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[Aoibhínn]

I finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King this afternoon and it was brilliant! Now I've started reading Four to Score by Janet Evanovich.

[Susan]

Ellie wrote: "I finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King this afternoon and it was brilliant! Now I've started reading Four to Score by Janet Evanovich." I'm glad to hear that. I have 11/23/63 and was nervous about starting it. Four to Score is really funny. After about the 8th book, it just gets tedious.

[Aoibhínn]

I've just started The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

[Aoibhínn]

Susan wrote: "Ellie wrote: "I finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King this afternoon and it was brilliant! Now I've started reading Four to Score by Janet Evanovich." I'm glad to hear that...."

Yeah, I had 11.22.63 on my Kindle for ages before I finally got around to reading it. I put it off because SK's more recent novels haven't been that great (in my opinion he wrote his best stuff in the 70's & 80's). But 11.22.63 is excellent!

[Aoibhínn]

I've just started reading Second Glance by Jodi Picoult this evening.

[Laura]

I'm in the middle of a very strange and interesting novel The Sparrow
by Maria Doria Russell. A science fiction but more than a science fiction-Jesuits in space.

[Aoibhínn]

Right now I'm reading Blue Sky Days by Marie Landry. I got it free as one of those read & review things. I'm 5 or 6 chapters into it so far and it's pretty boring. the novel is not very well written and its meant to be a YA romance novel but the main characters who are 19 & 22 talk like their in their 60's! And if that wasn't bad enough, the love story is far too unrealistic, so I'm finding it very hard to connect with the characters. I think this is one novel where I'm definitely going to struggle through it.

[Laura]

I recently read Annie Dunne, another beautifully written book by Sebastian Barry. What struck me in particular is how well Barry writes in a woman's voice, particularly older women. His characterization of the lonely rural woman is powerful and reminds me of some of William Trevor's descriptions (Love and Summer). Annie Dunne

[I-like-to-read]

Just started The Sisters Brothers, didn't think I was gonna like it at first, but am really enjoying it.

[Aoibhínn]

I decided its about time I started reading more classics so yesterday I started reading by Emily Bronte.

[Susan]

Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's supposed to be violent but worth it.

[DJ =^^=]

Susan wrote: "Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's supposed to be violent but wo..."

hmm it sounds interesting but I would want to see more reviews on goodreads or amazon before I dig in. I did read that Irvine Welsh claim it's the best book to come out of Ireland since Ulysses. Pretty big talk in my opinion of course I am a huge James Joyce fan.

[DJ =^^=]

I just started Deadly Stillwater. First book to read by this author. It's a freebie on Amazon.

[Aoibhínn]

I've just finished reading tonight and now I'm about to start .

[John]

Susan wrote: "Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's supposed to be violent but wo..."

Susan,
I encourage you to listen to an Irish radio interview with Kevin Barry, on the occasion of his latest book "Dark Lies the Island". You will see that he is a very quiet-spoken and gently humorous man. Any four-letter words or violence in his books are there because of the context and not gratuitous. You can listen to the podcast by going to the url below and clicking on the "Author Kevin Barry" link.

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/arena/archiv...

Barry just won the U.K. Sunday Times shorty story award, so he's not a flash in the pan. You can see the announcement about the short story award here:

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/bar...

Best wishes,
John

[Susan]

John wrote: "Susan wrote: "Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's supposed to be ..."
Thank you. The information is invaluable. I don't mind
violence. I am going to order "City of Bohane." You and the NY Times are good endorsements.

[Susan]

Ellie wrote: "I've just finished reading tonight and now I'm about to start ."

Talk about the sublime to the ridiculous. I mean that in a good way. I loved "High Five". So funny.

[John]

Susan wrote: "John wrote: "Susan wrote: "Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's su..."
Thanks, Susan. I hope you enjoy City of Bohane.

[Aoibhínn]

I finished by Janet Evanovich last night and now I've started by John Steinbeck.

[DJ =^^=]

Susan wrote: "John wrote: "Susan wrote: "Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's su..."

If good luck follows you, there is a giveaway for that book on here...think they are giving away 10 copies.

[DJ =^^=]

Ellie wrote: "I finished by Janet Evanovich last night and now I've started by John Steinbeck."

Both are good books. Have you seen the movie 'One for the money', it was okay but I prefer the book more. :)

[I-like-to-read]

I'm a big fan of Sue Townsend and have just started The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year, can't tell you how many times I've laughed out loud!

[DJ =^^=]

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Deb wrote: ", , and when you're done. I'd be interested in reading it.

[Laura]

I am over half way through the very long and complex bookThe Orphan Master's Son. It is horrifying to think of living and surviving in a culture and society like North Korea. I am fascinated about what would make an individual survive half way intact. It is well worth reading but I can't help but think that it would be even more powerful and certainly clearer if it was tightened up.

[Laura]

Deb wrote: "Ellie wrote: "I finished by Janet Evanovich last night and now I've started by John Steinbeck."

Both are good books. Have you seen the movie..."

That is quite a contrast! I too want to reread some Steinbeck but not yet. I am def ready for something light.

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by John Steinbeck last night and this morning I've started by Kathy Reichs.

[J.S.]

Susan wrote: "John wrote: "Susan wrote: "Have any of you heard of or read City oG Bohane by Kevin Barry? just read a rave review in NY Times Book Review. Irish author, Irish setting. Please let me know. It's su..."

Hah -- great minds! Have also just ordered it. The allegedly convoluted language sounds interesting; I enjoy that.

Just finished reading A Course Called Ireland -- great fun. And as usual reading arcane archaeology titles that no one would want to hear about though if anyone does, they are welcome to send a PM.



Also am planning to read the new nonfiction title re: the Blaskets, On An Irish Island

[Aoibhínn]

Last night I finished by Kathy Reichs and I've started reading by Jodi Picoult this morning.

[John]

I'm in the middle of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel, which I'm really enjoying. It's quite sweet, bordering on Twee but keeping the right side of it.

The Audiobook is read by Jim Broadbent which is a real bonus.

[Laura]

I'm almost through with A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn. It's an intriguing mystery set in South Africa during the 50's

[Aoibhínn]

I finished reading by Jodi Picoult last night and today I've begun reading by Tabitha Suzuma.

[Aoibhínn]

I've finished by Tabitha Suzuma and now I'm reading by Janet Evanovich.

[Bob]

I'm currently reading the curious mind by John Quinn a group of essays taken from the radio show. Really inspirational. I'm also reading The Confession by John Grisham which started very well bit had slowed up in the next few chapters.

[Laura]

I don't read crime novels too often but now I have read two by Malla NunnLet The Dead Lieand A Beautiful Place To Die They are both set in South Africa in the fifties. Although the writing is basically good it is erratic in parts. I really like the main character, damaged by a violent and traumatic life and WW2. He is a very decent and intelligent man despite the voices he hears (and talks back to.). In addition to the story lines and characters, I like reading about novel places and situations. This book has taught me much about South Africa during the fifties. Although it is not of the same caliber of Cry, the Beloved Country, I think the series is well worth reading. So far, the first is my favorite.

[Laura]

Bob wrote: "I'm currently reading the curious mind by John Quinn a group of essays taken from the radio show. Really inspirational. I'm also reading The Confession by John Grisham which started very well bit h..."
I think it is unbelievable, but I have not read one John Grisham in my life. I will have to get busy but am not sure which one to read first. I hear

Calico Joe is the latest but I don't normally like sports themes.

[Laura]

I am struggling withThat They May Face The Rising Sun by John McGahern. The reviews say it is wonderful and that the late McGahern is one the the best Irish writers and still I haven't gotten into it. Sometimes I think that my personal space has to be congruent with the pace of the book I am reading. I think I will come back to it when I am in a more settled space where I can appreciate the portrait of rural life in Ireland 20-30 years ago. Normally I really love this kind of thing.

[Aoibhínn]

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

[John]

Just started Jamrach's Menagerie on Audio.

Still have City of Bohane on the go on the Kindle. Finding it a bit of a slog storywise. 100% agree with this review so far: http://www.independent.ie/entertainme...

"However, the storyline (most of which concerns the long build-up to an all-out feud) is so thin as to be almost nonexistent, while the characters remain one-dimensional cutouts, giving no sense of having an independent existence beyond the cartoon straitjacket into which they've been squeezed."

[Aoibhínn]

I've finished reading Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell last night and I absolutely loved it! Today I've started A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard.

[Aoibhínn]

I'm reading the latest book, Deadlocked, in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris.

[Tony]

just finished pure by Andrew Miller very good set in paris in 1785 and the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (is this to good for kids)still reading dance with dragons and just starting Catching fire have 5 more books lined up to read

[J.S.]

John wrote: "Just started Jamrach's Menagerie on Audio.

Still have City of Bohane on the go on the Kindle. Finding it a bit of a slog storywise. 100% agree with this review so far: http://www.independent.ie/en..."

Hmmm. Would you recommend it, or not -- had thought of ordering it, but am undecided. Thanks for your input.

[J.S.]

Currently reading:

, ed. Anne Enright

Excellent, especially when time is short, or for a literary snack at bedtime.

[Aoibhínn]

I've finished Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris this afternoon and now I'm reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch.

[Jack]

I'm about to start re-reading all my Walter Macken. First up: The Silent People.
An under-rated genius.
Jack...

[John]

J.S. I'm only halfway through and still undecided. Has it's moments but story is still just slowly plodding along which kind of makes it hard to follow.

Let me say this. It seems there are some books that need to be read properly, and others where you can get away with reading in bits. I'm mostly reading this just at night and dozing off but the one time I read it properly during the day for a couple of hours, I got a lot more out of it.

So that could make all the difference, I know some people REALLY like it, so I wouldn't like to put you off, you might be one of them.

[Tony]

just finished, Pure by Andrew Miller a very worth while read , and the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins , if it was wrote by Steven King i would not be surprised a good rework of the battleroyle, now flying though catching fire

[Laura]

I have discovered a great new mystery writerMalla Nunn and read her A Beautiful Place To Die and Let the Dead Lie. Both books are set in South Africa during Apartheid. The main character is a damaged yet humane and compassionate English detective sergeant.
good review: http://reactionstoreading.com/2009/11...

[Aoibhínn]

I've just finished reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch and I'm about to start The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks.