two series called North & South. The famous one, with Patrick Swayze, set in the Civil War, follows the books by John Jakes. The BBC version, with the lovely Richard Armitage follows Gaskell's book.

[[deleted user]]

Okay, thanks for the information. I may want to read this as well.

[Darkpool]

If you're not seen the Richard Armitage version, you will definitely what to see that. I admit I have 2 copies, so that if I loan one to a friend I still have another copy to watch should the fancy move me. The book is really interesting, too.

[Suzanne]

Susan wrote: "I'm reading The Confession by John Grisham and loving it!"

I got this for my hubby as his Trick or Treat present! He loves Grisham!!

[Suzanne]

As for me, I'm reading Still Life Joy Fielding is such a good author and I'm enjoying this one!

[Lisa]

Suzanne wrote: "As for me, I'm reading Still Life Joy Fielding is such a good author and I'm enjoying this one!"

I like Joy Fielding too. My favorite of her books is See Jane Run.

[Ronyell]

How's The girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest Jo?

[[deleted user]]

Hey, Ronyell! I read Yours Until Dawn and enjoyed it! It had a nice surprise plot twist at the end! :)

[[deleted user]]

I'm definitely taking my time with Under Fishbone Clouds , but I love this book already. If you like reading about China, check this one out. It's told through the perspective of the kitchen god, which reminds me a little bit of The Book Thief.

[Lisa]

Christine, Off to check out that book. I loved The Book Thief.

[Manybooks]

I got a bunch of ILL books in, so I will be reading them first, because they have to go back first, and cannot be renewed. Of course, it will slow down my other reading(s), I was kind of hoping to be able to finally have enough time to devote myself completely to The Root Cellar and Mary Poppins, but ...

The first ILL book I am reading is A Year of Revolutions: Fanny Lewald's Recollections of 1848. Just reading the introduction now, and while a little dry, it is definitely a wealth of information. The translated journals of recollections by 19th century German author Fanny Lewald of the 1848/1849 revolutions (or rather, the failed revolutions) look to be very interesting, as they promise to only not show political and philosophical impressions, but descriptions of what life was actually like in Europe during this time; I'm going to enjoy this, I think.