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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,047
    edited February 2012
    lol!!!  The same for me pushing through March!  Mcsushi liked it so I had to keep trying Tongue out
  • mcsushi
    mcsushi Member Posts: 71
    edited February 2012

    You are too funny, Laurie. Glad you battled your way through it!

  • Trickling
    Trickling Member Posts: 295
    edited February 2012

    Found an interesting link to various types of books.  The history of the library providing this link is its own link back in time.  Their current thrust to be a viable library is stimulating.  Here is the link to divisions of mystery books. Simply click on the other tabs for other stuff.

    http://www.wppl.org/resources/RecReading/Mysteries.html

    Thanks all you Florida folks for this winter twist!

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,354
    edited February 2012

    Trickling:  Great reference link.  Thanks for posting.

    I too liked the fair descriptions in the White City best.  I didn't find the book easy but it was interesting & I'm glad I read it.
  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693
    edited February 2012
    OK, OK.....I'll pick it back up.....Wink
  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,047
    edited February 2012

    LOL Ruth!!!

    I finished March- the last 100 pages were the best of the whole book.  So tonight I am starting Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.  I've read his other books and liked them, kind of spooky folk lore reading.  A nice follow up to slavery and the 1800's !! 

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012

    Ruth.... Don't finish it!!!! I will send you the cliff notes!!! Move on! I have a pile of books that I long to read! The reason why I love reading is because I never force myself to finish anything I am not enjoying!!!

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693
    edited February 2012

    I am skimming it (as opposed to skinning; as in the horrible murderer! Bluck!).

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012
    Ahhhh!!!!!  Wink
  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,354
    edited February 2012

    Ruth:  I agree with Voracious.  For too many years I forced myself to "finish what you start". Wasn't that how we were all raised?  Anyway, I've finally been able to put down several books when they really didn't work for me.  I read quickly - often 5 a week - but there are too many books & ideas out there to persevere when it doesn't click.

    Laurie:  I'm trying to remember how I read when my son was little.  I worked part time every day.  After supper & dishes & baths, & bedtime stories,  I spent time with my DH, who didn't read & wanted some attention too.  Then I'd hit the washing & ironing.  I'd often start reading after DH went to sleep.  But that was also my time to write letters - a dead art.  I have nothing but admiration for mother's raising kids.  Where did that energy go?

  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,047
    edited February 2012

    Minus two- :)  Where did my energy go?  lol!  I read at night after everyone is asleep and stay up waaaayyyy too late and wake up tired- then nap with the boys in the afternoon.  Like shampoo- lather rinse repeat!

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693
    edited February 2012
    I brought The Devil along with me to the laundermat today.  I was washing some big comforters that don't fit in my machine, so figured I'd be trapped with the book and nothing else to do. Skimmed through and finished it. EEEK.... very disturbing. I kept seeing Antony Hopkins/Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs. Creepy, creepy, creepy..... my next book is going to be something extremely light!
  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012

    Ruth... I am going to let you in on a secret of mine.... My favorite books start with the numbers 364 in the library.... I actually find reading them very relaxing! Go figure!

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693
    edited February 2012
    Surprised
  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012

    I know! The DH sleeps with one eye open when I'm reading one of them!

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693
    edited February 2012

    I don't blame him Wink!

  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,047
    edited February 2012

    Ruth-now you made me curious as to the rest of the book.....

  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,693
    edited February 2012

    bring it with you to the laundromat....but only during daylight hours!

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012

    http://www.leoncountylibrary.org/ref-adults/bibliographies/TRUE-CRIME-II.pdf

    The above link is a naughty list of true crime books...

    Just a bit of trivia...The Hannibal Lector character in Silence of the Lambs is based on the life of John E. Douglas who was one of the founders of the FBI's Criminal Profiler department.  His true crime books ARE amazing beginning with Manhunter......

  • ele8740
    ele8740 Member Posts: 4
    edited February 2012

    I just finished the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. It's a serious crime and thriller book and definitely very intense, but I could not put it down for weeks. Watching the movie is next on my list! 

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited February 2012

    Just finished Marriage Plot.  I know you guys were talking about it a while ago.  Not great, but I kind of liked it. xo  need a good one, suggestions?

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012

    Penelope Lively's new book How it All Began is supposed to be good. I have it... But haven't started it. Has anyone read it?

  • sweetcorn
    sweetcorn Member Posts: 96
    edited February 2012

    Just finished a "just for fun" book, Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes by Cathy Holton.  I may pick up the sequel sometime, but need something a bit meatier now.  I found it by looking through Amazon and the "those who purchased this book, also bought....." dept.

     Jane

  • Tamara
    Tamara Member Posts: 3
    edited February 2012

    For those who like the creepy, seriel killer thrillers - I recently discovered Jo Nesbo (Scandinivian author) and read "The Snowman" and "The Leopard" and he is my new favorite creepy author. 

    I don't post much on this thread but frequently take down notes on the recommended books.  I read about 2 books a week so am always looking for new authors and this thread has provided several good recommendations. 

  • ginadmc
    ginadmc Member Posts: 183
    edited February 2012

    I just finished The Paris Wife and I loved it! I was fascinated by that lifestyle and the ex-patriot society in Paris in the 20's. My husband's favorite author is Hemingway. He's currently reading Heminway's Boat, coincidentally. I might have to go back and read The Sun Also Rises and A Moveable Feast with renewed interest and understanding of that generation.



    Not sure what I'll start next...maybe Dreams of Joy but Lisa See. Gina

  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,047
    edited February 2012
    Midnight Palace was ok, it was no where near as good as his other books.  I am about half way into The Boy in the Suitcase and really liking it.  It was a little confusing at first trying to figure out where everyone fit in the story, but I've got it now ;)
  • Trickling
    Trickling Member Posts: 295
    edited February 2012

    Serial killers and similar creeeeepy books:  you can have my share.  Ironically, the other day I stumbled on the following link which includes summaries about and identification photos of infamous American serial killers.  Yeah, I admit to actually reading the whole list . . .

     http://www.dirjournal.com/info/americas-famous-serial-killers/

  • mcsushi
    mcsushi Member Posts: 71
    edited February 2012
    I finished reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and I loved it. It was so good! I'm about half way through The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeyemi and I'm not sure I like it. I'm certainly impressed with the fact that she completed it before turning 19, but the story itself just isn't doing it for me. It's kind of weird and the character development is sort of flat. There's just enough mystery and tension to make me finish it. I'm thinking of reading The Imperfectionists next. Anyone read this?
  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,047
    edited February 2012
    I haven't read the Imperfectionist?  I am really enjoying The Boy in the Suitcase though.  Thanks voracious!  I believe it was your recommendation?
  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited February 2012

    Nah! I recommended The Boy in the Moon!





    Speaking of true crime books... I just read TWO books about the Casey Anthony trial. Wasn't following the trial, so I thought I would read about it. Read Keith Ablow's take on the case and the book written by the prosecutor, Ashton. Underwhelmed by both books.



    Started reading Elisabeth, The Queen, by Sally Bedell Smith. She and Kitty Kelly are da best! :)

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