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[Atishay]

I picked up Queen Camilla by Sue Townsend to go along with The Loop by Nicholas Evans that I'm reading now.

[Kelly]

Sue wrote: "I am at a book stand-still. My personal shelf is not caught up because I just have too many books to post. I am in need of something that really grabs me, nothing too romantic. I just finished from..."

Hi Sue. I dont know what your interests are but here are two suggestions of books that grabbed my attention quickly. Malice by Danielle Steel. True Believer by Nicholas Sparks. Good Luck and let me know when and what you find. I love learning about books that grab your attention right away also.

[Good Book Fairy]

Catherine wrote: "Allison, I definitely get next book anxiety after something really great! Happened to me after The Hours.

I've heard so much about The Book Thief, I might have to check it out soon."

yes, yes, yes....it's so hard to pick up a book after a really good one because you're only setting yourself up for disappointment if it's not even better.
my theory is to switch countries or centuries...so after The Book Thief, i went to The Heretics Daughter. After all the books in the Outlander series which is my FAVE, I went to India.
It helps me get througth my TBR pile!

[Linda]

Alisha wrote: "I finished Sarah's Key last night. It was a great read, but it was a major tearjerker. I was bawling through like half of the book.

Right now I'm reading People of the Book A Novel
I loved Sarah's Key. Have you read or ? They are both great historical fiction reads.

[Jackie]

Finished Remember Me?by Sophie Kinsella. It was a typical Kinsella read- wacky situations and a lovable herione. The herione suffers amesia only to wake up in what she believes is a perfect life.

Now I'm onto Rebel Angels by Libba Bray.

[Courtney]

Vicki wrote: "Ann from S.C. wrote: "I am reallY getting into THE HOST."

I started this a couple of times and always got distracted. I hope to get to it again soon. Hope you continue to enjoy it. "

I guess I should give 'The Host' a chance but I thought her writing in the 'Twilight' series was so abysmal I almost don't want to support her as an author. Maybe I'll get it from the library.

[Alisha Marie]

Linda, I haven't read either of those though The True Story of Hansel and Gretel has been in my TBR list for a while. I'm thinking I should move it to the top of the list soon. I've never heard of Skeleton's Feast before, but it sounds interesting, so I've added it to my shelves.

[Good Book Fairy]

Alisha wrote: "Linda, I haven't read either of those though The True Story of Hansel and Gretel has been in my TBR list for a while. I'm thinking I should move it to the top of the list soon. I've never heard o..."

The true story of hansel and gretel is an amazing work! Disturbing and wonderfully written. READ it.

[Allison]

Catherine~ I'm glad it's not just me! :) Yes, you should totally pick up The Book Thief, it's excellent! :)

Lbmii~ Exactly! I have all these books here to read, and I have just been looking at them and thinking there is no way they could possibly be as good as what I just read, haha. Glad you understand. :) I will definitely try your idea of switching settings and time periods! :)

[Jeane]

Brooke wrote: "I just finished James Patterson's the "The Big Bad Wolf" and I just started Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert."

Brook, how is it going with Eat, pray and love? I am curious about the book. Heard positive and negative comments about it.

[Jeane]

Liz wrote: "I have 7 books on my currently reading on list, and there's only 3 of them which I don't despearately need to work on because they're due for class or I'm writing an essay that's related to them. ..."

Liz, is room with a view good? I would like to read it.

[Jeane]

JG wrote: "Just finished The Seduction of the Crimson Rose. It was more fun fluff from Lauren Willig. Although I've read enough about arched eyebrows to last a lifetime...

Now starting [b:The Shadow of t..."

Enjoy it JG!!!!!

[Jeane]

Allison wrote: "I finished reading The Book Thief today and I love love love LOVED it!! Definitely one of m..."


Everytime I read a Nicholas Evans book....

[Sophie]

If you liked Book Thief, I think you'll like Fidali's Way by George Mastras. I couldn't put it down. The story starts out chillingly with a murder of a beautiful young French woman in the wild Tribal Areas of Pakistan, and we are kept guessing who killed her and how she died until the end (and it's surprising), the book widens and really addresses all the big questions in literature -- fate, freedom, redemption, war, faith, fanaticism -- while examining the most important world conflict of our time (not just the physical conflict between the West and Islam -- but the philosophical differences as well). Great reading. Check out what Sarah Weinman of the Baltimore Sun said about it (words with which I agree):

"Just when you think it's not possible to read a debut novel that offers something fresh, a book comes along that catches you off-guard. Part of this off-kilter feeling, I suspect, came bundled with Matras' biography, listing various television credits for genre offerings that suggest a novel would lack heft. But Fidali's Way is a lushly written, panoramic view of the hills of Pakistan, the violent conflicts nestled within this far-flung locale and the damaged souls of its main characters - especially Nick Sunder, an American traveler looking for a sliver of meaning after a life chasing materialistic dreams. That simple goal seems to crash down with the brutal murder of his current lover and his escape to the village of Gilkamosh after police suspicion prompts a horrifying interrogation. Nick is the story's linchpin, but its soul is Aysha, a beautiful young woman whose quest to study and practice medicine puts her at odds with her deeply fundamentalist community. The caldron stirs its ingredients to a boiling point, producing climaxes of violence that leave impact lasting like a brand placed on unwelcoming skin.

Sarah Weinman reviews fiction every month for The Baltimore Sun. Visit her Web site at www.sarahweinman.com."

Fidali's Way A Novel

[Victoria]

I've just finished The Brutal Art by Jesse Kellerman which was a fantastic read. Still reading the gargoyle in the evening's but have a beautiful hardback edition which i don't want to take on my commute. I've started Lucy Sullivan's getting married as i fancied a comforting read.

[Ann from S.C.]

Courtney wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Ann from S.C. wrote: "I am reallY getting into THE HOST."

I started this a couple of times and always got distracted. I hope to get to it again soon. Hope you continue to enjoy it...."

I like Twilight, but it was a YA book and The Host is geared more for for adults. I got mine at the library.

[Jackie]

Christopher Moore is one of my favorite funny authors. I've read You Suck, but not Bloodsucking Fiends. Bloodsucking comes before You Suck, but I don't think I missed a whole lot by not reading it. My favorite of his though is Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal with A Dirty Job A Novel coming in second.

[Debby]

I finished The Face of Death by Cody McFadyen the other day and then (GASP) was kind of bookless till last night. I tried to start The Silver Swan, but it wasn't very interesting. Last night I startted listening to A Peculiar Grace by Jeffrey Lent. So far it's been really good! I was getting panicky, as it's bitterlycold here and all I've wanted to do was curl up and listen to a good book. I'm fine now!!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Bloodsucking Fiends,and then You Suck, are quite good! I really prefer A Dirty Job to them, but all in all they go very good together......

[Jill]

Lbmii wrote:
The true story of hansel and gretel is an amazing work! Disturbing and wonderfully written. READ it.

*looks at Amazon review* Oh, wow. That does sound good. Looks like I've got another book to read that will make me cry.

[Lisa Julianna]

I have You Suck but haven't started reading it yet...should I read Bloodsucking Friends first?

[Lori, Super Mod]

I HAVE to read books in order, so I would say yes Lisa, read Bloodsucking Fiends first. Otherwise you will be all backwards :)

[Lisa Julianna]

oh...thanks for the info. I am like you I have to read books in order too. LOL I'll make sure I am not all backwards...hehe!! :~)

[Debby]

I found this website a while ago that has helped me immensely when it comes to finding out the order in which a apecific author has written books AND updates for when an author is releasing new books. Here's the link if you don't know about this site:

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/

[Lisa Julianna]

oh so cool...thank you Debby :~)

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Alisha, I second Linda's recommendation of Skeletons at the Feast. I absolutely loved it.

[Debby]

I think you'll find that author website as valuable as I do. It's also been helpful in setting up my lists of what to read next by certain authors, so I don't get "out of order". Glad I could help!

[Gavin]

Thanks, Debby. The fiction link is indeed fabulous. I am also reading The Graveyard Book as well as Child 44 and The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective. I sense a theme here...

[Tanya]

Angela's ashes

[Robin]

Sophie wrote: "If you liked Book Thief, I think you'll like Fidali's Way by George Mastras. I couldn't put it down. The story starts out chillingly with a murder of a beautiful young French woman in the wild Tr..."

So when you recommended Fidali's Way in regards to 1000 splended suns - that made sense to me - but I'm not sure I get the Book Thief connection to this book -- You've made 3 posts all on this book - 2 of them almost verbatium cut/pastes complete with reprints of reviews...are you associated with it in some way?

[Robin]

Away for a week and 240 posts to catch up on.....
Okay here goes

#6648 - JG - Glad you liked Pay it forward. You didn't mention if you were disappointed with what happened to the kid in the end or not. I'm curios as to our reaction.
#7657 - Ashley - I'm glad you liked the Road. I know many people did. I'm sorry to say it will make it so I won't read anything by Cormac. But as I said I'm gladyou liked it.
#7660 - re: crazy as Chocolate - LOL - I love that you support GR authors even when you don't know that you are
#7661 - Jeane - I was the same way with Divinci Code - read it for a story not looking at the implications - I read it fast and enjoyed it
#7662 - Jess - Sorry to hear your sadness at Half-blood Prince. But it is good that she brought a character alive enough for you that you can feel this way. Personally I thought that death was 'inevitable' and was just waiting for the "when".
#7665 - Allison - Glad you are liking the Host - I've heard mixed reviews and still on the fence
#7674 - Jessica - Welcome!! 1000 Splended Suns is a great book - even better then Kite Runner (IMO)
#7676 - Jamie - I also just finished Book Thief (one of the reasons I've been "gone" from this thread ... I see you have Gursney on your TBR - I would pick that up next it is our monthly read and has some parallels to Book Thief - Both are WWW2 and both feature books prominently
#7692 - Allison - I think you will like Book Thief - Like Jamie I also highly recommend.
#7725 & 7736 - Rachelle & Vicki - I hope you enjoy gargoyle - for me it was "not my cup of tea" I thought the writer could have used an editor - there was a lot of "bad things" that is lumped on the main character in the first section of the book and I don't find him very "likeable".
#7757 - Kristina - I'm intersted in your opinions of New Moon - I thought it was really slow and sloggish compared to Twilight
#7761 - NyA - Glad you liked Gursney
#7849 - Allison - LOL Earlier you were just starting Book Thief - I guess you really did lie it
#7881 - Debby - that is a great link - someone here on GR pointed it to me as well (I think maybe Fiona?) I use it all the time now - and I was happy to see they have my husband's book on it too!

Whew!!! Now I'm up to date

-- Wife of GR author Michael J. Sullivan: The Crown Conspiracy (10/08) | Avempartha (04/09)

[Robin]

Now...What am "I" reading.

So I just finished Book Thief - as soon as I get thorugh this post I'm going to go read all the various posts on it - I also loved this book but have some things to say aobut it in the spoiler section.

I'm STILL plodding through JS & MN - I'm really disappointed that I don't like this more - I had high hopes for it.

I'm going back to reading Watership Down - left my little rabbits in a "bad place" I hope they didn't suffer too long there while I finished Book Thief and progressed on JS & MN.

I'm also reading Griffen's Daughter - by a GoodReads author. She had the first 16 chapters on audio that I listened to - now the rest I have to read and I'm missing the narration.

[Stephanie]

Just started The Audacity of Hope Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream - it's been on my TBR for months and I figured I'd better get it read since Inaguration Day is next Tuesday. So far so good - the man can write.

[Richard]

Just reviewed How We Buried Puso, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and am halfway through The Impostor by fellow South African author Damon Galgut.

[Catherine]

Just started Dead as a Doornail, the 5th book in the Sookie series. I feel like I should start reading something else, but I'm obsessed!

[Dorie]

I finished Neverwhere and thought it was a good, enjoyable story. A little slow through the middle, but I loved the ending. I'm now onto "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett.

[Vanessa]

I just finished Through the Looking Glass, and I have just picked up Mrs. de Winter by Susan Hill along with my historical reads. It is good to switch it up from time to time.

[Linda]

Rachel wrote: "Has anyone read the Christopher Moore vampire books? My father-in-law recommended them to me and they sound funny. "You Suck: A Love Story", and "Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story"."

Haven't read the vampire books, but read A Dirty Job and thought it was a riot. One of the funniest books I have read along with Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain.

[Eric]

Just finished Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Now am starting Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

[Brent]

Well I havent read too many books and you may have read this already due to all the recommendations but,,, I'm currently reading "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore and I do not want to put it down and I don't want it to end. I'm finding it very fun to read which I think is really cool.

[Melissa]

Brent, glad you are enjoying A Dirty Job, it was my first Moore book!

I'm still working on A Sweet Far Thing and occasionally reading a few pages of The Princess Diaries.

[Catherine]

Eric, both such good books! I can't wait to read more Vonnegut.

Brent, A Dirty Job was awesome - I'm almost afraid of reading anything else by Moore because it's so good.

[Allison]

Robin~ You are a superstar for keeping up with what everyone is reading and commenting! :) Thanks, I did love The Book Thief. I'm glad to hear you liked it too. Good luck with all the books you are reading, sounds like you are busy! :)

Brent~ I am reading A Dirty Job too. :) This is my first Christopher Moore book and I'm also finding it very entertaining. :)

[Brent]

I have to say, I don't remember reading anything, ANYTHING, that I have found so much fun. I decided to read it after one of my friends suggested it and reading nothing but positive comments about it. I am so glad I picked it up.

[Andrew]

I'm not reading a lot these days...tis sad. I think I will get a good deal of reading done this weekend, but Idk because I need to make flash cards and stuff. I have finals next week, so after that I should definitly pick back up on my reading.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Robin, I was incredibly upset by the ending of Pay It Forward at first. But once I got over that, I realized that was probably the only way a movement like that would really take off.

[Brent]

Lori wrote: "I am curious to know what everyone is currently reading.

I just finished High Fidelity by Nick Hornby this morning and jumped right into The Town That Forgot To Breathe.

Strange book to pick ..."

"A dirty Job" and I thank everybody that has recommended it.

[Gerald]

Currently I am reading Shelterball by DG Mago and it is difficult to put down.

[Allison]

I finished Outlander last night, now I'm plowing through Dragonly in Amber and enjoying it so far-I admit though, I know there will be a reunion scene in Voyager and I'm really just excited to get to that even though it will be awhile. :-)

[Lori, Super Mod]

Brent, C Moore is at his near best with Dirty Job.... Have you read The Stupidest Angel yet? That is my most favorite of his.....