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[Loretta]

I just finished The Solitudes by John Crowley, which is the first of four books in a series called the Aegypt cycle. I enjoyed it, although it's a little (a lot) dense and really a novel of ideas more than anything else. I also think it was in large measure setting up the ideas and characters for the rest of the series, so moving on to the second book now, Love & Sleep

[Claire]

Re-reading Twilight - Stephenie Meyer

[Maureen]

Just started The House at Riverton.

[Jennifer]

Claire wrote: "Re-reading Twilight - Stephenie Meyer"

Oh yay!!! I'll be re-reading it later this month & then New Moon next month for the movie : )

[Linda]

Jenna wrote: "Still reading the Poisonwood Bible which is very slow going. I think I am also going to start Shutter Island. I got that out of the library finally and have been dying to read it."

Jenna/Paula: I loved Shutter Island. While I am currently reading a Dennis Lehane novel and really loving it, I am not totally a huge fan of his, but Shutter Island is IMO one of his best.

[Carol]

He has a new historical novel out just read about it in
the New Yorker

The Given Day-Dennis LeHane

[Paula]

Kellie wrote: "Hey everyone!! It's been a while....I've just finished The Pillars of the Earth which was fantastic. It has made it to my ALL TIME list...towards the top. (If not on the top)
I'm switc...

Glad you liked "Pillars" Kellie, I loved it when I read it and couldn't wait for the sequel (which takes place 200 years later) but it's still sitting in my stacks! LOL

[Paula]

Linda wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Still reading the Poisonwood Bible which is very slow going. I think I am also going to start Shutter Island. I got that out of the library finally and have been dying to read it."

Linda, I've only read "Shutter Island" and "Mystic River" and loved both of them. I have all his others in my stacks but haven't gotten to them yet.

[Kristin]

Started reading this today, im already about 100 pages in, and its only 250 pages so i should finish it today.
It's alright, nothing spectacular but I got it at a book sale at my local church and it looked decent enough.

I wanted to get through all my "quick read" books first since I have a couple sitting on my shelf.

[Kristin]

I think I'm going to read this one next, its also a short book, 250 pages i belive, smaller print then what im reading now but it should also be a quick read.

[Denise]

Michelle♥ wrote: "I have read The Lost Symbol."

What did you think? Did it compare with The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons? I enjoyed both of those.

[Dara]

Paula wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "Oooo! Yay!!! I can't wait for the movie for Shutter Island to come out! I didn't know that they were making one. I'll definitely have to research it. I wonder who's playing who! T..."


Wow...I had not heard of Shutter Island...but I am off to order it online from my library. The trailer looks awesome! Must read before the movie comesout!

[Bhumi]

I just finished The Jungle by Upton Sinclair a few days ago, and it was not my kind of book. It was just so sad, the whole thing.

[Petra]

Bhumi wrote: "I just finished The Jungle by Upton Sinclair a few days ago, and it was not my kind of book. It was just so sad, the whole thing."

I read this a few years back and almost threw the book across the room. The author made me that upset. Didn't you find that the Author was much more damaging to the family than Capitalistic America ever could have been? I think he became worse than the system he meant to demean.

[Denise]

Kellie wrote: "Katie...Never heard of this series but it sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out.
What is the name of the first book?"

Kellie: Here is a list of books in this series:

Cutter '94
Hoofprints '96
Roughstock '97
Roped '98
Slickrock '99
Breakaway '01
Hayburner '03
Forged '04
Moonblind '06
Chasing Cans '08

If you ever want to check out a cozy mystery series I recommend the website: http://www.cozy-mystery.com/

[Cindy]

Just recently discovered that website Denise and it is great! Hate to start in the middle of a series; this website sure takes care of that!

[Linda]

Paula wrote: "Linda wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Still reading the Poisonwood Bible which is very slow going. I think I am also going to start Shutter Island. I got that out of the library finally and have been dying..."

If you have The Given Day, I highly recommend it.

[Rachel]

So i found out that with a busted computer, I have tons more time to read! I finished Catching Fire which was pretty good, and last night finished Handle with Care. Vary well written story with interesting characters but the subject matter made me very angry. Although I kinda thought going into it that it would, made the book harder to read cuz I kept thinking about it and arguing in my head with the characters.

[Michelle♥]

Denise wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I have read The Lost Symbol."

What did you think? Did it compare with The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons? I enjoyed both of those."

To me, Angels and Demons was the best of the Robert Langdon series, then came The Da Vinci Code. I pre-ordered The Lost Symbol because I was so excited to read it! I got it delivered on the day it was in stores, Sept. 15th, and devoured it that night when I came home from work.

Now this is just my opinion, but I honestly did NOT like this book. I felt there were two halves to it and it should have ended a lot sooner than it did. Unfortunately all my expectations that I had for it were shattered. My advice would be to wait til it comes out in paperback for those who have not read it yet.

Don't get me wrong; I will most definitely pick up another literary piece written by Dan Brown, but I just think that The Lost Symbol was not what it was suppose to be. It did not satisfy the Robert Langdon craving or the mystical secret society wisdom that I wished to obtain. I don't want to give away any of the plot so I'm not mentioning a lot and just keeping this very brief and broad.

Message me if you want more details, Denise.

[Carol]

Michelle♥ wrote: "Denise wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I have read The Lost Symbol."

What did you think? Did it compare with The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons? I enjoyed both of those."

T..."

That was an interesting review. I have read Angels & Demons,because it was on a list of books to read before you die. It was a bucket list of books.

I kept saying to myself why was it a must read. I have read so many other books that were better. When I read the Da Vinci Code. I just wanted it to be over. I was exhausted trotting all over Europe.

[Viki]

I am reading Amy Tan's Saving Fish From Drowning. It is very different than the other books I have read by her. Entertaining, but very different.

[Mary]

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. Very good so far, I am less than halfway through and already a plot twist I totally wasn't expecting.

[Carol]

Viki wrote: "I am reading Amy Tan's Saving Fish From Drowning. It is very different than the other books I have read by her. Entertaining, but very different."

I loved it. I laughed so hard. especially at her funeral.

[Lauren]

Still reading The Shadow of the Wind... This has potential to be one of the best books ever so I am trying to savor it! Anyone else read it?

Viki: I would be interested to hear what you think about Saving Fish From Drowning when you are through! I bought a copy at the Goodwill the other day!

[Dara]

Denise wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I have read The Lost Symbol."

What did you think? Did it compare with The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons? I enjoyed both of those."

I read it a couple weeks ago and it was good, very involved and tedious at points seemed like it was kinda draggin on towards the end but I did like it. Definitely worth reading.

[Dara]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "Denise wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I have read The Lost Symbol."

What did you think? Did it compare with The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons? I enjoyed both..."

Carol, if you felt that way about Angels and Demons and DaVinci Code then I wouldn't read The Lost Symbol. It is very tedious at times, very very involved and at the end I felt like it just kept going and going, even after the big reveal.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Seth wrote: "I am starting a horror novel called Deeper, by James A. Moore, about some kind of sea monster."


Seth, let me know if its any good... well, my kinda good.. I love books with monsters, and sea monsters... whoo hoo!

[Carol]

Dara wrote: "carol (akittykat) wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "Denise wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I have read The Lost Symbol."

What did you think? Did it compare with The Da Vinci Code and [book:Angels &..."

I was thinking the same thing. I know I will not purposely buy it. I will wait until I am desperate to read something different. Thanks for your input.

[Vicki]

I am reading Song of Troy by Colleen McCollough. I like it so far.

[Marti]

Maureen wrote: "Just started The House at Riverton."

Can't wait to hear about The House at Riverton - it is on my to read list.

I am reading Royal's Bride

[Ann from S.C.]

I am reading IN THE WALLED GARDENS by Anahita Firouz. So fr so good.

[Paula]

Linda wrote: "Paula wrote: "Linda wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Still reading the Poisonwood Bible which is very slow going. I think I am also going to start Shutter Island. I got that out of the library finally and h...

I'll do have it, I'll push it closer to the top! Thank.

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

I finished Heretic's Daughter. It was okay, it just left me in a people-hating mood. I think I'll start Odd Hours next.

[Andrea]

I just started 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova and it is kinda hard for me to get into.

[Lauren]

Andrea wrote: "I just started 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova and it is kinda hard for me to get into."

Stick with it Andrea! I found it difficult to get into as well but it didn't take long and I was hooked! I loved the book in the end!

[[deleted user]]

Current - The Beach by Alex Garland. Yup, the Leo Dicaprio movie. Not too far in just yet, but GREAT book so far.
Trying - to get through the Thomas Covenant chronicles. Having a bit of trouble, possibly because I have each series as a single volume, makes it a bit of a daunting read.
Next - thinking about starting on the Hawkwood series.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Oh Lizzy, that is great to hear. I have the Beach at home on the bookshelf waiting to be read...

[Soumya]

hey I am currently reading the kite runner...

[Kathy]

Viki wrote: "I am reading Amy Tan's Saving Fish From Drowning. It is very different than the other books I have read by her. Entertaining, but very different."

Viki, I loved Saving Fish From Drowning. I think what hooked me on it initially was listening to it on CD in the car. Amy Tan reads it and is great. I switched to print after my car trip, which was only about a quarter or little more into the book. Fantastic book, so witty.

[Kathy]

Andrea wrote: "I just started 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova and it is kinda hard for me to get into."

Definitely stick with The Historian, Andrea. It is one of my favorite books. Kostova has a new book coming out next month. It's been a long wait for a new book from her.

[Eric]

Started Hannah's Dream by Diane Hammond. Just finished Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

[Candy]

I just now picked up at the library 'Wife of the Gods"
by Kwei Quartey. Similar to McCall's mystery series I think set in Africa. I get a "next reads" list from my library each month, one on mysteries and the other historical fiction.

[Michelle♥]

Just started The Shining by Stephen King. So far it's just interesting. I keep waiting for the scary intense music to cue up so I can cover my eyes and peek through a little hole, just like watching a scary movie.

So far, haven't had to do that yet!

Has anyone else read this?

[KarenLee]

I just finished reading The Story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor. I'm trying to figure out what I think of the book. I definitely liked the book, but I'm not sure I loved it. However, the writing is lyrical, and I think the story will stay with me a long time. I'll probably give it 4 stars.

Next, I'm going to start Too Loud A Solitude by Bohumil Hrabaal.

[Edith]

Kathy wrote: "Edith wrote: "I just started The Hunger Games. It's gotten such amazing reviews from everyone so we'll see how it goes. "

Loved The Hunger Games, Edith. Its sequel, Catching Fire, is just as am..."

I was worried b/c I found the plot a little disturbing but it's very good so far.

[Carol]

I am reading The History Of The Siege Of Lisbon

by José Saramago

[Suzanne]

I keep hearing about this author but have not read him yet ... what do you think so far??

[Paula]

Michelle♥ wrote: "Just started The Shining by Stephen King. So far it's just interesting. I keep waiting for the scary intense music to cue up so I can cover my eyes and peek through a lit...

Years ago! I loved this one. My daughter and s-i-l have actually stayed at the Stanley Hotel where Stephen King went to write the book.

[Juniper]

Hello!

I am reading The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. I read this eleven years ago, when it first came out, and loathed the character of the father so much that it tainted the whole book for me. So many people love this book and *gasp* when I admit my dislike for the novel. I am hoping time and distance will allow me a different appreciation for the story. I love all of Kingsolver's other books so was disappointed to have a negative reaction to Poisonwood.

[Tani]

I'm reading several different books, as usual. I went to the library today to return some books, and even though I didn't really plan on taking anything out, I ended up with two. First, I picked up The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan, which I'm really looking forward to reading. I was surprised to see it available, since the last time I checked it had a huge waiting list, but I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth. ;)

Second, while I was wandering around, I stumbled upon the books by Jennifer Crusie, an author who keeps popping up on my radar. It seems like there are a lot people reading her lately. Even though I don't really consider myself a fan of chick lit, if I hear enough about a book or author, I'll usually check it out, so I grabbed Crazy For You and read the first few sentences. And apparently I'm in the perfect mood for it today, because I couldn't resist taking it out. I'm about 30 pages in, and enjoying to so far. I hope it continues to be as enjoyable.