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[Paula]

Brittany and Brielle, there are a couple of parts in "Almost Moon" that really turned my stomach but I decided to give it a bit longer to see if it improved. If you read on you do understand at the end of the book why Helen did the things she did. I thought it was sad and did like the book (if you can say that about that type of book)but it's not for everyone. : )

[Heather L]

Fran wrote: "Just finish The Handmaid and The Carpenter, by Elizabeth Berg, I think maybe my first by her, probably my last"

Fran, I have not read this one as it did not sound like one I would like, but have enjoyed many others by Elizabeth Berg, including Dream When You're Feeling Blue, What We Keep, and The Art of Mending. I have a few others in the TBR pile, including her most recent, Home Safe A Novel. If "Handmaid" isn't your thing, do try another.

[Esther]

Tammie wrote: "i am done with 2 of my books and now i am reading by anne rice vittorio the vampire "

I read that a while ago. It was one of my first vampire books and there was so much blood I felt physically sick. I also found some of her descriptions a bit tedious. Is that classic Anne Rice or is she usually better than this?

[Fiona (Titch)]

Brittany wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Just finished [image error]. Wow, what a book. Had me stuck to it over the past 48hrs. This is a great 2nd book for this series. Shows you how Tally and the gang..."

Reading and next week, so will give you my verdict hon x

[Lindz]

I am reading reading "David Copperfield" and loving it!

[Mary]

I've almost finished This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper. It's really good--funny and sad at the same time--but the narrator is constantly thinking about sex, which, I suspect, is just the way men are. It's a little off-putting--this guy is sitting shiva for his father, his wife has left him, his family is a mess and he can'r go 10 minutes without thinking about getting laid.

[Kate]

I finished the last couple of essays in Ex Libris Confessions of a Common Reader this morning and enjoyed it as much as I'd hoped. A light, fun read.
Then I flew through the short The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and afterwards, I ordered myself to take The Shadow of the Wind off my shelf and start reading (I've had a library addiction for months that has prevented me from reading books I own) and the last few hours have disappeared without much thought. I love lazy weekends.....

[Carol]

I am reading East, West- Salman Rushdie. This guy is hilarious. The book is a selection of short stories. One of the stories is titled Yourick. I laughed so hard, it is a take off of Hamlet. You all should read it. (every time I think of it ,I start chuckling)

[Eric]

Just finished Under the Dome A Novel by Stephen King. It was quite good. Probably in my top 3 King novels. Now starting This Boy's Life A Memoir by Tobias Wolff.

[Debby]

I just started reading Grace by Richard Paul Evans. I've never read anything by him before. Sounds good.

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carol (akittykat) wrote: "I am reading East, West- Salmun Rushdie. This guy is hilarious. The book is a selection of short stories. One of the stories is titled Yourick. I laughed so hard, it is a take off of Hamlet. You al..."

I want to read some of Salmun Rushdie's work so badly, although I haven't tried any yet.

[Carol]

This is my first one. He is talented.

[Lisa]

I just finished Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. It was a group read for a GR fantasy group. I loved it and gave it 5 stars. I am going to have to find more of his books to read.

[Jason]

Christine wrote: "carol (akittykat) wrote: "I am reading East, West- Salmun Rushdie. This guy is hilarious. The book is a selection of short stories. One of the stories is titled Yourick. I laughed so hard, it is a ..."

Hi Christine a favourite Rushdie novel that I recommend is Fury its very good

[Marti]

I am still reading The Botticelli Secret by Marina Fiorato. I have been incredibly busy this week, but am determined to finish it soon. It is too good to languish on the couch!!! I must find out how it ends and what happens to the main characters!

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Esther wrote: "Tammie wrote: "i am done with 2 of my books and now i am reading by anne rice vittorio the vampire "

I read that a while ago. It was one of my first vampire books and there was so much blood I fel..."

her books are awesome to read.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Im about 90 pages into Last Night in Twisted River and really liking it!

[Beth]

I read the first chapter of Last Night in Twisted River, Lori, and it does seem like it's going to be good.

[Claire]

Lindz wrote: "I am reading reading "David Copperfield" and loving it!"

I'm glad to hear you like it, Lindz - this has been on my to read shelf for several years and I have yet to pick it up.....maybe I'll move it up in the queue!!

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Jason wrote: "Christine wrote: "carol (akittykat) wrote: "I am reading East, West- Salmun Rushdie. This guy is hilarious. The book is a selection of short stories. One of the stories is titled Yourick. I laughed..."

Thank you, I wrote this one on my list.

[Bridgit]

Just finished Wolf Hall and now I feel like I need a break for a day or two from reading. I am so drained!

It was really excellent and I totally understand why it won the Man Booker prize this year. The perspective that Hillary Mantel told the story of Thomas Cromwell in was innovative and offered an insight into one of the most influential, least understood characters in 16th century England.

Up until this point, I had only read about Cromwell as being an extremely manipulative, extremely negative persona in the Tudor reign. Wolf Hall gave a sympathetic, alternative look at what drove Cromwell to act as he did and how he became the puppetmaster behind Henry VIII and his marriage to Anne Boleyn.

I highly recommend this, but warn you that it is a deep undertaking in order to absorb it properly.

That said, I am planning on starting The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo now to see what all the fuss is about...but maybe I wont get to it until tomorrow.

[Delan]

I ordered a copy of The Autobiography of Santa Claus from Borders Market Place it should be here in a few days. I hope its as good as I have heard.

[Renee]

I am currently reading Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard. So far it sounds like it's going to be a good book.

[Liz]

I finally finished Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and am going to work on Eclipse and The Blackwater Lightship.

[Lindz]

Claire wrote: "Lindz wrote: "I am reading reading "David Copperfield" and loving it!"

I'm glad to hear you like it, Lindz - this has been on my to read shelf for several years and I have yet to pick it up........"

It is a really good book. It is very dense so not a quick read :). But I love Dicken's turn of frase. David is a vehicle for going around some amazing characters

[Linda]

Jamie wrote: "Brielle wrote: "I'm currently reading The Almost Moon - Alice Sebold.

It's....eh. I don't know, I'm not five chapters in yet but I'd like to return it to the library and check out s..."

I felt exactly the same. I thought I was perhaps expecting to much as I loved loved Lovely Bones. It just seemed flat to me.

[Julie]

I just started The Weight of Silence, i'm also reading King's Different Seasons, i just finished Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, the begining was dry but i absolutly loved the ending, I plan on waiting a week or so before i continue with Apt Pupil.

[Linda]

Bridgit wrote: "Just finished Wolf Hall and now I feel like I need a break for a day or two from reading. I am so drained!

It was really excellent and I totally understand why it won the Man Boo..."

Hilary Mantel's writing style was mesmerizing, but required your full attention. I found it better to read at home and not en route to work.

[Blaine]

Am still working on A Conspiracy of Papers by David Liss. I find the book enjoyable, but it is much slower reading than some of the books I literally flew through in the past week. Also there is a lot of old English verbage that I find myself triping over at times, but the story is still fascinating to me.

[Linda]

Christine wrote: "I'm still trying to read The Book Thief. The story has grabbed me and so have the characters, but the writing style is driving me to extreme levels of insanity. I know everyone loves this book (p..."

I am not sure where you are in your attempt to read this book. I did find the beginning frustrating and somewhat confusing. Then everything seemed to fall in place, for me at least, and I ended up loving the book. It also stayed with me for a while after I finished.

[Linda]

Just finished A Friend of the Family by Lauren Grodstein. It was a very engaging light read. My first experience with this author and I look forward to more.

[Linda]

Julie wrote: "I just started The Weight of Silence, i'm also reading King's Different Seasons, i just finished Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, the begining was dry but i a..."

I picked up Weight of Silence because of the jacket cover. Heather Gundenkauf really pulled me in emotionally. I had not read anything by her before, so I was pleasantly surprised.

[Linda]

Jessica wrote: "Jaime wrote: I got that book out and I threw up in my mouth a little bit and took it back.

Haha! I felt the same way. Especially that one line...Ewww.

I finished [book:Death by Zamboni|17..."

Would love to hear what you think about the Calvino book. It has been on my TBR shelf for quite some time and keeps getting nudged out of the way by other books.

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Renee wrote: "I am currently reading Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard. So far it sounds like it's going to be a good book."

I liked that one!

[Juniper]

Hello!

I am finally reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows! :)

[Julie]

Linda wrote: "Julie wrote: "I just started The Weight of Silence, i'm also reading King's Different Seasons, i just finished Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, the begining w..."

i agree, i was very suprized by this book, i had to read it for my book club and would not say that i was excited, but it is just pulling me in, i have to take a break now but cannot wait to continue.

[Andrez]

jane eyre

[Carol]

Leonor wrote: "jane eyre"

How far along are you and are you enjoying it?

[Andrez]

I'm in the part after they declare dthemselves.I'm actually loving it, I wasnt expecting it i really like her writing style

[Carol]

Well then you will be writing a review to share with us?

[Andrez]

my reviews are awful, I just write something special or disapponting

[Carol]

How better to learn. A review just relates your thoughts about the book. They are how the book made you feel or think.

[Fran]

The Zookeeper's Wife, far more enjoyable then I'd expected.

[Lisa]

Finished The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. I read lots of great things about it here and gave it a try. I really enjoyed it. It was a great mix of the World Fair and a serial killer.

[Andrez]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "How better to learn. A review just relates your thoughts about the book. They are how the book made you feel or think. "

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[Blaine]

Jennifer wrote: "
Hello!

I am finally reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows! :)"

I just got around to reading it last week. Very good book, fast moving part 1, but it dragged in my opinion in part 2. But no matter, it still is a very quick and good read.

[Marti]

I am finally reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows! :)"

I just got around to reading it last ..."

I read it a couple of months ago. To me it was like sitting curled up in a chair with your favorite aunt's letters and cup of tea. I thought the end didn't quite fit as well as I would have wanted...but all in all enjoyable.

[[deleted user]]

I just finished Lorina Stephens' (GR author) Shadow Song, which is a truly excellent novel. Now I'm putting aside Graham Greene's The End of the Affair to start tomorrow.

[Liz]

Leonor wrote: "I'm in the part after they declare dthemselves.I'm actually loving it, I wasnt expecting it i really like her writing style"
Jane Eyre is on my to re-read list. I've read it once but rushed through a bit. I really liked so I want to pick it up again at some point.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Beth wrote: "I read the first chapter of Last Night in Twisted River, Lori, and it does seem like it's going to be good."

Im a little over the 100 page mark (im reading slowly, lots of distractions, including work!).. and really really liking it!