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[liisa22]

maxcat wrote:

I 'm reading Shutter Island on my Nook. It's not scary yet but it's getting there.

I have to vent a little here. Our great city of Charloote is closing 12 of its 24 libraries in 2 weeks. It affects me a lot as the ones I go to are the ones being closed. A friend told me about a library in Matthews, a small town or burb of Charlotte but still under the city's thumb. They were spared and I went there today and had a good time going thru books and knitting books. It's quite a quaint library but has an ambiance to it...nice and quiet. I think I'll like going there. Those 12 libraries are a tragedy to the recession. The city just built a new one and opened it 6 weeks ago and it's on the chopping block. I just don't understand what goes thruogh the walnut sized brains of our government. There are people out there who have no computers and no jobs and they come to the libraries in hopes of finding a listing of jobs or posting a resume. Our unemployment rate is over 12% and now there will be more as these libraries close. It's, sadly, a darn shame. Thanks for letting me vent here.

I was devastated when I heard this on the news.  Glad they have changed their minds ( at least temporarily ).  Cutting/closing libraries almost equal to cutting back teachers or closing schools (another of CMS's <wonderful> ideas) 

[liisa22]

maxcat wrote:

Well, everyone, I met our wonderful moderator, Rachel k. today at the library where she works. She is a wonderful person and we talked a lot about The Poachers son. She had some thoughts on it but knew that Jack was the killer just by clues found in the book. She is a very intelligent woman and enjoyed meeting her. You always think about the person who makes a comment on these threads and I must admit I did have a picture of her in mind before we met. That sort of went out the window as she was better than I expected. Very nice meeting you, Rachel and hope to meet again.

I would love to get in on meeting you guys!!  I am not opposed to driving to Charl.  I do it all the time!  Go 'niners!   Go Checkers!!

[liisa22]

maxcat wrote:

It surprised me when Rachel answered my venting about the library situation in our city. Libraries are very important and their storytelling hours for the little ones are important because they can interact with the storyteller. When the recession hit, it was the libraries that did the most business as people without computers went there to find listings for jobs. It's not just a social event to go to the library anymore, it's an important part of our economy as far as employment is concerned. Kids don't hang out there just for fun, they actually are sitting and doing homework assignments.

Maxcat-  You are so right about the importance of libraires.  I have a student that goes to the library because they don't have a computer at home.  he walks there, because they can't afford a car, but it's only a few blocks.  Our library cut it's hours awhile back.  :-(  

Rachel-  I hope everything works out for you!

[liisa22]

CAG wrote:

literature wrote:

CAG wrote:

I recommend Stieg Larsson's trilogy series. I finished #1 "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and just started  #2" The Girl Who Played with Fire". Great reads with mystery, suspense and something for everyone. His last book "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" will be released this spring. Has anyone else read his books?

Hi CAG,

I'm reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" for one of my book clubs and find it very difficult to get into.  Did it take you a while or were you taken in immediately?  I know that sometimes you have to give a book a good 50-60 pages or so and then you can't put it down.  I've read about 40 pages and just keep pushing.  Would appreciate hearing from you.

Hi! I did find the first couple of chapters a little hard to get into but from there on out it was great. Hope you enjoy it.

I am also beginning to read Girl with Dragon Tatoo ( it has been in my pile for awhile, but it IS spring break!)  I am having a hard time getting into it too.  I just started this afternoon, and am not about to give up.  I bought it several months ago- at a real store, ie not goodwill!   I have heard nothing but good reviews from everyone, so that is why I bought it.  I will read it!!  

[debbaker]

I read The Girl with the Green Tattoo a while ago. It was very good. I belief that I struggled a little at the beginning too. Keep going it is worth it. I have not read the other books but will be doing that soon.

I have been slow on these boards this month. First my computer broke down, then I was ill, and then I received a bunch of books to review. I am working through them and trying to get caught up with the boards.

[dhaupt]

liisa22 wrote:

CAG wrote:

literature wrote:

CAG wrote:

I recommend Stieg Larsson's trilogy series. I finished #1 "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and just started  #2" The Girl Who Played with Fire". Great reads with mystery, suspense and something for everyone. His last book "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" will be released this spring. Has anyone else read his books?

Hi CAG,

I'm reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" for one of my book clubs and find it very difficult to get into.  Did it take you a while or were you taken in immediately?  I know that sometimes you have to give a book a good 50-60 pages or so and then you can't put it down.  I've read about 40 pages and just keep pushing.  Would appreciate hearing from you.

Hi! I did find the first couple of chapters a little hard to get into but from there on out it was great. Hope you enjoy it.

I am also beginning to read Girl with Dragon Tatoo ( it has been in my pile for awhile, but it IS spring break!)  I am having a hard time getting into it too.  I just started this afternoon, and am not about to give up.  I bought it several months ago- at a real store, ie not goodwill!   I have heard nothing but good reviews from everyone, so that is why I bought it.  I will read it!!  

Lisa, don't give up. I had the hardest time with that book I think because of all the detail he put in it and of course all the foreign names and places and they all sound alike. Believe me though when you get to the end you'll be happy.

[Luv2ReadKP]

Just finished Kate Morton's The Distant Hours, her third book.  Wonderful historical fiction. Set in the present and during WWII, its a well written mystery.  HIghly recommend this as well as her other two novels, The Forgotten Garden and The House at Riverton.

[ALBSPM]

Help!  Has the First Look program disappeared?  I can't find anything on it, or sign up info or anything.  Customer Service seems stumped, too.