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[Patricia]

Monef wrote: "I finally finished The Children's Book by A.S Byatt. I enjoyed it for the most part, but it was really tough going and dragged unbearably in parts. it really felt overstuffed, but I'..."

I just finished The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt as well. I thought it would never end! The storyline and characters were interesting however I definitely agree that it felt "overstuffed". I'll have to look over the thread about this one.

[Susanna]

Finished To Kill A Mockingbird earlier today, enjoyed it. I'm about to start The Princess Of Clèves by Marie-Madeleine de LaFayette. Both 1001 list books. I hope to read more from the list this year since I've only read 32 so far.

[Jacqueline]

S.Leighanne wrote: "Jacqueline wrote: "Just finished Slapstick and am starting A Clockwork Orange.

Still trudging through Unweaving the Rainbow."

I was trying to remember who w..."

I think your dad might be referencing that it's a rather dark book; I'm on page thirty something and there have already been beatings, gang fights, rape, and armed robbery. So yeah, not what most fathers want their little offspring reading lol

Leanna - Yeah the language is the hardest part of the book but I seem to be getting the hand of it and can recognize a lot of the more commonly used slang words so I think if I dont take long breaks between readings I should be alright. I'm still rather early in it so not much of an opinion to give but I have the distinct desire to read more so it can't be too bad ;)

[Rebecca]

I have finished Once Bitten, Twice Shy 2 stars
Kiss of Midnight One of the scenes particularly creeped me out -the one where Lucan performs a sexual act on the heroine while she is sleeping. Apart from that it was ok I've been told that the series gets better so I'm not giving up on it yet. 3 stars
Last Sacrifice I found this one very slow until about half way through then it really did pick up and got really exciting that I couldn't put it down. I liked it, but it didn't leave me feeling much afterwards like the previous five novels in this series. It's no Blood Promise BUT still a very good read I love the cover design, The black heart made up of dragons, birds and flowers over the blood red background, the dripping blood effect and the simple silver lettering. 4 stars
Catching Fire a great number of plot twists were beyond anything I had imagined. And I didn't expect so much of it, Rest assured that this book destroys superbly the idea that the second in a trilogy is the weakest. If you have not read The Hunger Games, do so immediately. 5 stars
I have started Angels' Blood

[Clara]

Patricia wrote: "Monef wrote: "I finally finished The Children's Book by A.S Byatt. I enjoyed it for the most part, but it was really tough going and dragged unbearably in parts. it really felt overs..."

Guys don't kill it for me. I really wanted to read this book. Well thanks... I won't have to buy it. You did me a favor. But I will my Room, I hope it is a good read.

[Sarah]

I'm trying to read One Hand Clapping, have been on a Scandanavian jag with Out Stealing Horses among others. Spare writing, lots of deep hidden emotion, not a lot of dialogue, you wonder why all that sun doesn't make them happier folks. Any one else feel that way?

[Clara]

Jo wrote: "I'm reading Room"

How is Room can you let me know please.

[Sarah]

I think it's a brilliant idea, have only read the first two pages, on my stack, but have PR stuff to do for my third novel that was just released on Dec 28, so am not reading this week. Maybe after my signing at the Librarian's conference in San Diego, at least on the plane on my Kindle on the way home.

[Jeane]

Finished India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracylast month. Still reading Ironcrown Moonand started The Name of the Rose: Including Postscript.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Jo wrote: "I'm reading Room"

Oh such a good book! I really loved it, and read it in a little over a day. Couldn't put it down...

[Liz]

I'm currently reading Eating Animals & Thirteen Reasons Why, both interesting & thought-provoking books in their own ways.

[Madeline]

I just finished Marked, which despite its negative reviews, I enjoyed. I actually felt the teen talk made it stronger, in believability anyway, and it took the vampire mythos somewhere interesting. Nothing to really use the brain for though.

I'm going to start One for the Money today. I've been looking forward to light reads. It seems to be an enduring mood, probably until I hit a really bad one and then I'll want some serious storytelling. :)

[Liz]

Madeline, I just got Marked on my Nook & have heard lots of mixed reviews on it. I'm excited to try it out though. Sometimes I just need a no-brainer read!

[Jennifer]

I really liked marked, and the series as a whole for the first 4 books. After that is when it goes down hill for me.

[Sue]

I just started A MEMORY BETWEEN US by Sarah Sundin. It's about WWII and takes place in Europe. It's good so far.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Catie wrote: "I agree, that series goes downhill after the first four or so. I really like P.C. Cast though - although her other ones have also gone way downhill lately. But, if you are looking for a romance n..."

But do you like his writing? Will you be reading more Saramago once you finish Blindness?

[Sue]

How many of Sarah Sundlin"S books have you read so far? This is my first and I know there's one the precedes A MEMORY BETWEEN US, but the library didn't have it so I started with this one.

[Patricia]

I'm reading Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.

[Sue]

ROOM was my favorite book of 2010. I just loved it. It became so hopeful.

[Lillie]

Just started a re-read of Wuthering Heights. I haven't read it in over 20 years and I'm curious to see if it holds up for me. I absolutely loved it and have fond memories.

[Liz]

Just finished Thirteen Reasons Why last night & plan to start Unearthly today.

[Diane]

Lillie, I love it! What a great idea. I also loved Wuthering Heights the first time around and have fond memories of discussing and writing about it in school. You've inspired me. I think I'll add it to my "to read" hotlist for this year.

[Paula]

Jo wrote: "I'm reading Room

Hope you enjoy it Jo, I couldn't put it down once I got into it.

[Paula]

Liz wrote: "I'm currently reading Eating Animals & Thirteen Reasons Why, both interesting & thought-provoking books in their own ways."

I thought "Thirteen Reasons Why" was a well done book. A private look into what would cause a person to commit suicide although, these were her reasons, others would be different but good insight.

[Liz]

I agree Paula, it was very interesting & well done. I kept hoping somehow there would be a miracle in the end, but that obviously wasn't an option (not spoiling anything - it's in the description ;).

[Lisa]

Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross-A great Book that is very smart. Also The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano which I am loving!

[Lori, Super Mod]

I finished up Subversia yesterday, and started reading The Postman today.

Helllloooo.... Dystopian Fiction.

[Alisha Marie]

I finally finished The Shining and was a little disappointed by it. I liked it, but I had to force myself to keep going for very little payoff. Now, I'm reading The Pillars of the Earth and even though I'm only 40 pages in, it's off to a very good start.

[Madeline]

I'm glad you liked the first four Jennifer and Catie. It's funny because someone was just saying to me that nine books was too long and I said I couldn't imagine the series being viable past four, it seems as if school should be the length of the story arc.

I hope you like it Liz, I had a good time reading it. I liked the differences made from the general vampire genre.

[Susanna]

Finished The Princess Of Clèves yesterday. Today I'll start Cruising Paradise: Tales by Sam Shepard.

[Yassemin]

The Girl on the Swing
Fall of Giants
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

[Ana]

I'm currently reading and .

[Patricia]

I finished Uglies by Scott Westerfeld this morning and will start Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult on my way home.

[Clara]

Lilian wrote: "Clara wrote: "Jo wrote: "I'm reading Room"

How is Room can you let me know please."

It was excellent. I reviewed it here. And I compared it to The Long Song by Andrea Levy here."

Thank you Lillian.

[Clara]

Jo wrote: "Clara wrote: "Jo wrote: "I'm reading Room"

How is Room can you let me know please."

I am only about 70 pages in but I am enjoying it so far. It is one that's difficult to put d..."

Thanks, I will start on it soon. In the meantime, I am reading the Kitchen House.

[Flora]

I just finished Phineas Finn and while I had my doubts about this one in the begining, I really loved this one by the time I was finished.

Currently I am about half way thru The Confession

[Yassemin]

Patricia wrote: "I finished Uglies by Scott Westerfeld this morning and will start Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult on my way home."

Loved perfect match!

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I'm reading light at the moment,

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Yas wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Uglies by Scott Westerfeld this morning and will start Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult on my way home."

Loved perfect match!"

Agreed...Perfect Match was a goodie.

[Dani]

Jo wrote: "I'm reading Room"

I am also reading Room by Emma Donoghue

[Maya]

I am also reading Room by Emma Donoghue"

I'm planning on getting Room let me know what you think of it everyone seems to be reading it at the moment

[Dani]

Maya wrote: "I am also reading Room by Emma Donoghue"

I'm planning on getting Room let me know what you think of it everyone seems to be reading it at the moment"

Will do Maya! I always try and review my books when I'm finished.

[Maya]

thanks loads :)))

[Diane]

I'm reading Woman in White, by Wilkie Collins. I'm only about 6o pages in, but I love it. I'm definitely grooving on the Victorian classic thing. It's been too long since I've picked up a true classic.

[Yassemin]

Christine wrote: "Yas wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Uglies by Scott Westerfeld this morning and will start Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult on my way home."

Loved perfect match!"

..."

Was definitely one of my favourite JP books!

Diane- LOVE that book also. Read that end of last year, hope you enjoy it!

[Shay]

Does anyone else avoid this thread sometimes? When I have too much books in my TBR stack or all of my library requests are used up, I hate coming across books that I want to read but can't.

[Linda]

Just (literally minutes ago) finished and gave it a 5. I could not stop reading this one. It has such a powerful message of love and determination. The ending made me smile through my tears.

[Patricia]

Yas wrote: "Christine wrote: "Yas wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Uglies by Scott Westerfeld this morning and will start Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult on my way home."

Loved pe..."

So glad to hear you both enjoyed this one. My favorite JP books so far are My Sister's Keeper and The Pact. I thought Vanishing Acts and Salem Falls were good (borderline just okay) and didn't care for The Tenth Circle.

[Dani]

Catie wrote: "I finished Blindness and On the Jellicoe Road, both excellent. I started The Kitchen House which I like so far, and I will probably start my re-read of [b..."

Catie, your review on [book:Blindness|2526] has sold me on that book and it is now on my "to-read" list. I've always wondered what that book was like and now after reading your review I have decided that I must read it. Thanks!

[Shary]

Maya wrote: "I am also reading Room by Emma Donoghue"

I'm planning on getting Room let me know what you think of it everyone seems to be reading it at the moment"

This was a fantastic book. Loved it. Could not put it down.