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[Beverly]

I am reading Catch-22. I think it's is it 50th anniversary. Always wanted to read.

[Anne]

Judy wrote: "

I've wanted to read this one for a while. I'm only through the introduction but it sounds promising."

I have this one. Let me know if you really like it and I'll read it now as well.

[Beverly]

So far I really like it, though I could see how his writing could be seen as redundant. I think it is part of his humor. I'll let you know more as I read more.

[Dem]

I just finished and reviewed On Canaan's Side I really enjoyed this novel.

I have startedThe Homecoming of Samuel Lake and hope I enjoy it as much as on Canaan's side.

[Pam]

I am on The Laughing Corpse, the second in the Anita Blake, Vampire Killer series. I wasn't crazy about the first one but I heard that they get better. I'll see. If not, I'm giving up and starting something new.

This was recommended (well, mentioned) by a friend in a book group who thought it was too sexy. I immediately had to check out the series but so far have been disappointed.

[Anne]

Judy wrote: "Just finished . This is a book that i never would have picked up except for the yearly challenge. I needed a sapphire ..."

Judy, have you read My Life in France by Julia Child? Five star, favorite book for me and for a lot of people.

[Anne]

Judy wrote: "No, I haven't. This is a new type of memoir for me. I have added it. My daughter and I saw the movie Julie & Julia and we loved it. I just never realized how much I would actually enjoy reading abo..."

I never say this, but I will go out on a limb and say that I think you will love My Life In France. It is so charming because she loves everything about France: the people, the food, the culture and her husband and you enjoy all her pleasures as she describes them. it takes you through her first ever French and gourmet meal upon her arrival in Paris through her beginning to learn to cook, etc. Okay, I'll stop now.

[Janice, Moderator]

Judy wrote: "No, I haven't. This is a new type of memoir for me. I have added it. My daughter and I saw the movie Julie & Julia and we loved it. I just never realized how much I would actually enjoy reading abo..."

There's one thing better than reading about food; eating food!

[Kristina]

still because I've been kinda busy lately and haven't had the time or concentration to sit down and finish it. I think its finally getting to the point where I'll be hooked so hopefully soon!

[Janice, Moderator]

Me too. I have the book waiting patiently to be read.

[Pam]

Dem wrote: "Janice wrote: "I started reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. A Goodreads friend mailed it to me as a loan."

Sounds like a really interesting book Janice, looking..."

I just saw this book on Amazon yesterday and was immediately intruiged. I can't wait to hear more about it.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children last night. I gave it 3 stars. I enjoyed it. Here's my review .

[Pam]

Janice wrote: "I finished Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children last night. I gave it 3 stars. I enjoyed it. Here's my review ."

How old is your grandson? Is this too mature for middle-school?

[Janice, Moderator]

My grandson is 12. It wouldn't be too mature for him.

[Janice, Moderator]

I started reading Shanghai Girls because it is the monthly read for another group. I'm hoping to get it finished quickly so that I can start The Tenderness of Wolves for our September read.

[Janice, Moderator]

Judy wrote: "Janice wrote: "I started reading Shanghai Girls because it is the monthly read for another group. I'm hoping to get it finished quickly so that I can start [book:The Tenderness of W..."

I barely broke the cover. :) I haven't finished the first chapter yet. I hear that people have a hard time putting it down though.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm about to start The Gaslight Dogs and hope to finish it in time to include it in the August challenge. LOL!

[Janice, Moderator]

I've been really stingy with my 5 star ratings lately. LOL!

[Kristina]

reading for book club on Tuesday!

[Dem]

I just finished The Count of Monte Cristoa long but wonderful book. I am still reading The Homecoming of Samuel Lakeand really enjoying it.

[Kathryn]

Right now I'm reading Life by Keith Richards. It's kind of all over the place..... why am I surprised? But after about 60 pages, he seems to settle down a bit. I was never one for autobiographies/biographies or memoirs, but suddenly I find myself wanting to read books other than fiction. Trying to broaden my horizons, I guess.

[Anne]

"Just finished Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Loved it. About NYC in the late 1930s.

Now I'm reading Old Filth by Jane Gardam. Heard it's a great read.

[Kristina]

[Anne]

Maybe your library will get their audio or book versions back soon. Was there a waiting list? Does it sound like a book you would like? Did you read my review?

[Anne]

Judy, did you get my pm about Jeeves and Wooster?

[Janice, Moderator]

I started to listen to A Passage to India but gave up on it. The narrator, when reading the dialogue, used a heavy Indian accent with little distinction between voices. It was too confusing and I didn't want to have to work so hard at listening and I gave up.

I've started listening to Fahrenheit 451. I loved that movie but have never read the book.

[Dem]

I just finished and loved The Homecoming of Samuel Lake My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am just starting Testimony for a bookclub read and hope I like it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Judy wrote: "Janice (JaMaSc) | 580 comments I started to listen to A Passage to India but gave up on it. The narrator, when reading the dialogue, used a heavy Indian accent with little distinction between voice..."

I can give it another try at another time. Perhaps I was just tired when I was driving home the other day. Well, not perhaps... I was tired.

[Beverly]

I am reading Catch-22, but it's going slow. It is really a guys book. I also thought it would be funnier.
I really don't like the main character much, but the writing is very good.

[Janice, Moderator]

I just finished reading Shanghai Girls for a discussion in another group. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes Historical Fiction and the relationships between sisters.

I'm about to start Tenderness Of Wolves for our September discussion. I hope to start it tonight.

[Amy]

I've started reading My Stolen Son: The Nick Markowitz Story The true story behind the Alpha Dog movie. Written by the victim's mother. I was curious after seeing the movie.

[Chrissie]

Tom, Janixz

[Chrissie]

Tom, Janice and Judy - Middlesex is a very good read. I gave it four stars. It is funny and the Greek family is one you must meet. Don't be turned off by the strange theme, it is a really good book. I read it a long time ago so I cannot link you to a review.

[Janice, Moderator]

Chrissie wrote: "Tom, Janice and Judy - Middlesex is a very good read. I gave it four stars. It is funny and the Greek family is one you must meet. Don't be turned off by the strange theme, it is a real..."

Thanks for the recommendation Chrissie. I have the book in paperback to read. I hope to get to it one day soon.

It's good to see you back. I was beginning to wonder if you were ok.

[Janice, Moderator]

I started to read Tenderness Of Wolves last night for our September read.

I had started the audiobook Byzantium but couldn't get past the monotony of the narrator, so quit about 2 hours in. This morning I will start Firefly Lane. I think it will be a nice change in pace from what I've been reading lately.

I'm going to hold off on an ebook until September and then I'll start one for our September challenge.

[Chrissie]

I really enjoyed Swedish Tango: A Novel. It is primarily about relationships, but please see my review which explains all the other themes it touches on: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I am reading The Big Rock Candy Mountain. Stegner really has an ability to depict his characters!

[Chrissie]

Janice, it is nice to be back:0) I hate not having a computer connection. I missed all of you and GR! Has GR started behaving better?

I bought this wonderful book in Sweden called Fågelsång. You get pictures of birds and by pushing a button you hear birdr songs and twitter when they are scared or are trying to attract other birds. It is fabulous if you do not see so well b/c you hear the bird and know it is out there. There are 150 birds in the book. Wonderful pcitures too. Even my three year old grandson now knows the sounds of many, many birds. You do not need your eyes or binoculars! :0) Wonderful book! TREMENDOUS. I do not think it has been translated into English. :0(

[Janice, Moderator]

That book does sound interesting, Chrissie. What a great tool for teaching kids (and adults) about identifying bird songs.

Goodreads has been behaving for me lately. I haven't seen the Alice in Wonderland picture saying the site is unavailable in a few days.

[Chrissie]

Janice, there are probably similar bird books in English!

[Chrissie]

I have begun Blessed by Thunder: Memoir of a Cuban Girlhood. I was hooked when I read a bit of the text at Barnes & Noble! I loved Allende's The House of the Spirits, and I think that perhaps there really will be similarities between the two books. It is a memoir about a girl's childhood growing up under the guidance of her grandmothers and the mystical stories that were an integral part of her experiences. History too - as Cuba falls to Castro's regime. Having read about 40 pages, I am thoroughly enjoying myself. I am being given Cuban vernacular, customs and "mystical" beliefs all rolled up into a personal story.

I just finished The Big Rock Candy Mountain. I wanted to taste Wallace Stegner, that everyone says is such a fabulous writer. I am glad I read it but it was just too depressing for my tastes. Yes, the author does magnificently depict his characters. My spoiler-free review explains my views: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... .

[Dem]

Just finished Testimonyfor a local bookclub read, and this is my review
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I am just starting Someone Knows My Name

[Chrissie]

Dem, I gave Someone Knows My Name five stars. I think you will like it very much. For others who are still considering this book do read it. Here is my short spoiler-free review.: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

That reminds me.... I stilll haven't read Olaudah Equiano autobiography.

[Pam]

I am reading Room for my book club and it is very good. A difficult but rewarding read. I am starting Anna and the French Kiss because it was recommended by a friend and I've also seen it mentioned on several book sites. It will also be a lighter read after Room.

[Dem]

Chrissie wrote: "Dem, I gave Someone Knows My Name five stars. I think you will like it very much. For others who are still considering this book do read it. Here is my short spoiler-free review.: h..."

So far I am loving it Chrissie, busy couple of days just not getting enough time to read !! Hoping to get a few hours quiet time at weekend.

[Kristina]

Almost done with , I've had it forever and was finally in the mood to read it! Slow to start but I'm really liking it now :)

[Valerie]

Finished 2 books actually. I finished yesterday, then started last night, & finished it this evening.

[Pam]

Kristina wrote: "Almost done with , I've had it forever and was finally in the mood to read it! Slow to start but I'm really liking it now :)"

I'm feeling the same way about The Forest of Hands and Teeth. It must get better if you're on the third one. Are they all slow to get started?

[Beverly]

I just finished Rules of Civility and am starting a .99 cent special from Kindle Blind Faith by CJ Lyons.

[Dem]

I have just finished and really enjoyed
Someone Knows My Name
here is my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

I am now reading City of Thieves

[Chrissie]

I just finished The Observations. It is a light, entertaining mystery. Even I liked it, and I usually cannot read mysteries! Please remember that for me three stars IS a good book to read! Here is my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/....

I also recently finished Blessed by Thunder: Memoir of a Cuban GirlhoodBlessed by Thunder: Memoir of a Cuban Girlhood which I could not complete, but wish I could have. This I gave four stars to! My spoiler free review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I will read The Last Station: A Novel of Tolstoy's Last Year. I will next year attempt to read 52 books from 52 different countries. I have too many "must read" books for the Russian Federation, so I will take one from the list now. Doesn't it look interesting?!