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[Catherine]

Just started Stardust by Neil Gaiman and am quite excited after Coraline and American Gods.

[Jamie]

Alisha - I'm reading Revenge of the Spellmans right now and it totally lives up to the last two. (I may even like it better.) Can't recommend the Spellman series enough!

[Kellie]

Stephanie wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Finished Moviegoer by Walker Percy
Blech....
Going to start Middlesex by Eugenides"

Kellie - I hope you enjoy Middlesex - I really liked that one! The beginning started just a b..."

Thanks for the info Stephanie! I am looking forward to it!

[Linda]

Cait wrote: "Lori wrote:"three great books back to back! You are on a reading roll!!!!
..."

It makes me happy when I read multiple books in a row and wind up loving them all! I went through a period last fal..."

Cait, If you are in anyway torn, I have read both and really liked both Change of Heart and Shadow of the Wind. However, while I am not an expert, Shadow of the Wind is truly amazing with a capital A.

[Erin]

I can't seem to make up my mind right now on what's interesting to me, so I've got five books going at the moment!

The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl
Deception Point by Dan Brown
PS I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (I've had this one going forever and just keep coming back to it)
The Ladies Lending Library by Janice Kulyk Keefer
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (my "quick read" of the moment)

[Sandy]

M is for Malice. Sooner or later I will get to the letter T.

[JuliAnna]

Alisha wrote: "it was one of those books that although they take a while to get into (and to get through), they end up being so great that you don't mind so much that you wanted to throw it against the wall numerous times because it just wasn't going fast enough for you."

Alisha, great description! This was definitely my experience with The Brothers Karamazov, except it took me many additional weeks after finishing to completely recover from the wall throwing drag of some stretches. The further I get from the experience of reading it, the more I appreciate the book (if that makes any since).

[Eric]

Finally, finishing off the Harry Potter series with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! By J.K. Rowling, of course. :)

[[deleted user]]

makes me sad to think it's ending... even if someone else is reading it!! HOw'd you like it (the series and the last book)? I had mixed feelings about the book,ups and downs, but loved the series of course.

[Donna]

Fiona, I didn't know that The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency was made into a TV series. I hope it gets picked up by American TV or at least BBC America.

[Kathy]

Fiona, I've read the first of Smith's Scotland series. Well, of course, it would be Scotland, wouldn't it? I am almost finished with Drums in Autumn (#4 in Outlander series for those of you who aren't yet obsessed with this series). I absolutely love this one, think Drums might end up being my favorite. Anyway, I did like Smith's book I read. It was, as you say, some nice, light reading. I will probably need some of that when I do finish the Outlander books.

[Paula]

Catherine, the narrator I heard was Sil Nic Fheorais. Is that who is reading "Wish You Were Here"? I think the Irish accent really adds to these books.

[Paula]

Fiona, I loved "Bridges of Madison County". I also read "Almost Moon". That one is a very difficult book and it took me a couple of days to digest it and decide that I did like it. Let me know what you think of it. I almost gave it up but kept going and eventually was glad that I did because I think I understood the character better at the end.

[Paula]

Liz wrote: "Paula wrote: "Liz, I listened to "P.S. I Love You" and "Wish You Were Here" on audio. Thought the narrator did an excellent job and I loved the stories. But I had totally forgotten about the annoyi...

No Liz, there were times that I felt if I heard the word giggle one more time I would scream! LOL

[Fiona (Titch)]

Paula wrote: "Fiona, I loved "Bridges of Madison County". I also read "Almost Moon". That one is a very difficult book and it took me a couple of days to digest it and decide that I did like it. Let me know what..."

Paula, I have no idea why I stopped reading Almost Moon. Concerning Bridges of Madison County , I am not sure what to make of it. Not sure if it was my kind of book in the end.

[Liz]

JuliAnna, The only Julian Barnes book I've read is England, England which I didn't particularly care for.
Fiona wrote: "I'm taking a small break from IT... or probably read both at the same time which is unusual for me.

Seeing as I've been watching it on TV I've picked up [b:The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency|7061|..."
I've only read the first book, but I really enjoyed it! Somehow they're comfortable reads,I can't explain it...
When I tried to read the second one this fall, I realized my brother had taken our copy to Namibia so i treid to get it from the library but was unable to finish before I went overseas >: (sideways angry face) This summer, that'll be a good time to read it...

[Paula]

Fiona, a lot of people didn't like "Bridges of Madison County" because of the adultery aspect. I don't condone it, but I did think it was a beautiful story.

And I can understand why you stopped "Almost Moon". That is not a book for everyone. : )

[Robin]

I'm reading Alphabet of Thorns - which is beautifully written but unfortunatley not "grabbing" me. I really am not seeing any conflict nor am i particularly interested in the people I've met so far. But as I said some of the writing is beautiful.

[JSou]

I just started Blindness by Jose Saramago last night and I am LOVING it!

[Sandra]

Rebbie wrote: "The discussion about Jodi Picoult books is great, thanks all. What's your favorite, anyone? I've only read one, Eighteen Minutes, which was good, but would like to get other suggestions."
Try My sister's Keeper, thought it one of her best.

Sandra

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jessica wrote: "I just started Blindness by Jose Saramago last night and I am LOVING it!"

Yeah, another Saramago lover!!! Im so happy :)

[Sandra]

Lori wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I just started Blindness by Jose Saramago last night and I am LOVING it!"

Yeah, another Saramago lover!!! Im so happy :)"


I just started the Life of Pi.

[Kristen]

I am reading The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory. So far I don't enjoy it as much as the The Other Boleyn Girl or The Boleyn Inheritance.

[Nancy]

NORTHERN CLEMENCY. Charming.

[Jamie]

I just finished Revenge of the Spellmans (3rd in the series) and I loved it! The first two books were great, but I enjoyed this one even more. I'll be finishing up Bridget Jones's diary (a re-read) by tomorrow and then returning to I Capture the Castle.

[[deleted user]]

I couldn't cope with Bridget Jones... it was okay, but nothing great. I think it was the same problem of having the faces of Zelwegger and Grant in my head while I was reading (I never did see the film in the end); it spoiled my fun.

The Spellmans series sounds brilliant.. gonna read one of those soon! thanks

[Fiona (Titch)]

Paula wrote: "Fiona, a lot of people didn't like "Bridges of Madison County" because of the adultery aspect. I don't condone it, but I did think it was a beautiful story.

And I can understand why you stopped "A..."

Yeah, maybe that kind of aspect isn't good in a book.

[Dorie]

I finished "The Leisure Seeker" and thought it was pretty good. It highlighted many of the difficulties that arise as people age, and the characters were very well written. The plot dragged a bit, however.

I'm ignoring a library book to start "Starvation Lake". I've only read the first chapter but so far I like it.

[Kelly]

THANKS ELIZABETH, ALICIA, AND FIONA

[alicia]

I finished Water for Elephants and I don't know why it took me so long to pick it up.I really loved it.Such a sweet story.Now I need to finish Secrets in the Attic.

[Jamie]

Hayes - I'm not enjoying Bridget Jones as much as I did when I first read it. I guess 10 years (or whatever it's been) can make a big difference in our perceptions of what makes a good book. At the time, I really loved it for the humor, but I now realize that there's much better material out there. The Spellman series is one such case. I hope you enjoy it! (I do still really like the film version of Bridget Jones - you may want to give it a shot.)

[Coral Rose]

Jamie wrote: "Hayes - I'm not enjoying Bridget Jones as much as I did when I first read it. I guess 10 years (or whatever it's been) can make a big difference in our perceptions of what makes a good book. "

I agree. I first read Bridget Jones...oh gosh! 9 years ago!...as a single girl in the midst a college rife with relationships that looked as solid as brick. Some of what I really clicked with then I just don't anymore.
It's funny, though, I still relate to I Capture the Castle very well.

[Gracee]

The Zookeeper's Wife A War Story

is what I'm reading right now... My father fought in WWII in the South Pacific. Even though I've heard the horror stories of the Nazis via my parents - this book puts a face on it. When I thought it wasn't possible to hate evil any more...I've found reason! This should be required reading for high school history class! Seriously!! Amazing TRUE story.

[Elizabeth (Alaska)]

Gracee wrote: "The Zookeeper's Wife A War Story

is what I'm reading right now... M..."

Thanks, Gracee, I'll look forward to it. I have that on my shelf - hope I can get to it after the Spring Challenge!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Kristen wrote: "I am reading The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory. So far I don't enjoy it as much as the The Other Boleyn Girl or The Boleyn Inheritance. "

Yeah, I liked both TOBG and The Boleyn Inheritance better than The Queen's Fool.

But the Gregory I enjoyed most was actually Virgin Earth.

What I am currently reading is Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Being the First Jane Austen Mystery, by Stephanie Barron. I'm still making up my mind about it.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I have read and finished The Almost Moon - Alice Sebold and The Beacon - Susan Hill . Now I am gonna carry on reading Sleepyhead - Mark Billingham as I wanna finish off books that I have already started.

[Liz]

Jamie wrote: "Hayes - I'm not enjoying Bridget Jones as much as I did when I first read it. I guess 10 years (or whatever it's been) can make a big difference in our perceptions of what makes a good book. At the..."
Also, if it's any incentive to watch the film, it does have Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. I actually thought both books were pretty funny, and when I read them Bridget's complaints about being single were relatable for me. Any one know if she's writing a third?

[Jamie]

Liz - There may be another book after The Edge of Reason. Apparently, Bridget Jones started out as a newspaper column over in the U.K. In 2005, Fielding continued the column from where The Edge of Reason left off, but none of this newer material has been included in a book as of yet. I don't want to say much about it because I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but I'll just say that Fielding took Bridget in a direction that I was very sad to see happen. I think this knowledge may also be influencing my enjoyment of Bridget Jones's Diary a bit.

I haven't read any of the new columns, since I'm pretty unhappy about what I know about them, but you can find them here: http://www.friendsoffirth.com/bjd/col...

[Jeane]

Hayes wrote: "I remember the beginning being really tear making... it gets better, it does. It's pretty sad all the way thru the first part, but not sooo depressing."

ow, I thought the beginning wasn't depressing for now and it would get worse....

[Jeane]

Fiona wrote: "I'm taking a small break from IT... or probably read both at the same time which is unusual for me.

Seeing as I've been watching it on TV I've picked up [b:The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency|7061|..."

Fiona, how is it now?

[Jeane]

Fiona wrote: "Paula wrote: "Fiona, I loved "Bridges of Madison County". I also read "Almost Moon". That one is a very difficult book and it took me a couple of days to digest it and decide that I did like it. Le..."

I think I read Bridges of Madison county more than ten years ago and loved it.

[Jeane]

Kristen wrote: "I am reading The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory. So far I don't enjoy it as much as the The Other Boleyn Girl or The Boleyn Inheritance. "

oh, that's a pity. I have The queen's fool from the library for about a month and still didn't started it.

[Jeane]

Jamie wrote: "Liz - There may be another book after The Edge of Reason. Apparently, Bridget Jones started out as a newspaper column over in the U.K. In 2005, Fielding continued the column from where The Edge of ..."

I adore the first one but completely didn't enjoy the second one.

[[deleted user]]

I finished Oscar Wao, which I loved, loved, loved... gonna read it again (altho not right away).

I am going to start Jeremy Mercer's memoir about Paris and Shakespeare & Co. Time Was Soft There A Paris Sojourn at Shakespeare & Co., which in Europe is called Books, Baguettes and Bedbugs...

Looks really good. Why do they give books different titles in the US and in UK/Europe? Anybody know?

[[deleted user]]

Liz wrote: Also, if it's any incentive to watch the film, it does have Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.

That works for me!! ; )

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Beats me, Hayes. In the case of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, I believe it was because Scholastic said no American would have heard of the concept of the philosopher's stone before.

[Kelly]

Fiona how did you get through the almost moon? I dont remember how many pages I got through but I found it dark and the main character pretty sick. Did it get any better after she cleaned the mess in the kitchen?

[[deleted user]]

...ew!...

[Fiona (Titch)]

It was omg, so dark and I can't actually describe it. But it was gross in parts and so weird that I am so glad its over with.

[Carole]

Just started reading Margaret Atwood's Blind Assassin and just finished reading Junot Diaz's Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.