WHAT ARE YOU READING? 6/28

Mary Kay,

 B&N has it . I got it from our local library. It was published last year. The reviews on B&N are all postive.

Mary Kay thanks for the heads up on GALWAY BAY, put it on hold at the library.

Sallynana 9 M.C. Beaton and D. E. Stevenson are favorites of mine also. Stevenson's books are hard to find, but out library system has quite a few, and I always look for them at yard sales and Goodwill. Have found a few.  I mix Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth in with others because I don't want them to end.  I enjoy the audio books also even if I have already read the book. I  got a video of Hamish thru our library, did not care for it, the character that portrayed him was not my idea of how he looked or how he would act. Oh well.

Sama 1959 ca  I couldn't get into THE ART OF MENDING, maybe another time.

I enjoy everyone's comments on what you are reading. Have a good week. Betty

I finished MY SISTER'S KEEPER by Jodi Piccoult and it was such an engaging book but what a shock of an ending.  I would like to see the movie but heard they changed the ending.  I went to another library sale and got THE OTHER DAUGHTER by Lisa Gardner, MORTAL DANGER by Ann Rule, HOLD TIGHT by Harlan Coben, NINETEEN MINUTES by Jodi Picoult, THE WOODS by Harlan Coben, and THE FIRST TIME by Joy Fielding.  The hardback books were only one dollar each and the paperbacks only 25 cents.  Has anyone read any of these?

I have read all of them except for the Ann Rule book.  All of them are very good reads.  I've never read anything by Ann Rule, but have read just about every book written by the other authors!

BLUEMOONER:  I would say you "hit pay dirt" at that library sale!  Lisa Gardner, Harlan Coben, and, of course, Joy Fielding, are among my favorite authors.  Ann Rule's books are always riveting because of their content and her reporting.  THE FIRST TIME is an entirely different Fielding story, and very touching.  Picoult's books are usually too sad for me -- though I did enjoy NINETEEN MINUTES.  I read THE OTHER DAUGHTER, HOLD TIGHT, and THE WOODS.  All were very good, though I forgot a lot about THE OTHER DAUGHTER.  Must have read it a while ago.  Sunny and clear here in NJ for the moment.  I'm on my way up to northern NJ to babysit for those adorable (you could eat 'em alive) triplets.  Mary Kay

By the way, TROUBLECAT, I am anxious to get my hands on FINGERLICKIN' FIFTEEN; at this point, however, I am hoping my girlfriend will purchase same and lend it to me.  Mary Kay

I finally finished THIRTEEN MOONS by Charles Frazier.  I really enjoyed the first two-thirds of the book, but by the end I was just wanting it to be over.  Beautiful descriptive prose.

This morning I started THE SHUNNING by Beverly Lewis.  I read her Abram's Daughters series a while back and really enjoyed them.  About the Amish in Lancaster County, PA. 

We're having beautiful weather this week after a horrible hot and humid week last week.  It's a joy to be outside now.  Opened up the house to let the cool breezes in this morning. 

Sharon

I am reading "The Guardian" by Nicholas Sparks (2003 book).  Enjoying it.

 I was on a 3 day trip and did not open a book while I was gone. Before that I read LOVE, LIES, AND LIQUOR by M.C. Beaton. Next I read NIGHTS OF STARS AND RAIN by Maeve Bunchy. I am now reading one by Nicholas Sparks, A WALK TO REMEMBER.   I bought 18 books Sun. at a library's used book sale. They just ask for a donation. 

The SHUNNING was the first Beverly Lewis book I read. I have read many others of hers.

I read Down the Common by Ann Baer which someone here recommended.  The women back then in medieval times did have it a bit harder than we women today do!  Now I'm reading The Vanishing by Bentley Little.  So far it's pretty good, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who does not like horror.

 carole

Hi all!  It is hot and sunny in Idaho!

I've been reading light romances for the last couple of weeks- they fit in my purse to have for appointments, etc and they are quick!

A Heart for the Dropped Stitches by Janet Tronstad.  Sadly, this one is #3 in a series and was just plain dull.  I didn't finish reading this one.

Everything but a Groom by Holly Jacobs.  Fun story line of a grandmother who thinks she has cursed her family so that no one can enjoy a beautiful wedding.

Winning the Single Mom's Heart by Linda Goodnight.  #4 in the Wedding Planner series- fun, quick read.

Married to the Mob by Ginny Aiken  Entertaining, and I loved the visits to theme parks in Orlando.

His Bundle of Love by Patricia Davids  Moving story with info about preemies.

I'm in my summer mood apparently- I'll get back to more "meaty" reading as we head in to fall.  I'm enjoying what you are reading though!

Ellie

I just finished "The 8th Confession"  by James Patterson.  I had been on a long waiting list for it.  So I read it this weekend to get it back to the Library for the next in line. I have read the entire series.  Wonder if he will come up with a 9th or tenth.

Before that  I finished a recent Jodi Piccoult book about a baby born with osteogenesis imperfecta.  It is along the lines of My Sister's Keeper, which I have not read. I have been on a waiting l ist for it.  Since it is being made into a movie a lot are now checking it out.  I have become a very frugal reader, and I buy a lot of my books at estate and garage sales or check out the library.  I recently read The Last Lecture which I bought because I got a gift certificate. I am getting very savings conscious in my older yrs. LOL

Ready to start Nicholis Sparks" True Believer.  I do not always read books when they first come out due to my cheap habits!  But they are just as good when some of the smoke disappears, you know.  BTW, I got the Sparks' book on Sat. at a Garage sale for 50 cents. 

Mary Kay,  Normally I'd be on the waiting list at the library for Fingerlickin Fifteen, however I joined a book club recently after my puppy totally destroyed a library book.  I ordered the book he destroyed as part of joining the club and the library accepted it.  Much cheaper than me having to pay full price for the book.  I only had to buy 3 more books and that is done so now I'll quit the book club.  AND... now I make sure my library books are tucked away in my bedside table!

Bluemooner,

I have read nearly all those books, and they're very good.  You will enjoy them.  You got a good deal.

Wow what exceptionally good reading & recommendations this week! Since it was the wettest June on record in our part of the country, it leaves a lot of "indoor" time. That's good for reading, although not good for most other summer activities!

I agree with so many of your opinions. AvidCook: I too really enjoyed LOVING FRANK and Joy Fielding books (both have unexpected endings!) but agree with Margaret and MaryKay that STILL LIFE was definitely not Joy Fielding's best book.

Troublecat: How is Janet Evanovich's "15" book? My friend said that she nearly fell off the couch laughing so hard and that the character Lula was especially good in this book!

EMR: I have enjoyed Jon Krakauer's books very much, but thought that UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN was not his norm. I thnk that it goes along with ESCAPE by ---- Jessop. and believe that it is important to remember that these are fundalmentalist extreme groups  What do you think of the book?

 Sharon: I too have enjoyed many of Beverly Lewis books. Have you read any by the author Lynn Austin. Although they are not about the Amish, they have (IMHO) that same "feeling".

I'm reading THE 13TH TALE  by Diane Setterfield and enjoying it very much. It's very imaginative and I love the style and description of writing.

Have a good week everyone!