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[Gary]

Just finished by Mo hayder. Fantastic book full of tweists right to the end.

Now I'm starting by J.D. Robb

[Paula]

I'm going to start . Themes: historical fiction, orphans, Oregon, frontier life, and a woman protagnist. Sounds like a goodie to me.

[Yara]

I'm reading Gone by Micheal Grant and i can't describe how great it is

[Heather]

My reading tastes are truly eclectic I just finished Professor Gargoyle and now I am working on Forever Werewolf: Forever Werewolf\Moon Kissed lol

Heather-
http://bookwormrflects8.blogspot.com/

[PinkPanthress]

This time I will give it a proper read, right through the end! :)

[Brenda]

I am going to read some Nora Roberts this weekend.

[Scott]

I'm currently reading Rot & Ruin.

[Patricia]

I've started The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran.

[Karen M]

Claire wrote: "Karen M wrote: "Well, I finished A Game of Thrones which was a great read and I have a hold on A Clash of Kings but in the mean time I'm reading something completely different, Tipping the Velvet a..."Are you liking Tipping the Velvet? I have read several of Sara Waters' books and have liked them very much. I like the way she writes.

The subject was a different one for me but it was very well written and I enjoyed reading it. I'll have to look for more of her books.

Right now I'm reading a book that's a continuation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, Jane Rochester. I was rather skeptical of these "continuation of" type books but I am enjoying this book and it is written in Charlotte Bronte's voice so far.

[Claire]

Daughters of Iraq - Revital Shiri-Horowitz

[Julie]

Claire wrote: "I am about halfway through Gone Girl and I can't put it down. Wow is all I can say, what a ride."

Claire, I suggested this for my book club's October book, and I can't wait to start in. Glad to hear it's living up to all the buzz!

[Julie]

I just finished Shanghai Girls and Dreams of Joy by Lisa See. They are best read back-to-back. Found the historical and cultural information fascinating. I believe that ultimately it is a story about love, particularly about a mother's love for her daughter. I preferred the first book (Shanghai Girls), but it was clearly written with a sequel in mind, leading you to inevitably read the second. I highly recommend them, but they are not for the faint of heart.

[Julie]

Aimee wrote: "I made a trip to the library today and came home with too many books.
The Poisonwood Bible-Barbara Kingsolver
The Yiddish Policeman's Union-Michael Chabon
The Castle in the Forest-Norman Mailer
The..."

Aimee: Stay with the Poisonwood Bible--it is one of the best books I have ever read. It has stayed with me for years. Thanks you for the Chabon suggestion!

[Joe]

I'm reading White Teeth by Zadie Smith. So far, it's incredibly funny.

[Linda]

Just finished . At times emotionally gut-wrenching, but absolutely amazing.

[Aoibhínn]

Yesterday I finished reading by John Steinbeck. It's an extremely short but nevertheless fantastic novel. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. The ending is so incredibly moving that I cried while reading it. I truly can't recommend this novel enough. John Steinbeck is an excellent author (and one of my favourite writers)!

Today I've started reading by Jay Asher.

[Kristin]

Just finished , now onto

[Dorie]

I just started reading .

[Dana *]

Just finished and starting

[Nicholas]

I'm still stuck on "The Lucky One."

[Paula]

I've just started

[Claire]

Julie wrote: "Claire wrote: "I am about halfway through Gone Girl and I can't put it down. Wow is all I can say, what a ride."

Claire, I suggested this for my book club's October book, and I can't wait to star..."

Hope your bookclub enjoys Gone Girl, Julie. I am just about finished and am looking forward to seeing what happens!

[Claire]

Jess wrote: "Claire wrote: "I am about halfway through Gone Girl and I can't put it down. Wow is all I can say, what a ride."

I know exactly what you mean! I loved this book. I couldn't believe the "big twist..."

Thanks, Jess! Almost finished, about 100 more pages to go.

[Aaron]

Just finished reading Paul Tough's new book called 'How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character'. The book explores the character traits that lead to success, and how we can cultivate them in young people. It's a game changer. I've written an executive summary of the book available here:

http://newbooksinbrief.wordpress.com/...

Cheers,
Aaron

[Brenda]

Patricia wrote: "I've started The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran."

Patricia, Are you enjoying The Wives of Henry Oades: A Novel? I did enjoy the story. Please share your thoughts!

[Jessika]

Right now, I'm reading The Short Novels: Tortilla Flat/The Moon is Down/The Red Pony/Of Mice & Men/Cannery Row/The Pearl by John Steinbeck. I'm working my way through Tortilla Flat currently.

I'm also reading The Antietam Campaign by John Cannan.

[Jeanette]

I'm finally going to tackle the 'Fifty Shades' series just to see what all the hype is about :)

[T.J.]

I'm reading Yonder Stands Your Orphan by Barry Hannah. Good book.

Next on the list is Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I've thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail so it will be interesting to compare experiences.

[Olivia]

I'm more than halfway through .
So far, thumbs up.

[Yuliya]

I'm rading The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories and watching (didnt finished yesterday) Norwegian Wood(based on novel by Haruki Murakami) movie, Japaneese, with English subtitles

[Kaitlin]

I'm about halfway through A Visit from the Goon Squad. I really like it sometimes, really don't others.

Almost done with The Latest Answers to the Oldest Questions: A Philosophical Adventure with the World's Greatest Thinkers. I haven't read any philosophy since college and this one's fun!

[Alex]

I'm reading, and teaching tomorrow, two wonderfully strange and comic stories by Donald Barthelme, both set in elementary classrooms but about so much more: "The School" and "Me and Miss Mandible." I also highly recommend the anthologies they can be found in: You've Got To Read This (out of print but available) and the relatively recent Blue Collar, White Collar, No Collar.

[Patricia]

I finished The Wives of Henry Oades: A Novel by Johanna Moran. Very interesting premise but I was not blown away by the book. Ultimately I thought the characters fell flat....

Next onto Insurgent by Veronica Roth.

[Amanda]

I'm now onto Big Fish!! The movie is one of my favorites and I cannot believe I never realized there was a book until it caught my eye while out last night.

[David]

Started reading Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon yesterday. So far, so good. Initial impression, it reminds me of some of Tom Wolfe's novels like "Bonfire of the Vanities" and "A Man in Full."

[Claire]

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan - Sophie Kinsella

[Brenda]

I just started . What an interesting book.

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler earlier today. It's just an young adult romance but it's very entertaining and funny. I loved all the 1990's nostalgia!

Next I'm going to start reading a Stephanie Plum book: by Janet Evanovich.

[Linda]

Just finished . Beautifully done first novel. Gave it a 5.

[Paula]

I started . I picked it up @ the library thinking it was a sequel to Graceling which I really liked. It's only a companion to it. I'm not liking it as well as I did Graceling, but since I'm in the early stages of the book I'm hoping it will get better.

[Robin]

Just finished Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich. She writes beautifully, and here draws amazingly vivid characters. I was disappointed in the end, however. The book jacket promised "redemption" after incredible conflict - but for me, it just never arrived. Still think it's worth the read for Erdrich's prose.

[Claire]

Netherland: A Novel - Joseph O'Neill

[Yuliya]

I1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

[Ann from S.C.]

Am playing with my new kindel fire hd! An early bd present from my dad! Love him!

[Chad]

Yuliya wrote: "I1Q84 by Haruki Murakami"

Me too. How far are you and what do you think? Ever read any other Murakami?

[Judith]

New member here. Waves :D

I just picked up a copy of

So far it's an intense read. Just started reading YA paranormal romance. Love it!

Judith

[Jessika]

Robin wrote: "Just finished Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich. She writes beautifully, and here draws amazingly vivid characters. I was disappointed in the end, however. The book jacket promised "redemption" after ..."

Louise Erdrich is one of my favorite authors. I'm glad to hear that her writing still delivers with this one. I'll have to read it soon and see what I think of the ending.

[Robin]

Starting LITTLE BEE by Chris Cleave - Yikes, the man can WRITE! Startled by his emotional depth right from page 1.

[Jessika]

I finished Tortilla Flat (Steinbeck) yesterday, and I've moved onto The Red Pony. I've enjoyed this collection so much so far.

[Blaine]

Jess wrote: "I finished Tortilla Flat (Steinbeck) yesterday, and I've moved onto The Red Pony. I've enjoyed this collection so much so far."
I think Tortilla Flat is one of Steinbecks most underrated books.