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[Carol]

Paula wrote: "

That is why I re-read it. I like history and there was a lot of history about the masons and the guild...

Have you read the sequel? I haven't yet but have it in my stacks.

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Yes I read The End Of The World. It was no where near as good. I was bored with it. I finished it ,but not of thew same caliber.

[Robyn]

I am currently reading Girl in a Blue Dress. I am about half-way through and really enjoying it. I haven't read anything with a Victorian sensibility since my university days. It is a very interesting, fictional "take" on the life and marriage of Dickens.

[Jeane]

Sherrie Y wrote: "Jeane wrote: "Paula wrote: "Sherrie Y wrote: "I just started The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane on audio and am blazing through The Bridges of Madison County. It's a ..."

But you liked it, right? :-)))

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Robyn wrote: "I am currently reading Girl in a Blue Dress. I am about half-way through and really enjoying it. I haven't read anything with a Victorian sensibility since my university days. It is ..."

I'm interested in that one - I like the concept.

[Carol]

Robyn wrote: "I am currently reading Girl in a Blue Dress. I am about half-way through and really enjoying it. I haven't read anything with a Victorian sensibility since my university days. It is ..."

It was ok . I liked it insofar as it put her thoughts in words. I did not realize what a scoundrel Dickens was.

[Sooz]

Emily wrote: "Arun wrote: "I am with Follett's "Pillars of the Earth"....any opinions folks ??"

I read that this past summer and wasn't impressed. I thought his writting style was rather boring and the book d..."

i know a lot of people loved this book, and despite my better judgment, i let a friend - who definitely falls into this camp - talk me into trying it. i read the first few chapters and quit. but i prefer the intimate details of a moment in time - a snapshot of life - rather than the vistas of an epic historical novel like Pillars of the Earth. it's a matter of personal preference. nothing more.

so i guess if you do like the grand sweeping-scaled novel, this is a great one.

i just finished Mudbound. it was an easy book to get into and an easy book to keep reading. while there are a couple of twists - especially toward the end - there isn't anything really surprising. i'd call it a good, but not outstanding book.

[Paul]

As usual, I have several going at once...
1.The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks..almost done. It's the 2nd of his I've read. I want to read more, in fact went out and bought several(love half price books!!!)
2.The Cider House Rules by Irving- the first Irving I've read. I am a third of the way thru and am enjoying it.
3.Bleak House by Dickens-I am a 100 pages in. It's a much easier read then I thought.

[Jenna]

Arun wrote: "I am with Follett's "Pillars of the Earth"....any opinions folks ??"

I really liked Pillars of the Earth. Obviously very long, but really worth reading.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Robyn wrote: "I am currently reading Girl in a Blue Dress. I am about half-way through and really enjoying it. I haven't read anything with a Victorian sensibility since my university days. It is ..."

Robyn - I just picked this one up at the library the other day. I hope it is good.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I also really liked Pillars of the Earth. In fact, I rate it as one of my top 5 books of all time, but like Sooz said, it's best if you like historical epics.

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i am reading anne rice the vampire armand

[Robyn]

The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things.

[Bhumi]

lol Tammie. I just bought Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice.

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cool i hope you like it to

[Tani]

I'm reading three.

1) The Game by Ken Dryden - Sometimes a little slow, but as a spectator who has never played hockey before, it's giving me an interesting perspective on my favorite sport.

2) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - I really like it, but I also keep putting it down and not picking it up, and I can't quite figure out why.

3) The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle - Not very far in on this one, so not sure how I feel about it.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

I really liked it, and it was a really fast read, unfortunately (as I didn't want it to end).

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Paula wrote: "Arun wrote: "I am with Follett's "Pillars of the Earth"....any opinions folks ??

Pillars was a favorite for me when I read it a few years ago. It's one that sticks with you.
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I found the same thing with Pillars as a lot of you did...it was almost too violent for me, but I am glad that I read it through. The one thing that bothered me when reading it was that I was buddy reading it with a friend (male). He found parts "romantic" that I found horribly violent. The male viewpoint was disturbing.

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Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

My favorite book for last year! Loved it!!

[Writerlibrarian]

Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

Taken from part of my review : It's a light read. An easy read. The letter format doesn't annoy and is well used. You hear or learn about things from different people and it adds to the charm of this novel.

Because that's what it is, it's charming. Not in a cutesy way because it does take on some difficult subjects.

Yeah, I liked it a lot.

[Jenna]

Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

I wasn't sure I would like this book, but was pleasantly surprised. I liked the format and thought that it was a sweet story. Really enjoyed it! I hope you do too!

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Robyn, I loved Guernsey! It's a past group read, so you might want to check out that thread once you finish.

[Marti]

Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

I really like it... I found it was like sitting in your favorite chair and reading letters from your family while you live away... there was one point I felt didn't ring true, but I let it go because the rest made me realize that strength looks different on many people in many ways... but that is just me.

[Brooke]

I recently finished Thirteen Reasons Why. That is a pretty dark book, but I enjoyed it. I am currently working on My Sister's Keeper.

[Ann from S.C.]

I am reading THE YEAR OF THE FLOOD by Margret Atwood.

[Leanna]

Ooh, now I really want to read The Pillars of the Earth...might have to look for it over Christmas break. Or summer break. Since it's so long, I might have to take it on the car ride from Illinois to Louisiana in June. That, and a week in a small country house in the middle of nowhere should give me ample time to read it. :D

Still working on Salem's Lot and loving it.

[Arun]

Am glad i got someone to re read the book :)...


Leanna wrote: "Ooh, now I really want to read The Pillars of the Earth...might have to look for it over Christmas break. Or summer break. Since it's so long, I might have to take it on the car ride fr..."

[Susanna]

Finished The Heretic's Daughter. I liked the flow of her writing but the story itself did not interest me as much and I felt the book only got to the starting point halfway. (That's what you get for reading the back cover...)

Next I'll be starting Fingersmith by Sarah Waters.

[Linda]

Just finished listening to A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole. The narrator was amazing and I found the book especially enjoyable.

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Linda wrote: "Just finished listening to A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole. The narrator was amazing and I found the book especially enjoyable. "

was it good

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Susanna wrote: "Finished The Heretic's Daughter. I liked the flow of her writing but the story itself did not interest me as much and I felt the book only got to the starting point halfway. (That's what you get fo..."

I started The Heretics Daughter a few months ago, and I ended up setting it aside for later because it didn't grab me. I am planning to try it again though.

[Petra]

I'm on the tail-end of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (only abut 200 pages left). What an interesting book in so many ways. It does move slowly at times but all the details come back as part of the story later on.

[Susanna]

Christine wrote: "I started The Heretics Daughter a few months ago, and I ended up setting it aside for later because it didn't grab me. I am planning to try it again though."

I know what you mean. I understand that she was giving the backstory to us from the beginning but the story didn't get on until halfway. I'm a completionist, so to speak, so I kept on reading. I'm not saying I'm glad I didn't put it down but I'm not saying I'd rather have read something else, either.

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So Susanna, do I go back to it or not? It's totally your call (haha!). I'm just not sure if it's worth it.

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I should say that I rarely set aside books like that...I can think of 3 that I've done this with. usually if I give it up, it's gone.

[Carol]

I wanted to read The Heretic's Daughter, but now I am rethinking it. There are so many other good books I want to read first.

[Mary]

Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

Loved it! Charming story about love, friendship and courage.

[Carol]

I have read better books about occupied countries during WWII,but this one was unique in writing style. I enjoyed it,but I wanted her to expand the history a little more.

[Mary]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "I have read better books about occupied countries during WWII,but this one was unique in writing style. I enjoyed it,but I wanted her to expand the history a little more. "

Good point Carol. I would like to read more about occupied countries (I really liked Corelli's Mandolin as well as The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society). What other books do you recommend?

[Susanna]

Christine,
No pressure there, huh? ;) Well, a lot of people have said that the story picked up for them halfway so I'd suggest reading and seeing if that happens for you. I wouldn't want it on my conscience if it turned out to be great and I'd have put you off it ;)

Carol,
I'd say go for it and see for yourself what you think.

Have either of you read The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe? I heard it was about the trials and I'm thinking about reading it as well for comparison. The GR rating for PBODD is 3.63, for HD it's 3.74 so that doesn't help.

[Mary]

Just started The Princess Bride. Haven't seen the movie either. Is it anyone's favorite book?

[Jayme]

Mary, The Princess Bride is actually one of those books where the movie is WAY BETTER. It's one of my favourite movies ever, but the book was only amusing.

[Heather L]

Robyn~ Like everyone else who has replied, I too enjoyed The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I devoured it over two nights, then loaned it to a friend who was equally enthralled with it.

My current read is as different from that as can be, Dragon Moon by Rebecca York.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Mary wrote: "Just started The Princess Bride. Haven't seen the movie either. Is it anyone's favorite book?"

I LOVE the movie, and it follows the book very closely. I wouldnt say it was my favorite book, but I did like it.

[Carol]

My daughter's favorite movie. "oh boy,fetch me that pitcher" "as you wish" Dread Pirate Robert and Buttercup, unforgettable character's Oh and Ignacio Montoya famous line"I am Ignacio Montoya prepare to die"

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carol (akittykat) wrote: "I have read better books about occupied countries during WWII,but this one was unique in writing style. I enjoyed it,but I wanted her to expand the history a little more. "

I think I loved it so much because it wasn't as heavy. I tend to read very heavy books, and that one was fun (which is a little weird to say about a war book).

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carol (akittykat) wrote: "I wanted to read The Heretic's Daughter, but now I am rethinking it. There are so many other good books I want to read first."

I hope I didn't put you off of it by what I said. I may have just not been in the right mood.

[Carol]

No Christine, I will read it. It is just not at the top of my list.

[Mary]

Jayme wrote: "Mary, The Princess Bride is actually one of those books where the movie is WAY BETTER. It's one of my favourite movies ever, but the book was only amusing."

Well, I've committed to getting through the book before I allow myself to see the movie but it appears to be a pretty easy read. Thanks!

[Mary]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "My daughter's favorite movie. "oh boy,fetch me that pitcher" "as you wish" Dread Pirate Robert and Buttercup, unforgettable character's Oh and Ignacio Montoya famous line"I am Ignacio Montoya prep..."

ha ha! wonderful.

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Robyn wrote: "The next on my list isThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Has anybody read this one and, if so, did you enjoy it? I have heard good things."

I really enjoyed this. I smiled all the way through. Fell apart a bit at the end (the author died before it was finished) but the rest makes up for it.