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Thanks! Terrific choices - Still working on 2 stories from last month . . . Soooo many books, not enough time!
Wow, April already. I don't know how I managed 9 books last month and this month is even busier! Although, a children's picture book will help!Here is what I have planned thus far. Will be edited as the month goes along and I have actual time to look at my "want to read" list.
1. Read the 4th book of a series or a book with a 4 in the title.
Fatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs (Bones #4) (started 4/5 finished 4/7)
2. Read a book with a title or author with these letters--A-P-R-I-L.
Sweet Ginger Poison (started 4/19)
3. Read a book about a car or with a car on its cover.
4. Read an historical book.
5. In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, read a book about the Titanic or an ocean liner or ship.
6. Read a book about a family.
The Deep End of the Ocean by Jaqueline Mitchard (finished 4/19)
7. Let's take it easy and read a children's picture book.
8. In honor of earth day, read a book about nature.
9. Your choice.
(finished 4/2)
(finished 4/4)
How many more shopping days until Christmas? I have stack of books to be read - It's tough picking the next ones to read. Anyhow, here's wwhat I'm working on to date:1. Read the 4th book of a series or a book with a 4 in the title.
2. Read a book with a title or author with these letters--A-P-R-I-L.
"The Bridge of Sighs" by Richard Russo.
3. Read a book about a car or with a car on its cover.
4. Read an historical book.
"11/22/63" by Stephen King - Wow! What a story, I must say it's one of his better writings.
5. In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, read a book about the Titanic or an ocean liner or ship.
6. Read a book about a family.
"The Buddha in the Attic" by Julie Otsuka. Story of Japanese mail order brides coming to the U.S. Truly am impressed with this writing. Certainly isn't a "Happy Story."
7. Let's take it easy and read a children's picture book.
8. In honor of earth day, read a book about nature.
9. Your choice.
Now reading "The Sweetness of Tears" by Nafisa Haji.
Finised "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.
Reading Now reading "The Sixth Man" by David Baldacci, Book 5 in the Michelle Maxwell/Sean King series.
Good reading to all!
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Finished "The Buddha in the Attic," 5/5 stars!
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9/9, 9 books
1. Read the 4th book of a series or a book with a 4 in the title--Deadly Notions by Elizabeth Lynn Casey--finished 4/15/12.
2. Read a book with a title or author with these letters--A-P-R-I-L--The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene--finished 4/26/12.
3. Read a book about a car or with a car on its cover--Blast from the Past by Toni L. P. Kelner--finished 4/12/12.
4. Read an historical book--Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt--finished 4/30/12.
5. In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, read a book about the Titanic or an ocean liner or ship--Voyagers of the Titanic by Richard Davenport-Hines--finished 4/10/12.
6. Read a book about a family--The Land of Eighteen Dreams by Lawrence J. Epstein--finished 4/23/12.
7. Let's take it easy and read a children's picture book--Ben's Christmas Carol by Toby Forward--finished 4/10/12.
8. In honor of earth day, read a book about nature--Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals--Jonathan Balcombe--finished 5/5/12.
9. Your choice--The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter--finished 4/13/12.
Finished listening to "The Descendants" last night. I didn't enjoy this one at all. I felt like I was in a holding pattern waiting for the book to get started.None of the characters are particularly likeable. The main character keeps having the same realization over and over again ("these are my kids, I'm the only parent they have left... and I hardly know them).
I'm sure plenty of people liked this book, but it wasn't for me. 1/5 stars.
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I agree I haven't seen the movie. I know my mom hated it. But I'm still going to watch it.
Finished reading "11/22/63" by Stephen King this morning. Terrific book - A surprise ending. On my "Top 3" favorite Stephen King stories. "The Stand" is Number 1, "It" is Number 2 followed by "11/22/63."Starting "Bridge of Sighs" by Richard Russo.
Kristy wrote: "Finished listening to "The Descendants" last night. I didn't enjoy this one at all. I felt like I was in a holding pattern waiting for the book to get started.None of the characters are particu..."
I feel like I should asterisk this review with I've also had the flu for the last week and I have found that my mood influences how much I like/dislike a book.
Chuck wrote: "Finished reading "11/22/63" by Stephen King this morning. Terrific book - A surprise ending. On my "Top 3" favorite Stephen King stories. "The Stand" is Number 1, "It" is Number 2 followed by "11/2..."I'm really glad everyone is enjoying 11/22/63. It's one of my on-deck audiobooks!
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Here's my review:
I liked the layout of the book. I learned a little bit about the people who built, owned, and sailed the Titantic. The first section was about the building of the ship. The second section about the passengers by class and the seamen on her. The last section was about the sinking of her then the aftermath of the survivors, not only those that sailed her but those who had someone on her. The last chapter was the hardest to read because it was the aftermath and what happened to those who sailed the Titantic and lived or who were waiting for family members who died. I was surprised by the number of survivors who died on an anniversary of the sinking. Interesting read, not like anything I had read before.
With baseball season just starting "Calico Joe" is a must read - "At long last, America’s favorite storyteller takes on America’s favorite pastime. In this surprising and moving novel, the careers of a golden-boy rookie hitter for the Cubs and a hard-hitting Mets pitcher take very different paths. The baseball is thrilling, but it’s what happens off the field that makes Calico Joe a classic."
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In this surprising and moving novel, the career..."
That sounds good. I know it's on my TBR list.
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Finished reading "Bridge of Sighs" by Richard Russo - 4/5 stars!Now reading "The Sweetness of Tears" by Nafisa Haji, a book selection by the Literacy Center Bookclub I participate in.
"The overall message of The Sweetness of Tears is one of peace and compassion. Haji takes all these people, from so many different backgrounds, and brings them together in a beautiful way. Though there are so many ways for the characters in this book to be divided, to turn against one another, they choose to celebrate the things that make them similar, that make them family. It’s a heartwarming theme that readers will appreciate, especially in these divisive times.
At the same time, Haji highlights difficult cultural, social, and political issues within her book. The treatment of prisoners by the United States during the War on Terror is a central topic of the book, as are women’s rights in the Muslim world. Haji deftly turns portions of this novel into a social commentary without becoming overly preachy, and as a result, it’s a wonderful chance to learn and broaden your horizons."
Enjoying so far - The writing is smooth and eay to follow. Thank goodness for the glossary, lots of Pakistani words and saying in the story whichs adds to the feel of the story and people.
Haven't been reading too much this month. Took me over 2 weeks to read "The Deep End of the Ocean".And the puppy is coming home tonight, so there goes all my reading time!
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Last night I finished reading "The Sweetness of Tears" by Nafisa Haji - pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this story, 4/5 stars!My next read? "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.
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Manda wrote: "I just finished the hunger games - VERY good!"I'm about 1/3 of the way through it - Wonderful story line!
Manda wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Manda wrote: "I just finished the hunger games - VERY good!"I'm about 1/3 of the way through it - Wonderful story line!"
did you find it shocking to start with Chuck - and wond..."
Not shocking at all - no worse than the 'Twilight' series or the 'City of Gold' books. Suitable for teens? A big yes!
Finished reading "The Hunger Games" this morning, 4/5 stars. Now reading "The Sixth Man" by David Baldacci.
Well, I wasn't able to stick to the themes this month, ran out of time. Chasing a puppy around is SUPER tiring.But I have finished these books as well as the others above:
Dark side of the moon by J. Carson Black
Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston
The Card by Jim Devitt
Hoping to squeeze in one more before tomorrow ends!
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1. Read the 4th book of a series or a book with a 4 in the title.
2. Read a book with a title or author with these letters--A-P-R-I-L.
3. Read a book about a car or with a car on its cover.
4. Read an historical book.
5. In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, read a book about the Titanic or an ocean liner or ship.
6. Read a book about a family.
7. Let's take it easy and read a children's picture book.
8. In honor of earth day, read a book about nature.
9. Your choice.