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Dec 25, 2009 01:03PM

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I'm reading Marnie by Winston Graham (a christmas present). I'm very familiar with the Hitchcock film, and it has always been a favourite of mine. So far I'm enjoying it - it has a sparse, to-the-point style which is definitely more cutting than any embellished fiction would be.
Clare, When Will There... is a great book. I hoep you liek it as much as I did :-)
Clare, When Will There... is a great book. I hoep you liek it as much as I did :-)


I want to read this but should I read the previous two books first?

Ugh.

And since I can't sleep, I'm picking up the next book I brought home with me for Christmas vacation, The Bone People. I visited New Zealand a couple of years ago, and my trip included a visit to the author's home town, so this book has been on my to read list ever since. Looking forward to it.
Patricia wrote: "Claire wrote: "When Will There Be Good News? A Novel - Kate Atkinson"
I want to read this but should I read the previous two books first?
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I'll jump in here for a sec...yes, I think it's probably a good idea to read the other two first. Case Histories was great though, so that's good.
I want to read this but should I read the previous two books first?
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I'll jump in here for a sec...yes, I think it's probably a good idea to read the other two first. Case Histories was great though, so that's good.




I think that is the longest book title I have ever seen. Why write the book the title says it all. hahhahahaahaha

I want to read this but should I read the previous two books first?
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I, also, think you need to read the books in order, as it is an evolving story. I loved these books.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the books of Lord of The Rings!!!


LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the books of Lord of The Rings!!!"
Yeah, I'm really liking them so far. :)

I want to read this but should I read the previous two books..."
Thanks! It might be awhile, I'm reading Pillars of the Earth in between several other books. I usually don't read anything in a series but three books is ok, if I can get through Pillars I can read three books!!
Just finished The Puppet Master by Joanne Owen which was great, interesting with really cute characters.
I will now pick up The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz which might be a little odd to read as it is the first in a series and I already unknowingly read the second in the series. Did enjoy the second though, very funny, so this should be good too.
I will now pick up The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz which might be a little odd to read as it is the first in a series and I already unknowingly read the second in the series. Did enjoy the second though, very funny, so this should be good too.

Just finished Open by Andre Agassi. I loved it! Very well written (by his ghost writer). I laughed out loud at his dad.

Just finished Atwood's Alias Grace, which from a plot point of view is not quite satisfying (but the story on which the book is based doesn't come to a satisfactory conclusion either). As always, Atwood's prose is magnificent. Still contemplating the review.
The Reader has finally come to the top of TBR, so I am reading that. Will check out the threads when I am farther along, as I don't want to spoil anything.
Am finishing up Love And War in the Apennines, a memoir of an escaped British POW (WWII) at not-quite-liberty in the Italian mountains. Very nice.
The Reader has finally come to the top of TBR, so I am reading that. Will check out the threads when I am farther along, as I don't want to spoil anything.
Am finishing up Love And War in the Apennines, a memoir of an escaped British POW (WWII) at not-quite-liberty in the Italian mountains. Very nice.
Blaine wrote: "... Then read Andrea Camilleri's The Shape of Water. Finished that one in only a day...."
I love Camilleri! You obviously liked it... I've got this one coming up (when?) on TBR. I read them in Italian... how is the translation? I've never tried in English.
I love Camilleri! You obviously liked it... I've got this one coming up (when?) on TBR. I read them in Italian... how is the translation? I've never tried in English.

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham, which is the book that was the basis for the movie Christmas with the Kranks, or whatever it was called. I like it so far--it's pretty funny, but right now it's dragging.
Poe's Children, which is an anthology of horror/sci fi short stories from the past decade compiled by Peter Straub. It's fascinating, although I'll admit, not all of the stories have been "my cup of tea." His goal in putting the anthology together was to prove that the horror genre is more than scary monsters, blood, gore, and cheesy covers, but rather is a legitimate literary genre. Thus far, he's done an excellent job at proving his point.

Did you like the Camilleri?
I've read all the Montalbano that are available right now (either in English or French). I'm hoping we get the next one soon.


I had started Portnoy's Complaint but put it down and will return it to the library unfinished. Yawn!!!!
Instead, I picked up Bad Monkeys and am finding it really interesting. I can't decide whether the story being told is (fictionally) happening or whether it's Jane Charlotte's phychotic thoughts. Either way, it's interesting. This is my first Matt Ruff book.
In the background, I'm still plugging away at Ulysses.


Donna wrote: "Thanks to 1 snow storm and 1 blizzard I was able to do a good bit of reading in December. I read White Sky, Black Ice, Dekok and the Dead Harlequin, [book:The Queen's Se..."
Beats shoveling snow ;-)
Beats shoveling snow ;-)


That one sounds pretty good. May have to try. Thx!

Diane D.-You say "finally" finished Suite Francais. Was it hard to plow through? I gave it as a gift a year or so ago but haven't read it myself.
Sherrie- from your list of "nexts" I did read Glass Castle and highly recommend it."
Sherrie wrote: "Hi everyone,
Just finished Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. I am now reading Book of The Dead by Patricia Cornwell.
Next will be one of these:
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Angels Fall by Nora..."
Mandy wrote: "I read The Book Thief a while back and enjoyed it, great concept.
I'm currently reading Mr Maybe by Jane Green. I've been reading a few heavy books lately and it was time for some chick lit. I..."

I dont know what im going to read next

It sure does Hayes. We had 20+ inches to break all records for December snow in the Washington, DC area.


City of Bones is pretty good, but it drags at points. I can't wait to pick up Howe's novel, though, so that might be why I feel like I'm just drudging through City of Bones right now...

Hello!
I have just begun Edward Rutherfurd's New York."
What do you think about the novel so far?


I didn't like City of Bones, but the next books are better, especially the third one.

I loved those books. I hope you are enjoying them.
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