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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 3:50 pm
Happy to hear that, Mamie. Some in Amazon's reviews say they don't like Relin's writing style. I can understand that. Though some definitely do. But virtually everyone has nothing but praise for what Greg has done and is continuing to do. His "story" is something to be told.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 10:29 am
I picked up The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls at work the other day because it is going to be a "Virginia Readers' Choice" selection for next year. It's a memoir, and it is fascinating and heartbreaking and compelling so far.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 10:48 am
It's a good one, Hermione. It really had me torn as to what I felt about her parents. Good book.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 4:24 pm
I like it, too, Hermione. It reminded me a lot of Angela's Ashes in that it lets you see the inside of true poverty, but it never takes a "poor me" attitude; instead, it even has humor in parts.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 6:54 am
I read The Monsters Of Templeton by Lauren Groff. It was an interesting concept but it lost me towards the end. I am reading Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews now and having lots of fun with it.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 10:15 am
I am currently reading "First Man", a biography of Neil Armstrong. I am enjoying it very much. I am also reading "Snow Falling on Cedars", which is one of the best books I've read recently. I don't want it to end so I am taking my time with it...but I suspect there may come a point when I won't be able to put it down.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 10:51 am
I'm going to start Obedience by Will Lavender.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 12:53 pm
Sisters by Danielle Steel I'm quite enjoying it. A satisfying, fastpaced, zippy read, with her usual tearjerker moments.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 9:33 am
Finished Obedience and I really recommend it for those that like a good mystery. I was questioning it all the way through. I'm reading Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult now.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 10:50 am
I put reading "The Gods of Newport" on hold because I just couldn't get into it. I switched to reading "Charleston" as I have been inspired to do so by another poster.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 11:38 am
Just in case anyone here is interested, the 3rd installment in the Eragon fantasy series will be released next fall and will be titled "Brisingr". The cover will be gold, and will feature the dragon, Glaedr. It has been confirmed that there will be at least 4 books in this series, and maybe more.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 12:23 pm
The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 1:04 pm
Believe it or not, dh went to the bookstore the the other day to pick up a book that I ordered Lessons in Heartbreak by Cathy Kelly. They told him it wouldn't be delivered to the store for me, until MAY... One hour after he leaves the store... they phone me to tell me it's just arrived! 'Course by then, he was back home. Geesh! I'm heading out tomorrow and will pick it up then, unless dh goes out for a walk tonight. Doubtful, since he's sick with a bad cold. Sorry if this is the wrong thread...
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Mictay
Member
09-29-2006
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 7:18 pm
I just finished Cross by James Patterson,loved it,I know it's a couple of years old but oh well!I'm just discovering JP,picked up The Honeymoon and loved it,and then read Mary,Mary,so then I was really hooked.My bf's mom brought me down A whole bunch by him this past weekend!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 8:45 pm
Just finished Lord John and the Hand of Devils (Diana Gabaldon). Three short stories in one hardback book. Thoroughly enjoyed it, as I do all her writing. Now on to Three Cups of Tea.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, March 28, 2008 - 6:03 pm
Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 8:31 am
DH picked up Lesson's in Heartbreak by Cathy Kelly for me when he went for a walk yesterday. Yay!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 9:01 am
Size 14 Is Not Fat Either by Meg Cabot
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Monday, March 31, 2008 - 12:56 pm
Finished the Charles M. Schulz biography. I swear there were some editorial mistakes and can also see why some said the book was a bit harsh. However I think some of those critics might have been feeling a bit self-defensive because they came across as rather negative themselves, in their comments about CMS in the book. Schulz is painted as terribly insecure, competitive, immature, agoraphobic, and bitter much of the time. He may well have been that but I'm not sure I completely buy the author's psycho-analysis of him. To be fair, Schulz is also shown to be generous, insightful, and playful, too, although those traits aren't as explored nearly as much. The discussion of his multiple affairs and flirtations and his seemingly almost uncaring attitude to his daughter's teen pregnancy and overseas abortion were a bit disillusioning. I was startled by his venomous reaction to his friend Lynn Johnston's decision to kill Farley in her own comic strip even though, if I was being honest, I actually felt the same way as he did. The author was a bit cruel when he talked about Schulz's childhood and young adulthood too, I thought. One topic that I expected to be disheartening but ended up coming away with more understanding for Schulz's view was the vast commercialization of Peanuts - all those products. Still it was interesting to compare his thinking on the subject with Bill Watterson's. His religious beliefs weren't what I expected either. If you're a fan of Peanuts, this book will enrich your appreciation of the strip - particularly its less popular, latter decades - but will also take away some of the innocent fun too. I'm glad I read it but wonder how much it will affect me when the next set of The Complete Peanuts is published. After this book, I skim-read another Walt Disney bio, The Animated Man by Michael Barrier. This author had been rather critical of Neil Gabler's bio of Disney that I read last year so I wanted to compare the two. I also went through a couple more gardening books. Now after these entertainment titles, I guess I ought to read about something serious or practical. Like How to build a financial portfolio in these troubled times. Oh that sounds like fun.
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Monday, March 31, 2008 - 2:34 pm
Teach - it was good eh. I'll have to pick it up. I had heard that the first Lord John book was a stinker. Did you enjoy it as well?
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Monday, March 31, 2008 - 3:05 pm
I am almost finished a fascinating book called Kill Time by T J MacGregor. A good story, lots of action, and almost too beleivable look at what would happen if a covert government group had the abilty to time travel. http://www.writersarereaders.com/henkemacgregorkilltime.html
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 31, 2008 - 3:33 pm
The Shadow Year by Jeffrey Ford
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, March 31, 2008 - 8:27 pm
The first one I had a harder time following, but I think if you go into it NOT expecting a Jamie/Claire book, it's good as a mystery. The Hand of the Devils has three "connecting" stories, so it helps the others make sense a bit. The Brotherhood of the Blade was fantastic and Devils was a nice switch-up because of the shorter selections. I should be honest, though - I'd read her grocery list if she posted it one her blog! LOL
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Monday, March 31, 2008 - 8:51 pm
Teach - on your recommendation I'll definitely read them both.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 5:18 pm
I hope you enjoy them!
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