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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 10:54 am
Well, I finished "Jarhead" in two days enjoying every minute spent with this young marine during his deployment to the first Gulf War. The book is spot on as far as marines go. Beware though, it is utterly profane. After years spent hanging out with sailors, I however am fluent in profanity. I can both read and speak it well. Others however may have their sensibilites offended numerous times. Now on to "Patty Jane's House of Curl" by Lorna Landvik. Talk about a complete change of direction!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 11:28 am
Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 11:41 am
The Shadows by L.A. Banks
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 11:45 am
I finished The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen. I liked it, but I agree with most of you that Garden Spells was much better.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 12:06 pm
Rofl Mary bout reading and speaking profanity well 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 12:10 pm
Breaking Her Fall by Stephen Goodwin
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 1:26 pm
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee -- am I the only one who finds this "classic" more like reading a rather dry history book? I'm only 4-5 chapters in, but I'm pretty sure it's not going on my AP list for the kids to read (at least, not read together as a class).
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 4:11 pm
Recently finished Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck. Needed something non-depressing after that, so read Plum Lucky and Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich. Now I'm reading Chill Factor, a creepy, scary thriller by Sandra Brown.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 6:05 pm
I just remembered I also read Swine Not by Jimmy Buffett last week.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 9:55 am
Just finished The Fiery Cross, going to read a Breath of Snow and Ashes now, and then pick up the Outlandish Companion.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 9:58 am
Love is a Mix Tape by Rob Sheffield
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 2:43 pm
Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gilmore - ehhh, should have known from the cheesy title.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 4:37 pm
Escapee -- the Companion actually came out between Drums and Fiery Cross, so it won't have information about the final books in it. It is, however, a wonderful "filler" for being between books. I read it cover to cover while waiting for FC! 
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 5:28 pm
I agree, Teach! Escapee - there's a lot of interesting stuff in the companion about Scotland, clans, the characters and even stuff about Diana herself. Did you like The Fiery Cross? That might have been my least favourite Outlander book, because I found some parts really dragged. Like the first hundred pages is one day, isn't it? But Breath of Snow and Ashes really zips through. I'm reading yet more parenthood/baby-related chick lit. The current one is Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay. I am also reading The Doctor Who Was Followed by Ghosts by Dr. Li Qunying.
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 6:38 pm
Ha we were watching something on the Military channel and they were talking about the battle at Culdoon and the banning of plaids etc, I started nattering on to dh about Jamie and The Books, lol he looked at me like I had three heads. Currently reading Trouble - Jesse Kellerman
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 7:40 pm
Finally got to reading The Nanny Diaries. Since it's set in NYC, thought it would be a fun read after my trip. I'm almost done. What next?
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, July 25, 2008 - 11:40 am
I Finished Patty Jane's House of Curl this morning, and ending up loving it. I didn't think I would starting out as it seemed kinda "fluffy", but it took turns that I didn't expect and it ended up being a very enjoyable ride. In fact, I probably could have finished it in two days, but made it last an extra day so that I could spend more time with these folks. I can't wait to read more of Lorna Landvik's work. Next up "Talk Before Sleep" by Elizabeth Berg.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, July 25, 2008 - 12:35 pm
Loved Patty Jane's House of Curl. I've read a few others of hers and loved them too. I'm starting Oscar Season by Mary McNamara.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 28, 2008 - 7:03 am
Finished Oscar Season and it was just okay. I have an advance copy of American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld that I started last night. It is pretty good so far.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, July 28, 2008 - 9:53 am
Finished "Talk Before Sleep" and loved it...just loved it. A real treasure of a book. Now reading "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young". It's about the first major battle of US troops in Vietnam in November of 1965. Mell Gibson made a movie about it and I am hoping to rent a copy when I'm all done. So far it's riveting and difficult to read all at the same time. After this...I am hoping for something more uplifting!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 28, 2008 - 10:06 am
I loved Talk Before Sleep!
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 9:19 am
Last night I finished Time Bandit: Two Brothers, The Bering Sea, and one of the World's Deadliest Jobs by Andy and Jonathan Hillstrand. I loved it. If you're a fan of The Deadliest Catch, it's a must read. Even if you've never watched the show I think you'd really enjoy the book.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 3:34 pm
I've started Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and I'm really enjoying it so far.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 11:11 pm
I've started Starburst by Robin Pilcher (son of Rosamund Pilcher).
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 6:52 am
A Lick of Frost by Laurell K Hamilton
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