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[Jenna]

Lori...
Reluctant Fudamentalist was an interesting read. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[Kandice]

Jeane wrote: "Kandice wrote: "JuliAnna wrote: "Kandice, So far Watchmen is going pretty well. For the most part the characters are pretty distinct, so I'm doing okay on that. I don't know about clues in the pict..."

I can wait for you Jeane:) Even though it's such a pretty, beckoning book. I don't mind.

[Mary]

I'm reading The Gargoyle
Man is it intense. I was forewarned and so ....you just gotta hang on for the ride....it's worth it.

[Cindy]

I'm just starting "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. A friend gave it to me for Christmas-we usually like very different kinds of books, but I'm going to give it a go. The back cover says it's set in early 20th century Chicago, and revolves around an architect associated with the world's fair and a serial killer. I'm only on the first page, but i'll let you all know what i think.

[Kandice]

The Mission Song A Novel by John le Carré

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jenna, I finished it just before dinner. That has to be the quickest start to finish time for me ever! I liked the conversation tone to it, the character was talking right to you..... but I was a little disappointed in the ending.

How about you?

[Alisha Marie]

I just finished The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective by Kate Summerscale. I thought it was okay. The mystery was interesting (although, terrible and heartbreaking), but the book did get bogged down in a couple of parts. I had trouble picking it back up through the first 150 pages, but it got better after that. Still, I almost gave up on it twice. It definitely didn't read like a fiction like the blurb in the book suggested it did.

Right now I'm reading The Harrowing Alexandra Sokoloff. It seems like a fast read (according to the blurb, at least. Yep, I never learn. I have too much faith in advertisement when it comes to books) and I need something fast after reading "The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher". I'm also unofficially doing the Year of Reading Dangerously challenge and since I don't really read horror, I thought that "The Harrowing" would be a good place to start. Hope I'm not mistaken.

[Jill]

I just finished The Book Thief. It was brilliant. I loved it. Definitely some of the most exquisitely crafted YA work I've ever had the pleasure to read.

[Maria]

Lori wrote: "Jenna, I finished it just before dinner. That has to be the quickest start to finish time for me ever! I liked the conversation tone to it, the character was talking right to you..... but I was a l..."

i see you're talking about The Reluctant Fundementalist. i agree, the ending was kind of a let down. i thought the story was very good, very realistic, and very thought provoking.

[Stephanie]

Just finished I'm Not Scared. I really liked it. Now on to Unless A Novel - book club pick.

[Kim]

I am burnt out with memoirs so I'm switching themes. I have just started the Alchemist. So far it is interesting.

[Kim]

Jill wrote: "I just finished The Book Thief. It was brilliant. I loved it. Definitely some of the most exquisitely crafted YA work I've ever had the pleasure to read. "

I loved it too Jill. I felt like my heart would melt it was so good.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Started The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.K. Rowling (ML) and I am still reading Skin Privilege - Karin Slaughter, Dissolution - C.J. Sansom.

[Robin]

So I've been away quite a bit...Traveling...Lots of Work....and a bit sick

So when I came to this thread there were 600 unread posts!!

#7902 - Alison - As you can see I'm not such a superstar keeping up with the posts. Glad you enjoyed Book Thief as well. It was a great read.
#7903 - Brent - you and Alison have me facinated by Dirty Jobs - just went on the TBR list!
#7905 - JG - But I think the whole point was his movement was already taking off -- poor kid didn't have to die - IMO
#7911 - Lori - I found it strange this person was "comparing" this book to all kinds of other "popular" books" Wasn't sure how it could be similar to both "1000 splendend suns" and "Book Thief" - pretty differnt books
#7912 - Fiona - so glad you liked Watership Down - I so enjoyed that re-read thanks for giving me a reason to revist it.
#7926 - LIz - So I highly recommend all 3 off the books you mentioned - Gursney, Book Thief, Watership Down - ah a Kindle would make packing easier ;-)
#7959 - Leila - Good book - I love the whole Narnia Series
#7962 - Stef - Glad you are liking Pillars of the Earth - I have to start reading that soon - My hubby and everyone I know speaks highly of it.
#7968 - Susanna - Let me know what you think of Juilie and Juilia - I gave up on it at my 100 page rule - but if you like it I might pick it up again.
#7996 - Megan - It is a great book - hope you like it! Pun intended ;-)
#8015 - JuliAnna - Sorry I was not around to resond to you. Yes I think a number of us struggle with JS & MN. As to Griffen's Daughter...Chapter 1-19 are on this site http://www.podiobooks.com/title/griff...
#8017 - Heather - Yes please do add watership Down - you will love it!
#8031 - Melody - So glad you liked 1000 splended suns - it is wonderful.
#8037 - Robin - Woah! - sorry we share the same name - no one confuse me with this crazy lady ;-) - At least you had some excitment while I was gone
#8060 - Jamie - I just scored "Secret Life of Bees" for free -- Did you like it - I may start reading it soon
#8063 - LOL - so the book is done by CreateSpace (Self-publisher - big surprise) Has one review (her - saying -- Let me know when the second one comes out -- classic!!)
#8068 - Suzanne - I just scored like 4 free James Patterson books - but never read him - are they good?
#8078 - Melody - this probably will get to you too late but out of Twilight and PS I Love you - I'd go with Twilight even though I'm not a Twilight fan - the first one was good
#8082 - Laura - glad to see another Book Thief Late Comer - I just recently finished it - great book
#8098 - Ashley - Secret Life of Bees - Opinion? Thumbs up or down? - Never mind just saw post #8131 ;-)
#8114 - Teresa - Hope you like "The Stand" - it is one of my favorites
#8128 - Ann - Glad to see you are enjoying your re-read of The Stand - I want to get the exteneded copy
#8134 - Angela - I saw an interview recently with Hossini (about a month or two) and he is working on a new book but no release date set yet
#8135 - Catherine - I'm going to be moderating The Road for the February Read in Sci-fi and fantasy club (http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...) You might want to join the discussion
#8202 - Jill - Ditto to you about The Road for other group
#8203 - Kandice - Ditto again ;-)
#8212 - Ella - I heard bad things about "confdederacy of Dunces" - let me know what you think
#8233 - Ann - congrats on The Stand
#8263 - Allison - glad you liked of Mice and Men - great book!
#8275 - Operandi - Are you enjoying Water for Elephants?? I really liked this book
#8289 - Amy - Glad you liked Gursney -
#8478 - Mary - I ended up giving up on Garygolye at my 100 page rule - but I hope you enjoy it
#8479 - I liked Devil in the White City - especially all the "stuff" that came out of the fair - innovations etc.
#8487 - So glad you enjoyed it as well
#8492 - About Beedle Bard - I wish more of her stories were like the "Word Shaker" in Book Thief - they seemed a bit "lacking" to me. Still a nice little read.

[Becky]

I'm going to be starting "The Reader" by Bernhard Schlink tomorrow. I can't wait!

[Robin]

Now as to what I'm up to.....

Well recently finished:
JS & MN - Whew! that was tough
Book Thief - that was a great book
Watership Down - A lovely re-read

Started:
Good Omens

Still in process with
Griffen's Dauther - though will be done tomorrow
A non-fiction book on publishing

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

[Kellie]

Cindy wrote: "I'm just starting "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. A friend gave it to me for Christmas-we usually like very different kinds of books, but I'm going to give it a go. The back cover says it..."

I really enjoyed this book. The story is good but the history is fascinating!

[Beth Ann]

I'm reading Outlander right now, I'm really enjoying it.

I would like to read The Book Theif but I am hesitant, what do you think of it if you've read it?

I also want to read Revolutionary Road before I see the movie. Does anyone have any thoughts on this book too?

[Meghan]

I am reading two books right now, both of which I wouldn't have picked up if it hadn't been for the winter challenge. One is Teacher Man A Memoir by Frank McCourt, which I am not enjoying, even though I loved Angela's Ashes and I am a teacher! I almost feel like his methods and viewpoint are so out-of-sync with what is needed in today's classroom that I can't stand it. But he does have a way with words, that man.

The other book I am reading is December by Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop. Another eh. Kind of slow, and the weaving in and out of first to third person narrative makes me more than a little dizzy. Oh well.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished reading The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.K. Rowling. Will now read I am the Messenger - Markus Zusak.

[Carrie]

ROBIN! You are such a good member. Did you really just reply to all of those people & posts??

[Carrie]

Fiona, let us know what you think of I AM THE MESSENGER. I thought it kinda sucked.

[Jamie]

Carrie - Why didn't you like I am the Messenger? I've been looking forward to reading it.

[Linda]

Cindy wrote: "I'm just starting "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. A friend gave it to me for Christmas-we usually like very different kinds of books, but I'm going to give it a go. The back cover says it..."

Cindy, I loved Devil in the White City, but I may be a bit prejudice since I grew up in Chicago and was simply mesmerized by the development of all the areas I only knew from living in close proximity. I rarely re-read a book, but this is one I will more than likely revisit. Hope you enjoy it.

[Linda]

I am about to start Girl with a Pearl Earring and am waiting for the mail to deliver Olive Kitteridge A Novel in Storiesfor the B&N book club read.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Carrie, have you read The Book Thief - Markus Zusak?

[Debbie]

I'm reading The Best Ten Days of My Life right now and have The Heretic's Daughter next in line.

The Book Thief was great and was one of my more popular giveaways.

[Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner)]

Robin..I really did enjoy The Secret Life of Bees..it was good. how'd you score a free copy??

[Fran]

loved the book thief!

[Melissa]

Take the Cannoli Stories From the New World by Sarah Vowell. So fun, so far.

[Becky]

I really enjoyed I Am the Messenger! It is very different than The Book Thief, but it is still great. I know that some people were put off by the ending, and that ruined the book for them, but I liked it.

Jamie, if you liked Zusak's style in The Book Thief, I think that you would like Messenger as well. I think it's one of those books that you either love or hate. I loved it.

(Edit: I probably shouldn't say "style" because the style is different between the two books. If you liked his VOICE in The Book Thief, you should like Messenger.) :)

[Kandice]

Linda wrote: "I am about to start Girl with a Pearl Earring and am waiting for th..." was sooo hard to put down. I loved it.



Girl with a Pearl Earring

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I finished Girl with a Pearl Earring last night. Interesting novel.

Robin - Julie and Julia was just "OK" and the sustained tone was rather whiny. I wouldn't bother picking it up again.

[Laura]

Fiona wrote: "Just finished reading The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.K. Rowling. Will now read I am the Messenger - Markus Zusak."


I am reading I am the Messenger and it is terrific. I hope the ending is not what made you hate it Carrie. Cause I am loving it ! Prob not even 1/2way thru yet.

[Mary]

Fiona wrote: "Just finished reading The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.K. Rowling.

Did you like Beedle the Bard? I just bought it and haven't seen much about it
on goodreads...probably looking in the wrong places! But I'd rather stick to my own groups. If you see this I'd love to hear your "Bard Thoughts"

[Laura]

OUTLANDER GROUP - I am posting a new thread in Wanna Discuss This Novel? section so we can decide when we're gonna start reading it.

YIPPEE!

[Jeane]

Kandice wrote: "Jeane wrote: "Kandice wrote: "JuliAnna wrote: "Kandice, So far Watchmen is going pretty well. For the most part the characters are pretty distinct, so I'm doing okay on that. I don't know about clu..."

well, I don't know when I will get it from the library so jsut tell em when you all start and then I start or try to start the moment I get it.

[Jeane]

Fiona wrote: "I finished my book. I keep bringing all these possible books to read but by the time I finish one I don't feel like the next in the pile so I bring another pile down.

Now...

[b:The Mission Song ..."

at least you bring down piles, doesn't matter if you change your mind.

Henning mankell!!!!!

[Jeane]

Stephanie wrote: "Just finished I'm Not Scared. I really liked it. Now on to [b:Unless A Novel|74462|U..."

Stephnaie, you mean I'm not scared about the italian boy? If so, I finsihed it yesterday I think. I liked it. In the beginning nothing was really hapenning but then suddenly, wow! It was well written wasn't it?

[Jeane]

Linda wrote: "I am about to start Girl with a Pearl Earring and am waiting for th..."

Linda, let us know how The girl with the pearl eaaring goes. I loved th ebook adn movie, very strong story I thought.

[Jeane]

Laura wrote: "OUTLANDER GROUP - I am posting a new thread in Wanna Discuss This Novel? section so we can decide when we're gonna start reading it.

YIPPEE!"

Great Laura!! Now I just need the book.

[Laura]

I'll wait for you Jeane, and I think Heather is planning to also - but see more details in the Outlander thread

(Somewhere, Lori is heaving a big sigh of relief that I finally got around to setting up the thread!)

I can't WAIT to start it. But building up anticipation is a good thing too!

[Alisha Marie]

I just finished The Harrowing and I liked it. It was creepy and entertaining. Although, I did like the build up to the ending more than the ending itself. But after struggling through my last two reads, I'm glad that I read something that kept me captivated enough to not stop reading.

Right now, I'm reading The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. I've never read any of The Chronicles of Narnia before so I'm excited to start.

[Kandice]

Alisha wrote: "I just finished The Harrowing and I liked it. It was creepy and entertaining. Althoug..."

Didn't you say you never read horror? Aren't you glad you read it, so now you have even more choices!

[Callista]

I am reading Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama. I was going to start with The Audacity of Hope, but I saw that it was one of next month's books, so I'm gonna hold off for a bit. :)

[Alisha Marie]

Well, Kandice, I've never read out-and-out horror. I've read a couple of horror books that could be construed as psychological (Come Closer, Promise Not to Tell A Novel) and I've read The Amityville Horror and that's classified as "non-fiction." I just haven't read actual ghosts/demons type of horror. But after "The Harrowing" I'm actually excited to be picking up more.

[Robin]

Beth Ann wrote: "I'm reading Outlander right now, I'm really enjoying it.

I would like to read The Book Theif but I am hesitant, what do you think of it if you've read it?

I also want to read Revolutionary ..."

I'll highly recommend Book Thief!!

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

[Robin]

Carrie wrote: "ROBIN! You are such a good member. Did you really just reply to all of those people & posts??"

LOL - Going through those posts is how I get all my nuggets for the TBR file - so I can't "skip them". Do I sound OCD ;-p

[Robin]

Jamie wrote: "Robin..I really did enjoy The Secret Life of Bees..it was good. how'd you score a free copy??"

So once a month a go to the Arlington VA public library to do a lecure on "business and writing" - They have a bunch of shelves in the 'parking garage' filled with free books. Everytime I go there I go through the shelves - last time I scored Pillars of the Earth. This month I got Secret Life of Bees AND 6 Patterson books and Brad Meltzer Book of Lies -- Woot!

[Robin]

Mary wrote: "Did you like Beedle the Bard? I just bought it and haven't seen much about it
on goodreads...probably looking in ..."

I thought it was a fun little easy read - but I expected "more". She is such a great writer and so creative they seemed a bit "phone in" to me.