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[Sasha]

Ha...yep, I had a friend say, "Why are you reading that? You know there's a game, right?"

I think she was kidding.

[Jessica]

I was in the mood for some nonfiction so I am currently reading That's Not in My American History Book by Thomas Ayres.

[Donna]

Just started Shutter Island

[KarenLee]

I'm reading Black Hills by Nora Roberts and enjoying it. I'm also in the middle of reading The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, which I am also enjoying.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Started The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry last night. Interesting thus far.

[Matthew]

I just started reading 'A Conspiracy of Paper' by David Liss. Also, I just finished reading 'A Season for the Dead' by David Hewson.

[Lori Ann]

I just finished The Reader it was quick and enjoyable.

I am now starting The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective!

[Sasha]

Holy crap Lori Ann, Suspicions of Mr. Whicher looks AWESOME. Seriously, it looks so awesome that I'm drooling on myself a little.

I owe you a beer for giving me a heads up on this one.

[Gerald]

Just finished "The Things That Keep Us Here". Excellent first novel.

Now starting "The Midnight House" by Alex Berenson.

[Mary]

Took a little break from Sarum: The Novel of England to read The Secret Life Of CeeCee Wilkes. At first I was "Meh" but the story quickly drew me in and I liked it more than I thought I would.

Now back to Sarum: The Novel of England. *sigh*

[Alisha Marie]

I've read Suspicions of Mr. Whicher and I didn't like it much. It seemed to drag on a little too much for me.

[ilona]

Popular Music from Vittula, and it's going way too slow :/ I read real positive comments about this one, so I don't know what to think, possibly it's problem with my concentration those days.

[Sasha]

Oh yeah, Alisha? Okay, maybe I'll just hang on for a few days and see how it's going for Lori Ann. I want it to be good so much, though.

[Flora]

Alex wrote: "Wow, we've got a lot of Dante going on here. That's so cool. When I bring up Dante to my friends they back away like I might bite them.

Norton's pretty trustworthy, Clare; solid choice. I made ..."


It says Carlyle-Okey-Wicksteed translation unabridged. Its a very old book, co says 1959. And yes its too late to look for a different version cuz I'm so close to finishing it. The first two parts were very good but now that I've gotten to Paradiso I am really feeling lost. I don't think I getting any of it. But lol, at this point I just want it over

[Flora]

Alex wrote: "Ha...yep, I had a friend say, "Why are you reading that? You know there's a game, right?"

I think she was kidding."


My son-in-law is really wanting that game. Apparently its really new and is supposed to follow the book but I have my doubts from what I have seen of it.

[Mary]

I finished Await Your Reply: A Novel last night - amazing!! - and am now reading Let the Great World Spin.

[Julie]

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. I started it about a year ago, but didn't get very far. I am off to a slow start, but I think that is because I am currently re-reading the part that I have already read. I am now about 100 pages in and I am were I left off. I think my pace will pick up now!! :)

[Jayme]

Catching Fire. Got it last night from the library, hurray!

[Rene]

Finished The Politician. Great book but very unfortunate for America that politics are so dirty and deceitful.

Starting Winter Garden tomorrow.

[Jamaie]

Still reading , but I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Next up is .

[Sasha]

Flora, I understand the feeling. I didn't push on to Purgatory or Paradise, so you're a stronger person than I already. :)

According to the reviews I read of the game, it's not at all close to the book. Heck, it starts with Dante fighting Death. Here's a review:
http://www.avclub.com/articles/dantes...
Folks don't seem to think it's a good game on its own merits, never mind adherence to the book. And be aware that there are boobs and gratuitous violence. If I had a son-in-law, I wouldn't be eager to buy this for him. (Not that I think video game boobs are the worst thing in the world; I'm more concerned with spending $50 on a crappy game he won't enjoy.)

[Flora]

Alex wrote: "Flora, I understand the feeling. I didn't push on to Purgatory or Paradise, so you're a stronger person than I already. :)

According to the reviews I read of the game, it's not at all close to t..."


YAY!! I finished Dante (not that I understood what the heck was going on in Paradio but we won't go there) That was one of the toughest reads I've attempted and I'm glad I finished.
As to the video game, I had a feeling it didn't come close to the book. I watched my son in law play the demo and wasn't impressed. But he liked the demo. As for buying it for him I won't, he's old enough to buy his own games.

[Sasha]

Congratulations! I get such a feeling of accomplishment after I finish an intimidating read like that.

I didn't love the His Dark Materials trilogy - or make it through the whole thing - but hopefully it'll work better for you. Certainly lots of people love it.

I confused son-in-law with stepson in my head, so I failed to realize that the whole "in-law" part probably means he's old enough that I don't have to warn you about boobs. :)

I don't really play video games myself; too many books to read.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I like video games as well as books - though I tend more towards historical grand strategy ones.

And I finished The Manual of Detection last night - weird but interesting. Reminded me of the Thursday Next books in some ways.

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Just started Robert B. Parker's Split Image

[Claire]

I'm still reading The 19th Wife and am liking it so far. I like the two parallel stories going on (one in the past and one in the present).

[Sasha]

Historical grand strategy? That sounds kinda cool. Like what? The only thing I could think of was Civilization, which is like the coolest game ever made.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I've been playing the Civ games since Civ2 (and it's cost me many an hour of sleep), but the historical grand strategy games I really like are from a Swedish company, Paradox: Europa Universalis 3, Crusader Kings, Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun. (They also make a WW2 game, Hearts of Iron, which I don't have.) They make other games, and have recently bought AGEOD, who make war-oriented games that are a bit more tactical (American Civil War, for example).

[Sasha]

Those look so cool!

Review: "While casual gamers will feel overwhelmed, anyone with a love of history will appreciate Crusader Kings' rigorous attention to detail and epic scope."

I'm really into history, so this is right up my alley. But I'm also a casual gamer, so I worry about the overwhelming thing. Is it wicked complicated?

I may just buy one of those.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

My favorite of Paradox's games just now is EU3. Victoria 2 is due out later this year, and I'm really looking forward to it, though. Victoria is notoriously the most micromanagement-heavy (Vicky2 promises to be less so, which is good.). I had no trouble with EU3, though (probably playing EU2 helped). One thing to know is unless you're buying a game just out, pay no attention to the manual; the information at the forum will be more accurate. They have great, and very useful, forums.

Back OT, I just started Lion in the Valley, by Elizabeth Peters, a historical mystery set in 1895 Egypt.

[Angelica]

I'm now reading A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood.

[Bridgit]

Am finishing up Company of Liars and starting ...DUN...DUN...DUN... The Count of Monte Cristo!

[Katie]

I'm finally reading Dracula by Bram Stoker.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I am a big fan of the Count of Monte Cristo.

[jessi]

Angelica wrote: "I'm now reading A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood."

I hope it's better than the movie.

[Carol]

I am well into the Savage Detectives-Roberto Bolano. Much better that the other bookI read.

[Angelica]

Jessi wrote: "Angelica wrote: "I'm now reading A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood."

I hope it's better than the movie."

I haven't seen the movie yet. So far, the book is excellent - hard to put down.

[JSou]

Bridgit wrote: "Am finishing up Company of Liars and starting ...DUN...DUN...DUN... The Count of Monte Cristo!"

Yay, Bridgit! I can't wait to hear what you think of the Count. Defiantley one of my faves.

[Ann from S.C.]

THE LACUNA is very slow going. Having a hard time with it, which I am surpriced since I usually like Kingsolvers books.

[Maureen]

Reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and The Piano Teacher. Generally enjoying both so far.

[Stephanie]

I'm reading The Red Scarf it is taking me a while to get going on this one...I loved her other books so maybe it's just me.

[Christina]

Ann from S.C. wrote: "THE LACUNA is very slow going. Having a hard time with it, which I am surpriced since I usually like Kingsolvers books."

Hi Ann,
Yeah me too, I could not finish the book until my library time was up. It made me sleepy as well!

[Angelica]

Now reading Push by Sapphire.

[Sasha]

Maureen, I loved "Kavalier and Clay." I thought it was staggeringly great. My wife tells me it's a "boy book," so I'm interested in your thoughts on it.

[El]

I loved Kavalier and Clay too, and I'm not a boy (though I do understand what your wife probably meant).

I do remember picking it up when it first came out and not being able to get into it. But the second time I couldn't put it down. Now I read everything by Chabon.


Currently I'm reading The Portable Chekhov, Between Lives: An Artist and Her World by Dorothea Tanning (one of Max Ernst's many wives), The Historian, and A Literature of Their Own: British Women Novelists from Bronte to Lessing by Elaine Showalter. I almost started another book last night but realized my wee little brain probably couldn't handle the stress of a 5th book. I would like to finish the Chekhov soon - I'm loving it, but am ready to move onto something new. Same with The Historian - except for the loving it part. It's just... eh.

[Lori, Super Mod]

I am starting Jim the Boy: A Novel- it's about a little boy growing up in North Carolina during the depression.

So far, it's ok. Im not very far into it yet.

[Linda]

Just finished the Kommandant's Girl by Pam Jenoff. Gave it a 4. While I admit to having a penchant for WWII/Holocaust novels, I have found some underwhelming. This was not one of those.

[Petra]

I finished The Forbidden Daughter, which was a pleasant book to read but not great. It seemed rather disjointed in emotional responses and actions/reactions. The story flowed well but the characters didn't fit into it quite right.
I also read The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, which totally surprised me. I was expecting a "regular" novel (not knowing what the book was about and never having seen the movie) and found it to be a graphic novel. I found the story interesting but too short to be of any real interest. I did like Fitgerald's flow of words and writing style and will look into other books of his. I'd also like to see the movie now, too, to see how they adapted this short story into a full 2-hr movie.
I just started Set This House in Order: A Romance of Souls, which is promising to be really good. It's from the point of view of someone with a split personality (over 100 souls). His mind is arranged with a scene of a house and some surroundings, in an attempt to keep the souls in order. I'm enjoying the easy style in which it's written.

[Sasha]

I didn't love The Historian either, El. "Eh" is a good way to describe it. (Sorry, legions of Historian fans. It's me, not you.)

Glad to hear a couple of women liked Kavalier and Clay; I can now report back to my wife that it's not a boy book, she's just a flawed person who isn't awesome enough to get it. I always suspected that anyway.

Petra, Benjamin Button wasn't originally a graphic novel; it was adapted to that format recently. It used to be just a reg'lar old short story. But the version you read gets good reviews, so I think you've done well.

[Chrystal]

~♡Katie♡~ wrote: "i just started Masquerade today which has started off good and then am also going to start One Foot in the Grave tonight as well."

I'd be interested in hearing what you think of this book. I have it in my to read pile.