CAG, KRB2g, Ibis -- I quite agree with you about the power of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
I read it in a single day last week -- and was just glad that I had a day where I could get by with that! It has been so popular, that I figure I am probably about the last person to read it???
Anyway, I draw a parallel between Larsson's Lisbeth Salander and Thackeray's Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair. Each is a so very memorable fictional character; each is a strong woman who forges her own path in a daunting world. Each belongs to the challenges of her time. Perhaps Larsson and Thackeray are discussing the artistic acts of creation they accomplished during their earthly abiding! 
If you are given to a bit of gossipy news, you might be interested in this article on Larsson's estate.
Pepper
CAG wrote:
Thanks for your comment IBIS. I agree with you about Lisbeth Sanger. She is a character that has stayed with me. I tried to explain to others how vivid her character is but I find it diificult to describe. You said it perfectly-she is "unlike anyone I've ever met between the pages of all the books I've ever read."
krb2g wrote:
I loved those two books and am eagerly anticipating the third one. [ed. Larsson's triology series.] I've been reading Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series--they're set in Britain between the World Wars and are generally quite good. I also really enjoy Margaret Frazer's Joliffe and Dame Frevisse series--set in England during the fifthteenth century. I'm always looking for more mystery novels though. My favorite mystery authors are Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers.
KRB -- are there particular mysteries of Dorothy Sayers that you recommend? I was a part of the group that read The Nine Tailors on the LbW board a few months ago and I enjoyed that very much.
Do you or others on this board know the work of Amanda Cross, pseudonym of Carolyn Heilbrun? I have enjoyed several of Heilbrun's books, both her mysteries featuring Kate Fansler and those written in her own name, such as Writing a Woman's Life and The Last Gift of Time, although rereading the latter one after her death was especially poignant. (A story that is an interesting contrast to Monninger's Eternal on the Water.)
No Word from Winifred by Amanda Cross (Unfortunately, this is ridiculously priced, at least IMHO, but the mass market edition doesn't seem to be available any more. I'd say, look for a used copy if interested. Still, it is better than going out of print, which appears to have happened to some of her work.)
Death in a Tenured Position by Amanda Cross
I have not read this, but the Wikipedia article states: "The novels, all set in academia, often were an outlet for Heilbrun's view on feminism, academic politics, and other political issues. Death in a Tenured Position ... was particularly harsh in its criticism of the academic establishment's treatment of women."
This received the Nero Award (1981), a prize with which I was not familiar.
Pepper
Post script to my comments about Carolyn Heilbrun.
Has anyone read the mystery thriller by her lawyer son? (I have not.)
Offer of Proof by Robert Heilbrun
"A riveting thriller, the debut novel of a high–profile Manhattan public defender with a gift for writing about the law in ways that are vastly entertaining, witty, sardonic and wise.
"A beautiful young businesswoman is murdered on the streets of New York after shopping for art in Chelsea, and in her final words to the police, she identifies her assailant. Or does she?
"Arch Gold, dedicated public defender, gets the biggest case of his life when he's assigned to represent the accused killer, Damon Tucker, a young black kid from Harlem. Damon claims he's innocent, and Gold puts his reputation on the line to save his client and find the real killer."
From the Harper Collins site.
That is really a good book.
Here is a discussion on Peony in Love with Lisa See.
http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Lisa-See-on
Lisa See was here as part of the Center Stage for her book Shanghai Girls.
Here is the link to center stage, near the bottom is the thread for Lisa See.
http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Center-Stag
enjoy the book. pen21
andrewswife wrote:I just finished The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble and am now reading Peony in Love by Lisa See.
pen21 wrote:
That is really a good book.
Here is a discussion on Peony in Love with Lisa See.
http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Lisa-See-on
-Peony-in-Love-SEPT/bd-p/lspl
Lisa See was here as part of the Center Stage for her book Shanghai Girls.
Here is the link to center stage, near the bottom is the thread for Lisa See.
http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Center-Stag
e/bd-p/CenterStage
enjoy the book. pen21
andrewswife wrote:
I just finished The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble and am now reading Peony in Love by Lisa See.
I liked her
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but haven't read any of her later novels.
The whole concept of a secret language developed by women was a fascinating, supposedly historical tidbit that I especially gleaned, along with many other scenes from Chinese culture in the area she addresses.
Pepper
liisa22 wrote:I just finished "Eternal on the Water" and
"Before I Fall" both of which I loved! Now am reading "A Breath of Snow and Ashes".
Don't know how to get the pics of the books on here....
A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander Series #6) biy Diana Gabaldon
Lisa -- use the Add Product option on the editing toolbar and chose "Add link and image."
Good luck! Ask again if still confusing.
Pepper
I'm just finishing Jayne Ann Krentz's FIRED UP - Jayne spent the day with us at the Mystery Book Club today. Tomorrow's guest, Sharon Sala, has already posted tonight, too.
Fired Up (Dreamlight Trilogy Series #1)
I'm currently reading "Before I Fall" for the upcoming discussion and "Sacred Games" for my own pleasure. I have to say that both books are great, though they couldn't be more different. One thing I love about reading is the worlds it takes me to. I have no favorites. I read everything and I read constantly. I believe I'm in good company... am I right??? lol
