MJ’s Comments (group member since May 23, 2008)

MJ’s comments from the The Complete Idiots Guide to the Ultimate Reading List group.

Livy wrote: "I just finished The Historian and it took me forever! "

It took me forever to read also

Richard Mayhew is a young man with a nice flat, good job and a fiancée. Then one night he finds a woman bleeding on the sidewalk and helps her out. Now Richard is one of the forgotten and finds himself in London’s Underground city. Determined to find his way back to his old life Richard is on a journey to help Door find who killed her family and get revenge.


Someone described this book as Alice in Wonderland meets Stephan King. I cant thing of a better description. I am not a fan of fantasy books but this one really sucked me in to the plot quickly and I ended up staying up late to finish it. To anyone who is a fan of fantasy I highly recommend.

Trisha wrote: "I've only been a member for a short time but I just love how organized this group is! I just ordered my "Complete Idiot's" guide on-line (for a VERY small fee! I was surprised!) and I can't wait to..."

Trisha, thank you. & little OCD goes a long way when it comes to organizing. ;-) Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

I havent seen it yet but its been so long ago that I read the book I probabley wont notice that the ending is changed. lol.

I have a secret passion for reading stories about woman in China. Their lives so often keep secret from the west are always compelling and heart wrenching. The story of lily and Snow Flower is no different.

Two young girls whose futures are tied together through the quick thinking and cunning of 1 match maker. Although their lives are very different the 2 girls forge a bond that will last a life time through the secret writings of nu shu. But will there friendship be able to with stand the fortunes and misfortunes that befall Chinese women.

This is a must read for all women.

Dara wrote: "I liked this book more than I thought I would. I thought Skip did a good job with the baby.
I was not crazy about the ending."

Im not a fan of the ending either

Pam wrote: "MJ wrote: "There were 2 different...

There were? I didn't know that. I will have to find the other one and watch it. I saw the one with Scarlett Johanson and Natalie Porter. Was the other on..."

It was better but still didnt do the book justice.

I just finished Bite Marks by Jennifer Rardin. This is the 6th book in the Jaz Parks series. Whats not to love about Jaz Parks? She kicks demon ass, hangs out with a hot vampire and has cooler weapons then James Bond.

Pam wrote: "I really liked this book. Wasn't too sure about it b/c I am not a huge historical ficiton fan, but I thought it was very enjoyable. I plan on reading the rest of the series when I get a chance. ..."


There were 2 different versions of the movie. One was not so bad.

Laurence wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Laurence and I live in NY city. Just joined goodreads and this group and am very excited. I love to read absolutely anything! I love books!!! and can spend hours on lin..."

Welcome to the Idiots Ultimate Reading List Laurence

hi Polly!

Aquariusnat wrote: "WOW ! I've never seen this book guide ! Now I'm going to be searching for it ! So glad I joined this group !"

Aquariusnat, I have listed all the books in the book. In case you cant find the book.

Ridan wrote: "Sounds like a good book. I just ordered it and am interested in seeing what is there. I'm an intern for a small publisher so I get to explore books for my job!

Susan
Ridan Publishing
"

Lucky......that sounds like a dream job

I am feeling much better.....thank goodness for internet shopping amd free S&H. Or I dont know what I would have done.

Sorry I have been sick, Thanks for the reminder

I am always looking at way to make this group better. If you have any suggestions feel free to post them here.

Struggling to make ends meet and desperate for a little adventure Chloe Underwood steps outside her comfort zone and accepts a job translating at a business meeting in the French countryside. Almost immediately Chloe realizes that the men and women at this meeting are not caters but something more sinister. Before she can make her escape her life is in danger and only one man, Bastien Toussaint, may be able to save her. But is she escaping the fire to jump into the frying pan? And how far will Bastien go to protect his own secrets.

This book starts off with intrigue and just when it looks like it’s over Anne Stuart throws in another twist. I liked Chloe as a character she was realistic and not some uber-strong operative or a weak whinny woman. Bastien was less appealing to me as a male lead but he was sexy and strong so that can make up for a lot of less appealing traits.

Amy Sedaris takes a half serious half humorous look at the lost art of hospitality. While portions of the book were laugh out loud hilarious others were just bizarre and absurd. The one thing I can take a way from this book is add more alcohol to everything. I may try listening to the book like Pam did or just to drink up before handed.

lol.

I did but I cant remember which ones.