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[Clara]

I am now reading [book:The Soldier's Wife|10518423. I am only on chapter 7. I am waiting for it to get me interested. I have heard good reviews about it. I really hope it....

[Clara]

Patricia wrote: "Yesterday, I started reading The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. It's pretty interesting. It interweaves two stories. One is about Brigham Young's 19th wife, who breaks away from the Mormon religio..."

I have the book Freedom, but it is so big that it scares me. Another book that I find too much to handle is The Historian. I have them both on my bookshelf. I am thinking about swapping them cause I don't think I will read them unless I find them in audio...

[Susanna]

Clara wrote: "I have the book Freedom, but it is so big that it scares me. Another book that I find too much to handle is The Historian. I have them both on my bookshelf. I am thinking about swapping them cause I don't think I will read them unless I find them in audio..."

I didn't care for The Historian much. I just couldn't get into it at all.

[Glenda]

Patricia wrote: "I finished Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and started House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III."

I read House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III several years ago and enjoyed it very much.

[Mafi]

I'm reading by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Emilly R]

I am reading Gap Creek by Robert Morgan.It was difficult reading chapter 7 where she is pregnant and he hit her and she apologized.

[Emilly R]

Heather L wrote: "Happy reading, Renee!

Finished To the Lighthouse last night and started Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost."

[Venuskitten]

I am reading How to Live: Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell Highly recommended

[Kristi]

Glenda wrote: "Two days ago I sat down to read Room by Emma Donoghue. I read about 20 pages of it and I was so depressed I had to put it down. I'm sure it has a lot to do with my s..."

I think we've all been there before. Kudos to you for realizing it, stepping back, and trying something else. I often don't do that, and then feel guilty bc I know my "attitude" probably factored into myself not enjoying it as much as I would have otherwise. Hopefully you'll be able to come back later and enjoy it more.

[Karen M]

Emilly wrote: "I am reading Gap Creek by Robert Morgan.It was difficult reading chapter 7 where she is pregnant and he hit her and she apologized."

I have a used copy on order. Waiting for my shipment to arrive. I loved Cold Mountain and Gap Creek : The Story Of A Marriage was kindly recommended to me as a smiliar read.

I'm still reading The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood and just started Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend.

[Glenda]

Kristi wrote: "Glenda wrote: "Two days ago I sat down to read Room by Emma Donoghue. I read about 20 pages of it and I was so depressed I had to put it down. I'm sure it has a lot ..."

Kristi, you are absolutely right about attitude at the time of reading. I have thought about this a lot due to the fact that I hardly ever quit reading a book unless it is just terrible. I realized that I had been following the Casey Anthony trial very closely and was heartbroken about that entire situation. Also, I have a precious little grandson who is almost 3 years old and I found myself thinking about him and getting very sad.

Sorry if this is a ramble, but I'm glad I finally realized it and maybe I will finish Room later and maybe I won't.

[Glenda]

I just finished One for the Money by Janet Evanovich. I think everyone except me has read this series, at least a few books from it, but I am just now starting. The book was delightful and just what I needed.

I have now started Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. I'm only about 4% into it but it promises to be a good one for me.

[Allison]

I just finished Empire Falls by Richard Russo, which I thought was not great. It is soooo slow and I felt like I was dragging myself kicking and screaming through the whole thing. Blah!

Now I'm starting Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

[Allison]

Susanna wrote: "Ender's Game was AWESOME! Maybe I'll get to read the rest of the series one day. Next, I'm going to re-read my first ever King, Carrie."

Glad to hear you liked it, Susanna! :) Hope you like reading your first King!

[Susanna]

Allison wrote: "Glad to hear you liked it, Susanna! :) Hope you like reading your first King!"

I hope you like Ender's Game, too!

I'm actually reading my first King for the second time. When I first read Carrie, I was 11 years old. If you've read it, you probably have an idea what kind of an impact it had on me. It certainly hasn't lost its power in these 14 years between readings.

[Allison]

Susanna wrote: "Allison wrote: "Glad to hear you liked it, Susanna! :) Hope you like reading your first King!"

I hope you like Ender's Game, too!

I'm actually reading my first King for the second time. When I fi..."

Thanks, Susanna!

Omg, I can't believe you read Carrie when you were 11. O.O I hope your second reading is less intense!

[Beth]

I'm currently reading The Red Tent , a book that's been recommended to me by many and has been on my TBR list for awhile, and I'm finally getting around to it. So far, I've found it fascinating!

Prior to that, I caught up on some mysteries on my pile, the genre I most frequently read since I write them, too. I've read the following in July and recommend them all, though they all have very different tones:
Lucky You
Death and the Lit Chick: A St. Just Mystery
Below Zero

[Susanna]

I'm about to start The Quiet American by Graham Greene.

[Mafi]

I'm reading by José Rodrigues dos Santos

[Brenda]

I am listening to The Island and working of reading Friendship Bread.

[Flora]

I just finished One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd which I really liked altho the ending was pretty violent which was kinda expected considering the time frame. I'm almost finished with Three Musketeers just another 100 pages. I'll be glad when its done and over with. I'm just now starting Titus Groan and not really sure what to expect from this one.

[Emilly R]

I just finished reading "Gap Creek" by Robert Morgan,i already miss the characters like :Julie,Hank ,and even ma Richards.

[Karen M]

Flora wrote: "I just finished One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd which I really liked altho the ending was pretty violent which was kinda expected considering the time frame. I'm alm..."

You know there are two more books in the series. I have the combined volume, The Gormenghast Novels: Titus Groan/Gormenghast/Titus Alone(1168 pages) of all three and I've been looking at it on the TBR shelf for several years. (sigh) I don't think I'm ready to make that commitment but I guess I could tackle it one book at a time, maybe. Enjoy!

[Alex]

Susanna wrote: "I'm about to start The Quiet American by Graham Greene."

I loved the movie, bought the book soon after seeing it, and it has stared at me (quietly) unread on my shelf for years since then. One day, I read!

[Alex]

I'm reading the serialized Roberto Bolano story from The Paris Review (part 2 of 4 in current issue, which also has great interviews if you like fantasy/futurist stuff), and I'm reading The Skating Rink. You could say that I'm reading Bolano.

[Kristi]

@Glenda: I'm glad you were able to find something fun to enjoy. I can definitely see where "Room" would be difficult after that Anthony trial.

[Linda]

Glenda wrote: "I just finished One for the Money by Janet Evanovich. I think everyone except me has read this series, at least a few books from it, but I am just now starting. The book..."

I have read almost all of this series. They are all good; I think because she doesn't just crank them out- Sometimes it seems like ages between books.

I also read Crooked Letter,Crooked Letter. It was good and certainly held my interest but also predictable (but most in this genre are)

[Linda]

Allison wrote: "I just finished Empire Falls by Richard Russo, which I thought was not great. It is soooo slow and I felt like I was dragging myself kicking and screaming through the whole thing. Bla..."

Agree and as a result I hesitate to read him again. Does anyone know if this is typical for this author?

[Susanna]

Alex wrote: "Susanna wrote: "I'm about to start The Quiet American by Graham Greene."

I loved the movie, bought the book soon after seeing it, and it has stared at me (quietly) unread on my shelf for years since then. One day, I read!"

The old one or the new one? I'm planning to watch the old movie after reading the book. Caine and Fraser just don't call out to me. I'm only about 40 pages in but so far I'm intrigued and hesitant. I didn't expect to love it but I'm pleasantly surprised so far.

[Scott]

Finished Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Now I'm going to read The Beach.

[Claire]

I am still reading Mockingjay - its a pretty quick read and good so far. Next up is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, which I read about in our local newspaper (book review) and went out and bought. Hopefully it will be good. It looks like a very different sort of book, with vintage pictures that are supposedly important to the telling of the story.

[Glenda]

Kristi wrote: "@Glenda: I'm glad you were able to find something fun to enjoy. I can definitely see where "Room" would be difficult after that Anthony trial."

Yes, I've decided to shelve Room for the time being. I am particularly sensitive to abuse of children, especially around that age, right now for some reason. I'll stick with some light reading until I feel better.

[Glenda]

Beth wrote: "I'm currently reading The Red Tent, a book that's been recommended to me by many and has been on my TBR list for awhile, and I'm finally getting around to i..."

Beth, I hope I haven't replied to this earlier but is a fantastic book. I read it several years ago and it is still with me.

[Alex]

Susanna wrote: "Alex wrote: "Susanna wrote: "I'm about to start The Quiet American by Graham Greene."

I loved the movie, bought the book soon after seeing it, and it has stared at me (quietly) unread on my shelf ..."

Susanna, The newer one--it's great. Michael Caine is excellent (he's a bit over the hill, but he could play Cyrus Duffleman better than most) and that other guy (Fraser?) perfectly captures the innocent American out to improve the world. . . and possibly, Gong Li is also in it? I'd like to see the old one, too. Happy reading.

[Andrea]

I'm reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman and it is not going as fast as I thought it would. So far it is okay.

[Gitte]

Scott wrote: "Finished Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Now I'm going to read The Beach."

I really enjoyed The Beach, Scott! Hope you'll like it.

[Scott]

I'm only about 40 pages in but am really enjoying it so far.

[Susanna]

I just finished The Quiet American and was pleasantly surprised. There was something in Greene's style that appealed to me. I'll definitely be reading more of his work.

Next I'll be reading one of King's Bachman books, The Long Walk .

[Allison]

Linda wrote: "Allison wrote: "I just finished Empire Falls by Richard Russo, which I thought was not great. It is soooo slow and I felt like I was dragging myself kicking and screaming through the ..."

Linda- That's a good question. I'm definitely not excited to pick up another of his is this is typical, but it'd be interesting to hear if his other books are better.

[Sheila]

Claire wrote: "I am still reading Mockingjay - its a pretty quick read and good so far. Next up is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, which I read about in our local news..."

I LOVED Miss Peregrines! Its a great easy read that will keep you hooked! Enjoy :)

[Sheila]

Glenda wrote: "Kristi wrote: "@Glenda: I'm glad you were able to find something fun to enjoy. I can definitely see where "Room" would be difficult after that Anthony trial."

Yes, I've decided to shelve Room fo..."

I read the reviews of Room and was convinced that I would 'like' it (or at least as much as you can like something that horrific), but I hated it. I dont remember having such strong feelings of dislike as I had for this one......then again, based on the reviews I am in the minority on that one

[Sheila]

I am getting ready to start The Kitchen House for my work book club, looks really good

[Becca]

I'm quarter of the way through A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow: 1. I'm really enjoying it a lot more than the second book. I'm so happy the Game of Thrones series started on tv otherwise I would not have known that this series existed! Loving it and a kind of fantasy novel that I enjoy.

[Flora]

I'm about 2/3 thru Garden Spells which I really like. And I'm still trying to get into Titus Groan

[Lisa]

I just finished Oregon Experiment which was not good. So many things happened in the book that were so unbelievable.

I did read Art of Fielding which is an Amazing Debut novel about baseball (which I hate). A must read!

[Cate (The Professional Fangirl)]

I recently finished: ARC and here's my review http://wp.me/p1CKWU-7E

Now reading: and .

[Brenda]

I am still listening to The Island, and I finished reading A Soft Place to Land. I am working on finishing Friendship Bread.

[Ioana]

Sheila wrote: "I am getting ready to start The Kitchen House for my work book club, looks really good"

Sheila,
The Kitchen House is a great book, hope you'll like it as much as I did. Happy reading.

[Claire]

Sheila wrote: "Claire wrote: "I am still reading Mockingjay - its a pretty quick read and good so far. Next up is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, which I read about in..."

ooh, good, thanks for the feedback, Sheila! Now I'm really looking forward to it.

[Dana *]

I just finished Sleep Toward Heaven which was a touching look at the life of a few people, including an inmate, involved in a tragic crime. Several points of view, each player has a profound yet unknown affect on the others.
Recommend.