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Hi Canley--I actually got a free copy of What Was Lost--and I really liked it--I laughed a lot, even though it was a somewhat sad story. Maybe because I currently work in the depressing retail world myself (not a "mall" as we call it stateside) I could relate to the characters, but I also loved the way the Kate character was written, as well as all the main characters, including the "bad guy", I just though O"Flynn did a really good job.So, what are you reading currently? Hope all is well! Kiki
Thanks for responding, though! i appreciate it. I'll just give it a try!Take care...
Hi! What's going on across the Pond? All is well here! Curious about what you're reading--lots of Umberto Eco, huh? Curious what you think of Focault's Pendulum--I could not get into it, although I did try...Talk with you soon!Kiki
Hello. Now I would like to ask what you thought of Do Androids Dream of Electic Sheep? Thank you!
I remember sending a note about Climbing the Stairs. i just finished it this week. Here is my review, in case you haven't read it yet:Simply told, this tale shares two years in the life of a young Indian girl, including the changes brought to her family by her father’s accident, her brother going off to serve in World War II, and her father’s family’s attempt to marry her off. Her escape in books and her dreams and wishes to attend college are all beautifully told in this tale.Take care...
I just wanted to drop a note to say "Hi!" Hope all is well with you. I see you are slowly, but surely building your shelf. Would love to hear about The Last Goodbye and Climbing the Stairs if you read them first...take care.
Hi there yourself! Reading and working--not reading as much as I'd like!I have to say, the books you're currently reading seem fascinating! The Surgeon of Crawthorne is one I know we definitely have at the store I work at--someone bought it one day and said I wanted to read--I have no idea why the lady was buying it but she acted like it was a horribly boring book she was being forced to read (why? is it a popular book group choice?? here in Alabama??)But the Cranford Chronicles, What was Lost and the one about of Hatton and Van Blixen (I love Out of Africa!) sound just wonderfully intriguing. Have you read In The Woods by Tana French?--not my normal kind of book (is this in the mystery genre?) but I really enjoyed it and already have her new one on hold at the library--sounds a lot like What Was Lost.What's going on in your life these days? Anything our of the ordinary? Hot around here. My life is dull and uneventful!
Thanks for the heads-up! I've not read Dan Fesperman, but I will take your word for it. It seems we have similar tastes in reading, and the reviews you have on books I've read are spot-on. Have a great day...
I just added Lovely Bones to my list To Read. I am glad I stopped by to say "hi", because I caught your review. Take care.
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I notice you are reading "The Alienist". I am currently half way through. i find it very interesting. Have you gotten through much of it yet? Have a great day!
Thank you for accepting my friendship and trusting my opinion. Before you contacted me, I had actually browsed your shelf a couple of times and probably 'grabbed' some books! Here's a couple of good authors if you are looking for thrillers: Mary Higgins Clark, Robin Cook (medical), Tess Gerritsen (medical), Nelson DeMille (military/political), Ken Follett ('Pillars of the Earth'), Lisa Gardner(murder-mystery), Lisa Jackson (murder-mystery and Iris Johansen ('Firestorm' or 'Blind Alley') Wow, it was hard to find thriller authors on my shelf that were not series authors (and I only got through the J's)! Anyway, good luck. Thanks again for your freindship and letting me know about Broken Angels. (Did you know it is #3 or 4 in a series??)
TTW--great book. huh? I think it reads even better a second time--wait a while and reread it at Xmas or so--things click even better, you catch a lot more little bits that you miss the first time. Really well crafted.
Hi! Read any good books lately?? ;) (Actually - I'll recommend the Book Thief to you now....it is a beautiful read....had me in tears!)Hope you're well? Dx
I agree--annoying that it doesn't recognize all editions. I see some from your randowm shelf right now that we share--but different editions! How dumb!Tags are just too much work for me--it is hard for me to find the time and write reviews or even rate books I read even a year ago--I just concentrate on separating the ones I've read from the ones I am reading and the ones I plan to read. Every once in a while I'll add a bunch of old ones, or try to rate and review old ones. The" freebie" tag is just a way for me to keep up with books I've won in contests, gotten free from online book blogs, or was sent from publishers, i.e. advanced reader copies and the like. Looking forward to the new Zafon! Makes me wish I could read Spanish--I bet it reads much better in his native tongue.
They just had a Jane Austen film festival of sorts here on PBS (our national public television--not as good as any BBC I'm sure, but the BBC is where much of the stuff on PBS comes from, as you may know)--I saw a few moments of Persuasion, but for some reason I am always so busy Sunday nights (when they were showing it)--guess getting children ready for school Monday am. I don't think I've ever seen any version of Persuasion--I do love the novel though. Of course, they showed the BBC version of P&P! Which my husband made me turn off--he's seen it too many times...I love Amy Tan--I've read everything, but don't own a copy of Saving Fish...it was probably my least fav. Tan novel. Have you read The Opposite of Fate--her autobiographical book?
Hey there! Which P & P version do you prefer?? Don't ask me why I had to go on and on about it in the JA group--I guess I just like to try to argue my points with people. And I do love the Firth/Ehrle version, as well. They are really almost two completely different movies! Same story, but done in completely different ways--isn't that art?? Oh, how I wish I was going to be in NY in May! Unfortunately, these pesky kids have all there school stuff going on in May--piano recitals, soccer games, etc. What an exciting life you must have getting to travel all over. I would love to get over to the UK--our Girl Scout leader want us to try and go next year, but I understand the dollar doesn't go very far over there right now. However, you should have great fun IN NYC!I am currently reading The Post Birthday World and Three Cups of Tea--just read McCarthy's The Road--very affecting reading. Interested in joining any groups? There are some good ones out there...the Jane Austen is not the most erudite one, nor is it very active, but its fun.
So, you liked TTW a lot--what did you think of it? I'm with you; a great book. Many do not agree-it is one of those you love it or you hate it--or you completely don't understand it!
Must share, must share! At least here, when you lend them out you still have them! I have lost some lovely books by telling people "you must read this!!!"
Over the last few years I've read Atonement on my own, for one book group I'm in and now for another--but I just love it, so I really don't mind in the least. It is one of my favorite books. I just feel like it really is a masterpiece. Can't wait to hear how you like The Book Thief and The Time Traveller's Wife. And Schulz, of course. Have fun.
I see you are a Kingsley Amis reader! I think that Lucky Jim is one of the funniest books I've ever read. And we need funny books.