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So how did you like The Bean Trees? I finally read The Poisonwood Bible, after it sitting on my shelf for far too long, and I loved it. Kingsolver has an amazing talent with words. I am also reading Water for Elephants right now.

I just started reading Adored by Tilly Bagshawe

Erm, in the poll section haha. I'm new sorry. You can get to it through my page. I've only taken part in a few polls, so you could get to it easily enough that way :)


I'm typing from Sâo Paulo, Brazil, where I live and teach 'Composition in English' to candidates who want a career in diplomacy here. I MUST read because of my job, but I am totally blessed, cause I LOVE to read. I read in English, French, and Portuguese, of course, my beauuuutiful native tongue.
I have just finished Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva and this was a nice surprise, because frankly I did not expect him to write so well. It was my first book featuring Gabriel Allon, but I liked it so much that I gave it to a friend who underwent surgery on Monday, and he is almost at the end of the book ! I also bought Silva's The Secret Servant; I do hope it's a GOOD book too .
At the moment I've been reading one more book by Donna Leon, cuz an e-acquaintance got me hooked on her books : Death and Judgement. I am half into the book, but I liked detective Brunetti and his wife Paola's discussion on morality.
I look forward to exchange ideas on books with you guys .
Hum... Could anyone tell me where to go to learn how to use italics, bold, etc., here ? Sorry, but I'm SURE I have seen this somewhere !

And welcome!


This place is sooooo huge! I have decided that I will see things better here when I come back from Santos ( the beach) , on August, 2nd . It is winter here right now , and it is getting colder and colder in this tropical country ! But I'm going to the beach cuz I need the rest...
Pumpernickel, you can find the discussion for Woman In White under the folder entitled "Group Read Discussions"... it may be hidden by now, so just click on the "view all" link to the right hand side of that folder and you should see it in there.
Dont be too worried about the size of the group, you will find your way around in no time :)
Dont be too worried about the size of the group, you will find your way around in no time :)

The Road is on my To Be Read list. Is it worth me picking it up do you reckon?

You are reading a poignant book and one absolutely unputdownable ! It's a story never to be forgotten... This is more than a book; it's an experience in itself...
Lori,
THANK you so much ! I will check it tomorrow; it's past midnight here in Brazil and I MUST go to bed cuz I'm teaching tomorrow ! Isn't it a happy coincidence that I bought this book today ?

Well I can't argue with that now can I. Thanks Lori :)

The Poll isn't in this group. If you go on to my profile page where it says which polls I've taken part in, it should be there. Or just click on "more" and it will be listed there :) Let me know if you can't find it Grace.

That´s a relief lol

Really one of the most outstanding books that I have read in a long time.
I was very moved by parts of this book, and it dealt ..."
Suzanne, Thanks for the comments. I am starting The Physick Book... today. I agree with your comment about the group. I also love the fact that we have authors on the site who are phenomenal.


Linda, I agree! My favorite book so far this summer.

Slash-autobiography
The first book in the Pendragon series
and I am about to start City of Bones.

..."
I LOVED this book too.
I'm currently finishing up 'Food Matters' by Mark Bittman. Now I need to buy it so I always have the recipes!
Also reading 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' and just started 'Admission'.



Now I'm reading the last book in Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle, The System of the World



Now reading Run for Your Lifewhich is my first ever James Patterson book. So far not so impressed, an easy story and a quick read but I am finding the first person narrative distracting and the story is failing to grip me with any anxiety about the fates of the characters (I'm halfway in). Won't be supplanting Dean Koontz for psycho killer thrillers for me any time soon but it was a free lend from a friend of mine and I will probably read the other ones she leant me by him.

I read that in June. It is a good book and I look forward to reading the trilogy.
The challenge for me was going from one genre of Vampire to a COMPLETE change!!!

Now onto Julie and Julia by Julie Powell

I really enjoyed Incantation, I hope you do too, though it was quite heartbreaking to read.

Really one of the most outstanding books that I have read in a long time.
I was very moved by parts of this boo..."
I'll be looking forward to hearing your comments, I feel that if she keeps writing like this, we are seeing a great new author!

Hi BJ Rose - Will you be going onto The Woman in White Group discussion? I'd love to talk about it with you. It was this group's read for June. "
Diane, I wasn't planning on joining the group discussion 'cause I thought I was too late, but if it's still active, I'll see you there!

I have looked for the discussion on The Woman in White and haven't been able to find it ! Sorry, but I think I need more 'straightforward' directions , a link or something ! AND : I'm travelling for a week tomorrow !
BJ Rose, the discussions never close, and people jump in on the group reads late sometimes just due to interest or current books or what have you. Never be afraid to peek in and stir up back up!


Just had to chime in and say Water for Elephants is one of my absolute favorite books...engaging characters, interesting plot, and very touching ending! Don't think you'll regret reading it :-)


Just had to chime in and say Water for Elephants is one of ..."
I just started 'Water for Elephants' and I already like it... thank you for your comment!!!

I have looked for the discussion on The Woman in White and haven't been able to find it ! Sorry, but I think I need more 'straightforward' directions , a link or..."
Click on The Next Best Book Club at the top of this page, then on the next screen scroll down to Group Discussion - you may need to click on view all, and scroll down to discussions for Woman in White if you don't see it listed (I hope that's the right path - it's always easier to do it than describe it!!)
Pumpernickel wrote: "Lori and/or BJ Rose,
I have looked for the discussion on The Woman in White and haven't been able to find it ! Sorry, but I think I need more 'straightforward' directions , a link or..."
It's here under group read discussions:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
I have looked for the discussion on The Woman in White and haven't been able to find it ! Sorry, but I think I need more 'straightforward' directions , a link or..."
It's here under group read discussions:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

I've just found my first ex husband on Facebook and he wrote something about his niece who has been diabetic since she was young and all of a sudden I find myself in the bookshop with this book on diabetics in my hand. Its quite good reading.
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