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[Melody]

I am reading Breaking Dawn and am listening to A Guide to the Birds of East Africa. I am about 3/4 of the way through BD and enjoying it as I expected to but am really pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable A Guide to the Birds of East Africa is. It is such a delight!

[[deleted user]]

I'm in the process of reading Truck: A Love Story by Michael Perry. I've heard really great things about this author...Plus he's from my home state of Wisconsin. So far I am loving the book...I don't get to read as much as I'd like to cause "life" keeps getting in the way.

[Elena]

I've finished The Devil Wears Prada, it was a quick and enjoable read. Now I'm about 1/3 through Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane, which is a comnpletely different story! It's keeping me entertained and interested so far.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Yay! I finally finished my dad's westerns! There are more to the series, but I finished all the ones he has. Ambush was okay.

Now I'm going to re-read Fair and Tender Ladies for another group discussion. This is one of my very favorite books, so it'll be like visiting an old friend.

[Abbie K.]

Just finished The Secret Life of Bees Wow! What an emotional ringer, but well worth the effort!

[Claire]

JG wrote: "Yay! I finally finished my dad's westerns! There are more to the series, but I finished all the ones he has. Ambush was okay.

Now I'm going to re-read [book:Fair and Tender Ladies..."

I have Fair and Tender Ladies on my TBR shelf. I'm glad to hear you thought it was good! I may have to move it up!

[Ashley]

Abbie K. wrote: "Just finished The Secret Life of Bees Wow! What an emotional ringer, but well worth the effort!"

I loved that book so much.

I am finishing up Another Mother's Life by Rowan Coleman

[Mary]

Michelle,

I loved The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - a five star read for me.

[Jen]

I am almost done with Pretty in Plaid by Jen Lancaster, but my chiropractor let me borrow Made to Stick, so I'm trying to get through that now so I can give the book back. I'm not as enthralled with Jen Lancaster this time as I was with all her previous books. This one just isn't as snarky as the others.

[Liz]

I've just finished The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray, which I enjoyed more than I expected to. I'm about to start A Gathering Light (know in the states as A Northern Light) by Jennifer Donnelly. Several of my freinds on GR here have given it very positive reviews, so I'm excited to dive in!

[Shannon]

I've finished Anansi Boys by Gaiman and am now onto Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.

I enjoyed Anansi Boys and will likely pick up another of Gaiman's books (although I will likely try to stick to the stuff that is a bit lighter like this one rather than those that border on horror. I would like to peak into the more philisophical ones too. Are they the same as the dark ones?).

I am looking forward to reading Roddy Doyle's book. I haven't read any of his but saw the movie the Commitments and liked it....

[Susan]

I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Great book! If you like mysteries try In the Woods by Tana French.

[Abbie K.]

Ashley, How was Another Mother's Life? I have heard mixed reviews.

[Jenna]

I'm reading People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. I'm not as impressed as I thought I would be, but I still have a little less than half to go.

[Lisa]

I have started Like a Charm, which has chapters written by different mystery/thriller authors. I have read 2 chapters so far...ok but not thrilling.

[Debby]

I just started reading Tomorrow Will Be Better by Betty Smith. This is the book she wrote following A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

[Carrie]

The Little Friend

Really good so far....just kind of meandering around..

[haley]

The Main Corpse by Daine Mott Davidson. I'm going to look for the Woman in White. It sounds really interesting.

[Mosca]

I've just finished The Confusion by Neal Stephenson and written a Review

Logistics are making me wait to read the final part of the Baroque Cycle, so I will read The Gold Bug while I decide what to read next.

[Rachael]

I'm reading Vampire Diaries The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith, After just finishing Extras.

[Kellie]

Hey everyone (peeking behind a curtain)
It's been a while since I have shown my face around here. I peek in every once and a while but I have been silent.
I am reading The Art of Racing in the Rain. Just curious if there is anyone out there that have read it. What did you think? I find myself flying through it. It is so unique and the story is riveting....

[Kellie]

Mandy wrote: "I'm reading Double Cross by James Patterson - so far so good.

Sherrie: I got Angels & Demons for Christmas, did you like it? Also in my mountain of books to read sitting on my cupboard is The ..."

The Glass Castle is one of my all time favorites. It is so unbelivable, it can't possibly be true....but it is.....

[Kellie]

Mandy wrote: "I just finished Water for Elephants and my goodness that August makes me so so mad. I've never felt that way about a character before but it goes to show the author wrote it really well, I can pic..."

Water for Elephants is one of my "classics" I've read it 2x and adored it.
All of Dan Brown's books are good, although he uses the same formula with every one.
My favorite is Deception Point.

[Kellie]

Mandy wrote: "I read The Book Thief a while back and enjoyed it, great concept.

I'm currently reading Mr Maybe by Jane Green. I've been reading a few heavy books lately and it was time for some chick lit. I..."


The Book Thief is awesome. I read it a couple months ago and loved it. Great concept and interesting story. Highly recommend.

[Kellie]

Recynd wrote: "Hi! I'm new to the group, too. Nice to meetcha.

My very, very favorite feeling is the feeling I get when, after finishing one book, I'm standing in front of my "to read" stack, trying to decid..."

Recynd...I read Lisey's story last month. It was weird. I was determined not to give up on it because it was so strange. I can't say I hated it...but I would definitely say it was NOT one of my favorites. I'm not a big King fan but I read some interesting reviews and decided to give it a try...
Looking at your list....

Water for Elephants and The Girls are great.
Dogs of Babel...good book but strange
The Little Friend is very odd as well...
The others I have not read. I own Saturday and I think the S. Clark was a group read for this group...You can check out the threads.

[Dara]

Ok...I was reading The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman, I gave it my all, read almost 150 pages and I just couldn't keep going. It was an odd book with too much about demons and fairies and stuff that just couldn't keep my interest. I haven't read any of her other books and will likely try a different one at some point, but this just wasn't the one for me.

[Kathy]

Kellie wrote: "Recynd wrote: "Hi! I'm new to the group, too. Nice to meetcha.

My very, very favorite feeling is the feeling I get when, after finishing one book, I'm standing in front of my "to read" stack, ..."

I really enjoyed Lisey's Story. I thought it was a nice change from King's usual stuff. I agree that it was very strange though.

[Kathy]

Kellie wrote: "Mandy wrote: "I read The Book Thief a while back and enjoyed it, great concept.

I'm currently reading Mr Maybe by Jane Green. I've been reading a few heavy books lately and it was time for some..."

Loved The Book Thief. I love the idea of Death narrating. It made me realize that without Death we would not have Life. Sorry to sound philosophical but it's true.

[Carrie]

LOVED the BOOK THEIF! :)

[Carrie]

I just misspelled thief...please forgive me.

[Heartbreakdiet06]

Just finished Home Repair by Liz Rosenberg, the perfect book to see me through a summer break-up (welcome to the season, oh well). I also had a summer cold, so it kept me laughing between crying and sneezing. Next by the bed is the Potato Peel Society and Revolutionary Road. I'm a sucker for gorgeous prose, would love to hear other recommendations, especially on books about heartbreak. Normally I use summer as a time to re-read old favorites. This summer I am trying some new books, too. So far so good!

[Jenna]

Putting American Gods on hold for a bit... and diving into Sanderson's The Hero of Ages woohoo!

Our library did not have it, nor could they get a copy..don't get me started on them...

But, my wonderful parents grabbed a copy for me today as they were heading to Vegas! woohoo!

[Jenna]

Shannon wrote: "I've finished Anansi Boys by Gaiman and am now onto Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.

I enjoyed Anansi Boys and will likely pick up another of Gaiman's books (although I will li..."

I think I'd stay away from American Gods then. It's a little twisted... good so far but a bit on the twisted side.

[Abbie K.]

Anyone else here a fan of Paulo Coehlo? I've just finished Veronika Decides to Die A Novel of Redemption and I was impressed with the handling of the subject matter. If you like books on psychology or spiritual questions, this might be a nice work for you.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just had a bath and read The Beekeeper - Maxence Fermine. So now will read Nip n Tuck - Kathy Lette

[Andrea]

Hi Kelly, I read "The Art of Racing in the Rain" and loved it! The narator is a dog which took me about 15 pages to get use to. It's one of my favorites in the past couple of months.

[Linda]

Kellie wrote: "Hey everyone (peeking behind a curtain)
It's been a while since I have shown my face around here. I peek in every once and a while but I have been silent.
I am reading The Art of Racing in the R..."

Kellie, I loved Enzo and the story he tells. It is a great book. Enjoy!

[Mosca]

Yesterday evening, I read The Gold Bug; and it wasn't as good as I remember.

While trying to decide what to read next, I stumbled upon today's Wikipedia Featured Picture:



A V2 Rocket.

So I have restarted Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon. Once again, I am awed by the extremely beautiful prose--as complex and beautiful as poetry. We'll see how far I get this time.

This is an extraordinary book.

[Edith]

Heartbreakdiet06 wrote: "Just finished Home Repair by Liz Rosenberg, the perfect book to see me through a summer break-up (welcome to the season, oh well). I also had a summer cold, so it kept me laughing between crying an..."

I don't know if Chicklit is your thing but I really enjoyed these two books. They're light and entertaining. Just a suggestion. Hope your summer improves :)

Your Big Break
by Johanna Edwards
Slightly Single: Red Dress Ink
by Wendy Markham

[Lianne]

I've started reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (the book arrived a couple of days ago) and I'm pretty amused by it so far =D

[Allison]

Kellie, It's good to see you! :) I read The Art of Racing in the Rain a couple months ago and LOVED it. It's a fantastic story, and I just tore through it. Glad you're enjoying it so far! :)

[Allison]

Linda, Did I see you're reading The Angel's Game?! How is it? I will probably read it after I finish The Time Travelers Wife.

[Ashley]

Currently reading The Book Thief and ah I just love the way this guy writes!! The Narrator is great

[Rachael]

Just finished The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle and am moving on to The Vampire Diaries: The Fury and Dark Reunion. The series started out pretty slow for me, but it's finally picking up speed. Looking forward to what's coming next.

[[deleted user]]

Just started a collection of essays by E. du Perron published in 1934, finished the first one about movie reviews and Shanghai Express (1932) with Marlene Dietrich and Clive Brook, it made me want to see the movie, the second essay is about D.H. Lawrence, about the French translation of Lady Chatterley's lover and the controversy surrounding it, and so on. I will probably start The return of Tarzan later today. This is the second book in the Tarzan series, I enjoyed the first one so much I bought a second hand copy of the sequel.

[Shannon]

Heartbreakdiet06 wrote: "Just finished Home Repair by Liz Rosenberg, the perfect book to see me through a summer break-up (welcome to the season, oh well). I also had a summer cold, so it kept me laughing between crying an..."

For the suckers for gorgeous prose, I recommend No Great Mischief A Novel Every word is carefully crafted. In a way it is a typical Canadian novel but such an efficient use of language while using the language to demonstrate the change in relationships... Hope you get a chance to try it and that you enjoy it. (BTW, it took the author 10 years to finish and I thought it was worth the wait).

Oh, at times quite sad so if you can handle more tears... otherwise wait a bit. But there is hope (in the novel and in life).

[Linda]

Allison wrote: "Linda, Did I see you're reading The Angel's Game?! How is it? I will probably read it after I finish The Time Travelers Wife. "

Oh yah, I am about 215 pages into it. While I still love Zafon, I will have to refrain from full commentary until the end. I have a special place in my heart for his books since I travelled to Barcelona two years ago and feel like I am walking the streets again when I read his book.

By the way, if you are a Koontz fan, Relentless is amazing. I could not (literally) put it down. I almost skipped my exercise class (something I never do) to keep reading it.

[Claire]

I just finished The Shack and absolutely loved it. I think I may read Water for Elephants next.

I'm going to check out that Dean Koontz book too, Linda. It sounds good.

[Andrea]

I just finished Zoo Keepers Wife It stays with you after your finished.

[Allison]

Linda, I will be interested to know what you think when you're done. :) I went to Barcelona a few years ago too, and I think I loved The Shadow of the Wind that much more because of having been to Spain. I will have to check out Relentless, it sounds great!


Claire, Hope you like Water for Elephants! I LOVED it!!