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[Shannon SA]

Am some 70 pages into "How the West was Won" by Louis L'Amour. Had to print a map of the USA showing the States and the Rivers - most educational!

[Paula]

Shannon wrote: "Just finished The Relic and I'm about 150 pgs into Reliquary so far. Both are re-reads for me!

I love this series Shannon. I'm up to "Brimstone" now.

[Sydney]

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

[Mary]

Raven Stole the Moon by Garth Stein. I'm a little over halfway through it and not sure where it's going--there's a possible supernatural twist brewing--but I am enjoying it so far.

[Natalie]

"the West was Won" may be something I'd like since I'm reading a lot of history now.

[Petra]

I'm reading Beatrice and Virgil: A Novel. It finally came in at the Library. Very good, so far (and I'm about 3/4 through). Slow, subtle story with understanding building slowly. Although there really isn't much action happening, the story has a tension to it that makes it hard to put down.

I'm still reading Great Expectations, too. Pip is turning into a real ingrate. Let's hope it just his youth and that he smartens up soon.

[GracieKat]

It's been so long since I've been here! i'm currently trying to slog my way through Rage Of Spirits by Noel Hynd. It might as well be called Yawn of Spirits. It's so far one of the most boring books I've read. I also just finished Ghost Boat by Neal R. Burger George E. Simpson and it was great! Very interesting and creepy.

[Shannon]

Paula wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Just finished The Relic and I'm about 150 pgs into Reliquary so far. Both are re-reads for me!

I love this series Shannon. I'm up to "Brimstone" now."


I know, me too! Brimstone was great. Dance of Death and Book of the Dead even better! The Wheel of Darkness was a bit disappointing but still good. But I think they rebounded with Cemetery Dance.

I've read all of them once already. And Preston's The Codex, which was amazing! Def recommend it! I havn't read Riptide, Ice Limit or Thunderhead yet, but they are on my list.

[Madeline]

I just started Water: Tales of Elemental Spirits, the first story was very good. Here's hoping they're all great.

I think I need to get around to reading L'Amour. I have his autobiography on my tbr.

[Lou]

Leila wrote: "I'm reading The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and really loving it :D"

Yeah I love it it's great atmospheric mystery stays with you quite while after

[Jenna]

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..."

This is such a wonderful book. It only gets better!

[Natalie]

I've given up on "Henry Adams and the Making of America" by Garry Wills. I ordered the book after reading "Hanry Adams Education of Henry Adams" so as to get more background on the events Adams spoke of. I found the first half of Wills book everything I wanted. Then, when he began to write of Adams "History of United States", I am lost. did you know that Jefferson and Aaron Burr were tied in the presidential election? Did you know Napoleon was considering sending French Navy to take back his Louuisiana Territory? (I presume that was before he sold it to US) On and on - references with no details. I figured I'd have to read a history of the U.S. to understand Wills book. I skipped 250 pages and read the epilogue.

[FromAna]

The Age of Innocence

[Linda]

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 balance of the read. It is "pretty bizarre" though.

[Jacko]

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"

I love Christopher Moore. His stuff is so fun to read. My husband and I downloaded Bite Me for a recent road trip. We were laughing all the way across the great state of Indiana!

[KHoopMan]

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 immediately. I'm on vacation this week, and have been so looking forward to fiendishly reading. There are so many books on my shelf crying to be read.

[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.