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message 26651: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I started reading The Snow Child last night. It is really holding my attention.


message 26652: by Lori, Super Mod (new)

Lori (tnbbc) | 10621 comments Mod
Swapnil wrote: "I finally took up Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
by Jonathan Safran Foer !!"


Such a great book!!!! Gave me heavy boots...


message 26653: by Maya (new)

Maya (mrskitty) | 114 comments Just started reading Pebble Cove By Mairead O'Driscoll


message 26654: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) So I had about 7 books going and wasn't making significant progress anywhere. Finished two, most of the way through most of the others, zeroed in last couple days on two of them: Bad Luck And Trouble on audio and The Tin Roof Blowdown. Enjoying both but The Tin Roof Blowdown-- well, first of all it's set right after Katrina which is horrific. Second, I recently read a book several books farther in in this series, one in which the main character never once mentioned his daughter- who has always been a main focus. So for him to NEVER mention her makes me think something awful happened. Now I'm reading one of the in-between books I missed- The Tin Roof Blowdown-- and reading every page with my heart in my throat, because the daughter is a character in this one and a psychopath has met her.....


message 26655: by Allison (new)

Allison (sockweasel) | 432 comments Olivia wrote: "Allison wrote: "I'm reading One Day by David Nicholls. I'm about half way through and it's really holding my interest so far."

I LOVED One Day. It is one of my favori..."


That's good to know about the movie, thanks! :)


message 26656: by Allison (new)

Allison (sockweasel) | 432 comments Swapnil wrote: "Lori wrote: "Swapnil wrote: "I finally took up Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
by Jonathan Safran Foer !!"

Such a great book!!!! Gave me heavy boots..."

just started it and absolutely loving ..."


Glad you're liking it! That's one of my favorites!


message 26657: by Allison (new)

Allison (sockweasel) | 432 comments Yesterday I finished One Day by David Nicholls. I liked it. :)

Now I've started Before I Go to Sleep by SJ Watson. I read half of it yesterday, it's a really quick, absorbing read so far.


message 26658: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) Today, I've started reading Songs Of The Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult.


message 26659: by Julia (new)

Julia (goodreadscomjuliap) | 26 comments I just started Invisbile by Lorean McCourtney. She has written several crime books. Her writing is different. The characters are funny and Ivy Malon, the main character in this book, has a curiosity that sometimes gets her into trouble. I've only read about 50 pages, just picked it up this morning, and find it funny very humorous.


message 26660: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Allison wrote: "Yesterday I finished One Day by David Nicholls. I liked it. :)

I'm about 1/3 of the way along and right now I'm not liking Dexter very much. I'll read some more and see if my opinion changes. (Hope it does!)


message 26661: by Allison (new)

Allison (sockweasel) | 432 comments Karen M wrote: "Allison wrote: "Yesterday I finished One Day by David Nicholls. I liked it. :)

I'm about 1/3 of the way along and right now I'm not liking Dexter very much. I'll read some more a..."


Yeah, I wasn't super crazy about Dexter either, which I think was a big reason I didn't like the book as much as I could have. I liked Emma, but didn't connect with anyone tons. Let me know what you think as you get further in. :)


message 26662: by Lynda (new)

Lynda | 14 comments I just finished Grave Peril (LOVE Harry Dresden) and am getting ready to start Catching Fire.


message 26663: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Brenda wrote: "I started reading The Snow Child last night. It is really holding my attention.

I thought this one looked good and I added it to my list a little while back. Glad to see you're liking it so far.



message 26664: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) The Tin Roof Blowdown The Tin Roof Blowdown (Dave Robicheaux, #16) by James Lee Burke . Just finished this and I feel like I just drew breath for the first time in days. The tension was subtle but pervasive!


message 26665: by Jeane (new)

Jeane (icegini) | 4891 comments I finished Assassin's Creed: Renaissance and Very Valentine. I loved both in different ways and same ways. Tomorrow I will start reading Il Principe


message 26666: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I finished The Snow Child this afternoon. I like it. Now I am working on Salting Roses.


message 26667: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Brenda wrote: "I finished The Snow Child this afternoon. I like it. Now I am working on Salting Roses.

Thanks Brenda, I'm looking forward to picking "Snow Child".



message 26668: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I just finished Look Again by Lisa Scottoline , it was a huge disappointment, forgettable characters and horrible ending.

I am about to begin It's Classified by Nicolle Wallace


message 26669: by Betsy (new)

Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Went on an addictive reading binge this weekend and Finished The Stand by Steven King which was absolutely fantastic (I like my vampires scary verus sappy and romantic) and The Peach Keeper which was a fluufy mystical realism novel but well written.


message 26671: by Ann from S.C. (new)

Ann from S.C. | 1395 comments I finished 77 SHAWDOW STREET by Dean Koontz and it was ok. Not as good as all of his others. Now I am reading KILL ME IF YOU CAN by James Patterson.


message 26672: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I am curling up this A.M. with Salting Roses.


message 26673: by Lis (new)

Lis (lazyseagull) Finished Storm Front by Jim Butcher, loved it and plan to continue the series.

Starting Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre, at long last.


message 26674: by Paula (new)

Paula (paularo) | 48 comments I am caught in a Georgette Heyer mystery vortex:) Currently reading Death in the Stocks. Starting Banned for Life tomorrow!


message 26675: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I just finished One Day, didn't like it.

I'm still working on the last Harry Potter and for fun I am A Regency Holiday. After One Day I need a real romance! LOL


message 26676: by Claire (new)

Claire (clairebear8) | 514 comments I just finished 77 Shadow Street, which was pretty good, and have now started on Reunion by Karen Kingsbury.


message 26677: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I just finished It's Classified, lets just say I threw it across the room.

I am about to begin Testimony


message 26678: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I finished reading Songs Of The Humpback Whale last night and it was awful. Today I've started reading All We Know of Heaven by Jacquelyn Mitchard.


message 26679: by Julia (new)

Julia (goodreadscomjuliap) | 26 comments I just finished Invisible last night and started reading Home Front by Kristian Hannah.


message 26680: by Allison (new)

Allison (sockweasel) | 432 comments I recently finished Before I Go to Sleep by SJ Watson, and I quite enjoyed it. It was a really quick read, and it held my interest the whole time.

Now I'm starting Chocolat by Joanne Harris. :)


message 26681: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I just finished or should I say did'nt - The Memory of Water by Karen White , it was not interesting enough for me.


message 26682: by tiasreads (new)

tiasreads Julia wrote: "I just finished Invisible last night and started reading Home Front by Kristian Hannah."

Julia, let us know how Home Front goes- I've been really anticipating it.

I finished Only Time Will Tell, the first of a new trilogy, and A Letter of Mary, which was the third in the wonderful Mary Russell series. Both were good reads. I started The Moor last night.


message 26683: by Maya (new)

Maya (mrskitty) | 114 comments Just finished reading Pebble Cove By Mairead O'Driscoll and I just started The Death of Dalziel By Reginald Hill


message 26684: by Lis (new)

Lis (lazyseagull) I set aside Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy-- couldn't get into it.

Now I'm reading Crime and Punishment and loving it!


message 26685: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've just began reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King today.


message 26686: by Candy (new)

Candy | 48 comments The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston


message 26687: by Julia (new)

Julia (goodreadscomjuliap) | 26 comments I finshed Home Front By Kristin Hannah and have to say it is my favorite of all of Ms. Hannah's book. There are just to many wonderful adjectives thst best describe her book. The story about our men and women of the arm forces was intriguing and well written.

We need more books that cover this topic and give priase to those who leave their families, home and friends to protect US and our country.

To Kristin Hannah I take my hat off and give her a very big Thank You and praise for the book. I have read most of her books, however this nis my favorite.


message 26688: by Patty (new)

Patty just finished Macbeth and I'm still speechless. Great if not the greatest play I've read. Need to find something darker and stronger for next ...


message 26689: by Caity (new)

Caity (adivineeternity) I just finished reading Room and thought it was fantastic. The narrative voice she chose made it so much sadder than if it had been written third person or as an adult or something. Very heartbreaking to think of how Jack must have been warped from the first five years of his life.

Now I'm probably going to read The Art of Racing in the Rain, which I am really looking forward to. I've also slowly been working my way through The Wake of Forgiveness, but it's not as gripping as what I usually read. Most likely going to start a Harry Potter reread soon... Mildly obsessed with that series.


message 26690: by Midge (new)

Midge I just started The Ballad of Tom Dooley, will see how it goes. If I like it will probable read other books by the author Sharyn McCrumb, this is my first by her.


message 26691: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments I just finished the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which was wonderful and sad that it's the last book. I've started Angela's Ashes which has grabbed me from page one and am a ways into Margaret's Ark which is a bit different but interesting.


message 26692: by Caity (new)

Caity (adivineeternity) Ahem. By soon, I clearly meant I would start rereading the first Harry Potter tonight. :-)

I'm pretty much an addict.


message 26693: by tiasreads (new)

tiasreads The Moor was really good, the Mary Russell series is reliable fun. Now I'm reading As Time Goes By, which continues the story of the movie Casablanca.


message 26694: by Emma (new)

Emma | 100 comments Currently reading The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag (A Flavia de Luce Mystery #2) by Alan Bradley and enjoying just as much as I did the first installment. This is a series that I will hopefully follow until the end (provided it doesn't take a dastardly turn and become dreadful). I have heard mixed reviews about Flavia de Luce, but am glad that a free copy presented itself to me or I probably wouldn't have read it. So glad I did!


message 26695: by Yuliya (new)

Yuliya (yuliyalovestoread) | 1685 comments Just finished Moby-Dick byHerman Melville - It' was really hard reading - it is brilliant documentary, but so hard to go throw if treat it as fiction work.... But I glad I did it.
now will look at my downloaded books to find something easy to read


message 26696: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments I'm just starting The Last Coyote (Harry Bosch, #4) by Michael Connelly . I love Bosch.


message 26697: by Ami (new)

Ami E. Bowen (skayda) | 26 comments Well, I just finished reading Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler's "The Future of Us" and since I recently read one of Mackler's other books "The Earth, My Butt And Other Round Things" (or similar to that title), I figured why not do the same for Jay Asher and so now I am halfway through "Thirteen Reasons Why" which, being the sister of a young man who took his own life, is a very difficult read for me but other than that, it's not a bad "pretty (insert race here) kids with problems" read.

What I am absolutely looking forward to is the release date for the sequel to Lauren Oliver's "Delirium", "Pandemonium" which is out tomorrow!! Can't wait!!


message 26698: by Julia (new)

Julia (goodreadscomjuliap) | 26 comments It's rare for me not to finish a book. I had started American Gods. It was our March read and could not get into the book. So, I'm starting Island of Blue Dolphin by Scott Odell.


message 26699: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 212 comments Ami wrote: "Well, I just finished reading Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler's "The Future of Us" and since I recently read one of Mackler's other books "The Earth, My Butt And Other Round Things" (or similar to th..."

I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Thirteen Reasons Why must be very hard for you. I read it this summer and could not put it down, but I still can't decide if that was a good thing or not. It reminded me of a multi-car wreck, you can't look away but you really don't want to see. I am still haunted by that book. I hope that it doesn't open old wounds for you.


message 26700: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Klaassen (librarymom23) I am working on Chasing Mona Lisa. I am enjoying this book.


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