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[Marti]

Stephanie wrote: "I just started A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. "

Really good read... Interesting twists and twists

[Heather L]

Edith wrote: "I'm reading Catching Fire. I don't know what it is about this series but I can't seem to say no to these books. Not my usual genre but I'm racing through this one."

Just finished that last night. As with you, not my usual genre, but the series is pretty good.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Bridgit wrote: "Just finished The Name of the Wind which is one of the best fantasy books i have ever read. I can't wait for the second in the trilogy to come out. If you are a fantasy fan, I highly ..."

Bridgit, EL&IC was a group read for us quite a while back. Check out the thread located under the Group Read Dicsussions folder if you like!

[Bhumi]

Lori wrote: "Bhumi, Each to their own, right? I agree that a very many people out there enjoyed this novel and some even consider it a favorite. I just have to scratch my head and wonder what the heck I was rea..."

Trust me, I've done that way too many times while reading book. The characters and the development of the plot became pretty confusing...

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Hi all the book by brian keene was not good at all boring. I am reading james patterson hide and seek

[Bhumi]

Paula wrote: "Bhumi wrote: "Lori wrote: "Bhumi wrote: "Me too, I've also given up on Wuthering Heights. Yet I hope to someday find the patience to read it."

I was one that loved "Wuthering Heights". It's kind o..."

I'm glad you felt that way about WH, Paula. I hope I feel that way too someday...I don't really enjoy not liking books, for that matter.

[Stephanie]

Marti wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I just started A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. "

Really good read... Interesting twists and twists"

Good to know...the sales rep at borders recommended it and I wasn't really sure at first!!

[Efe]

Beth wrote: "I just started reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave"

I would love to hear your thoughts on Little Bee, I read it last year and it completely blew me away. I am really looking forwrad to whatever Chris Cleave does next.

[Efe]

I just finished The Last Olympian, Percy Jackson #5, and although it was enjoyable I am kind of glad to be done with that series. I just started The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, the last in Stieg Larsson's Millenium trilogy. January is all about closure for me:)

[Linda]

Just finished Two Rivers by T. Greenwood this morning. What a great book; thoroughly gripping with that "won't let you go" impact. Gave it a 4.5.

[Petra]

I've got one episode of Ulysses left to read. This book has really surprised me at it's depth and motion and characters. So much is inferred by the writing style that it makes for slow reading. I'm glad we're having the Read-Along. I don't know if I would have gotten through it without the discussions and everyone's input.

Dreamers of the Day: A Novel is also coming along. It's well told but I wish there was more of Agnes' story and less of the politics of setting up the Middle East.

I've started listening to The Hunger Games and am nearing the end of the second disc. I may be the only person not really impressed with this book. It's very slow moving and lots of explanations of very obvious things. I'm hoping the story will start to hurry along soon. The premise is certainly interesting.

[Beth]

Monef, I finished Little Bee yesterday and I loved it. It was very emotional and really got me thinking about what I'd do if I were in the same situation Sarah was in. It also got me thinking about how people seeking political asylum are treated. The book may have been fictional but it was quite eye opening. I'm definitely going to read Incendiary also by Chris Cleave and I hope he writes another book soon. I really cared about the characters and Little Bee is a book that will remain with me.

[Bhumi]

Monef wrote: "I just finished The Last Olympian, Percy Jackson #5, and although it was enjoyable I am kind of glad to be done with that series. I just started [book:The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets..."

Hope you like The Last Olympian! I really enjoyed all the installments in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

[Bridgit]

Lori wrote: "Bridgit wrote: "Just finished The Name of the Wind which is one of the best fantasy books i have ever read. I can't wait for the second in the trilogy to come out. If you are a fantas..."

Yep! I already poured through that discussion yesterday while killing some time at work! I might add some thoughts when i finish.

[Jayme]

Finished The Graveyard Book last night and now I'm going to be reading Eragon and a couple graphic novels to get rid of a couple of quick reads sitting beside my bed.

[[deleted user]]

I'm about a third of the way through George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House. I'm not enjoying it as much as I did Pygmalion.

[BJ Rose]

Just finished a reread of Of Mice and Men, and ready to start Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

[Marti]

I am starting to read The Betrayal of the Blood Lily. A first reads book by Lauren Willig. This is the most recent book in a series about spies around the 100 years war and a modern day historian who is doing the research and falling in love with the ancestor of one of the most famous spies. So far really enjoying the book. Thanks for the first reads.

[Meg]

I'm currently reading Dead as a Doornail by: Charlaine Harris

[Stephanie]

That book sounds really good!!

[Claire]

I FINALLY finished Under the Dome! I would rate this as one of Stephen King's best. I think it will be awhile though before I tackle a book that long. I am reading Shutter Island now (before the movie comes out).

[Linda]

Just finished listening to Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben. This is a man who doesn't disappoint. Gave it a 4. Both narrator and content were great.

[Stephanie]

Just starting Fallen by Lauren Kate.

[Kathy]

Linda wrote: "Just finished listening to Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben. This is a man who doesn't disappoint. Gave it a 4. Both narrator and content were great."

I agree, Linda. Coben is a consistent good read. I met him at a book festival and listened to his talk, and he doesn't disappoint in person either.

[Efe]

Beth wrote: "Monef, I finished Little Bee yesterday and I loved it. It was very emotional and really got me thinking about what I'd do if I were in the same situation Sarah was in. It also got me thinking abo..."

I also ordered Incendiary as soon as I was done with Little Bee, but haven't managed to read it yet. I think I felt the same way you did at the end of Little Bee. Little Bee herself was incredibly humourous in th face of such tragedy, and the whole trajectory of the story was so unexpected and beautifully written. I think Chris Cleave is destined for big things.

[Efe]

Bhumi wrote: "Monef wrote: "I just finished The Last Olympian, Percy Jackson #5, and although it was enjoyable I am kind of glad to be done with that series. I just started [book:The Girl Who Kick..."

The Last Olympian was easily my favourite book inthe Percy Jackson series. I must admit that the other books always left me with a sense of disappointment, I expected them to be much better written than they were. The Last Olympian however, was a great way to end the series.

[Jeane]

Started The Eight and hope it will be at least as good as her other The Fire.

[Donna]

Finishing up on Sleep No More then I am going to start Extreas tomorrow. I am too exhausted and doubt I will start it tonight.

[Diane U]

I am reading Nineteen Minutes on my kindle and I am 73% done!

[Patrik]

i am also reading The Eight and find it really good.

[Wendy]

Has anyone read Irish Country Girl? If so, what did you think of the ending?

[Stephanie]

Just starting Mystic River. I saw the movie, but it was quite a while ago so I don't remember anything.

[Mary]

I'm reading 2 books, Holy Anorexia (nonfiction) and a collection of short stories, Bring Me Your Saddest Arizona.

[Mary]

Kat wrote: "I can't wait to really get into it. I have been reading a good bit of WWII settings lately, and I LOVE them!"

Kat, you might like Ten Cents a Dance by Christine Fletcher; it's set in Chicago in 1941, just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and is about a young girl who works as a taxi dancer.

[KarenLee]

I just finished 13 1/2 by Nevada Barr. I thoroughly enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. The story premise is horrific, but it's never happening in your face. It's a psychological thriller, and Anna Pigeon does not appear. I gave it 4 starts.

I'v just started reading Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross. Has anyone else read it? What do you think?

[Maria]

Jeane wrote: "Started The Eight and hope it will be at least as good as her other The Fire."

i really liked The Eight but haven't read the sequel yet. i just wish i knew more about chess though!

[Bhumi]

Monef wrote: "Bhumi wrote: "Monef wrote: "I just finished The Last Olympian, Percy Jackson #5, and although it was enjoyable I am kind of glad to be done with that series. I just started [book:The..."

It was the perfect ending, wasn't it? :)

[Donna]

KarenLee wrote: "I just finished 13 1/2 by Nevada Barr. I thoroughly enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. The story premise is horrific, but it's never happening in your face. It's a psy..."

Hi KarenLee, I read Pope Joan with my in person book group and really enjoyed it. The description of the time period was terrific and many of the characters were very interesting. Even if you don't quite believe the entire story is possible a good bit was based of very real people and events.

[Paula]

KarenLee, I read "Pope Joan" and it made my top 10 for that year. It's a very well written novel but it's based on a real premise. The Catholic Church denies it but it makes one stop and think.

[Kat (A Journey In Reading)]

Mary wrote: "Kat wrote: "I can't wait to really get into it. I have been reading a good bit of WWII settings lately, and I LOVE them!"

Kat, you might like Ten Cents a Dance by Christine Fletch..."

Thanks Mary!!! I added it to my never-ending TBR list!!!

[Mary]

I finished Wuthering Heights and am now going to read East of the Sun.

[Lori, Super Mod]

I am starting The Resurrectionist by O'Connell. It's about a little boy in a coma, and a comic book that he loved called LIMBO. So far, so good!

[Claire]

I just finished reading Les Miserables - It took a while, but very rewarding. I didn't really want it to end.

Now I have to decide what's next, but plenty of choices!!

[Petra]

I'm listening to The Hunger Games and am definitely not feeling the love. I'm hoping it'll get better but I'm thinking it won't. Once I'm finished, I'll check the Read-Along Spoilers thread to see what everyone else thinks.
I've started reading Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and think this one will be good. It starts out very well.
One more Episode of Ulysses left to read. I'll finish it over the weekend. I recommend this book. It's really dense and hard to read but well worth it. There's a lot happening in these pages.

[Edith]

I'm reading Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss. So far, very cute!

[JSou]

I finished Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham, and absolutely loved it! Starting on 2666 by Roberto Bolano.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Great title, Edith.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jessica, so happy to hear that you liked OHB by Maugham. Talk about bleak, depressing, obsessive love, huh!

[Claire]

Jeane wrote: "Finished The Mists of Avalonand still reading The Color Purple and a book in Spanish.
Just started The Eight"

How did you like The Mists of Avalon, Jeane? Thats on my TBR shelf.

[Marti]

Edith wrote: "I'm reading Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss. So far, very cute!"

I thought it was a fun fast read. I ended up looking for the whole set, because I enjoyed them.