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[Jane Maclure]

I am currently reading A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah. The true story of a child soldier in Sierra Leone. I bought it from the internet and when it arrived I tore open the package, opened the first page and could not put it down - captivating from the start. We will see how it continues......

[Paula]

I tried to read Breaking Dawn but I couldn't get into it and couldn't finish it. I wasn't that into the series. Now I'm reading Shattered Dreams My Life as a Polygamist's Wife and Five Quarters of the Orange

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Maureen wrote: "Jennifer ~ Have you seen the movie version of The Importance of Being Earnest? The one starring Reese Witherspoon, Colin Firth and Rupert Everett. If you haven't, I highly recommend it. Hilarious! ..."

How did I miss that!! a must!!

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Mel wrote: "I also finished Lolita (Audio Book) in the car this morning. Also wonderful and I felt something there as well (horror and disgust for HH) besides an aesthetic appreciation for the beauty of Nabokov's words. Jeremy Irons does an excellent narration and I think the first person narrative and the poetic use of language in this book lends itself really well to the audiobook format..."

I recently listened to this too... Irons was superb, but I had the sinking suspicion that I wouldn't have finished it if I had been reading it. I had a hard time digesting this one - Nabakov's prose incredibly beautiful, and the subject to incredibly squalid; Humbert so perfect and yet so empty. I think it's a must read anyway, but I found it shocking.

[Claire]

The 19th Wife A Novel - David Ebershoff

[Suesaroo]

Lyn wrote: "Susanna wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Anyone read a book that makes them feel like a snail in how slow they read it? "

War And Peace :)"

Middlemarch "

Crime and Puishment

[Robin]

I am reading Anna Karenina. I am enjoying the story, but have some difficulty keeping some of the characters straight.

[Maria]

Claire wrote: "The 19th Wife A Novel - David Ebershoff"

i finished this the other night. i really enjoyed it, how are you finding it so far?

[Lisa Julianna]

I am still working on I Captured The Castle but I also started Dead Until Dark. :~)

[Claire]

Maria wrote: "Claire wrote: "The 19th Wife A Novel - David Ebershoff"

i finished this the other night. i really enjoyed it, how are you finding it so far?"

Only just started it, glad you enjoyed it :)

[Janny]

I finished A Salty Piece of Land, which was pleasant in a reminicence-y sort of way, with some delightfully palatable insights on life. Not an absorbing read, but one easily assimilated in small gulps. This was for our neighborhood book club.

Now, I am starting Julian Comstock A Story of 22nd-Century America, which came highly recommended. Three chapters in, it is just winding up, a first person narrative by a deft craftsman.

[Paula]

Jennifer wrote: "I just finished The Giver by Lois Lowry and I'm getting ready to start Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.

Two of my favorite reads!!

[Paula]

am looking forward to reading The Blue Hour next.

Is The Blue Hour by T. Jefferson Parker? If so, I really liked it. There are two more in the trilogy but this was my favorite.

[Linda]

Angela wrote: "I am reading Those Who Save Us and am really enjoying it. "

Angela, I read Those Who Save Us this year and loved it. It has it gut-wrenching moments, but is truly a remarkable read.

[Lisa]

I started My Cousin Rachel yesterday. I am really enjoying it so far. I bought it just after finishing Rebecca, because I enjoyed that one so much.

[Laura]

I just finished reading Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Just not my kind of book really, although it was entertaining enough.

I am now reading The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. So far it is interesting and is definitely a quick read.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Marie Antoinette The Journey, by Antonia Fraser. Started it last night, and it is excellent so far.

So far she is thirteen, functionally illiterate, and engaged to the Dauphin.

[Candy]

New England White-- Stephen L Carter
Very good. About a New England town and modern day color bigotry surrounding a murder.
As good as The Emperor of Ocean Park which he also wrote.

[Laura]

I just finished The Reader. I liked it but it will take some time to sink in.

I am now starting Ayn Rand's Anthem. This will be my first Ayn Rand. It perhaps isn't the best one to start with but it fits into the Summer Challenge, so that is where I am starting. People seem to love or hate Rand, so I am looking forward to seeing which side of the spectrum I come out on.

I am also starting Good to Great Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't as my nonfiction read.

[Liz]

Paula wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I just finished The Giver by Lois Lowry and I'm getting ready to start Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.

Two of my favorite reads!!

"

Mine too! ;o)

[Liz]

LDB wrote: "I just finished reading Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Just not my kind of book really, although it was entertaining enough.

I am now reading The Reader..."

When you are done, be certain to catch Kate Winslet in the movie version - excellent, both the book and the movie! ;o)

[Hilary]

I just finished "The Help," by first-time author Kathryn Stockett. It takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, during the Civil Rights era. It looks at Southern society from the perspective of black maids and the white women who hired them. It was a very good read.

I am currently slogging through "The Book of Love," by Kathleen McGowan. Not so good. Touted as the next "DaVinci Code," it isn't. Oh well. I've got twenty other novels stacked on my reading table, so I can choose to move on at any time...

[Liz]

Renfrew wrote: "I just finished "The Help," by first-time author Kathryn Stockett. It takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, during the Civil Rights era. It looks at Southern society from the perspective of black ..."

Have heard lots of good comments about "The Help", and, of course, have reserved it at the library ... ;o)

[Liz]

BJ Rose wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sally wrote: "I'm nearly through InkHeart its amazing. I do not want to c the film as it will spoil my image of the book and they r neva the same as the real thing."

I fear the sa..."

"Inkheart" is part of a trilogy? What, pray tell, are the other titles? ;o)

[Liz]

Grace wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Yes, I know it's crazy, but I started re-reading the Harry Potter series. On the 3rd book now. Hope to see the new movie soon."

Not so crazy, I wanted to read them again, too!"

Am I the only person on earth who has NOT read any Harry Potter books, LOL! Anyone catch the wonderful special the other night on JK Rowling? Now her story has motivated me to look into at least the first ... ;o)

[Paula]

LDB wrote: "I just finished The Reader. I liked it but it will take some time to sink in.

I am now starting Ayn Rand's Anthem. This will be my first Ayn Rand. It perhaps isn't the best one to sta...

LDB, that's the only Rand I've read so far and really liked it. I'm looking forward to more of her.

[Paula]

Liz wrote: "Grace wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Yes, I know it's crazy, but I started re-reading the Harry Potter series. On the 3rd book now. Hope to see the new movie soon."

Not so crazy, I wanted to read them ag...

I did see the special, thought it was very good. The series gets better with each book imo.

[Dan]

Crystal wrote: "I am branching out to blogs. Today I read http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com/

Interesting stuff."

Crystal,

The appropriate place to advertise your blog is in the "Promote Your Site/Stuff Here" topic.

[Kristin]

I just started "Invisible Monsters" today, and im on page 100, interesting i must say.

And Im still drudging through "Rococo"/ Its not bad but its not pulling me through.

I just finished "Out of Harms Way" And I cant wait to get her second book now.

[[deleted user]]

Currently I am reading the second book in the Nora Roberts Three Sisters Island Trilogy (it's part of my usual summer routine). I can't wait to get to Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult, as well as Something Borrowed but Ellen Griffin (?)

I've been stop and go with Salems Lot by Steven King, but I figure since it is referenced in quite a few Kelley Armstrong novels it might do me well to read it.

[Jenna]

Still reading Kafka on the Shore, more than halfway into it. I am liking the book, but it is soooooooo strange. I am really interested to see where this book goes.
I'm also reading Getting Stoned by Savages by J. Marten Troost. Liking it so far.

[C.]

I just finished Sarah Dessen's most recent book Along for the Ride and am about to start Dark Places: A Novel by Gillian Flynn.

[Petra X]

I finished Children of the Flames Dr. Josef Mengele and the Untold Story of the Twins of Auschwitz today (totally amazing book. The only book you need to read to understand the Holocaust) and was in the mood for something different. So now I'm reading Triumph of the Nomads A History of Aboriginal Australia by Geoffrey Blainey. Always wanted to know more about aborigines. I'm just hoping its not fanfiction 'noble savage' stuff.

[Katie]

Liz ~ The other two novels in the Inkworld trilogy are Inkspell and Inkdeath. They're both good, but Inkheart is by far the best one. If you like Inkheart you really need to give Harry Potter a try! I know that the massive amount of attention given to them can turn some people away but they really are fantastic books and they just get better as they go along (At least read up to the third book b/c the third book is a wonderful novel. It's intricate, subtle, and full of emotional depth without being heavy-handed) I hope you try them! :)

[Liz]

Katie wrote: "Liz ~ The other two novels in the Inkworld trilogy are Inkspell and Inkdeath. They're both good, but Inkheart is by far the best one. If you like Inkheart you really need to give Harry Potter a t..."

Thanks, Katie ... with such a great recommendation (and great name - my oldest daughter's name!), I just might ;o)

[Coco]

Cheri wrote: "I just finished Sarah Dessen's most recent book Along for the Ride and am about to start Dark Places: A Novel by Gillian Flynn."

Cheri, I've been hearing a lot about Along for the Ride and just reserved it at the library. Would you recommend it?

[Andrea]

I am about 1/2 way through The Secret Speech and I am enjoying it but not as much as his first book Child 44

[Lynne]

Tried to read We Need to Talk About Kevin and it was boring, so I just started The Poisonwood Bible. Last night, though, I went to a book signing by Jennifer Weiner (she was absolutely hilarious and should do stand-up comedy) and I bought her newest book Best Friends Forever. That'll be next.

[Viki]

Paula wrote: "LDB wrote: "I just finished The Reader. I liked it but it will take some time to sink in.

I am now starting Ayn Rand's Anthem. This will be my first Ayn Rand. It perhaps isn't the best ..."

You must read Fountainhead...I feel it is Rand's best.

[Petra]

Viki wrote: "Paula wrote: "LDB wrote: "I just finished The Reader. I liked it but it will take some time to sink in.

I am now starting Ayn Rand's Anthem. This will be my first Ayn Rand. It perhaps..."

Anthem is a good Rand book to start with, I think. It's more futuristic than the other Rand books but the writing style and philosophy is the same (individualism) so if you like that aspect, you'll like her other books, too. Also, Anthem isn't so daunting as the others, so easy to read.
I enjoyed Fountainhead, too, but Atlas Shrugged was my favorite.
Let us know what you think of Rand's writing.

[C.]

Coco wrote: "Cheri wrote: "I just finished Sarah Dessen's most recent book Along for the Ride and am about to start Dark Places: A Novel by Gillian Flynn."

Cheri, I've been hearing a lot about Along for the Ri..."


I definitely recommend it-- I was supposed to go out with friends last night but I was so engrossed in the story that it slipped my mind. :D
It was much better than Lock and Key but it can't touch Just Listen.

[Bluemoon]

Renfrew wrote: "I just finished "The Help," by first-time author Kathryn Stockett. It takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, during the Civil Rights era. It looks at Southern society from the perspective of black ..."

I agree it was no Da Vinci Code. I listened to it in the car so maybe that is why I finished it. The women who read it had a good voice.

[Kellie]

Just finished The Scarlet Feather by Maeve Binchy. It was great! I absolutely adored it!
Going to change genres and start Devil in a Blue Dress by Mosely

[Dorie]

I've just started April & Oliver A Novel by Tess Callahan. I'm loving the way this woman writes. So far a very sad, evocative story about a young woman mourning the unexpected death of her younger brother. Also a love story -- April's first love Oliver returns to town as a successful, newly-engaged attorney.

[Claire]

Robin wrote: "I am reading Anna Karenina. I am enjoying the story, but have some difficulty keeping some of the characters straight. "

Robin, I had that problem too in the beginning of AK, but after awhile you'll start remembering who is who. One suggestion to to keep a list of everyone by your side while you are reading it and refer to that list. I really enjoyed the book - hope you like it as well.

[Claire]

I'm still reading The Shadow of the Wind and am not too far in, but really loving it so far.

[Traci]

I am now reading Marked. I just finished with Breaking Dawn yesterday and I absolutely loved that series. So far Marked isn't that bad.

[Ann from S.C.]

I just finished MAP OF BONES by James Rollins. If you liked THE DA VINCI CODE, you would like this one. A real page turner. I could see this as an action movie.

[Mosca]

After years of effort, I have just finished reading Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon. I really enjoyed this book. This immense work is difficult to describe; but I did write this Review.

Next, I'll return to Neal Stephenson; and read the last book of the Baroque Cycle--The System of the World.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

I finished Mistress of the Art of Death and really, really enjoyed it! I'll definitely be picking up the next in the series.

I also did a quick read of What the Mouse Found. This is probably more for the author's fans, but it was a charming, whimsical little book of fairy tales.

Now I'm reading Trader (Newford Book 7). I know I read this 10+ years ago, but I don't remember a thing about it. I'm enjoying it though.