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Ruth H

Ruth H

I love living in NH, books (of course!), cats, computers, Sims 2 game,Twitter (RuthNH), crafts, writing, and much more. I am an animal activist and a Progressive Christian.
  • Nashua, NH, USA
  • member since November 13 2008

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  • Read One Book a Month Book Club Discussion Group

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  • Mich

    Mich says

    Hi Ruth, I finished Daemon. I liked it because of the mystery/gaming combination. I bet it will be a big hit with gamers. Plus, I think Jack Benny is funny, so I'm looking forward to reading that book. Jo said that she would lend me her copy. I just finished a book by Lea Delauria (with Maggie Cassella) called 'Lea's Book of Rules for the World'. It was uneven, but there were some funny parts.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    Hi Ruth, I added the book to my plan to read section. I will check out you post under the group.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    I can't get Daemon through any library. Mich was lucky. I guess it's on to March. Do you have any interest in reading a biography of Jack Benny written by his daughter. I own it and have wanted to read it for a while. Mich is also interested.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mich

    Mich says

    I requested the Daemon book from the library. Two books, on your list, sound really good. The Kate Summerscale book and Wodehouse's Aunts Aren't Gentlemen.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    Did you get the book? I requested it but it has not arrived yet. Did you ask Mich if she wanted to try and request it (or read it)?

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    It looks awesome! The only problem is that it's a new hardcover. Did you see it at the library? If we can all get a copy, I'm good with it. Send it to Mich and see what she says.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mich

    Mich says

    Sounds good, Ruth.
    I haven't thought of a good biography yet, but I'll start looking.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mich

    Mich says

    Hi Ruth,

    I'm still reading 'Carry on, Jeeves.' I'm glad that you enjoyed the stories. Sometimes, I have trouble focusing, with audiobooks. That's why I like the dvds. Stephen Fry is the perfect Jeeves.
    What type of books will you be reading in your 'Read a Book a Month Club?

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    Sure. But there are many more mystery books that are not part of series too. Mich had suggested a biography. Either is fine with me but I think it would be challenging to find a biography that all of us want to read. Any suggestions for a mystery?

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    What should we read for February? Want to stay with humor or change the category?

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    HI Ruth,

    Glad you liked it!!! Mich and I are big fans. The Hugh Laurie/Stephen Fry videos are wonderful. They always make me laugh. I want Jeeves too (and Bertie Wooster's endless money supply!).

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    Are you enjoying Jeeves? I am laughing out loud on the bus! If the language is off putting, try an audio version first.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mich

    Mich says

    Hi Ruth,

    I'll try. I've only read about 25 this year but I'll try and pick up the pace.

    Mich

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    I'm going to try 50 in 2009 too. I challenge you! I will be reading books that are less than 300 pages in December to make up my remaining 7 books :-)
    I am about half way through New England White. It's a complex book about family secrets, academia (the reason I picked it up), afluent African Americans and a political mystery. It's dense but hard to put down. I have marked by favorite books so check them out and see if any appeal to you. We should pick book number 2 for the Mich/Ruth/Jo bookclub.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Joanne D

    Joanne D says

    Hi Ruth,
    I read the first Evanovich book and liked it! She's kind of like a trashy Kinsey Malone. My goal in 2008 was to read 50 books and I'm way behind. I added most of the books that I read this year to my shelf but not the really bad ones. I know you've read more books so add some!

    Joanne

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mich

    Mich says

    Hi Ruth,
    I'm glad to get a good report on the lastest Evanovich book. I'll watch for the new Cornwell and Koontz books. Good finds. They're both enjoyable authors. Loved your Dean Koontz observation! Have you read Intensity, by Koontz? I found that very troubling. I just started the Jane Haddam book - so far, so good.
    Mich

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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