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[Christina Stind]

Currently reading Middlemarch by George Eliot - it's a bit hard going in places but I'm still enjoying it. But again, when you read classics, you really have to consider whether you want to read the introduction - why do they always assume you've read the book already before reading the introduction and then fill it with spoilers???

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Christina Stind wrote: "Currently reading Middlemarch by George Eliot - it's a bit hard going in places but I'm still enjoying it. But again, when you read classics, you really have to consider w..."

This is one of my favourites. I hope you enjoy it :)

[Fiona (Titch)]

Gave up on Gravity - Tess Gerritsen cos it wasn't my cup of tea. Now I am listening to White Teeth - Zadie Smith.

[Vonney]

In about 8 or 9 hours, after I sleep, I will start
THE POISONWOOD BIBLE and/or The Graveyard Book.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished White Teeth - Zadie Smith and this is my opinion: I would like to say that I have listened to the audio of this today. I am so glad its over with. Sorry to say it wasn't my cup of tea. But as it was on my list to read, its over with. Hated the language that some of them used. I also felt sorry for the characters and their faiths, as I have a best friend who is a Jehovah Witness.

I have no idea whether I feel like readin anymore of hers after listening to this.

Now I am going to read Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton

[Vicki]

I am reading Dead Until Dark and A Girl made of Dust by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi. Very different books but so far both are pretty good.

[Emily]

I just started Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving, seems very fall.

[Donna]

Now I am readin g A Northern Light - Jennifer Donnelly I am hoping it is a quick read because I got some catching up to do!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished the great Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton. Will now carry on reading The Armada Boy - Kate Ellis.

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Donna wrote: "Now I am readin g A Northern Light - Jennifer Donnelly I am hoping it is a quick read because I got some catching up to do!"

Hope you like this. It has a real charm about it.

[Shannon]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Just finished the great Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton. Will now carry on reading The Armada Boy - Kate Ellis."

My son and I love Enid Blyton. Great vocabulary for young children and an opportunity to talk about the changes in gender roles and childhoods since they were written. My son and I both miss the freedom of childhood in days gone by.

[Stuart]

I am reading Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link

[Fiona (Titch)]

Shannon wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Just finished the great Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton. Will now carry on reading The Armada Boy - Kate Ellis."

My son and I love Enid Blyton. Great vocabulary for..."

Shannon, this is my 10yr old DD's book lol I read. I was reverting back to being a kid again lol.

[Donna]

I am currently rereading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier and really enjoying it.

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Donna wrote: "I am currently rereading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier and really enjoying it."

Good for you - it's impossible not to fall in love with that book.

[Donna]

Hi Lauren, It's really funny but I used to never reread a book and this is the second book I've reread lately because it is a group read on one of the Goodreads groups.

It is true that you get different perspectives at different ages, in this case it's been about 40 years since I last read this book.

[Beth]

I just started Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh

[Julie]

I am still reading The Lace Reader. I've been trying to "get into" the story, but I'm just not with it.

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Donna wrote: "Hi Lauren, It's really funny but I used to never reread a book and this is the second book I've reread lately because it is a group read on one of the Goodreads groups.

It is true that you get ..."

I can imagine that. I'll definitely re-read it someday. Have you read any others by du maurier? I tend to feel Rebecca is the strongest of them.

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Reading The Boy in Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne.

[Donna]

Hi Lauren, I read My Cousin Rachel and The House on the Strand and maybe one or two others but it has been a long time. Rebecca certainly is the most well remembered, especially because of the movies, and I agree probably the strongest of her books but I may revisit a few others one of these days.

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Donna wrote: "Hi Lauren, I read My Cousin Rachel and The House on the Strand and maybe one or two others but it has been a long time. Rebecca certainly is the most well remembered, espe..."

I haven't read those two. Well, I attempted The House on the Strand but couldn't get into it. I recommend Frenchman's Creek.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Think I will now read Case Histories - Kate Atkinson for my next book as I have wanted to know what her books are like.

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Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Think I will now read Case Histories - Kate Atkinson for my next book as I have wanted to know what her books are like."

Can't recommend When Will There Be Good News? enough. I think Case Histories also features Jackson Brodie?

[Fiona (Titch)]

Lauren wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Think I will now read Case Histories - Kate Atkinson for my next book as I have wanted to know what her books are like."

Can't recommend When Will There Be Good News? enoug..."

Lauren, its the 1st in the series sweetie.

Case Histories
One Good Turn
When Will There Be Good News

[Edward]

1) For Whom the Bell Tolls by John Steinbeck
2) The Road by Cormac McCarthy
3) The Trial by Franz Kafka

Trying hard to catch up on stuff, I haven't read much since a few years ago.

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Ah :)

[Emily]

Kasi wrote: "I've started The Funhouse by Dean Koontz now. I've been very very picky here lately about books and I think it's beacuse I feel overwhelmed so much by my TBR list...SO, I am going to take it easy a..." I am new to this book club! I think it will be fun!! I am horrible at reading too many books at one time. I have to read one at a time. I am currently reading New Mercies by Sandra Dallas.

[Julie]

Emily wrote: "Kasi wrote: "I've started The Funhouse by Dean Koontz now. I've been very very picky here lately about books and I think it's beacuse I feel overwhelmed so much by my TBR list...SO, I am going to t..."

Hi Emily - Have you read anything before by Sandra Dallas? I really enjoy her novels.

[galya]

Edward wrote: "1) For Whom the Bell Tolls by John Steinbeck
2) The Road by Cormac McCarthy
3) The Trial by Franz Kafka

Trying hard to catch up on stuff, I haven't read much since a few years ago."

The Road is an amazing book, in my opinion. You know the movie is coming out this October? I believe it's October 16th. Can't wait for that!

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I'm starting The Woman In White for the Victorians! October group read.

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And as of this afternoon, Heart of Darkness for class.

[galya]

Lauren wrote: "And as of this afternoon, Heart of Darkness for class."

Ugh, that book...

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galya wrote: "Lauren wrote: "And as of this afternoon, Heart of Darkness for class."

Ugh, that book...

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Ha ;) My dad has already proclaimed it as 'awful'.

[Donna]

OK I see everyone doing lists so here goes:

1- Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosnay
2- House of Leaves
3- Lovely Bones

[galya]

Donna wrote: "OK I see everyone doing lists so here goes:

1- Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosnay
2- House of Leaves
3- Lovely Bones"

I feel like I have to give The Lovely Bones another chance. I saw the preview, and the story looks really good. So let me know what you think about it.

[Donna]

Will do! I brought it at a Rummage Sale last year for 50 cents so...??? My friend is also reading it and since many of my friends rarely read I figured this would give us more to talk about than just sports LOL

[Lindz]

hey I just bought Dracula, remember reading it when i was 14.

Am reading Unseen Academicals, love geeking to prachett also reading I Claudius.

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I loved "Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. It's been a long time.

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Lauren wrote: "And as of this afternoon, Heart of Darkness for class."
I had a hard time with "Heart of Darkness." I might try it again.

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leola wrote: "I loved "Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. It's been a long time."

If you would like to discuss it with other GR members, the Victorians! group are doing so presently. You needn't reread it - just join in :D

leola wrote: "Lauren wrote: "And as of this afternoon, Heart of Darkness for class."
I had a hard time with "Heart of Darkness." I might try it again.
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It is a bit of a chore, but in a good way. The imagery is fantastic.

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The Way I Found Her by Rose Tremain. My second Tremain, after The Road Home. I don't think it will meet the latter's level but it's good so far.

[Beth]

Currently reading Catching Fire (I'm psyched...I loved The Hunger Games ) as well as a book of short stories entitled Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It. Recently finished The Eyre Affair and surprisingly enjoyed it (gave it 4 stars), as it is not a typical genre for me to read.

[Beth]

I just started reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.

[Beth]

I hate trying to read books with bad print. My eyes are just too old to handle it anymore, LOL!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Still reading Case Histories - Kate Atkinson. Also decided to listen to American Wife - Curtis Sittenfeld (21hrs 30 mins) as this is a library copy and needs to be sent back before I go away on Friday lunchtime. Next will listen to Betty:The Autobiography - Betty Driver.

[Terri]

I am reading Water for Elephants and really enjoying it.

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I want to read "Pillars of The Earth." Have any of you made it to the sequel?

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leola wrote: "Lauren wrote: "And as of this afternoon, Heart of Darkness for class."
I had a hard time with "Heart of Darkness." I might try it again.
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I had no idea. Thanks for telling me.:)

[Terri]

OH, yes, the sequel both books are fantastic.

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I can't wait to get involved reading those books.