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[Dani]

I can't stand Charles Dickens, I think he's a windbag. I think my English degree readings ruined him for me. I read a lot of tedious fiction by him.

[Esther]

Danielle wrote: "I can't stand Charles Dickens, I think he's a windbag. I think my English degree readings ruined him for me. I read a lot of tedious fiction by him."

I tried Dickens for more than 10 years, throught my teens. Hated him. Strangely enough I always loved TV adaptations of his works. Then one day in my 20s I picked up one of his books and loved it.

[Flora]

I couldn't decide what to start next, so I ended up reading three. I've just started on False Memory, In the Time of the Butterflies, and Phineas Finn: The Irish Member, Volume 1

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

The Fire was a nice little read. Now I'm on to Jack, Knave and Fool, by Bruce Alexander. Another historical mystery.

[Emily]

I am reading Moby Dick right now, and though it is slow going, I am really enjoying it.

[Carol]

I wrapped up Mooa few days ago and will startGhostwritten

[Patricia]

I finished Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card which I thought was really good. Now going to move on to Sula by Toni Morrison.

[Bridgit]

Ugh. Reading I Hotel now and want to stab myself. Its 670 pages long and is told in 10 novellas, covering the story of Asian American's struggle for civil rights in the late 60's and 70's in San Francisco.

I have started reading this 3 times and am only on page 26. I've spent about 3 hours attempting to read it and have managed to fall asleep 3x. Unfortunately, its the choice for my book club and I need to finish it in a week and half.

[Jeane]

Susanna wrote: "The Fire was a nice little read. Now I'm on to Jack, Knave and Fool, by Bruce Alexander. Another historical mystery."

I adooooooored The fire!

[Sasha]

Bridgit, sounds like you got a tough row to hoe. Look up spoilers on Wikipedia and fake it? Life's too short for 670-page books you don't like.

[Brooke]

I am reading Fall of Giants and I absolutely can't wait to have that thing over with. I haven't been overly impressed with it; although, I know there are many fans of this book out there. I am thinking about reading The Confession.

[Paul]

Am halfway through with The Wings of the Dove by Henry James and am really enjoying it

[Betsy]

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 .

[Paula]

I'm just starting "Fingersmith" Sarah Waters.

[Caity]

Oh. Right. Hehe... I kinda disappeared for a while, cause I'm cool like that.

Oddly enough, I am *still* working my way through Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour. I actually haven't touched it in months because it's so heavy and hard for me to get through. I've also picked up One Hundred Years of Solitude, except I haven't managed to get myself to read that in months, either, because the first 40 pages were such a drag to get through. I will definitely not be keeping either of these once I finish. Citizens of London will go to my mom and stepdad, the other I'll just try to dump off on some poor sod on eBay or something.

The books I DO really like that I've been reading (even though they're taking forever for me to get through, as well, because I never seem to want to read anymore) are:
Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean (loving the letters between the two women, I should really finish this one soon, although I doubt I'll keep it)
The Little Book (pleasant surprise, especially since I picked it up for $3 at Big Lots)
Dead Until Dark (terrible writing, but I'm enjoying the story enough to look past that)

[Flora]

I'm almost half way thru In the Time of the Butterflies and I love this one so far.

[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.