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[tiasreads]

I just finished As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto, which was an interesting read, but probably only if you're a Julia fan. Now I'm reading The Wrecker. I've been a Clive Cussler fan for a long time, but his books just haven't been the same lately. This one is a big improvement over the last several books he's co-authored.

[Steph]

Still reading The Sweet Far Thing (forever) and also almost finished with Franny and Zooey and I know people tend to prefer The Catcher in the Rye but I am enjoying this one so much more than I did that one.

[Shay]

Suzanne C wrote: "I just finished As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto, which was an interesting read, but probably only if you're a Julia fan. Now I'm reading [book:The Wreck..."

I always adored Julia, but now that I'm middle aged, I find that I'm more fascinated by her. I because she accomplished so much during her middle and later years- inspiring.

[Esther]

Suzanne C wrote: "I just finished As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto, which was an interesting read, but probably only if you're a Julia fan.

Not being a USian I didn't know much about Julia Child until all the fuss about the blog/book/film.
I absolutely adored Julia in the film and as I've been told that Meryl Streep's portrayal was quite accurate I have decided that I must read As always, Julia.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Betsy wrote: "Finished Sout of Broad by Conroy. Excellent characters and a bit of a chilling plot. When I get around to starring it, it will be a 4 or 5 ."

I really enjoyed South of Broad.

ETA: Julia Child's My Life in France is a good read.

[Carol]

I thought South Of Broad was not one of his better books, but I still enjoyed it.

[Clammy]

I'm reading Angelfire and Last Sacrifice

[Toni]

Heather wrote:
Toni, I absolutely hated The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn when we read it in high school, but gained greater appreciation for it when I had to reread it four years later in college. Wuthering Heights, on the other hand...
I'm updating my progress on Wuthering Heights, Heather. I don't hate the book (at least right now) but it's growing on me... I think the first 100 pages are the worst, because I'm in the 150's now and it's picking up a bit. Third try, maybe?

[Bridgit]

Catie wrote: "I just finished A Song for Arbonne and I really liked it! It was hard to focus on anything else. Now I think that I am going to listen to [book:Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bes..."

I agree in theory... but its my monthly book for my in person book club. i HAVE to read it. . .

On the positive side, it has gotten marginally better and I am able to read it much more quickly now. Not saying I am retaining anything, but its not terrible now. About halfway through.

Being stuck on jury duty this week helps me plow through the pages.

[Ann from S.C.]

I am now reading THE BRIDE COLLECTOR by Ted Dekker.

[BirdiesBookshelves]

I just finished and have just started .

[Steph]

Finished Franny and Zooey (terrific) and started A Tree Grows in Brooklyn since I've heard such great things about it. Not really into it yet but I've only read a chapter. Still reading The Sweet Far Thing even though it's annoying the crap out of me.

[Heather L]

Toni wrote: "I'm updating my progress on Wuthering Heights, Heather. I don't hate the book (at least right now) but it's growing on me... I think the first 100 pages are the worst, because I'm in the 150's now and it's picking up a bit. Third try, maybe?"

Umm...maybe in another lifetime--or whenever I run out of other books to read, which could take a while. Seriously, I may give it a reread some day, but it won't be any time soon. I've also considered giving Emma a reread. It's my least favorite Austen book, yet one most Austen fans seem to love. *shudder*

Currently reading: Just started The Christmas Train by David Baldacci.

[Carol]

Reading Seeds of Change: Wangari's Gift to the World and The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton

[Flora]

Suzanne C wrote: "I just finished As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto, which was an interesting read, but probably only if you're a Julia fan. Now I'm reading [book:The Wreck..."

I have been wanting to read As Always, Julia. Am glad to hear it's good. I bought it for my brother for Xmas as he is a chef and a Julia Child fan.

[Toni]

Heather wrote: Ummm... maybe in another lifetime--"
Emma is one I've tried to get through a few times. YUCK - I can't seem to get through it at all.

[Elaine]

I'm reading Killing Floor by Lee Child. What can I say, I needed something dependable (I've read a few of the Jack Reacher books, and if you like one..). It's really good. I'm getting spooked that one of the characters might turn out to be a bad guy..

[Alisha Marie]

I finished The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and loved it! Definitely one of my favorite reads of this year. Now I'm reading Night Road by Kristin Hannah which is a first reads win. I'm also reading The Autobiography of Santa Claus, which I'm not finding half as charming as I thought it would be.

[Laurie]

I'm reading Late Nights on Air (can't figure out how to make it link!) by Elizabeth Hay right now. I'm only about 30 pages in, but so far so good.

I've been thinking about reading Room next, so it's nice to hear that it's so good! Can't wait to get started on it.

[Tracy]

I am currently reading The Battle for Christmas and Year of Wonders. Also continuing with a few other books.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Currently reading The Devil's Company: A Novel, a historical mystery set in 1722 London. Skulduggery at the East India Company, so far. Very entertaining.

[Clara]

I am currently reading A Window Across the River
I am also reading How To Feel Great All The Time A Lifelong Plan for Unlimited Energy and Radiant Good Health, Newly Revised & Updated. Since I need to change my diet, this book my help me prepare and bring down my cholesterol.

[Heather L]

Toni wrote: " Heather wrote: Ummm... maybe in another lifetime--"
Emma is one I've tried to get through a few times. YUCK - I can't seem to get through it at all."

Whew! Glad I'm not alone on that one!

[Patricia]

I finished Sula by Toni Morrison yesterday and am now reading The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt.

[Carol]

Patricia wrote: "I finished Sula by Toni Morrison yesterday and am now reading The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt."

Don't forget to check out last month's discussion after you finish Children's Book.

[Alisha Marie]

I finished Night Road by Kristin Hannah and thought it was okay. From the two books I've read from this author, it seems like it was typical Hannah which is good if you like that sort of thing, but I'm not sure if I do. Now I'm going to start Sweetie by Kathryn Magendie, which was an LT win.

[Chinook]

I just finished The Girl Who Played with Fire and have moved on to Losing Confidence: Power, Politics and the Crisis in Canadian Democracy by Elizabeth May (the leader of the Canadian Green Party.)

[Linda]

About 70 pages into and can't put it down. The friend that loaned it to me warned me that the first few pages might put me off, but to stay the course. She was absolutely right. After about 10 pages, I was hooked. This is the back and forth story of a man at the beginning of his relationship with the woman who becomes his wife and the ending of the relationship as he helps her prepare to die.

[Toni]

Nope! I did like Mansfield Park though.

[Steph]

Put A Tree Grows in Brooklyn down for now and started The Bone People. The writing style is a little hard to get used to.

[Sasha]

I've started War and Peace. As usual with books like this, the first bit takes a while as you try desperately to get all the characters straight. I'm sure it'll speed up eventually.

[Shay]

Alex wrote: "I've started War and Peace. As usual with books like this, the first bit takes a while as you try desperately to get all the characters straight. I'm sure it'll speed up eventually."

No, it doesn't. I have about 100 pages to go in W & P and the pacing of the book stays the same- a few good chapters, then it drags, a few more good chapters, then it drags. There are a few rather long, dull sections that I'm positive are where most people, including me, have given up. You just have to push through.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Maybe you need a scorecard?

[Alisha Marie]

I finished Sweetie which was a really (no pun intended) sweet book. It was a really good and enchanting coming of age story. Now I'm reading The Cruelest Cut by Rick Reed, which was a Kindle freebie, and I'm also re-reading The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz.

[Chinook]

War and Peace character tree:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:War...

[Sasha]

Ha! Well, thanks for the advance warning, Shay. *cracking my shoulders, preparing for a haul* Anna Karenina was worth it...I hope War & Peace is too.

[Sasha]

Chinook, my homegirl Petra from right here on GR is actually mailing me a laminated character tree bookmark.

If that were the Jeopardy clue, the question would be: "How cool is this site?"

[Shay]

Alex wrote: "Ha! Well, thanks for the advance warning, Shay. *cracking my shoulders, preparing for a haul* Anna Karenina was worth it...I hope War & Peace is too."

I haven't read Anna Karenina yet, but after a deserved break from the Russians, I intend to tackle it. But, from what I've read, Anna Karenina seems to be more what Tolstoy does best- richly drawn characters, scenes with a real eye for detail. W & P really needed a good editor to hack off about 1/2 the book.

[Sasha]

I can't testify as to W&P yet, obviously, but yeah, Anna Karenina is an intricate psychological study. It's terrific because of its length: Tolstoy observes things really carefully and has the patience to write it all down. I think Freud called him the greatest psychologist.

[Shay]

Alex wrote: "I can't testify as to W&P yet, obviously, but yeah, Anna Karenina is an intricate psychological study. It's terrific because of its length: Tolstoy observes things really carefully and has the pa..."

In W & P, then, his strength is a weakness. It's incredible detail with no "soul". Half of the story is told with such unfeeling detachment that you feel if he doesn't care, why should you?

[Sasha]

Interesting. Only 75 pages into W&P but I understand your gist, I think: W&P deals with Real Events, whereas AK is free to focus on relationships only - Tolstoy's strength. All I can say is I can't wait to decide whether I agree with you or not.

[Rebecca]

I have finished Heart-Shaped Box Hill's ideas and style are not particularly original, and in terms of excitement the book rarely rises above or falls below 'readable'. 2 stars
Confessions of an Ugly StepsisterWhilst I was intrigued by the concept of the book, I found the book itself slightly slow. 3 stars
I have started Mary Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

[Ashwini]

Hi All !

I am reading one of my favourite authors, Chitra Divakaruni Banerjee's The Palace of Illusions Its based on the great Indian epic Mahabharata but retold from the perception of Draupadi.

[Claire]

I got most of the way through Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult and skimmed about the last 1/4th of it. I found it pretty boring and just the same storyline as My Sister's Keeper. Has anyone read anything of hers that they can recommend? I have a few of her books on my TBR and am not sure I even want to read them.

Next up is The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Really enjoyed The Devil's Company: A Novel.

[Scott]

I finished The Waste Lands earlier today.

On the way home I'm going to start The Graveyard Book.

[Steph]

Anyone else find The Bone People hard to get through? Is it worth it?

[BirdiesBookshelves]

I am more interested in this series than I thought I would be. I just finished and gave it 4 stars. I have just started .

[Betsy]

Kitty wrote: "I thought South Of Broad was not one of his better books, but I still enjoyed it."

Hmm,what ones would you reccommend? I don't have alot to compare.About 15(?)years ago I read The Prince of Tides,but this would only be my second Conroy book. I'm thinking if I liked this book so much,one of his better ones ought to be fantastic.

[Sasha]

I'm reading War and Peace. This book is lengthy.