Oprah's Book Club (Official) discussion

Laura wrote: "Who wrote _The Space Between Us_ (the one you mentioned)? I wanted to have a look at it and I see multiple books with that title on goodreads."

Laura, this book is one of my favorites for 2014 (so far) - I've recommended it to several friends and they all loved it too.

Beth wrote: "Laura wrote: "Who wrote _The Space Between Us_ (the one you mentioned)? I wanted to have a look at it and I see multiple books with that title on goodreads."

Laura, this book is one of my favorit..."

Beth, I'd also like to know who is the author of your recommended book))

The author is Thrity Umrigar - I can't look up the spelling right now. I know Thrity is correct and Umrigar is at least close! It's a wonderful book! A big favorite! She's a fantastic writer!

Lela wrote: "The author is Thrity Umrigar - I can't look up the spelling right now. I know Thrity is correct and Umrigar is at least close! It's a wonderful book! A big favorite! She's a fantastic writer!"

thank you very much, Lela!

Tatjana wrote: Beth, I'd also like to know who is the author of your recommended book))

The one I just finished? The author is JoJo Moyes who wrote several books that I have read and i liked all but one.

Beth wrote: "Tatjana wrote: Beth, I'd also like to know who is the author of your recommended book))

The one I just finished? The author is JoJo Moyes who wrote several books that I have read and i liked all..."

thank you, Beth!

Thanks, Beth! I've got Umrigar's _The Space Between_ on my (very long) want-to-read list now.

The Lost Symbol

I'm finally reading Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance. I believe it was an Oprah Book Club selection back in 2001.

Ken wrote: "I'm finally reading Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance. I believe it was an Oprah Book Club selection back in 2001."

We read this for my book club. A Fine Balance is a wonderful novel. I just loved it. Rohinton Mistry is a terrific writer. Enjoy!!!

I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and what a disappointment! 2 stars.

It took me about 150 pages to get interested in it a little bit. I forced myself to read because I can use it in many different challenges.

I was hoping to read about Museum of the Extraordinary things, but I was reading some weird kind of mystery. Tho events took place in the museum like 50-55% of the time, it wasn't about the things, few times they even mentioned the things I didn't get my satisfaction about them. It was really weird read and I would have returned it to the library next day if I couldn't use it - at least I'm getting some kind of use wasting my time on it.

I have read reviews about comparing this to The Night Circus - I have no idea how people even can put these two together. NC is 100 times better.
But this is only my opinion

Now I'm starting Memoirs of a Geisha. Hope I like this one :)

Liis wrote: "I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and what a disappointment! 2 stars.

It took me about 150 pages to get interested in it a little bit. I forced myself to read because I..."

Liis, my assessment of The Museum of Extraordinary Things was horribly disappointing.

Likewise, I don't think you can even compare The Night Circus; it is just sooo much better.

Bette, I feel so much better that I'm not only one who was disappointed in it :)

Hi, Liis,

I haven't read _The Museum of Extraordinary Things_, but I loved _Memoirs of a Geisha_, as did everyone else I know who read it. So I hope you will enjoy this one!

Happy reading,
Laura

When Washington Was in Vogue: A Love Story I stumbled upon this title a couple of weeks ago. It has turned out to be a lovely discovery. labeled as a lost novel of the Harlem Renaissance, it was written by the first professionally trained black librarian in America.

currently reading Sarah's Key - wow, what a fabulous book!

Liis wrote: "I finished The Museum of Extraordinary Things and what a disappointment! 2 stars.

It took me about 150 pages to get interested in it a little bit. I forced myself to read because I..."

I loved Memoirs of a Geisha - hope you do as well!

I finished The Constant Princess (Tudors #1) by Philippa Gregory

My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have read 2 chapters from Memoirs of a Geisha and so far loving it!

Haven't had time to read tho - got manicure and pedicure with my mother-in-law and soon going to movies with hubby :)

Memoirs of a Geisha - totally good book! Loved it. Just finished a brain candy book. I'm a bit of an Holmesian so read Journey -3rd in a series with Holmes and (gasp) a woman! Not sure what's next. Still working on several others! Maybe I should finish a few of them!

Hi, Lela,
I like Sherlock Holmes mysteries, too. (I'm assuming that's the Holmes you meant; correct me if I'm wrong.) Who writes that series?

Oh, yes, most definitely Sherlock! The series is written by Annelie Wendeberg. There are 3 of them so far.

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I have just read The Rise & Fall of Great Powers. 5 stars - loved it. Wonderful character in Tooly Zylberberg .

Also just read in the last 24 hours because I could not put it down, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry also 5 stars. You have got to read this book!

Thanks for the tips, Angela! I've now put these on my "to-read" list. I work at a library where I recently cataloged _The Storied Life..._ I'm excited to know it could be a real gem!

Thanks, Lela! I'll look for the Wendeberg books.

I just started Wonder - so far it seems quirky and sweet!

Got a "deal" on The Good Luck of Right Now & started checking it out. Couldn't stop so that's what I'm reading!

www.glbtrt.ala.org/reviews/archives/1251

"Anyone, LGBT or not, who is looking for a great love story will enjoy this novel." ...

Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted to love this one more than I actually did.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Britany wrote: "Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted to love this one..."

I also rated it 3 stars and wanted to like it and really didn't - too much name-dropping and boring Hollywood types whose personal lives don't interest me in the least.

Beth, I totally agree with you... just too much nonsense got in the way of this one being truly great!

Just starting Lucky Us.

Just finished All the Light We Cannot See
Here's my review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Bette - thanks. I fixed it in my post. That's what happens when I'm in a hurry!

Finished 4 Stars!!

1930s East Texas, high racial tensions and a serial killer on the loose... Quick, fast paced mystery, I would recommend!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished reading - such an unputdownable book!

Started We Are Not Ourselves

Laura wrote: "Thanks for the tips, Angela! I've now put these on my "to-read" list. I work at a library where I recently cataloged _The Storied Life..._ I'm excited to know it could be a real gem!"

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, Laura. You will love it !

How to get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, by Moshin Hamid

Finished Memoirs of a Geisha last night (loved it) and trying to start And the Mountains Echoed today :)

Lils, did you like his other 2? The 1st is still my favorite and this one was running neck & neck until the last part. I'm interested in what you think about it.

This is my first book from him. I'll let you know once I'm done :)

Britany wrote: "Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted to love this one..."

Hey Britany
I read this last year while lounging poolside in The Mayan Riviera and I must have been in the mood for it because I liked it. I knew while reading it that it had flaws just as you & others pointed out, but I just love books set in Italy, Greece, etc...I envision the beautiful beaches, sand, sun, people, food, wine, etc...and I am off to another place & time.
Could have been better but it hit my mood at the time:)

I finished The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Shoemaker's Wife

Barbara wrote: "Britany wrote: "Finished 3 stars!

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, 1960's Hollywood movie making, a ruined actress, and a crack of Italian coast... I wanted ..."



I agree Barbara, that sometimes reading books at certin times hit us differently. I didn't think it was a terrible book, just wanted to love it as much as you do :)

Playmates

Finished 4 Well deserved Stars!!

1960's North Carolina- Social worker Jane meets 15 year old Ivy Hart and her family who live in a shack on a big Tobacco farm. Eugenic program ran rampant- where the government sterilized young women and men to curb reproduction by those that were thought of as "feeble-minded"

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...