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message 26451: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I just finished
The Sonderberg Case by Elie Wiesel , it was forgettable and let me down greatly. I don`t know what it is but I am starting to check out dull books, is my expectation that high? I hope the next one is good.

I am about to begin The Cure for Modern Life A Novel by Lisa Tucker .


message 26452: by Scott (new)

Scott | 257 comments I finished 11/22/63 over the weekend. I really enjoyed it. I was really worried after reading some reviews.

Then I started The Night Circus.


message 26453: by Lora (new)

Lora (apostot) I just finished The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern , and now I'm reading Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse , The Pursuit Of Love by Nancy Mitford , The Sea-Hawk (Vintage Classics) by Rafael Sabatini , Million Dollar Baby (A Marjorie McClelland Mystery, #1) by Amy Patricia Meade and An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray


message 26454: by Wendy (new)

Wendy Barlow | 101 comments just finished Hellucination and started Devils Lair by David Wiseheart. Still reading A Game of Thrones.


message 26455: by LindaD (new)

LindaD (freedom333) | 253 comments Moloka'i and The war of the end of the world(1001 book) are 2 of the main reads right now.


message 26456: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Katherine wrote: "I just started reading Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk for my "real world" book club (vice online book club.) Enjoying it so far - only about a quarter of the way in. I had never heard of this ..."

This was made into a movie with Natalie Wood and Gene Kelly. I recall the book and the movie were both pretty good.


message 26457: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I'm reading Better Off Wed which is a cozy mystery and I'm about to start The Dead Saint which is a thriller/mystery.


message 26458: by Ann from S.C. (new)

Ann from S.C. | 1395 comments I just finished SACRED HEARTS by Sarah Dunant and KILL ALEX CROSS by James Patterson and enjoyed both of them. Now am resding THE LITIGATORS by John Grishom and really enjoying it.


message 26459: by Lee (new)

Lee I'm trying to read "Dawnthief" by James Barclay, but I'm finding it badly written and can't get past chapter 6. But I'll keep trying.

In the meantime, I read "Leviathan" by Scott Westerfeld and loved it!


message 26460: by Jane (new)

Jane | 221 comments Started The Man in my Basement by Walter Mosley then got obsessed with my new Kindle.


message 26461: by Lis (last edited Jan 24, 2012 06:13PM) (new)

Lis (lazyseagull)
Lee said, "In the meantime, I read "Leviathan" by Scott Westerfeld and loved it!"


Ooh, that's a great YA favorite of mine. Glad to see you enjoyed it c:

I've just picked up Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino and The Great Book of Amber (forgot author name).
They both look excellent.


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Emilly R (rosario0829e) | 198 comments I am reading "SONGS IN ORDINARY TIME" BY MARY MCGARRY MORRIS


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Anne  (Booklady) Molinarolo (wwwgoodreadscomAnneMolinarolo) | 164 comments I'm reading Ratking by Michael Dibdin


message 26464: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments I've just started Open Season (Joe Gunther Mysteries) by Archer Mayor


message 26465: by Soad (new)

Soad (jumping_crickets) | 98 comments im reading Dove Season by Johnny Shaw this book is a total guy book so i recommend it to eveyone


message 26466: by tiasreads (last edited Jan 25, 2012 02:01AM) (new)

tiasreads I just finished My Lucky Life in and Out of Show Business. The writing lacked polish, but I enjoyed his reminiscing.


message 26467: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I started last night, The Look of Love: A Piper Donovan Mystery. I was in the mood for a mystery.


message 26468: by Rayna (new)

Rayna  (Poindextrix) (poindextrix) | 73 comments I'm currently reading We, the Drowned, Kafka on the Shore, and Our Mutual Friend.

I kind of want to read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close again before I go see the movie, but I have a feeling that I'll have an incredibly difficult time getting my hands on a library copy right now.

I also want to re-read the Hunger Games trilogy before the movie comes out next month (I'm so excited).


message 26469: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Jane wrote: "Started The Man in my Basement by Walter Mosley then got obsessed with my new Kindle."

I understand the Kindle obsession. I'm finding I love my Kindle almost more than paper books. I enjoy letting it read to me while I cook or clean. 8=)


message 26470: by Lori, Super Mod (new)

Lori (tnbbc) | 10621 comments Mod
Rayna wrote: "I'm currently reading We, the Drowned, ."

Rayna, how is We, the Drowned? I just got a copy of that for christmas and think it sounds amazing!

I am reading Spaceman Blues: A Love Song, started it yesterday and I have a little less than 60 pages to go... it was really strange and slow to start but it's finally started to pick up. I had no idea where the darn thing was going at first....

I am also still (yes still) listening to the audio for Couch - the reason this is taking forever is because it's on my phone, and I only listen to it in my car through the av in/out.. so if I dont have the car on my way to work, i dont get to listen it :(


message 26471: by Rayna (new)

Rayna  (Poindextrix) (poindextrix) | 73 comments Lori, We, the Drowned is taking me a while since I've been reading it on and off, but I like it. There are a few bits where I find the identity of the narrator confusing, but it might be a fluke of the translation? It's still pretty good though. I'll let you know about my thoughts when I finish it.

Can anyone recommend any good books about the Kennedy assassination? I've decided I want to read 11/22/63, but I feel like I should learn more about what actually happened before I read a "what if" book.


message 26472: by Sharon (new)

Sharon | 7 comments I'm reading John Adams, and the Girl Who Played With Fire. John Adams is a slow go for me but very interesting. The Girl....is exciting reading.


message 26473: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I'm reading The Dead Saint and it's a good read, mystery and murder.


message 26474: by Gary (new)

Gary R | 117 comments I have just started State of Wonder by Ann Patchett by Ann Patchett.


message 26475: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks .


message 26476: by Yuliya (new)

Yuliya (yuliyalovestoread) | 1685 comments The Rose of Sebastopol and I actually really like it
finsihing on of the about Alex Cross ( by J Patterson)books
and catch up old months group reading Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, like that too, even footbinding description horrify me


message 26477: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Finished Murder by Mocha Murder by Mocha (Coffeehouse Mystery, #10) by Cleo Coyle and Tripwire Tripwire (Jack Reacher, #3) by Lee Child . Started The Tin Roof Blowdown The Tin Roof Blowdown (Dave Robicheaux, #16) by James Lee Burke , Die Trying Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2) by Lee Child and Death At Wentwater Court Death At Wentwater Court (Daisy Dalrymple, #1) by Carola Dunn along with the other four I'm working on.

The Red Queen The Red Queen (The Cousins' War, #2) by Philippa Gregory is getting better. Now, bearing in mind that my exposure to what historians call "primary sources" is ZERO, I'm wondering if the sort of feminist interior reactions the main character is having about being parceled off to husband after husband without her consent would actually have occurred, or if they are a way to ensure the modern audience can identify with her and respect her.


message 26478: by Michael (last edited Jan 27, 2012 05:13PM) (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I am currently reading Matrimonyby Joshua Henkin.


message 26479: by tiasreads (new)

tiasreads I'm reading Kane and Abel. So far, so good.


message 26480: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Suzanne C wrote: "I'm reading Kane and Abel. So far, so good.

I really liked this one Suzanne, glad you're enjoying it too.



message 26481: by Chad (new)

Chad | 22 comments I'm reading The Borrower. Last 80 pages or so, and though I am simpatico with the authors political views to a certain extent, I am curious to see how or if she redeems her narrator or if she lets her off the hook. Trying to read 2011 books that got some press last year. This is better than avg. but not amazing. This is mostly because I feel like the author's moral and political views are the main reason for this plot. I do like all the chapter names and literary illusions since the main character is a librarian. That is what drew me in the first place.


message 26482: by Lis (new)

Lis (lazyseagull) I've taken a gander into The Book of Amber by Robert Zelazney. It's really gripping, I'd definitely recommend it as a nice and juicy long read to any high fantasy fans.


message 26483: by Tess (new)

Tess Mertens-Johnson | 1411 comments I am almost done with State of Wonder. Slow moving in the beginning, but good topic. Love to hear what you think when you are done


message 26484: by Linda (new)

Linda | 887 comments Just finished listening to The Watch That Ends The Night Voices From The Titanic by Allan Wolf . Gave it a 5. Unbelievably well done! Simply fascinating. Nuf said.


message 26485: by Adrienna (new)

Adrienna (adriennaturner) Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward
"Bread for the Day 2012" and other books I am working on this week.


message 26486: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I'm starting a new one, Scorpio Rising by Monique Domovitch

Scorpio Rising (The Scorpio Series, #1) by Monique Domovitch


message 26488: by Gitte (new)

Gitte (gittetofte) I started The Help yesterday - so far I like it.


message 26489: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I am bouncing between three books right now. I hope to finish at least two of them this week.


message 26490: by Jane (new)

Jane | 221 comments Just finished a great time travel fantasy The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack. It's a "steampunk" story. That is a descriptive term I've never heard but that's what the reviewers call it!


message 26491: by Libbie Hawker (new)

Libbie Hawker (L.M. Ironside) (lmironside) | 15 comments I am reading Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. HOLY CRAP, SO AMAZING!!! It's been a couple of years since I read a book that I knew within the first few pages would forever be on my All-Time Greats list, but this is definitely one!

I very strongly recommend it, particularly if you are a nature lover!


message 26492: by Claire (new)

Claire (clairebear8) | 514 comments Rayna wrote: "Lori, We, the Drowned is taking me a while since I've been reading it on and off, but I like it. There are a few bits where I find the identity of the narrator confusing, but it might be a fluke of..."

Hi Rayna - If you google "books about kennedy assassination" there are several sites - some on Amazon.com. Good luck! I have the S. King book on my TBR list, and am looking forward to reading it.


message 26493: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I just finished Matrimony by Joshua Henkin , the book exceeded my expectations, love the character development and fell in love with all of them. I love how amicable the relationships were and how it passed over time.

I am about to begin Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit-Led Prophet (Leaders and Witnesses) by Richard L. Deats .


message 26494: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments I'm reading A Crack in Forever by Jeannie Brewer


message 26495: by Lori (new)

Lori Goldstein One Book I am reading: Then Again by Diane Keaton


message 26496: by Wendy (last edited Jan 30, 2012 03:19PM) (new)

Wendy (wennie_s) | 15 comments I'm reading Black Hills, by Nora Roberts. First book of hers that I've read. Black Hills by Nora Roberts


message 26497: by tiasreads (new)

tiasreads I just finished The Wishing Jar: A Novel, not the best book I've ever read. Now I'm enjoying Jane Austen's Persuasion.


message 26499: by Khairu (new)

Khairu | 2 comments M reading "Crescendo" by Becca Firtzpatrick
www.khairusworld.blogspot.com


message 26500: by Lis (new)

Lis (lazyseagull) I just finished The Fault in our Stars by John Green. Okay, I'm guilty of having a case of the weepy sniffles at the end of the book.
I just picked up House of Leaves and Daughter of Smoke and Bone from the library. Woohoo!


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