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[Janny]

Petra X, I don't know how you'd snag a copy of this book, Yami The Autobiography of Yami Lester - but if you can find it, it is a history written by an aboriginal who grew up as a stockman - it discloses the fates of the aboriginals of who were poisoned by nuclear testing in their lands, and also, goes into how the culture later recovered title to lost territory.

It was given to me by Australian friends, and provides a fascinating inside account.

[Petra X]

I know about Yami Lester and I think he's an amazing political activist.

[Nora]

I am starting Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston today!

[Beth]

I'm reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

[Nora]

Beth wrote: "I'm reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."

Beth that is one of my favorite books!!

[Ana]

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

[Vasy]

I'm reading Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. I like it so far

[Beth]

Nora, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is excellent. I'm really enjoying it.

[Carrie]

Nora wrote: "I am starting Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston today!"

I read this in February this year and found it to be unique with passages of proseful writing. Not quite as good as I had hoped it would be. Carrie

[Fiona (Titch)]

Going back to Over The Edge - Jonathan Kellerman

[Athira]

Shuttling between Blessings by Anna Quindlen and The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

[Dree]

Flying through The Help. Plodding through My Name Is Red. Started Picture Bride A Novel at the library while waiting for my 6yo to choose a video and books (1 chapter down, book seems good but hate the font!).

[Shelley]

Aths wrote: "Shuttling between Blessings by Anna Quindlen and The Host by Stephenie Meyer."

Aths, the host is a great book! I hope you enjoy it- it is, at times a little difficult to get into but overall good!

[Dree]

I have read every one of Amy Tan's adult novels, and loved them all. But I think Joy Luck Club is still my favorite. And I have to say, it is probably my favorite movie-from-novel ever. (That they're watching Cal football doesn't hurt! ;) ) Which makes me think I really really need to read The Green Mile novellas.

Kathy wrote: "Nora wrote: "I am rereading The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan. I am so glad I decided to pick this one up again. Such a good book. Man I hate that Wen-Fu!!"

Nora, that's a Tan that I haven't re..."

[Athira]

Shelley wrote: Aths, the host is a great book! I hope you e..."

You are dot on about the difficult part. I am struggling to get engrossed into it. But well, I am only a few pages in and expect the pace to pick up soon!

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It wouldn't really be my choice read, but I have to read it for A level. A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde

[Gerry]

I have just finished The Associate by John Grishom. Not a bad read. I would rate it a 4 star.

[Emily]

I love Oscar Wilde's plays!

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Emily wrote: "I love Oscar Wilde's plays! "

I hope I will, too! I'm kind of prejudiced - my only encounter is a film of The Importance of Being Earnest, which I found dire. Still, there is hope yet :)

[Gerry]

Jo wrote: "I am reading The Strain" Can you recommend the book based on what you have read so far??

[galya]

The Book Thief.. about to be done with it. next on the list is The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time..

[Christina Stind]

Finally finished War and Peace. Just started John Steinbeck Cannery Row.

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Christina Stind wrote: "Finally finished War and Peace.

Good on you! It stares dauntingly at me from the bookcase right now.

[Christina Stind]

Lauren, it's worth it! But it's a tough read - and a long one!
And I feel like I should read it again to grasp it all...

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Christina Stind wrote: "Lauren, it's worth it! But it's a tough read - and a long one!
And I feel like I should read it again to grasp it all..."

Reading it once is an acheivement, but twice would be something else :D

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I just started Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner.

[Gerry]

I have just started the 19th Wife. Great start!!

[Christina Stind]

Lauren wrote: "Reading it once is an acheivement, but twice would be something else :D"

Yeah, I know. I probably will though. But not in the near future!!!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Stopped Over The Edge - Jonathan Kellerman. Gonna try and read Succubus Nights - Richelle Mead.

[Gerry]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Stopped Over The Edge - Jonathan Kellerman. Gonna try and read Succubus Nights - Richelle Mead." nI really enjoy Jonathan Kellerman's books. Let us know what you think of this one. I haven't picked it up yet.

[Kathy]

I ended up really enjoying Case Histories A Novel by Kate Atkinson, so I've moved on to the next one in the Jackson Brodie series, One Good Turn.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Gerry wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Stopped Over The Edge - Jonathan Kellerman. Gonna try and read Succubus Nights - Richelle Mead." nI really enjoy Jonathan Kellerman's books. Let us know what you think of this..."

I started it Gerry, just don't think my mind is on the book at the moment. But as soon as I carry on readin it, I will let you know hon x

[Susan]

I am reading The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner.

[Elena]

I am reading The Angel's Game and I am very disappointed with it :(

[Gerry]

Elena wrote: "I am reading The Angel's Game and I am very disappointed with it :(" Why??

[Elena]

Gerry wrote: "Elena wrote: "I am reading The Angel's Game and I am very disappointed with it :(" Why??

I find it very boring and jumping all over the place. It almost feels like the author didn't put too much effort into it.
It really didn't get my interest until the last 200 pages (I haven't finished it yet). I have the spanish paperback edition.

[Christina Stind]

Elena wrote: "I am reading The Angel's Game and I am very disappointed with it :("

That does not sound good. Did you like 'The Shadow of the wind'?

Finished 'Cannery Row' - just started 'Sweet Thursday'.

[Gerry]

Elena wrote: "Gerry wrote: "Elena wrote: "I am reading The Angel's Game and I am very disappointed with it :(" Why??

I find it very boring and jumping all over the place. It almost feels like th..."
You have the spanish language version?? I am very envious. I have been wanting to learn that language for years.

[Lianne]

I'm currently reading Ariana Franklin's City Of Shadows, which is pretty interesting so far. I'm also slowly getting through David Anthony Durham's The War With the Mein, which I've been reading on and off for a while now.

[Elena]

Christina Stind wrote: "Elena wrote: "I am reading The Angel's Game and I am very disappointed with it :("

That does not sound good. Did you like 'The Shadow of the wind'?

Finished 'Cannery Row' - just st..."

I loved The Shadow of the Wind so I had great expectations for his other book.

[Beth]

Christina Stind wrote: "Katie, I didn't know 'Rebecca' was made into a movie - but I can easily see why. The plot is very good - about half way through and not completely sure what's going on... But the two main character..."

There are two versions of the movie - one a BBC production a few years ago, and one that's about 60 years old, with Joan Fontaine. My high school daughters sat and watched the old sion with me, and were fascinated, and they aren't usually into any old movies.

[Beth]

Christina Stind wrote: "Very interesting Katie.Now you got me thinking about casting as well - a young Elisabeth Taylor as Rebecca would be perfect - or Vivien Leigh ... but that's not going to happen... Not sure which of..."

Joan FOntaine played Rebecca. She's the sister of Olivia de Haviland. She was excellent in this part.

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Beth wrote: "Christina Stind wrote: "Katie, I didn't know 'Rebecca' was made into a movie - but I can easily see why. The plot is very good - about half way through and not completely sure what's going on... Bu..."

Yup, and isn't there another one from the 70s? I've heard about it and the 'Rebecca cardigan' fashion craze it created.

[Liz]

Began listening to "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. Interesting concept, but I'm beginning to think the author could have shortened A LOT and still have a good story ... ;o)

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Liz wrote: "Began listening to "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. Interesting concept, but I'm beginning to think the author could have shortened A LOT and still have a good story ... ;o)"

Hi. Personally I think it's one of Picoult's best. I agree a bit drawn out though! Too many strains of narrative, such as rabbis and priests.

[Petra X]

I'm reading five books right now. Started two new ones last night:
Babyface A Story of Heart and Bones by Jeanne McDermott about a woman whose baby was born with Apert's Syndrome. And, for light relief, Lost Girls and Love Hotels A Novel by Catherine Hanrahan.

[[deleted user]]

The Twins by Tessa de Loo

[Petra X]

Just read Zelda's Bloopers The Good, the Bad, and the Whatever. Not recommended.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Will now carry on reading Hollywood Wives - Jackie Collins.

[galya]

The Forgotten by Elie Wiesel

[[deleted user]]

The Sea by John Banville.