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How are you doing with Godot...? I just couldn't love it. Drama is tough for me anyway, and this went mostly over my head.

Is your Avatar Picture from Villa Adriana in Tivoli?

[Kathy]

I am currently reading "Brother Odd" by Dean Koontz. It is the third in the Odd series and of course is wonderful like most Koontz. He rarely writes a book I don't enjoy. I just read a book called "My Phantom Husband" for my live book club. Has anyone read it? If so please let me know what you thought. I thought it was very ambiguous and didn't really care for it much.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Gave up on Alice Sebold's Lucky. I will go and read Broken Skin - Stuart MacBride.

[Donna]

Hi Ebostdorff and JG. I read One Thousand White Women The Journals of May Dodd for my in person book group a while back and we all really enjoyed it. It lead to interesting discussions of the issues of stereotyping and integration and the status of women both in the past and today.

[Liz]

Hayes wrote: "How are you doing with Godot...? I just couldn't love it. Drama is tough for me anyway, and this went mostly over my head.

Is your Avatar Picture from Villa Adriana in Tivoli?"
I just finished it, and I liked it enough, but didn't love it. However, I'm seeing it live in a few weeks and I think it will be more enjoyable then. Plus, the performance I'm seeing has Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart in it. *Dies.*
And my avatar is actually from the Roman bath in Bath, England.
Will keep working on the Aeneid and need to read The Winter's Tale by next Wednesday.

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That sounds good... I wouldn't mind seeing the one in NYC either. *sigh*

Was in Bath once and never saw the bath... it really could be Rome! cool!

[Mosca]

Hayes said: "How are you doing with Godot...? I just couldn't love it."

Hayes and Liz,

I'm sorry to hear that Waiting for Godot A Tragicomedy in Two Acts has been a chore rather than a treat.

I think part of the problem is reading drama. Reading drama can be like reading a description of a painting....You're not really experiencing the form intended.

When I was younger, I was in "Waiting for Godot" ( I played Lucky). Because of this I got to go through and hear the play probably 20 times or more. There is so much subtle comedy, and so much concealed philosophy, politics, and metaphysics. And all of this is written in a dramatic rhythm that keeps the audience saying "Wait a minute--What was that?" (All of this assumes, of course, a good performance.)

"Waiting for Godot" is almost like a poem. The more it is read or heard; the more that is revealed. It is also very funny.

It's a shame that so much theatrical writing is experienced by many as something only read.

[[deleted user]]

Mosca wrote: "Hayes said: "How are you doing with Godot...? I just couldn't love it."

Hayes and Liz,

I'm sorry to hear that Waiting for Godot A Tragicomedy in Two Acts has been a chore rather..."

I compared it (in another group) to looking at a piece of sheet music. I get the general idea of what it's supposed to sound like, but as I read music at a very low level I don't get much out of it. My son, however, can look at sheet music and hear it play in his head. I wish I could make the drama take on a 3D form, but alas, it remains flat on the paper.

[Claire]

Ebostdorff wrote: "I just finished "Go Ask Alice" interesting read. But now I am reading "One Thousand White Women" for another book club.

Anyone have any thoughts?"

I read 1000 White Women and really loved it. I hope you will enjoy it. It is supposed to be based on a true story, I believe (but don't quote me on that)!

[Claire]

Heather wrote: "I finished Prodigal Summer A Novel, which was excellent, and am now reading The Book of Lost Things. I'm really excited because I've been dying to read this one for quite..."

I'm reading this too, Heather, and am at the same place you are! Kind of spooky so far, what with that crooked man and all!

[Chrystal]

Kellie = I haven't read What the Dead Know by Lippman yet. I only read Life Sentences. I'll have to see if my library has more by her.

[Diane]

A Thousand Splendid Suns. Very good book, although heartwrenching in many parts. About half way through. I've had it on my to reads for quite awhile, glad to finally be reading it.

[alicia]

Haven't been reading much at all.So many things going on in my personal life lately.I am reading Sharon Osbourne's Survivor this week. I really like her alot so it is an enjoyable read.

[Rach]

El wrote: "Leanna, it would be a perfect fit for your brother if the mortuary interests him. It's a fascinating read and - at the risk of sounding incredibly morbid - a fun read as well."

I finished Stiff a few weeks ago, and agree, it's incredibly fascinating and fun to read. My problem was, every time I tried to tell people about it, the looked at me like I was a crazy, obsessed-with-dead-bodies person. I swear, it's not as morbid as it sounds! It's very matter-of-fact and respectful, yet still playful. Also, it is clearly hard to explain. :) I just passed my copy off to a friend, and can't wait to hear what she thinks of it.

[Paula]

Susanna wrote: "I started Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, by Mary Roach, last night. Amusing so far.

I thought it was a very well written book about a very morbid subject. Roach makes it so interesting that you really don't find it gross, even when it is.

[Allison]

Rachel wrote: "El wrote: "Leanna, it would be a perfect fit for your brother if the mortuary interests him. It's a fascinating read and - at the risk of sounding incredibly morbid - a fun read as well."

I finis..."

I'm glad to hear this. I picked up her other book, Spook and haven't read it yet, but was thinking about buying Stiff as well. Call me weird, but I find things like that slightly interesting. I'll have to check it out.

[El]

I didn't like Spook as much as I did Stiff - but I think it mainly has to do with the fact that my grandfather died while I was reading it and the next day I found out a close friend had also died recently, so the subject matter of Spook was a little untimely. I haven't read her latest, Bonk, yet though.

[Lianne]

I'm currently in the process of finishing up Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth but I've also started Amy Chua's Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance--and Why They Fall (got to keep my nonfiction up over the summer =D)

[Eric]

I enjoyed Stiff. I've never read Spook, but I found Bonk to be interesting as well.

[Maggie]

I'm still reading The Night Watch by Sarah Waters. It's okay but I'm not enjoying it as much as her others - probably why it's taking me longer to read it!

[Fiona (Titch)]

I am listening to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon and reading Broken Skin - Stuart MacBride.

[Liz]

Mosca wrote: "Hayes said: "How are you doing with Godot...? I just couldn't love it."

Hayes and Liz,

I'm sorry to hear that Waiting for Godot A Tragicomedy in Two Acts has been a chore rather..."
I know what you mean, it's always so much better to be able to read a play and then see it, or read a play having seen it, then you can understand how lines that are meant to be funny actually play out.

[Sherrie]

Just finished The Kite Runner on audio and had mixed feelings. I liked A Thousand Splendid Suns much better. I am starting to listen to The Lovely Bones on audio and am continuing with Atonement. Hoping to get into that one a little more, it hasn't roped me in yet.

[[deleted user]]

I'm reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but I only have like 50 pages left...

[JSou]

I just finished The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao last night and I'm going to start Flashforward this afternoon.

[Petra]

I'm currently reading The Josephine Bonaparte Collection The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B., Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe, and The Last Great Dance on Earth and am very much enjoying it. I'm about half through the first book, The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B.

[Claire]

Heather wrote: "Claire wrote: I'm reading this too, Heather, and am at the same place you are! Kind of spooky so far, what with that crooked man and all!

Yeah it is! I love the creepy atmosphere, don't you? It k..."


Yes, I do love the creepiness.! Its reminding me of another book that I read and I can't remember which one - it may have been a Stephen King book.

[Debby]

I just finished The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen and am now reading Stalemate by Iris Johansen. In a "Johanseen mood" I guess. I really do enjoy her Eve Duncan series.

[Patricia]

Last week I finished Middlesex and If I Stay. I'm currently halfway through The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle, this is my second attempt at this book and it's about to be put aside again for Olive Kitteridge or Same Kind of Different As Me.

[Paula]

Petra wrote: "I'm currently reading The Josephine Bonaparte Collection The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B., Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe, and The Last Great Dance on Earth and am v..

Petra, I loved this first book when I read it. I have the second one coming up to read soon.

[Diane]

It's too bad you seem to not be getting into Edgar Sawtelle. It was one of my favorites, and a book that I was anxious to discuss with others who read it. I found that most I know who read it either loved it or hated it.

[Petra]

Petra, I loved this first book when I read it. I have the second one coming up to read soon.



Paula, I'm finding it hard to put down. I'll probably take a break between the first and second book, too, and read something else but I'll be looking forward to getting back to it. It's an interesting story.

[Nadia]

I am currently reading Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith and I absolutely loving it!! I was so happy when I found out there was a new book in the series. I hope Smith continues to write about such wonderful characters!

[Paula]

Paula, I'm finding it hard to put down. I'll probably take a break between the first and second b...

I loved the diary format but it is based on facts, my favorite kind of fiction. LOL

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I read Spook last fall and really enjoyed it, which is why I picked up Stiff.

[Diane]

Kathy wrote: "I am currently reading "Brother Odd" by Dean Koontz. It is the third in the Odd series and of course is wonderful like most Koontz. He rarely writes a book I don't enjoy. I just read a book call..."

Kathy - I read Odd Thomas about two years ago. I loved it, but after two years I don't remember all the little details. Do you think I'll be able to pick up with book 2 even though it's been so long since reading the first one...I don't want to feel lost, you know?

[Diane]

Heather wrote: "I finished Prodigal Summer A Novel, which was excellent, and am now reading The Book of Lost Things. I'm really excited because I've been dying to read this one for quite..."

Heather, I also read Prodigal Summer and liked it very much. It is the only book I've read by her, but I do have Animal Dreams and The Poisonwood Bible - have you read either of those?

[Cait]

I just started In the Woods. I'm only about 50 pages in, but I am really liking it so far.

[Debby]

Cait wrote: "I just started In the Woods. I'm only about 50 pages in, but I am really liking it so far."

In the Woods sounds great! I just added it to my TBR.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jessica wrote: "I just finished The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao last night and I'm going to start Flashforward this afternoon."

Yea for Flashforward....That wouldnt happen to be because of me and my enjoyment of it recently.. would it???? !!!!!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Diane wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I am currently reading "Brother Odd" by Dean Koontz. It is the third in the Odd series and of course is wonderful like most Koontz. He rarely writes a book I don't enjoy. I just re..."

Diane, Koontz does a good job in the begining of the second book reintroducing you to what happened in the first book... so I would say no, you shouldnt have to reread the 1st.

[Allison]

Cait wrote: "I just started In the Woods. I'm only about 50 pages in, but I am really liking it so far."

I hope that you enjoy it. I loved it when I started it, but was pretty surprised at the ending...

[Petra]

In the Woods sounds terrific. I added it to my bookshelves.
Another book that may be of interest to those who like In The Woods is Child 44.

[Diane]

Diane wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I am currently reading "Brother Odd" by Dean Koontz. It is the third in the Odd series and of course is wonderful like most Koontz. He rarely writes a book I don't enjoy. I just re..."

Heather wrote: "Diane wrote: Heather, I also read Prodigal Summer and liked it very much. It is the only book I've read by her, but I do have Animal Dreams and The Poisonwood Bible - have you read either of those?..."

Heather wrote: "Diane wrote: Heather, I also read Prodigal Summer and liked it very much. It is the only book I've read by her, but I do have Animal Dreams and The Poisonwood Bible - have you read either of those?..."

[Diane]

Heather - we can compare when we read another Kingslover book!

[Diane]

Lori wrote: "Diane wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I am currently reading "Brother Odd" by Dean Koontz. It is the third in the Odd series and of course is wonderful like most Koontz. He rarely writes a book I don't enj..."

Thanks for letting me know I can get back into the series very easily!

[Daniel]

I am reading 101 foods that could save your life.

[Jeane]

Mosca wrote: "Jeane,

I don't know if the recommendations of a fourteen year old boy carry any weight with you; but when I was that age I read Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea and loved it. I..."

For now it is soso for me. But now they saw the 'monster' so might change a bit.

[Jeane]

Allison wrote: "Jeane wrote: "I finsihed it yesterday and was smilling in myself. It is really good. i don't remember the title but the other one I read from her was the one that another daughter goes to I think L..."

The lady who gave me watermelon is going to bring me another one but I forgot the title.

[Jeane]

Heather wrote: "I finished Prodigal Summer A Novel, which was excellent, and am now reading The Book of Lost Things. I'm really excited because I've been dying to read this one for quite..."


Yaaaahhhhoooo Heather! Don't you wish you had read Prodigal summer sooner? :-)