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[Jeane]

Jenna wrote: "Just finished Patricia Cornwell's Postmortem. I had never read any of her books before. It was a quick and easy read. I'll be reading her other ones eventually. Just started Beautiful Boy, A Fa..."

Jenna, read them all they are soooooo good.

[Liz]

Abhishek wrote: "Just finished reading The Naked Face,it was an awesome book,first book by [a:Sidney Sheldon|..."

IMHO, his best - I find this rule is often the case: An author's first is the best! Like John Grisham's "Time to Kill"!

[Robin]

In keeping with my have to be reading many things at once I started Breaking Dawn - I know I know but I needed a romance for the Winter challenge.

[Liz]

The Beach House by Jane Green.
It is chic lit, sometimes I like the distraction.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jenna,
I finally saw your post on Reluctant Fundamentalist. (Geesh, I work three days and there are a gazillion posts to catch up on!) I know what you are saying about leaving it up to us to decide, but I prefer a closed ending. I hate wondering and wondering. Oh well. It was still worth the ride!


I am so happy to see this post updated all day long every day. Its such a great thing to be able to read about what everyone else is reading..... even tho I hardly have the time to post anymore....

I read two books in two days last week. Recluctant Fundamentalist and As She Climbed Over the Table. Both were just too good to put down till they were done!

Now I am reading Treasure Island. I dont know why, but I never picked it up when I was younger. Im not very far into it, but I am liking it.

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a room of one's own & Comfort of Strangers

[Marsha]

Inkdeath

[Alisha Marie]

I finished True Stories of Law & Order SVU and it was just okay. I think with a book like that you have to be reading something else along with it otherwise you'll get bored eventually. I liked it enough and some of the cases were interesting.

Right now, I'm reading Heartsick by Chelsea Cain and it's good so far. It's been a while since I've read a police procedural and a good thriller, so I'm looking forward to reading it.

[Abhishek]

Liz wrote: "Abhishek wrote: "Just finished reading The Naked Face,it was an awesome book,first book by [..."

So true :-)

[Cindy]

Liz wrote: "The Beach House by Jane Green.
It is chic lit, sometimes I like the distraction."

Liz I also just started The Beach House. For some reason I've been in the mood for light 'chic lit' lately!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Went to bed early last nite and read the following: Falling Awake - Viv French, Walking with Rainbows - Isla Dewar, Harpies - David Belbin & The Cold Heart of Summer - Alan Gibbons.

[Ann from S.C.]

Finally finished THE HOUR I FIRST BELIEVED by Wally Lamb. It was great. Now I am getting into WHAT IS THE WHAT, and also starting THE ART ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN.

[Linda]

Ann from S.C. wrote: "Finally finished THE HOUR I FIRST BELIEVED by Wally Lamb. It was great. Now I am getting into WHAT IS THE WHAT, and also starting THE ART ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN."

Ann, I loved The Art of Racing in the Rain. I was so taken with that book that I bought his
How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, but have not had the chance to start reading it yet. Would love to know what you think of Enzo.

[Lisa]

"Mistress of the Art of Death"--a Christmas gift from my spouse and his nose was getting bent out of shape that it hadn't just flown to the top of the TBR pile. It's certainly a different story than I normally read but interesting so far.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just about to finish Christmas, Present - Jacquelyn Mitchard. Will then read I am the Messenger - Markus Zusak.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Last night I re-read The Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury. Still a most amazing short story cycle.

[Laura]

Fiona wrote: "Just about to finish Christmas, Present - Jacquelyn Mitchard. Will then read I am the Messenger - Markus Zusak.

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I've been wondering how you're doing with Messenger Fiona. You gotta get past the bank robbery part at the beginning to get into his quest, where it becomes so interesting and unique too.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Laura wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Just about to finish Christmas, Present - Jacquelyn Mitchard. Will then read I am the Messenger - Markus Zusak.

"


I've been wondering how you're doing with Messenger Fiona. Y..."

I was wondering about that part Laura. Looked boring at the beginning. Will carry on tho from your recommedation hun xx

[Robin]

Susanna wrote: "Last night I re-read The Martian Chronicles..."

Wow been years since I thought of that one - it is really good and I'm not a huge sci-fi fan.

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

[Catamorandi]

I am now reading THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy. I have only gotten into a few pages of the book, but I think it is going to be a little weird, good weird, I mean. I just finished WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen. It's an excellent.

[Robin]

Operandi - I'm leading a discussion group on the "Sci-fi/fantasy group" on the Road this month. It is a short read - come on over when you are done and share your insights - this is a very controversial book and the posts are already....exciting.

[Catamorandi]

Sounds good, Robin. Thanks for the invite.

[Ella]

I'm reading A Confederacy of Dunces by Kennedy Toole and it's a humor, fiction. I'm enjoying it. It seems to be reading quickly.

[Jeane]

Lori wrote: "Jenna,
I finally saw your post on Reluctant Fundamentalist. (Geesh, I work three days and there are a gazillion posts to catch up on!) I know what you are saying about leaving it up to us to deci..."

Lori, what is And she climbed over the table about? I like the title!!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Robin wrote: "Susanna wrote: "Last night I re-read The Martian Chronicles..."

Wow been years since I thought of that one - it is really good and I'm not a huge sci-fi fan."

My mother is so not a science fiction fan and she's read and enjoyed The Martian Chronicles. She was the one who gave it to me, actually, when I was about ten.

[Selena]

I'm currently reading Revolutionary Road (yes, I'm on the RR bandwagon!) and the Undertaking. So far, both are really great but RR is the better of the two! :)

Anyone else reading it?

[Lisa]

Selena, it's in my TBR pile but I keep passing it over when I choose a new book because I fear that it's going to be a real downer.

[Melissa]

I just started The Heretic's Daughter, because I FINALLY finished Jonathan Strange!

[Good Book Fairy]

liked the heretic's daughter a lot. also really enjoyed the witches trinity.
reading the winter rose right now. it's the sequel to the the tea rose by jennifer donnoley.

[Justine]

I have finally picked up Infinite Jest A Novel for the long haul. It's my project for February.

[Callista]

I am currently reading four books:

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
Airhead by Meg Cabot
A Companion to Wolves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear
Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Thankfully, they're all so different that I can't get them confused!

[Susan]

I am currently reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. It's fantastic. I'm in love with the main character, 9 year old Oskar. I'm almost done with it and I don't want it to end. Next book will likely be Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell - but I'm a little worried because I've been hearing some mixed reviews.

[Maria]

Lisa wrote: ""Mistress of the Art of Death"--a Christmas gift from my spouse and his nose was getting bent out of shape that it hadn't just flown to the top of the TBR pile. It's certainly a different story th..."


i'm wondering how this book is. it's on my list, and sounds very interesting, i'll be looking forward to your thoughts when you finish it!

i know what you mean about the hubby being put off that the book he got you wasn't your #1 priority...mine got me Tales of the Beedle Bard, and i just finished it Saturday. i had other stuff in line before that, he just needs to learn to be patient!

[Maria]

Melissa wrote: "I just started The Heretic's Daughter, because I FINALLY finished Jonathan Strange!"

melissa, we're on the same reading page! i'm still struggling with JS, but i've been reading The Heretic's Daughter. i'm really enjoying this one!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I read Mistress of the Art of Death last summer, and enjoyed it.

[Liz]

Maria wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I just started The Heretic's Daughter, because I FINALLY finished Jonathan Strange!"

melissa, we're on the same reading page! i'm still struggling with JS, but i've been reading ..."

Maria and Melissa, I so loved the Heretic's Daughter - the Salem Witch Trials told from a totally different perspective! Since I live in the next town over from Salem MA, it was even more poignant and interesting ...

[Jane(Janelba)]

I'm reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer.
I am really enjoying these easy to read books as they are full of things to think about and emotions etc. So glad I got to read them all one straight after the other too !
I can't put them down. I anticipate finishing it in a day or so and then I don't know what I will read lol.

[Marisa]

I just started A Caress of Twilight by Laurell K hamilton. It is the second book in the Meredith Gentry series

[Lisa]

Maria wrote: "Lisa wrote: ""Mistress of the Art of Death"--a Christmas gift from my spouse and his nose was getting bent out of shape that it hadn't just flown to the top of the TBR pile. It's certainly a diffe..."

I was really wishing that mine dear spouse had gotten out my list of books I wanted--there are probably 100 or more that he could have chosen. I'm hoping I enjoy "Mistress" and don't just end up annoyed with him!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jeane

As She Climbed Across the Table is about a female physisist who falls in love with a black hole. very humorous and very very well written.

[Dorie]

Lori wrote: "Jeane, As She Climbed Across the Table is about a female physisist w..."

Oh, I have that book but haven't read it. I'll be interested what you think of it.

I took my time reading through "A Fraction of the Whole" and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although I think it went on for a little too long, the characters were incredibly interesting. I've now started The Devil's Bones A Novel by Jefferson Bass.

[Melissa]

Lbmii wrote: "liked the heretic's daughter a lot. also really enjoyed the witches trinity.
reading the winter rose right now. it's the sequel to the the tea rose by jennifer donnoley.
"

Oh, I just read A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly and loved it! She's an amazing writer!

[Melissa]

Susan wrote: "I am currently reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. It's fan..."

The length of Jonathan Strange is the only drawback. I really enjoyed it. If you're not sure, but you like audio books then I'd try that. The reader of the audio book is amazing!

[Melissa]

"melissa, we're on the same reading page! i'm still struggling with JS, but i've been reading ..."

Yeah, it took me a while to get through JS, but it was worth it. I really enjoyed it!

[Robin]

Ella wrote: "I'm reading A Confederacy of Dunces by Kennedy Toole and it's a humor, fiction. I'm enjoying it. It seems to be reading quickly."

Really glad you are liking that - I know nothing about it except a good friend of mine (she runs one of my face2face book clubs) claims that is the worst book ever ;-(

[Robin]

Melissa wrote: "I just started The Heretic's Daughter, because I FINALLY finished Jonathan Strange!"

LOL, JS&MN sure has a way of slowing down the reads for a period of time - I think it is the book I worked the hardest at in a long long time.

[Robin]

Jane wrote: "I'm reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer...."

Me too - it looks so big but it does go fast.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Dorie, just click on the link to see my review....
I really enjoyed it. I read it in one day cause i couldnt put it down.

[Dorie]

Lori wrote: "Dorie, just click on the link to see my review....
I really enjoyed it. I read it in one day cause i couldnt put it down. "


It sounds weird enough I'll probably like it! I'll have to kick it up higher in the TBR pile. I loved Motherless Brooklyn (of course), and I also enjoyed his "Girl In Landscape", another odd but good book.

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I'm having a hard time with Everything Is Illuminated A Novel - is it me? did everyone love it or not?