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[Lindz]

Yeah Vickie, I did think I ever wanted to know what happen to a burn victim, but now I do, but I am finding the whole relationship with the most likely szchophrenic and the burn victim interesting.

[Janny]

Donna wrote: "Janny wrote: "Our local book club is reading Summer of the Red Wolf A Novel for Thursday, which is one of my favorites. I just finished The Course of Honor by L..."</i>

I enjoyed it - for the mood I was in, tired from a very hard trip, this book was just exactly the right pick. What fascinated me was the shift in narrative style from this standalone, and Davis's series. I hadn't expected that - but it made sense, since she was choosing to write from the perspective of a historical character.

I hadn't chosen the story for the sake of gaining historical perspective - Davis has a particular gift for making a place feel alive. I am no scholar on that particular period, and so am in no position to be critical.

For anyone who enjoys stories set in ancient Rome, I also enjoyed [book:Search the Seven Hills by Barbara Hambly to be exquisitely well done.

[Petra]

Loretta wrote: "I've started a collection of George Orwell's essays. I'm about 4 essays in, and just loving it. He was writing in the 1930's, but his work is still so highly relevant to the world of today. The essays I've read so far are more in the nature of memoirs - quite short - two particularly rivetting ones called "A Hanging" and "Shooting an Elephant"...."

I have the 4 volumes of Orwell's essays on the bookshelf. They've been there for years and you've reminded me of how much I enjoyed them. Thanks! I'll have to go through them again soon. I remember them being relevant, too. I didn't read them all but quite a few of them.

[Dara]

Jenna wrote: "Finished the Abstinence Teacher and really did not like it. Now I am on to A Great and Terrible Beauty. Hopefully I will enjoy this one more."

Jenna, I didn't like the Abstinence Teacher at all either. What a strange, stange book! I finished it because I kept hoping it was going somewhere...it didn't.

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Lori wrote: "I am currently knee deep in the Dexter Series... I finished Darkly Dreaming Dexter last nite (a day and a half), and I am already half way through the Dearly Devoted Dexter.

I have Dexter in the..."

I've never read the books, but have watched every episode so far. Great show that you really get hooked on and await impatiently every week. For some reason though I can never stand reading something I've already watched on the Tele. Even with Fight Club and Godfather. As much as I love the movies, I could never stand reading it after watching the movie. Specifically Fight Club, since I already knew all the plot twists. Do you ever get that with books turned into films?

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I never end up reading the latest hit like Dan Brown's stuff or Harry Potter or the like for some reason. My last book I've read is Lermontov's A Hero of Our Time and though currently knee deep in Political Science textbooks, I'm looking around the libraries in Amsterdam for Dostoevsky's The Idiot.

[Katie]

Fran wrote: "Started audio book "Belle Weather (Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Scattered Hissy Fits)" by Celia Rivenbark today in the car running errands and it is laugh out loud wonderful. I'm not sure where I..."

Her brutal honesty is hilarious. I've read Bless Your Heart, Tramp And Other Southern Endearments and We're Just Like You, Only Prettier Confessions of a Tarnished Southern Belle and adored them both. I'm looking forward to reading her others.

[jessi]

I just finished Revolutionary Road last night and it was fantastic! One of my top ten books now. Possibly even top five.

I am now reading The Notebook. Not that great, but I have owned it forever, so when I am finished I will probably put it on paperbackswap. Also, I am doing it for a book challenge and I should easily be able to knock it out today and move on to another task.

[Katie]

I found some time to kick back and relax this weekend so I made a pretty good dent in The House at Riverton. It's the kind of book that makes me want to curl up on the couch with a blanket, my dog and a cup of coffee to read in long stretches. I have trouble picking it up when I know I only have time to read a few pages.

[Edith]

Katie wrote: "Fran wrote: "Started audio book "Belle Weather (Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Scattered Hissy Fits)" by Celia Rivenbark today in the car running errands and it is laugh out loud wonderful. I'm not..."

I own Stopping Dressing you 6 Year Old like a Skank and think it's an absolute "must read" for moms. This author is hilarious!

[Callista]

I am currently rereading Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind, for pleasure. I have read this book at least three, maybe four times (not counting this time), and stopped after Temple of the Winds because I could not find Soul of the Fire, the next book in the series. However, my library just got it in, so I am rereading the series. The first book is not as good as I remembered, but it is still enjoyable--and I am bound and determined to finish the whole series.

For school, I am reading The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. J. D. Salinger is a very weird author, judging by his book of short stories, but I am looking forward to reading The Catcher in the Rye.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

J. D. Salinger is undoubtedly a very weird dude.

The two theories I've heard in English department chat are that A) he has 16 or more unpublished novels sitting in his safe, which he won't publish because yes, he is that weird, or B) that he has the worst case of writer's block in history.

They seem about equally likely, from what I've heard about Salinger!

[Cait]

I just started House of Leaves this morning and I'm so excited! I've been wanting to read this for quite some time.

[jessi]

Susanna wrote: "J. D. Salinger is undoubtedly a very weird dude.

The two theories I've heard in English department chat are that A) he has 16 or more unpublished novels sitting in his safe, which he won't publish..."

He won't publish them. He is tired of attention from the public, but he still loves to write so he just keeps his stuff locked up and lives like a hermit basically. I watched a documentary about him.

[Dan]

Susanna wrote: "J. D. Salinger is undoubtedly a very weird dude.

The two theories I've heard in English department chat are that A) he has 16 or more unpublished novels sitting in his safe, which he won't publish..."

I recently read Shoeless Joe, on which the movie Field of Dreams is based. In the book, the protagonist "kidnaps" J. D. Salinger and the way the author (W. P. Kinsella) develops the growing relationship between the two is both funny and somewhat touching. Kinsella obviously leans to the "tired of public attention" theory and makes some interesting points about that public attention.

[Ana]

I am reading "Ivanhoe", by Sir Walter Scott

[jessi]

Dan wrote: "I recently read Shoeless Joe, on which the movie Field of Dreams is based. In the book, the protagonist "kidnaps" J. D. Salinger and the way the author (W. P. Kinsella) develops the growing relationship between the two is both funny and somewhat touching. Kinsella obviously leans to the "tired of public attention" theory and makes some interesting points about that public attention."

Yeah, when I saw that movie, I assumed the author in it was supposed to be Salinger.

[Bridgit]

Started Ender's Game last night. Really looking forward to getting home from work tonight to crack it open!

[Writerlibrarian]

I've started Sarah Waters' Fingersmith, so far I like it. I did read in about a day and a half Skeleton Key, #3 in the Alex Rider Young Adult series. It was good. Looking forward to the next title in that series in my to-read pile.

[Vonney]

Just finished THE PHYSICK BOOK OF DELIVERANCE DANE and
gave it 3.5 or 4 stars. I forget exactly how many. The
author is a good writer.
This week I'm finishing up OLIVE KITTERIDGE and love it. I will give it 5 stars. Listened to Elizabeth Strout speak at the NC Literary Festival and loved her.
I am listening to THE EXPECTED ONE on my car CD player
and like it too. About halfway through that one. I will probably give it 4 stars.

[Tani]

I went to the library today expecting to get just two books, and walked out with six. Clearly, an epic failure of self-control on my part. I just...couldn't put any of them back once I picked them up. The mere thought of doing so made me want to cry, so of course the logical solution was to get all of them. They are:

Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Desecration by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Terrier by Tamora Pierce
The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
Fatherland by Robert Harris
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Technically, I'm reading all of these, since I read the first chapter of each to determine which to read first, but in practice, I'm focusing on Unwind first, which I'm really enjoying. It's based on the concept that when their children are between the ages of 13 and 18, parents can choose to 'Unwind' their children: send them to an organ harvesting farm, where their organs will be given to those in need and the kids won't be considered dead, since each and every organ will still be part of a living body. I think it's a really interesting concept, and I'm swiftly growing attached to the main characters. I don't it will take me long at all to finish this one.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Robert, I will read the books if Ive seen the movie, or show IF I really really like what Ive seen. I try my absolute hardest to read the books first tho. So in the case of Dexter and True Blood, I bought the first season on DVD b/c I was reading the books as it came out...

Cait, I have House of Leaves, and may read it in October since it is a creepy spooky book....

[Cathy]

Tani, I read Unwind a few weeks ago. It was a fast read and I really liked it.

I am currently reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. It is the sequel to The Hunger Games and it has not been a disappointment. I am hopefully going to finish it tonight after my kids are in bed. I want to sit and enjoy it!!!

[Carol]

I started back in on The Bonfore Of the Vanities. I will see if it holds my interest.

[Lori, Super Mod]

I have that one Carol, but havent read it yet. I would like to know what you think... Its rather big!

[Carol]

So far so good. I will keep everyone posted.

[Jenna]

Dara wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Finished the Abstinence Teacher and really did not like it. Now I am on to A Great and Terrible Beauty. Hopefully I will enjoy this one more."

Jenna, I didn't like the Abstinence..."

Dara,
Totally agree...I kept thinking that something had to happen. But nothing ever did.

[Jenna]

Cait wrote: "I just started House of Leaves this morning and I'm so excited! I've been wanting to read this for quite some time."

Cait,
This book had been on my shelf for about 6 months or so now and I still haven't picked it up. I am determined to pick it up soon. Like Lori said, maybe an October read. Would love to know what you think!

[Yulande]

I'm reading Peter Matthiessen's Shadow Country, just on page 33 but already has me riveted.

[Lauren]

Just finished Foundling by D.M. Cornish! Starting How to Be Lost by Amanda Eyre Ward!

[Michael]

I am currently studying the text of Six Degrees of Seperation, by John Guare. There are many references to Sallinger's Catcher In The Rye. Infact, the character I've been studying is very much influenced by that book. It's on my TBR very, very soon(!) list.

[Sarah]

I am currently reading four books, which I never do. Two is usually my limit. I am reading:

The Forgotten Garden - Kate Morton
The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - J.K. Rowling

I am actually reading the Harry Potter book to my kids at night before bed. Cute book!

[Lisa]

Currently reading The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing. Not quite sure what I think of it so far. At the moment I think I'm more intrigued by the writing style of the book than the characters themselves. Not even halfway done yet though so we'll see.

[Stephanie]

Currently reading The Help and loving every minute of it so far.

[Mir]

I thought the Dexter books were more humorous than the shows.

I just started Nightwalker The Warlocks of Talverdin. It's shorter than I expected!

[Bridgit]

Starting The Enchantress of Florence for my in-person book club.

[Lisa]

I'm almost finished with Forty Words for Sorrow by Giles Blunt. It is OK, but not great. I doubt I will read his others. Next is either Evil at Heart or The Law of Nines. I have both from the library.

[Michelle♥]

I just wrapped up The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. I am not one for science fiction novels, but this one totally fulfilled my expectations of everything that I have dreamed about. I know that this is one of the "best" sci-fi stories ever told, or at least that's what people kept telling me whenever I admitted I have never read it, but now I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed it! There were definitely parts that I had to re-read because sometimes his diction was hard to follow, but overall it was a great book.

I came home today to find The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown in the mail and I canNOT wait to dive right into it! I have so much homework and errands to run before I can do that, so I'm trying my best to get everything done, that way I can really enjoy the book.

I'm still reading The Monster of Florence: A True Story by Douglas Preston, but unfortunately it's going to have to go on the backburner, because The Lost Symbol will take precident. Oh well, I hope the book understands...

[Lori, Super Mod]

Haha... "I hope the book understands"

[Mosca]

I've just finished Stone Junction by Jim Dodge--an engaging anarchist fable. And I've written This Review.

It appears that I've begun reading Rivers of Gold The Rise of the Spanish Empire, from Columbus to Magellan by Hugh Thomas. If I complete this, it will be the fourth or fifth history by this author I've will have read. I've read a good bit of history (and I enjoy Hugh Thomas); but I'm not certain that I'm ready to jump into nonfiction right now. We'll see.

I seem to be becomming disinterested in Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind. There's not much depth here; and, so far, I've been able to predict every plot turn in advance. I can enjoy fantasy if the plot is intriguing, the prose is beautiful, and/or the characters have enough depth and heart for me to care about them. So far none of these seem true. But it is an easy enough read that I'll stick with it a while longer.

[Jenna]

Finished a Great and Terrible Beauty...liked it, but didn't love it. Kinda dragged in parts. I would read the other two though eventually.

I think I am going to start About a Boy by Nick Hornby.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jenna, About a Boy is a great novel. Have you seen the movie?

[Michelle♥]

Lori wrote: "Haha... "I hope the book understands""

Hehe! :) I feel like I'm abandoning that other book. But I've been anticipating Dan Brown's book for quite sometime!

[Maria]

yikes, it's been over a week since i've been able to get on here, and there were 346 new posts to this thread!

anyway, i'm still working on The Gargoyle. i'm really enjoying it, but i just haven't had a lot of time to read lately. hoping i can finish it in the next few days, i need to start Eat Pray Love for my library book club on Monday.

[Mir]

I just finished Project 17 and Nightwalker The Warlocks of Talverdin. Both were fairly good, and quick reads.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

I finished Mermaids in the Basement and it was just okay for me. I just felt like it had all been done before.

Now I'm reading War for the Oaks and I'm LOVING it so far! It's great fantasy!

[Carol]

I am halfway through The Bonfire Of The Vanities. I like it so far. It is holding my interest.

[Jenna]

Lori wrote: "Jenna, About a Boy is a great novel. Have you seen the movie? "

Lori, I don't think I have seen the movie. If I have, I don't remember a thing about it. Hugh Grant is in it, right? Is the movie any good?

[Lori, Super Mod]

The movie and the book are pretty much the same. I remember loving the book when I read it....

[Claire]

Writerlibrarian wrote: "I've started Sarah Waters' Fingersmith, so far I like it. I did read in about a day and a half Skeleton Key, #3 in the Alex Rider Young Adult series. It was good. Looking forward to the next title ..."



I really enjoyed Fingersmith! I hope you like it!!