Oprah's Book Club (Official) discussion

Angela wrote: "Beth - haha! I can't help it -the storyline is turning me off as I had the feeing it would . I'm going to keep with it for a while longer ."

(sigh)

you are breaking my heart, Angela. I loved this book so much. Just focus on the beautiful writing.

Beth , you know how much I love The Goldfinch so I do love the writing here just not the story and these characters .

Angela wrote: "Beth , you know how much I love The Goldfinch so I do love the writing here just not the story and these characters ."

Maybe the book resonated with me because I was also really stupid at that age (although not in the same way as this crowd). I guess you have to get in touch with your inner college student so that you can relate to what Richard was feeling.

Angela wrote: "Beth , you know how much I love The Goldfinch so I do love the writing here just not the story and these characters ."

This is very disheartening to hear.

Diana ,
If you haven't read it yet , don't let me discourage you . I'm in a real minority here .

Yikes! I'm in a minority too... I actually didn't like either book!! Verging on hated the Goldfinch :/

Britany ,
Glad I'm not alone on this one but The Goldfinch is one of my favorites .

Too many books; too little time!!!

I agree May . I'm getting too old to spend time reading a book I don't enjoy !

Britany wrote: "Finished - 4 Stars!!

This was my second time reading this book, and I fell in love all over again... JoJo Moyes is one of my new favorite author..."

I loved this too, Britany, a really engaging love story.

Spirituality 101 for Dropouts in the School of Life I have decided to offer the whole download of my E book in PDF format for a limited time in my author dashboard, to encourage reviews.
For Kindle users I also will have a 5 day free download from 10/6- 10/10 at this link http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IRH11TM Please take advantage of this offer, you will enjoy it.

I"m reading Lexicon by Max Barry. It was recommended by a good friend who said she missed a day of work because she had to keep reading it. :)

About to start reading Hide and Seek by James Patterson - it's been on my shelf for far too long! In fact, I think I'm going to have to make sure that I don't buy any more eBooks until I've finished all the physical one's on my bookshelf!

Haha. Michael. I have so many books on my bookshelf and yet I went to a thrift store the other day and came out with a stack of five more. Words are my favorite kind of drug. :)

Michael wrote: "About to start reading Hide and Seek by James Patterson - it's been on my shelf for far too long! In fact, I think I'm going to have to make sure that I don't buy any more eBooks until I've finishe..."

May wrote: "Angela,
I have tried twice to read Donna Tartt's THE SECRET HISTORY. Just cannot get into it. Decided last night to return the book unread..."

That'so too bad. It's one of my all time top 5 books.

Just finished Deborah Crombie's latest, "Dwell in Darkness." Loved it - one of my favorite series. Am reading several - "Killing Plato" being one of them....had it a long time...finally decided to read it as a vacation read. It's a thriller. Lots of macho talk and some action/love story in crisis/moral issues/funny & snarky lines/ set in Thailand but main character is from USA. Also, listened to "Snowman" by Jo Nesbo in car. Drove extra 5 hours in one day so could finish it. My first by Nesbo. Not my last, I hope. Audio version very well done.

Recently read Private by James Patterson
and
A Nomadic Witch and A Different Witch by Debora Geary

Just finished The Asylum by John Harwood

Anne wrote: "May wrote: "Angela,
I have tried twice to read Donna Tartt's THE SECRET HISTORY. Just cannot get into it. Decided last night to return the book unread..."

That'so too bad. It's one of my all ..."

Anne, I also loved The Secret History so much - just thought it was so moving and the language brilliant.

Just finished Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Loved it! My favorite book this year. I really like this author.

OOh I just finished that one Cathy and completely agree with you!

Finished by Margaret Atwood-- 3 Stars

Interesting concept, just didn't reach that level where I connected with these characters, and didn't particularly care for the vague ending...

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

Finished by Laura Lippman-- 2 Stars

A well known author travels back to her hometown to un-cover an unknown murder of an infant. Nothing really stood out in this one for me...

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

I am currently reading Help for the Haunted

I gave up on The Secret History - just not for me.

I've recently read Finding Rebecca. Three stars but definitely recommended. My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Also read and advance copy of The Rosie Effect. Working on my review.

Starting The Other Side of the Bridge today.

"Standing on Principal" on display at the Frankfurt International Book Fair October 8-12. http://www.book-fair.com/en/

Recently read : The Other Side of the Bridge. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Also The Rosie Effect. My review :https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Just finishedKiller Frost by Jennifer Estep

Finished: by Kate Brian today..I gave it a 4.5/5 Stars

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

Now Reading: by Katherine Applegate

Just finished , about to start reading .

Sara wrote: "Just finished , about to start reading ."

What did you think of Valley of Amazement? I own it but haven't read it yet.

Yesterday I read Bel-Ami by Guy de Maupassant 4.75★

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

I have just read Rose Under Fire, a definite 5 star book. My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Also read Far As the Eye Can See: A Novel - 3 stars but worth reading . My review :https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

How can you read so many books so quickly? I read fast but you're incredible! Plus, you always review - I just put it off and do a bunch at once. Your way is better! ☺️

My last comment meant for Angela.

Lela,
I usually read around 2 books week depending on the length unless I end up having more time . I'm retired but am busy pretty much every day helping my mother , taking her to appointments etc , helping our with grandkids , so most of my reading is in the evening and late at night .
If I had more time , I would definitely read more !

Lela ,
I almost always read one book at a time . The exception is going on now because of the group read of Ulysses and we are reading it one episode a week . If not for that , I can only focus on one at a time , especially if I am really liking it . I write my review right after I finish reading usually before I start another book .

Finished by Anthony Doerr-- 4 Strong Stars!!

WWII, Museum locksmith, Two souls connected, Jules Verne all come together to craft a brilliantly written novel that exudes magic.

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

Thanks. Angela. I usually read one at a time ,but, just lately, I've been doing several at once. It's confusing, though. I just had to have a break from one of them and I can only read the other during the day - it's scary & that's not my kind of book! I made a mistake and put my name down to win. They will give up on getting a review at the rate I'm going!

Just finished The Quest by Nelson DeMille and Defending Jacob by William Landay

Britany wrote: "Finished by Anthony Doerr-- 4 Strong Stars!!

WWII, Museum locksmith, Two souls connected, Jules Verne all come together to craft a b..."

Britany, I agree wholeheartedly! Loved this book!

Just finished reading , recommended for young women who like inspirational/spiritual books. Has a lot of wisdom and lessons. Any recommendations for inspirational books geared towards young women?

Beth wrote: "Sara wrote: "Just finished , about to start reading ."

What did you think of Valley of Amazement? I own it ..."
It's worth reading but I didn't like it as much as other Amy Tan's books. However; it had a great historical facts and it was an interesting read.

I am reading Nectar in a Sieve and Shadow of the Silk Road.

Just finished One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

I just finished J. It was three stars for me for this Booker prize nominated book. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show.... I liked didn't love it but feel it's an important book.

Finished "The Salinger Contract." Very good book. Solid 4 stars. Great read. Review eventually. Have started "Turn of Mind" by Alice LaPlante. It's so well-written but it's painful for me because it is about my greatest fear.

Just finished Killing Floor by Lee Child

Finished and loved Whistling Past the Graveyard. My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....


Will start today Suspended Sentences: Three Novellas. I want to see what this Nobel Prize winner's writing is like.

Just finished Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich