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[Jackie]

Thanks Allison! I started it last night and I wasn't sure where the author was going with it. I didn't care for the detailed descriptions regarding his injuries either. I've read into chapter 2 and it seems like its taking another turn, so I'm sticking with it.

[Allison]

Jackie~ Ahhhh, I know what you mean about the description of the injuries, that was rough. It doesn't get so graphic like that again though. I had a hard time reading through that too, but the book is awesome and I'm glad I stuck with it! :) I haven't found many people who have read it, so I'll be interested to hear what you think. :)

[Robin]

Kellie wrote: "Just finished The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer. I really liked it."

Ohh Ohhh I really want to read that one - I saw him speak at the National Book Festival and he was a great presenter - he really has enthusism for this book and it rubbed off on me. He is a very dedicated Superman fanatic.

[Robin]

Jackie wrote: "Thanks Allison! I started it last night and I wasn't sure where the author was going with it. I didn't care for the detailed descriptions regarding his injuries either. I've read into chapter 2 and..."

I do hope you enjoy it - for me it was "not a winner" and I gave up at 100 pages which is my standard limit. But everyone's tastes are different so don't let me deter you from it.

[Ashley]

I am reading Definitly dead by Charlaine Harris. I really really like the Sookie books.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Monica - you could try either of the two earlier versions of War of the Worlds I'm aware of - the one from the 1950s, or the remake from the 70s. Both Cruise-free zones!

I've just started An Instance of the Fingerpost: A Novel, which is interesting.

[Ann from S.C.]

I have not been on in a few days. Been sitting at the hospital with my father-in-law. Still not doing well.
I finished STARDUST and loved it!!! That was my first book by Gaiman and I had seen the movie and was iffie on the book but it was great.
Am really into THE HOUR I FORST BELIEVED. Really good.

[Linda]

Allison wrote: "Jackie, I hope you like The Gargoyle. :) I read it a couple months ago and really enjoyed it! :)

I'm currently about half way through The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, and it's very goo..."

Allison: I can't get that book out of my mind. I'm thinking it was right at the top of my favorite reads for the year. I just went on line this morning to see if there have been other translations of his books and came up with "nada". Oh, well.

[Allison]

Linda, I'm so glad to hear you liked it so much! :) I'm really enjoying it as well, I can't wait to see how it ends. Bummer about not having more translations of his books! :(

[Kellie]

Robin

This was the first one I have read by Meltzer. I really enjoyed it. It was suspenseful and interesting. I'll definitely read another by this author. Have you read any others by him?

[Lori, Super Mod]

I read Book Of Fate and the Zero Game by him. Both were ok as far as thrillers go.

[Kelly]

Robin, that must be hard but apparently you've adapted. Take care. It's Christmas Eve. Yay!

[Robin]

Kellie wrote: "Robin

This was the first one I have read by Meltzer. I really enjoyed it. It was suspenseful and interesting. I'll definitely read another by this author. Have you read any others by him?"

No I haven't - and he is pretty "visible" around these parts - he lived in or around DC for awhile so he frequently does signings etc. I think if/when I start reading him I will start with this one.

-- Wife of GR Author Michael J. Sullivan | The Crown Conspiracy | Avempartha

[Laura]

I'm thinking about starting Watership Down. Can anyone tell me if it is depressing (cuz I don't like depressing books)? Thanks!

[Laura]

Finished How Starbucks Saved My Life tonight - it was terrific. The ending could have been a bit stronger - I wanted to know more at the end. Maybe he'll write another.

[Lindsey]

I have just begun a slim little novel, published 17 years before I was born: The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison. It's fun and it's sci-fi. Only 40 pages in and already I'm all set to call this one a winner.

One Hundred Years of Solitude was FANTASTIC. I had expected it to be about a single character and their life, not a novel about an entire family - complete with their individual histories, complexities, and experiences. It was a good kind of surprise, really. The choices made by the Buendias' were repeated by their offspring, giving us a plot that was intentionally circular. I liked it.

[Kellie]

Lori wrote: "I read Book Of Fate and the Zero Game by him. Both were ok as far as thrillers go."

I might try one of those. I heard some good reviews about his others.

[Katie]

I just started reading The Golden Compass part of the His Dark Materials trilogy. I feel like I'm a little behind the curve since everyone else has already read these. I'm hoping I enjoy them.

[Darla]

I just read Watership Down and absolutely loved it. I didn't think it was overly sad (although there were definitely some sad parts), there was always a message of good trying to win over the bad and that one should always have hope. It's one that I'll probably pick up again. :) (It doesn't look like it's going to win anyways, Jeane) :)~

Just started The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. So far I really like it.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Darla, the Bell Jar was one of our Group Reads way back when. Check the folder for our discussions on it......

[Jeane]

I know that I hope to read Waterhsip down one day because it is beautiful, but the movie was already too heavy for me.

[Robin]

Laura wrote: "I'm thinking about starting Watership Down. Can anyone tell me if it is depressing (cuz I don't like depressing books)? Thanks!"

I would not call it depressing - it does "tug your heart" and it made me cry but that is not the same to me as depressing. It is a lovely storey of friendship with some great characters - even if they are rabbits.

[Jeane]

yahooo Fiona, The divide!!!!!


I am concentrating on Moby Dick...
and started Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel. The latter one seems really good. I like the story already a lot and jsut started.

[Linda]

Jeane wrote: "yahooo Fiona, The divide!!!!!


I am concentrating on Moby Dick...
and started [b:Snow Flower an..."

Jeane, Haven't read many books set in the far east, but this one was a real winner. Though I found it at times a bit gruesome, I thought the author did a great job of portraying the culture and the times.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Katie - I read His Dark Materials for the first time this last spring, and loved it.

[Jeane]

Linda, Snow Flower seems to be really good. How she writes and the story she tells.

[Linda]

Jeane, the blend of the really beautiful and the horrific are amazing in this book. Agree with you, her communication of the story is amazing.

[Ann from S.C.]

I loved SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN. It was so good. An amazing read.

[Becky]

I am currently reading Pullman's His Dark Materials Omnibus. I am a few chapters into the second book, The Subtle Knife, and I am loving it so far.

I wish I was reading it now, in fact, rather than sitting here being bored at work. On Christmas. :(

[Becky]

I work at a large online travel company represented by a gnome. Other than that, I'd rather not say... ;)

[Becky]

Fiona wrote: "A Gnome? I'll ask no more!"

That's probably wise. He acts all cute and friendly, but he's really very easily set off into a manic rage.

...I should probably get back to work... ;)

[Robin]

So I've finished...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard
A Christmas Carol
Stardust
The World According to Garp

I'm now starting...
The Name of the Wind

[Becky]

Santa brought me The Tales of Beedle the Bard today... I'm looking forward to reading it! :)

[Kelly]

Ann from S.C. Who is the author of the book you just finished and said was amazing?

[Kelly]

Robin was Stardust as good as everyone has been saying? I havent been able to find it in the library yet in book form.

[Cynthia]

Finally finished George's Autobiography of Henry VIII it was really good but really long and I probably should have waited til I had more time to really devote to it but overall it was an interesting book that I would have much preferred reading as apposed to my European history texts in high school. I think I would have remembered more when it came time to that AP exam...hmmm.

Anyway now I'm on to Dreams for Stones
by Ann M. Warner.

[Robin]

Kelly wrote: "Robin was Stardust as good as everyone has been saying? I havent been able to find it in the library yet in book form."

I wrote a review on it and was trying to find the URL to post it but I can't seem to get to it in anyway other then edit...I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I think it was just "too" fairy-tale-ish for me. I know that was what he was going for so I think he was sucessful it just didn't have the "depth" that I usually like to see.

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I'm reading Bad Penny by Sharon Sala.

[Eva-Marie]

I'm about a quarter of the way through Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall and I'm fascinated. I read Escape by Carolyn jessup a couple months ago and have since been grabbing everything on polygamy that I can find. I have a few more coming to me but this is outstanding.
Some of the reviews on here led me to believe it wasn't very well written but I don't have any problem with the writing at all. It's not the best but it's far from the worst. Anyone interested in polygamy would like it I'm sure- she has a very engaging way about her- Stolen Innocence and Escape are both great books on the subject.
I'm also reading Choke by Darnella Ford which is okay so far.

[Laura]

Robin #7028 - did you like any of those books?

[Ann from S.C.]

SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN is by Lisa See.

[Kelly]

Thank you Ann from S.C.

[Cindy]

Kelly ~ I loved Stardust, but then I'm a huge fan of fairy tales and a huge Gaiman fan as well.

I'm currently reading Secret Lives of Famous Author's: What Your Teachers Never Told You About Famous Novelists, Poets, and Playwrights by Robert Schnakenberg. It's funny and fascinating.

[Alisha Marie]

I'm currently reading The House at Riverton by Kate Morton and I have to say that I'm enjoying it greatly. It's not moving at a fast pace by any means, but it's got me interested enough that I only want to put it down in cases of extreme emergency (and I'm talking about fire or someone dying), so far I recommend it.

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

just finished Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood..my first Atwood :)

I enjoyed it. It started out slow for me..I was going to abandon it..but decided not to..glad that i didn't.

..i'll decide what to read in the morning.. :)

[Kelly]

Thank you Cindy. That does sound interesting. I have added it to my ever growing lists. Have a great rest of the holiday.

[Catherine]

Becky, Santa also brought me The Tales of Beedle the Bard and I'm reading it as we speak.

One story in so far, but I love it.

[Jeane]

Started another book, non-fiction about sinn Fein 1905-2005. Seems very interesting too.

[Robin]

Laura wrote: "Robin #7028 - did you like any of those books?"

The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Was Okay - I expected more from someone as creative as Rowling - I thought they were a little "phoned in" - she could have had some pretty interesting things with great morals etc but they fell flat for me - but I'm glad I read it and it was a very "pretty book" and I liked that all the money is going to a good cause.

A Christmas Carol - Loved it - I forgot how much I enjoy Dickens. I'm really happy I had a reason to read this.

Stardust - Wasn't my cup of tea - my first Gaiman and I'm not turned off to the author and want to read American Gods soon. But I thought it was a little "too fairy-tale-ish" for me - I wanted more depth and some character growth - again really glad I read it but wouldn't put it on the top of my recommendation pile.

The World According to Garp - Interesting reading this so many years later (I read it when first published). Things are SO much different now. Then feminism was at a high and it was the first novel where I was introduced to a transexual and I loved Roberta. I really enjoyed it then - now...well its not at timely and I already knew much of what was going to happen. I found the whole thing just too tragic for my taste. I kind of forgot about all the tragedy but then when I saw it coming at me again - I was like "oh no...." He is a great writer but I'm much more into happy stories or at least one that ends well.

I didn't mention "Flight" which I had finished in my last update - this is an example of a story that is not "fun" - it has some pretty intense stuff in it but it ultimately ends well and I felt good when all was done. I'm a sucker for tales of redemption - probably one of the reasons I liked Christmas Carol so much.

[Robin]

Cindy wrote: "I'm currently reading Secret Lives of Famous Author's: What Your Teachers Never Told You About Fam..."

That sounds really interesting.