Amanda-Louise wrote:I just finished reading Cheri by Collette and I'm now reading I'm Down by Mishna Wolff (hilarious) as well as The Dome by Stephen King (disturbing). As well, I'm trying to get through the 4th Gabaldon book in the Voyager series, but it's a bit of a slog. I'm also hoping to read The Mistress of the Art of Death before the First Look arrives.
Amanda
I never had trouble getting through all of the Gabaldon novels. They certainly are long and wordy in their descriptions. Really, I think we know Jamie is tall and big and has bright red hair... do we need to hear it every time Claire looks at him? LOL Just kidding...
Mistress of the Art of Death is fairly far down on my to-be-read list, but if you can, let us know what you think and whether I should move it up further.
basson_mommy12 wrote:
Amanda-Louise wrote:I just finished reading Cheri by Collette and I'm now reading I'm Down by Mishna Wolff (hilarious) as well as The Dome by Stephen King (disturbing). As well, I'm trying to get through the 4th Gabaldon book in the Voyager series, but it's a bit of a slog. I'm also hoping to read The Mistress of the Art of Death before the First Look arrives.
Amanda
I never had trouble getting through all of the Gabaldon novels. They certainly are long and wordy in their descriptions. Really, I think we know Jamie is tall and big and has bright red hair... do we need to hear it every time Claire looks at him? LOL Just kidding...
Mistress of the Art of Death is fairly far down on my to-be-read list, but if you can, let us know what you think and whether I should move it up further.
I am interested to know how you like Mistress of the Art of Death as well......I have it too but have two other books to finish before the FL book selection.
I started reading "Boomerang," by Alan Hutcheson. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnin
He's splitting his royalties with his local high school band.
Sydney
Bridge of Sighs This book is for my southern book group. I have about 125 pages to go and have a feeling the ending will surprise me. I am enjoying it but there are some times when it feels a bit disjointed because of interchanging time lines and abrupt locale changes. It is 500+ pages and I do not find it a quick read but certain unexpected common themes connect the characters so well that it makes the book very interesting and holds my interest! You may not be drawn immediately into it, but be patient.The characters are developed slowly and deeply so that you really feel you are experiencing their emotions with them. It depicts small town life so realistically that I can almost visualize the place in which it takes place. I do recommend it as a book you will enjoy reading slowly, almost as if it is a good friend you pick up and sit with when you want to relax.
The Secret River This is my next read for my northern book group. When I am down south, I write a review and email it to them. Most of the books this group picks are excellent so I fully expect this one to be good, as well.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist I am rereading this for a couple's group. I think it will be a great discussion because I remember being deeply affected by my first read...it is really thought provoking.
For those of you who liked the
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, I would recommend the book I just finished,
Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs Series #1). Although this book is set during WWI instead of WWII and has a mystery tied up in the story, I thought it evoked the wartime ambiance nicely and that the characters were well done. If you happen to like mysteries and reading multiple books by the same author, all the better, because Jacqueline Winspear has written five additional books about Maisie (although I have yet to read them).
Now, while I'm waiting for the new First Look, I'm re-reading the Simarillion, the Hobbit, and the Lord of the Rings (as I always do around this time of year). I'm also looking into doing a lot of Melville and Hawthorne this winter, as well as A.S. Byatt's The Children's Book and Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall.
This one is a good book. Yes, it's a tough topic, but handled very beautifully.
Coral50 wrote:
Lil_Irish_Lass wrote:I'm currently reading:
And while it's a distrubing topic, I am enjoying it... I find myself caught up in the story praying that they find her body and figure out who the killer is.
I have her book on the shelf and have been looking forward to reading it. Thinking of adding it to my to read soon stack. Thank you for mentioning it.
Cora
I am currently listening to An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon. I highly recommend the audio version. Davina Porter IS Claire, Jamie, Brianna, Roger and the rest of the characters to my ear. She does an amazing job throughout the entire series. Keep reading, it gets better. I always feel a little overwhelmed when I begin one of the Outlander series, but I always get sucked in and then feel sad when the book is finished.
