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[Lauren]

Finished Great House and it was very boring to me. I just never got into it or the characters. While I just started The Little Women Letters on my nook I had to read a library book so I can return the ten I checked out. So I started Graceling it seems promising and I like novels with strong female protagonists.

[Anne]

Lauren wrote: "Finished Great House and it was very boring to me. I just never got into it or the characters ..."

I'm glad to find someone who had the same experience reading this book. I forced myself to finish it to see if any part of it lived up to all the hype. Nothing.

[John]

I just finished , which was an amazing book. So it must be time to switch from WW2 to a western. I'm going to start .

[Kristi]

John wrote: "I just finished , which was an amazing book. So it must be time to switch from WW2 to a western. I'm going ..."

I love Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. I'm glad you did too.

[Kristi]

I just finished Lady Justice And The Lost Tapes yesterday, so I'll be moving onto Love.com sometime today.

[Olivia]

Lauren wrote: "Olivia wrote: "I have been sucked in to "

I want to read this, let me know how it is."

Almost done...trying to hurry to get it back to the library (they won't let me renew since EVERYONE has this book on hold). There was a lot of wine drinking going on but the action has picked up.

[Olivia]

Tracy wrote: "Olivia wrote: "I have been sucked in to "

I was sucked into this one, too! I couldn't put it down and now have to wait for book two. Probably my best rea..."

There's a book 2!?! That makes sense. Am almost done, but feel like it'll either be rushed or be continued...;-)

[Mikela]

Started The Long Goodbye without much hope that I would enjoy it but much to my delight it is proving very very good.

[Ellen]

I'm reading . They're all a lot of fun.

[Chrissie]

I have completed Pope Joan, and here follows my spoiler-free GR review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I did not like how this book was written. My criticsm of the book has nothing to do with the author's view that Pope Joan did exist. I found the author's note at the end of the book quite convincing.

I have begun The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration. I am so tired of reading short kindalized books! This one is long, interesting and something to sink into, I hope.

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I hope so, too, Chrissie! You deserve a good book.

[Chrissie]

Jeanette, I certainly have been on a bad streak lately. I read several chapters before I bopught the Kindle version. They gave a large sample.

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I like that service. At least you know if the author's style of writing suits your taste. I'm off to the library to find something new to read.

[Mikela]

If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living happily ever after" fairy tales. It certainly falls into that category. It was silly, a quick read and great fun.

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Mikela wrote: "If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living happily ever after" fairy tales. It certainly falls into that category. It was s..."

Have you seen the movie? It's a lot of fun.

[Mikela]

Jeannette wrote: "Mikela wrote: "If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living happily ever after" fairy tales. It certainly falls into that cat..."

No, I understand that I'm one of the only people in the world that hasn't but I had never heard of it before. From what everyone says it was as good as the book. This isn't my normal style of reading so was very surprised by it.

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The movie is terrific! If you enjoyed the book, definitely watch the movie.

[Susan]

I am reading 1105 Yakima Street by Debbie Macomber, When Blood Calls by J.K. Beck, The Cypress House by Michael Koryta, and The Kindness of Strangers by Katrina Kittle.

[Mikela]

Jeannette wrote: "The movie is terrific! If you enjoyed the book, definitely watch the movie."

Thanks. I don't watch too many movies (find most a complete waste of time and brain numbing) but I'll look for this one.

[Kim]

Mikela wrote: "Thanks. I don't watch too many movies (find most a complete waste of time and brain numbing) but I'll look for this one...."

The film of The Princess Bride is a bit of a cult classic. Plenty of people think it is way better than the book. You have to be careful when you are around fans, though. They can quote lines (nay, not lines, entire scenes!) for hours.

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...anybody want a peanut?

We just quoted the poison scene today, while watching the soccer game. lol

Princess Bride is pure silly comedy, great comedy, but still a comedy. I haven't read the book, but I am a great fan of the film.

[Mikela]

Kim wrote: "Mikela wrote: "Thanks. I don't watch too many movies (find most a complete waste of time and brain numbing) but I'll look for this one...."

The film of The Princess Bride is a bit of a cult cla..."

Okay, on my way to the movie store.

[[deleted user]]

Let us know what you think, even if you don't find it to your taste.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I'm finally reading the last book in Sandra Gulland's amazing trilogy about Josephine - The Last Great Dance on Earth. I can't believe I waited so long to finish, these books are so readable!

[Evelyn]

I started reading my first Jodi Picoult book, plain truth.I hope I enjoy her style of writing because I've heard such great things about her books.

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Lauren wrote: "Finished Great House and it was very boring to me. I just never got into it or the characters...."

Yep, it was the same for me.

[[deleted user]]

Speaking of boring books, I am still crawling through Guns, Germs, and Steel
I am reading this because my niece needs to read it for school. Her mom doesn't want to read it with her, so my mother-in-law said that she would read it but is struggling with it. So now I am joining my mother-in-law on this one. There is actually a lot of interesting history in it, but it is just so dry.

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Evelyn wrote: "I started reading my first Jodi Picoult book, plain truth.I hope I enjoy her style of writing because I've heard such great things about her books."

Hmmmm......I liked that one, but it wasn't one of my favorites of her's. But it also wasn't one of the ones that I wanted to shove down the garbage disposal so that's a positive.

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Christine wrote: "Speaking of boring books, I am still crawling through Guns, Germs, and Steel
I am reading this because my niece needs to read it for school. Her m..."

Too bad it's so boring. The premise of the book seems interesting.

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Jeannette wrote: "...anybody want a peanut?

We just quoted the poison scene today, while watching the soccer game. lol

Princess Bride is pure silly comedy, great comedy, but still a comedy. I haven't read the b..."

Loved that movie!

[[deleted user]]

Remember: "Never start a land war in Asia!"

[[deleted user]]

Jeannette, Guns, Germs, and Steel is worth reading, but it isn't as readable as it could have been. It seems like he says everything in the most difficult way that he can think of. His theories are interesting though.

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Christine wrote: "Jeannette, Guns, Germs, and Steel is worth reading, but it isn't as readable as it could have been. It seems like he says everything in the most difficult way that he can think of. His ..."

Well, I am a lazy reader, so I won't be bumping it up the list any time soon. I look forward to reading your review, or at least hearing if you finish it. What grade is your niece in?

[Paula]

Just finished Shirley and Around the World in Eighty Days and am patiently waiting for Perdido Street Station to arrive, so am stuck wondering what to read in the interim.

PS - I only have one word to respond to the fact that someone hasn't seen "The Princess Bride"....... Inconceivable! :)

[Kim]

Jeannette wrote: "Remember: "Never start a land war in Asia!""

And never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

[Kim]

Paula wrote: " I only have one word to respond to the fact that someone hasn't seen "The Princess Bride"....... Inconceivable!..."

"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." (!)

[Chrissie]

Christine, Lauren and Anne, thank you for warning me about Great House.

Lee, you know I too adored the Bonaparte trilogy. I read all three together as one book. I reviewed them that way too. Excellent historical fiction!

[Mikela]

I have now seen The Princess Bride. It was cute but I much prefer the book.

[Lisa]

Evelyn wrote: "I started reading my first Jodi Picoult book, plain truth.I hope I enjoy her style of writing because I've heard such great things about her books."

Evelyn, Which book by Jodi Picoult?

[Manybooks]

Mikela wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Mikela wrote: "If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living happily ever after" fairy tales. It certainly f..."

Really, as quoted from the movie "inconceivable" (but I've actually never gotten around to reading the book yet either, it's supposed to be quite different from the movie).

[Manybooks]

Christine wrote: "Speaking of boring books, I am still crawling through Guns, Germs, and Steel
I am reading this because my niece needs to read it for school. Her m..."

This book is also available on DVD, if you and your niece are interested.

[Kristi]

Mikela wrote: "I have now seen The Princess Bride. It was cute but I much prefer the book."

I never knew it was a book. My husband loves this movie, and is hooking my kids on it.

[Mikela]

Gundula wrote: "Mikela wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Mikela wrote: "If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living happily ever after" fairy tales. ..."

The book fleshes out the characters more and gives the history of the Spaniard and the giant. Makes you understand and like them much more. The beginning interaction between Westley and Buttercup is also much different. Buttercup to me was not a sympathetic character. Humperdink was also delved into more. There are several other differences which make the book so much better than the movie.

[Manybooks]

Mikela wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Mikela wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Mikela wrote: "If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living happily ever afte..."

I had better read it then. I had a copy years ago that I foolishly lent to a friend who never returned it to me, sigh.

[Mikela]

Gundula wrote: "Mikela wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Mikela wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Mikela wrote: "If you need something light and fluffy you may wish to read The Princess Bride, a spoof on the "living ha..."

If you liked the movie I think you will love the book.

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Paula wrote: "Just finished Shirley and Around the World in Eighty Days and am patiently waiting for Perdido Street Station to arrive, so am stuck wondering what to read ..."

Welcome Back Paula!!! :D

[[deleted user]]

Mikela wrote: "I have now seen The Princess Bride. It was cute but I much prefer the book."

You need to watch it about a dozen times (or more) like the rest of us have. But now I think I will read the book, too. I own it, but have never gotten around to reading it.

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Jeannette wrote: "Christine wrote: "Jeannette, Guns, Germs, and Steel is worth reading, but it isn't as readable as it could have been. It seems like he says everything in the most difficult way.......

........Well, I am a lazy reader, so I won't be bumping it up the list any time soon. I look forward to reading your review, or at least hearing if you finish it. What grade is your niece in? ..."

10th, same as Emma.

[Pamela]

My review is up for Ann Napolitano's A Good Hard Look If you've read Flannery O'Connor's work (who is in this novel) you'll know that she didn't write "comfortable" stories and this book follows that thought. It's the story about flawed people, their choices, and how hard it is to change. Beautifully written. I just started a new release called The Language of Flowers The first chapters are captivating....

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Pamela, The Language of Flowers looks like a good one! It has great reviews so far.