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[Linda]

Just finished Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. It has been sitting on my TBR shelf for quite some time and just couldn't bring myself to start it. Not certain exactly why, but I finally gave in and am so glad I did. It took me by surprise just how much I really enjoyed this book. I would give it a 4.2.

[Claire]

I decided to put Dead Until Dark back on the shelf and am starting Strange Fits of Passion by Anita Shreve. I haven't read anything by her yet so I'm looking forward to it.

[Donna]

Finishing up on The Angel's Game and going to start The Elegance of the Hedgehog tonight.

[Brenda]

Bhumi wrote: "I hope you enjoy The Lightning Thief, Kristine. A lot of people seem to be reading it nowadays. I read it earlier and liked it."

The movie of this book is due out on Feb. 12th.

[Brenda]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "I just finished Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Now I am dipping my toe into War and Peace for a while. I will be reading this one in between some others I have on hold at the library."

Did you enjoy "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet?"

[Stef]

Started last weekend with The Angel's Game. Beginning is very promising

[Brenda]

Over the weekend I started to read, "Everyday Justice" by Julie Clawson. It is opening my eyes to how we are treating some people. I am enjoying it.

[Donna]

Stef wrote: "Started last weekend with The Angel's Game. Beginning is very promising"

Love it! Please tell me your thoughts when you are finished!

[Dara]

Chrystal wrote: "Jamaie, Christine, and Diane U.....I really enjoyed Not My Daughter. I thought it was one of Barbara Delinsky's best novels. It is something that could certainly happen to anyone, and the way some ..."

Chrystal, I have read Keeping Faith though it was a couple years ago. It is different than many of her other books in ways, but I enjoyed it. I finished Vanishing Acts last night by Jodi Picoult and really liked it. For me her books get me to think how people act or react in situations that most of us armchair quarterback and judge. But she really touches on the true human nature, some of it we don't want to see. Often her theme centers around mothers and the lengths they will go to to protect their children. Makes ya wonder!!

I ordered Not My Daughter on Barnes & Noble.com this weekend...hope to get it in the next couple of days!

[Dara]

Donna wrote: "Finishing up on The Angel's Game and going to start The Elegance of the Hedgehog tonight."

Donna, let me know what you think of Elegance of the Hedgehog. I started it last week and just couldn't get into it. It was too much like work for me...I might try it again at a later time, but would be interested in hearing what others think. It is very, very involved...or at least seemed to be in the 25 or so pages I read.

[Donna]

LOL I hear that a lot about the book. I probably wouldn't have even picked it up but it is my work book club read. So far not many people can finish it but I will let you know if I can pull thru!

[KarenLee]

I am reading U is for Undertow and enjoying it so far.

[Carol]

Brenda wrote: "carol (akittykat) wrote: "I just finished Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Now I am dipping my toe into War and Peace for a while. I will be reading this one in between some others I have o..."

Yes I liked it a lot.

[Jeane]

Kathy wrote: "Jeane wrote: "I have finished The Eight and it was the second treaure wriiten by Katherine Neville. I still adore even more The fire, but this one came very near."

Jeane, I just bou..."

Yahoo! I hope you like it because the second one was for me even better!

[Venuskitten]

I have just started My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, the February book choice for my local reading group. I have read 30 pages, and I am enjoying it so far.

[Paula]

I'm going to start "Sarah's Key" this evening.

[F1Wild]

Venuskitten wrote: "I have just started My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, the February book choice for my local reading group. I have read 30 pages, and I am enjoying it so far."
That was my favorite of her books. I never saw the movie, though as I figured they probably made too many changes.

[Brenda]

Paula wrote: "I'm going to start "Sarah's Key" this evening."

I really enjoyed this book. I really hope that you find it to be very relaxing reading, but still has a point.

[Mary]

I meant to read A Mercy next but somehow wound up re-reading Fanny: Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones. The writing style is a bit tedious (Jong replicates the style and wording of the early 18th century) but the story is a rollicking good time.

[Paula]

Brenda wrote: "Paula wrote: "I'm going to start "Sarah's Key" this evening."

I really enjoyed this book. I really hope that you find it to be very relaxing reading, but still has a point.

Thanks Brenda, I've heard very good things about it.

[Marti]

Chrystal wrote: "Jamaie, Christine, and Diane U.....I really enjoyed Not My Daughter. I thought it was one of Barbara Delinsky's best novels. It is something that could certainly happen to anyone, and the way some ..."

Chrystal, Jamaie, Christine and Diane --- LOVED Not My Daughter!!!! Barbara Delinsky's last three books have been outstanding. To me she has really highlighted the mother-daughter relationship with all its highs and lows

Chrystal, I have enjoyed all of the Jodi Picoult books but truly loved Her Sister's Keeper, 19 Minutes and Handle With Care and a couple others whose names escape me right now..... Jodi Picoult came make you think you have an opinion and when she is done wringing every emotion out of you and all the characters, you realize not everything in life is as it seems.

[Rosemary]

I am reading The Little Giant of Aberdeen County [image error] I'm almost done with it. I'm interested to see how the author wraps everything up. I want to read Shakespeare & Company but I still can't find it. I hope I didn't leave it in Starbucks.

[Leah]

Beth wrote: "Just finished Shades of Grey: The Road to High Saffron by Jasper Fforde. It was AMAZINGLY creative and original...loved it, loved it, loved it!!!

Now, I'm reading The Swan Th..."</i>


I haven't gotten my hands on Shades of Grey yet but Jasper Fforde is my favorite author so I cannot wait to read it!!

I just got [book:2nd Chance today from someone I work with .. not very far in it but hoping I'll like it as much as 1st to Die by James Patterson.

[Krystal]

I am currently reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, the sequal to The Hunger Games. So far so good. I fill the Author is rushing thru details to get to the point, but still ok.

[Carol]

I just picked up The Known World,. from the library and started it.

[Stephanie]

Started reading Breathing for a Living by Laura Rothenberg last night and I'm already more than halfway through. It's a non-fictional account of a young girl who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was 3 days old. The books chronicles her experience from age 19 on in the form of her journal entries and various other communications with friends and family. Somewhat clinical in parts, but extremely readable and a heartbreaking account of what it's like to live with a chronic illness.

[Felina]

I'm currently reading The Old Man and the Sea, Under the Dome & A Game of Thrones.

[Tani]

I just got Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason in the mail today, and it looks like my to-read list is going to become even more insane than it already was.

[Maria]

i finished Sepulchre by Kate Mosse last night. very enjoyable read.

i was hoping to pick up the newer one from Jennifer Weiner at the library tonight, but they didn't have it. i need to hunt it down and read it before my book group on friday!

[Jayme]

Felina wrote: "I'm currently reading The Old Man and the Sea, Under the Dome & A Game of Thrones."

That is such an awesome combo!

[Beth]

Finished reading The Swan Thieves, gave it 3 stars. I really enjoyed the intriguing ideas woven into the story, but overall the details were redundant which made it too drawn out for my taste.

Now I'm reading Alice I Have Been.

[Sherrie]

Rosemary wrote: "I am reading The Little Giant of Aberdeen County [image error]I'm almost done with it. I'm interested to see how the author wraps everything up. I want t..."

Rosemary,
I tried to read The Little Giant of Aberdeen County, made it to around page 200 and it just didn't hold my interest. I went ahead and returned it to the library. Maybe you can tell me what happens in the end :)

[Sue]

I am reading Speak Softly, She Can Hear I am about half way through and it's pretty good.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hey guys and gals, it's been a littl while since ive updated what Im reading (been so busy lately, but love checking in to see what YOU all have been reading!)

I recently finished "Totally Killer" and love love loved it. It's a 90's retro noir kinda novel about a girl who signs up for the job of her dreams through Quid Pro Quo, a super secret, super posh employment agency that promises to land you the job of your dreams...Though, should you decide to keep it, there is a price to be paid. I strongly recommend this one!

I am now reading "The Colorman".. I am only 54 pages into it, but it is just not doing anything for me at this point. I dont care for the characters and dont feel as though I am a part of the story at all.... Here's to hoping it gets better....

[Jeane]

Maria wrote: "i finished Sepulchre by Kate Mosse last night. very enjoyable read.

i was hoping to pick up the newer one from Jennifer Weiner at the library tonight, but they didn't have it. i need..."

Enjoy! It is a great story!!

[Jeane]

Sorry Maria, thought you just started reading it. :-)

[Christy]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "I just picked up The Known World,. from the library and started it. "

The Known World is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it!

[Carol]

Christy wrote: "carol (akittykat) wrote: "I just picked up The Known World,. from the library and started it. "

The Known World is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it!"



Nope did not. Have read much better books than that . Roots and Somebody Knows My Name was so much better. I could not connect with any of the characters nor could I care about them. The book jumped around a little to much for me. But I am glad you liked it. Share with me what you liked, maybe I will change my mind.

[Christy]

carol (akittykat) wrote: "Christy wrote: "carol (akittykat) wrote: "I just picked up The Known World,. from the library and started it. "

The Known World is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it!"



Nope did not. Have..."

well I read it years ago, so I don't have specific details to share, but I remember really liking the non-linear story telling. It kept my attention. I also found it heartbreaking and I cared about the characters. Well that's not even accuarate. I LOATHED some characters and really cared about others and some I was just intrigued by them and the choices they made. I loved that it was a complex story with no easy answers.

[Carol]

That much is true . It is complex with no real resolution. I am not saying I like pat finishes, I just would rate it a 2 star for me. I like your thinking about a non-linear story telling. I need to have a little more cohesiveness in my stories. I guess I am dense.

[Julie]

just started A Dirty Jobby christopher moore, for my in-person book club, i would never have picked this up on my own, its different but im enjoying it.

[Patricia]

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..."

Mary, thanks! I just finished Ten Cents a Dance this morning, I really enjoyed it!

I'm starting Peace Like A River tonight. Has anyone read this?

[Marti]

I am reading Fired Up right now. Enjoying - fast read... can feel the hot attraction coming on!

[Lauren]

Just finished Evensong by M.L. St. Sure! Starting Dexter In The Dark by Jeff Lindsay!!

[JG (Introverted Reader)]

I just finished Soulless, which I LOVED. A little paranormal, a little romance, a little sex, a lot of chemistry, and a lot of fun in Victorian London!

For a change of pace, I'm switching to World Without End, the follow-up to Pillars of the Earth.

[Claire]

I'm still reading Strange Fits of Passion by Anita Shreve and really liking it so far.

[Donna]

I am currently reading Cracking India: A Novel which is interesting but I am finding it a bit of a slow read and Odd Thomas which is not the usual type of book I read but I am really enjoying it.

[Ann from S.C.]

I just started I, ALEX CROSS by James Patterson.

[Alisha Marie]

I finished The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and I loved it! I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Now, I'm going to start reading The Crimson Rooms by Katharine McMahon, which is a First Reads book I won.

[Catamorandi]

I am now reading Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.