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[Lisa]

Li, Oh I loved Ender's Game so much, and read it because I found it via other Goodreads' members.

[[deleted user]]

We are doing a buddy-read of Persuasion just now.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

Persuasion is my favorite, but for me it's a toss-up between Northanger Abbey and P&P for my second favorite of Austen's works.

[Kimberly]

Im reading

[Kim]

Li wrote: "I just finished Georgette Heyer's Venetia (which I absolutely loved!) so I'm on to reading Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game (which I've been meaning to read for a very ..."

Li, I love Venetia and Northanger Abbey!

[Felicia]

Jeannette wrote: "Felicia wrote: "I just finished a short story, Old Black Bear's Night on the Town" by Megan Colley, in a publication called Touching Stars. Very cute story. I'm hoping this girl seeks a more "publ..."

I'm not sure where all it is available. I think it is more of a "local" publication. It looks like a tiny magazine of short stories. I can get information on a sample copy if you are interested.

[[deleted user]]

Jeannette wrote: "I'll be watching for your review. I haven't checked the summary, but I like the title. :)"

Did you look this up? I'm not done yet, but I keep wondering what you would think.

[[deleted user]]

I wonder, too. Is it very graphic? I don't like that sort of story, but I guess you know that by now.

[[deleted user]]

Felicia wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Felicia wrote: "I just finished a short story, Old Black Bear's Night on the Town" by Megan Colley, in a publication called Touching Stars. Very cute story. I'm hoping this girl ..."

I found their Facebook page, via Google. We have something similar here on the college campus. Sometimes there are some real gems inside.

[Diane]

I just finished "afterwards"by Rosamund Lupton and it was the best thing I've read in a long time. It was a riveting mystery, hold in the second person by one of the crime victims. It was a tricky literary device but beautifully done. (Vaguely reminiscent of The Lovely Bones.). I can definitely recommend this book.

[[deleted user]]

I am starting The Ginger Tree.

[Chrissie]

Jeannette wrote: "I am starting The Ginger Tree."

YAY!

[[deleted user]]

Jeannette wrote: "I wonder, too. Is it very graphic? I don't like that sort of story, but I guess you know that by now."

It is graphic in parts. It's definitely a different sort of book because it's told from the group point of view, not any particular character. It's sad. I just finished it.
ETA: I found that it's called a first person collective voice. The entire range of experiences, from the horrific to the good, are told at once.
For those who don't know, I am talking about The Buddha in the Attic

[[deleted user]]

Well, I'll probably pass, cuz I'm too sensitive. I am looking forward to finally starting The Ginger Tree.

[[deleted user]]

Jeannette wrote: "Well, I'll probably pass, cuz I'm too sensitive. I am looking forward to finally starting The Ginger Tree."

Ooh, I am looking forward to reading that soon. I'm reading some of the Booker shortlisted books now - almost finished Pigeon English and it is just so so.

[[deleted user]]

I am enjoying The Ginger Tree. I really like the narrator, who tells the story through letters and diary entries.

[[deleted user]]

That looks like a scary book, Iain! lol

[[deleted user]]

How often are you pleasantly surprised and how often disappointed?

I am definitely attracted by an interesting cover.

[Kimberly]

I finished and enjoyed it. 4 stars.

Now I'm going to start which is by a new to me author.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I've finally started my re-read of Persuasion

[[deleted user]]

Iain wrote: "I'm not sure I've ever been really disappointed, except with maybe the Japanese graphic novel series "Judas", neato covers, story sounded interesting enough, grabbed the first two volumes, gave the..."

I don't have that title on my shoujo manga shelves! Do you read much manga? Watch any anime?

[[deleted user]]

Lee wrote: "I've finally started my re-read of Persuasion"

Finally....... :)

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I know! :-)
You should see my to-do list! It's huge!

[[deleted user]]

You are a busy mom, with big dreams! :D

[Lee, Mod Mama]

Jeannette wrote: "You are a busy mom, with big dreams! :D"

For brief moments during the day I think I'm in over my head but that doesn't last for long. I'm quite inspired and being busy is fun.

[[deleted user]]

Iain wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "I don't have that title on my shoujo manga shelves! Do you read much manga? Watch any anime? "

Some, goes for both, I used to be HUGE on both, not as much now, but I'm definitely..."

Let's see... I'll make a list for you tomorrow. Have you watched Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood? It's not shoujo, but it's one of my faves. 65 episodes, all set for a Christmas vacation marathon. :)

[[deleted user]]

Lee wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "You are a busy mom, with big dreams! :D"

For brief moments during the day I think I'm in over my head but that doesn't last for long. I'm quite inspired and being busy is fun."

I'm glad you feel that way! Come visit your comfy buddies when you get to feeling zapped.....

[Chrissie]

Jeannette wrote: "I am enjoying The Ginger Tree. I really like the narrator, who tells the story through letters and diary entries."

I am happy.

[[deleted user]]

Chrissie wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "I am enjoying The Ginger Tree. I really like the narrator, who tells the story through letters and diary entries."

I am happy."

Now I am getting curious.

[[deleted user]]

It wasn't a "gripping" read, but it certainly drew me in. I want to get back to reading it. I am surprised it is written by a man; he certainly has given Mary an authentic voice.

Reading his bio, he certainly had an interesting life, too!

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

[Chrissie]

Christine wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "I am enjoying The Ginger Tree. I really like the narrator, who tells the story through letters and diary entries."

I am happy."

Now I am getting curious."

Oh, Christine, The Ginger Tree is wonderful!. The link button isn't working....... Jeanette, Lee, you guys, tell her!!!!

Ooops, it wasn't Lee, but Laura who read it.

[[deleted user]]

Iain wrote: "That's be wicked Jeannette! Thanks in advance for that. (: And I can't say I have, although I've been meaning to check out FMA for some time now, will be sure too soon! :D"

Iain, be sure to watch FMA: Brotherhood. The first FMA series diverged from the manga way too much! I don't generally read shounen because I just don't enjoy "reading" battle scenes, but the volumes I have read are good.

You might want to check out Death Note: Boredom, Vol. 1. I have seen the two live-action moves, but not the anime. It might be what you were looking for when you picked up Judas.

And, totally different, but I think pretty close to my favorite anime: Satoshi Kon's "Millenium Actress"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291350/

[[deleted user]]

Chrissie wrote: "Oh, Christine, The Ginger Tree is wonderful!. The link button isn't working....... Jeanette, Lee, you guys, tell her!!!! "

I'm on it, Chrissie! As soon as I finish, I'll post a review.

[[deleted user]]

Iain: I will post more on the Graphic Novels thread. It's time to revive it.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

[Chrissie]

Jeanette, we don't want Christine to miss a very good book!

[[deleted user]]

Of course, not! She tends to read such gloomy stuff.....

[Chrissie]

Jeannette wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Oh, Christine, The Ginger Tree is wonderful!. The link button isn't working....... Jeanette, Lee, you guys, tell her!!!! "

I'm on it, Chrissie! As soon as I finish, I'll post a r..."
Ooops, it was Laura, not lee who read it. .....

[[deleted user]]

Well, then, we'll get both Lee and Christine to read it! Laura gave it 5 stars, too.

[Chrissie]

Yup!

[[deleted user]]

Be sure to check the other thread, too, where I posted some manga recs.

I haven't read Death Note, maybe because I don't care for the art style. The movies condense the story into a cat-and-mouse game between L and Light, but I loved them. Purists don't care for them, because the story is changed. Oh, well.

My problem with fighting scenes is actually following them! All those swishing blades, and close-up shots of who-knows-what/who! I kind of gloss over them.......

[Kathy]

I finished up the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny with A Trick of the Light being the last one (so far). It was sooooooo good! I then read the most recent Agatha Raisin book in the series by M.C. Beaton, As The Pig Turns (love the title), which was another satisfying read in that series. I am now reading the latest one from G.M. Malliet, Wicked Autumn: A Max Tudor Novel. Great, great reading this month!

[[deleted user]]

Feeling better, Kathy?

[Kathy]

Jeannette wrote: "Feeling better, Kathy?"

Jury still out on that one, Jeannette. This recovery requires lots of patience, which isn't my strong suit. Maybe it's a good chance for me to practice it, though. Cabin fever is rearing its ugly head, but I am getting some great reading in, so that's a definite plus. Going to concentrate on positive today.

[[deleted user]]

Reading is good! And you are catching up with your GR posts, too!

[Kathy]

Jeannette wrote: "Reading is good! And you are catching up with your GR posts, too!"

Getting there with my GR posts, which is lots of fun.

[[deleted user]]

Chrissie wrote: Oh, Christine, The Ginger Tree is wonderful!. The link button isn't working....... Jeanette, Lee, you guys, tell her!!!!

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Okay, I believe you, haha! I just went on my swapping site and there were some copies so I have it coming to me in the mail. :)

[[deleted user]]

It's "Let's make Chrissie smile" Day! :D

[Chrissie]

Christine - oh nice!

[Chrissie]

Jeahnette, yes I am smiling. It makes me happy when people read really good books.

[Lee, Mod Mama]

I do have The Ginger Tree on my to-read list. Should I bump it up??? It's that good?

[[deleted user]]

I am enjoying it. I'm not far enough in to know how many stars I will give it. Chrissie and Laura both gave it 5. I will read more of it tomorrow.