Gadgetgirl, thank you for recommending Abraham Verghese's "Cutting for Stone". I'm in the middle of it, and am very grateful that you brought it to our attention.
It's a marvelous reading.
GadgetgirlKS wrote:I recently finished Cutting for Stone, it was not a book I would have normally picked up on my own (it was for a book club). It was a great story and I highly recommend it, but warning it is a bit long. I also recently finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, another good book.
I am currently reading Emma by Jane Austen. It is the first Jane Austen book I have ever read!
Right now I'm finishing:
It's Hank's second in her Charlie McNally series, really good especially if you're like me and get tired of those 20, and 30 something heros and heroines. She's a 46yr old Investigative reporter and the stories are really good. It's romantic suspense.
Then it's on to the third book which we're discussing over at the mystery club this month
And I'm still reading (on schedule) which is hard because it's a good read, for the other FL club
Thanks, Lynda. The beginning didn't really take long and I keep playing with it. I like blogspot because it is free and their instructions are easy to follow. 
Carmenere_lady wrote:I just visited you blog Donna and I am very impressed. It looks very professional. Did it take you very long to set it up?
Today it is 70 years since war was declared in the UK and I have just been writing to my grandchildren about my experiences on that day and at that time. So it seems only appropriate that I should also sign up to read a book that was written about someone else's wartime memories. I look forward to joining y'all from Across the Pond.
This monologue by a famous wartime comedian may amuse you - I had his Yorkshire accent in those days!
That's a powerful memory, Choisya. Welcome to the group.
Choisya wrote:Today it is 70 years since war was declared in the UK and I have just been writing to my grandchildren about my experiences on that day and at that time. So it seems only appropriate that I should also sign up to read a book that was written about someone else's wartime memories. I look forward to joining y'all from Across the Pond
Oh, how important it is to get those memories written down. That generation is slowing leaving us and without those first hand recollections future generations only get textbook knowledge. Sadly, my dad passed away and though I remember just a few of his stories from WWII (some from England and France) how wonderful it would have been to relive that period of time written down in his own hand. Your grandchildren are very fortunate to have you.
Choisya wrote:Today it is 70 years since war was declared in the UK and I have just been writing to my grandchildren about my experiences on that day and at that time. So it seems only appropriate that I should also sign up to read a book that was written about someone else's wartime memories. I look forward to joining y'all from Across the Pond
Welcome back to FL Choisya, I've missed you for the last few reads.
Choisya wrote:Today it is 70 years since war was declared in the UK and I have just been writing to my grandchildren about my experiences on that day and at that time. So it seems only appropriate that I should also sign up to read a book that was written about someone else's wartime memories. I look forward to joining y'all from Across the Pond
This monologue by a famous wartime comedian may amuse you - I had his Yorkshire accent in those days!
Choisya wrote:Today it is 70 years since war was declared in the UK and I have just been writing to my grandchildren about my experiences on that day and at that time. So it seems only appropriate that I should also sign up to read a book that was written about someone else's wartime memories. I look forward to joining y'all from Across the Pond
This monologue by a famous wartime comedian may amuse you - I had his Yorkshire accent in those days!
Choisya:
How lucky for your grandchildren that you are willing to share your experiences and memories. Feel free to share here - I personally would love to "hear" about your wartime experiences. 70 years.....
Thanks for the welcome. I expect I will share some memories as we read the book because it is sure to spark some off.
I don't often join First Look as classics are more my thing than moderns and also I do not buy books from B&N because of the postage costs, so I always feel mean about getting a free book from them!
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Sunltcloud wrote:As for font size, Marciliogq, it is preset at "medium" but you can change it in your profile.
marciliogq wrote:I'm having the same trouble!!! I also didn't like the font size. Too small for my short sight.
DSaff wrote:I am having a lot of trouble signing into the book clubs period. In case anyone else is having this problem, I have found a work-around until it is fixed. When I click on "log in" for the book clubs, it always takes me to my account. When I try to load a discussion, it is an a visitor. BUT, if I click on "Reply" to a post, suddenly I am signed in and can navigate. I just wanted to share it for others with similar problems.
Thanks! I'll try to change it.
