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Which LIST book did you just start?
Kristina wrote: "Samantha wrote: "1Q84 by Murakami and I am really addicted to it!"I loved this book!!"
Do you need to have read 1984 to understand this book? When it first came out, I heard rave reviews about it. Just curious.
No I have never read 1984 and still loved the book
Started today
high expectations!!!! =)
Joana Marta wrote: "Started today
high expectations!!!! =)"
I Will Follow..
high expectations!!!! =)"
I Will Follow..
Wuthering Heights. Just finished Jane Eyre. (I think I see a pattern developing.)
Got Fingersmith out of the library, and already read Part 1. Although quite a lengthy book, this is going to be a quick read, I think.
Starting Fingersmith today! Excited after all the rave reviews!!!
Lauren wrote: "Starting Fingersmith today! Excited after all the rave reviews!!!"Me too, just getting into it and really enjoying it so far!
I started Dracula by Bram Stoker last night. I don't expect to sleep much this week. The only other vampire book I've read was Salem's Lot by Stephen King when I was younger (obviously not a list book) and I definitely had some nightmares so I am hoping it won't be bad as an adult with this book.
I am halfway through Vanishing Point by David Markson and I am really enjoying it so far. The context is different from what I expected and and it is fun to read these facts about the literary world.
Joana Marta wrote: "Started today high expectations!!!! =)"
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!!
Carol wrote: "Wuthering Heights. Just finished Jane Eyre. (I think I see a pattern developing.)"just started this too
Karina wrote: "I started Dracula by Bram Stoker last night. I don't expect to sleep much this week. The only other vampire book I've read was Salem's Lot by Stephen King when I was younger (obviously not a list b..."When I read this book there were lots of flying monkey rats in Melbourne (where I live) which definitely didn't help the hightened nervousness situation! Dracula's a really good book, hope you enjoy it.
I've just started Wuthering Heights, I've been meaning to read this book for a long time as it's one of the "classics", I'm only a couple of chapters in, so I haven't really gotten into it but I have high hopes.
Laura wrote: "Joana Marta wrote: "Started today high expectations!!!! =)"
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!!"
I already finished it! It was so good!!! =D I liked it so much that now I'm reading The Moonstone =)
I'm taking a quick break to get through the Divine Comedy, but next up is War and Peace. It's been staring at me for a few months, so it's probably time to just bite the bullet.
I am attempting to read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. Not to say that I haven't been enjoying the story so far but the book is over 1,000 pages - I have a feeling this is going to take me awhile.
Maureen wrote: "I am attempting to read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. Not to say that I haven't been enjoying the story so far but the book is over 1,000 pages - I have a feeling thi..."Took me nearly a year. But so worth it.
Joana Marta wrote: "Laura wrote: "Joana Marta wrote: "Started today high expectations!!!! =)"
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!!"
I already finished it! It was so good!!! =D I liked it..."
Oh cool! I've bought the moonstone, but have a strict book reading rotation so it'll be a little while until I read it- what do you think of it so far? How does it compare to The Woman in White?
Maryann wrote: "Luís wrote: "The Angel's Game is a list-book?"
Nope, but it's a good book!"
A bit like the continuation of his last novel, The Shadow of the Wind
I'm not thoroughly enjoy of the book, at least for now ...A story a little repetitive
Nope, but it's a good book!"
A bit like the continuation of his last novel, The Shadow of the Wind
I'm not thoroughly enjoy of the book, at least for now ...A story a little repetitive
Luís wrote: "Maryann wrote: "Luís wrote: "The Angel's Game is a list-book?"Nope, but it's a good book!"
A bit like the continuation of his last novel, The Shadow of the Wind
I'm no..."
It's a series. The third in the series is The Prisoner of Heaven. He's writing the 4th presently, according to his website.
Maryann wrote: "Luís wrote: "Maryann wrote: "Luís wrote: "The Angel's Game is a list-book?"
Nope, but it's a good book!"
A bit like the continuation of his last novel, [book:The Shadow of the Wind..."
I know that,thx...
Nope, but it's a good book!"
A bit like the continuation of his last novel, [book:The Shadow of the Wind..."
I know that,thx...
The Shining, and I'm loving it so far!
The Last Juror-it's fast moving, funny, & a great vignette of 1970's small town Southern life so far :)
Along with Les Miz - I have also started 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, due to all positive comments. I have to say, I am really enjoying it so far.
Luís wrote: "The Angel's Game is a list-book?"Ignore my previous answer if you'd like, Luis, but the answer is still no.
Maureen wrote: "Along with Les Miz - I have also started 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, due to all positive comments. I have to say, I am really enjoying it so far."That's funny. I coincidentally was reading Les Misérables and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami at the same time this past spring. Both were excellent, I thought, although completely different experiences.
Linda wrote: "Maureen wrote: "Along with Les Miz - I have also started 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, due to all positive comments. I have to say, I am really enjoying it so far."That's..."
Haha! That is ironic!
Maryann wrote: "Luís wrote: "The Angel's Game is a list-book?"
Ignore my previous answer if you'd like, Luis, but the answer is still no."
Yes,I know.I'm referring about these books you've mentioned,belongs to a series.I know that,apologize for the misunderstood.
Ignore my previous answer if you'd like, Luis, but the answer is still no."
Yes,I know.I'm referring about these books you've mentioned,belongs to a series.I know that,apologize for the misunderstood.
Luís wrote: "Maryann wrote: "Luís wrote: "The Angel's Game is a list-book?"Ignore my previous answer if you'd like, Luis, but the answer is still no."
Yes,I know.I'm referring about these book..."
No offense taken. Nothing by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is on the US list.
Just started The Return of the Native. My first Thomas Hardy novel. I hear the beginning is slow but it picks up after the first 50 pages.
Animal's People by SinhaAnimal's People
I'm half way through. I will definitely have to finish this novel to know what I feel about it. So much to admire and detest!
I started The Handmaid's Tale last night. I have been looking forward to this one for awhile! Love Atwood!
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I loved this book!!