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Joy

Joy

I could read all day and all night and dream of a future when I can. I love to share my excitement over a book with friends. Most fun is finding new books from friends on Shelfari that I have lots of "Books in Common" with; this makes me want to read everything else on their list. I read primarily non-fiction: history, biographies, memoirs... more »
  • Bethesda, MD, USA
  • member since October 11, 2007

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  • Melissa O

    Melissa O says

    What did you think of Loving Frank - personally I loved it. I know the entire book is sort of frustrating and hard to understand why the "characters" did what they did but that is what makes it so real to me - people do things I think most of the time that are not the perfect thing to do or the most thought out. Would love to hear your reviews and what you would recommend I read if you have read something as good in the past that was similar.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Gabriella M

    Gabriella M says

    I saw the e-mail and the book selection looks interesting. I'll try and run out this week and get a copy.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • julie f

    julie f says

    Hi--thanks for the note-job going well so far-only been here a week. i am excited for the new book club! i didnt read your book yet but i will!!! bring pics from israel to the next meeting ok.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Ladyslott

    Ladyslott says

    [[I was just about to pick up the Historian and noticed you didn't rate it very high...would you skip it?]]

    PJoy,

    I have to say that although parts of the book were very good, to me it was overlong and although somewhat scary it wasn't scary enough considering it was a vampire story. If you think we have similar tastes I'd say skip it. A lot of people did like this book, I'm just not one of them.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Amy M

    Amy M says

    Hey Pjoy. I think you would like My Sister's Keeper for sure.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    I'll pick up, "We die Alone" and add it to my long list. In turn if there are any other books in my wish list that you can strike down. Pick up the ax girl. I'd appreciate it. D

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    PJoy. I'm in! Thanks for the invite. I loved the Lincoln book you're currently reading, one of my favorites from last year. I posted my review behind yours. A couple of comments on your future selects.

    Wait Til Next Year. A great title... but kinda predictable fiction. I gave up on it and would be interested in your review if choose to read it.

    Thunderstruck was very good, but a bit technical. A few times he was building these huge receivers and I thought to myself, "I bet this contraption looks nothing like the 007 version I have constructed in my head. Thunderstruck is not as strong as his last effort, but still a solid read. If you get caught wanting to set it down during the technical stuff, don't scrap it, just skip forward to the last several chapters when his two parallel stories bend and intersect. Strong finish.

    Life of Pi: Engaging. Need to read because everyone else has. A few huge derailing side stories that still anger me (the live island?). the best of Martell is a set of Short Stories called, "Facts Behind Helsinki..." There is a musical story (something? violin) within the group that is one of the most beautiful short stories I've ever read. Compared to Pi, night and day.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Gabriella M

    Gabriella M says

    I also really enjoy reading the reviews and think the layout works great. I'll try it out for a bit a see how it goes.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • jloucks

    jloucks says

    Good morning, PJoy. Just wondering why you did not particularly like "Thirteen Moons".
    I have not read it, but I did read some reviews, which were mixed. I gather those that did not enjoy it thought it moved too slow -- especially the second half. Your opinion? I loved Cold Mountain!

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Gabriella M

    Gabriella M says

    Hi Joy,
    Yes it's me. I got a little time this morning for myself and saw your e-mail. Love the look of this site. I thought I'd try it out. How long have you been doing this?

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • jloucks

    jloucks says

    Glad to connect with you! Yes, we do have many books in common. Just what I look for when I make a new shelfari "friend". How did you find me? I'm forever curious......

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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