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I just finished reading Austenland by Shannon Hale and I thought that it was great! It was such a good, cute, and fluffy read, which is definitely what I needed. I thought the main character's obsession with Mr. Darcy (the Colin Firth Mr. Darcy, of course) was pretty funny. This book made me "AWW" and "SQUEE" (and trust me when I say that I'm not the "awwing" and "squeeing" type of chick), and it was just an all-around cute book. Now, I'm thinking of reading Pride and Prejudice or any Jane Austen really, since I haven't ever read one of her books, but own them all.
LDB wrote: "For those who have read, are reading, or plan to read Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind or The Angel's Game, there is an interview with the author on Borders.com..."Hey, thanks LDB!! I'm like you, read Shadow of the Wind and can hardly wait to read Angels Game. It's next up for me. I am going to the author interview now!
Adrienne wrote: "I'm reading Amy and Isabelle A Novel by Elizabeth Strout. I'm not far in, but I like the writing so far."Adrienne, I read Amy and Isabelle years ago, so I could never discuss it, forgotten too many details, but I do remember how much I liked it.
Kristin wrote: "Thanks Diane! That's my furbaby LucyFurr :) I have more pictures of my pets than anything else lol "And I just went onto our Daily Randomness / Pets and tried to see your pix, but my computer was not cooperating !!! Nasty computer. Love the name, Lucy Furr!
Jan wrote: "Michael wrote: "I'm thinking about reading The Kite Runner, I saw the movie a few months ago. I remember reading an interview with an author, and she said that when she got to the part where one o..."Hi Jan,
you have definately sold it to me a bit more. The movie was good, and very moving. So if the book is better, then I really should read it. I've heard a lot about his other book too. I found it quite difficult to recommend the Kite Runner movie, it was so sad. Just like after I watched Broke Back Mountain, that story stayed with me for a while. Earlier this year, I after I had seen Will Smith's Seven Pounds, I told my brother to watch it. He then called me after he had seen it, and told me to never recommend such a depressing film to him again!
Jan wrote: "Has anyone read "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova? I just finished it and although it was extremely well written, I am feeling mixed emotions about reccommending it to read as it is a bit depressing. I..."Jan: I read Still Alice and loaned it to a friend with a caveat that it might be both sad and alarming for people who aren't certain if their memories are slipping. We both loved it. If you recommend it (which I think is a great idea) you might tease out which of your friends can deal with the sadness and which definitely can't.
I'm reading "Nineteen Minutes" Jodi Picoult. Very tough story to read but well written so far.Also listening to "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Have to refresh before the new movie comes out.
Paula wrote: "I'm reading "Nineteen Minutes" Jodi Picoult. Very tough story to read but well written so far.Also listening to "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Have to refresh before the new movie com..."
I want to read Nineteen Minutes, but held off until the summer, since I work in a school. I find most of the novels I have read by her tough to read.
Vicki wrote: "Paula wrote: "I'm reading "Nineteen Minutes" Jodi Picoult. Very tough story to read but well written so far.Also listening to "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Have to refresh before t...
They are tough Vicki, but I do like her. I also work in schools as a library sub so it brings it even closer to me too.
I just finally had to put down Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell....could not get through it. Currently reading A Prayer for Owen Meany....it is absolutely wonderful. Even through the very emotional parts, I have had to stop and laugh out loud. Characters are charming and quirky.
Viki wrote: "I just finally had to put down Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell....could not get through it. Currently reading A Prayer for Owen Meany....it is absolutely wonderful. Even through the very emotional..."Viki, I loved A Prayer For Owen Meany. It's one of my all-time favorites. Keep enjoying it.
I finished The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen which I loved. It is every bit as good as Garden Spells. I am now reading Chelsea Handler's Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea which is laugh out loud funny.
Diane D wrote: "Jan wrote: "Michael wrote: "I'm thinking about reading The Kite Runner, I saw the movie a few months ago. I remember reading an interview with an author, and she said that when she got to the part..."I recently read The Other Woman by Eric Jerome Dickey. I found it impressive that a male author wrote so accurately through a female protagonist. Of course this was just a particular female character, and not 'representative' of all women. A lot of women I've spoken to about the book also said that he wrote well as a woman! I'm looking forward to reading A thousand Splendid Suns too.
I just started Diary of a Mad Bride and I love it its just what I needed after all the non-happy books that ive been reading!
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That book took me a month a day to complete! Phew!
Now I am moving on Cormac McCarthy's Border trilogy. I have just started All the Pretty Horses. Even tho I am not a cowboy/western fan, McCarthy's writing is superb and can draw my attention to just about anything!!!!
Mary wrote: "I finished The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen which I loved. It is every bit as good as Garden Spells. I am now reading Chelsea Handler's [book:Are You There Vodka..I loved both the Addison books also Mary. I'm looking forward to a new one.
I've started re-reading Syrie James's The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen. I've read some pretty fast-paced and gritty novels lately and decided for a change of pace =)
I just finished The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson (highly reccommended, BTW) and am now starting The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham.
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Kathryn wrote: "I know there must be something wrong with me, because I hated every single page of Edward Sawtelle. I only kept reading it because 2 friends with whom I share reading tastes absolutely l..."Kathryn, you are not alone! I agree completely. I hated Sawtelle too, but we definitely are in the minority!
I just finished The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. It was great. I normally don't like books that use flashbacks, but this one worked. I recommend it.
Mike wrote: "Just finished Thousand Splendid Suns (4 star)..as good as Kite Runner..and just began Black Swan Green by David Mitchell which has me hooked early on."Oooh, I would love to hear what you think of Black Swan Green. I've read Cloud Atlas, and have Ghostwritten waiting at home to be read, but I haven't heard too much about this one!
American Gods went back to the library unfinished... will be buying my own non-chain smokerish version later this year.Starting on Atlas Shrugged and I think Wicked since it's been on my TBR shelf for a hundred years..
"All We Ever Wanted Was Everything" by Janelle Brown. I'm only a little ways in and not really feeling it at this point.
Lori wrote: "Im back from vacation. I was able to finally see how Count of Monte Cristo ends :)That book took me a month a day to complete! Phew!
Now I am moving on Cormac McCarthy's Border trilogy. I have..."
Lori wrote: "Im back from vacation. I was able to finally see how Count of Monte Cristo ends :)
That book took me a month a day to complete! Phew!
Now I am moving on Cormac McCarthy's Border trilogy. I have..."
Lori, have you readLonesome Dove [That is one of my all time favorites and believe me I am not a cowboy fan at all, but those characters became part of me, I loved that book you should try it someday
Paula, It looks like we'll have to wait until late February for the next Addison. Something to brighten up that dreary time of year!
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No, I havent read that one yet. I havent even bought it (I have tons of his books sitting unread on my shelf!) I will certainly look into it and see if I can get a copy!
Just got finished with Sleeping Arrangments by Madeline Wickham - Ugh..can't believe I finished it. But now on to The Book of Joe - reallyh good so far.
Noelle wrote: "Lori wrote: "Im back from vacation. I was able to finally see how Count of Monte Cristo ends :)That book took me a month a day to complete! Phew!
Now I am moving on Cormac McCarthy's Border tr..
Noelle, I totally agree about Lonesome Dove. Very moving story.
Mary wrote: "Paula, It looks like we'll have to wait until late February for the next Addison. Something to brighten up that dreary time of year!You're right Mary, it will be something for me to look forward to!
I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LOVED it. Now I'm reading Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus and also We Need to Talk About Kevin. At the library waiting to be picked up is Loving Frank. So much reading, so little time!
I'm reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Awesome story. I'm also reading Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer, which I feel like I've been reading forever. It's a great book, and it's well written, but I find that I can only absorb so much of the information at one time - then I need a fiction break!
Lynne wrote: "I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LOVED it. Now I'm reading Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus and also We Need to Talk About Kevin. At the library waiting to be picked up is Lovi..."I really liked The Art of Racing in the Rain when I read it. But since I've read it, I've actually grown to like it even more. I really grew on me the more I thought about it.
Lisa wrote: "Lynne wrote: "I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LOVED it. Now I'm reading Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus and also We Need to Talk About Kevin. At the library waiting to be pic..."Lisa, I agree with "The Art of Racing in the Rain" It just stays with you. I felt the same way about "The Zoo Keepers Wife" It was alittle text booky but I couldn't stop thinking about it.
Shona wrote: "Just got finished with Sleeping Arrangments by Madeline Wickham - Ugh..can't believe I finished it. But now on to The Book of Joe - reallyh good so far."Shona, I really liked "The Book of Joe". If you like Tropper's writing you may want to check out his "How to Talk to a Widower". Really excellent.
Finished up The Scarlet Letter today and am now onto The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
Jessica wrote: "Finished up The Scarlet Letter today and am now onto The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."That's quite a change of pace:)
I am reading the advance reader's edition of "An Echo In The Bone". It comes out in 70 days!Get a preview at www.anechointhebone.com or www.dianagabaldon.com.
Dorie wrote: "Shona wrote: "Just got finished with Sleeping Arrangments by Madeline Wickham - Ugh..can't believe I finished it. But now on to The Book of Joe - reallyh good so far."Shona, I really liked "Th..."
Dorie,
I am really loving the Book of Joe, I will definitely be checking out his other books.
Just startedCooked: From the Streets to the Stove, from Cocaine to Foie Gras on audio yesterday. Not quite sure what I think so far.In print, I'm reading What We Keep and really enjoying it so far.
Check out magentazephyr.com for a preview of "Magenta Zephyr and the Universe Bender." This is a brand new book that will make a great summer read. A fun-filled adventure featuring fiction's most amazing new heroine, mystical musical superstar Magenta Zephyr. Humorous, entertaining and thought-provoking . . .
Lisa wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Finished up The Scarlet Letter today and am now onto The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."That's quite a change of pace:)"
After something like The Scarlet Letter I think it's necessary for a change of pace. :)
Lynne wrote: "I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LOVED it. Now I'm reading Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus and also We Need to Talk About Kevin. At the library waiting to be picked up is Lovi..."I just picked up the Art of Racing in the Rain, it sounds so good.
Lisa wrote: "Lynne wrote: "I just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LOVED it. Now I'm reading Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus and also We Need to Talk About Kevin. At the library waiting to be pic..."Lynne/Lisa: The Art of Racing in the Rain is just one of those books that never quite slips away. Other books I have read blur in my mind when it comes to characters and plot lines, but this one is always fresh.
I have been reading the words in a Hymnal book, words of hymns written in the 1700's 1800's and early 1900-s. Interesting the rhymn and meter of these songs. Interesting the names of the Athors, and their brief history and dates hymn's written. Also interesting reading notes on the Bible scriptures that inspired each of these hymns. Music/ words together, done really well can be transporting, poetic. We have an old piano upright made in 1890's.
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Susanna, I had heard that Edward Norton was going to make a movie out of Motherless Brooklyn. I'm really excited. I hope that he can do Lionel justice!
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I loved Shadow of the Wind and can't wait to read The Angel's Game. This interview just made me even more excited to read this second book (and the one's yet to come)!