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October Challenge - CHECK OUT A FRIEND'S LIST & GO FROM THERE
I see that I gave it 3 stars...must have been in a generous mood. My only memory of it was that it was average. You've just about read everything else I've read!
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Just found another one which I have and you've read... The Postcard Killers, so I might do that one instead/as well!
The Postcard Killers is more typical Patterson than The Thomas Berryman Number. Berryman is interesting in that it was Patterson's first published book. Shows his starting point - the evolution of a successful author from humble literary beginnings! I'm off to buy books LOL. Have a great day/weekend!
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First one down for me. Thanks Brenda for having it on your booklist ;) 1.
from Brenda's booklist - my review --> http://tasbooklover.blogspot.com/2011......now onto
from *Jess's booklist
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from Brenda's booklist - my review --> http://tasbooklover.blogspot.com/2011......"Good review David:) You'll love The Book Thief I'm sure!
Thanks Brenda...and thanks again for your kind assistance in allowing to choose it from your list :) I owe you!
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I finished Me and Mr Booker last night. Gave it 5 stars and posted my review. I really like it…Thanks Michael & KnowledgeNow I’m reading this book from Tango’s bookshelf
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Will do Brenda…I’ll let you know when I finish but so far I am really enjoying and its easy to read
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Ha I wouldn't have noticed KL's avatar change without Brenda mentioning it. It suits him so well.
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I always miss Monster Frankenstein :P
finished The Knife of Never Letting Go from Jess's list
review
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
so that was my only one for this challenge and we still have lots of october left if any one has any recommendations I'm all ears
review
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
so that was my only one for this challenge and we still have lots of october left if any one has any recommendations I'm all ears
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review
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
so that was my only one for this challenge and we still have lots of ..."
You're very welcome to have a look at my list of books Melanie. I'd be very happy for you to choose something from there:)
Actually, as I'm about to start On the Jellicoe Road from Carmel's list, maybe you could look at that to read, if you haven't already:D
I'm going read Murder On The Orient Express from Shany's list. She introduced me to Goodreads! :-)
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ENJOY!!!"
I certainly hope to Carmel;D
I’ve finished and posted a review for Past the Shallows 5 starsBeautifully written book but very sad
My book choice has changed to Wither which KL, Michael and Melanie have all read.I'll start it soon.
Gumby-Maggie wrote: "My book choice has changed to Wither which KL, Michael and Melanie have all read.I'll start it soon."
Started it this morning and so far, quite good.
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Will start A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini from Laura's list next:)
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Almost finished The Alienist. Hopefully will have a review up tomorrow. :D"
Thanks Michael:)
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A quick update on the October Challenge. 8 books down thus far and onto number 9; Titles I've read as follows:1. The 3rd Victim by Sydney Bauer - From Brenda's booklist 4/5
2. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - From *Jess's booklist 5/5
3. Mosquito Creek by Robert Engwerda - From Bernadette's booklist 3/5
4. Take Out by Felicity Young - From Michael's booklist 4/5
5. The Gene Thieves by Maria Quinn - From Karen Chisolm's booklist 4/5
6. The Dead Path by Stephen Irwin - From Penelope's booklist 4/5
7. Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer by John Grisham - From Chris Pash's booklist 4/5
8. Zapped by Carol Higgins Clark - From Leslie aka hugbandit7's booklist 1/5
Review/comments/brief thoughts etc can be found at http://tasbooklover.blogspot.com/2011...
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Thanks Brenda :) Our taste in books is similar as always! I agree that Higgins Clark Snr is a much better writer. Zapped is the only Carol book I have ever read, but I am guessing it is a representative sample based on your thoughts and some other reviews I have read. The plot in Zapped is thinner than a wafer. Onwards and upwards :)
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You only need to read one really bad one, to not read anymore of that particular author, don't you:)
Agreed totally :) Also, thanks Brenda for the recommending the Michael Koryta book. I have added it to my TBR list. I need a few ideas for horror month :)
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Brenda wrote: "Knowledge, I'm not going to finish The Shadow of the Wind this month :( But I will finish it, as I'm thoroughly enjoying it :) I'm up to page 129. I've had a very busy month, I'm afraid..."Thats ok, as long as you finish it eventually, its a great book
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Oh, I'll definitely finish it:)
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Good, then you can read The Sense of an Ending"
Yeah, I had a good look at this one KL! Thanks for the recommendation...it looks good...I'll see:)
Yes Carmel, I'm getting the satisfaction of educating everyone
Finished my 'friend's list' book. Was interesting to read outside my chosen genre, I haven't read an Agatha Christie since I was a teenager!It's in a different light as an adult !
I read Murder On The Orient Express. :-)
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Exactement Brenda:) (sorry practicing my french!)"
Haha!!! some of them are easy to decipher;D
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Hmm! It's one I own, and it's not too long, so thought I'd get it out of the way! Will see...I might pick something else that you have, that I have too:) Thanks for the heads up!