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Carrie wrote: "Jennifer, how was HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY? I'm dying to read it."

Me too! The reviews seem so mixed...I think I'll avoid them until I read it myself.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Started Working IX to V Orgy Planners, Funeral Clowns, and Other Prized Professions of the Ancient World yesterday. A fun, fast read.

[Petra]

I'm listening to The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 on my commutes and it's a zany, wacky story with some great characters. I'm really enjoying it. I should finish it by tomorrow's commute, I think.
I'm also almost finished with The Seven Daughters of Eve The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry. It's fascinating what scientists can find out about our past through our genes. The World is really well-designed on every level. The author's writing is a bit repetitive but interesting, none the less.
For something lighter, I started The Manticore by Robertson Davies. It's the second book in the Deptford Trilogy. I'm not far into it yet but am enjoying the story told through David, who was a child/teenager in the first book. I quite like Davies' writing style. I once asked for one of his books in a Used Book store and the lady said "oh, him...he's such a nuisance". LOL! She explained and said that many people bring his books to her but not many buy them and she keeps finding "him" all over her store. Too bad because the stories are sweet and the writing style is easy-going, relaxing and entertaining.

[Carrie]

This started off slow, but has gained speed! I'm enjoying it.

[Bridgit]

Just started Labyrinth and am loving it so far.

[Jayme]

Finished The Hound of the Baskervilles, sooooo good. Now I need to read some more Sherlock Holmes before the movie comes out. Anyone have any favourite Sherlock Stories?

Now I'm reading some major fluff with The Gathering Storm. I expect it to be mediocre, but I want to know how the whole thing ends...

[Carol]

I´m reading the first Shopaholic book now.

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I'm reading Buy Jupiter by Isaac Asimov. They are short stories by him. I can't believe one of my favorite genre's is sci-fi and this is my first book by him, but I really like his style so I think the next book I get at the library will have to be one of his.

To people who have read him, any suggestions?

[Petra]

Ashley wrote: "I'm reading Buy Jupiter by Isaac Asimov. They are short stories by him. I can't believe one of my favorite genre's is sci-fi and this is my first book by him, but I really like his style so I think..."


I recommend
The Foundation Trilogy.

[Leanna]

I finished Salem's Lot by Stephen King late last night. I adored it; Mark was amazing and I've read all of the Dark Tower books, so it was strange seeing Father Callahan again. He's so tragic.

I started Eragon by Christopher Paolini. I'm barely ten pages in, but it's going good so far.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I am reading Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella. And am still enjoying catching up on The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Asimov? The already-mentioned Foundation books, and I'm also a big fan of The Gods Themselves.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I also recommend the Foundation series, and the Robot series. The Foundation series starts with the Trilogy, but there are about 5 - 7 books in all (can't remember for sure, just know he wrote the last one the year that he died).

[El]

Leanna wrote: "I finished Salem's Lot by Stephen King late last night. I adored it; Mark was amazing and I've read all of the Dark Tower books, so it was strange seeing Father Callahan again. He's so..."

Leanna, have you read many other King books? One of my favorite aspects about the Dark Tower books are all of the cross-overs and references to his older books. Father Callahan was definitely great to see again.

[El]

Lyn wrote: "I also recommend the Foundation series, and the Robot series. The Foundation series starts with the Trilogy, but there are about 5 - 7 books in all (can't remember for sure, just know he wrote the..."

I've tried a few times to read these but keep failing after just the first couple of pages. Guess I should keep plugging away at it, huh?

[Lori, Super Mod]

I bought and read The Diaries of Adam and Eve entirely in the car while going to and from errands and lunch. It was a wonderful, quick read.

Still working myself through Pynchon's "Inherent Vice".

[Jenna]

Maria wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. It's just ok for me. I thought it would be alot better. I should finish it up today though. "

i hope your opinion of this one ..."

Maria...
I liked the book, but I didn't love it. I agree, I thought the nurse was a very great and brave character, however I thought the rest of the story was slightly boring.

[El]

Lori wrote: "Still working myself through Pynchon's "Inherent Vice"."

Really? Do you like Pynchon? I've only read one and can't bring myself to read anything else.

[Writerlibrarian]

JG wrote: "I really like the Falco books I've read, Writerlibrarian. I keep meaning to continue on with the series and I keep getting distracted by other things."

I get easily distracted too. So many books, same amount of hours in a day. Darn. *g*

[Jason]

Writerlibrarian wrote: "JG wrote: "I really like the Falco books I've read, Writerlibrarian. I keep meaning to continue on with the series and I keep getting distracted by other things."

I get easily distracted too. So ..."
I find it helps to set aside one day in the week when you have a free hour or two to read. Newspapers and magazines when you are upto it the rest of the week and then on a day of work perhaps, or a Sunday afternoon an hour or two reading a book. Jason

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

El wrote: "Lyn wrote: "I also recommend the Foundation series, and the Robot series. The Foundation series starts with the Trilogy, but there are about 5 - 7 books in all (can't remember for sure, just know ..."

I really liked them. Although I would not classify Asimov as an easy read, but my whole family read them together, and we enjoyed reading them and discussing them. Especially how the political overtones are still relevant.

[Carol]

I am reading the Charlemagne Pursuit-Steve Berry. It is a fast read. A little history ,a little intrigue and a lot of action.

[Vicki]

I am reading Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

[Marti]

I am back to reading some historical romance!! I really appreciate some lighter reading during this season! The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife

[Sherrie]

I am working on Unfinished Desires A Novel - and ARC that I won on another site. I am really enjoying her writing style (never read her before) and the way she unfurls the storyline so that you're not quite sure what is going to happen next. This will be out the end of December.

[Ann from S.C.]

I am finding HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY kind of boring. But I am plowing through it.

[Amanda]

About halfway through Water for Elephants after watching everyone raving about it for ages! Am really enjoying so far! :)

[Maureen]

Lori wrote: "I bought and read The Diaries of Adam and Eve entirely in the car while going to and from errands and lunch. It was a wonderful, quick read.

Still working myself through Pynchon's..."

I *loved* The Diaries of Adam and Eve! I read that back in high school - smiling at the memory. :)

[Heather L]

Marti wrote: "I am back to reading some historical romance!! I really appreciate some lighter reading during this season! The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife"

I don't seem to read historical romance as much as I used to, but that sounds really good. Enjoy!

[Linda]

Maria wrote: "Linda wrote: "Just finished The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde and give it a 4. Entertaining and informative. Really a different kind of read for those who like books that are mysteries about books..."

Most definitely will take your advice as soon as I get through with the other four books I am reading right now.

[Sherry Beth]

I have promised myself to finish the Bible this year, I usually read nearly 100 books a year, and had omitted this one so far. I am about 10 days behind schedule and I have sworn to put off reading anything else until I am caught up. Except I am reading Harry Potter to my daughters. I really miss reading.

[Michelle♥]

I FINALLY finished Frankenstein. Oh my...that was not my cup of tea at all! And totally not what I expected it to be, after all the hype that the movies have made it to be.

Now I am reading The Stand by Stephen King and I am only about 200 pages into it. This is awesome and I hate that I have waited so long to read it! Another one that I am kicking myself over!

It's a beast, but I don't want it to end so I'm happy that it's so long. :)

[Mary]

I finished A Christmas Carol and am now reading The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets which I am loving.

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Ann from S.C. wrote: "I am finding HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY kind of boring. But I am plowing through it."

Oh no! This is the second book in a row (in the last few minutes) that I've seen called boring...my impulsive book buys may have been bad choices.

[Jason]

Christine wrote: "Ann from S.C. wrote: "I am finding HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY kind of boring. But I am plowing through it."

Oh no! This is the second book in a row (in the last few minutes) that I've seen called bor..."
HI Christine we all have different idea's about what is good and what isn't. I like books on many different topics and I know that to a lot of people they would be dull and boring. I have the self confidence though to read what I want to read not what I think that I should read.

[Lianne]

I am currently more than halfway through Daniel Silva's A Death In Vienna. It's pretty good so far (though I don't think as good as the previous book, The Confessor); definitely need a read like this as I tackle my final two papers of the season xD

[Beth]

I'm just starting to read Last Night in Twisted River A Novel by John Irving

[Lori, Super Mod]

El wrote: "Lori wrote: "Still working myself through Pynchon's "Inherent Vice"."

Really? Do you like Pynchon? I've only read one and can't bring myself to read anything else. "

Its a little off putting in a way... I feel like I should coughing every time I crack the book open from all the pot smoke I imagine the characters are breathing out at me. It's a bit slow and ponderous, but not at all horrible, if you can buy that!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Maureen wrote: "Lori wrote: "I bought and read The Diaries of Adam and Eve entirely in the car while going to and from errands and lunch. It was a wonderful, quick read.

Still working myself throug..."

Maureen, alot of people are saying that... fond vivis memories of the book. I really enjoyed it.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Michelle♥ wrote: "I FINALLY finished Frankenstein. Oh my...that was not my cup of tea at all! And totally not what I expected it to be, after all the hype that the movies have made it to be.

Now I am reading [boo..."

Michelle, when I read Frankenstein last year, I wasnt very impressed either. I found myself pushing through it just to be done. Though I have a greater appreciation for the monster now.

[Liz]

Michelle♥ wrote: "I FINALLY finished Frankenstein. Oh my...that was not my cup of tea at all! And totally not what I expected it to be, after all the hype that the movies have made it to be.

Now I am reading [boo..."

I agree with you. There are no likeable characters in that book--they're all so self-centered!

[Rachel]

Liz wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I FINALLY finished Frankenstein. Oh my...that was not my cup of tea at all! And totally not what I expected it to be, after all the hype that the movies have made it to be.

Now I..."

I had trouble differentiating the narrative voices in Frankenstein and just thought it was really slow. Read it back in April and was so happy when I moved on to American Gods by Neil Gaiman

[Julie]

i am reading thanks for the memories by cecelia ahern

[Bridgit]

Rachel wrote: "Liz wrote: "Michelle♥ wrote: "I FINALLY finished Frankenstein. Oh my...that was not my cup of tea at all! And totally not what I expected it to be, after all the hype that the movies have made it t..."

I didnt dislike Frankenstein, but I certainly didn't love it. I was however, very surprised with the tale. I hadnt really expected the story that actually happened.

I can say that i understand why it has become a classic considering the time period and the slate of other contemporary published works.

[Jayme]

I am so disappointed with all the Frankenstein haters! It's one of my favourite books out there. And the characters are supposed to be selfish and unlikable. I love what it says about the nature of people, it's bang on. Plus it's one of the founding books of science fiction, what's not to love! When I am queen of the world I will see to it that no one can dislike this book.

[Paula]

I'll be finishing up "The Monster of Florence" Douglas Preston today (thank goodness)! Then I will start "Royal's Bride" Kat Martin and that will finish up a challenge for the year for me.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Finished The Mummy Case, by Elizabeth Peters, yesterday. Fun historical mystery.

[Bridgit]

Susanna wrote: "Finished The Mummy Case, by Elizabeth Peters, yesterday. Fun historical mystery."

Susanna, that is my all-time favorite series! Have you read all of the earlier books? They can be read out of order if you need to, but i would recommend trying to read them in sequence if possible. So fun! Really got me interested in all things ancient Egypt.

[KarenLee]

finished The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley a couple of days ago. It was a 4 star read about a pandemic. I highly recommend it.

I have just started Smilla's Sense of Snow and am really enjoying it. Thanks to the group for so many good reviews! I have not read Peter Høeg before, and might not have without those recommendations!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I've read the first three now, and have the fourth (Lion in the Valley, I think) waiting.