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[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.

[Mary]

My Life With the Saints by James Martin is a page-turner of a book about saints if you can imagine that. I'm reading it for some spiritual inspiration during the Thanksgiving season. Martin went from a life in the corporate world to minstry as a Jesuit priest. His writing is witty, readable and inspired. And you'll learn about the lives of some amazing people.

[Claire]

Christine wrote: "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..."

Oh no, I have The Heretic's Daughter on my TBR. I'll give it a try though.....I thought I had read in GR where some people had read it and liked it??? The subject matters seems very interesting.

[Dan]

Started A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore and The Cobra Event by Richard Preston. Been a while since I've dipped into The Complete Novels of Jane Austen but it's still there in the pile and I'm working on Philosophy in the Boudoir by the Marquis de Sade.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Dan, I loved Dirty Job!!! One of my faves from Moore...

[Marti]

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 liked The Heretic's Daughter. I didn't mind the long beginning as it was such a good frame for whole story. Every time I read a book about this time period, I am again amazed at how my ancestors survived such a difficult time period!

[Kate]

Lori wrote: "Oh Kate, I adore the Odd Thomas series.... The first is the best in my opinion, however, each book is def worth a read!!!"

I really liked the first one! Your comments made me want to read it and I'm glad I got around to it =)

Started
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, have to get these library books out of the way, and I've been listening toEric by Terry Pratchett, in Audiobook form for something light and fun.

[Marti]

Mary wrote: "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...."

Mary, I also was a fan of Guernsey...Potato Peel Pie. I noted you asked about other books that were about occupied countries during WWII. I have read and would recommend Sarah's Key and Skeleton's at the Feast. I have heard about and wish to read The True Story of Hansel and Gretel. Another book I read, but did not find as interesting is the The Zookeeper's Wife. Hope this helps.

[Mary]

Marti wrote: "Mary wrote: "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..."

Thanks Marti! I'm going to look into all of your suggestions.

[Kimberlee]

Reading Wally Lamb's new one Wishing and Hopin'. I have loved everything he has written in the past and am enjoying this one too. If you haven't read The Hour I First Believed by this author, you definitely should!!

[Carol]

The Zookeeper's Wife is good.

[Janice]

Also liked book:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|2728527]. Didn't think I wanted to read another WWII story but liked this one a great deal. Enjoyed the way it was told and liked so many of the characters. Thought it was warmhearted. Heard good things about Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet A Novel.

[Linda]

Tammie wrote: "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"

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Donna]

Just finished up on Shiver and now I am readin The Year of the Fog by Michelle Richmond

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

Marti wrote: "Mary, I also was a fan of Guernsey...Potato Peel Pie. I noted you asked about other books that were about occupied countries during WWII. I have read and would recommend Sarah's Key and Skeleton's at the Feast."

I was going to recommend Skeletons, but you beat me to it! :-) I didn't think about Sarah's Key, but you're absolutely right on with that recommendation.

[Gracee]

If you enjoy Ken Follett (Pillars of the Earth) he's also written WWII books.. one I'm reading right now is:"Hornet Flight" . My boss is also reading another of his (that I lent him) "Jackdaws" about a group of WWII all-female saboteurs that have to sneak past Nazi lines.. it's based on a true story.

[Dija]

Currently reading

[Maria]

i started A Spectacle of Corruption by David Liss the other night. i've really like the other 2 of his that i've read, and this one seems pretty good so far. i'm hoping to get through it before the heavy holiday craziness starts.

[Bhumi]

Rampant sounds like a good book, Lazuline.

[Paula]

Just finished reading "The Lace Reader" Brunonia Berry. I found it to be a very intriguing story. Loved the ending, and had suspected it but wasn't sure. I will look for more by this author.

[Sooz]

while i wait for my name to come up on the library wait list for Atwood's Year of the Flood, i am going to read Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. he is of Nigerian descent - i believe he lives in the States now - but spend a great deal of time in Africa. this novel takes place in Nigeria. i only read the first couple of pages but what i've read has been intriguing. several passages touch on the mythology of the tribal people of that country. a good change from the usual North American fare.

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Kimberlee wrote: "Reading Wally Lamb's new one Wishing and Hopin'. I have loved everything he has written in the past and am enjoying this one too. If you haven't read The Hour I First Believed by this author, you d..."

I just saw this on Amazon! I must get it. He is one of my favorites.

[Jenni]

I'm currently reading Never Bite A Boy On The First Date

[Viki]

JG wrote: "Marti wrote: "Mary, I also was a fan of Guernsey...Potato Peel Pie. I noted you asked about other books that were about occupied countries during WWII. I have read and would recommend Sarah's Key a..."

Also, Those Who Save Us.

[Jeane]

Reading Almost Bluewhich starts to be good and An Irish Eye. Thought it would be borring but it's actually interesting.:-)

[El]

Today I have just started Georges by Alexandre Dumas, one of his lesser known titles. The first chapter was good at least.

Under the Dome A Novel is still mocking me from the sidelines as well. Much harder to carry around the house to read in various rooms while doing various things, so sadly it stays put in the living room. It too, however, is shaping up to be a decent read.

Happy Turkey Day for those who celebrate!

[Carol]

Under The Dome

Really this is turning out to be good? I really liked the Green Mile, so is it in that style of writing or is it a supernatural genre like his others?

[Samantha McNulty]

Currently reading My Sister's Keeper.

I'm really liking this, and I think the format is great also!

[Sooz]

Jenni wrote: "I'm currently reading Never Bite A Boy On The First Date"

great title. although i think there must be some exceptions. ;)

[El]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "Under The Dome

Really this is turning out to be good? I really liked the Green Mile, so is it in that style of writing or is it a supernatural genre like his others?"

I'm not terribly far into the book yet, so someone further along might have a better perspective, but I guess right now I might put it in the same category as The Stand... it's not "supernatural" in the sense of vampires (Salem's Lot), scary clowns (It), or a haunted hotel (The Shinining). More of his more recent books, I feel, are more fantastical than supernatural.

[Marti]

Sam wrote: "Currently reading My Sister's Keeper.

I'm really liking this, and I think the format is great also!"

One of my favorites....

[[deleted user]]

Finished Blood Sucking Fiend by Christopher Moore last night which i enjoyed. Not quite as good as A Dirty Job but still funny and a good read.

Now am finally onto the last in the millenium trilogy - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest which i know i won't be disapointed with i just hope it finishes well.

[Timothy]

Hi,
Paul Rix here, I'm not really into bi-ogs, but this one is a 'must read'!! The book is called 'Starlight' isbn 9780755204915, and is written by Ida Pollock, even I recognised that name! the author of over 120 novels, many of them under various pen names for mills and boon. She was the second wife of Major Pollock, famously married to and divorced from Enid Blyton no less! Ida is now a spritely 101!! and she had chosen the print on demand way of doing things useing Authors on Line for her memoirs, a sign of the times, it is also available in E-book. Read it! It really is an eye opener.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]

[Ralph]

I just started "The Essential Ellison: A 35 Year Retrospective" by Harlan Ellison. It was recommended and given to me by my GF. I am not usally a fan of short stories, so this might be a stretch for me, but so far the stories are interesting.

[Cindydee]

Ralph wrote: "I just started "The Essential Ellison: A 35 Year Retrospective" by Harlan Ellison. It was recommended and given to me by my GF. I am not usally a fan of short stories, so this might be a stretch fo..."

I have seen that many times at the library but never ever looked inside.

I am just finishing The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
After that, I'll be reading Immortality by Milan Kundera

[Jennifer]

Sam wrote: "Currently reading My Sister's Keeper.

I'm really liking this, and I think the format is great also!"

One of my faves this year! I also love the format!!!