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Lysistrata

Lysistrata

I am a stay-at-home mother of a preschool-aged daughter, and the administrator of a local mom's website. I love reading and wish I had more time to do so. I started a book club through my mother's group in 2005 and I have found that to be very rewarding. I tend to get stuck in my genre of choice which is British crime fiction, but will read...more »
  • St. Louis, MO, USA
  • member since February 2007

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  • dineenbecky

    dineenbecky says

    Hi, we haven't been in contact for awhile but I decided to check up on a few friends and see what is new.
    Funny, I was just going to suggest the curious incident to you! While it sounds like a crime book it is equally if not more a book written from the perspective of the "hero", a 15 year old autistic boy. Very, very good. I was also going to comment on one of your wish books--Staggering Work of Genius. I loved this book too but it's very different and the first few chapters are sad but overall I found it quirky and memorable.
    Also noticed you loved The Historian. I almost bought it tonight so now I'll have to go ahead and give it a shot. Was glad to see your review.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sibanye X

    Sibanye X says

    Well, this is one British crime drama that you have got to read: "The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-time" by Mark Haddan. I don't like crime stories per se, but this one was sooo good. I understand why it was voted one of the best books last year (2006). let me know when you are done. You are going to love me.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • S M Ahsan

    S M Ahsan says

    Hi Lysistrata
    When i red ''The kite runner'' i realy back to the child hood such as a kite runner and i did love this book due to innocent love between Hassan & Amir Jan.
    Dr: khalid wrote an excellent story.
    One thing more if you do like to share that i m a father of a son who going to be very angry and he is just three years old only hyper active boy can u suggest me how to behave to control his anger? as you know about children.
    Ahsan

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

    rhapsari says

    Hi Lysisstrata - you have a very unusual name but beautiful! I am Retno, I live in Jakarta Indonesia and working mom of two kids, a son aged 13 and daughter aged 11. I read whenever I have the chance, like when I commute to my office which takes about one hour and half. Noticed that On beauty by Zadie Smith was on your list. anyway I think Zadie focuses too much on biracial issues. have you ever read books by John le Carre ? Seriously cloak and dagger but well-written so that it's exciting. What is a good British crime author - I love British writers such as Graham Greene because his books are very good and each has its own characteristic.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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