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I am 8 pages into the bookThe Tender Bar : A Memoir by J.R. Moehringer. This book was left at my local coffee shop. Has anyone read it? It has won some awards so that is why I thought I would give it a try.
Who is Moe ? and why is he being Ringed ? I feel the world deserves to know !!
Brenda, I read The Tender Bar: A Memoir a couple of years ago and I liked it very much. It takes place in my hometown and I know several of the characters (though not the author or his family) and all of the landmarks, so I am sure that influenced my opinion. That said, I have several friends who read it without my frame of reference and really liked it as well.
Mary wrote: "Brenda, I read The Tender Bar: A Memoir a couple of years ago and I liked it very much. It takes place in my hometown and I know several of the characters (though not the author or hi..."That sounds really good. I'm adding it to my TBR.
I'm currently reading Dune & audiobooking Cleopatra's Daughter. Both very good so far.
I loved Dune. That's one of those I wish I could read for the first time again.
So far its very good. Like my face exploded good.
Finished After Elizabeth: The Rise of James of Scotland and the Struggle for the Throne of England, by Leandra De Lisle, last night. Interesting read.
El wrote: "I loved Dune. That's one of those I wish I could read for the first time again."El - have you read the whole series? I read the first one a few months ago and really liked it, but didnt feel inspired to continue on. Worth it?
I just finished Olive Kitteridge, and now I am reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Bridgit wrote: "El wrote: "I loved Dune. That's one of those I wish I could read for the first time again."El - have you read the whole series? I read the first one a few months ago and really liked it, but d..."
I've heard the rest of the series are very lack luster. Kinda makes me sad.
I am reading Desires of a Perfect Lady. Lovely romance. I am still finding myself unable to let go of what I finished before this The Girl Who Played with Fire. I have already called the bookstore to have them put a copy of the third book The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest on reserve for me.
I am reading The Elegance of the Hedgehog and then The 19th Wife. Elegance is different than I thought it was going to be, haven't decided whether I like it or not...
Bhumi wrote: "Just finished Living Dead in Dallas and am in search of another good book."Have you tried any of these?
Halfway to the Grave
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Moon Called
The Accidental Vampire
Bitten
Guilty Pleasures
Kitty and the Midnight Hour
The Undead Next Door
Glass Houses
King's Property
Dead Witch Walking
Nightwalker
Howling at the Moon
Succubus in the City
These are a few UF/PNR ones I've read recently
Bridgit wrote: "El wrote: "I loved Dune. That's one of those I wish I could read for the first time again."El - have you read the whole series? I read the first one a few months ago and really liked it, but d..."
Bridgit, the first one is definitely the best. Then they go downhill from there. I still really enjoyed the second and third books, but the fourth and fifth were only ok. I'm about to read the sixth and have done with it.
I just finished THE POSTMISTRESS by Sarah Blake and loved it! Thanks to whoever recommened it. Now am reading some fluff, BABYLAND by Holly Chamberlin.
chucklesthescot wrote: "Bhumi wrote: "Just finished Living Dead in Dallas and am in search of another good book."Have you tried any of these?
Halfway to the Grave
[book:Once Bitten, Twice Sh..."
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll check them out!
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I started Mennonite in a Black Dress, however it didn't catch me. Started Corner of Bitter and Sweet, again it didn't catch me. I was trying not to push anyone to the top of the line...but I did and am reading Secrets of Eden which is really what I wanted to read all along... so much for it waiting its turn!
Monef wrote: "I am now going to read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan before picking up 100 Years of Solitude for the group read."I hope you love Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - I sure did (as I love all of her books. It really got to the heart of what it was like to be a young woman in that particular time & culture.
Katie wrote: "I just started South of Broad. I kinda have cabin fever, as I haven't been anywhere fun since Christmas. So I thought it would be nice to read a book that really ties into a location. I've been to Charleston twice, so I'm familiar with the layout and landmarks. Reading this is kind of like taking a much needed trip, even if it's only in my mind."Bon voyage!! ;-))
Three fourths through "Mayflower" by Nathaniel Philbrick. I've read many books on the Puritans of New England and their relationship with the Indians. This is, I believe, the fairest presentation, told without obvious bias.
Natalie wrote: "Three fourths through "Mayflower" by Nathaniel Philbrick. I've read many books on the Puritans of New England and their relationship with the Indians. This is, I believe, the fairest presentation, ..."Awesome book and the writing, as you say, it quite unbiased...or even slanted to the Native Americans (who, unfortunately for them, did not have immigration policies in place).
F1Wild wrote: "Monef wrote: "I am now going to read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan before picking up 100 Years of Solitude for the group read."I hope you love Lisa See's [book:Snow Flower and the Se..."
That's encouraging. I just picked Snow Flower up today.
I am not finding Dissolution intriguing. It is to similar too The Name Of The Rose. But Name of the Rose is better writing.
Wow I realise I haven't spoken here for months!I have just finished Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter which is an Inspector Morse story. It was good but not great. I loved reading a book set somewhere I have lived but book Morse is nowhere near as appealing as TV Morse.
I also flipped through a rather dated Golda Meir.
My Holocaust Day book was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. It was a novel approach (no pun intended) to telling the story. Well written.
Waltz with Bashir I'm still not sure exactly sure what I think but the graphic novel format seems to be a problem for me.
I think the most enjoyable novel I have read so far this year has to be Steig Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Finally finishing The Count of Monte Cristo, ive been so busy lately that its taking me forever to finish, i have 50 pages left now! In between that i read Hourglass, which was fine, but im really sick of vampires, i just wanted to countine the series. Next i'm reading Heart-Shaped Box, i've only heard great things about this book so i'm excited but, horror usually isnt my thing so i'm scared as well.
Yeah, Mayflower's a cool book. (F1, I made a rare exception to my "I'm bored with local history" rule for that one.) Glad to see it getting some props.
I'm just starting "The Choice" Nicholas Sparks
Has anyone read "Crossing" by Andrew Xia Fukuda? I would like to hear some comments. I liked it a lot but I am not too sure about the ending.
"Caught" by Harlan Coben was good. I have not been too disappointed in any of his books.
I started House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende this morning. Not sure how I made it through so many Spanish literature courses without reading this one. So far I'm really enjoying it.
Natalie wrote: "Three fourths through "Mayflower" by Nathaniel Philbrick. I've read many books on the Puritans of New England and their relationship with the Indians. This is, I believe, the fairest presentation, ..."Good to know. I borrowed this book from my dad long ago but haven't gotten around to reading it yet.
I just finished The Hound of the Baskervilles and really enjoyed it. I will be reading more of Sherlock Holmes. I also will be reading the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo later on this month. I hope that it is as good as everyone says it is. I will be reading A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons next. It's a short read so it shouldn't take me that long to read it.
I just finished reading Secrets of Eden: A Novel by Chris Bohjalian. I enjoyed the book and really wanted to know what happened that night. I haven't written it up yet as I am still thinking about the book. It will have a high star value. It was a hard subject to read about - domestic abuse. "Believe no one. Trust no one. Assume no one really knows anything that matters at all. Because, alas, we don't. All of our stories are suspect." (pp.101 Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian) Isn't that quote a kicker!
Katie wrote: "I started House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende this morning. Not sure how I made it through so many Spanish literature courses without reading this one. So far I'm really enjoying it."Jerry wrote: ""Caught" by Harlan Coben was good. I have not been too disappointed in any of his books."
I haven't liked all her books, ie "Daughter of Fortune" bored me, but am rereading her "Paula", a memoir of her daughter. I enjoyed her "Spirits": the going back and forth with generations and city/country.Natalie
Alex wrote: "Yeah, Mayflower's a cool book. (F1, I made a rare exception to my "I'm bored with local history" rule for that one.) Glad to see it getting some props."
I thought "Mayflower" by Philbrick a fair presentation of King Philip's War and plan to reread some of the earlier books of that war. They tend to be biased but this one will help balance.Natalie
I just started Ted Dekker's The Bride Collector today. So far it seems to be your typical psycho serial killer & detective with issues book. I hope there's a good twist coming!
I'm just over halfway through with Moloka'i by Alan Brennert and am still undecided whether or not I like the book. Neither the writing nor the story is very compelling, but something about it is keeping me going. I am from Hawai'i originally, so maybe I just like reading about home. Still, I prefer Song of the Exile by Kiana Davenport over this book.
I'm reading an advanced review copy of A Journey to Die For by Nadine Trees Nehring. It's the fourth book in her mystery series and so far, it's engaging.The Sex Club
Secrets to Die for
Am almost finished with The Elegance of the Hedgehog for my book club meeting on Thursday and am about half way through Memories of My Melancholy Whores. Really liking both. This is my first GGM and I think will be a great warm up to 100 Years of Solitude for this month's selection.
Julie wrote: "Finally finishing The Count of Monte Cristo, ive been so busy lately that its taking me forever to finish, i have 50 pages left now! In between that i read Hourglass, whi..."Heart Shaped Box is awesome. I think it was my first actual horrer book. I'd read some King before that but not his super scary stuff. I was afraid I wouldn't like it either but it was intense. Now I can't stop reading horror. So in short, do it...you'll love it.
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