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Post by paigepea on Jul 6, 2014 18:14:27 GMT
Does anyone know if Batya joined us? I just look so forward to this thread every week that I have to start it just in case.
I know Batya reads a few books per week, and here I am not yet finished the book I wrote about last week. Does almost finished count? Life has gotten busy with the kids off of school.
I'm almost finished The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes and so far it's really, really good. I've loved all I've read by her so far.
Don't know what I'll read next. I have so many options on my kindle, and yesterday my sister in law suggested the Divergent series - is that really worth it? I did enjoy the Hunger Games.
What is everyone else reading?
Paige.
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Post by TrishC on Jul 6, 2014 18:38:40 GMT
I just finished "The Hypnotist's Love Story" by Liane Moriarty. Enjoyed it so much that I've started on "What Alice Forgot" by the same author.
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 6, 2014 18:47:24 GMT
Oh I love Jojo Moyes books. I have that one and 6 more ready to read on my kindle. Another fabulous author is Liane Moriaty. What Alice Forgot and The Husband's Secret are more of my favorites. Highly recommend both books. Right now I'm reading All the Light We Cannot See, it's a WWII story, it reminds me of The Book Thief. It has over 600 5 star ratings on Amazon. It's not your typical WWII story, it's told by a German boy and a blind French girl. It starts out when they are 8 and war hasn't begun. I've only just started, the writing is beautiful. You see from a child's eyes what the war must have been like from the very onset. Fascinating read, can't put it down. link |
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 6, 2014 18:49:21 GMT
I just finished "The Hypnotist's Love Story" by Liane Moriarty. Enjoyed it so much that I've started on "What Alice Forgot" by the same author. Ha we just posted the same! You MUST read The Husband's Secret! It's even better than The Hypnotist Story! |
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jul 6, 2014 18:53:50 GMT
I read Rob Lowe's new book Love Life but did not enjoy it as much as his first. I think his writing was much more self-conscious this time and he seemed to veer into cliche territory frequently. His inner narcissist was definitely out and about.
I also read the book about Dewey, the library cat, as I found it at a Goodwill and thought it seemed like an entertaining read. I have to admit, I enjoyed the parts about the cat more than I enjoyed the parts about the author and the town history lessons. Maybe I am just not a very deep person!
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jul 6, 2014 18:55:22 GMT
I have just started readong The Three Musketeers after going to the exhibit of same at Musee D'Orsay last month. I feel like I know the story so well that it will be like visiting an old friend.
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Post by kckckc on Jul 6, 2014 18:59:49 GMT
It's been a very busy week - I only finished one book. Trouble in Mind by Jeffery Deaver. This one is a collection of short stories. I thought a couple were excellent, several were good and a couple were real clunkers. If you're a fan of Deaver's mysteries, I would recommend this, otherwise I would give it a pass.
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Jul 6, 2014 19:02:29 GMT
Good reading week for me:
The Last Word (Lutz) This is part of the Spellman mystery series. A quick read and, like her other books, very funny.
The Lost Girls of Rome (Carrisi) A thriller and not a genre I usually read. It has a complicated plot and keeps you guessing.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (Zevin) A title discussed on this thread before. I'm with the group that thinks it's just an "ok" book, not great.
All the Light We Cannot See (Doerr) I LOVED this book! It's one you want to re-read the moment you finish it. So well written and highly recommended for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Even HF isn't your favorite genre, you'd enjoy this beautiful story.
I'm off to the library in the morning for a new stack of books!
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Post by akathy on Jul 6, 2014 19:07:44 GMT
I just started Elin Hilderbrand's new book Matchmaker. I thought it'd be a good 4th of July weekend read and it hasn't disappointed me. Typical Hilderbrand it's set in Nantucket  |
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Post by sues on Jul 6, 2014 19:13:08 GMT
I started "Commencement" by J. Courtney Sullivan, since I really like "The Engagements".
I hated it almost immediately. One of the characters is so off putting, I have a hard time reading anything to do with her. Other characters seem silly and two dimensional. I gave up and returned it.
I'm going to try "Instant Mom" by Nia Vardalos next and hope it's entertaining.
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Post by RobbyKay on Jul 6, 2014 19:20:00 GMT
Hi Refugee Peas Who Read!
I read Love and Treasure by Ayelet Wardman. It's about a piece of jewelry discovered just after WWII, and the story of the people who owned it. It was ggo.
Right now I'm reading Brainiacs by Ken Jennings, about people who love trivia. Good so far, but definitely nerdy.
I'm also reading Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews - it's a YA title, and it's cute and funny and quick to read.
Happy Reading!
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Post by dynalady on Jul 6, 2014 19:25:30 GMT
My Name is Resolute by Nancy E. Turner. I loved her other books, this one not as much. Liked it, didn't love it, and its really long.
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Post by paigepea on Jul 6, 2014 19:27:27 GMT
I just finished "The Hypnotist's Love Story" by Liane Moriarty. Enjoyed it so much that I've started on "What Alice Forgot" by the same author. I read The Hypnotist's love story a little while ago. I enjoyed it, but I thought that What Alice Forgot was better. I also loved The Husband's Secret. She's a good author her books are light and easy, but not too light. You still feel like you're getting a good story. |
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Post by marie on Jul 6, 2014 19:31:57 GMT
I am reading The Dressmaker for bookclub. It's a fiction story of a woman who survives the Titanic. There are questions about how she survived and events that happened that night that stay with her the rest of her life. I just started it so I'm not sure if it's based on true events or all fiction. Has anyone read it?
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Post by Yoki on Jul 6, 2014 19:33:34 GMT
I just finished "The Hypnotist's Love Story" by Liane Moriarty. Enjoyed it so much that I've started on "What Alice Forgot" by the same author. I read The Hypnotist's love story a little while ago. I enjoyed it, but I thought that What Alice Forgot was better. I also loved The Husband's Secret. She's a good author her books are light and easy, but not too light. You still feel like you're getting a good story. I have read all of these & really enjoyed them. She has a new one out called "Big Little Lies" that I'm really looking forward to reading when it comes in on my hold list at the library. |
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 6, 2014 19:50:24 GMT
Good reading week for me: All the Light We Cannot See (Doerr) I LOVED this book! It's one you want to re-read the moment you finish it. So well written and highly recommended for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Even HF isn't your favorite genre, you'd enjoy this beautiful story. I'm off to the library in the morning for a new stack of books! Oh I'm so glad to see this. I'm reading it now, just barely started and I'm loving it so much! |
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Post by irisheyes on Jul 6, 2014 19:55:44 GMT
I'll have to add All the Light We Cannot See to my to read list. It sounds wonderful.
I finished The Higher Power of Lucky, but I didn't like it at all. I found the main character unlikeable and the story flat.
I started Beth Hoffman's Looking for Me. She also wrote Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, which I loved. I am enjoying this new book so far.
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Post by leannec on Jul 6, 2014 19:58:56 GMT
I just finished "The Hypnotist's Love Story" by Liane Moriarty. Enjoyed it so much that I've started on "What Alice Forgot" by the same author. I read The Hypnotist's love story a little while ago. I enjoyed it, but I thought that What Alice Forgot was better. I also loved The Husband's Secret. She's a good author her books are light and easy, but not too light. You still feel like you're getting a good story. ITA ... What Alice Forgot was definitely my fav  Leanne |
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Post by leannec on Jul 6, 2014 20:03:30 GMT
I am reading The Dressmaker for bookclub. It's a fiction story of a woman who survives the Titanic. There are questions about how she survived and events that happened that night that stay with her the rest of her life. I just started it so I'm not sure if it's based on true events or all fiction. Has anyone read it? We actually read this one for my Book Club a few months ago ... it is based on the Titanic and some real people but the author has taken those and created a fictional story with her own characters ... we enjoyed it for what it was - an easy read with some interesting characters Leanne |
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Jul 6, 2014 20:05:07 GMT
I finished: These is my words : the diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901 : Arizona territories : a novel by Turner, Nancy E. Loved it!
I read: All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner. Loved it, quick read.
I am in the middle of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I can't believe I waited this long to read it....really enjoying it.
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Post by tania7424 on Jul 6, 2014 20:07:22 GMT
I read 5 books over the past week!! Yay for camping! And I got caught up on quite a few bestsellers. First was Gone Girl. Could not put it down. Finished in less than 24 hours the first day and we didn't even get all set up until 9 at night!  Second was Book #1 in Lutheran Ladies' Circle, Pulling Strings. Light and I could place some of the women in the church with our own church members.  Third was The Husband's Secret. Loved that it was set in Australia. I'm so used to the setting being the UK when reading non-American fiction. I kind of called the husband's secret earlier on, but it was still good. Fourth was I Heart My Little A-Holes by Karen Alpert. Quick, easy, entertaining read. Same woman who writes the Baby Sideburns blog. Fifth was The Fault In Our Stars. I was devastated. |
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Post by irisheyes on Jul 6, 2014 20:10:13 GMT
Blind Squirrel,
I loved These is My Words.
I have Water for Elephants in my to read pile as well.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Jul 6, 2014 20:14:56 GMT
Blind Squirrel, I loved These is My Words. I have Water for Elephants in my to read pile as well. I immediately loved Water for Elephants. Can't wait to continue reading it.  |
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Post by Yoki on Jul 6, 2014 20:16:12 GMT
I recently finished The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman. It's described as historical fiction and there were some interesting parts about the life of an immigrant in NYC in 1913. The heroine is supposed to be a true rags to riches story, but some of the plot was just a little too contrived for my tastes. Then I finished Shotgun Lovesongs by Nikolas Butler which was a quick & enjoyable read. It covered male friendships which isn't a perspective I usually read about. Next up was Lesson Plans by Suzanne Greenberg. It's described as a novel about three homeschooling families in CA and as a former homeschooler I was interested in reading it. I liked the homeschooling parts, but felt like there was way too much marriage drama. Now I'm alternating between A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens by Joani Geltman and The Organized Student by Donna Goldberg. My son starts middle school next month and I'm trying to prepare for all the changes coming our way! |
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Post by janeliz on Jul 6, 2014 20:23:59 GMT
I'm reading Greg Iles' Natchez Burning. It's excellent---one of those books that you look forward to sitting down with every day. It's centered around some Civil Rights Era murders, and goes back and forth between present day and 1960's Mississippi and Louisiana. The main character is a mayor and author who is the center of a series by Iles, but this is his first book for me.
I highly recommend. It can be very gritty in parts, but that's to be expected since it's based on such a horrific time in U.S. history.
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Post by Yoki on Jul 6, 2014 20:25:45 GMT
All the Light We Cannot See (Doerr) I LOVED this book! It's one you want to re-read the moment you finish it. So well written and highly recommended for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Even HF isn't your favorite genre, you'd enjoy this beautiful story. I'm going to add this to my library list - historical fiction is one of my favorite genres! |
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Post by 1lear on Jul 6, 2014 20:31:44 GMT
OK, I have a confession to make. I tend to start reading several books at a time, changing which I read depending on my mood. I've posted on other threads about some of the books I'm currently reading. We leave for vacation soon and I like to take books with me that I've already started and know I want to continue reading.
Currently, I'm reading the following books-I plan to finish all within the next 2.5 weeks so I'm looking forward to seeing what other peas are reading:
The Romanov Sisters
Shantaram
Natchez Burning
The Master Spy
The Arabs
I really like the rating system some posters use and I will post my recommendations once I finally actually complete a book.
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Post by gottapeanow on Jul 6, 2014 21:27:59 GMT
I am reading The Dressmaker for bookclub. It's a fiction story of a woman who survives the Titanic. There are questions about how she survived and events that happened that night that stay with her the rest of her life. I just started it so I'm not sure if it's based on true events or all fiction. Has anyone read it? Marie, We read this for 2 peas reading club w/ @leanne a few months ago. I thought it was decent. It is fiction, but it is based on true events. There is an afterword that explains a lot at the end. I almost wished I would have read the afterward first! We have read soo many awesome books for the 2 peas book club!  I am looking forward to starting in September. We will be discussing Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen for anyone who wants to join us. Lisa |
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Post by mallie on Jul 6, 2014 21:46:44 GMT
I just finished Elizabeth Street by Laurie Fabiano. Excellent read.
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 6, 2014 21:55:06 GMT
I recently finished The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman. It's described as historical fiction and there were some interesting parts about the life of an immigrant in NYC in 1913. The heroine is supposed to be a true rags to riches story, but some of the plot was just a little too contrived for my tastes. i love historical novels like this, it was only 3.99 for my kindle so I got it. For that price even if it's not the best I've ever read, it was cheap. |
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I am looking forward to starting in September. We will be discussing Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen for anyone who wants to join us. 