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[Charity]

I'll have to read that one, too.

[Chloe]

It would be perfect fall reading, when the trees are losing their leaves and there's the hint of frost in the air.

[Charity]

Oh ambience. *swoon*

[Lorena]

I need to plan a trip to Lawrenceville to the used book store, I'm sure they have the shinning there, I think I have actually seen it. I wish I had a used book store closer to me.

[Terri]

I am reading Riverworld by Larry Niven and enjoying it. Also listening to Predator by Patricia Cornwell on audio - that one not so much...

[Charity]

I am currently reading The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way by Bill Bryson. Very enlightening thus far.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Wow, i go to work and come back to a bunch of new posts. I love it! Stephen kings older novels are way more creepier than the new stuff. I stopped reading once he had his accident. When he got cleaned up, the writing lost its edge. You cant go wrong with the early stuff.

Logan, I am happy to say that last nite i finally finished Island. I skimmed the whole part where he took the 'medicine' since it was so long and drawn out and was able to get the gist of it, and then, wow. what a way to end it! I guess I am glad I suffered through it all. I just totally felt like Huxley wrote that book just to lecture us on what he felt the perfect society was. He really didnt have much of anything going on in novel. No meat, just bread. Ahhh well.....

Now, I am onto Craig Fergusons Between The Bridge and the River. I couldnt deal with another heavy novel just yet, so this is my breather book......

[Celeste]

Hi everybody, I see a lot of you people are reading Stephen King. I haven't read King since college, some years ago, but I've been thinking about trying The Dark Tower series. Any thoughts?


Right now I'm reading Runemarks by Joanne Harris. Yes, the same Joanne Harris that wrote Chocolat. She is trying her hand at YA lit. I'm just at the beginning, but my daughter and co-worker have read it and like it, so I thought I'd give it a try. So far so good.

[Chloe]

Lori, I'm glad that you stuck it through to the end. How you feel about Island is exactly how I feel about Brave New World, and why I've never branched out and read any of Huxley's other books (I've had Eyeless in Gaza on my shelf since 7th grade- no joke). He is a philosopher who uses the trappings of fiction to expound his ideas, like Ayn Rand without all of the selfishness.

Celeste, you should read the Dark Tower series. The first four books are the best that King has ever written and can stand alone against some of the classics of the fantasy genre. The last three are mediocre at best, sobriety does not bode well for King's muse, but seeing the journey through to the end is worth it.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Ahhh. Finished Between the Bridge and the River. It was a great choice for a 'breather book'. It was light and funny, but had some substance to it too.

Now... breaks over, and back into the heavy reading. Im about to tackle (a piece of) my Leather Bound Jules Verne. First novel in it is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. And away she goes...

[Chloe]

Lori, I have the feeling you're in for a treat. Jules Verne was one of those writers I carried with me everywhere when I was a kid.

I just finished Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. I couldn't resist the pull and had to put down Blind Assassin for a little bit in order to make room for it. I think I'm going to have to pick up the Atwood novel again though just because I promised myself I would finish at least two more of her books before deciding that she really is not an author for me.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Wow, Logan, two more novels for an author you are not crazy about before throwing the towel in??? You are too generous :)

I read Vernes Mysterious Island and while it was a bit too technically descriptive for me, I quite enjoyed it. Always wanting to read one more page before i would allow myself to put it down... And needless to say, it is connected to 20,000 Leagues, so I felt cheated in a sense... which is why I decided to read more of his stuff.

BTW, Are there any novels that Ive read that you havent Logan? You are like the most wellrounded, wellread fellow I have ever met! I'm almost in awe of you!

[Chloe]

I figure I owe Atwood at least three books before writing her off. Too many friends whose tastes are normally infallible have recommended her to me for me not to try to see what they see in her. I figure if I can read all of Charles Dickens' works (and I HATE Charles Dickens) then I can do three by Atwood. After Blind Assassin I think it'll either be Cat's Eye or Oryzx & Crake, though it'll probably be a few years before I'm ready to deal with her again.

Haven't read any Jose Saramago yet. I actually had never heard of him until I came onto Goodreads, but have been buffeted with recommendations to read him ever since. Between that and learning that the film adaptation of Blindness will be premiering at Cannes this summer (with Julianne Moore, YAY!) I don't think that I should resist the siren call of the Saramago. Well that and if I wait too long all I'll be able to find are copies of the book with the film poster on it. I hate having books that advertise the movie on the cover.

So, yeah, I read a lot. My profile description really doesn't lie- I am a media whore. I really just don't know the meaning of sensory overload. Between a constant need for stimulation, a mother who was adamant that I read the classics and a lack of television growing up, I did a lot of reading. I don't read as much these days as I would like, time makes many demands on us, but I still manage to read a goodly amount.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Wow.. you must start reading Saramago right away. I am shocked, truely. He is one of my favorite novelists. His stories are haunting and strange. Be prepared for alot of hard work, tho. His writing style takes some time to get used to, but in my eyes, it makes the story so much better.

Definitely start with Blindness. And Seeing would be the sequel to it, so that, naturally, should follow next..... I would be interested to hear what you think once you have read him.

[Jen]

Lori - You sold me. I'll go pick up one of his books as well.

I finished A Dirty Job, which was hysterical and highly entertaining, and am now reading Beautiful Boy. Sheff did an incredible job writing this book. It is highly informative and heartbreaking at the same time. As a parent, my heart breaks for him on every page.

[Kirsty]

I finished Empress Orchid, and although it took me a while to read, I really enjoyed it... now reading Meg Cabot's Size 14 is not fat either , book 2 in the Heather Wells series, its pretty funny so far, perfect as a light read...

[alicia]

Finally Finished Midnight Alley and working on the TheRuins.Haven't gotten much reading done since it's been nice out so have been gadening alot.

[Katie]

Kirsty -- I just got the first book in that series by Meg Cabot (Size 12 is Not Fat)...have you read it? Is it a quick & easy read too? I need something quick & easy that can make me feel like I'm actually getting through some of my reading challenges:P *L*

[Alayna]

i just got started on Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz. heard it was great. and i just finished reading the mist by stephen king, i found the movie more dramatic tho.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Alayna... Odd Thomas is excellent. You should really like it!

[ScottK]

I am about to finish The Pillars of the Earth and NO I did not start it because Oprah said to read it either. A friend of mine here did though. A really great book also if you like epic novels. Athough I doubt I will read the sequel, same town different People set 200 years after the first one but I might, you never know I get crazy like that every now and again . :)

[Jen]

I'm in the middle of Into the Wild. I can see why this book sparks so much conversation. McCandless is a very interesting individual.

[Lorena]

Last night I finished "In Evil Hour" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, I liked it, but it had one of those endings that makes you wish the author had written another 20 pages and give you some closure! I have started "El Anatomista" it seems OK so far, I have never heard anything about it but I saw it at a used book store for $1 and just picked up.

[Renee]

I just finished Waste Land by Michael Newton. It was not all that great but needless to say it's another book off of my TBR list. I'm now starting The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag. I think this is going to be a better book.

[Cynthia]

I just finished reading Meridon by Gregory...third in the Wideacre series and definitely my favorite of the series. I'm about to start Girls in Trucks by a new author Katie Crouch. Scratch that I started reading The Heroines by Eileen Favorite instead.

[Celeste]

Thanks Logan, on your comments regarding King's books. I think I will pick up the first in The Dark Tower series. That's just what I need is one more book.

[Lucia]

Currently reading "Storeys From The Old Hotel." I've been making some good progress on it. Gene Wolfe's short stories are like sweets for your optics.

[Gail]

I am so bad. If the story is not keeping me interested or drags I start another and soon I am reading (haha) several.

Current
Just started 3 musketers last night

alreading sorta reading

peter pan
odyssey ?

Just finished

Mr. Darcy's Diary. Loved it!

[Gail]

any sugestions on what I can add to a want to read list? I dont like horror but love mysterys I like romance all kinds just not over the top sex and I just love a well written book something that will add to my life. A book that when you get done with it you are sad it is over but are just so thrilled that you took the time to read it. What do you think there is avalible?

[Mandy]

I'm reading On Chesil Beach at the moment, nice and small, quick read, gotta get through some of these books!!

[Patricia]

I'm rereading Linda Goodman's Star Signs, I bought this in the 80's and decided to read it again. I'm also reading The Celestine Prophecy.

[Kirsty]

Katie, so sorry I didn't reply... only just seen your post! Yes I've read the first book, and enjoyed it, which is why I have just finished reading the second. Again I enjoyed it... nothing special, but a good read if you want something a bit lighter for a change...

Am now reading Being Davina by Nigel Goodall - its a biography of a pretty big TV presenter in England - Davina McCall.

[Mandy]

Just finished On Chesil Beach. After reading a discussion on this book by another group it made me realise how good this book actually was and had me thinking about certain issues and passages. If any of you have read it I'd love to know what you thought.

Ah, now, what shall I read next????

[Kathy McC]

Gail- Have you read The Kite Runner or A Thousand Splendid Suns? These were both life impacting books for me. I also find Jodi Picoult books enthrall my heart and stimulate my brain. I especially liked 19 Minutes.

[Bloomin’Chick (Jo) aka The Eclectic Spoonie]

i've picked up "the red leather diary" by lily koppel at the library!

[Charity]

Just started reading The Abstinence Teacher today!

[Lorena]

Way to go Charity, I have to go book hunting today or tomorrow, I am already saying an appropriate mantra (I will only buy 3 books!) maybe if I repeat it a hundred times before I leave the house it will work ... I will only buy 3 books today ...

[Charity]

Dare to dream, Lorena. :-)

[Cynthia]

Ok I finished The Heroines and have gone back to Girls in Trucks which is good so far.

[Ann]

Mandy, I loved On Chesil Beach, but I admit it took me awhile to really mull it over after I'd finished before I could make my decision. I had expected something a little "fluffier", thinking that perhaps McEwan had taken a bit of a departure,as so many authors do. And while it is certainly different than Atonement or Saturday, On Chesil Beach is really a more mature version of his earlier books like The Comfort of Strangers, etc.

The characters both infuriated me, which speaks to the strength of McEwan's writing, but also made it unclear as to whether or not I really liked the book. I think this is one that you spend more time thinking and talking about than you do actually reading the novel.

Ann

[Jen]

Gail - If you are a mystery and romance lover, you might check out The Shadow of the Wind. It is wonderful, has a little bit of both but isn't campy.

Mandy - I read On Chesil Beach and was so surprised how much content it held. It was a book club selection and I was not planning on enjoying it as much a I did. I really related to the theme of things misinterpreted and things left unsaid.

I am now reading The Other Boleyn Girl. I wasn't intending to read it since the discussion date passed but I just got it from the library and it is actually pretty entertaining.

[Cynthia]

Just finished Girls in Trucks it was good if a bit annoying at points. I don't want to say too much for those of you who haven't read it yet that are planning to.

[Charity]

I'm jealous, Jen. I am STILL waiting for my copy of The Other Boleyn Girl to show up at the library. I placed a hold on it March 17th and I am still #2 in the queue...due in part because people have kept their copies weeks past the due date and people who have not picked up their reserved copies in a timely manner. Keep in mind...our library has 25 copies of it and I have not moved in the queque in 2-3 weeks. I still plan to read it. I would go out and buy a copy, but now it is the principle of the thing. Once the person (who is currently #1) picks up their copy (that has been sitting there for a week), I will finally be next in line. Whoo hoo!

[Lori, Super Mod]

Even tho the monthly discussion is over, the posts for last months books are still up there for anyone who wants to post at any time... if you are just picking up the books now for last month, you can still chat with one another about it... I am sure there are tons of people who would love to talk about them still :)

[Gail]

Jen and Kathy thanks for the ideas I have made note of them and as soon as I finish 3 musketeers I will see about picking them up!

I must say how much I am loving love 3 muskateers! As I read it I can see im my mind the imagery from the 1973 version of the film! I just smile and am enthroled with it. Loveing it. Hope it continues this way all to the end.

[Jaime]

I started The Book Thief by Markus Zusak the other day. It's been pretty good so far and I was intrigued that the narrator is the Grim Reaper.

[Kirsty]

Jaime, we read that book in the YA book club I'm in. I really enjoyed it... it was a very emotional and quite heavy read, but well worth it!

[Mandy]

Ann - I completely agree with you, when I first finished the book I was a little confused as to whether I liked it or not but after some thought I came to the conclusion I did like it and it was very well written. Definitely a book that gets better the more it is thought about and talked about.

Jen - I too was amazed at the content in it, I thought it was just a small book but it turned out to be a large story in a small book, especially after some extra thought to the issues.

Everyone - I would love to keep discussing books even though they mightn't be this month's read. I'm thinking ahead here, I did order Ballad of the Whiskey Robber but I have a sneaking suspicion it mightn't get here till next month.

For One More Day - I read this yesterday in a couple of hours and my goodness, I was on the verge of tears for most of it and I did cry a few times. This book is so good and everyone should read it. It's about life lessons and some things just really hit home. I think I would reread this every year, it's worth it to remind me of certain things. If you haven't read it give it a go, it's only short and shouldn't take long.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Mandy, thats the one thing i loved and hated about Mitch Alboms novels.. they are short. I bought them new, in that minihardback... so they werent cheap. But god-damn, I finished both of them in less than 5 hours.

I liked For One More Day the best. It tugged at the heartstrings a little for me too. Cant say I cryed exactly, but i did tear up a few times and close the book to calm myself before going on....

[Mandy]

I liked For One More Day the best also, Lori. It definitely left me thinking about the book for hours after I'd finished. Minihardbacks would be so cute!!