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[Madeline]

Going to start Blood Song tonight or tomorrow. Just finished How Did You Get This Number which I loved! I've had good luck with the giveaways so far. Blood Song is another one, hopefully it will live up, I'm starting to have expectations!

[F1Wild]

Ashley wrote: "I have too many books going at once, but the one I'm most devoted to finishing is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath."
I've been wanting to read this and have clicked many times for it to be made available in a Kindle edition.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Petra wrote: "Lori wrote: "Petra wrote: "I'm currently reading The Preservationist (very good, so far) and Come, Thou Tortoise (punny, great play on words and touching, so far)."

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He doesn't have too many left. Fallen was my favorite, then Preservationist, then The Book of Samson, and finally Monster, 1959.

Monster, 1959, is the only one that is not a biblical retelling. It features a monster very much like a King Kong/Godzilla type of thing. Written as a campy 50's movie. Really enjoyed it!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Cortney wrote: "I just started reading A Wrinkle in Timefor the second time. The first time was probably when I was about 10-13 and I think a lot of the subject matter went over my head because I can..."

TO be honest, Cortney, I read Wrinkle when I was much younger, like you. When I noticed it was on the Lost Lit List last year or the year before, I reread it in the hopes of being enlightened and finding a connection the show Lost.

I thought it was "meh", Partly becuase it just didn't hold up - and partly because it was YA and tend to struggle with YA at this age. Not saying anything bad about the genre, I just personally find that I am left wanting more....

[Lori, Super Mod]

Daniel wrote: "Courtney, I agree with you. I re-read Lord of the Flies recently. I enjoyed it as a kid, really liked it as an adult. Same thing for The Grapes of Wrath. (BTW, what a great title.) Esther, perhaps..."

Daniel, I reread Lord of the Flies, The Old Man and the Sea, and Of Mice and Men (again, because of the show Lost, and their connections to it). I remember enjoying all those books when I was younger, but I really appreciated them more as an adult.

I don't think, at the age I read them in school, I was old enough or wise enough to read between the lines and apply the processes much father than the page.

Those books are timeless. Unlike Wrinkle..... (sigh)

[Devin]

I finished Kafka on the Shore and it was a little strange. Luckily I was prepared for the weirdness so it didn't come as a surprise but still, a little strange...

Now I'm reading Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane and also listening to the audiobook of Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox. I really loved Lucky Man: A Memoir and this one is already just as good. What a fantastic writer.

[Esther]

Sherrie Y wrote: "....and am still working on Reading Lolita in Tehran for bookclub next week. Any encouraging words for me on this one? It's going so slowly. "

I'm not sure whether this is encouraging but the leader of the bookclub I used to attend (who had a Masters in Eng.Lit.) informed us that we wouldn't be reading 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' because we couldn't possibly appreciate the book if we hadn't read all the books mentioned!

[Esther]

Daniel wrote: "...Esther, perhaps a Wrinkle in Time feels pretentious now, because it is more geared toward a teen, and the technical notions seem outdated today. We're a bit more savy. Perhaps jaded?"

I think jaded is the problem and it's a shame. That preteen-reverence can be so inspiring.

[Rosabelle]

I just finished reading "The Boy Next Door" by Meg Cabot and I'm currently reading "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson

[Sherrie]

Esther wrote: "Sherrie Y wrote: "....and am still working on Reading Lolita in Tehran for bookclub next week. Any encouraging words for me on this one? It's going so slowly. "

I'm not sure whether this is encour..."

Esther - I have to agree with her. Now that I've finished, I feel like I missed a lot just by not knowing what she was talking about half of the time! But, I'm done, phew!!

[Sherrie]

Just finished Push on audio. An amazing performance by Bahnie Turpin for a very difficult story to digest.

I'm also over halfway through Wuthering Heights which I've been trying to get through for months. After that, I'll be starting These Is My Words for book club.

My next audio is either Horns or South of Broad.

[Lori Ann]

Eliza- I just saw your comment to me about The Bell Jar. I loved the book. I had heard that it was semi-autobiographical of Sylvia's early 20's. The struggles she has as a woman in the early sixties reminded me alot of the characters of Betty in Mad Men and April Wheeler in Revolutionary Road.

[Esther]

A while ago I finished The Day of Forever . A collection of speculative fiction. Some were good others were just meh. (I gave a short review of each story if anyone is interested.)

Then I read Boy Overboard. This is a children's story about refugees from Afghanistan. Excellent.

Now I am reading Persepolis which is really good.

[Carol]

I finished Breakable You now I am reading The Sea , which came highly recommended.

[Sarah]

I finished Roses and am now reading The Good Earth for my book club. I didn't know how I would like The Good Earth, but I am loving it so far! The Good Earth

[Cindy]

Joel wrote: "Cindy wrote: "So excited to pick up The Passage tomorrow! Have been waiting not so patiently for a LONG time...anyone else planning on reading it?"

I'm about 200 pages into it righ..."
I completely understand Joel...I am still waiting(maybe an act of futility) for The Wiseman's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss. I guess it just gives us more time to catch up on our TBR lists right??? Glad to hear you're enjoying The Passage... I'm starting tonight!

[Kimberly]

Cindy wrote: "Joel wrote: "Cindy wrote: "So excited to pick up The Passage tomorrow! Have been waiting not so patiently for a LONG time...anyone else planning on reading it?"

I'm about 200 pages..."

I'm also waiting for the next Rothfuss book. Rumors are it will be out sometime late this year, but I'm not holding my breath.

[Cindy]

Just read on the Rothfuss blog that the new release date is March 2011, but I'm with you & not holding my breath either. I am just glad that I was able to discover & enjoyThe Name of the Wind...Have you read any of the First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie? Almost done w/ #2...LOVE it!

[Janet]

I'm over 60 and I've never read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, so I started it yesterday. The first chapter was a little flowery/gothic for me, but now that I'm a ways into it, I like it.

[Kimberly]

Cindy wrote: "Just read on the Rothfuss blog that the new release date is March 2011, but I'm with you & not holding my breath either. I am just glad that I was able to discover & enjoyThe Name of the Win..."</i>

I haven't heard of that trilogy, but it sounds really good. I added [book:The Blade Itself to my TBR. Thanks for the recommendation! :-)

[Nada]

I'm readingThe Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella so far it's okay, and The Help, It's so AMAZING a very enjoyable read.

[Lori, Super Mod]

In case you were not aware, Brunonia Barry has joined the group and is participating in The Map of True Places thread taking questions about the book.

Even if you havent read it, hop over and get to know her.

http://bit.ly/aItuQ9. Don't miss out.

[Maria]

i started The Weight of Silence today. i'm really enjoying it, it's much different than i expected it to be. it's moving along pretty quickly, and i actually like how the story jumps from perspective of the different characters for each chapter. i'm hoping to finish it up tonight or tomorrow night. i grabbed a slew of books from the library a week or so ago, so i'm trying to move through them quickly.

[Petra]

Lori wrote: "He doesn't have too many left. Fallen was my favorite, then Preservationist, then The Book of Samson, and finally Monster, 1959.
Monster, 1959, is the only one that is not a biblical retelling. It features a monster very much like a King Kong/Godzilla type of thing. Written as a campy 50's movie. Really enjoyed it! ..."


Thanks, Lori. Too bad he's only got a couple of other books. He writes well.

[Petra]

Sarah wrote: "I finished Roses and am now reading The Good Earth for my book club. I didn't know how I would like The Good Earth, but I am loving it so far! The Good Earth"


Sarah, I read The Good Earth last year and really enjoyed it, too. I plan on reading other Pearl Buck books as well.

[F1Wild]

Devin wrote: "...and also listening to the audiobook of Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox. I really loved Lucky Man: A Memoir and this one is already just as good. What a fantastic writer."
Does MJF read his own books on audio? I read them (also love, love, love his writing) and would have loved to hear his voice telling the stories.

[F1Wild]

Sarah wrote: "I finished Roses and am now reading The Good Earth for my book club. I didn't know how I would like The Good Earth, but I am loving it so far! The Good Earth"
One of my favorite authors/books! She was quite a prolific author!

[Matthew]

Rosabelle wrote: "I just finished reading "The Boy Next Door" by Meg Cabot and I'm currently reading "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson"

I really enjoyed The Gargoyle and the story in general. I found it quite interesting. Hope you enjoy it.

[Matthew]

I just finished A Spectacle of Corruption: A Novel by David Liss. It was the sequel to his A Conspiracy of Paper which was good, but 'Spectacle' in my opinion was much better. The hero, Benjamin Weaver, returns as the main character who is now found convicted of a murder he did not commit. After escaping prison Weaver must find his way through a maze of politics in the 1700's in London. I look forward to reading more from David Liss.

Going to start Crazy Heart by Thomas Cobb tonight. I recently saw the movie and enjoyed it, so I'm sure the book will be even better.

[Carol]

I was a little bored with the movie,but I enjoyed Jeff Bridges. I might try the book.

[Jenna]

I am reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Really enjoying it.

[Bhumi]

Jenna, The Hunger Games is fantastic. Enjoy!

[Alexa]

I am about to start Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoneix.

[Cortney]

Sarah wrote: "I finished Roses and am now reading The Good Earth for my book club. I didn't know how I would like The Good Earth, but I am loving it so far! The Good Earth"

I read the Good Earth in high school and I was SOOOOO pleasantly surprised. I had never even heard of it before then and now I try to get everyone under the sun whose into books to read it.

[Foxy Grandma]

I am reading An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon. I normally have no problem powering through her books and I love them. But for some reason I am having a harder time getting into this one. I may set it down again and finish Bard: The Odyssey of the Irish by Morgan Llywelyn

[Kimberly]

Beth wrote: "I am reading An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon. I normally have no problem powering through her books and I love them. But for some reason I am having a harder ti..."

Have you read Finn Mac Cool by Morgan Llywelyn or any of her other books yet? I borrowed Finn from a friend who said it's really good but I haven't gotten to it yet.

[Matthew]

Jenna wrote: "I am reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Really enjoying it."

I agree that Jeff Bridges definately made the movie. As a country music fan I enjoyed the soundtrack and all the music in the movie as well.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Oh Jo... Is this your first time reading it? I read it when it first came out, and have probably reread it 10 times in the years that followed. I love it!

[Devin]

F1Wild wrote: "Does MJF read his own books on audio? I read them (also love, love, love his writing) and would have loved to hear his voice telling the stories.
"

Yes, it's his voice. And since it's autobiographical it's almost like listening to an interview. He is such an inspiring person!

I read Lance Armstrong's
It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life awhile ago, but I didn't think his written voice was nearly as compelling as MJF.

[Lori, Super Mod]

I havent read Ash Wednesday....yet.

[Donna]

Finally I started Honolulu by Alan Brennert. It was my bookclub's May book.

[FromAna]

paradise lost

[Lori, Super Mod]

I just posted my review on Call It What You Want. I gave it 4 stars. It's a collection of short stories that all detail the sadness, pain, suffering, and confusion that is life.

I am about to start Agaat - this one is the big buzz book from publisher Tin House. I'm excited to start it.

[Donna]

Lori wrote: "I havent read Ash Wednesday....yet."

Just got it from GR swap! Will start it one day...

[Jacqueline]

Lori wrote: "Jacqueline wrote: "During the semester I only managed to read one book with my huge course load, which was Of Human Bondage.

Now that I'm officially on summer break I've picked up [bo..."

Sorry this is so late: I really enjoyed it, I thought all of the pitfalls and imperfections in the protagonist were extremely realistic and relatable (except I can't imagine being so obsessed with someone so horrible but I know more than a few people who could). I really just don't know how I feel about the ending. It kind of seemed rather out of the blue to me and I guess I'm trying to decide if the author's intent was to express another pitfall in his character or to send some sort of message that this was when he finally "got it right". If the former rather than the latter, I liked the book a lot more ;)

[Rhea]

Hi Lilian (and Lori). I've only read one Harry Potter, but did enjoy it. I've just given up on Julian Barne's Nothing to Be Frightened of, which was rambling way too much for my taste. But am very deep into Bonnie Burnard's Suddenly. I tried to read it in the fall but the sad topic was too much for me. It's still a difficult read but she writes so beautifully I'm completely caught up in it.

[Marti]

I am reading some lovely brain candy A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior.

[Maria]

i finished The Weight of Silence by heather gudenkauf this evening. i really liked the story, and i loved the way it was told.

i picked up The Calligrapher's Daughter and though i'm only a small handful of pages in to it, it's interesting so far.

[Lisa]

I just finished The Wisdom of Crowds and loved it. It was a great mix of statistics, economics, and sociology. There were some amazing study results mentioned. Takes me back to my econ and econometric geek days.

Next is either Helen of Troy or A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.

[Sasha]

Long Way Gone is staggering, especially if you like things that are depressing.

I'm suspicious of Helen of Troy 'cause we know absolutely nothing about her, so it's all gonna be speculation, right?

Wisdom of Crowds looks interesting. I like the questions they pose in the description. But were you convinced? I've been thinking about whether the majority makes good decisions ever since 2004, when a surprising number of people wanted GW Bush to be our president again. Plato was an oligarchist.