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message 27051: by Karen M (last edited Apr 25, 2012 02:26PM) (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Decided to start Angels and Demons today. First I read The Da Vinci Code because someone I worked with had just started reading it and wanted someone to discuss it with them. This same person gave me Angels and Demons a few months later but I didn't get around to reading it. Then my brother loaned me The Lost Symbol and I felt I had to read that so I could give it back to him. So, finally I'm reading the first book in the series.


message 27053: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) Just finished The Best a Man Can Get: A Novel, it was witty and insightful about fatherhood.

I am about to begin Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder, #1) by Linda Castillo


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Paula | 1098 comments I'm reading a book that I won from Goodreads, She's Not There by Marla Madison . It's been pretty good so far.


message 27055: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've just finished Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, now I'm reading Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.


message 27056: by Anne (Booklady) (new)

Anne  (Booklady) Molinarolo (wwwgoodreadscomAnneMolinarolo) | 164 comments Ellie wrote: "I've just finished Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, now I'm reading Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell."

Ellie, I've read GWTW 25 times and it STILL is one of my TOP favorites. Hope you enjoy it! I must re-read it


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Gabriella (stardust_126) | 429 comments I was reading The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket, but I got bored with it really quickly. Now I'm reading The Giver by Lois lowry, hopefully I will be more drawn into it then I was with my last book.


message 27058: by Anne (Booklady) (new)

Anne  (Booklady) Molinarolo (wwwgoodreadscomAnneMolinarolo) | 164 comments Claire and Betsy, not to worry I'll keep In the Woods on my large TBR list. Your comments definitely played into my decision. Thank you.

I am still currently reading The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck .


message 27059: by Lorraine (new)

Lorraine (saanichlori) Tess wrote: "Still Life by Louise Penny"

Hi Tess: I loved that book - how are you liking it?

I've started May's group read

The Descendants - I bought the book for my e-reader several months ago and am finally getting to read it. It appears to be a fast read.


message 27060: by MichelleCH (new)

MichelleCH (lalatina) Wendy wrote: "Finished A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow and just started Fifty Shades of Grey to see what the fuss is about."
Can't wait to hear your thoughts, Fifty Shades has certainly received a lot of press lately.


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Razmatus | 23 comments what genre is that one of? we just received a couple copies at the bookstore and the cover looks neat... do you think it is any good?


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Lillie | 25 comments Reading The Rook by Daniel O'Malley. Very intriguing sci-fi story. I can't stop reading it. Anyone else read this one?


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Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Reading a newer Debby MacComber - Turn In The Road...Corny but cute


message 27064: by Claire (last edited Apr 27, 2012 08:03AM) (new)

Claire (clairebear8) | 514 comments Anne (Booklady) wrote: "I'm currently re-reading The Grapes of Wrath."

Anne, how are you liking The Grapes of Wrath? I read East of Eden and really liked that but have never read The Grapes........


message 27066: by Tellulah (new)

Tellulah Darling (tellulahdarling) Claire wrote: "Tellulah wrote: "Claire wrote: "Finished Nineteen Minutes and really liked it. I am now starting The Likeness by Tana French."

Love The Likeness. Did you read the first one in the series? In The ..."

Yes. I do. :)


message 27067: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Two more down, 20 to go. Finished The Help The Help by Kathryn Stockett which I really liked, to my surprise. Finished Friday Mornings at Nine Friday Mornings at Nine by Marilyn Brant which was ok. The story and ending were a little too pat for me.

Reading Murder Your Darlings Murder Your Darlings (An Algonquin Round Table Mystery #1) by J.J. Murphy and Simply Halston and about to start What Was She Thinking?: Notes on a Scandal What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller . Need a new audio, too-- it will either be The Rose Garden The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley or Bright Young Things Bright Young Things (Bright Young Things, #1) by Anna Godbersen .


message 27069: by kasun2050 (new)

kasun2050 (twittercomgraphicdesign68) | 1 comments i'm currently reading The Hunger Game... i don't have much time to read books . so i'm reading books slowley..


message 27070: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) Sworn to Silence, a book I finished, not impressed at all:(


message 27071: by Aaron (new)

Aaron Thibeault (thebookreporter) | 76 comments Just finished `Imagine: How Creativity Works` by Jonah Lehrer. The book explores creativity in individuals, groups, businesses & organizations, cities and societies. The work is heavy on anecdotes (as books by journalists tend to be) but also does a good job of covering the science of creativity that is emerging out of experiments and studies in neuroscience and social psychology. There is much to be learned about creativity here, and how we can get more of it in our personal lives and in the groups, organizations, cities and societies of which we are a part. I`ve written an executive-style summary of the book available at newbooksinbrief.wordpress.com

Cheers,
Aaron


message 27072: by Michael (last edited Apr 29, 2012 01:42PM) (new)


message 27073: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Finished A Hearth in Candlewood and have now started the 2nd book in a mystery series I Shall Not Want.


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Linda Van Wert (lindalawsonvanwert) | 3 comments I am reading 50 Shades of Grey


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Venuskitten | 26 comments I have just started When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman.


message 27076: by April (new)

April I'm currently reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. It's a bit odd but interesting.


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Tory Hendershot (nghtstlkr64) | 14 comments I'm reading Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford. It's been on my to-read list for ages and I'm glad I finally got the courage to tackle it. Absolutely fantastic so far.


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Ann from S.C. | 1395 comments I am starting tonight FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. Yes...I know...


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message 27080: by Caity (new)

Caity (adivineeternity) I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if not what I expected).

Hurray for starting Divergent at last! Not far into it, but enjoying it already. Should be a nice quick read to serve a break before I venture back into the world of French literature with The Count of Monte Cristo.

Also working on The Lord of the Rings, which is a reread so I'm not as concerned about reading it regularly.


message 27081: by Layne (new)

Layne (laynee) Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if not what I expected).

Hurra..."


I had a tough time with The Phantom of the Opera when I read it too, but I liked The Count of Monte Cristo quite a bit; it was easier to follow for me. I hope you find similar success. I also loved Divergent and am excited because I just got the sequel, Insurgent:)


message 27082: by Scott (new)

Scott | 257 comments I finished The Wind Through the Keyhole yesterday. I really enjoyed it.

Then I started Scar Tissue.


message 27083: by Betsy (new)

Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Started a YA book called The Rathburn Ghosts -not bad but I'm a sucker for a ghost story,and so far none of the ghosts are monsters...


message 27084: by Heather L (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) Finished a pair of paranormals by Patricia Briggs and started Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag.


message 27085: by Caity (new)

Caity (adivineeternity) Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if not what I exp..."

Just finished Divergent! Loved it a ton! I wish I could afford Insurgent, but I was pushing it enough with buying Divergent brand new... On to The Count of Monte Cristo, in all of its unabridged glory.

Layne, yeah, The Phantom of the Opera was very slow-moving. I got through books 4-7 of Harry Potter faster than I got through The Phantom of the Opera.


message 27086: by Razmatus (new)

Razmatus | 23 comments Caity wrote: "Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if ..."

I intend to read it at some point actually... chiefly cos of the superb Nightwish rendition of the musical theme! :P


message 27087: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I am currently reading Too Busy Not to Pray.


message 27088: by Layne (new)

Layne (laynee) Caity wrote: "Layne wrote: "Caity wrote: "I finally got Divergent last week, and had to force myself to finish The Phantom of the Opera before I could start. Well, I finished Phantom of the Opera (good book, if ..."

Hmmm...Harry Potter book or Phantom of the Opera? Not sure it was much of a competition in terms of which one you'd rather pick up :D


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Rayna  (Poindextrix) (poindextrix) | 73 comments I'm reading Ransom. I feel like I should start keeping track of how many books I read with different perspectives of the Trojan war.


message 27090: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I am currently reading Sing You Home


message 27092: by Dem (new)

Dem Just finished the wonderful Nicholas and Alexandra this is my review www.goodreads.com/review/show/315871378 Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie


message 27093: by Sue (new)

Sue Currently reading The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Very good writing!


message 27094: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I want to read that book so bad, but every time I check it out, it is sold out:(


message 27095: by Karen M (new)

Karen M | 1956 comments Sue wrote: "Currently reading The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Very good writing!"

Loved the book but Hemmingway....not so much as a person.


message 27096: by Michael (new)

Michael (book_nerd1991) I finished Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult , VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.

I am about to begin Making Things Better by Anita Brookner , I love this author writing style.


message 27097: by Paula (new)

Paula | 1098 comments Michael wrote: "I finished Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult, VERY disappointing, I rated it a one! I am a fan of the author but that book was terrible.

Sorry to hear that Michael, I have it on my list and was looking forward to it. : (



message 27099: by Betsy (new)

Betsy (mistymtladi) | 511 comments Finished the The Third Angel by Hoffman. I'm not usually a fan of magic realism,but Hoffman's writing helps me over-come by aversion to that genre.


message 27100: by Paula (new)

Paula I'm reading The Mulligan by Nathan Jorgenson. I really like his books and this one isn't disappointmenting.


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