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[Amanda]

I just finished reading Night by Elie Wiesel as part of the Spring Challenge for 'transportation'. It was so drastically different from Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning...still trying to finish Lolita...

[John]

Cool!

[Joseph]

Here's a comment which I think fits (just barely)in this thread.I hope it leads to a lively discussion here or elsewhere, since lively discussion is part of the fun of having friends with similar interests.
I,m reading final drafts of my latest book ( No need to mention the title).Right now I haven't time to read for fun . I wish I could. Please don't make rash judgements about all writers who have far more friends than books.As an English major in college and then in graduate school, I know most must realize I have read more than 11 books.Those few ,are merely those I've been able to read or re-read since I joined in September.If you search the site you will see I have made a great number of very detailed comments and I do communicate frequently with many members who have become friends.
It's no big deal, but I'm sure a lot of authors feel as I do. I love being here, even if it doesn't lead to a rush to the nearest store to buy my books. Honest.

[Ann]

I have a tendency to have 2 or 3 books on the go at one time so I never have to choose which one to read first. "Memoirs of a Geisha" was an enjoyable and informative read on the old ways of Japan. I was disappointed it was not a true story of one person, but I accept that the author did research the topic well and it was "true" of many who lived through that time in Japan.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Sandybanks wrote: "I'm reading The Brothers Karamazov (just going into the Grand Inquisitor chapter) and Eat, Pray, Love."

The Bro's K is such a great book! It was my first Russian lit and I loved it (Tho the Grand Inquisitor part bored me a bit!)

[Liz]

Coral Rose--I know what you mean about resolution. I'm the type of reader who doesn't car for an ambiguous ending.
Patsy--thanks! The fact that 2 of my close friends are there is a motivation.
I'm planning on stating Beyond Ragnarok tomorrow--it's a fantasy novel, and I like fantasy. yay :)

[Lori, Super Mod]

Joseph, I couldnt imagine not reading. I always try to make time during the week to curl up with a book.

Take this weekend for example: I work 4 10 hour days, and Im pooped to all hell, but I was dying to start The Sunset Limited (Cormac McCarthy), so little by little I have been reading through it, at nite, before I go to bed.

Its not a super exciting read. It gets a little preachy for my tastes, and its nothing like the other McCarthys that Ive read and loved, but it makes my heart sing just to be reading....

Take some "me" time, a break from your reviewing your draft, and make your heart sing :)

[JuliAnna]

Stephanie wrote: "Currently reading The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. I remember liking the movie quite a bit but I saw it years ago (didn't even know it was a book) so I don't remember it well."

It is an odd book, but I really liked it. It is very well crafted and has a very different feel from anything else I have ever read. The style is radically different from Middlesex.

[Coral Rose]

JuliAnna wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Currently reading The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. I remember liking the movie quite a bit but I saw it years ago (didn't even know it was a book) so I don't remember it ..."

SOOOO different from Middlesex!! It was like night and day reading. Although they both had that quiet contemplative feeling throughout.

[Kristen]

I really liked The Virgin Suicides when I read it.. weird but very interesting. I still want to see the movie they made out of that book.

[JuliAnna]

Lori wrote: "The Bro's K is such a great book! It was my first Russian lit and I loved it (Tho the Grand Inquisitor part bored me a bit!) "

I've agree with both the overall assessment and the bit about the Grand Inquisitor. I have to admit that there were a few other sections that I also found tedious. Still, I think it is a book that I will read again in the future.

[Maria]

i finished up Queen of Babble Gets Hitched by Meg Cabot earlier this evening. it was a very quick read (i only started it last night) but very enjoyable.

i have John le Carre's Absolute Friends waiting to be started, i'll do that tomorrow during lunch. i haven't read anything along these lines in a while, so i'm hoping i get sucked right it. i need something a little more substantial in my readying right now, i've been reading a lot of lighter books lately.

[Lianne]

I finished Galloway's The Cellist of Sarajevo earlier today so now I'm finally starting to read David Anthony Durham's Acacia :)

[Alisha Marie]

I finished Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen and am wavering between three and four stars. It was a good book, but I felt it should've been longer (it's only about 160 pages) as I was left with a couple of more questions than answers about what she went through. I also liked the movie a bit more than the book, but maybe that's because I saw the movie first. Anyway, interesting book with wry humor mixed in despite it's heavy subject matter.

Now comes the task of finding what to read next. This is always the harderst part of finishing a book.

[JuliAnna]

Amanda wrote: "I just finished reading Night by Elie Wiesel as part of the Spring Challenge for 'transportation'. It was so drastically different from Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning...still trying to finish Lolita."

True, but they are both great books. If you want to read yet another amazing book on the same topic, try Primo Levi's Survival in Auschwitz (if you haven't already read it).

[Jamie]

I finished I Capture the Castle and I'm moving on to Chocolat now. I'd rather read something light-hearted and fun (I've had a horrible day and I know I'll still be stressed for a while), but I need to return it to the library soon.

[JuliAnna]

Kristen, I saw the movie long before reading the book. The movie was interesting in it's own right, but I thought it had a very different feel from the book.

[JuliAnna]

Mosca, you've got a nice list to choose from. If you want a quick read that's not deep but enjoyable, go with Alphabet of Thorn. Anathem gets off to a slow start and takes a while to get through, but it is worth it. A lot of folks with great taste love Perdido Street Station. It is a good choice if you are in the mood for strangeness. I found a lot that was interesting in it, but I struggled through much of it. It often felt like the author was trying a little to hard. I found Water for Elephants to be both interesting and a pleasure to read.

[Maureen]

Just started The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell. I've read and enjoyed all of her books, so I'm optimistic about this one!

[Dar]

Paula wrote: "Dar wrote: "Reno wrote: "Twilight Series books are definitely good. Hopefully the next two movies will be better than the first!"

I'm currently reading Eclipse. Can't wait to see the movie "New Mo..."

Paula, Liz! I've just finished "Eclipse" today. I think I'm in love with Jake. He is so warm and nice. I can't image if I were Bella, I could not make a decision. I will start Breaking Down tomorrow.

[Alisha Marie]

I'm reading The Stand by Stephen King. I'm pretty excited since I've never read anything by him before (except for a short story in Wastelands Stories of the Apocalypse). I figured that I should start, though, since I own about thirteen of his books.

[Allison]

Linda~ :) :) :) Oh btw, I nominated Shadow of the Wind for this months group read and it won! So excited for everyone to read it!! :)

Paula~ Awww, that is so sweet that you look at your dog differently now. :)

[Esther]

I still struggling through Cranford. I'm enjoying the book but am ridiculously busy.
As a result I have returned to audio books and have just finished 7th Son - Deceit

[Chantelle]

Right now I'm reading Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers while I wait for my very extensive library request book list to start filtering in. :)

I just finished The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory. Read The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan before that. :)

[Linda]

Allison wrote: "Linda~ :) :) :) Oh btw, I nominated Shadow of the Wind for this months group read and it won! So excited for everyone to read it!! :)

Paula~ Awww, that is so sweet that you look at your dog diffe..."

Yay for Allison! Shadow of the Wind is a book that just stays with you. Isn't it amazing when you are so struck by a book, that it makes you happy to tell others about it.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Im reading The Loop by Joe Coomer. Its about a guy who finds a talking parrot outside his home and the journey he makes to find its owner.... I'm only 20 so pages into it, but I like Coomers style. I think this is my kinda book :)

*This thing has been on my TBR list for over a year, I'm glad I finally picked it up!

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that sounds brilliant, Lori.

I can't find either of April's books at the Library... :( gotta skip the group read again...

[Jon]

Just finished To Say Nothing of the Dog http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and I'm half-finished with The Door Within. Next up is Master and Commander.

[Kristen]

I LOVED the Constant Princess when I read it a few years ago. I think you'll really enjoy it.

[Paula]

Dar wrote: "Paula wrote: "Dar wrote: "Reno wrote: "Twilight Series books are definitely good. Hopefully the next two movies will be better than the first!"

I'm currently reading Eclipse. Can't wait to see t...

I was still an Edward fan after "Eclipse" but let me know what you think of "Breaking Dawn".

[Paula]

I'm just going to start "The Loop" Nicholas Evans. It was highly recommended on another group so, it's next.

[Mosca]

Well, it looks like I reading Water for Elephants now. Thanks for the observations, JuilAnna.

After a few more challenging reads, I'm in the mood for what might be easier fare.

[Claire]

Alisha wrote: "I'm reading The Stand by Stephen King. I'm pretty excited since I've never read anything by him before (except for a short story in [b:Wastelands Stories of the Apocalypse|1705697|Wastelands Sto..."

Alisa, I've heard The Stand is Stephen King's best book - its supposed to be a modern day classic (from what I've heard). I have it on my bookshelf but haven't tackled it yet. Let us know how you are liking it.

[Joseph]

I think our fearless moderator brought up an interesting point(she often does)in a recent comment about how reading a good book makes her heart sing..
As a writer,I am intensely interested in what it is about a book that makes your heart sing.
Is it that you find yourself in one of the characters?Does the story remind you of an incident in your life....confirm your deepest beliefs?
Or, does it take you to another place? Maybe a place you'd be reluctant to go yourself, but feel comfortable going with your literary guide.
I may be wrong(I often am ), but I think this would be a wonderful thread .
How about it readers in cyber space. What is it about a book that makes your heart sing?
Thanks , Lori.

[Pam]

I am currently reading Empire Falls by Richard Russo. I just finished up Sarah's Key, Tatiana de Rosnay and The Terror, Dan Simmons. Very different from each other but good...

[Lori, Super Mod]

Joseph, I knew that would hook you! ha ha!

I think I will start a new thread for that discussion. I, too, would like to know what books really touched people....

[Sheryl]

I just got back from a trip to The Big Easy, so thought I would start A Confederacy of Dunces. I have read great reviews on it.

On my trip I read Water for Elephants....and I just read the discussion thread on here. It's been way too long since I have logged on to TNBBC!!! I had no idea it was even a March selection!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Sheryl, I have Confederacy here on the shelf, patiently waiting its turn to be read. I would love to hear what you think when you finish.

What did you think of Water for Elephants?

[Sheryl]

I guess I should post in the other thread... but I did put it on my favorites shelf!! I love love loved it!! Every stinkin little morsel of it! I felt like I was right there on that darn circus train with Jacob and Walter. What a beautiful and mischevious ole bull that Rosie was!

I am only about 40 pages into Conf. of Dunc. but already it is very good...funny, vibrant characters! It's one of those books that my husband has been after me to read for years and it just didn't sound appealing to me. But those are usually the ones that I kick myself for not reading sooner!

[Dar]

Paula wrote: "Dar wrote: "Paula wrote: "Dar wrote: "Reno wrote: "Twilight Series books are definitely good. Hopefully the next two movies will be better than the first!"

I'm currently reading Eclipse. Can't wai..."

Sure, Paula! I start reading "Breaking Down" now. So, from 4 books, which one you like the best???

[Lori Ann]

Just finished Water for Elephants and now starting Suite Francaise

[Rebbie]

I loved Suite Francaise. I'll keep an eye out for another discussion.

Lori Ann wrote: "Just finished Water for Elephants and now starting Suite Francaise"

[Rebbie]

Gosh, this is really interesting to me--to see the positive responses for Confederacy of Dunces. I'll be following posts on this one. I already said my piece about the book in the poll section, so I'll shut up for a while. :)

[Rebbie]

Loved The Stand. I read where King said that it was disheartening though for him, because he still gets fan letters about that book. He said it's pretty sad to think that so many people think you wrote your best book over 20 years ago. :)

Fiona wrote: "Claire wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I'm reading The Stand by Stephen King. I'm pretty excited since I've never read anything by him before (except for a short story in [b:Wastelands Stories of the Apoc..."

[Rebbie]

I'd love to see that thread and would participate with you.


Lori wrote: "Joseph, I knew that would hook you! ha ha!

I think I will start a new thread for that discussion. I, too, would like to know what books really touched people...."

[Rebbie]

I just finished When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson. If you like a good mystery with deep characterization--it's a good one. I've ordered her other two from the library.

[Kandice]

Haven't you already read that Tweety?

I am going to start The Mists of Avalon tonight.

[Brenda]

Allison, I loved The Art of Racing in the Rain. It was one of my favorite books last year!

[Mariana]

I am reading "Las luces de Septiembre" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.
I am really enjoying this book. Zafon takes me into his world!

[Jessica]

I just started Almost Moon by Alice Sebold. Honestly I am reading it just to see if it is as bad as most people say it is, ha!