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Actually I dont know I didn't feel any diffrence when I was studying for english at school. But then I joined Goodreads and I always listen English music so I unserstand that learning english great and we have to learn it:) thanks!Well I like The Wedding,too but not as much as The Bride. I think I like Julie Garwood's writing style:) now I'm trying to read Lisa Kleypas's books and I dont know the last book I read force me. I just think leave but then forced myself and complete the reading. What are you think about Lisa Kleypas?
Samantha, I wonder if in the translation of Lisa Kleypas books something gets lost? Which book are you reading of hers?
It was always interesting to me to have books translated into a different language. I wonder who takes all the time to do that...
>>And I hate when author writing women characters stupid because I'm a bit feminist :) <<I totally agree Samantha. Basically, I only like books with strong female characters. But I have no patience for stupidity, period
<<Sashana I could give you a list of fantasy books as long as your arm. Paranormal and UF are fantasy and I love those too. For traditional, maybe you could even say classic fantasy, start with The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, and if that doesn't launch your starship try the Prydain Chronicles byLloyd Alexander and The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
Gaijinmama wrote: "<<Thanks! I'll add them to my to-read pile :)
My Favorite Book(s): How can I pick?!? Jane Eyre, Harry Potter, Vampire Academy, The Salt Road. My Favorite Movie(s): Coyote Ugly, The Green Mile, Bridge to Treeibithia, The Butterfly Effect.
My Favorite Celebrity: Hayley Williams, Dakota Fanning
My Favorite Author: erm...I can't pick!
My Favorite Music: Anything really, Paramore, Michael Buble, Eliza Doolittle
Sign: Libra
Day Job: Student
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Australia
Weird stuff I’m into: Cleaning (I know it's wierd)
Why I read: Because if I didn't my life would be empty!
"Why I read: Because if I didn't my life would be empty!"Great answer Nicolle. I love Paramore! They are my favorite band of all time. Haley Williams sounds so good live and I love her hair.
Lisarenee, I read Lisa Kleypas's two book so easly because they were translated my language. But I thought to try read English( no translate) and well firstly its ok but then I began sweat cause sometimes it can be really hard for me!I trying to read Seduce me at sunrise because it'S the only Kleypas's book I could found in bookstore. there'S no one try to read english book they are waiting for translate so I cant have so much option. Also when I started to reading Secrets of A summer Night I just cant read it for a while but then I loved it so much:)Lauren when I started my high school and meet with english I was thinking about studying for translating. because I love books and english but then I give up....
Gaijinmama, I hate the book when I understand that the main character(I mean the women!) is weak. and I looked at author's name mostly its a women's book so I cant understand it!!!!!! but well I cant leave a book so I force myself to read it but I also curse in my head:)
My Favorite Book(s): East of EdenMy Favorite Movie(s): The Shawshank Redemption, Porky's I & II
My Favorite Celebrity: Denzel Washington
My Favorite Author: John Steinbeck
My Favorite Music: everything, but really really love oldies
Sign: Pisces
Day Job: Rocket Scientist
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: I've always wanted to live in London
Weird stuff I’m into: Love video games, just not enough time in the day to read and play video games
Why I read: I read because it allows me to escape reality for a moment. Because it relaxes me and I have always felt that being well-read is a positive thing.
Trina wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): East of EdenMy Favorite Movie(s): The Shawshank Redemption, Porky's I & II
My Favorite Celebrity: Denzel Washington
My Favorite Author: John Steinbeck
My Favorite Music: every..."
A rocket scientist, wow that's really awesome :) I agree on your reasoning in "Why I read,"
My Favorite Book(s): I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsMy Favorite Movie(s): Chocolat, Memento
My Favorite Celebrity: Tim Gunn
My Favorite Author: David Sedaris
My Favorite Music: The Killers
Sign: Taurus
Day Job: Psychologist
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: any major East Coast city
Stacey wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsMy Favorite Movie(s): Chocolat, Memento
My Favorite Celebrity: Tim Gunn
My Favorite Author: David Sedaris
My Favorite Music: The Killers
Sign: T..."
Wow you're a psychologist :) What kind of word do you do?
My Favorite Book(s):
Series Demonica, Night Huntress, Darkyn
My Favorite Movie(s): LOTS but recently saw and Loved Inception
My Favorite Celebrity: Cillian Murphy
My Favorite Author: Dean Koontz
My Favorite Music: everything but perhaps Rock mostly
Sign: Gemini but I follow Chinese Horoscope Year of the Monkey for 1980
Day Job: Student
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Tokyo
Weird stuff I’m into: Censored [hehe:]
Why I read: Because my mind needs the constant stimulation reading provides. The images detailed descriptions create. I especially like authors that can take the ordinary and make it into anything but.
Sizzlin Miss Kenjii wrote: "My Favorite Book(s):Series Demonica, Night Huntress, Darkyn
Tokyo? Cool :) That's the fashion capitol of the world, correct?
My Favorite..."
I need to research it more. But the History channel did a special on Tokyo and the city is beautiful. Very crowded but ahh I'd love to go and explore.
Sorry I'm late; was out earlier..Welcome Nicolle, Trina, Stacey, Gaijinmama and Sizzlin Miss Kenjii! I hope I didn't miss anyone and hope you enjoy the insanity here as I think you will fit right in..
Sizzlin Miss Kenjii wrote: "I need to research it more. But the History channel did a special on Tokyo and the city is beautiful. Very crowded but ahh I'd love to go and explore."Well Kenjiii, glad to run into you here. And...since I may be the only one here actually living in Tokyo, I have to say indeed, my city is beautiful and it's also good , bad , ugly and crazy (in a fun, fascinating way) and there are an endless number of places to explore. I personally wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
If you ever make it over here I will totally take you out for a Matcha Frappucino at Starbucks
@Gaijinmama oh I got chills. That's a good sign. Perhaps one day I'll take u up on that offer for coffee. I have the urge to travel and if I get the need to settle down somewhere I will. Thanks for the heads up. Might be coming to visit =D
My Favorite Book(s): Snow Flower and the Sevret Fan, Book of Negroes, Water for Elephants, Still Alice, the Other Boelyn Girl My Favorite Movie(s): The Notebook, Sweet Home Alabama
My Favorite Celebrity: Charlize Theron
My Favorite Author: Phillipa Gregory
My Favorite Music: pop
Sign: Aries
Day Job: Paralegal
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Italy or NYC
Why I read: It is a great way to relax!
Angie wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): Snow Flower and the Sevret Fan, Book of Negroes, Water for Elephants, Still Alice, the Other Boelyn Girl My Favorite Movie(s): The Notebook, Sweet Home Alabama
My Favorite ..."
I loveeee Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Water for Elephants, and Still Alice! :) Angie - I like your taste in books :)
My Favorite Book(s): Little Women // Louisa May AlcottMy Favorite Movie(s): Beauty & The Beast, Friday the 13th and Casablanca
My Favorite Celebrity: Colin Morgan (Merlin) and Ian Somerhalder (Lost & Vampire Diaries)
My Favorite Author: Louisa May Alcott
My Favorite Music: Mostly pop/rock
Sign: Aquariaus
Day Job: Student
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Paris or London.
Weird stuff I’m into: Unhealthy obsession with Merlin!
Why I read: I love reading. I love the way I can escape reality.
Elise, When I was younger I read everything I could get my hands on about Merlin. Have you read any of Mary Stewart's books? Those were my favorites.
Elise wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): Little Women // Louisa May AlcottMy Favorite Movie(s): Beauty & The Beast, Friday the 13th and Casablanca
My Favorite Celebrity: Colin Morgan (Merlin) and Ian Somerhalder (L..."
I love Merlin as well and can't wait for the next series!
Elise wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): Little Women // Louisa May AlcottMy Favorite Movie(s): Beauty & The Beast, Friday the 13th and Casablanca
My Favorite Celebrity: Colin Morgan (Merlin) and Ian Somerhalder (L..."
My husband and I both love Merlin as well and can't wait until the next series and we're in our 60s!!
Lisarenee - I haven't read any of her stuff yet but it is on my too read list. :)Carol - Merlin is my favourite show. It is amazing. I watch it with my father every time it is on tv haha
Lauren wrote: "Angie wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): Snow Flower and the Sevret Fan, Book of Negroes, Water for Elephants, Still Alice, the Other Boelyn Girl My Favorite Movie(s): The Notebook, Sweet Home Alabama..."
Thanks Lauren! I see in your checked out library books you picked up The Guernesy Potato Peel Society and The Kite Runner, another couple of books I really enjoyed! Let me know what you think of Eat Pray Love once finished - interested to hear your opinion as we seem to have the same taste in books!
Angie wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Angie wrote: "My Favorite Book(s): Snow Flower and the Sevret Fan, Book of Negroes, Water for Elephants, Still Alice, the Other Boelyn Girl My Favorite Movie(s): The Notebook, Swe..."
I will :))
Lauren- I'm a school psychologist, working in special education with preschoolers.
Stacey wrote: "Lauren- I'm a school psychologist, working in special education with preschoolers."Wow that's really cool... I'd like to be a guidance councilor of some sort when I get older
Stacey, I would think that would be challenging to work with kids so young. Do you need to figure out how to customize the style of education the kids receive to fit their needs?
My Favorite Book(s):Twilight, HON, and just about any thing else to do vampires..My Favorite Movie(s):The notebook is one of my favorite movies.
My Favorite Celebrity:Vin Diesel
My Favorite Author:Not really sure I have just one
My Favorite Music:All types of music
Why I read: I read because its a great way to escape for a while.
Welcome Sabrina! Love your picture; I have the same that I use as wallpaper on my phone. Right now I have B/E in the field holding each other..
Lisarenee wrote: "Stacey, I would think that would be challenging to work with kids so young. Do you need to figure out how to customize the style of education the kids receive to fit their needs?"In part, yes. I do initial evaluations (psychoeducational assessments) that lead to a diagnosis (Autism, ADHD, general delays in social-emotional development, etc.), consult with teachers and families, write reports, and contribute to IEPs. I absolutely love my job! It's the perfect mix of challenging and rewarding.
Stacey wrote: "Lisarenee wrote: "Stacey, I would think that would be challenging to work with kids so young. Do you need to figure out how to customize the style of education the kids receive to fit their needs?"..."Stacey your job sounds very interesting... It must be hard for the parents to cope when they realize that their child may have this social-emotional developmental delay. What can you do for the parents when they are so upset like this?
Well that's what I get for not reading the rest of the threads before introducing myself on the other one. I'll just subject you to this again, shall I?My Favorite Book(s): Pride & Prejudice, As Luck Would Have It, Annie's Song, Robotech: The Sentinels, Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Graceling, anything with a 4 or 5 star rating on my "read" shelf.
My Favorite Movie(s): Star Trek (JJ Abrams reboot), Pride & Prejudice (BBC and 2005 versions), Bourne trilogy, Charade, Clue, The Big Sleep, Star Wars (original trilogy)
My Favorite Celebrity: Stephen Fry
My Favorite Author: Jane Austen (if I have to pick only one)
My Favorite Music: Muse, Florence + the Machine, Damien Rice, Patrick Wolf and anything with a cello
Sign: My sarky answer is the two finger salute. My legitimate answer is Cancer & the rooster
Day Job: legal, HR and executive assistant at a private equity venture capital firm
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Anywhere in Scotland. Except Glasgow. Glasgow didn't leave me with good lasting impressions.
Weird stuff I’m into: I've been a fan of Doctor Who for as long as I can remember and I collect notebooks and journals. I never write in them, I just collect them.
Why I read: It makes me happy. The best way to end a stressful day is to get home, change in to comfy jimjams, fix a drink and sprawl on the couch with a book for an hour before everyone else gets home. Plus, reading gives me a way to escape the doldrums that everyday life brings. I get to experience a world that is nothing like the one I live in.
Welcome Sans, I just started reading Graceling and am on page 127. So far I like it and am looking forward to reading more.I'm rooster too! Taurus to boot.. Mom is a Cancer though and yes, very crabby at times..
Hi Heather, thank you for the welcome. Graceling is the book that made me love fantasy and YA again. I'm still a little bit in love with Po. Cashore's second book, Fire, was amazing too. I highly recommend it. I can't wait for Bitterblue (third in the series) to be released.I used to tell people I was a malignant cock when asked what my sign is. The reactions that got were priceless.
LOL, that's a good one Sans! I have a comic strip in my locker with a farmer looking at two animals and listening to their story but then he realizes which animals they are; cock and bull (get it?). I showed a friend the Graceling book and she said she had already read it and it was very good so I knew I may the right choice.
Heather wrote: "Welcome Sabrina! Love your picture; I have the same that I use as wallpaper on my phone. Right now I have B/E in the field holding each other.."Thanks for the welcome Heather. I used the same picture on my phone to....
Drool, dream, love?? Yeah, me too! I even have a little shrine of the Twilight Saga. My friends give me grief all the time..
Welcome Pilleriin! Love the place you would like to live anywhere in the world...I feel ya on the reason why you read. Good reason..
Welcome Pilleriin. I've actually never read Tender is the Night. I probably should. Maybe someday Amazon will expand it's horizon's and deliver books to your country.:(
Hello!My Favorite Book(s): Jane Eyre, Rebecca and so many more! My favorite genre is romance, so I have alot of favorites there, too.
My Favorite Movie(s): Phantom of the Opera, Sense and Sensibility, Lord of the Rings, French Kiss, Roman Holiday
My Favorite Celebrity: Gerard Butler
My Favorite Author: Gayle Wilson, Deborah Simmons, Lynn Kurland, Laurell K. Hamilton, Kim Harrison, Janet Evanovich, and again, so many more...
My Favorite Music: A Perfect Circle, Type O Negative, David Bowie, Annie Lennox
Sign: Pisces
Day Job: Stay-at-home mom/Romance Author
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Germany
Weird stuff I’m into: Paranormal investigating
Why I read: I'm obsessed with reading, for pleasure and knowledge.
Hello Tricia. I hope you enter some of our challenges. I'd love to see what books your reading. Looks like we have similar tastes.
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I read The Wedding and didn't like it; the heroine didn't bring anything special and I didn't quite care for Connor. Only read it once and that was enough..