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[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.

[Denise]

I've picked three new books to read:

The Last Noel by Heather Graham, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Christmas In Hawthorn Bay by Kathleen O'Brien. How's that for an eclectic trio?

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I am currently reading:

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown , Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder , and Covet by J.R. Ward

[Heather]

Lori wrote: "I am currently reading a novel called "All the Names" by Jose Saramago. He is the author of Blindness and Seeing. Has anyone read anything by him?

He has a unique writing style, using run-on se..."

Just the two that you've read; how do you like "All the Names?"

[Ann from S.C.]

I put down the book I was reading so I could pick up BREAKING DAWN.

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently reading Cause Of Death by Patricia Cornwell.

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

I'm a bit further into it now, and it's getting weird. Still loving it though!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished the audio of American Wife - Curtis Sittenfeld. Going to carry on and finish Case Histories - Kate Atkinson. Also today I am listening to Scarpetta - Patricia Cornwell and read my Book Circle book too.

[Lori, Super Mod]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "I am reading The History Of The Siege Of Lisbon

by José Saramago



"


Ooohhh, I have this one, but havent read it yet (Which is so odd for me, since he is my favorite author) how is it???

[Lori, Super Mod]

Heather wrote: "Lori wrote: "I am currently reading a novel called "All the Names" by Jose Saramago. He is the author of Blindness and Seeing. Has anyone read anything by him?

He has a unique writing style, usin..."

Heather, All the Names was slow to start but was quite incredibly written once I got into the meat of it... he takes such ordinary plot lines and really twists them up!

[Linda]

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

Eric: Hope you enjoy Hannah's Dream as much as I did. BTW, everyone I loaned it to loved it as well. Happy reading.

[Claire]

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..."

I've read The Shining and loved it. It is one of my favorite Stephen King books. Just wait, you will get to the scary and creepy parts of the book.

[Claire]

I got bored with Debbie Macomber's The Shop on Blossom Street - I thought it was too predictable and a little too "light". I have read one of her other books, Between Friends, which I really liked. I am now starting The Boelyn Inheritance by Phillippa Gregory.

[Petra]

I finished The Glass Castle A Memoir last night. What an amazing story! Despite the contents, it's still a warm and loving story, I thought.

I've now started The Birds Fall Down.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Romeo and Juliet.

Still not a favorite.

[Omar]

Eden wrote: "I'm reading 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill." Have you read Heart shaped box by Joe Hill? Really good book.

[Omar]

I'm currently reading the Perks of Being a Wallflower. It's going a bit slow for me, but I really want to know how it ends so I'm sticking with it.

[Donna]

Started House of Leaves

[Jayme]

Omar wrote: "I'm currently reading the Perks of Being a Wallflower. It's going a bit slow for me, but I really want to know how it ends so I'm sticking with it. "

That one has been on my list forever. I hope it picks up for you!

[KarenLee]

Well, I didn't start Too Loud a Solitude. My free book, Templates, from GoodReads came in the mail and I started it. I like to read my free books right away and give them a review. I haven't read enough to have an opinion on this book, but will keep you informed.

[KarenLee]

Jennifer wrote: "
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 t..."

Jennifer, I also read this book quite a long time ago. I'm hoping to reread it with the group, but I've got quite a stack from the library that all came in at once! I don't remember a lot from the book, but I remember being disappointed, since I loved all her other books. As you said, maybe I will better appreciate it now.

Karen

[Efe]

I am reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. I needed something light to cleanse my mental palate before diving into the Poisonwood Bible. It is okay so far, not amazing but okay, I don't think I will like it anywhere near as much as Harry Potter though.

[Lauren]

Just finished The Shadow of the Wind! Starting Interview With The Vampire!

[Eric]

Linda wrote:
Eric: Hope you enjoy Hannah's Dream as much as I did. BTW, everyone I loaned it to loved..."

Thanks. I am about half way through so far and it is starting to pick up. It has been a heartwarming read so far and I look forward to seeing how it plays out.

[~~*Julie]

Right now I am reading Strange Candy by Lurell K. Hamilton- i have also read alot of her vampire hunter stuff. and these stories are totally different. I have really liked it so far.

I just finsihed Catching Fire and LOVED it.

[Carol]

Lori wrote: "Heather wrote: "Lori wrote: "I am currently reading a novel called "All the Names" by Jose Saramago. He is the author of Blindness and Seeing. Has anyone read anything by him?

He has a unique w..."

I just finished The History of the Siege Of Lisbon.I enjoyed it so much. You see into his world of book editing-proof reading. It was a love story and so much more.

I am going to start a Arturo Perez-Reverte novel one of the Captain Alatriste series

The Man In The Yellow Doublet

[Paula]

Monef wrote: "I am reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. I needed something light to cleanse my mental palate before diving into the Poisonwood Bible. It is okay so far, not amazing but okay, I don't thin...

I've read the first two in this series Monef, and they are cute but Harry is still my favorite.

[Jeane]

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

Yes Andrea, try to stick with it. The beginning for lots of people was hard to get through but it is getting better. On the point two stories will merge it gets really good. I lvoed the book and thought it was an original view on the subject.

[Jeane]

I am still reading The fire by Katherine Neville and ..well it si hard concentrating at work when you know this book is waiting for you home.

[Writerlibrarian]

Heather wrote: "I finished 'Salem's Lot last night. I thought it was just ok...not the creepfest I was hoping for. Now I'm moving on to Suite Française."

I read Suite Francaise last year. I enjoyed it. It's heartbreaking to know the story behind it.

[Efe]

Thanks Paula, good to know. I will dial my expectations down and hopefully still enjoy the series as a bit of a distraction from some of my heavier reading material.

[Lindz]

Still Geeking out on the new Terry Pratchett.

[Stephanie]

I'm reading The Blind Assassin. It's my first Atwood and I'm enjoying it so far.

[Shona]

Just finished The Girl Who Played with Fire (very good) and started Her Fearful Symmetry (very very good).

[Janny]

I finished The Woman in White, and have started Forge of Heaven. Our local book club has chosen Someone Knows My Name, so that will be next.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Shona... It is very very good, isnt it? I liked HFS so much better than TTW (which shocked me since i really really liked TTW)

[Eden]

I'm reading Haunted Massachusetts Ghosts And Strange Phenomena Of The Bay State by Cheri Revai.