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[meeditoria]

And of course, I forgot to recommend and/or mention what I'm reading now.  I just finished The Swan Thieves, by Elizabeth Kostova, and I have to say I was disappointed. It was so very predictable and unsastisfyingly simple for such a lengthy work (and I did enjoy her previous book, The Historian; all the things I liked about that one was missing here).

Highly recommend The Ninth Daughter  (by Barbara Hamilton), which looks deceptively like a cozy mystery, but is completely steeped in history and authenticity. It features Abigail Adams, a personal hero of mine), and weaves itself in and around the actual persons and events of Revolutionary America.

[lg4154]

Well of course I have not stuck to the schedule and finished the entire book   Currently I am reading the Ghost by Robert Harris and kind of excited that there is a movie out now based on the book & it has Ewan Macgregor in it, I love him!!

[Calipso]

Since I'm a college student I haven't had nearly as much time to read as I used to.  It's heartbreaking, but the truth.  I'm majoring in Theater, so what I have read has mainly been plays.  I'm a big fan of "Fat Pig" by Neil LaBute.   . . . if any of you care . . . 

[debbaker]

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eadieburke wrote:

It is hard to read a book one-handed - you have to juggle the book in order to turn the page!

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Vermontcozy wrote:

VtCozy wrote..Please take care of yourself..Otherwise we will have to send someone over to read to you..Enjoy all the books....Susan..

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eadieburke wrote:

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Becktrek wrote:

I just finished

A Reliable Wife 

Did anyone read this book yet? I wanted to know what you thought? It definitely has got mixed reviews. It's a love it or hate it type of book!

I am hunting and pecking today since I tripped over the dog and chipped my shoulder bone! Very painful!

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I bought the book on my Nook because I heard good things about it. I will probably be reading it next. I am reading...

The Forgotten Garden  as well as mysteries for the mystery board, and The Poisonwood Bible  . So much reading to do! Love it. Hope your shoulder gets better soon. I know it is frustrating to read one handed. Take care of yourself.

[kemondNH]

I am reading Jodi Picoult's "The Pact." I enjoy her books; they are alla bit 'quirky,' and take place in NH.

[trschi]

Agree - It's very hard to read on-handed!  I broke my elbow a couple of weeks ago, and both typing and reading were very challenging... it's much better now (the typing), but turning pages can still be challenging!

eadieburke wrote:

It is hard to read a book one-handed - you have to juggle the book in order to turn the page!

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Vermontcozy wrote:

VtCozy wrote..Please take care of yourself..Otherwise we will have to send someone over to read to you..Enjoy all the books....Susan..

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eadieburke wrote:

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Becktrek wrote:

I just finished

A Reliable Wife 

Did anyone read this book yet? I wanted to know what you thought? It definitely has got mixed reviews. It's a love it or hate it type of book!

I am hunting and pecking today since I tripped over the dog and chipped my shoulder bone! Very painful!

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[reader76]

I am a teacher and like to read what the students are reading these days so currently reading Lilly Dale- Awakening but Wendy Staub.  Interesting so far about a town full of psychics and mediums...

[becke_davis]

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reader76 wrote:

I am a teacher and like to read what the students are reading these days so currently reading Lilly Dale- Awakening but Wendy Staub.  Interesting so far about a town full of psychics and mediums...

I love Wendy's books! What's fascinating is that Lilydale is a real place, and Wendy lives (or lived) near it.

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[jb70]

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meeditoria wrote:

And of course, I forgot to recommend and/or mention what I'm reading now.  I just finished The Swan Thieves, by Elizabeth Kostova, and I have to say I was disappointed. It was so very predictable and unsastisfyingly simple for such a lengthy work (and I did enjoy her previous book, The Historian; all the things I liked about that one was missing here).

Highly recommend The Ninth Daughter  (by Barbara Hamilton), which looks deceptively like a cozy mystery, but is completely steeped in history and authenticity. It features Abigail Adams, a personal hero of mine), and weaves itself in and around the actual persons and events of Revolutionary America.

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I am listening to The Swan Thieves and I'm not totally sold on it yet.  I don't feel very invested in it, but want to finish it.

[Lil_Irish_Lass]

I don't like this new layout!!!! It took me over 6 clicks to finally find the First Look threads; why aren't these featured on the "homepage" of the Book Clubs?

[Zeal]

Some recommended book that I have really enjoyed are listed below.  Something for everyone, I think

Testimony

  

Handle with Care

  

The Devil's Punchbowl

  

Kabul Beauty School

  

Attack

  

[julyso]

I am reading The Girl Who Played with Fire right now & am loving it!!! I hope the others are as good

[CharlieG31]

I am reading James Patterson's Witch and Wizard and I gotta say its good.

I am also reading Percy Jackson and I have become an addict just finished book 1 and already starting with book 2.

I would recommend

Isabel Allende's City of the beasts trilogy

James Patterson's womens murder club and

Percy Jackson

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Zeal!

I love Jodi Picoult and am reading her latest book.  I've had the opportunity to meet her every year for the last four years and she is a wonderful, gracious author!

Anna Louise

[Meandmoose]

I am an 8th grade English teacher and I am currently reading one of the books I bought for my classroom library, Dreamland by Sarah Dessen. I just finished Firefly Lane for another book club and will be starting The Art of Racing in the Rain.

[Thayer]

I love the new look-it's very warm and inviting. And the site is going soooo much faster. Yay! Great job to all of those involved. Thank you.

[julyso]

Lil_Irish_Lass wrote:

I don't like this new layout!!!! It took me over 6 clicks to finally find the First Look threads; why aren't these featured on the "homepage" of the Book Clubs?

I SO Agree! It takes forever to find First Look! Why isn't on the book clubs home page???

[EbonyAngel]

julyso wrote:

Lil_Irish_Lass wrote:

I don't like this new layout!!!! It took me over 6 clicks to finally find the First Look threads; why aren't these featured on the "homepage" of the Book Clubs?

I SO Agree! It takes forever to find First Look! Why isn't on the book clubs home page???

I've got my book clubs and boards bookmarked on the site.  That way I can click discussions and find what I'm looking for.  I also check email me when someone replies.  That way when I get the email, I can just click and go right to it.  Of course I've got my email notifications set to digest, that way I don't get a lot, just one with everything in it.

[pen21]

I finished the book. Couldn't wait. Hope there is an " I bailed " thread again.

Very good book. Well written. The last chapters went really fast.

pen21

[Becktrek]

I am currently reading : New York by Edward Rutherfurd.

New York

  

I am having a surprisingly hard time getting into/going with this book.  Has anyone else read it or had a similiar experience?  It is the March selection for a book club I am in.  Just curious what others have found.

Becky in IN