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message 24051: by Betsy (last edited Jan 29, 2011 08:13AM) (new)

Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Lori wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Okay,so this is probably not the place to ask this...But I'm not sure what forum is...
At one point I had the books listed by author in the "MyBooks" section. Now its' just a random ..."


Thanks.I figured this out shortly after I wrote the post. But still thanks for your time and direction.


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Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Due to school being cancelled for three days,I've been chugging through the 5 books I bought at 50% off . Right now I'm 2/5ths through the White Queen and am getting involved in the plot. I'd forgotten how much I liked that genre. But then its' not my mother's Reader's Digest anymore. Great snow read! :D


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Alisha Marie (endlesswonderofreading) | 715 comments I decided to put down The Ruins because I wasn't in the mood for it. I decided to read Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood instead and am really liking it so far.


message 24054: by Unidragonfrag (new)

Unidragonfrag Well, currently I'm still reading Lord of the Flies and it's not that it's bad or anything (I actually really like it) I've just had a lot of other things going on lately and haven't had a whole lotta time. I'm almost done, though. Maybe tonight. :)


message 24055: by Flora (new)

Flora Smith (bookwormflo) Alisha wrote: "I finished The Catcher in the Rye and don't really get what the big deal is...I ended up giving it two stars. Now I'm going to start The Ruins by Scott Smith."


I agree with you. I read this not long ago and didn't really care for it.


message 24056: by Matt (new)

Matt Sinclair (cflames55117) Just finished up The Waste Lands. The quest for the Dark Tower is getting better! Gonna start up Wizard and Glass later tonight.


message 24057: by Judy (last edited Jan 29, 2011 05:05PM) (new)

Judy (judygreeneyes) | 411 comments Finally reading "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen


message 24058: by Anna (new)

Anna That's right - it's the one about the road bypass being built through the Whitethorn Woods and taking the sacred well with it.


message 24059: by Maria (new)

Maria (minks05) | 481 comments i finished The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno last night. it wasn't my favorite book, i'll say that. parts of it were good, but it just seemed unnecessarily long and strung out. the writing itself was good, but i just wasn't a huge fan of the storyline.

i picked up Sarah's Key at target today, so i'll try to start that a bit later.


message 24060: by Jeane (new)

Jeane (icegini) | 4891 comments Anna wrote: "That's right - it's the one about the road bypass being built through the Whitethorn Woods and taking the sacred well with it."

ok, I remember that it was still good but the lesser one of hers. Enjoy anyway, it still has her typical style in it. :-)


message 24061: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Maria wrote: "i finished The Transformation of Bartholomew Fortuno last night. it wasn't my favorite book, i'll say that. parts of it were good, but it just seemed unnecessarily long and strung ou...

I really liked "Sarah's Key" Maria, hope you enjoy it.



message 24062: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (bexsi) I have finished Lover Awakened Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward The Third book in this excellent series is the best yet. Zsadist was amazing. 5 Stars
Spider's Bite Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep I would definitely recommend this book as a sexy, sassy read, especially if you're looking for the type of book where the female lead is strong, autonomous, smart and sexy. 3 Stars

Darkfever Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Darkfever is the first novel in the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. This book is full of mystery, revenge and tension. If you're looking for a fantastic supernatural tale that doesn't degenerate into an orgy, this might just be the one for you dont judge this book by it cover. 4 stars

Bitten & Smitten Bitten & Smitten (Immortality Bites, Book 1) by Michelle Rowen They story is utterly captivating and fun. The heroine is very easy-going and she made me wonder numerous of times, if it is actually possible to keep such a cold head under such "disturbing" circumstances. I enjoyed reading this book immensely, and would definitely recommend it to paranormal romance/mystery fans.
4 stars
Tempting the Beast Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1)  by Lora Leigh I like erotic fiction as much as the next person, and this series had real potential but it transcended a lot of the boundaries I'd previously read. This was the first Lora Leigh book I've read, and I was looking forward to trying something different, but now I won't be in any real hurry to rush out and read the rest of this series, unfortunately, unless they're a marked improvement from book one!. 3 stars for the plot

I am now reading The Iron Daughter The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa and A Hunger Like No Other A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole and still reading The Hollow by Jessica Verday The Hollow


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Emilly R (rosario0829e) | 198 comments I just finished reading "THREE JUNES BY JULIA GLASS"good reading but it drag on.Now i am ready to pick my next book.


message 24064: by Lianne (new)

Lianne (eclecticreading) I started reading Steve Berry's The Emperor's Tomb, which looks different since it's set in a completely different continent this time around xD


message 24065: by Petra (new)

Petra I'm still reading War and Peace, which I'm thoroughly enjoying but I'm reading it in slower segments to give myself time to read something else, too.

Last week I finished Tender Is the Night. I found I really enjoyed it by the end, although I wasn't sure about that in the beginning.
In the next day or two, I'll also finish A Mixture of Frailties, the last of The Salterton Trilogy. I've enjoyed the entire trilogy of books. Davies portrays interesting characters. This trilogy has a lot of his humour and wit in it.


message 24066: by Flora (new)

Flora Smith (bookwormflo) I'm about 1/3 of the way into The Nature of Monsters and altho I like it, I think I could do without alot of the body fluid references. I'm hoping for a happy ending with this one, its heartbreaking what this girl is having to go thru.


message 24067: by Christy (new)

Christy | 181 comments I just finished Room and I'm still reading the Song of Fire and Ice series. I wanted to wait to read the 4th book A Feast for Crows until closer to the release of #5, but I'm not sure I'll be able to hold out. I think I'll start The Help next, though.


message 24068: by Jeane (new)

Jeane (icegini) | 4891 comments Finished The Other Boleyn Girlin speed time and loved it. I was so absorbed by it. Slowing down now with Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks: Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making - Includes Two Unpublished Poirot Storiesand an Italian crime story.


message 24069: by Christy (new)

Christy | 181 comments I LOVED The Other Boleyn Girl. That started me off on a rather lengthy Tudor England fiction kick. I've enjoyed most of Phillipa Gregory's books that I've read. I also really loved Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir.


message 24070: by Audrey (new)

Audrey (audrey_g) | 7 comments Jeane wrote: "Finished The Other Boleyn Girlin speed time and loved it. I was so absorbed by it. Slowing down now with [book:Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks: Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Mak..."

The Other Bolyn Girl was excellent - I totally agree!


message 24071: by Jeane (new)

Jeane (icegini) | 4891 comments The Queen's fool was great too.


message 24072: by Claire (last edited Jan 31, 2011 01:00PM) (new)

Claire (clairebear8) | 514 comments I must be the slowest reader on Goodreads. I'm still reading The Forgotten Garden and am almost finished. I can't wait to see what happens or what the big mystery is (although I'm starting to sort of think I know what part of it might be).

I think next up will be The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks


message 24073: by Sara (new)

Sara | 2 comments I have just started The Unbearable Lightness Of Being by Milan Kundera, really enjoying it so far :)


message 24074: by Mary (last edited Jan 31, 2011 02:57PM) (new)

Mary (madamefifi) | 358 comments Betsy wrote: "Okay,so this is probably not the place to ask this...But I'm not sure what forum is...
At one point I had the books listed by author in the "MyBooks" section. Now its' just a random listing. I'd ..."


At the bottom of your "My Books" page is a drop-down menu labelled "sort". Just click on the down arrow to open it up. "Date Added" seems to be the default sorting method but you can change it. Mine seems to sort itself in different random ways every time I log on, though, so I don't know if you can change it to "By Author" permanently.

I'm reading The world beneath.


message 24075: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments I'm reading "Uncommon Knowledge" Judy Lewis. It's her biography, she's the daughter of Clark Gable and Loretta Young. It's been really good so far. Uncommon Knowledge by Judy Lewis


message 24076: by Madeline (new)

Madeline | 293 comments I moved on to Rosemary and Rue today. So far it's off to an interesting start. I love that it takes place in S.F. I can't think of any other books I've read that take place here. I have to say I have one question mark... There are a lot of references to the risks the faeries feel of accidentally losing the glamour they give themselves to appear human, and the inevitable "burning" that would be the end of that tailspin. Personally I really don't think anyone would take much notice of a someone with pointy faerie ears and wierd eyes here. They'd just think they'd had some fetish surgery and were wearing contacts... just saying. Other than that I'm onboard so far.

Cover Her Face was odd. I'm not sure where I am at the end. I kind of want to read the next one, but I'm also exasperated that this whole first book seems to move very leisurely, allows you to get to know the characters personalities quite well and then rushes unforseen connections at the last minutes.


message 24077: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (bexsi) Jeane wrote: "The Queen's fool was great too."

I agree it is one of the best books I have read (and thats a lot)


message 24078: by Jeane (new)

Jeane (icegini) | 4891 comments Rebecca wrote: "Jeane wrote: "The Queen's fool was great too."

I agree it is one of the best books I have read (and thats a lot)"


I remember that the atmosphere created was so nice, the story really interesting (especially the different places and how linked). I loved the character of hannah and her father's job.... Even though I loved The Boleyn girl, The queen's fool was pure, less sensational....


message 24079: by Jeane (new)

Jeane (icegini) | 4891 comments Paula wrote: "I'm reading "Uncommon Knowledge" Judy Lewis. It's her biography, she's the daughter of Clark Gable and Loretta Young. It's been really good so far.Uncommon Knowledge by Judy Lewis"

Never heard about this one, but added it! :-)


message 24080: by Scott (new)

Scott | 257 comments I just finished Wolves of the Calla. It was fantastic.

Even though I didn't plan on it, I'm going to continue on the journey with Song of Susannah.


message 24081: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Jeane wrote: "Paula wrote: "I'm reading "Uncommon Knowledge" Judy Lewis. It's her biography, she's the daughter of Clark Gable and Loretta Young. It's been really good so far.[bookcover:Uncommon Knowledge|1070...

I'm really enjoying it so far Jeane, I'm only 100 pages in but there are a lot of pictures and it's interesting.



message 24082: by Jenna (new)

Jenna | 224 comments Haven't posted here in a long time...been reading though. Good to be back and seeing what everyone is reading.

I'm currently reading Gone With the Wind which I am LOVING! It's my favorite movie and this is my first time reading the book.

I'm also reading My Life in France. Not very far into this one but am liking it so far.


message 24083: by Alayna (new)

Alayna | 78 comments just about to start Hater, very exciting to start this book


message 24084: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Jenna wrote: "Haven't posted here in a long time...been reading though. Good to be back and seeing what everyone is reading.

I'm currently reading Gone With the Wind which I am LOVING! It's my fav...

Enjoy Jenna. It's my overall favorite book and movie of all time.



message 24085: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Jenna wrote: "Haven't posted here in a long time...been reading though. Good to be back and seeing what everyone is reading.

I'm currently reading Gone With the Wind which I am LOVING! It's my fav...

Enjoy Jenna. It's my overall favorite book and movie of all time.



message 24086: by Tory (new)

Tory Hendershot (nghtstlkr64) | 14 comments I'm reading One Second After which I'm really liking. Also Alice I Have Been which is really good so far and Getting Personal.


message 24087: by Jane (new)

Jane | 27 comments I am close to halfway through Skippy Dies and am generally enjoying it. I don't know about "best of 2010," but we'll see... I finished Room right before that and loved it.


message 24088: by Tess (new)

Tess Mertens-Johnson | 1411 comments I love the classics


message 24089: by Dana * (last edited Feb 02, 2011 06:32AM) (new)

Dana * (queenofegypt) Finished:
Chew 1: Taster's Choice, Ex Machina, Vol. 4: March to War, DMZ Vol. 5: The Hidden War, Y: The Last Man Vol. 3: One Small Step and also a manga version of Macbeth Shakespeare's Macbeth: The Manga Edition. I am now reading Grim Reaper End of Days by Steve Alten . It has been slow going to get into it, but i think I am getting interested now.


message 24090: by Maya (last edited Feb 02, 2011 12:51PM) (new)

Maya (mrskitty) | 114 comments Im reading 3 at the moment

1. Living with the Dead (Women of the Otherworld, #9) by Kelley Armstrong
2. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
3. Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1)  by Lisa Gardner


message 24091: by Christy (new)

Christy | 181 comments I just finished Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins. It was pretty good. I love reading books with my daughter. Now I'm reading When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson. I've loved the other two books with the same detective, so I'm pretty sure I'll like this one too.


message 24092: by Brenda (last edited Feb 03, 2011 08:22AM) (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I am listening to the girl who stopped swimming by Joshilyn Jackson today. It is very interesting.


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cazdoll | 48 comments I'm starting Kill Me by Stephen White


message 24094: by Flora (new)

Flora Smith (bookwormflo) Just getting started on Saving Ceecee Honeycutt and so far I really like it.


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Beth Knight (zazaknittycat) | 501 comments I'm reading Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly and I'm just about to begin J.D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski


message 24096: by Anne (new)

Anne I'm reading THE THIRTY NINE STEPS by John Buchan. It should be a quick read and I wanted to finish it before the new Masterpiece Classic version airs on PBS in March.


message 24097: by Tess (new)

Tess Mertens-Johnson | 1411 comments I want to read the JD SaLinger book -looks good


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Patricia | 185 comments I finished A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute and started The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay.


message 24099: by Tad (new)

Tad (tottman) I'm reading The Sherlockian by Graham Moore and Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson.

Next week I'll start Progeny by R.T. Kaelin. After that I hope to pick up A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness.


message 24100: by Linda (new)

Linda | 887 comments I am reading Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell , Heidegger's Glasses, and listening to The Year of Pleasures. Beat the Reaper has its ups and downs. Heidegger's Glasses is pretty intriguing and The Year of Pleasures is quite good.


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