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bookwormerin

bookwormerin

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  • Jacqueline L

    Jacqueline L says

    Hi Erin

    Thanks for inviting me to be your friend. I love to read and discuss the books I am reading. The Memoirs of Cleopatra, started off, kind of confusing for me. Too many "Cleopatras". But, it still holds my interest. As I get further into the book, the characters will be more interesting, I am sure.

    Nice to see we have read a lot of the same books. I still have many more to put on my book shelf.

    The Shelfari site is great and I am still finding my way around it.

    I will be back after I have read more chapters.....

    Bye for now

    Jackie

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Jacqueline L

    Jacqueline L says

    I am reading the Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George. I just started, and was shocked to see the size of this book. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable book to read. Have you read this book? If so, what did you think?

    Bye for now

    posted 13 days ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hey Erin. Has series three of Robin Hood aired in the U.S. yet? It just started here a few weeks ago. I have the first three episodes recorded, and will likely watch them next weekend. I'm curious to see what it will be like without Marion.

    How is The Sunne in Splendour coming along? I see you have Tanamera listed as one of your favourites. It's on my tbr pile. I've read Barber's Farewell to France and A Woman of Cairo and thought both were excellent...I expect Tanamera will be too!

    Take care.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    You're most welcome.

    And absolutely we should be friends, as we now are :) Thanks for the add.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    Hey there :) I just finished reading 'The Murder of King Tut' by James Patterson, and I thought I'd give you some brief thoughts since you wished to know about it. If the book were read as a novel (which it isn't) it would be quite good. But if you are someone who knows at least a bit about ancient Egyptian history, and have done some digging of your own about King Tut, you could be a trifling disappointed with this book. I'm not sure if I would make it a recommendation for anyone, but at least it keeps you 'entertained' for a while.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Mel E

    Mel E says

    Not only do we have a few groups in common, and of course books, but we even have a few of the same friends. =) What took us so long to hook up?! LOL

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Mel E

    Mel E says

    Hi Erin,
    Thank you for the friendship and the nice compliment. I often wonder how my posts come across and hope they're received well.
    I'm off to look at your shelves now and get into loads of mischief as it will most likely result in adding lots to my TBR. ;-D
    melody
    xx

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Erin. My Plaidy novels arrived yesterday :-) I'll likely finish The Day the Falls Stood Still tonight, and then will start The Plantagenet Prelude right away! I can't wait to read it ... I hope it lives up to my expectations. I'll let you know.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Erin. I'm glad you enjoyed Too Deep for Tears. I read it back when I was in high school, but I never read the sequels. Let me know if you enjoy the them. I just finished Elizabeth Chadwick's The Champion, and really enjoyed it. Mind you, I haven't yet read a Chadwick novel that I didn't like. I'm now reading The Day the Falls Stood Still. I actually visited Niagara Falls a couple of weeks ago, and every time I go there I'm struck by the immense power of the Falls. When I finish with the book I hope to start Jean Plaidy's The Plantagenet Prelude, the first novel in her Plantagenet series. I ordered the book, as well as book 2 in the series, from the UK since I couldn't get a new copy here. I'm hoping it doesn't take all that long for them to arrive. I'm really looking forward to trying Plaidy since I've read so much about her in the historical fiction group. Have you read any of her books? Talk to you later. Melissa

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Erin. I'm just stopping by to say hello since we haven't chatted in a while. I hope all is well, and that you're reading lots of great books! Has Fall arrived where you are? We had frost on the ground this week, and the temperatures have dipped below zero at night (in Celsius) but I think it is supposed to warm up a little next week. I'm fine with the cooler weather - I actually prefer it - but I'm not looking forward to the arrival of any snow.

    What are you reading now?

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Frances E

    Frances E says

    Love your Halloween avatar! Looks to me like you have some interests other than books... If you're interested, we're hosting a book giveaway, check it out at http://aprodigaltourist.blogspot.com/2009/10/hurray-giveaway_12.html

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Debra H

    Debra H says

    Hey Erin, I just posted a "pre-review" for The Birth House by Amy McKay. I thought of you and saw that it's already on your list.
    I'm only on C/2 and it's a wonderful Historical Fiction read. I didn't ck your shelf to see if you've already read it, but if you haven't you might want to push it to the top of your list. It's that good! Just had to let you know. Oh, you might want to check out the website: www.thbirthhouse.com Hope all has been well on you end. Debi

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Debra H

    Debra H says

    Hey Erin, I just posted a "pre-review" for The Birth House by Amy McKay. I thought of you and saw that it's already on your list.
    I'm only on C/2 and it's a wonderful Historical Fiction read. I didn't ck your shelf to see if you've already read it, but if you haven't you might want to push it to the top of your list. It's that good! Just had to let you know. Oh, you might want to check out the website: www.thbirthhouse.com Hope all has been well on you end. Debi

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Bennnc63

    Bennnc63 says

    Thanks Erin, I have put it on my list :) Good Reading, Ben

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Bennnc63

    Bennnc63 says

    Hi there,
    I see you are up to the coming holiday with the change of Icon :) Noticed that you have read Lost Symbol by Brown. How was it??

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jerry-book

    jerry-book says

    Thanks for the response. I liked Pillars of the Earth and I am interested in this book but I was concerned about that one comment.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Debra H

    Debra H says

    Erin, my mind's a little foggy since surgery on monday and I'm not remembering the book you're so enjoying. Which one is it?

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sunny F

    Sunny F says

    You were born when I got OUT of the Navy! I figured you were either married to a Navy man or a Navy brat, nobody just up and goes to Japan. My family got stationed on Midway Island in 1958, I was 7. It was incredible, although adults hated it. Gooney birds everywhere!

    West Hills finally established itself in Lemoore. First, it was just a bunch of buildings. Then they moved it and it's a beautiful campus.

    The fog hasn't changed, just more dangerous than ever. They've built more freeways and people ignore warngings. We've had huge pile-ups in the winter. Sometimes they have CHP out there leading the cars through the bad area.

    You have a good memory!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jerry-book

    jerry-book says

    Cathedral of the sea was recommended by a friend. I saw that you may have read it. I then came across the following review:

    Probably the worst and most pretentious book you will ever read. The historic setting makes a great backdrop. Too bad the author spoils it all with lousy language and terrible storytelling. Why does everything need to be told so explicitly. Why not leave some parts to the reader to figure out

    What is your take?

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sunny F

    Sunny F says

    I was a base kid until high school. You can't imagine what we called you MIQ kids! I went to the school for Catechism when the Irish nuns were there. The ones now are from India. What year are we talking?

    Yes, Lemoore has changed. We have stoplights now and McDonald's, but no bookstores or a Walmart. There is a junior college in town and downtown is now "charming." Murals on the walls, muzak piped in the streets (country), wroght iron arches at each end of "D" Street announcing the name. No homeless people, little crime. The major employer are the prisons they've built in surrounding areas. Still hot and foggy. My books talk a lot about the weather and the crops. The San Joaquin Valley is a "character" in the books. You might even feel a bit nostalgic.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )


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