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[Sherrie]

About halfway through The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and just started listening to Prayers for Sale.
Enjoying both so far!

[Max]

I wish I went to the library. I'm incredibly rash and, instead of going to the library when I want to start a new book on my TBR list, I go to Barnes & Noble or Strand and buy it. Or I just go to a bookstore to quote unquote "browse for fun" and end up buying four books in a matter of half an hour. This is going to have to stop when I'm no longer comfortably gifted the cushion of my parents' financial support and I have to support myself. Oh woe to the day I can no longer spend all of my earned money on books...

(To the many people on here who don't have the luxury of having their parents pay for their schooling and/or housing, I am not trying to be obnoxious!)

[Rayna]

Michelle, I was pretty much the same way until recently when, alas, my parents could no longer support my book habit. Since they are still paying for my school (including extra summer courses), housing, and food, I can't really complain though :).

I've been underwhelmed by a lot of books recently, so in some ways I'm glad that I've been using the library more so that I didn't actually spend the money on a book I wasn't crazy about. Of course, having to cope with my library's limited selection has been frustrating. I'm still only number 200-something on the list for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo...

[Dija]

Currently reading

[Huda]

These days im reading “songs of blood and swords” by Fatima Bhutto
Nice book! It’s a book about Bhutto family and the sad history they have, since Fatima Bhutto is the granddaughter of Zulfikar ali Bhutto and daughter of Murtaza Bhutto her writing is really balanced, she writes as a author and as a daughter, im om the 87th page right now and loving it.

[Claire]

Michelle wrote: "I wish I went to the library. I'm incredibly rash and, instead of going to the library when I want to start a new book on my TBR list, I go to Barnes & Noble or Strand and buy it. Or I just go to a..."

Don't feel like the lone ranger, Michelle, I'm exactly the same way! I go to the bookstores (B&N mostly), intending to browse and its like I can't leave without buying a book (or 2 or 3). I keep saying I am going to read at least 10 books that are already on my TBR shelf before I buy any new ones and I never stick to that resolution.!!! I need an intervention or a 12-step program or something! :0
I took my mom to the bookstore this past weekend so she could look for a book that she wanted to get, and I came out with 5 books (one I bought for her though)!

[Dennis]

Currently reading: "A War of Frontier and Empire: The Philippine-American War, 1899-1902"

[Petra]

Nick wrote: "Re: 2666 - It's a sprawling, enormous mass of a book but definitely rewards perseverance. Part 2 (The Part About Amalfitano) *might* be the best thing I've ever read. It's beautiful, sad and jaw dropping in places. The idea of hanging a book on the washing line to expose it to the elements is a wonderful conceit. ..."

I'm enjoying it more as I progress. I like how Bolano uses everyday language, almost at an arm's distance to give the Reader breathing space, to tell his story, while managing to imply so many other, more intense ideas/feelings (such as fear, invisibility of the murders, etc). Bolano implies a lot in a few words and the Reader absorbs it all. A good example is Amalfitano's fear for his daughter every time she leaves the house or the town's fear regarding the murders. It's never really stated but always it's there and permeats every page.
I'm finding that I have to read Part 4 very carefully. There's so many people introduced with a lot of similar names. I have to be careful not to confuse them.

[Lori Ann]

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one with a library problem! I'll go in with the intention of picking up a hold and come out with four or five books. I currently have 10 checked out, there is no way I'll have them all read in three weeks. So I'll renew some and start the whole cycle all over again! Oh well, the only downside to this habit is that it makes nearly impossible for me to get to a book I actually own...

I'm still working on The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, hoping to finish today!

[Carol]

I started My Name Is Red after finishing The Shining Shining Path which by the way was a fantasy metaphysical fun book.

[Julie]

Laura Ashlee wrote: "Ugh. I'm the same way. I go crazy when I go to the library. There's just no way I'll finish everything I have checked out before it has to be returned."

Lucky for me, my library system lets me renew a zillion times as long as no one else has the book requested and is waiting. I think I had one book for about a year.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Good luck!

[Melinda]

I am new to Goodreads and I love the suggestions on here as I am always on the prowl for the next amazing book. I am currently reading Faithful Place I am enjoying it so far. Next on my list isSecrets of Eden: A Novel or Let the Great World Spin which is already on my Kindle. I want to read Secrets of Eden first but I don't have it yet... will probably not be able to control myself and read the one I already have and leap on over to Secrets!

[John]

Hi Everyone,

My name is John Cicero and I am a fantasy/adventure author. My passion for writing is driven from the joy I receive from reading my stories to my children.

Watching the expressions on their faces as I take them on a journey through the magical pages of my imagination is what drives me to find the time to write.

My recently released novels are in the Rainbow's Shadow Trilogy. They are Rainbow’s Shadow and the Tablets of Fate and Rainbow’s Shadow and the Covenant of Wisdom.

As a passionate writer in Northeast, Ohio I have been fortunate to hit the Best Sellers list with 'Tablets of Fate' and am on track currently with the 'Covenant of Wisdom'.

The final novel in my trilogy is Rainbow’s Shadow and the Other Side of Paradise which is currently in development.

If you have a moment check out my website and Rainbow's Shadow Trilogy today at... www.RainbowsShadow.com

Take care, John

[Charity]

*sigh*

[Leslie T.]

I just finished The Passage and I have no idea what I'm going to read next. I still need to read The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, but I think I may start Pygmy instead. I've heard it's hard to read, but I read the sample and I think I can handle it. And I've almost started Heat Wave (the Castle book) like 5 times and always pick something else instead. Maybe I'll start that.

[Carol]

John wrote: "Hi Everyone,

My name is John Cicero and I am a fantasy/adventure author. My passion for writing is driven from the joy I receive from reading my stories to my children.

Watching the expressi..."

John you need to read the rules before posting your promotion here on this site. There are rules Lori has put in place. You will need to move this to the promotion thread after reading this link


http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

I am sure you do not want the Furies to descend upon you.

[Beekay]

I a reading Octavia Butlers' Parable of the Sower and the evolution of Earthseed. This is a post apocalyptic novel set in California. Earthseed is the Parable that God is Change and we are all shapers. Earthseed is a result of the demise of our society as religious fanaticism, wealth disparty, pharmaceutical side effects and global climate change result in chaos.

[John]

Sorry, I will post in the approriate area.

[Carol]

I hope you will continue to share on other threads as well. I don't know if you have introduced yourself or not. We are a curious bunch. And like to have people to banter with.

[Charity]

Currently reading Horns by Joe Hill. Extremely chilling!

[Beekay]

I am new to the entire website. My daughter (like her mother) is an avid reader and invited me to join. I find it really exciting to get leads on books. I lean toward political, social and religious commentary and enjoy "futuristic" books that incorporate these themes. I am older (60) but read a ton!!!!

[Carol]

Welcome Beekay

[Betsy]

I have just finished -sometime in the wee hours B.Barry's Map of True Places. Her characters,although unique are intriquing and her writing clear and evocative.

[FromAna]

Allison wrote: "I just finished City of Thieves, and I loved it! Definitely 5 stars for me. I'd highly recommend it. :)
"

YAY! :)

[FromAna]

starting Their Eyes Were Watching God tonight

[Beekay]

I think that will be next on my list. Thank you for recomendation. I am a political/historical book junkie and also like Kingsolver and Octavia Butler. I am new to Goodreads and so far truly appreciate it.

[Joanie]

I finished The Sex Lives of Cannibals and ended up liking it more than I thought I would especially since I had no desire to read it. It wasn't my favorite or anything but with the audio version it went quickly and had some funny parts.

I also finished my Trashy book Married Lovers which was trashy as expected but in a fun way.

Now I'm reading All American Girl by Meg Cabot for the chick lit book club. It's silly, YA fluff but it goes fast.

I feel like I'm sitting with you all having lunch and you're all eating salads and I'm eating a Big Mac! I am the junk food of this board! Oh well, that's what summer is for I guess!

[Beekay]

I finished The Lacuna by Kingsolver. This is a slightly different format for Kingsolver and was slow in the beginning. If you are interested in the growth of the McCarthy era and HUAC trials and how it impacted writers you will like this book.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Samantha wrote: "Glad to see people own or are reading The Secret History. I really liked that book!

Lori: I, too, loved The Secret History. Did you also read The Little Friend? I thought it was just incredible.
..."
Samantha, I own Little Friend, but with all the review books piling up for my blog, I havent gotten to it. I keep looking at it and promising it that it wont be long :)

[Jayme]

I promise my books stuff like that too, but at some point they stop trusting you...

[JSou]

Hey guys, I know it's been awhile since I checked in; I had promised myself I would cut back on my goodreads time so I could actually get some freaking work done. I can't take it anymore! I miss you guys so much! And after a long day of actual work, I am now sitting at my desk, catching up on group posts, and eating graham crackers. Yum.

Anyway, right now I'm reading Crime and Punishment and am in complete awe of it. It was one of those I'd been making promises to as well.

[Alisha Marie]

Joanie wrote: "I finished The Sex Lives of Cannibals and ended up liking it more than I thought I would especially since I had no desire to read it. It wasn't my favorite or anything but with the au..."

I'm with you there, Joanie, but hey, fluff is good for the soul. Nothing wrong with that at all. Anyway, I finished The Society of S which is the first vampire book that I really loved. It was also the first one I've read that was semi-literary.

Now I'm reading Happiness Sold Separately by Lolly Winston.

[Laura]

Julie wrote: "Laura Ashlee wrote: "Ugh. I'm the same way. I go crazy when I go to the library. There's just no way I'll finish everything I have checked out before it has to be returned."

Lucky for me, my lib..."

Lucky! You can only renew a book once at my library.

[Tess]

Lori wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Glad to see people own or are reading The Secret History. I really liked that book!

Lori: I, too, loved The Secret History. Did you also read The Little Friend? I thought it was ..."

Butting in here... LOL

The Little Friend was amazing! Harriet knocked me out.

It's greatest gift was bringing back the magic and terror of childhood.

[tadah]

The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I put it down for awhile because I couldn't get into it. I am chapter 7 and it is still slow. I am trying to knock off some of the books on To Be Read List before I buy anymore..

[Audrey]

Ana wrote: "starting Their Eyes Were Watching God tonight"

This classic looks really good. Thanks for sharing this!

[Mary]

Currently reading No Way Down: Life and Death on K2 by Graham Bowley; I'm weirdly obssessed by man vs. nature disaster stories! This one is quite good but Krakauer's Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster is still the Gold Standard.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Carol, thank you for pointing John in the right direction.

Jessica, welcome back to the fold!! I wish I was able to read C&P along with you. I love me some Dostovesky. (I think I just totally butchered his name! It's late and Im too lazy to check!)

Charity, Joe Hill sure takes after dad, doesn't he? He sets things up very well, I thought.

[Patricia]

I finished This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff which I enjoyed. I'm now moving on to Dubliners by James Joyce.

[Rayna]

Erika, I have a similar pile next to my bed. I also just came back from the library with another 5 books or so and my aunt just suggested another book and is lending me her copy, so that's yet another to add to the pile. The most ridiculous part is that I'm also re-reading a bunch of books. *sigh* I don't think I'd have it any other way though...

[Esther]

I have so much on my nightstand I don't have room for a physical TBR pile.
At present I have 6 books on my currently reading shelf and another 6 on my next up shelf.
Luckily we have no budget at the library so I won't be buying any books for the English section for a while.

[Ralph]

I just started The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I have enjoyed the Pendergast series so far .

[Flora]

Charity wrote: "Currently reading Horns by Joe Hill. Extremely chilling!"

I really loved that book. It is definitely one that I will re-read.

I'm almost halfway thru Birdsong: A Novel of Love and War and I like it much better than I had initially thought I would.

[Flora]

Ana wrote: "starting Their Eyes Were Watching God tonight"

This one is one of my favorite reads. I'm sure you'll like it.

[Paula]

Ralph wrote: "I just started The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I have enjoyed the Pendergast series so far .

Ohhh, I loved this one Ralph! It's one of my favorites in the series.

[Paula]

I've just picked up "Reece's Bride" Kat Martin. It's the 2nd in a trilogy about 3 brother's who find their loves and marry.

[F1Wild]

I finished The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, which I really loved, but didn't care for the ending. I just barely started Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. I previously had a completely wrong idea about this book and am happy to know it's right up my ally!!

[Carol]

We will have a mini discussion on another site in August about Jacob de Zoet. Right now I started reading Let Us Now Praise Famous Men again after I had to return a copy to the library that was in battered and abused shape. The librarian retired the book.

[Maria]

i finished The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb last night. i really liked it, but i wish it had ended differently. there was such build up, but the ending felt flat to me. still, i enjoyed reading it.

next up is Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.