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[Fozia]

Hi, I'm new to this group! I'm delighted to share my current reads with the group:

I'm just starting 'The Diary of a Social Butterfly' by Moni Mohsin, a parody of upper class women in Pakistan, which is hilarious.

I'm finding it difficult to finish 'Dark Lady', a biography of Lady Randoplh Churchill, which is quite good otherwise. I was drawn to this book as I want to read as much as I can about women in history, and how their lives impacted on history, which is not something one often gets to read about, even in university syllabuses.

[Epee]

I'm reading Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman because it was given to me for my birthday. I love cookbooks but not usually ones without pictures. I'm also reading two new Zane books, Headbangers and Caramel Flavor II and struggling with Mario Vargas Llosa's Feast of the Goat.

[Heather]

Just finished The Reading Group. Meh, it was alright.

Starting in on The Mysterious Benedict Society today. I'm about 52 pages into it.

[Shannon]

Just finished Twenty THousand Leagues Under the Sea and am reading Dark Water Dive An Underwater Investigation to stay in the underwater environment a little longer but in a way that is much easier on my brain!! 'LOL (Gotta love those summer reading light mysteries). Also reading How to Speak Dragonese out loud to my son (because we both deserve a brek after 20,000 leagues - which was a read aloud)

[BurgendyA]

Now I am reading Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs and Before I Die by Jenny Downham. =)~

[Molly]

Burgendya wrote: "Now I am reading Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs and Before I Die by Jenny Downham. =)~"

My husband picked up my brother's old copy of Naked Lunch here and there on visits home to my folks - he said it was way out there and never could finish it. What say you?

[John]

Jaime wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Last night I started The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson."

Kathy and Molly,

I have this book on ..."

I read this book a while ago and really enjoyed it. A long time ago when I was into true crime I read about Holmes but found the Worlds Fair stuff was fascinating. I have also read two other Larson books and they were very good as well.

[John]

At present I am about half way through "The Art of Racing in the Rain"; and so far I love it. It does have a small auto racing component which may not be for everyone but it is mainly about a family. The book is narrated by Enzo, the family dog. And he is one incisive and observant dog. Enzo talks about hating crows. My dog could have written that chapter. Best of all the book is centered in Seattle, which is near here and includes real people into this fictional tale. I am definitely going to look for more of Garth Stein's books!

[Heather]

I finished the Mysterious Benedict Society last night and I am now reading Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, which I've heard I absolutely have to read...but so far...meh...I don't know, maybe I'm just not in the mood.

[Pat]

Sam wrote: "I'm reading The Stone Diaries - it's for my book group. Also reading The Tenderness of Wolves after searching some reviews (and yes I liked the title and cover).

"I think you'll love the Tenderness of Wolves. I did.

[Shannon]

Molly wrote: "Burgendya wrote: "Now I am reading Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs and Before I Die by Jenny Downham. =)~"

My husband picked up my brother's old copy of Naked Lunch here and there on visits ..."

I tried reading Naked Lunch and got through the whole thing but perhaps I'm not from the right generation or perhaps it is just too weird to figure out. I am curious what Burgendya thinks of it too.

[Susanna]

I'm reading Sarah Waters' The Night Watch. I can't remember exactly where I came across this but I was searching for some LGBT literature. I also found Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man the same way.

I read about a local young author, Nelli Hietala, in the local paper, and so I borrowed her first novel from the library. I don't read a lot of YA novels so I don't really know what to expect.

[Jaime]

Susanna wrote: "I'm reading Sarah Waters' The Night Watch. I can't remember exactly where I came across this but I was searching for some LGBT literature. I also found Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man the same..."

Sarah Waters is one of my favorite authors. I read the Night Watch earlier this year and really enjoyed it. Have you read anything else by her? Her previous three all take place in Victorian England. My favorite by her is Fingersmith. I haven't read her newest book that just came out yet. I am number three on my book swapping site and am eagerly awaiting a copy!

[Julian]

Just finished Kill&Cure by Stephen Davison. I chose it because I liked the cover (shallow, I know). It's a fast-paced medical thriller. Would make a great sunbed (holiday) read. It's very addictive. Will now read Dark Fire by CJ Sansom. Read all of this series and just love the Shardlake character.

[Susanna]

Jaime wrote: "Susanna wrote: "I'm reading Sarah Waters' The Night Watch. I can't remember exactly where I came across this but I was searching for some LGBT literature. I also found Christopher Isherwood's A Sin..."

Hi Jaime, The Night Watch is my introduction to her writing but so far I'm loving it. It seems our local library only has Fingersmith so I'll have to check it out when I go next time. Thanks for the recommendation :)

[Liz]

I'm reading Colter, The True Story of the Best Dog I Ever Had, by Rick Bass. We're in the process of bringing a puppy into our home, and I just can't get enough of dog books!

[Liz]

I recently read two books by John Searles -- Strange but True and Boy Still Missing. I really enjoyed both of them but liked Strange but True better. I can't believe Searles hasn't written any other books -he's great!

[Donna]

I just finished Dead Run by P J Tracy. This is the 3rd in the Monkeewrench series and it was a great quick summer read. Action packed and with a few laugh out loud moments.

[Jaime]

I just stayed up late to finish Pride and Prejudice. Tomorrow (or, should I say, later today) I am looking forward to starting The Thirteenth Tale. Finally!

[Liz]

I'm reading 8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber because I wanted to read "A Cedar Cove Christmas" but found out that it was part of a series, and I can't bring myself to read the last book without reading the ones that went before. Soooo, I'm on the 8th book and then I will finally get to read the Christmas book.

These books are easy to read and are entertaining -- sort of like a soap opera!

[Heather]

Jaime - I hope you like the Thirteenth Tale. I LOVED it!

[Sandra]

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. I'm enjoying it but seems to be taking forever. I remember watching the movie which happened to one of the last I watched with my husband before he died. I've been actually wondering if what we watched was Memoirs of a Geisha, nothing seems familiar.

[Jenny, honorary mod - inactive]

I love the film and the book but I agree that the book is very different.

[Heather]

Finally finished Snow Crash, 2* and that's being generous. I just didn't like it that much.

Just now starting Rebecca mainly because Jaime suggested it.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished Succubus Blues - Richelle Mead. A great book. I am going to read A Winter's Tale - Mark Helprin (ML).

[Venuskitten]

I found this group and joined earlier this evening. This is my first post!

I have just finished reading Turbulence by Giles Foden, which was recommended on the radio and in my Sunday newspaper. It is an original and gripping novel.

[BurgendyA]

Jaime wrote: "I just stayed up late to finish Pride and Prejudice. Tomorrow (or, should I say, later today) I am looking forward to starting The Thirteenth Tale. Finally!"

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is an incredible story. I loved it alot. I hope you enjoy it like I did. =)~

[BurgendyA]

Molly wrote: "Burgendya wrote: "Now I am reading Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs and Before I Die by Jenny Downham. =)~"

My husband picked up my brother's old copy of Naked Lunch here and there on visits ..."

Your husband was right Molly. Naked Lunch way far out there. The story was to disgusting & weird. Usally I like odd reads, but this one was to grimy for me. =]~

[BurgendyA]

Now I am reading Blaze by Stephen King & Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton. Has anyone read them? =)~

[Molly]

Burgendya wrote: "Your husband was right Molly. Naked Lunch way far out there. The story was to disgusting & weird. Usally I like odd reads, but this one was to grimy for me. =]~..."

Wait - you mean I have to admit that my husband was right about something? ;0)

[Susanna]

I'm reading Jeff Lindsay's Dexter By Design. I've read the other books in the series so here I go with #4. It's the dark humour, it's hilarious.

[Molly]

Susanna wrote: "I'm reading Jeff Lindsay's Dexter By Design. I've read the other books in the series so here I go with #4. It's the dark humour, it's hilarious."

I love the show. We rent it on Netflix since we don't get Showtime. The books are on my list for this year - glad to see another thumbs up for them!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Have to put my books aside and read a ML (Mobile Library) book called Wedding Babylon - Imogen Edwards-Jones & Anonymous.

[Ally]

I've just started reading 'The Great Lover' by Jill Dawson. Its about the early life of Rupert Brooke, who was a bit of a ladies (and a mans) man! - promises to be just the sort of interesting semi-historical romp I need at the moment!

I'll let you know how it goes...

Ally

[Heather]

I finished Rebecca. 4*. It was quite good actually, and quite suspensful @ parts.

Now moving on to Dearly Devoted Dexter, the second dexter book.

[Jaime]

Heather wrote: "I finished Rebecca. 4*. It was quite good actually, and quite suspensful @ parts.

Now moving on to Dearly Devoted Dexter, the second dexter book."


Glad you enjoyed Rebecca, Heather! I haven't gotten much reading time in lately, which bums me out big time. I'm still reading (and still not that far into) The Thirteenth Tale. I really like it and wish I could get a good chunk of reading time in!

[Darren]

I have just started Roddy Doyle's The Snapper. Loving it. It's a window into the lives of a working class Irish family. The humour pours through the dialogue. You can't put it down.

P.S. Any recommendations for my SIX!! week summer hols welcome. Wheeeeeee!!!!

[Heather]

Finished Dearly Devoted Dexter today and am nowtarting in on Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs.

[Mary]

Darren wrote: "I have just started Roddy Doyle's The Snapper. Loving it. It's a window into the lives of a working class Irish family. The humour pours through the dialogue. You can't put it down.

P.S. Any rec..."

have the snapper on a shelf somewhere. must dust it down. for summer hols try the others in the series -The Commitments and the Van.

[Allison]

Because the new novel, Undiscovered Gyrl, is narrated by a blogger, is being marketed in a new way with a ton of on-line support. There are even three videos promoting it.

Check this one out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJiZvz...


What do you think of marketing books this way?

[Heather]

Finished Comfort Food and now starting in on the View From Mount Joy by Lorna Landvik.

[Susanna]

Now reading Dead Babies by Martin Amis. Missed the 1001BYMRBYD Group Read due to library books that demanded my attention so I'll be reading it only now.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Just finished Wedding Babylon - Imogen Edwards-Jones & Anonymous

[John]

Mary wrote: "Darren wrote: "I have just started Roddy Doyle's The Snapper. Loving it. It's a window into the lives of a working class Irish family. The humour pours through the dialogue. You can't put it down.
..."

Three of my favorite books and The Commitments is one of my favorite movies.

[Bernard]

I have just finished "Monday's Child" by Louise Bagshawe. I reckon this counts as chick-lit, being a story about three young women, written by a woman. I was recommended to this story ay a lady who had just read it and I was in no way disappointed. It is an engrossing read with a happy ending to three different examples of emotional turmoil. Would I read anything else by this author? Not yet, I think I need an immediate change from the world of clothes and make-up and distress over the simplest comment concerning a person's appearance. In spite of these disadvantages, the story keeps the reader's aattention very well.
I have thus just started "One Thousand White Women" by Jim Fergus. This story was first recommended to me at least five years ago and then recommended again much more recently. I am already feeling a sense of disappointment that this writer has to go to such lengths to set a plot in the history of the relations between The American Indians and the settlers. The description of Fergus' heroine arouses sympathy for her indeed, but this ins itself is faintly annoying as the story is still fiction and therefore the sympathy is misplaced. I do hope that my current impression of th8is novel improves, I am only on page 28 so far!

[Molly]

I just finished Three Day Road which was excellent. A very graphic depiction of WWI in France through the eyes of a young Canadian Cree Indian soldier & sniper which is interspersed with the story of his ancestors as told by his Aunt who lives in the bush avoiding the white world at all costs.

[Tasha]

i have started to read mrs mike by benedict & nancy freedman, even though its quite an old book i am really enjoying it, I got this book due to reading it been recommend to others on here, so thankyou!

[Heather]

Finished the view from mount joy. meh, not one of Landvik's better titles.

Now going to start on My Sister from the Black Lagoon by Laurie Fox...

[Fiona (Titch)]

Stopped Over The Edge - Jonathan Kellerman. Gonna try and read Succubus Nights - Richelle Mead.

[Beth]

Just finished The Remains of the Day (pleasantly surprised!) and The Little Stranger (disappointed). I am now half-way through The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo...it's engaging so far! :-)