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[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

I hate slow beginnings too - it's why I don't always finish a book. I usually know within the first 40 pages if I'm going to like/continue with a book. I decided a few years ago that for me there are far too many books out there to read to force myself to read something I'm not enjoying, that life is too short to do so and that there are enough things in life that we "have" to do that making myself read a book that I'm not enjoying or getting anything out of shouldn't be something I worry about - so I set it aside or pass it on to someone else who may enjoy it and don't look back :-)

[Sophie, The Romantic Moderator :)]

What you say is true :)

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

If I can't get into it by the the 4th chapter I know I won't probably like it. :)

[Aerykah]

Yes, I hate slow beginnings too... *frustrated sigh* However, since it's one of Mary Connealy's books, I just know I'm bound to like it once I get into it. So, I'll keep going. ;)
I think my problem is that I just got overwhelmed with so many new books to read (due to Christmas & my library holds coming in) many of which are westerns. I think I just need to take a bit of a break from the westerns & read something a little more modern. :P

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

oh yeah that happens to me too Aerykah. I get into a reading habit of reading certain genres and every now and then I just need a break and need to read something completely different.

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

I'm now reading Daughter of Venice by Donna Jo Napoli

[Aoibhínn]

Yesterday I finished reading by Kate Alcott. I really enjoyed this novel. It was very hard to put it down. I loved all the historical details about the Titanic and its survivors. I liked this unique take on the Titanic disaster. Not many books about the Titanic sinking feature the aftermath of it and how survivors try to deal with what happened and move on. I gave it 4 stars!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


I'm also about to finish by Janet Evanovich and make a start on by William Peter Blatty.

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

Alice - I'm about halfway through Daughter of Venice , it reads well. The story is engaging and interesting. It's deeper than I was expecting (in a good way), there is so much there - politics, religion, social issues etc.

[Beth]

I've not read all of Napoli's books, but they can be pretty deep I've found. Or at least deeper than they appear to be at first.

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

Beth wrote: "I've not read all of Napoli's books, but they can be pretty deep I've found. Or at least deeper than they appear to be at first."

That's great, I may have to look into more of her books.

Alice - I finished this book this morning. I think you would enjoy it. It's quite good. A really great story.

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

thanks!!

[Nicole D.]

Stephanie wrote: "Nicole D. wrote: "I am readingthe final book of the YA werewolf series I am reading."

I read them as well. Let me know what you think. There is also a prequel that w..."

I loved them.I just finished the prequel and it was amazing.If you liked the others I recommend it.What did you think of the Nightshade series?I looked at your ratings but you didn't rate them.

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

reading Emerald and LOVING It’s (Not That) Complicated: How to Relate to Guys in a Healthy, Sane, and Biblical Way =D

[Beth]

Steph wrote: "I just started The Night Circus - it looked interesting and a different kind of book than what I had been into so a refreshing switch up "

Really enjoyed The Night Circus!

[Beth]

I'm nearly to the middle of The Language of Flowers. It's good. Sad, but good. Beautiful writing.

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

I started reading A Hundred Flowers but I'm not sure yet if I'll be sticking with it. It's kind of slow, but we'll see.

[Leslie]

Currently reading and

[Leslie]

Steph wrote: "I just started The Night Circus - it looked interesting and a different kind of book than what I had been into so a refreshing switch up "

I really enjoyed that book. It wasn't what I expected, but it was nonetheless a great story.

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

My middle daughter loved The Night Circus.

[M.]

I'm reading Faithful Place by Tana French. It's my first encounter with her, and wow! Is it good, both as a mystery and as a well-crafted mainstream/literary novel. Great descriptions of places and neighborhood rhythms. Faithful Place

[Carolyn]

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

how is it caro?

[Salyna]

I am re-reading Glamorous Illusions by

[Nicole D.]

Caro wrote: ""

How are you liking it?

[Aoibhínn]

I just finished reading by William Peter Blatty. The Exorcist is an engrossing, gripping, disturbing and well-written supernatural tale. I really enjoyed this novel. I thought the author's writing style was excellent. I found it very hard to put this book down for long. I just had to know what happened next even though I've seen the movie half a dozen times! It didn't frighten me to death but it did scare me a good bit! Even though the book is over forty years old, except for a bit of seventies slang here and there, it really isn't dated at all. The Exorcist is one of the best horror novels that I've read in a long time. Even if you've already seen the movie a hundred times I'd recommend reading the novel as it's a lot better than the movie!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm about to start by William Landay.

[Beth]

Salyna wrote: "I am re-reading Glamorous Illusions by"

This one was really good!

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

Nope, decided not to stick with A Hundred Flowers. So I'll be starting The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

I'm now reading Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

[Beth]

Ooo, Kim, I really want to read Seraphina, it sounds so good!

I'm reading A Red Herring Without Mustard. I love this series, they are such fun mysteries. :)

[Aoibhínn]

I've just finished by William Landay. Defending Jacob is a well-written, disturbing and gripping crime thriller with plenty of twists and turns throughout the novel to keep you interested. I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the very beginning to the end. The reader is kept guessing as to whether Jacob is innocent or guilty until the very end of the novel. Throughout the trial I kept changing my mind about whether Jacob was guilty or not. I thought this was a excellent read so I’m giving it a well-deserved five stars!
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I'm about to start by Jamie Ford.

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

Beth wrote: "Ooo, Kim, I really want to read Seraphina, it sounds so good!

I'm reading A Red Herring Without Mustard. I love this series, they are such fun mysteries. :)"

Beth, it's very good so far and my middle daughter loved it as well.

[Nicole D.]

Kim N - Lost-In-A-Book wrote: "I'm now reading Seraphina by Rachel Hartman"

Please tell me how it is?It has been on my to read list for a while.

[Salyna]

A Tailor Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

Nicole D. wrote: "Kim N - Lost-In-A-Book wrote: "I'm now reading Seraphina by Rachel Hartman"

Please tell me how it is?It has been on my to read list for a while."

Will do, Nicole

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

I"m about to start

[Carolyn]

embarking on another JA

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

GREAT choice! =D

[Carolyn]

thanx! looked more interesting then the former JAs that i still loved (other then emma i hated emma)

[Nicole D.]

Caro wrote: "thanx! looked more interesting then the former JAs that i still loved (other then emma i hated emma)"

Emma is my least favorite also.A lot of people really love it but I just couldn't get over how snobbish Emma was.Northanger Abbey is one of her funniest.

[Carolyn]

oooh k thnx

[Salyna]

Betrayal By Robin Lee Hatcher

[Mari]

Salyna wrote: "I am re-reading Glamorous Illusions by"

I love this one

[Caity, that crazy moderator]

I want to read it sometime, Mari

[Salyna]

Mari wrote: "Salyna wrote: "I am re-reading Glamorous Illusions by"

I love this one"

I know! Can't wait for the second.

[Beth]

I am starting by Tamera Alexander

[Sophie, The Romantic Moderator :)]

It seems that people either love or hate Emma... Anyway! Enjoy Northanger Abbey! It is different from her other novels and I really like it :)

[Beth]

I've noticed that too. I didn't like it at first because the character Emma was so snobby, but that was kind of the point of the story, at least to me. She was snobby but then she changed. I loved it in the end :)

[Kim-Lost-In-A-Book]

Nicole, Seraphina is really, really good! I finished it last night. It's beautifully written, deep and I want to say complex but it's not really it's intelligent though, maybe that's the word I'm thinking of, or maybe even multi-faceted.

It's a beautiful story of self acceptance and acceptance of others as well, it has everything - love, war, politics, religion, but it's all done very tastefully and not critically.

It is also one of the most unique portrayals of dragons I've read so far.

[Beth]

Ooo, I can't wait to read it! I love dragons :)