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[Tom]

Judy wrote: "I'm reading "Smilla's Sense of Snow" which has been on my TBR pile forever."

That is a great great book. Enjoy.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Liz wrote: "Currently reading "Big Stone Gap" - picked it up because the author's "Very Valentine" was LOL funny. this one lives up to my original impression!"

I loved Big Stone Gap! I hope you do too.

[Fran]

Outliers. Interesting stuff.

[Lianne]

I'm currently re-reading Sabriel by Garth Nix =)

[Kellie]

So far, I like the Sorcerer's Stone.
It's funny, my 8 year old son has seen all the movies and I was asking him questions as I go along. He has an incredible memory and knew all the answers. I'm amazed!

[Jessica]

I finished up Lock and Key today and am now onto I Capture the Castle. *bows down to Fiona*

[GracieKat]

I finished up Never Let Me Go and now I'm starting April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick. For May I'm going to do rereads of my YA books and this is my start!

[Maureen]

Just started listening to Freakonomics on audio - fascinating so far.

[Chamie]

Divided minds-Pamela Spiro

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India - Madhur Jaffrey

[Fiona (Titch)]

ScottK wrote: "I am still reading the Alexandria Link by Steve Berry ( cuz I have been sick and keep falling to sleep reading it) It so far is a good book but I wouldn't put it as hIgh as his last one."

Scott, I found 1 of his in my local charity shop and I have nearly got his series and his novels.

[Jeane]

Adrienne wrote: "I'm about to go lay on my bed and start About Face by Donna Leon!"

I loveDonna Leon stories! They are in some way predictable but she just does it over and over again in a wonderful way.

[Jeane]

Kellie wrote: "Just finished The Smoke Jumperby Nicholas Evans.
Going to start HP #1...late in the game but better late than never!"

::::::::----------))))))) It makes me feel so goooooood when I see someone read a Nichlas Evans book. the good thing about time going on is that it brings me closer to te day his new book comes out. But when I start reading, the time has to stop because all his books but one i read in one time without stopping. Which means iI will have to wait again for a long time for his next book!

[Jeane]

Fiona wrote: "I would say definitely not to read it out of order. I is one that has to be read from 1-7 otherwise you won't really enjoy it as it would make very little sense."

me too. I am reading them now and I think it wouldn't be good to read them out of order. I also saw all the movies but would still read them in order.

[Jeane]

I reaced the point in The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective that I ma just reading it to finish now. It is non-fiction, I know nothing will happen because you jsut read how the investigation went, how people reacted in the 19th century..... but about solving it....well at least it reads fast and it isn't boring but I know nothing will happen and it will just be told till nobody will continue with an investigation.

I thought it was quite interesting at the beginning but to read 300 of almost the same pages.....

[Robyn333]

Started my next book today, Roadside Sisters by Wendy Harmer. only read three pages so far though keep you posted
I saw Defiance (th emovie today) fantastic Must get the book.

[Liz]

Grace wrote: " I finished up Never Let Me Go and now I'm starting April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick. For May I'm going to do rereads of my YA books and this is my start!"
Grace, what did you think of Never Let Me Go? I read one of that author's other books, The Reamins of the dAy, and I thought it was really good.

[GracieKat]

Liz wrote: "Grace wrote: " I finished up Never Let Me Go and now I'm starting April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick. For May I'm going to do rereads of my YA books and this is my st..."

I really liked it. It made me want to read more by him so I guess that says something!

[Liz]

Now you're making me want to read it even more! You should try Remains of the Day, it's very good.

[Linda]

Fiona wrote: "Just finished Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India - Madhur Jaffrey

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Fiona: What did you think of the book? I read it for a book club selection and really enjoyed it. Though I would not have selected it on my own, was not sorry we read it.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Linda wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Just finished Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India - Madhur Jaffrey

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Fiona: What did you think of the book? I read it for a book club selection and rea..."

I found it rather interesting, but wouldn't of thought to read or listen to it, if I never had to do a Non-fiction for this month. Always wondered about her as well, cos of seeing her on tv.

[Mosca]

About halfway through Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson. This book reads like a puzzle assembly and an adventure.

The more I read; the more I enjoy it.

[Sherrie]

I put down Atonement, just couldn't get into it, maybe I'm not in the right mood right now. I just received I Capture the Castle from Betterworldbooks, so started last night and can see that it going to be quite charming.

[Mosca]

Fiona: Have you read Quicksilver this author Mosca?

Fiona, I've not yet read Quicksilver; but I checked both books out this time from the Library. Apparently Quicksilver is both the first book in a trilogy, and also some sort of follow-up or prequel to Cryptonomicon.

I know what you mean about your brain shutting down. I've owned Stephenson's first two books Snow Crash and The Diamond Age Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer for over 12 years; and only read "The Diamond Age" this year. So it took me a while to finally read this author. Now I'm definitely a fan.

My advice is to give it a while. Let the books arrive in your lap when it is time.

Goodreads definitely helped me with this. So many readers who I respect had spoken so highly of Stephenson and Cryptonomicon, that I was finally lured in.

p.s. Quicksilver and the trilogy are also rated very highly by the same readers.

[Laura]

Oooh, I like the idea of math puzzles as part of the story....

*adds it*

[Ashley]

I finished the Jessica Darling series.
Now I am reading Just Listen by Sarah Dessen.

[Kate]

I am rereading Bernard Cornwell's Arthur trilogy - am about halfway through the third one, Excalibur. I always slow down in this book, because the end is so sad I end up sobbing hopelessly. But it's worth the tears.

[Cait]

I finished In the Woods by Tana French and I really liked it, although I can see why the ending might have turned some people off.

Now I'm reading Confessions of a Shopaholic for the Mother's day task (my mom's name is Becky).

[Kate]

Heather wrote: "Kate wrote: "I am rereading Bernard Cornwell's Arthur trilogy - am about halfway through the third one, Excalibur. I always slow down in this book, because the end is so sad I end up sobbing hopel..."

Hi Heather! Yes, the next two books have a lot on Arthur-as-warlord. But there's a fair amount with him as a ruler - there are years of peace, so the characters have other things to do besides fight. And let's say that Arthur's marital issues are going to take center stage near the end of Book 2.

Enjoy the next two books! They're even better - I always thought the Winter King started a trifle slowly, but the other two don't.

[Petra]

Heather and Kate, have you heard of the Camulod Series by Jack Whyte? The first book is The Skystone.
It starts at the time of Arthur's grandfathers and tells the beginning of the Legend in terms of everyday life (ie: the history of the times, normal people living normal lives, etc).
I've only read the first book as yet but it lays the foundation to the mystery/legend of Excalibur and Lady Of The Lake.
Just a thought if you are interested in more reading about King Arthur.

[Paula]

I'm just starting "Dear John" Nicholas Sparks.

[Kevin]

I got fed up with reading books by people who can't write. I don't think I've bought a new book for myself since my Robert E. Howard's Complete Conan of Cimmeria volume two.

I've mainly concentrated on writing my own novels and stories.

[Chrystal]

I just finished Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult....now reading 3 Willows by Ann Brashares.

[Liz]

I'm a Picoult fan, and I think next time I decide to read one of hers it'll be Handle with Care.

[Dorie]

I finished How I Paid for College A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater and thought it was hysterical. I really enjoyed it and today acquired the sequel "Attack of the Theater People". I loved Edward and his friends. In a complete 180-degree turn, I've now started reading "Alas, Babylon" by Pat Frank.

[GracieKat]

Liz wrote: "Now you're making me want to read it even more! You should try Remains of the Day, it's very good."

I'd like to. I was looking at another book of his that sounded interesting called A Pale View of Hills. It sounds like it might be pretty good. Is Remains of the Day like the movie?

On topic I just finished reading April Fools and I'm going to be continuing my YA-fest with Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick. This is mostly to help me clean out my bookshelves and see which books I still enjoy.

[Kevin]

Fiona wrote: "Laura wrote: "Oooh, I like the idea of math puzzles as part of the story....

*adds it*"

That would put me off! I could never get my head around maths."

Yeah I gotta add my voice to Fiona's post here. A prime example of Math Puzzles in a story gone wrong is this game called Schizm. Problem Solving games are a lot like living novels. I've always considered the Zork Series to be one big Choose your Own Adventure novel. My mistake was assuming this one was like Zork.

Schizm kept inserting math problems, more and more in as the game progressed, until finally you get to a point where you are on this giant blimp, and the guy says "What we have to do now is fly through this dangerous area blah blah blah danger danger danger - while one of use makes sure the fuel intermix ratio is correct. I'll be the pilot you figure out the ratio"

You are then given an algebraic problem and have to solve for it in order to keep the blimp from blowing up.

I turned off the game.

I would feel the same way about a novel. I do math problems for work, and I am not inclined to find any novel interesting which includes math puzzles.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Will hopefully finish Broken Skin - Stuart MacBride. Will listen to Flesh House - Stuart MacBride. If I finish Broken Skin before I get to friend's today for 4 days, so I will carry on reading Blood Test - Jonathan Kellerman til I arrive there to do the audio.

[Linda]

77 pages to go in Handle With Care. Not my favorite Picoult. This one has been uphill most of the way, but am determined to get to the finish line.

[Mel]

Just finished Fool (Christopher Moore) this morning and loved it.
Mel

[Lori, Super Mod]

Mel, have you put your two cents in the group discussion on it? I really got a kick out of Fool when i read it. So different from his normal shtick, but still very enjoyable!

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(Lori, I just noticed your new "title"... whassup?)

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, by Mary Roach, fascinating and funny, and 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders, by Judith Durant, which has a number of projects in it that I want to make.

Like a centipede for a little boy I know who's turning 2 in a couple of months.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hayes, I changed it last nite after I ranted about the debate going on in a different thread.

However, Im still kinda cranky, its cold and rainy out today... not helping my mood at all!

[Mel]

Lori wrote: "Mel, have you put your two cents in the group discussion on it? I really got a kick out of Fool when i read it. So different from his normal shtick, but still very enjoyable!"

I haven't found the group discussion on it...will go look. Really really enjoyed this one much more than the other two that I read which I found enjoyable but not "rush out and buy more Christopher Moore" books good. If I had read this one first I think the other two would actually have been a disappointment (Fluke and Dirty Job).

Also, to Susanna - LOVED Stiffs! She is hilarious although this one was definitely her best Spooks and Bonk are also very enjoyable if you haven't read them yet.

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cold and rainy here too, if it's any consolation... hope you cheer up soon!

[Dylan]

I just got handed Night today for my English class. I have to finish it in ten days, but it's short. It matches the weather- it's freezing here, too!

[Lianne]

Finished reading Garth Nix's Sabriel yesterday so I've now moved on to the next book in the trilogy, Lirael =)

[Lori, Super Mod]

Karen wrote: "I've just started reading One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. I have never seen the film so I am coming to it completely new. "


Karen, When I read it, It was the first time for me too. I still havent seen the movie, but the book was really good!

[Patricia]

I just finished Same Kind of Different As Me, I LOVED this book! I'm currently reading Olive Kitteridge, hope to finish it this week so I can start I Capture The Castle.