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Kehinde wrote: "just started Atonement by Ian McEwan and I feel like it drags in some places but gonna keep on reading.. a lot of people say it picks up in the middle so we'll see.. other than that it's a beautifu..."

Its a great book. McEwan is an amazing writer. Hang in there - its worth it.

[Patricia]

I finished Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Next up is Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean by Hilary Liftin.

[Danie]

I'm currently reading Water for Elephants. Has anyone else read it? How did you like it?

[Kathy]

I loved Water for Elephants! It's one of my favorites and I know I will read it again at some point.

I'm reading Lady in Waiting: A Novel
It's an interesting look at the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey.

[Allison]

I loved Water For Elephants too- definitely a favorite. Hope you like it, Danie! :)

[Allison]

Patricia wrote: "I finished Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Next up is Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean by Hilary Liftin."

How was Little Bee? I've seen it around, and wondered how it was.

[Katherine]

"Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua
"Midnight Ride" Hapka (Juvenile fiction based on National Treasure films)
"Call Me Irresistible" Susan Elizabeth Phillips

I always several books going at a time.

[Patricia]

Allison wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Next up is Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean by Hilary Liftin."

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I enjoyed Little Bee. The characters and storyline were both interesting. I'd recommend it.

[Allison]

Patricia wrote: "Allison wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I finished Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Next up is Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean by Hil..."

Good to hear you liked it! :) Thanks for the recommendation.

[Tess]

I did - loved it. Hope the movie does it justice

[Paula]

I also loved "Water for Elephants". I'm looking forward to the movie now. I wasn't before but I think it's been long enough that I read the book that it will be ok. (I hope).

[Scott]

I finished Duma Key yesterday. I thought this was an excellent book from King.

Then I started reading Storm Front.

[Claire]

I just finished The Hunger Games and am starting Catching Fire.

[Linda]

Finished The Master Butcher's Singing Club. Excellent read - 4.5. Highly recommend it.

[Flora]

I finished Faerie Wars and thought it was ok but a bit predictable. I'm almost finished with The Meaning of Night: A Confession as well as still reading Tipping the Velvet

[Clara]

Chantelle wrote: "I'm reading and loving it. I can't believe I've never read it! I just finished and I loved it so much that I want to read the rest of her books.

[Clara]

Diana wrote: "the forgotten garden by kate morton. not a big fan of switching narratives, but the story is intriguing enough to keep me turning the pages."

I enjoyed reading that book. You're right about the switching.. but it is worth it.

[Clara]

Courtney wrote: "just finishing up Water for Elephants and then moving on to Wally Lamb's I know this much is true...so long, but hopefully worth it!"

I am now reading Water for Elephants. I like it so far even though I am not too crazy about the circus.

[Clara]

Danie wrote: "I'm currently reading Water for Elephants. Has anyone else read it? How did you like it?"

I am now reading "Water for Elephant." I am not too excited about it. So far it a good read.

[Patricia]

I finished Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean by Hilary Liftin. Next up is A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey.

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I'm reading Steven King's Cell. As the author of an asteroid-impact novel, Regolith, I enjoy doomsday scenarios.

[Casey]

I just finished Water for Elephants and am now starting Gone with the Wind. I'm really excited to read it. It seems like a daunting task since it's so long, but everyone tells me it goes so fast and that it's one of the best books they have read. I'm also into reading about the South at the moment. Before I read Water for Elephants I was reading two books about the Civil War.

[Sandy]

I am reading Discovery of Withches, not too sure about this book, I think if you don't know history of so called "witches" a person could get lost in this book.

[Mary]

I am also reading Water for Elephants. It's been in my TBR pile forever but promised a friend I'd read it so we could go see the movie.

[Alayna]

currently reading The Collector by John Fowles

[Rosabelle]

I'm currently reading . Halfway through and in the boring part.. hope it gets better soon..

[Tia]

I am reading Emily and Einsteing by Linda Francis Lee.

[Susan (NY)]

Mary wrote: "I am also reading Water for Elephants. It's been in my TBR pile forever but promised a friend I'd read it so we could go see the movie."

I loved that book, Mary. Can't wait to see the movie, hope it's as good as the book!

[Maria]

Rosabelle wrote: "I'm currently reading . Halfway through and in the boring part.. hope it gets better soon.."

this was a fantastic book. keep at it, it's worth it.

[Rosabelle]

Thanks Maria.. I'm sticking with this book..

[Allison]

Tia wrote: "I am reading Emily and Einsteing by Linda Francis Lee."

How are you liking it, Tia? I remember seeing it in the First Reads giveaways, and it looked really cute.

[Lillie]

Just started Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and The 13 1/2 lives of Captain Bluebeard. Both huge books (846 pages & 703 pages) but they are fun.

[Alisha Marie]

I'm reading The Peach Keeper and so far I'm really liking it. Not as much as Garden Spells, but way more than The Girl Who Chased the Moon.

[Rebecca]

I have finished Outlander Wicked Lovely The Girl Who Played with Fire Fire Me Up
I am currently reading The Virgin's Lover and Lover Revealed

[SweetPea]

Casey wrote: "I just finished Water for Elephants and am now starting Gone with the Wind. I'm really excited to read it. It seems like a daunting task since it's so long, but everyone tells me it goes so fast an..."

Casey - you should enjoy Gone with the Wind. I read it when I was young and really enjoyed it - it really conveys a feeling of being there so with your recent reading on the Civil War it should be really interesting. I added GWTW to my TBR list about a month ago as I had been reminded how good it was and wanted to experience again. Let us know how you like it!

[Patricia]

I finished A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey. A definite 5-star read for me!

Next I'll be reading The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood.

[Tad]

I'm reading Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn and Embedded by Dan Abnett. Very different types of books but both quite enjoyable so far.

[Flora]

I finished The Meaning of Night: A Confession and was kinda disappointed. I expected it to be much better. I also finshed Tipping the Velvet which I loved. It got a rare 5 stars.

I think I'm gonna start The Wise Man's Fear

[Maria]

i finished Fools Rush In yesterday. nothing spectacular, but a decent read. i picked up that along with The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie and The Woman in White for a total of $3 at our library book sale, so i'm ok with that.

i'm still plugging away at Child 44. i like it, and i like the writing, but it just is a bit too heavy for me right now. i'm debating on renewing it for 3 more weeks to keep at it or just return it and try again another time.

[Clara]

Everyone seems to love Water for Elephants. Why am I struggling with it?

[Sylvain]

Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the group and this is my first post.
I wanted to introduce myself and say hello.

I'm stuck in the past, I think, because I'm currently reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." It seems like many people have already moved on from that book to it's sequels ... but I'm enjoying it.

I'm intrigued by the reading list for April - I haven't heard of any of the books listed. When I researched this club it was clear to me that my reading horizons would be broadened. So thank you for that and thank you for the April choices.

All the best,
SR

[Mark]

I'm currently on The Best Laid Plans, Scarlet, and the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. (Gotta keep that brain burning!)

[Sylvain]

Mark wrote: "I'm currently on The Best Laid Plans, Scarlet, and the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. (Gotta keep that brain burning!)"

Hi Mark,
I read MA's "Meditations." It's a great read. I found a lot of its elements when I re-watched the film "Gladiator," with Russell Crowe. I think Tony Scott and Crowe purposely included some of those ideas in the dialogue.
All best,
SR

[Allison]

Sylvain wrote: "Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the group and this is my first post.
I wanted to introduce myself and say hello.

I'm stuck in the past, I think, because I'm currently reading "The Girl with the Dragon ..."

Welcome to the group! :) I just recently read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and it's sequels- loved them! :) Enjoy you enjoy them.

That is my favorite thing about this group- hearing about books I wouldn't have otherwise heard of. :) There are so many of my favorite books that I found out about through this group. Hope you enjoy it here!

[Jeane]

After having finsihed Stieg Larsson's books I started a book about Mussolini to relax my mind a bit. The serie was a rollercoaster for my brain!

[Meg]

Clara wrote: "Everyone seems to love Water for Elephants. Why am I struggling with it?"

Hey, Clara. I must be a misfit too. I read that book last year and struggled the whole way through. It will definitely not be on my list of books to revisit anytime soon. My mother and sister both loved it though. Maybe with the new movie coming out I'll find I can enjoy it more after seeing a film version? (yeah, right. When does that ever work out?)

Anyway - hello to all. I'm new this month and looking forward to the new book ideas. I am currently reading:

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
A Concise History of the Catholic Church by Thomas Bokenkotter
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
and
The Ditchdigger's Daughter by Yvonne S. Thornton

I have this problem, see, with reading too many books at one time...

[A]

Rosabelle wrote: "I'm currently reading . Halfway through and in the boring part.. hope it gets better soon.."

Honestly, it doesn't get much better.

[Jack]

I've just finished reading and right now moving on to

[Dara]

Just finished by Kristin Hannah and loved it!!!

Today I started by Jodi Picoult.

[Sylvain]

Allison wrote: "Sylvain wrote: "Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the group and this is my first post.
I wanted to introduce myself and say hello.

I'm stuck in the past, I think, because I'm currently reading "The Girl ..."

Hello Allison and Jeane,
It's good to meet you.

I'm wondering if you (or others?) are reading one of the 3 books recommended for April? I'm ordering "The Ghost Trap" based on Lori's review. It sounds interesting.

All best,
SR