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[Patricia]

El wrote: "Patricia, I really liked Summer. It's pretty different than a lot of Wharton's other books which deal primarily with the social structure of Old New York. Summer involves a different atmosphere, ..."

I'm glad to hear you liked it. The only other book of hers I've read is The Age of Innocence. I remember liking it but it was quite a while ago. I got this one for free on my Kindle which is always nice.

[F1Wild]

Lark wrote: "...I just finished The Concubine's Children which was fantastic."

This is on my TBR list - tell me why you thought it was fantastic, please. ;-))

[Kathy]

Alisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid."

This is an amazing book! The best about Charles Manson and the murders! True horror!

[Janny]

Brigit - more Irish recs - look up works by Morgan Llewelyn - she is Irish, and has written some lovely accessible historicals.

[Madeline]

Bridgit - I've read The Princes of Ireland. It's good, and I love Rutherfurd, but I second having a lighter read to go with it, it slows down(interest wise)/speeds up (timeline wise) a little after halfway through and some of the characters aren't given enough time to really draw you in. The historical aspect and his way of passing down an object/physical characteristic is as per his usual, really well done.

[Jenna]

Finally finished The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest. I really ended up liking it after it took sooo long to get into and finally finish it.

Now on to Sarah's Key. Have heard great things about this one.

[Mary]

I'm continuing on my Infinite Jest Avoidance Program (hey--I gave it 3 hours at the vet's on Sunday!) and am reading The Sweet Smell of Decay: Being the First Chronicle of Harry Lytle. Not loving it though.

[Allison]

I just finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, which was FABULOUS. I absolutely loved it. :)

Now I'm starting Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls (she wrote The Glass Castle, which I loved, so hopefully this one is good too!)

[Max]

Mary wrote: "I'm continuing on my Infinite Jest Avoidance Program (hey--I gave it 3 hours at the vet's on Sunday!) and am reading [book:The Sweet Smell of Decay: Being the First Chronicle of Harry L..."

Aw, but Infinite Jest is so good, Mary! How far did you get? It definitely gets better the further into it you get.

[Sasha]

You were at the vet for three hours?! Yeesh. Hope everyone's okay.

[Eden]

I'm reading Halloween: An American Holiday, an American History by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne.

[Jayme]

Jo, I like God of Small Things, but it was a little weird. I'm curious what you thought of it.

Lark, that's an interesting sounding book, with a cool title. How is it?

[Paula]

Now on to Sarah's Key. ...

I loved "Sarah's Key". Very gut wrenching but a good story.

[Paula]

I'm reading "Kisscut" Karin Slaughter It's been very good so far but not for the faint of heart.

[Natalie]

Bridgit wrote: "Finished The Red Tent and a ridiculous romance over the weekend that I wont even name becuase it is too embarassing.

Just started The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane..."

I'd like to know what you think ofr The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane since I am writing a story of the same period (1692) Was the author's writing of the belief in witches in 1692 gripping?

[Michelle♥]

So I finally finished Brave New World (was not a fan) and The Bourne Identity. I really liked TBI up until the last 40 pages. The ending was sour.

Now onto The Bone Collector. I've seen the movie a long time ago, and this book is so descriptive, but NOT in annoying way. About a quarter of the way through it and I really like it.

I need a really good book, one that I can't put down. I know everyone's on that same hunt. But it's like a breath of fresh air after momentarily drowning from all the crap that you normally read. My lungs are about to burst! Someone give me book CPR!!! ;)

[Carol]

Michelle a book I could not put down was Stoner.. It was a satisfying book.

[Jodie]

Just started reading "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah. I've had it for awhile now and since I'm broke and want to read...it's time to start reading books on my shelves. :)

[Ann from S.C.]

Just finished THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE by Carla Buckley and gave it 4 stars. Very good read. Thanks to whoever reccomended it! Now am starting THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN by Kate Morton.

[Abbie K.]

I just finished The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Larsson. I loved the ending.
I have been reading YA Dystopian novels ...part of my teaching focus for sophomores for fall. Larsson was a nice change.
I also HAD to keep current on Hamilton's latest - Bullet. Not her best work, but not bad.
Three Dog Life by Thomas didn't appear to have a satisfactory conclusion. It missed being uplifting or depressing...just sort of hung there.
Tuesdays with Morrie was a delight.
I Was Told There's Be Cake - interesting memoir. There are some very amusing stories about every day situations which we have all gone through at one time or another.

[El]

Carol (Kitty) wrote: "Michelle a book I could not put down was Stoner.. It was a satisfying book."

Ooh, I just read a blurb about Stoner on another site. I hope to find a copy.


I'm currently reading The Man Who Turned Into Himself by David Ambrose. I just started it last night and read a little on the bus to work this morning so I'm not very far into it yet. But it's interesting so far and pretty strange. Right now, though, I need a little distraction from reality so hopefully this fits the bill.

[Joanie]

I'm embarrassed to say I'm reading Married Lovers by Jackie Collins for the Totally Trashy Book Club. This is my first time reading anything by her and man is it bad. It is really trashy though so I guess it fits the bill.

I also just started the audio version of The Sex Lives of Cannibals for another book club. Too early to say much yet.

[Bridgit]

Lori wrote: "Brigit, have you read anything by Flan O'Brien? I really loved The Third Policeman. Trippy and twisted.

Also, I think Monica Wood is Irish and her novel [book:Any Bitte..."

I have read The Third Policeman - and 'trippy' is a good word for it!

Will check out Any Bitter Thing!

[Bridgit]

Natalie wrote: "Bridgit wrote: "Finished The Red Tent and a ridiculous romance over the weekend that I wont even name becuase it is too embarassing.

Just started [book:The Physick Book of Deliveran..."

Will let you know when I finish! Only about a quarter in so far. She has been using a lot of the olde tyme spellings, which have definitely been adding to the flavor. The flashes to the 1690s are only used as interludes though (so far) and I imagine if the whole book were written with the old language it would grow old fast.

[Bridgit]

Madeline wrote: "Bridgit - I've read The Princes of Ireland. It's good, and I love Rutherfurd, but I second having a lighter read to go with it, it slows down(interest wise)/speeds up (timeline wise) a little afte..."

Thanks Madeline and Janny and everyone else who gave some Irish rec's! I'm probably going to head to BN after work today and check some of these out (cause i clearly need more books...)

[Rosabelle]

I finished The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh... it was okay, a light read, a bit funny. I'm now reading Until I Find You by John Irving.. It's around 924 pages long, so it may take a while for me to finish it.. I'm only 50 pages in now..

[Leslie T.]

I just finished The Girl Who Played with Fire. I'm really unhappy with the way it ended, so I think I really will start The Passage this time.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just finished The Killer Angels. (Technically a re-read, but for the first time since I was 13.) A very interesting novel.

[Sasha]

Joanie, I love your book club.

Erika, I haven't read P&P&Z, but I have a few friends who have; they say that he mimics the style pretty well at first but then starts to depart from it a little as it goes. And people seem quite fond of it. My not-so-educated guess is that if you're really committed to liking Austen but are having a tough time with P&P, P&P&Z might be worth a go.

[Carol]

I am reading Well-Schooled in Murder.

[Betsy]

Kathy wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid."

This is an amazing book! The best abou..."

After I read In Cold Blood by Capote, I don't think I ever read another true crime murder story again. Arghh... I can imagine what a Charles Manson book would do to you.

[Mafi]

The Return, Victoria Hislop

[Sasha]

Ah, sample chapters on Kindle. I have like 100 of them. I have a problem.

Let me know how P&P&Z works for you, willya? Again, I've heard legitimately good things about it - AV Club really thought it was cool - and I'm interested to hear if it actually gives you a way in to P&P.

[Maureen]

Terrible! But what's the worst that could happen? I hit a chimney sweep or a guy with a monocle? I was gonna do that anyway."

Apparently, Alex's knowledge of London is based solely on Disney's Mary Poppins ... ;-) (One of my fave movies ever, actually. Good luck, guv'nuh!)

[Kaion]

Alex, that's strange. My bestie said P&P&Z didn't go far enough from the source material. Something about bad integration.

Sorry P&P didn't work out for you Erika, I stalled somewhere in the middle 'cause getting through the whole part after the **SPOILERS** Darcy proposal and the whole Lydia part led to lots of book throwing.

Need to finish The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie for tonight!

[Linda]

Am into the final stretch with Hellhound on his Trail (story of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.). Hampton Sides does a really unbelievable job of presenting this historical event without asking the reader to form any preconceived notions. This is a great read for lovers of history.

Kindling (is this a word now) The Memorist by R.J. Rose. I am loving this book. Lots of historical value and takes place in Vienna so am able to revisit a recent site of vacation I loved. Also love books that go back and forth in time.

[Carol]

I started Well-Schooled in Murder another Inspector Lynley series by Elizabeth George.

[Chrystal]

Ann from S.C. wrote: "Just finished THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE by Carla Buckley and gave it 4 stars. Very good read. Thanks to whoever reccomended it! Now am starting THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN by Kate Morton."

I am also reading The Things That Keep Us Here. I think it's really good.....hard one to put down!

[Maria]

wow, i miss logging on here for a few days, and there are 169 posts!

i don't remember the last book i posted, but i've recently finished Revenge of the Spellmans and The Spellmans Strike Again by Lisa Lutz. i love this series, it's so funny and the characters are believable, if a bit goofy. i also finished My Horizontal Life by Chelsea Handler. funny, if a little quirky and slightly unbelievable.

i think next up is going to Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen for my library book group Monday night.

[Lark]

F1Wild,

The Concubine's Children was one of those books that suck you in before you even realize it. I'm not hugely interested in Chinese history or immigration into North America but Chong's writing about her grandparents' story was amazing. And I feel like I learned a lot. Her grandparents immigrated to Vancouver and since I'm fairly close I want to drive up and check out the Chinatown there.

[Lark]

Jayme, are you referring to The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven? If so, it's starting off well. I'd say I'm almost halfway done. It's not the sort of book I would pick out at the bookstore, but since it's in the house I figure I'll give it a go. I'm mildly competitive with my husband about books and pride myself on reading his books too. This is one of those.

[Jayme]

I do the same thing with my boyfriend sometimes! I like being able to say I've read every book on the shelf.

And yes, that was the book I was referring to.

[Marti]

Vicki wrote: "Marti wrote: "Rosabelle wrote: "I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance"

I love Mary Balogh's books

Still reading M..."

Really liked Birds of a Feather..... Better ending than the first book.

[Marti]

Vicki wrote: "Marti wrote: "Rosabelle wrote: "I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance"

I love Mary Balogh's books

Still reading M..."

House work is yechy

[Patricia]

I finished Summer by Edith Wharton. I thought it was good, not great. Definitely scandalous for the time period (not so much by today's standards) however the characters left me wanting. Glad I read it though.

Next I'm moving on to 4th of July, Asbury Park: A History of the Promised Land by Daniel Wolff.

[Vicki]

Marti wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Marti wrote: "Rosabelle wrote: "I've finished Rant by Chuck Palahniuk.. finally... I'm now reading The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh, a historical romance"

I love Mary Balogh's books

S..."

Ha! I have been avoiding housework too... too many good books to read right now!

I am still working on Jane Eyre and The Angel's Game. I am enjoying both.

[Joanie]

Sure Alex, you love the book club but are you brave enough to risk brain rot and read Jackie Collins?

I liked Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and did feel it stayed very close to the original. I thought the way the zombie stuff was worked in was really creative, much more so than I was anticipating.

Patricia, is 4th of July, Asbury Park about Springsteen? I guess I could just click on the link myself and find out-lazy!

[Addicted_to_Adam]

I am reading "Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me" by Kristen Chandler.

Really good book!!! Especially if you love wolves.

[Phyllis]

I just finished Lafayette's Gold: The Lost Brandywine Treasure - a great mystery thriller about lost treasure from the American Revolution. I'm usually a slow reader (lots of interruptions) but finished this in two days. Now I'm reading the Da Vinci Code (recommended by a friend) and I'm back to my slow reading pace. I kept falling asleep during the movie, but was told the book is better - we'll see.

[Claire]

Betsy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Alisha wrote: "I'm currently reading Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders. I'm only fifty pages in and I'm already paranoid."

This is an amazing book..."

If you go to Youtube and do a search, they have some interviews of some of the Manson women. It is interesting. Of course they are "remorseful" and have been up for parole numerous times to no avail. I don't know if they were brainwashed or so tripped out on drugs, but I just can't fathom how they could have committed this horrendous crime - some of them seemed to be from very normal families.