- Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Series -- CarolE, 08:15:55 11/05/09 Thu
If you enjoyed The Lord of the Ring you WILL enjoy this series. "The peaceful villagers of Emond's Field pay little heed to rumors of war in the western lands until a savage attack by troll-like minions of the Dark One forces three young men to confront a destiny which has its origins in the time known as The Breaking of the World." From that start in Book 1 to this in the newest, book 12 "The Gathering Storm": "Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready.
"The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow."
"New Spring: The Novel" is a prequel to the series. Had I known this I probably would have read it first.
"The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time" is a companion book that explains lots of history and what each of the fantastical creatures are. It doesn't advance the story but is a great book that explains lots of things. At the end of each book in the series is a glossary that comes in handy. Unless you have a much better memory than I do you may want to take notes on peoples names...or not. I didn't do this the first time thru but on re-reading book 1 I did and it has helped me in my re-read of book 11 in preparation to jump into the newest. The good news? There will be 2 more books!!!!! I hope you find and enjoy this series as much as I have.
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- Thanks Carol. I've heard talk of this series but didn't know exactly what it was. Now, I'll look into it. If you are interested, Tor publishing has a book discussion website and they just did and maybe are still doing WOT rereads. I love their LOTR rereads- these people really know fantasy. I link to the website through twitter but I think its tor.com (NT) --
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- These books are almost as addictive as DG's! And there are 12 of them to keep you busy while DG writes! (NT) -- sshivers, 11:39:42 11/05/09 Thu
- I absolutely love these books, I just mentioned The Gathering Storm a couple of posts below. I want to buy it NOW, but I need to wait for the paperback, to go with all my others - nearly 1 whole shelf on an Ikea Billy Bookcase. There is a prequel too, called New Spring, which gives us some history on 2 of the central characters. (NT) -- Margy, 13:36:58 11/05/09 Thu
- Yep-love the series but find them a teeny bit more gory than LOTR. :-) (NT) -- Keira, 19:27:03 11/05/09 Thu
- Would this be good for 13 year old DS? He's read The Belgariad series by David & Leigh Eddings and enjoyed it, but they are pretty PG13. And honestly, I am big into SF/Fantasy but never enjoyed LoTR books as much as the movies... so if these are similar, might not work for him. Thanks! (NT) -- MaryC in KY, 07:37:04 11/06/09 Fri
- New Stephen King - is anyone else eagerly awaiting this which is due out next week? 1000plus pages in what seems to be a blockbuster of a book. Amazon is amazingly selling it for $9, thought at that price, I would grab this massive hardcover. Hopefully I will be able to lift it/ Its called Under The Dome. -- Irene, 08:56:49 11/04/09 Wed
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- The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier -- susiej, 16:49:45 11/03/09 Tue
I just can't say enough good stuff about this book. If you're a Martin fan, it reminded me of the beginning of Game of Kings, the way the Starks might have lived if all hell hadn't broken loose ontop of them.
However, this is based on fact, set in the Highlands back in Pictish Scotland-druids, faeries, blue tatooed warriors. Remember how Claire says Murtagh had a Pictish face? They were the folk before the Gaels. Yep, the red-heided Gaels are actually the enemy here.
Anyway, its got a great hero. Great heroine. The writing is as compelling as Martin, but not as graphic/brutal. It has that female touch of family and marriage such as DG brings. And the series is done at three. I'm just starting Well of Shades.
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- Thanks for the rec, I'm just scouting around for something new, just finished Echo, and thought I'd be reading A Gathering Storm but it's only out in Hardback, so that has to wait. I love Game of thrones, so this sounds right up my street. (NT) -- Margy, 01:19:19 11/04/09 Wed
- Thank you for posting this. When my external hard drive died I lost ALL my read and TBR lists. I have loved several of her series and couldn't for the life of me remember her name. It's been a couple of years since reading them. (NT) -- CarolE, 06:59:42 11/05/09 Thu
- After realizing what series you were talking about (duh) I have to say these were some of the most wonderful books I've EVER read!! I've read almost all of her books and would recommend them to anyone who loves this type of fantasy. She also has a new book out "Heart's Blood". I believe it is a stand alone. IMHO Juliet Marillier is a "storyteller", the best of all type of writer. (NT) -- CarolE, 08:25:33 11/05/09 Thu
- I have read this series as well as her Sevenwaters series and loved them all I see that book 4 of the Sevenwaters series is out and I must get it. (NT) -- LadyGrace, 08:40:55 11/06/09 Fri
- I read a book earlier this year - it was recommended here - and can't find it again. I want to say the title was something like 'Furney'????? It was about a man who has lived multiple lives in England as both men and women. It was wonderful and had a surprise ending that I adored. Anybody remember it? -- CathyS, 11:57:20 11/01/09 Sun
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- Anyone Out There by Marian Keyes -- Conmama, 08:30:34 10/30/09 Fri
I'm not one that enjoys reading books with female protaganists in contemporary settings, but I make an exception to this book. It is heartbreaking and filled with unbelievable humor at the same time. Couldn't put it down, it was my first Marian Keyes book.
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- I enjoyed that one as well. My DD describes her work as very good 'chick lit'. I've got another to read (Sushi for Beginners) but can't seem to get into it. (NT) -- Kirsten, 03:57:21 10/31/09 Sat
- Did you know this is the fourth in a series? The other each deal with a different sister. They are Watermelon, Rachel's Holiday and Angels. (NT) -- TanyaB, 19:12:09 10/31/09 Sat
- I think I've read everuthing from Keyes that our library has to offer. I really enjoy her writing style. Very funny. If you liked Bridget Jones, you'll love Keyes' style of writing. (NT) -- TheresaSt., 13:21:34 11/01/09 Sun
- Marian Keyes is my favorite "chick lit" author, though I think she goes way deeper and darker than the typical chick lit. She is very Irish in her writing...quirky humor and dark subjects, but I always laugh out loud and am held captive by her stories. Sushi for Beginners was my lesser favorite, though I didn't not like it. My favorites of hers are Anybody Out There, Rachel's Holiday, and Last Chance Saloon. You should definitely read the whole series that came before Anybody Out There...it's great! The audio CDs are very good, too. (NT) -- Reilly, 05:14:51 11/02/09 Mon
- Black Dagger Brotherhood and Jennifer Donnelly's The Wild Rose -- Keira, 06:37:03 10/28/09 Wed
I noticed a mention of this series a few posts down and would just like the opinions of those who have read the series. I am thinking of giving them a try but as my time is precious, I'm seeking your thoughts.
Also, is anyone else anxiously awaiting the release of Jennifer Donnelly's third book "The Wild Rose"? I think they are now saying early Spring release.
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- I LOVED BDB. Everyone in my office has read them we call them Vampire Porn *G* They are light on the vampire heavy on the sexy. JR Ward writes very well, and gives you characters you like and care about. She does great sex scenes without the ick. They are not corny or gross, just really good. And there are great plots lines. The 1st one is Dark Lover and chances are Wrath will suck you in. (NT) -- Cherie (), 06:47:20 10/28/09 Wed
- BDB are fun, easy, mindless, cheap read. Lots of sex with sexy vampire. They are between-reads when you need to take a break from heavier stuff, I t hink. (NT) -- conmama, 08:26:56 10/30/09 Fri
- I didn't like JD's last book the Tea Rose so much so that I didn't even finish it. So I won't be looking for the next one. I have read I think the first 3 BDB and I did enjoy them but I need a break before picking them up again! (NT) -- Alissa, 04:07:44 10/31/09 Sat
- I think I might give Dark Lover a try as I need a quick read, as opposed to a long epic. I got a good deal on Fictionwise.com With our membership and rebate, it was only $3.99 (Canadian, eh). LOL. Alissa, I loved The Tea Rose and The Winter Rose-good character development etc., so am really looking forward to the Wild Rose. Funny how books are. Some people absolutely love one particular title, while others really don't like it at all. This happened to me with The Time Traveller's Wife-some liked it, some hated it. Good thing we all love Jamie!!!!!! (NT) -- Keira, 16:20:22 10/31/09 Sat
- I can not wait for The Wild Rose! It feels like we have been waiting for it forever! As much as I hope it is out in early Spring, I am not holding my breathe until there has been confirmation. There have been at least two release dates so far! (NT) -- Marg, 19:16:32 10/31/09 Sat
- I really like the Black Dagger Brotherhood books. My DH did too. They are light, fun reading, however, IMHO, JR Ward can actually write decently unlike many romance/fantasy authors. There is no groaning over crappy dialog and cringing at eye rolling sex scenes. I usually stay away from romance/fantasy because so many authors are just formulaic and can't write worth a darn. JR Ward does a pretty good job I think. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 16:15:40 11/01/09 Sun
- Good to know about The Wild Rose. I have loved Jennifer Donnelly's Rose series. I must do a reread before spring. (NT) -- Reilly, 20:24:03 11/02/09 Mon
- Ah, almost finished the second book in the series. Absolutely cannot get the third book until I finish my paper!!! They are absolutely too distracting, lol. (NT) -- Keira, 19:28:41 11/05/09 Thu
- I have enjoyed the 2 books of the Rose series by Jennifer Donnelly. I am looking forward to the last one to complete the trilogy. (NT) -- SheltieLass, 10:56:48 11/06/09 Fri
- The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski -- JulieO, 17:23:02 10/27/09 Tue
First, it's an Oprah book pick. Second, the main characters are named Edgar, Claude and Trudy (like Gertrude). Ring any bells? Any Danish bells? Paging Shakespeare...
My book club just read this book and discussed it last night. I'd love to hear what anyone else had to say about it.
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- My Life In France by Julia Child -- Lemora - walking upright, 19:07:14 10/21/09 Wed
Has anyone else read this one? The Julia parts of the movie" Julie and Julia" were based on this memoir. I loved Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci so much as Julia and Paul Child that I went right out and bought the book to learn more about how "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" came to be written, and about her life! What a wonderful woman she must have been to have as a friend --and not just for dinner party invites! (After reading the Rosamond Pinchot story by RP's granddaughter --see my post below-- I frankly needed cheering up! Good book, but really tragic!) Julia Child was just the ticket. Her nephew, Alex Prud'homme, does a beautiful job of pulling it all together, as JC died peacefully in her sleep in 2004, just before they completed the book. A big 92nd birthday feast was in the works and JC passed on just 2 days before the Big Day. So, all her surviving friends came and they had a wake for her --she probably planned it that way.
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- Covet by J.R. Ward -- Janelle N, 03:39:55 10/18/09 Sun
I just finished it today & I loved it (it was the first book I have read after Echo).
It's the first book in her new Fallen Angels series. It is set in Caldwell like the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, so there are a few locations/characters you may recognise. Has anyone else read it yet, & what did you think?
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- I read it first (before Echo) - as a break after ABOSAA re-read. I found it harder to get into than the Brotherhood books, but she had me about half way through, and by then end I just wanted to be able to go one to the next book. I loved all the references to the characters and places we know from the Brotherhood books. There were enough that it was set in a familiar world, but not so many as to be heavy handed. (NT) -- Margy, 13:22:07 10/18/09 Sun
- I enjoyed it but need to do a reread. I was in the middle of packing to move house when I got it and couldn't bear to put it in a box until I had read it! *g* It hasn't grabbed me as much as the BDB did, but I am sure when I get time to reread it I will appreciate it a bit more. The next one out about this time next year is called CRAVE. (NT) -- AmandaW, 13:07:30 10/19/09 Mon
- Thanks for reminding me about the Black Dagger Brotherhood series - off to check the library now! (NT) -- SueP, 23:51:32 10/19/09 Mon
- I finished it right before I started Echo. I liked it just fine and I will continue with the series. The characters took me a little longer to get into than the Brothers, but it was a fun enjoyable read. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 06:36:29 10/20/09 Tue
- I've just heard of this last week. Have a loooooooooooooong TBR pile but I'll keep this in mind. (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 04:00:05 10/21/09 Wed
- The Last Unicorn, by Peter S. Beagle -- Lady Stormwing, 18:50:25 10/17/09 Sat
I was just talking about this on the Polls and Surveys board, and I thought I'd mention this, one of my all-time favorite books, here as well so everyone else can enjoy it.
"The Last Unicorn" is an epic fantasy tale about a young unicorn who discovers herself to be the last of her kind. On her quest to find the others, she befriends a clumsy magician, Schmedrick, and a kitchenmaid, Molly. The three of them together encounter an evil king who is obsessed with capturing the world's unicorns, inclduding this one, the last...
Both the book and the movie, which follows the book almost word for word, are wonderful. If you're looking for a good weekend read, pick this one up next time you're at the library!
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- Rebecca's Tale by Sally Beauman -- AmyGirl, 07:34:11 10/14/09 Wed
This was a sequel written by a different author as Dahne DuMaurier who wrote Rebecca is dead and can't write a sequel *G* ........ I'm usually not a fan of those sequels but since I am a raving Rebecca fan I bought two of them (one I still have yet to read) by different authors which pick up where Rebecca left off. This one was very good, some twists and turns and it made me think of the character of Rebecca in a different light. Mrs. Danvers makes an appearance as well as a few other Rebecca characters. I'd give it 8 out of 10 -- writing was very good but the ending was ??? not what I was hoping -- still a good read!
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- "Hugh and Bess" by Susan Higginbotham - FANTASTIC historical fiction novel involving the family of Edward II. I LOVED it!!! I'm now reading her first book called "The Traitor's Wife" PS I'm giving a copy of Hugh and Bess away on my blog if anyone is interested. -- Lisa, 14:41:52 10/10/09 Sat
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- The Host by Stephenie Meyers -- SueP, 21:48:56 10/09/09 Fri
Just interested in anyone's opinion on Ms Meyer's new book?. It's taken me a while to get in to it, but think I have found the rhythm now!
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- I read it and found it 'OK'. It reminded me of old science fiction - think War of The Worlds or I Am Legend. (NT) -- TanyaB, 16:58:16 10/11/09 Sun
- I loved it. It was a little hard to get into, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. My mother read it and felt the same way. Def. a step above the "Twilight" books in terms of maturity of the characters, too. (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, 09:04:17 10/12/09 Mon
- I loved it too, really good book. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. (NT) -- Gwen, 10:53:09 10/12/09 Mon
- Me too (loved it) and thought it was MUCH better than the Twilight series. A bit of 'food for thought' in this one - I don't think I'd be too impressed if a parasite inhabited the body of any of my loved ones! I'm a bit a of fan of 'old' science fiction such as John Wyndham's novels so maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much. Seems to be enjoyed by teenage readers as well - my kids and their friends have all loved it. (NT) -- Rhiann, 06:46:23 10/13/09 Tue
- I enjoyed this book, even got my DH to read it (he wouldn't touch Twilight). (NT) -- Janelle N, 03:42:43 10/18/09 Sun
- I loved it too! Definitely my favourite Meyer, and I hope to read more from her in this world. (NT) -- Marg, 12:54:46 10/19/09 Mon
- I listened to The Host on audio and absolutely loved it. Much better than "Twilight" and I liked them as well. Hope there will be more . (NT) -- LindaB, 09:38:54 10/25/09 Sun
- cute non-fiction historical -- Audrey, 17:17:42 10/01/09 Thu
Hi all...
Was in Waldens looking for work book and stumbled on this in the endcap. Remember, Remember (The Fifth of November) by Judy Parkinson. Now I love history as I'm sure many of you do, but I am kind of embarassed to say, while I'm good on my American history, my British History knowledge is pretty bad (sorry). I've learned a lot reading DG's books. This is a cute little volume that has little blurbs about British history and is humourously written. Sub title: "Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About British History With All the Boring Bits Taken Out." I'm looking forward to finishing this slim book.
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- Historical, Sara Donati, The Endless Forest -- AprilDB, 10:17:15 09/23/09 Wed
This is the newest book in the Into the Wilderness series. I just found out that it will be released in January. I thought that many people who frequent this site would likely be fans of this series as well. In fact Claire and Jamie get make a guest appearance in this series.
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- Uglies by Scot Westerfeld -- susiej, 08:13:11 09/22/09 Tue
When I first saw this book on the shelf (YA) I was turned off by the title and its labeling, but I kept hearing a lot of good things about it so when my daughter brought it home, I ended up reading it. And liked it.
Its a fun, fast paced read. The labeling and the turnoff from that is one of the main points of the book.
Now, I read the second in the series and didn't quite enjoy it as much but that's norm for me. I always seem to like first books best.
I haven't read the 3rd yet, but my daughter has. She liked them all and I was really psyched that she read something with this much food for thought and tough female protag after some of the...hmm, shall we say vapid minded/fashionista crud she's been reading lately.
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- A Thousand Splendid Suns by khaled Hosseini. I've just finished this very moving and beautifully written book about Afghanistan, which I think will stay with me for quite a while. It is certainly very relelvent at the moment. -- Beccy, 07:53:57 09/16/09 Wed
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- I listened to this on CD - fantastic, can't recommend it highly enough. (NT) -- Margy, 12:12:31 09/16/09 Wed
- I loved this book. It made me cry, but also made me appreciate just being able to walk out ot my front door dressed how I like and without a male escort. It also made me appreciate my education and being able to vote and express my opinions freely. (NT) -- albion, 13:40:26 09/16/09 Wed
- Thousand Splendid Suns is a beautifully written book. I would read just about anything written by Hosseini. (NT) -- ladyphantom, 08:09:48 09/18/09 Fri
- I love stories about strong women and this one is great, sad and meaningful all in one. (NT) -- lisah, 20:20:23 10/02/09 Fri
- I cried like a fool over this book. Just thinking about it could start it up again. I can't even tell people about the book without crying. Beautifully written, very thought provoking, and I had to Google Titanic and Afghanistan after reading it! (NT) -- Brookita, 22:53:51 10/02/09 Fri
- Loved it, opened my eyes completely to what goes on in that country and how lucky I am to be able to make the choices I make. (NT) -- Gwen, 10:53:33 10/12/09 Mon
- I loved this book, very moving and I gave it to one of my closest friends and asked her to pass it on to another friend, that's the kind of book it is (NT) -- Catherine S., 09:30:47 10/15/09 Thu
- Land of a Thousand Suns -- Gaelicwitch, 23:30:03 10/15/09 Thu
- The "Sookie Stackhouse" novels by Charlaine Harris -AKA "True Blood" series -- TheresaSt., 11:01:45 09/07/09 Mon
I watched the first season of "True Blood" on HBO and LOVED it. I found out that the series was based on a set of books from Harris. Once I started reading the series, I couldn't put them down. I think there are 9 or so books in the series. All are available in paperback with the exception of the last. The series remindeded me of the Stephanie Plum (Evanovich) series -in that, the main character was loveable and honest and the men were sexy...well, dead...but still sexy. I think the story lines are better then that of Plum's. These books are definately addicting and are more "spicy" that the Plum books. A MUST READ!
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- It's interesting to hear from someone who read the books after seeing True Blood. Some people didn't like True Blood because it wasn't true to the books. For myself, I read the books so long ago I don't catch the differences. I love True Blood, and I know I really liked the books when I read them. It's good to see that the TV show is getting people to read the books. (NT) -- Cherie, 06:52:55 09/08/09 Tue
- I really enjoyed these books and DH and I are addicted to True Blood. Sookie is a very loveable character, sometimes it gets a little strange but hey I enjoy that. (NT) -- LisaW, 06:55:31 09/08/09 Tue
- I don't seem to have a problem separating the tv series from the book series. I have read all 9 books within the past yr and watch the series on HBO religiously. I enjoy them both. And I enjoy the little surprises in the tv series with regard to the plot line. I just went to the Decatur Book Festival & saw Charlaine Harris, the author. There was a question about her reaction to the plot changes in the tv series. >>>> going inside before I run out of room. -- Tess, 16:33:44 09/08/09 Tue
- Yep, I loved the books and had a lot of fun reading them. DH and both liked Season 1 and since I knew it deviated from the book plot, I was prepared. Can't wait for Season 2 to come out on DVD since I don't have cable. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 16:58:55 09/12/09 Sat
- I'm reading the fifth book in the series now. I've really enjoyed them all - nice, light, easy reading. I took the first four on vacation with me, and they were perfect for that. Can't wait to start renting theTrueBlood dvds! (NT) -- Maggie, 12:58:18 09/29/09 Tue
- Great book site -- astrokath, 01:36:50 08/29/09 Sat
For anyone wanting to know what books an author has written, what series they belong to and what order they come in, go here:
Fantastic Fiction
It's a really helpful and easy to use site.
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- Just finished Atonement. -- susiej, 15:29:19 08/28/09 Fri
I'm about to go slit my wrists.
I mean, I've read sad stuff and serious subject matter before, but I was thinking when I was nearly done, "You know, I don't think I've so much as cracked a smile while reading this book.
And just then I got to that little passage in the park where the two nurses are giggling about some silly patients. I said, "Oh, OK. A laugh. The guy can be humorous." Then, wham- 5 pages later and the MC is feeling guilty that she could ever have laughed when such horror was around the corner. So then, I was guilty too.
I think that's what I like about DG- serious things, sad, true historical events, but Jamie and Claire are never without a sense of humor.
I did love McEwan's line about love though- "he said the three words that no amount of bad art can ever cheapen."
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- Waving hi to you Susiej! Hope you've had a good summer. I know just what you mean about Atonement. Its the kind of book my bookclub loves to read. I can't help feeling someone is telling contemporary authors that to be taken seriously as 'literature' they have to include depressing twists all leading to sadness, disappointment and death. Thank goodness for all the fun recommendations I get here, my bookgroup has started to feel like I'm wearing a hairshirt and doing penance while I slog through ennui and despair! *g* (despite that little rant, I did like Atonement, but book after book like it gets tiring) (NT) -- HollyC, 06:17:00 08/29/09 Sat
- I know what you mean Susie. It was a well written book, but just so stinking sad. I turned away from books like that this summer because they make me feel so bad. I read a bunch of fun vampire fiction which makes me laugh and have fun. I disagree that all literature has to be sad and depressing. Hope you find a happy book soon. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 08:43:18 08/30/09 Sun
- LOL Susie! I felt exactly the same way after reading it. I thought I was okay with "the ending" but alas...that last chapter really blew me out of the water. What???!!! No! That "Happy Ending" wasn't real???!!! I am sorry, but that was just wrong. (NT) -- Tess, 16:33:19 08/30/09 Sun
- I agree. The descriptions of Dunkirk were eye-opening and sad. (NT) -- FranS, 21:22:56 08/30/09 Sun
- Sergeanne Golon - Angelique Books -- Crabwise Camille, 21:44:58 08/27/09 Thu
I found Angelique and the King at a garage sale (yard sale)I'm about half way through and I love it! Has anyone else read them. I'm almost too scared to go on reading in case something happens to Philippe :)
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- J.R.Ward books -- MaryJ, 19:10:02 08/27/09 Thu
Can anyone tell me if The Dark Lover is the first of the Brotherhood of the Black Dagger series (and maybe the order for the rest of them)? My library system is countywide & not all the books are in one place. I also can't tell from the library website because not all of the entries have the publication dates listed. Thanks!
(my guess is that's ti's first because there are 6 people waiting for it & zero waiting for the others.)
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- Dark Lover is the 1st I'll post the rest inside. Enjoy the Brothers!!! I know I sure do *G* -- Cherie, 21:01:07 08/27/09 Thu
- Come back and let us know if you enjoyed them as much as a lot of us did!!! Besides DG, this in the only series I actually wanted to own. (NT) -- TanyaB, 07:31:42 08/28/09 Fri
- Thanks ladies, good to know I've got the first one on hold - I hate reading out of order. I'll let you know how it goes *G* (NT) -- MaryJ, 17:34:10 08/29/09 Sat
- 'Covet' is released on the 29th September (a week after 'Echo)', its the 1st book in her new Fallen Angels series - I have mine pre-ordered! (NT) -- Janelle N, 04:11:02 09/11/09 Fri
- YOu're lucky. Itried reserving them at my library and the hold lists were ridiculous for all of the bools. I ended up getting Lover enshrined first . So I went ahead and read it and loved it ! !! After that I bought Dark Love rso I could read them in order. I first heard about them here on this board and really, really want to thank whoever did the reccommendation. (NT) -- Sheila H, 09:21:16 09/24/09 Thu
- I litterally just finished Z'S BOOK 30 minutes ago! I'm really enjoying this series but this one was so sad. But I'm not sure I want to read Butch's book. I would kinda like to skip over it but I don"t want to miss details of anyone else. So far Z is my favorite. (NT) -- dale, 18:17:04 10/12/09 Mon
- Thorn In My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs -- Brooke, 16:51:19 08/24/09 Mon
Before I found the Outlander series, this series was at the top of my favorite list. There is no time travel but the story and the characters draw you in just like the Outlander series. You find yourself laughing and crying and reading through parts as fast as you can because you just can't bear what is happening to the characters. I adore the first 3 books in this series and highly recommend it to satisfy a fix for a good story set in 1700's Scotland.
Here is a synopsis off the website:
Two brothers fight to claim one father's blessing.
Two sisters long to claim one man's heart.
In the autumn of 1788, amid the moors and glens of the Scottish Lowlands, two brothers and two sisters each embark on a painful journey of discovery.
Jamie and Evan McKie both want their father Alec's flocks and lands, yet only one brother will inherit Glentrool. Leana and Rose McBride both yearn to catch the eye of the same handsome lad, yet only one sister will be his bride.
A thorny love triangle emerges, plagued by lies and deception, jealousy and desire, betrayal and broken promises. Brimming with passion and drama, Thorn in My Heart brings the past to vibrant life, revealing spiritual truths that transcend time and penetrate the deepest places of the heart.
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- Has anyone read Philippa Gregory's new book "The White Queen"? It got a good review in The Wall Street Journal (!) of all places. Altho' I'm not a huge fan of PG I might have to read it. It is about Elizabeth Woodville, wife of Edward IV. So I need to see how it ties in with Sunne in Splendour and if the book is sympathetic to Elizabeth. -- Mari L., 12:12:15 08/21/09 Fri
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- There is a mention of this book below in the Sunne in Splendour post. I have it on hold at the library, I haven't read it yet. (NT) -- Cherie, 14:13:09 08/21/09 Fri
- I've read it, and thought it much better than the last two PG books I read (I spent most of "The Other Queen' thinking 'chop off her head already!!'). It was quite a good yarn and I am pleased to say (also being a fan of Richard III) that Elizabeth still comes across as a b*tch *VBG*. I enjoyed it. (NT) -- astrokath, 06:46:44 08/22/09 Sat
- I haven't read it yet. I have seen mixed reviews, with some concerns being expressed about one aspect of how Elizabeth Woodville has been portrayed, but for the most part most people agree it is a better book than The Other Queen was. (NT) -- Marg, 07:38:35 08/22/09 Sat
- Washington Post Review by Diana Gabaldon ---->>>> -- Cherie, 06:57:47 08/26/09 Wed
- The first part of the book was great, and then it just plummetted into the pits of boredom for me. I didn't hate it, but it was a dull talking heads read, for sure. (NT) -- Lisa J, 11:57:42 09/05/09 Sat
- I'm reading this now. I was wary of reading another Phillipa Gregory novel as I've never really liked the previous novels I've read. So far it's ok, but not totally enthralling. There is no sexual chemistry between Edward and Elizabeth, which makes it hard to understand why Edward risked the wrath of Warwick the Kingmaker to marry Elizabeth . I will finish the book, but for a better interpretation of this period of English history read The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Penman (NT) -- albion, 13:52:29 09/16/09 Wed
- I happened across a book "Haunting Beauty" by Erin Quinn at the book store - and on the cover our very own Diana Gabaldon had written a comment on the book! Well if it was good enough for herself, it was good enough for me. I enjoyed the story emmensly and look forward to the sequel. -- Krista P, 11:24:33 08/21/09 Fri
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- Book club books -- SueP, 23:15:39 08/16/09 Sun
Could I have a few more suggestions for our book club please? We seem to have been a bit diverted by 'vampire fiction' lately!
We have read Guernsey Literary Society, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Shanataram, Twilight and People of the Book.
All genres considered!!!
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- Have you guys read These is My Words by Nancy E Turner? Thanks to M&M, and others, I have read the first two in this trilogy and will be starting the third as soon as I finish the book I'm reading now. Wonderful story, wonderful characters, and there are even some discussion questions in the back of the book. About as far removed from vampires as you can get *g* (NT) -- MiladyM, 04:45:41 08/17/09 Mon
- Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. Sure to start some discussions particularly if there are mothers in the group. I think that there is a thematic comparison to Outlander (theme of true love & how far would you go for it). (NT) -- Cristina H, 05:19:01 08/17/09 Mon
- You could try either of my two recs (below); currently, I'm reading Bibi Gaston's "The Lovliest Woman In America" and Julia Child's "My Life In France". I am loving both of them. The Gaston book is turning out to be as good as I had hoped. If your group is not averse to non-fiction, these are page turners. There is a huge amount of stuff to discuss in all these books --they aren't trashy tell-alls, by any means. (NT) -- Lemora, 12:15:13 08/17/09 Mon
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See is a wonderful book club book! Lisa See's new novel, Shangai Sisters, is supposed to very good. It's next up on my list. http://www.lisasee.com/snowflower.htm (NT) -- ladyphantom, 13:33:23 08/18/09 Tue
- What did you think of Shantaram? I started it and loved it, but now I'm stuck in the middle and just can't force myself to read the rest. Is it worth it? (NT) -- AngieC, 18:02:10 08/18/09 Tue
- I love These is My Words, but maybe even a better Book Club Book (not story really ) is A Thousand White Women. Don't remember the author (NT) -- Conmama, 10:01:03 08/19/09 Wed
- Wild Swans by Jung Chang - fascinating look at three generations of Chinese women. (NT) -- Em, 08:51:32 08/20/09 Thu
- Signs of the Zodiac -- Dawn[Greg's wife], 12:15:21 08/20/09 Thu
- My sisters, niece, mom and I will be reading Three Day Road by Joseph Boyten. It's supposed to be an EXCELLENT book and a good book club pick. (NT) -- Lisa J, 14:23:43 08/20/09 Thu
- Book recommendation -- isisgms (Excellent witchy book), 02:38:56 08/21/09 Fri
- The Lost Book of Salem, Karen Maitland (NT) -- isisgms (My post always fail!), 02:40:45 08/21/09 Fri
- Thanks for the recommendations everyone! (NT) -- SueP, 12:48:00 08/21/09 Fri
- Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Fabulous book, twist on the Arthurian legend from Morgaine's point of view (NT) -- Catherine S., 12:01:14 10/15/09 Thu
- The Architect of Desire: Beauty and Danger in the Stanford White Family by Suzannah Lessard and The Loveliest Woman in America: A Tragic Actress, Her Lost Diaries, and Her Granddaughter's Search For Home by Bibi Gaston -- Lemora - biography glutton, 01:14:15 08/14/09 Fri
Both of these books deal with once-notorious grandparents; long-buried family secrets brought to light; and the quests of granddaughter-authors who ruffle the family feathers when they ferret out hidden mysteries surrounding their ancestors --solving their own personal mysteries in the process. I read "Architect" ten years ago and was absolutely riveted. Suzannah Lessard is one of the best writers I've ever read. This book is family history, Gilded Age social history, architectural history, and a story of Lessard's hard-won inner peace all rolled into one magnificent book; and it's all true. About a hundred years ago, Stanford White (Lessard's grandfather) was shot and killed by the crazy husband of Evelyn Nesbitt, one of a legion of young girls, barely beyond puberty, whom he had seduced and debauched. The trial was sensational, and White was exposed as a master of depravity for the ages, with a secret existence laid bare. The family retreated to their long island estate, keeping a covenant of silence for over eighty years, ex-communicating family and friends who referred to it in any way: But, genes will get passed along, and adults tended to not acknowledge or protect children from the ravages of substance abuse and child sexual predation. Imagine that Anne Rice's "The Witching Hour" were actually true, with one of Lasher's women surviving and escaping, and then exposing the family curse and being cast out for it. Lessard's writing style is hypnotic and haunting!
'The Lovliest Woman' is about Bibi Gaston's grandmother Rosamond Pinchot. Growing up, Bibi knew only two things about her: She was beautiful and she committed suicide. Bibi's father deserted the family and lived most of his life in Morocco. Growing up, Bibi heard whisperings of "vast wealth" in her illustrious family, but where was it? And whose? As a small child, Bibi visited the ancestral family mansion, built in the 1880's, but her mother barely was able to support Bibi and siblings on a paralegal's salary. Gaston's great uncle, Gifford Pinchot, had been Teddy Roosevelt's Forestry Chief, and a founder of the modern environmental movement; Mary Pinchot Meyer, Rosamond's half-sister, was a murdered mistress of JFK (never solved); her other half sister, Antoinette Pinchot, was Ben Bradlee's first wife; Warhol muse Edie Sedgwick was her first cousin. When Bill Gaston (Bibi's father) died, Bibi inherited a big box, full of Rosamond's secret diaries, and answers began to come: She had been the toast of Broadway in the 1920's, friends with Eleanor Roosevelt, Katharine Hepburn, George Cukor; a celebrated athlete and socialite; but, she was married to a brute ("Big Bill" Gaston) whom she would not leave, and was kicked out of the Social Register in 1934 (like being asked to leave Macy's now, but a HUGE DEAL back then). Bibi Gaston's quest broke a family silence of over 70 years --especially about the Pinchot women and their troubled histories with men, going back 200 years-- and answered her questions about her own troubled life. Rosamond Pinchot's diaries were a total secret for over 90 years! Her famous, intimate friends never knew about her well-written, sharp observations and they are FABULOUS! (Had she tried to earn her living as a writer, the world would have heard a unique, eloquent voice. She had that rare gift of observing and paying attention.) I've not read this book yet, only excerpts, but I know I'm in for a treat! I can definitely recommend the Lessard memoir. Has anyone else read either of these?
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- Both of those sound really good and juicy. I, too, used to be a biography junkie but have gotten away from it. I think it's time to revisit them. Is that second book out yet? You said you didn't read it yet. I've got so many books to read it's no longer a TBR pile but a complete mountain range. I really have no business over here looking for new book suggestions. But.... (NT) -- Noelle, 11:30:26 08/14/09 Fri
- AP was BB's 2nd wife, not his first (he now owns & has restored Grey Gardens!) The historic Pinchot Estate is Grey Towers & you can tour it virtually. 'Architect' goes into a detailed history of Long Island: Indian tribes of 3-400 years ago; colonial occupation & the witch burnings; Gilded Age mansions designed by McKim Mead and White, & Stanford's reknown --he designed "The Breakers" for the Vanderbilts at Newport-- before his fall from grace, to convey the enormity of its impact. She gives a detailed history of the exploitation of financially strapped young women, lacking social influence & connections, and the total absence of any laws or protections 100 years ago. She makes a connection between colonial exploitation & the exploitation of women, how attitudes of entitlement allowed powerful men of that era --or our own, for that matter-- to feel justified in their activities. (I have a 1910 book about White Slavery in the U.S., which SL could have used in her research.) (NT) -- Lemora, 12:04:46 08/14/09 Fri
- Coming Home by Rosamund Pilcher. Comments, anyone?! I am SO riveted, I eschewed ALL household work today. :-) And going back to the last quarter shortly! -- Gayle, 20:06:16 08/12/09 Wed
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- I'm a great fan of RPs - "Winter Solstice" is one of my all time favourite books! (NT) -- SueP, 22:29:56 08/13/09 Thu
- "The Shell Seekers" & the sequel "September" are lovely, too. IIRC, they are at least partly set in Scotland. Her early, early works are not as strong, IMHO. "Coming Home" is my favourite, though. (NT) -- Cristina H, 04:30:08 08/14/09 Fri
- This is one of my favorite books; the characters, setting; the sense of what life was like in Britain during WW II at many levels. Its been several years since I read it and still remember. Also love other books by RP. (NT) -- LJ in MN, 21:25:45 08/14/09 Fri
- Love her and her books...I have a gorgeous cofee table book of Rosamunde Pilcher's settings. (NT) -- BetsyG, 17:54:58 08/22/09 Sat
- Love RP. I own her books, so that says a lot. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 16:54:39 08/26/09 Wed
- "All Roads Lead Me Back to You" by Kennedy Foster -- JulieO, 10:23:29 08/12/09 Wed
I had a chance to read an ARC copy of this book in June. I highly recommend it! Here's the blurb from the newly released novel:
When a saddled but riderless quarter horse turns up on Alice Andison's Standfast ranch during a harsh Washington blizzard, Alice knows the lost rider's chances for survival are slim. Bracing for the worst, she sets out to find the mare's owner...dead or alive.
On the run from immigration authorities, Mexican ranch hand Domingo Roque would surely have frozen to death in the blinding storm if not for Alice's determined rescue. Keen to repay her, Domingo pits his vaquero skills against the unforgiving weather and brutal workload that is the lot of any rancher. As he works side by side with Alice through the seasons, he finds himself struggling to match the heart and tenacity of his new patrona.
What begins as mutual respect thaws into an unlikely friendship, despite their cultural differences and misunderstandings. For the first time, Domingo feels he may have found a true home in his adopted country. Then, as hopeful and unexpected as the first crocus of spring, love blossoms between the unlikely pair. But with the Immigration Service closing in, and with Domingo's many unexplained disappearances, Alice can't tell what tomorrow will bring. All she knows for sure is that Domingo has rekindled emotions she thought she'd never experience again. Will her fierce loyalty to the ragged cowboy who entered her world by storm cost her everything she has?
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You end up wanting to invite the characters over to your house for dinner! Truly, a lovely story and one I highly recommend!
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- Captcha -- Judie, 10:11:37 08/11/09 Tue
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Due to idiots posting junk messages and spam, I have turned the CAPTCHA on for everyone. These idiots probably just register so they can post again without the captcha feature, so now it's on.
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So, don't think that you are being singled out, anyone. :D
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- City Of Thieves and Mudbound -- FloraMac, 06:57:05 08/04/09 Tue
two books I read in the past week and I highly recommend both!
City of Thieves takes place during the siege of Leningrad (Bronze Horseman fans take note). It is sometimes brutal, but at the heart is a relationship between a young soldier and a 17 year old Jewish boy.
Mudbound takes place in the Mississippi Delta after WWII and the relationships between a city girl who married a farmer, her FIL, her BIL who has returned from the war, and a black sharecropping family who live on their farm who also have a son who returned from the war. It is told in several voices, and is masterfully done--hard to believe it is a first novel. I started it Sunday night and finished it monday afternoon--I could NOT put it down.
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- I've just started a book called 'Outlaw'. It's a first novel by Angus Donald and is based on the legend of Robin Hood. I've read the first couple of chapters and it has got me hooked already. Anyone else read this one? -- Kirsten, 07:56:58 08/02/09 Sun
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- Running with Scissors -- Conmama, 05:57:25 07/31/09 Fri
Has anybody read this book? I just finished yesterday. Had no idea of what the book was about at all, just that it had been made into a movie. Shocked during the reading, to say the least. Not quite sure what I make of it yet, other than I couldn't put it down especially since it was a memoir. That poor kid.
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- "Not quite sure what to make of it" kind of sums up how I felt about this book. I read it about a year ago on a friends reccommendation but just didn't really get into it. I found it, beyond strange. I couldn't believe that was someone's life. (NT) -- Elle S, 10:59:13 07/31/09 Fri
- I lived in Berkeley, CA during the 1970's, and the book was like time-traveling back to the past! This stuff was going on all around me. (Remember, the mother was mentally ill, so her 'self-actualization' was a bit ramped up.) No, I never knew a shrink and family who were precisely like that one, but I knew of enough situations that were uniquely strange in the same way. Trying to parse 'normal' was basically no different then than it is now, though: Keep your feet on the ground and keep the idiots at bay by finding something productive that you really, really love to do. (Hey, it wasn't called 'Berserkeley' for nothing!) (NT) -- Lemora, 14:22:11 07/31/09 Fri
- I didnt read the book, but it was one of the worst movies Ive ever seen. (NT) -- M&M, 13:00:57 08/02/09 Sun
- Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel -- astrokath, 05:00:34 07/31/09 Fri
This book has made it to the Booker longlist, and it is the best I have read this year. For the first time in an age, I had a book that I carried around (even though it's a tome) in case I had a couple of minutes to read.
It tells the story of Thomas Cromwell and his bid to get Henry VIII a divorce from Katherine of Aragon. Like a Holbein canvas, it has larger-than-life Tudor figures at the centre, but a wealth of surrounding detail to add interest.
Told from Cromwell's point of view, the style is a bit different, but suits Cromwell as a man ahead of his time, while keeping the reader firmly in Tudor times. The writing is both witty and clever, and I thought brilliant, keeping interest the whole time. A man from very humble origins, it is obvious that Cromwell has got to a high position by using his brains and wits. If you like historical fiction, try this.
I loved it!
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- Speaking of Sharon K. Penman..... -- Lemora, 11:37:12 07/28/09 Tue
I read here some months back, either posted by or responded to Valerie L. --her editor, I think-- that SKP was having health problems. How is she? If you can give info here, w/o invading her privacy, we'd love to know. (I hope I'm remembering this correctly. If this was NOT about SKP, please correct me!)
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- The Sunne in Splendor by Sharon Kay Penman -- Cristina H, 12:50:38 07/22/09 Wed
This is about Richard III but has a romantic element regarding Richard & Anne, his wife. Of course, you have to accept the author's premise that he was a great guy & blameless for the Princes in the Tower, etc., but it is a very good book. I have an additional fondness for this book because I found it on a list of "Best Historical Fiction". The next book on the list was (you guessed it), Outlander and look where that's gotten me...(unwashed dishes, piles of laundry, I was late for work one day....)
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- SKP is one of my faves!!! I'm currently reading Prince of Darkness part of her de Quincy Mysteries. And then I have Devil's Brood ready to go next. I highly recommed her Welsh Trilogy. And I of course loved Sunne & Splendor (NT) -- Cherie (), 13:11:39 07/22/09 Wed
- I am a huge SKP fan too! This was the first one I read, and it grabbed me enough to make me eagerly buy and read all her books as they came out - but I think I like her Welsh/Llewellyn books best. So if you liked this one, you're in for some good reading, with plenty more still ahead! (NT) -- pamelalass, 18:03:14 07/22/09 Wed
- I loved this book, and it inspired me to read lot of other HF featuring Richard III. Some featured a good Richard, some a not so good Richard, but none of them were as good a read as this one was! (NT) -- Marg, 03:01:03 07/23/09 Thu
- This may be my favourite book of all time. I just loved it and I love all SKP. Just wish she would write a bit faster. *g* (NT) -- Fiona, 12:21:16 07/23/09 Thu
- Love SKP and her Quincy mysteries. If you like Richard III try Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time and the princes of the tower (NT) -- bookbug, 12:48:29 07/23/09 Thu
- Yes! I have to say also that it is about my favorite book of all time as well. SKP is a great writer. She is currently working on a book about Richard the Lion Heart. Can't wait to read it. Another great writer of historical fiction is Elizabeth Chadwick. I am currently reading A Place Beyond Courage - wonderful book. (NT) -- Mari L., 16:45:35 07/24/09 Fri
- OMG! Just read in my local paper's book section that Phillippa Gregry will be coming out with a series that includes the mystery of the Princes! It will be titled The White Queen and comes out August 18th here in the U.S. (NT) -- bookbug, 08:19:14 07/26/09 Sun
- This is one of my all time favourite novels. I was so excited a couple of weeks ago as I finally got to visit Middleham Castle, where Richard III often lived, 24 years after first reading the book. I was so pleased to walk his footsteps. Everytime I read the book though I dread reading the battle of Bosworth chapter. I always hope for a different ending, but it never happens. (NT) -- albion, 05:42:19 07/28/09 Tue
- I did a lot of reading after Sunne to see about the historicity of Richard. I was very impressed by SKP's research. He is not the only historical figure to have his rep smeared by the next generation, it was common practice. Tey's book was good, too, I actually enjoyed that whole Alan Grant series, very Peter Wimsey-ish. But Oh--I hate reading about Bosworth the way I hate reading about Culloden or Evesham! (NT) -- Brookita, 23:11:45 08/06/09 Thu
- A game of Thrones news -- -- Margy, 13:32:53 07/20/09 Mon
They've only gone and signed Sean Bean!!! to play Ned Stark. Fantastic, what an excellent choice.
There's other casting news too, it can be seen here http://grrm.livejournal.com/
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- Helen Hollick?? -- Dee, 18:03:14 07/19/09 Sun
Can anyone recommend Helen Hollick's books and if so, which ones? Thanks!
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- For those of you suffering DG withdrawal/anticipation, I just finished a fun read titled SAPPHIRE DREAM. It's a time travel story to Scotland circa 1689. Not DG by any means but fun and well written. It's the beginning of a new series. -- Linda B, 13:55:57 07/18/09 Sat
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- Cook Book Collectors -- 'becca beccabee, 11:44:41 07/13/09 Mon
I have a 1980 edition of The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook. Although it is by the Good Housekeeping magazine folks, it is really an elegant work.
The book is very detailed with great recipes, over five hundred pages with an 8 1/2 by 11 cover size. My husband bought it for me years ago new and it is only a bit yellowed, with a few puppy teethmarks on the cover (don't remember how that happened!)
We cannot use this book anymore due to my husband's restricted diet.
I will be glad to send it to the first person to email me.
barbarajelly1atverizondotnet
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- Love the One Your With by Emily Griffin -- Dee, 20:37:22 07/12/09 Sun
Loved this book- different from her others- it's about a newlywed who suddenly runs into the man who broke her heart several years before. Well worth picking up, the book I mean, maybe not the old boyfriend.... you'll have to read it.
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- The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger -- Jody T., 09:32:55 07/10/09 Fri
I just read this book and fell in love. Of course I cried for the last 30 pages, but it was so worth it.
The underlying story concerns Henry, a librarian at the Newberry Library in Chicago, and Clare, his artist wife. Henry suffers from CDP (Chrono-Displacement Order) which whisks him from the present to another point of time (usually the past). One minute he may be in the stacks of the Newberry Library in 2003, the next minute he may find himself in a field (probably naked) in Michigan with his future wife as a child sometime in the early 1980's.
The author does an excellent job of sequencing the book. Even though Henry is shuttling back and forth in every chapter, she manages to move the plot forward. You do feel that you see Henry and Clare meeting, falling in love, starting a marriage and going through the stages of their lives. You do get to know their family and friends and see life happen to them. If you keep in mind the date at the beginning of each chapter, it's easy to follow their lives.
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- I've encountered many people that either seem to love or hate this book- Personally, I loved it. The last pages of mine are spotted with tears *g*, but I thought it was very beautifully written (though I found it difficult to understand at some parts), and I have reccommended it to several of my friends. (NT) -- Elle S, 11:52:02 07/10/09 Fri
- I've had this book for about 3 years and have never managed to get away with it, maybe I ought to try again. (NT) -- Kirsten, 02:59:21 07/12/09 Sun
- Time Traveler's Wife -- Dee, 20:40:49 07/12/09 Sun
- I read it in March this year and loved it, but I do know people who could leave it. The movie comes out in the US in August & November here in Australia :( The movie trailer looks good, Eric Bana is playing Henry. (NT) -- Janelle N, 02:15:58 07/13/09 Mon
- One of my favorites. I loved this book and can't wait to see how they do the movie. Be warned it is an ugly cry book (NT) -- Cherie, 14:19:23 07/14/09 Tue
- I loved this book. (NT) -- albion, 11:20:52 07/16/09 Thu
- This may be one of the few times I'll see the movie and skip the book. I just couldn't get into it, though I understand I'm probably in the minority (NT) -- jayne, 14:24:42 07/18/09 Sat
- Read it... didn't care for it much. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, 13:29:57 07/28/09 Tue
- I actually listened to this book and it was nice because Claires part was read by a woman and Henry's part was read by a man and that helped to keep it straight. I really liked it a lot but not sure I want to see the movie. I keep saying she's supposed to have red hair!!! Everytime I see the commericals! If you can't get though it by reading deffinatly look into either CD's or play aways which is how I listened to it. (http://www.playawaydigital.com/) (NT) -- NancyH, 07:58:58 07/31/09 Fri
- Finger-Lickin Fifteen by Evanovich -- TheresaSt., 03:11:06 07/05/09 Sun
OK...I LOVE all of the Stephanie Plum novels, however book 14 (sorry, I can't remember the name) kinda was a let down. Especially after paying for it in hardcover. So, you can understand my hesitation with buying "Finger-Lickin". IMHO, book 15 really came through! It reminded me of the earlier books where I caught myself laughing outloud while reading. Lula and Stephanie's Grandma are funnier then ever. I also loved all of the steamy...well, potentially steamy....scenes with Ranger :) very funny! Definitely worth a read!
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- I stopped buying this series a few books ago. I still read them, but I borrow them from the library. (NT) -- Marg, 14:11:08 07/06/09 Mon
- I get them from the library but I don't buy them. I am glad to hear that 15 is better than 14, because I thought 14 was pretty bad. I will continue to read them though because they make me laugh. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 06:38:42 07/07/09 Tue
- just started it! we share it with family and friends so that justifies hc edition (NT) -- BetsyG, 18:33:57 07/08/09 Wed
- I'll do a bookswap for anyone that wants this book. I don't care what you'd want to swap with. I enjoy romance/humor -not really into the whole murder/horror/mystery. First one to post back, send me an email and we'll exchange info. jcstas AT ptd.net (NT) -- TheresaSt., 04:22:10 07/10/09 Fri
- I thought 15 was better than 14 too. Although, I'll never eat BBQ again without thinking of Lula & Grandma Mazur. They're a hoot! Also, Joyce & the Casserole fiasco were pretty funny too! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, 13:02:41 07/10/09 Fri
- Earth's Children series - Jean M Auel -- Brenda W, 10:33:48 07/02/09 Thu
(1st book is 'Clan of the Cave Bear') I had this series in my 'To Be Read' list for a few years. I got the recommendation here at this board. I picked up the 1st and 4th books at a yard sale and they sat for about 2 years and I still had not read them. I really did not think I could get in to them. Then a friend worked on me for about a whole year, saying 'you HAVE to read these books'. I am SO GLAD I finally gave in and started reading them. I love this series. I am now in the middle of the last book. I have also finally hooked another friend on these books. She was like me, and was VERY RESISTANT on trying them. But she was the person who got me reading Outlander in the first place. So now she is like me and very glad that she finally gave in and gave it a try.
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- Wow! This has been one of my alltime fav books (Clan, not the others) for over 20 years!!! So glad you read them! I didn't mind the other ones, but the first is my fav and I have re-read it 3 or 4 times over the years! (NT) -- Lisa J., 08:28:27 07/03/09 Fri
- I'm actually re-reading "Shelters Of Stone" for the fifth or sixth time right now! Such a great series. I'm eagerly awating book #6! (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, 21:02:18 07/05/09 Sun
- I love this series too! I picked up the 2nd book by mistake in my bookstore travels (I didn't know it was a series then) and I loved it so much that I went back and bought the Clan of the Cave Bear and all the others too! I actually read this series right before I started Outlander, and they remind me of one another, in some ways. Glad you found them, and no, I haven't heard anything about book #6, although I search amazon.com once in a while just to see if it's out yet... Let me know too if anyone hears about it! :o) (NT) -- Christina Evelyn, 11:04:28 07/06/09 Mon
- I started reading this series when I was 12. It was one of the first grown-up books I read. I read VOTH when I was 13 and learned almost everything I know about sex from it. LOL.....After my mom's friends told her what I was reading she had a talk with me and I told her I skipped over the sex scenes, yeah right. I have enjoyed them over the years and got DH to read them too. (NT) -- Rebeccab, 06:41:27 07/07/09 Tue
- I love this series, I read Clan of the Cave Bear and the Valley of the Horses all the time - the others not so much! (NT) -- SueP, 07:35:40 07/07/09 Tue
- What An Amazing Coincidence! -- L.Patricia, 11:05:04 08/19/09 Wed
- Bronze Horseman Fans: -- susiej, 07:50:47 07/01/09 Wed
I'm doing my first reread of the series and its so enlightening.
I still see Tatania as a twit, but I get it now as the preclude to the amazing person she'll become. A lot like the spoiled Scarlett carrying her entire family and all the Wilkes on her back as she begs, borrows, steals and plows, although of course Tania's more kindhearted.
And that hectic, sarcastic, half jealous goodbye with Pasha- heartbreak.
I'm also cringing as she "butters a piece of bread, eats half and throws the rest away" in her dreamy lovesick state. I just want to scream- Eat it, eat it while you can!
I still wish she would have just said, in the very beginning, "Dasha, Alexander didn't know you were my sister. He got on the bus and talked to me." Ofcourse, Dasha would have said- oh, he just felt sorry for you, but at least Tania could have pointed out to Dasha that her one and only feelings for him weren't reciprocated by Alexander. That part still feels so contrived to me. And I still really don't like Dasha.
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- Hi Susiej! After going to all kinds of on line ordering extremes to get all of Simon's books, a few weeks ago I found a copy of The Bronze Horsemen for $1 at my library booksale! I had to buy it, even though I have its 'expensive shipping' twin. Enjoy your reread :) . (NT) -- HollyC, 13:26:57 07/05/09 Sun
- I am off to a friends Book Club tomorrow night, as a special guest, because I recommended these books (thanks to this board!). I got Tatiana's Table for my B'day so we could cook some of the food for supper - can't wait. Enjoy your Re-read :) (NT) -- Janelle N, 04:19:44 07/06/09 Mon
- I think Tatiana is just very young, sheltered, and naive in the beginning. The war forces her to grow up quickly though. I also struggled with her self-sacrificing ways when it comes to Dasha and Alexander. She forces Alexander to deny her...then she's emotionally distraught by how he behaves...when she put him up to it in the 1st place. (NT) -- Tess, 06:43:54 07/06/09 Mon
- I agree with your sentiments almost exactly. I loved these books, but they were difficult for me to read because I really struggle with both Tatiana and Alexander. I've just finished the second book, Tatiana and Alexander, and am quite satisfied with the mostly happy ending. I'm trying to decide whether I should read The Summer Garden as I've heard it's difficult to get through, and I'm not sure if I could stand more turmoil for these two. Input anyone? (NT) -- Elle S, 10:58:50 07/06/09 Mon
- I had such a different take on TBH. I couldn't get through it, and thought Dasha really got a raw deal, with Alexander screwing her to get next to Tatiana. Different strokes, I guess! (NT) -- Lemora, 21:34:08 07/07/09 Tue
- Has anyone ever heard of this series? The Williamsburg Series (or the Women of Williamsburg) by Elswyth Thane. I love colonial/revolutionary war history and have never heard of these books. -- NancyH, 06:48:19 07/01/09 Wed
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- What 'cha reading lately?? -- FloraMac, 04:46:04 06/11/09 Thu
after some recent dismal reads and then a few good ones (Moloka'i and The Historian) I picked up some brain candy romances at my Library Book sale. First I read The Very Virile Viking and laughed the whole way through-it was pretty absurd and not very well written. Then I picked 3 Karen Marie Moning Highlander books that looked brand new, and read 2 the past 2 nights and I am in the middle of 3 and realized that I've rad 2 of them before! LOL! I did like the one I hadn't read yet. One of my book clubs just planned out our reads for the next year!!! I've rad hte Red Tent and Moloka'i, but look forward to the others!
American Wife
City of Thieves
Mudbound
The Parents We Mean To Be
Don’t Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood
Olive Kitterage
The Red Tent
Me and Emma
Moloka’i
Beneath a Marble Sky
Eden’s Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and her Father
Wild Swans:Three Daughters of China
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