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Julie B says

No,no openings.

I thought Behind the Beautiful Forevers was terribly depressing, but so well done that I was not at all sorry that I read it. I loved the way she used dialogure in a non-fiction narrative.

We have Anne Lamott and Caroline Leavitt coming on Thursday night -- ticketed or I would say come. Andy Cohen from BRAVO in mid May. I don't watch TV, so I am not a big fan, but lots of people are.

I'm reading the new book by Katherine Howe -- interesting, but so far not compelling.

It's great to hear from you again.

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Julie B says

Thank you -- I have been reading a lot that I really enjoyed this winter/spring including the new one by Gail Tsukyama. Are you still working at Diesel?

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Darra W says

Hi Linda, I see you have been busy here on Shelfari, which is a good sign as it must mean you are feeling better. There was a nice little piece on The Book of Jonas in the Chron this weekend. If I recall correctly, it was this week's Parade Pick for books. I'm currently reading Margaret Goerge's (older) novel about Mary, Queen of Scots. It's huge, but I'm enjoying it. Once I've finished, I'll be diving into Behind the Beautiful Forevers. That book has been getting tons of coverage! Great game last night, wasn't it? Darra

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Ed Lynskey says

Hi Linda, My new crime novel ASK THE DICE is published by Crossroad Press (I’ve got no other connection to them). Please consider reading ASK THE DICE. Thank you for your interest, Ed Lynskey

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Julie B says

Beautiful Assassin is by Michael White and published last year -- I discovered it in my many piles of books, thought it looked interesting. And amazingly enough, it's really good -- a young Russian woman who killed 300 Germans -- she was a sniper, based on a true story apparently.

Glad to hear you're at Diesel only -- I like John and Allison a lot. You know Mike worked for them just before he bought Rakestraw.

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Julie B says

Did you read BEAUTIFUL ASSASSIN?

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Julie B says

Reading Sebastian Barry now --- he's coming in September.

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Julie B says

Last week I read Hector and the Search for Happiness -- loved that too. You're right, a lot of reall wonderful stuff right now!!

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Julie B says

Last week I read Hector and the Search for Happiness -- loved that too. You're right, a lot of reall wonderful stuff right now!!

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Julie B says

Did you read The Dovekeepers? I'm reading it now. Just finished Caleb's Crossing.

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Julie B says

Recently, Joy for Beginners, Dreams of Joy, The Darlings (one of Pam Dorman's books for next winter). Those are the most recent.

Really enjoying A Fierce Radiance.

We took 6 months to read W & P. Three is ambitious, I think.

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Julie B says

Did you read "A Fierce Radiance"? - Penicillin, WWII

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Julie B says

I never read it -- I remember Michael really liked it. It might have been one of our 1st edition club selections.

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Julie B says

Hope you can make it, and if not, read the book -- I'm almost finished, and it's really one of her best!

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Julie B says

I'm reading "Dreams of Joy" now -- she comes to RB next Monday at noon. Are you coming?
Your answer about reading lots of books at the same time was enlightening - it makes sense. I often listen to one in the car in addition to whatever I'm reading at home.

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Julie B says

Linda,

How can you read so many books at once? I wish I could.

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Darra W says

I look forward to hearing what you have to say about "You Are Not Your Brain." Sounds like something I might benefit from reading. Maybe you'll be far enough along to fill me in on the way to the ballpark. I can hardly wait ;-)

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Julie B says

It will be fun to see you at both events. And you're right, I really like the bookclubbing, handselling part of the buisness. I don't think Cheryl gets to do as much as she would like, but .... I was there first.

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Julie B says

I haven't read Caleb's Crossing yet (tho I really like Geraldine Brooks a lot. I thought 22 Britannia Road was very good, but I think Love of My Youth would be more fun to talk about.

I'm part of Pam Dorman's buzz group - we read Britannia Rd. Alice Bliss and Last Letter from Your Lover in December. I liked them all a lot, but Last letter was my favorite.

You know, undoubtedly, that Amanda Hodgekinson is coming to Rakestraw on Friday the 13th at 7.

Well that's my 2 cents, for what its worth. Hard choice!

I'm reading The Three Stages of Amazement right now - she's coming the 25th with Ann Packer for lunch.

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Julie B says

Loved The Invisible Bridge -- one of my top 5 from last year. As anyone who knows me will tell you, I love a good story. I also really like The Love of My Youth -- would be fun for a bookgroup of middle-aged women. A lot of "what if" discussion, I bet.

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