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I really liked rage - let us know what you think once you've read it :)

I finished Blood Sports last night. 3.5 stars

Michelle wrote: "I really liked rage - let us know what you think once you've read it :)"

It's truly amazing, don't you think, Michelle?

Just finished "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie". It was a good read.

Finished The Tales of Beedle the Bard last night, it was good.

Rosalie wrote: "Just finished "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie". It was a good read."

Hi, Rosalie!

Congratulations on finishing it! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book.:)

Finished Patient Zero last night. What a ride... that was a great read! Cannot wait to get book 4... :D

Um, a LONG chapter of Atlas Shrugged, does that count?:) Next up, the last section of The Talisman!

Just finished Boy's Life and it was amazing!! *says in singsong voice*

I have been reading some humdingers lately! (yeah, i said humdingers, and... )

I just finished The Talisman earlier today!! I'll be returning to Atlas Shrugged shortly.:)

Just finished Duel: Terror Stories; 3 stars for being a cheesy, twilight zone reject. sorry, but true. there were some gems in there, but not enough for me to say wow... :/

Dustin wrote: "Rosalie wrote: "Just finished "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie". It was a good read."

Hi, Rosalie!

Congratulations on finishing it! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book.:)"


I really like character-driven bks & because of my next bk have been doing a lot of research on African-American topics so was especially interested in the black migration north. I do wish she had spent more time on each character & perhaps had fewer "tribes". I thought the writing really captured the essence of each character, though.

I actually prefer character-driven stories! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rosalie.:) Thank you for your input, it is much appreciated!

I just finished The Gunslinger. My first book of 2013 and a marvelous re-read!

I just finished The Gunslinger. My first book of 2013 and a marvelous re-read!

Lee wrote: "I just finished The Gunslinger. My first book of 2013 and a marvelous re-read!"

Holy crapola, Lee! It's still the 1st and you've already finished a book!? You are off to an excellent start!! Way to go, my friend!:)

I finished Midwives last night, and I have no idea what to pick up for my first 2013 read. Midwives was a really good read. It's a 4-4.5 star book for me.

If you love James Patterson, I would recommend reading these two books in 2013: & .

Congrats, Lee!! That is amazing; does your brain hurt??

Finished up Different Seasons the other night. I liked "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" and "The Breathing Method" the best. Does anyone else find it humorous that King invented a prison that has the word "shank" in its name?

I just finished reading The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again for the first time. So glad I have finally checked that off my 'to read' list and it also means I am 1 book down for my 2013 reading challenge! I'm now moving on to Needful Things. I'm hoping to finish this and The Great Gatsby by the end of January. Not sure how I'll go as it's going to be a busy month!

Dustin wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I really liked rage - let us know what you think once you've read it :)"

It's truly amazing, don't you think, Michelle?"

Loved it Dustin! I thought it was very cleverly written. Couldn't put it down - I read it in one sitting :)

Dustin wrote: "I just finished The Talisman earlier today!! I'll be returning to Atlas Shrugged shortly.:)"

Hope you enjoyed it as much this time around Dustin :)

Alondra wrote: "Congrats, Lee!! That is amazing; does your brain hurt??"

LOL No! I am a fast reader, and it helps to have a day off work with no interruptions. When I get into a book, I tend to tune the rest of the world out. Yesterday was a good day for reading.

@Dustin - Thanks! I am getting off to a good start this year, read a book and a half yesterday. Hoping to finish I-35 tonight after work.

Michelle wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I really liked rage - let us know what you think once you've read it :)"

It's truly amazing, don't you think, Michelle?"

Loved it Dustin! I thought it was very cle..."

Really, in one sitting!?! That is amazing, Michelle!

Michelle wrote: "Dustin wrote: "I just finished The Talisman earlier today!! I'll be returning to Atlas Shrugged shortly.:)"

Hope you enjoyed it as much this time around Dustin :)"

Oh, I didn't just like it as much this time around. This 3rd reading proved to be best yet.:) Thank you!

Lee wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Congrats, Lee!! That is amazing; does your brain hurt??"

LOL No! I am a fast reader, and it helps to have a day off work with no interruptions. When I get into a book, I tend to tu..."

Wow, you are so very welcome, Lee!

Dustin wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Dustin wrote: "I just finished The Talisman earlier today!! I'll be returning to Atlas Shrugged shortly.:)"

Hope you enjoyed it as much this time around Dustin :)"

Oh, I didn't j..."

That's awesome! I can't wait until I have time to read it again. I'm definitely going to do some re-reads in 2014 but I promised myself I would only read things I haven't read before in 2013 :)

Thank you, Michelle.:) I can't wait until you read it again, too. I'll be doing a few re-reads this year, but I really want to get through some of those that I HAVEN'T read yet!

Just finished The Gunslinger last night, now I started The Drawing of the Three.

Janie wrote: "Just finished The Gunslinger last night, now I started The Drawing of the Three."

The Drawing of The Three has always been a favorite from the series! Enjoy.:)

Finished reading The Mysterious Affair At Styles and gave it 3.5 stars. I am really starting to like Agatha Christie :D

Alondra wrote: "Finished reading The Mysterious Affair At Styles and gave it 3.5 stars. I am really starting to like Agatha Christie :D"

Good, I'm glad you enjoy her work, book-sister.

Dustin wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Finished reading The Mysterious Affair At Styles and gave it 3.5 stars. I am really starting to like Agatha Christie :D"

Good, I'm glad you enjoy her work, book-sister."

:D

Alondra wrote: "Just finished Boy's Life and it was amazing!! *says in singsong voice*

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All right. There has been comparisons to "Stand by Me."

Dustin wrote: "The Drawing of The Three has always been a favorite from the series! Enjoy.:)"

Thanks Dustin, I am quite enjoying it so far!

You're welcome! I am glad to hear that!

Chuck wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Just finished Boy's Life and it was amazing!! *says in singsong voice*

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All right. There has been comparisons to "Stand by Me.""

Chuck, it is like an extended version of Stephen Kings short story. It was so amazing and yes, hints of stand by me; but only as far as the adventures of boys go. I think it is just so relatable (just like Kings children in his stories) that it makes sense to draw comparisons. It was awesome and takes nothing away from King. They are both fantastic :D

Just finished Dust and Decay and loved it!! Still sniffling... :/

4.5 stars

Just finished Shock Wave...3.5 stars

Alondra wrote: "Just finished Shock Wave...3.5 stars"

Nice review, Alondra!

I just finished Burn by Ted Dekker & Erin Healy. I sort of knew what the twist was ahead of time but that didn't dampen my enjoyment of the story.

I just finished "Sweet Tooth" I enjoyed it - good character development & a little insight into the back side of esdpionage, a subject that fascinates me. (I always wanted to be a spy).

Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer, which I highly recommend. Can you imagine everyone in the world falling asleep for two minutes and having a dream or vision of themselves 20 years into the future?

Lawrence wrote: "Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer, which I highly recommend. Can you imagine everyone in the world falling asleep for two minutes and having a dream or vision of themselves 20 years into the future?"

Hi, Lawrence!

I'm glad to see you reading this. I've actually had it on my "to-read" list for awhile, and have yet to come across a negative review. The premise is fascinating, IMO! Did you know that there was a television series based on Sawyer's novel?

Dustin wrote: "Lawrence wrote: "Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer, which I highly recommend. Can you imagine everyone in the world falling asleep for two minutes and having a dream or vision of themselves 20 year..."

I watched it and loved it. I hate that they took it off the air. It was really good... :O

Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Lawrence wrote: "Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer, which I highly recommend. Can you imagine everyone in the world falling asleep for two minutes and having a dream or vision of the..."


Yeah, it was very well done, IMO! Have you read the novel?

Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Lawrence wrote: "Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer, which I highly recommend. Can you imagine everyone in the world falling asleep for two minutes and having a dream or vision of the..."


Yeah, it was very well done, IMO! Have you read the novel?

Dustin wrote: "Yeah, it was very well done, IMO! Have you read the novel? .."

No, and now think I should. I will add it to my tbr!!
..*watches TBR explode**

Just finished The Bone Collector and wondering what to read next... mmmm

I just finished The Affair by Lee Child.