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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 11:25 am
Barbara was a piece of work, wasn't she?
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 11:31 am
Mamie, I can't get over that book, I mean I can't stop thinking about it. Barbar had what 13 children and never took care of them, leaving that up to her sister wives! I love the way "Escapee" was written. Carolyn is an angel. She didn't seem to let her anger take over her life after FLDS.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 11:51 am
As much as she went through, it's amazing she was able to get out and make a life for herself and the children that got out with her. I also found it interesting that there was a network of people that had left the religion and were helping others to leave.
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 3:12 pm
The Good Guy - Dean Koontz
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 3:30 pm
Jasper, I love that book! I love all of Dean Koontz novels!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 5:10 pm
I almost bought that book today, Jasper! Is it good? I love Dean Koontz books, too.
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 7:53 pm
He is one of my favourites as well. I just bought it yesterday and was finishing something else up so at this point I'm just cracking it open at bedtime. (with great anticipation!) I thought I had read all his books but was surprised when I looked at the inside cover how many Odd Thomas books he has, I thought there were only two. It also has a blurb in the back about a graphic novel, part of his Frankenstein series (I enjoyed those as well. I thought he did a great job updating the story)
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Jujubzmom
Member
04-29-2008
| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 5:57 am
Jasper - The Good Guy is great! The Husband is too! I'm confused which Odd Thomas book is actually the first one. I received one for a present, but don't think it's the first one, and I want to start at the beginning. I thought I saw that a new one is coming soon too!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 2:03 pm
I loved The Husband too! Odd Thomas is the name of the first Odd Thomas books. then Forever Odd, Brother Odd All of them execelent! Have all of you Dean Koontz lovers read The Longest Night of the Year? highly recommend
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Snoopsmom
Member
02-19-2003
| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 2:29 pm
I'm reading Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller. It's a biography of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon - their impact on the predominately male music world of the early 70's, and their personal trials and tribulations. Not too far into it yet, but it's a good read.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 3:22 pm
Snoopsmom, I read excerpts of it in Vanity Fair and it sounds really interesting. I'm reading Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber. I loved The Longest Night of the Year and passed it on to my husband to read.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 9:19 pm
Love most of Dean Koontz's stuff... Just finished the newest Sandford "Prey" novel, and it was good, read very swiftly, but none of the latest ones really measure up to the first 6-8 novels. The edge just isn't there anymore, but the books are still enjoyable.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 9:51 pm
I just had to get The Good Guy, so I got it yesterday and I'm halfway through with it.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 11:05 pm
I received $125 dollars in gift cards for the bookstore so you know where I'll be tomorrow!
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Jujubzmom
Member
04-29-2008
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 5:50 am
I just received The Good Guy in paperback as part of my Mother's Day gift. Hubby doesn't really pay attention to what I read. I'm hoping Meijer will let me exchange it. Just started The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 2:15 pm
Mamie, I am jealous ! I can't wait to hear what you buy and your recommendations. I am finally reading In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner. It is fun to read a book and visualize Cameron Diaz and the other movie characters in the different roles.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 2:49 pm
I read Mary Higgins Clarks's 'Where Are You Now?' over the weekend, it was very good. Now I am bookless! Costco tonight!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:36 pm
Beach, I will let you know. I couldn't go today. I have a sick daycare child with me all day. I'm reading Giving Up On Ordinary by Isla Dewar.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 3:25 pm
I bought about books today. I'll let you know if any are any good. I'm reading Let The Northern Lights Erase Your Name by Vendela Vida and loving it.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 4:16 pm
I finished The Good Guy. Not one of Dean Koontz's better books but it was okay. Now, I'm starting on 2 Anne Rice books: Christ the Lord - Out of Egypt and Christ the Lord - The Road to Cana. They are biographies of Jesus Christ.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:40 am
Mamie, your post doesn't say how many books you bought... I think that's what you were aiming to mention right? I've been reading a lot lately, just keep forgetting to post what here. I got a call from the bookstore, and two books I pre-ordered are ready for pickup. Plus I'm still waiting for a new Nora Roberts book to come out at some point this month.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:52 am
I bought about 12 new books. I'd have to go count but I think that's right.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 12:06 pm
Loved,loved, loved the Vida book. I recommend it. I am now onto Island Of Lost Girls by Jennifer McMahon. I loved her first book, Promise Not to Tell so I've got high hopes for her sophomore try.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 1:44 pm
I finished Island of Lost Girls and totally loved it as well. Great mystery. I am going to start Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin. It's so hot here that I've been able to immerse myself in a good book while having the fan blowing directly at me! LOL
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 2:55 pm
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon. So far, so good.
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