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[Esther]

Monef wrote: "...Bummer. I'm stuck in the world of mediocre books! .."

I was also disappointed in Sarah's Key and at the time was going through a run of mediocre books.
Even Angel's Game let me down by ending badly after a brilliant start.
But then I read The Girl Who Played with Fire, which was excellent, and Incarceron, which was even better, and now all is right with the world :0)

[Patricia]

I finished Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho and am now reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer.

[Esther]

Patricia wrote: "I finished Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho and am now reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer."

How was Veronika Decides to Die? I'm debating whether to read it or not.

[Patricia]

Esther wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho and am now reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer."

How was Veronika Decide..."

I liked it. It's a little "deep" in the sense that it tells the story of Veronika who unsuccessfully tries to commit suicide and finds herself in a mental institution. She learns that her attempt at her life irrevocably damaged her heart so she only has a few days to live. This all causes her to reexamine herself and asks questions like "what does it mean to be 'crazy'?, what's the purpose of living?", etc. It only took me one day to read (I have a long commute). Reminds me a little of a modern day Siddhartha. Not sure if you read that.

[Sasha]

I'm gonna go buy Stuff and then just stash it somewhere.

[Rachel]

Haha Alex

[Scott]

I just finished The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove. Now I can start . I have been anxiously awaiting to read this for some time now.

[Petra]

Scott wrote: "I just finished The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove. Now I can start . I have been anxiously awaiting to re..."

"Lamb...." is my favorite Christopher Moore book so far. Hope you enjoy it, Scott.

[Sasha]

I had a pretty good time with Lamb, Scott. Didn't, like, change my life or anything, but it's...the word "charming" comes to mind.

[Paula]

I was also disappointed in Sarah's Key and at the time was going through a run of mediocre books.

I was one who really loved "Sarah's Key" but thought "The Postmistress" was just ok.

[Linda]

Esther wrote: "Monef wrote: "...Bummer. I'm stuck in the world of mediocre books! .."

I was also disappointed in Sarah's Key and at the time was going through a run of mediocre books.
Even [book:A..."

For all the people suffering through mediocrity, I highly recommend Goodreads Author Batt Humphrey's Dead Weight.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Finished Coriolanus. One of the more difficult of Shakespeare's plays that I've read. Very political, lots of jawbreaker words that didn't catch on.

[Sasha]

I never have read that, Susanna. Nor am I super eager to, I have to say.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

It was interesting, and I had an intellectual appreciation for it. But yeah.

[Shary]

Patricia wrote: "I finished Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho and am now reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer."

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is one of my all time favorites. Hope you enjoy it!

[Flora]

I just finished The Witches of Eastwick which I loved. And I am continuing on with The Witchery

[Lahni]

Marti wrote: "I am reading The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. A nice mystery. Great characters. Not sure who is the guilty person!"

OOH I love this book!! I love the the heroine and the archeological aspects of the book. I was happy to learn it would be a series. Hope you enjoy it

[Alisha Marie]

I finished Hell House by Richard Matheson and though I thought it was okay, it really couldn't hold a candle to Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. Now I'm continuing with my semi-horror month and reading Bad Girls Don't Die.

[Kristin]

I finished on my flight to Florida, and started reading on my way back. I am 60 pages in and so far I am iffy on it. I like it but I am not in love with it yet, but its a long book so I am hoping it'll grow on me.

[Linda]

Lahni wrote: "Marti wrote: "I am reading The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. A nice mystery. Great characters. Not sure who is the guilty person!"

OOH I love this book!! I love the the heroine and the arc..."

I liked it too and was happy to find a new author to watch out for!

[Maureen]

Finished The Poisonwood Bible (Kingsolver) over the weekend -- amazing! Definitely an "unputdownable" read for me. Just started The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Christie) - love me some classic murder mystery!

[Suzanne]

Maureen wrote: "Finished The Poisonwood Bible (Kingsolver) over the weekend -- amazing! Definitely an "unputdownable" read for me. Just started The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Christie) - love me some classic murder ..."

'Poisonwood...' one of my biggest faves also!

[Patricia]

Shary wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho and am now reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer."

Extremely Loud and Incr..."

I'm loving Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. This was one of those mornings that I wish I didn't have to get off the train so I could finish it. Something to look forward to on my way home from work. . .

[Sasha]

I know that feeling, Patricia. I've been known to ride an extra stop just to keep reading.

I finished The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements last night. Very enjoyable, and I even learned some stuff.

Started Cutting for Stone; I'm a bit nervous about it, because the description frankly doesn't interest me at all, but I'm a fan of Ethiopia so I knew I'd have to read this eventually.

[Janny]

I finished The Art of Racing in the Rain. Thank goodness for that ending, which I loved. I also finished Anathem, which was very original and a lot of work. Next up is Little, Big. After that, definitely, I need something fun and light hearted.

[Rosabelle]

Alisha wrote: "I finished Naomi's Room and it was definitely the scariest book I've ever read. I was terrified to go to sleep, so mission accomplished. Now I'm reading The Summoning."

Hope you enjoy The Summoning, Alisha. I did enjoy it and I'm now reading the second book, The Awakening

[Rosabelle]

I just finished by J.A. Jance. Finished that book in less than 24 hours. I'm currently reading the second book in the Darkest Powers Trilogy, by Kelley Armstrong

[tiasreads]

I just finished Memoirs of a Geisha. It was amazing! I gave it a five stars, something I rarely do. Now I'm reading Firefly Lane. So far so good.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

I found it took a little while to get into Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and then I loved it.

Having finished Coriolanus, I'm back to This Body of Death.

[Flora]

Along with The Witchery I've also just started The Book of Time and also Vampire Chronicles: Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Damned

[Laura]

im currently reading saving max its a debut novel for 2010, sooo good so far, if you haven't read it you should pick it up

[Vonney]

Suzanne wrote: "Maureen wrote: "Finished The Poisonwood Bible (Kingsolver) over the weekend -- amazing! Definitely an "unputdownable" read for me. Just started The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Christie) - love me some..."

"The Poisonwood Bible" was a favorite of mine too, and a few weeks ago, I heard a delightful interview with Barbara Kingsolver on the BBC. I don't know why I expected her to sound schoolmarmish, but she came across as being young and lively and not at all critical or bored or rude and snobbish.

[Vonney]

Kristin wrote: "I finished on my flight to Florida, and started reading on my way back. I am 60 pages in and so far I am iffy on ..."

TGWTDT will become a white-knuckle read after awhile. Just be patient. I don't know anyone who hasn't liked it yet. I say that, and I can't seem to find the time to start the 2nd or 3rd in the series.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Those are also very exciting reads.

[Maria]

i started The Girl Who Played With Fire at lunch yesterday. i think i have to have it read for my book group next Friday. so far it's about as good as the first one was, so hoping that it stays that way.

[Patricia]

I finished Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. A 5 star read for me! Now I'm going to start The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.

[Alisha Marie]

Finished Bad Girls Don't Die and it was okay. Pretty creepy, but annoying protagonist kept it from being good. Now I'm going to start The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story by Susan Hill. Hmmm. I may be going a little bit overboard on the horror. I'm jumping at regular, run of the mill sounds and am basically a walking jumble of nerves... Oh well, October is almost over so might as well go all the way.

[Emily]

I did it! I finished The Mists of Avalon, and it was wonderful. I don't think I've been this sad since I read Never Let Me Go last year. I'll put a review up tomorrow. I need some time to think about it and get things straight in my head before I try to write anything down.

[Gillian]

Emily wrote: "I did it! I finished The Mists of Avalon, and it was wonderful. I don't think I've been this sad since I read Never Let Me Go last year. I'll put a review up tomorrow. I need some tim..."

I've been wanting to read that one, glad to know you enjoyed it!

[Robert]

I am currently reading The Baker's Apprentice by Judith R. Hendricks

It is Splendid! It is the sequel to Bread Alone

[Lahni]

Just started Kindred.

[Claire]

Alisha wrote: "Finished Bad Girls Don't Die and it was okay. Pretty creepy, but annoying protagonist kept it from being good. Now I'm going to start The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story..."

Alisha, let us know how you like The Woman in Black. I nominated that for the October group read - it looks good and spooky.

[Brenda]

I finished Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright last night. I am not usre what I will read next.

[Paula]

Brenda wrote: "I finished Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright last night. I am not usre what I will read next.

Did you like "Christmas Jars"? I really liked it when I read it last year. There is a sequel that I haven't read yet.

[Joel]

Reading Jane Eyre and The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint; listening to The Invisible Bridge on audio. Enjoying all three, especially the audio book.

[Joel]

I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far (I'm just over halfway through). It's a lot more readable than some of the other classics I've tackled this year, including Jane Austen, whose syntax gives me a headache.

[Tracy]

I just finished reading Faithful Place today and started reading the Children's Book.

[Emily]

I've finished my review for The Mists of Avalon. It's a hard book to review, but a great book to read.

[AmandaLil]

Just started The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel and Shiver, thought I'd try something a little different

[Patricia]

Picked up The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud and Room from the library so my other books will have to wait until I read these two. I have been watching baseball the last two nights so I have not been reading alot.