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[Flora]

Jenna wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I just started reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant and I'm loving it so far. I don't know why but I assumed it would be difficult for me to get into it, but I drew me ..."

I loved that book. It was definitely one of those books thats hard to put down. Its been one that I have re-read more than once.

[Flora]

I'm almost finished with A Bend in the River I am so ready for this to be done and over with. If I had much farther to go I don't know that I would finish it.

[Sydney]

Jackie wrote: "Sydvicious wrote: "Okay so since Lost in a Good Book byJasper Fforde is not holding my attention right now ... I have started Fool by Christopher Moore"
..."

Christopher Moore never fails me!! Whenever I am in a book slump he is always a sure thing!! :) I really enjoyed "Bite Me"!!

[Flora]

I love Christopher Moore too, altho I wasn't too impressed by Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal my favorite by him is The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove

[Edith]

I finally started Heart-Shaped Box. Creepy but I'm loving it!

[Flora]

Edith wrote: "I finally started Heart-Shaped Box. Creepy but I'm loving it!"

Thats one I have been meaning to read but haven't gotten around to it yet. I've heard alot of mixed reviews on this one.

[Sydney]

Flora wrote: "I love Christopher Moore too, altho I wasn't too impressed by Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal my favorite by him is [book:The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove|..."

I have purchased Lamb but have not started it yet... I have heard mixed reviews on it.

[Felina]

Edith wrote: "I finally started Heart-Shaped Box. Creepy but I'm loving it!"

Loved this one. I should do a re-read.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Finished the painful "Pain Killers", and have now moved on to The Secret Lives of People in Love.

[Maria]

Alisha wrote: "I just started reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant and I'm loving it so far. I don't know why but I assumed it would be difficult for me to get into it, but I drew me in from the fir..."

is this the biblical times story? if so, i read this about 6 years ago, and i loved it. it was an amazing story, and told in such a fantastic way. i also learned some things, which always makes me happy when reading.

[Maria]

Eliza wrote: "I just started The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society...about a year after everyone else has read it! My mom read it last week and practically demanded that I read it imm..."

i was late to this party too, eliza! it was worth it though, i finished it saturday morning for my library book club. enjoy your week of reading!

[Maria]

i've been book bouncing lately, but i'm getting things read! i finished Savor the Moment from Nora Roberts in 2 days. i like these nice easy reads, and this is a pretty decent series of books.

i'm about 3/4 of the way through The Debutante Divorcee by Plum Sykes, which is also easy reading. i'm hoping to finish that up tonight, because i'm being loaned the newest Sookie book tomorrow!! i'm so excited i can't stand it!

once i finish the Sookie book, i'll get back to Pillars of the Earth. i'm enjoying it, it's just so large and dense, it's taking me longer than i like to spend on a book.

[Petra]

I finished Beatrice and Virgil: A Novel last night and will start One Hundred Years of Solitude tonight.

[Paula]

Shannon, I loved "Thunderhead". Very good I thought. I also liked "Tyrannosaur Canyon" a lot too.

I went to a booksigning for Douglas Preston and his new book "Impact". I haven't read it yet but he was a very personable guy. Took time to speak to whoever wanted to speak to him afterwards and answered everyone's questions. I enjoyed that a lot also.

[Brenda]

I am reading Along Comes A Spider by James Patterson. I am enjoying it!

[Paula]

Brenda wrote: "I am reading Along Comes A Spider by James Patterson. I am enjoying it!

That was a real page turner for me Brenda. Glad you're liking it!

[Lianne]

I am currently reading Tom Harper's The Book of Secrets but I've also been re-reading Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South---it's been a while since I've read it =)

[Lisa]

Shannon and Paula I read Tyrannosaur Canyon and own it. I enjoyed it too.
Right now I've started "Life Sentences" by Laura Lippman. I met her at the Writers in Paradise Conference. She is truly a great teacher, fun and knowledgeable.
If anyone would like to enter to win my novel "Angel in the Shadows, Book One" by Lisa Grace, it's in the giveaways section here on goodreads until June 1st.

[Sasha]

Petra, how'd you like Beatrice and Virgil?

[Bridgit]

Finished Helen of Troy on Monday and really liked it. It sticks very closely to the 'facts' from the Trojan War and nicely incorporates multiple greek myths and legends. I think I always pictured Paris as being a bit of a wimp and an unsympathetic character, but he is definitely portrayed as more of a hero in this. My vision of a shallow love affair was much different than Paris' relationship with Helen. Recommend for all people who enjoy Greek mythology or want a different take on the Iliad.

Also finished Strangers in Death for some nice futuristic mystery brain candy.

Currently am reading The Third Policeman and boy is this a strange pancake.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Oooh Bridgit! I loved The Third Policeman. Very weird, and creepy, but totally sticks with you!

I hope you didnt read any spoilers, or the books introduction before you started it. The entire plot is spoiled in the books introduction!

[Bridgit]

Lori wrote: "Oooh Bridgit! I loved The Third Policeman. Very weird, and creepy, but totally sticks with you!

I hope you didnt read any spoilers, or the books introduction before you started it. The entire plot..."


Nope! I always skip introductions. I have been spoiled too many times by them that I have learned my lesson. I know nothing more than what is written on the back cover. Though I have heard a lot of people rave about it!

[Sasha]

Gah, I hate introduction spoilers. I skip 'em too.

I remember being interested in Helen when you first started in, Bridgit. Glad to hear you dug it.

[Jessika]

I picked up The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing last night. I've been reading The Shining and absolutely loving it, but I needed something to lighten the mood. I'm still not sure whether I'm going to like it or not, though.

I suppose if it passes the 50 page test, I'm in.

[Petra]

Alex wrote: "Petra, how'd you like Beatrice and Virgil?"

Alex, I enjoyed it. The writing is fabulous.
It's a difficult book to recommend because it's a Witness account of the Holocaust that slowly, slowly is divulged. Not everyone's cup of tea. It really moves along slowly....although it's not boring.
I would recommend it for the writing and the story it tells. I enjoyed it, as much as one can enjoy a story told from that time. It's a quick read, with interesting characters and lovely prose-like writing.
I can see why the Reviews are all over the place.

[Sasha]

Interesting. It's not exactly at the top of my list, but I'm interested in how people I actually know (okay, sortof know) feel about it. Martel's worth at least keeping an eye on.

[Paula]

Linda wrote: "Started yesterday and given its rather mediocre reviews in several places have to say I really like it. Am only 100 pages in so hope my enjoyment holds for the ...

It is quite dark Linda but I really liked it! : )

[KHoopMan]

I just started The Reluctant Fundamentalist. I feel like there are certain books that I associate with TNBBC members. Blindess= Lori; I Capture the Castle= Fiona; The Reluctant Fundamentalist= Alex. I can't figure out if you are book enthusiasts or bookpushers???

[Petra]

Alex wrote: "Interesting. It's not exactly at the top of my list, but I'm interested in how people I actually know (okay, sortof know) feel about it. Martel's worth at least keeping an eye on."

I'd like to say more but this is one of those books where the less the Reader knows going in, the more tension and interest there is in the story. Sort of like the movies The Sixth Sense and A Beautiful Mind. If you know the "punchline" beforehand, you watch the movie differently.

[Sasha]

First one's free, Eliza.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hahaa.. Eliza, pushers for sure!

[Maggie]

I'm reading "The Killing Dance" by Laurell K. Hamilton. Each book is better then the next. This is a great series for vampire lovers or fantasy lovers.

[Maria]

i started Dead in the Family today at lunch, so far so good. i won't get much more read tonight, because it's a hockey night in pittsburgh! let's go pens!!

[Mary]

I am reading Castle by J. Robert Lennon. It's a bit disappointing.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Just finished "The Secret Lives of People in Love" - very melancholy look at love, loss, grief, and what it takes to move on.

About to start Ben Tanzer's Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine.

[Viki]

I am currently readingTalking about Jane Austen in Baghdad: The True Story of an Unlikely Friendship. Wonderful but heartwrenching story.

[Linda]

Linda wrote: "Started yesterday and given its rather mediocre reviews in several places have to say I really like it. Am only 100 pages in so hope my enjoyment holds for the ..."

I read this a while ago; it's one of those books that you either love or hate. Personally I enjoyed it, the writing style was intense, so were the characters. I was pulled in emotionally also.

[Ann from S.C.]

Just read 3 books by Holly Chamberlain. BABYLAND, BACK IN THE GAME, AND ONE WEEK IN DECEMBER. I gave them all 3 stars. Now am reading James Pattersons new one THE 9TH...something, can't remember what.

[Melissa]

I am reading Peter Pan: Peter and Wendy and Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J. M. Barrie. It's such a fun read. I'm really liking so far.

[Ruby]

Clea by Lawrence Durrell, just finished Break of Day by Colette

[Donna]

I've been reading mostly mysteries lately and I have particularly enjoyed Bruno, Chief of Police and The Case of the Missing Servant.

Just started The Girl Who Played with Fire and it is every bit as good as the first in the series.

[Lori Ann]

Oooo Melissa I'm reading Peter Pan right now also!

[Sasha]

I'm reading Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades. Been looking for a while for a good history of the Crusades; at about a third of the way through, I think I've chosen right.

Huh - the original Peter Pan, eh? That's neat. I'm ashamed to say it never even occurred to me to read that. Cool idea.

[Felina]

Alex wrote: "I'm reading Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades. Been looking for a while for a good history of the Crusades; at about a third of the way through, I think I've chosen ri..."

Oooo I've been looking for a good book on the crusades as well. Glad you mentioned it.

[Sasha]

Glad I could help! And glad someone cares at all about what I'm reading - people usually fall asleep when I mention history. :P

[Linda]

Linda wrote: "Linda wrote: "Started yesterday and given its rather mediocre reviews in several places have to say I really like it. Am only 100 pages in so hope my enjoyment ..."

Linda (feeling like I am talking to myself, which ummm happens on occasion, but it is always a worthwhile conversation) I am so drawn into this book and still can't figure out why. It's like the carrot on a string and I keep reaching for it and it keeps pulling me farther on without being able to grab at it.

[Bridgit]

Finished The Third Policeman last night. There were some interesting ideas in there. I think this is the sort of book that one would appreciate more if you read it when it actually was written as opposed to 80 or so years later. It really was one of the first of its kind, but has now become more cliched becuase of later copies of it. Still enjoyed it though. And am definitely going to start incorporating 'sticky pancakes' into my daily lexicon.

Also finished Memories of My Melancholy Whores which was disturbing but also really sweet in a creepy kind of way. This was a great intro for me to GGM and I am excited to start on 100 Years next week.

Currently reading The Birth of Venus about Florence Italy during the Renaissance.

[Christy]

I'm a little stressed with the end of school and all so my reading has gone a little schitzo. I can't make myself commit to any one book. I've started
The Little Friendand The Shadow of the Wind. Then I started to re-read From Dead to Worse and planned to re-read Dead and Gone in preparation for Dead in the Family but now haven't been able to resist picking up Dead in the family so I'm reading that too. I'm a mess.

[Kadie]

Lori wrote: "I am currently knee deep in the Dexter Series... I finished Darkly Dreaming Dexter last nite (a day and a half), and I am already half way through the Dearly Devoted Dexter.

I have Dexter in the..."

I read them and enjoyed them, The 3rd book wasn't as great as the other ones but I like the show so seeing the difference between the series and the books is fun. Overall they were pretty quick reads but enjoyable..

Currently I'm re-reading Harry Potter and I'm on the Goblet of Fire.

[Flora]

I've been wanting to re-read the Harry Potter books, my daughter currently has the fist one tho and she's not wanting to share :{

Right now I'm reading Beastly and I'm also tackling the Canterbury Tales