The Book, the Author & an Excerpt

[MARISSAD115]

I received my book a couple days ago and can't put it down!! I am excited to start discussing the book and seeing other's prespectives!!!

[Opusquest]

I'm almost done with the book-it is an excellent read, have had a hard time putting it down.  I feel entirely in tune with the way the author writes.

Very sad topic though. Scary.

[dloj]

This is my first time reading a First Look book.  I love to read and when I received the book "Songs for the Missing" it was such a treat.  I had to force myself to stop reading at times.  I am looking forward to the discussion. 

Diane

[brezi]

Me too, Diane! I just finished the book today and had a hard time putting it down.

[kiakar]

My book was waiting for me when I returned from three wks of vacation roaming the highways of five states. I was much ready to come home and with the book here waiting on me, it made me happy to be home.

[chrisd108]

I can't wait to get started on this book. I got my book early last week but have not been able to read it yet.  I an looking forward to the discussion.

[KiimC_8741]

I too am getting readiy to start the book - I recevied it awhile back but I was finishing up The Husband by Koontz. Last time I finished early and was afraid to post too much as not to spoil it for the others so this time I made myself wait to start it. Look forward to reading it .... see y'all soon on the message boards

[flyjo9]

Good Heavens!  Looks like I will have a lot to catch up on!  I started reading but had other readings to finish so put it down.  I hope our schedule will be posted so I can see what I need to do to participate.  I will be out from the 7th to the 15th, so will lose a bit, but that is the price of a much needed vacation  LOL  Joan

[Peppermill]

Joan - Karen posted a schedule in the schedule's thread. I went looking for it and copied it off to a Word file to post and put on my refrigerator this past week. That thread isn't terribly long, so you should be able to find it readily.

Have a great vacation. Maybe you will sign on from an Internet Cafe somewhere? LOL

Pepper

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flyjo9 wrote:

Good Heavens! Looks like I will have a lot to catch up on! I started reading but had other readings to finish so put it down. I hope our schedule will be posted so I can see what I need to do to participate. I will be out from the 7th to the 15th, so will lose a bit, but that is the price of a much needed vacation LOL Joan

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[READERJANE]

I wasn't familiar with any of his other works. This book gave me a new prospective on people and families who go missing. The author drew the characters with a great deal of feeling. I wonder how he was when he finished writing the book because I was emotionally drained after reading it. Jane

[Jo6353]

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READERJANE wrote:

I wonder how he was when he finished writing the book because I was emotionally drained after reading it. Jane

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Jane,
I know what you mean, I was too. I imagine that the author probably felt as if he had actually gone through events himself. Jo

[Maria_H]

Great question -- you'll have the chance to ask Stewart when he joins us on June 16!

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Jo6353 wrote:

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READERJANE wrote:

I wonder how he was when he finished writing the book because I was emotionally drained after reading it. Jane

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Jane,
I know what you mean, I was too. I imagine that the author probably felt as if he had actually gone through events himself. Jo

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[AuntJudy]

This book was a real page-turner! [edited by the moderator] All in all I certainly enjoyed this book and will be looking for others by Stewart O'Nan. Thank you to Barnes & Noble for this opportunity.

Message Edited by KxBurns on 06-03-2008 01:35 PM

[nbmars]

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Message Edited by KxBurns on 06-03-2008 01:35 PM

[READERJANE]

You know it really made me think about th horror of abduction on a very different way, I am looking forward to hearing from the author

[KxBurns]

Note from the moderator: As has been mentioned repeatedly, these general threads are not a venue for your reviews/thoughts about the book, the plot, the characters, etc.. There will be a thread for reviews at a later date; for now, there are many other threads open for discussion of the book. I would like this particular thread to remain a place where people can come to read an excerpt without finding out additional plot details.

Thanks for your cooperation!

Karen

[shelley727]

Hello,

I have started Songs for the Missing and I am really enjoying it.  I am having a hard time putting it down also.   It's a tough subject, but  I can't help get into the characters and this small town.  I wonder if it was hard subject for Mr. O'Nan to write about?  I am drained each time I stop reading, but I'm still curious about the characters & find myself thinking about them when I'm not reading. 

This is my first time to read books by this author, but not my last. 

Shelley  

[lovesagoodbook]

I just finished reading Songs for the Missing and I really enjoyed it.  I also have never read any of Stewart O'Nan's other books. I am looking forward to reading more of his books in the future.

[missmmeoftheday]

I can't put it down... it's a great read... really moves well and has kept me interested...

[nanc50]

Finally got it 2 weeks ago and go into system today have read it cried at times this is a good book well written even though i have not saw any by this author before.