The Next Best Book Club discussion

So what's the next book on my list?

As of this moment, I just started reading North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. Next on my list are the following books:

The Book Thiefby Markus Zusak
Pride and Prejudiceby Jane Austen
Garden Spellsby Sara Addison Allen
The Graveyard Bookby Neil Gaiman (as part of TNBBC's September Group Reads)

Akittykat wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Just started Valley of the Dolls! Up next... maybe A Tale of Two Cities?? Not sure yet!"

I loved Tale of Two Cities. Charles Dickens at his best"
I got a really old copy from my mom the other day! I was thinking that I probably wouldn't like it but I turned to the first page and started reading and I had to force myself to put it down and finish the one I am reading now! I will be reading it soon for sure!

I'm reading The Fountainhead right now but think that I'll have to go back to the Sookie series when I'm done. By then I'll definitely be ready for some mindless entertainment!

Grain de Beaute wrote: "So what's the next book on my list?

As of this moment, I just started reading North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. Next on my list are the following books:

The Book Thiefby Ma..."

Just finished The Book Thief and absolutely loved it!

Am reading Life is Not All Ha Ha Hee Hee (Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee) which is one of the best titles I've ever read. So far liking it very much--about three Indian women living in London, the clash and crash of cultures and old friendships. Next up is Home Repair, (Home Repair) best cover I've seen on a book in a while and best premise-- woman's husband walks out in the middle of their garage sale.

I have NEVER read Little Women, except for that little-kid version where it leaves so much out. I'm so excited that we're reading it today!!!!

I have at least 40 books on my next to read shelf, I don't even know where to start. I think I will try White Teeth or Devil in the White City. Little Women is going to stay on my unfinished shelf, but I did like
Geraldine Brooks "March" about Mr March of Alcotts book.

Brooke wrote: "... The Shadow of the Wind. That book will be a hard book to beat!"

I spied Zafon's new book The Angel's Game on the shelves during my trip to England. I almost gave in to temptation but it was still in hardback so miles too heavy.

My next book is Water for Elephants but I'm also going to try Maus

As soon as I finish the Troubleshooters, 3 books to go, I am reading Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh. Found it at WalMart last night!

Next book for me will be A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore.

Cristy.... one of his best, in my opinion!!

Lori, I hope i'm not dissapointed by it, i only looked at it originally because of one of your posts. But i read the back cover and i think i will like it.

It's a goodie, I have high hopes for you :)

Looks like "Sarah's Key" for me and then "Skin" by Dekker.

Eyda wrote: "Looks like "Sarah's Key" for me and then "Skin" by Dekker."

OOOH! Yay! I loved Skin! One of my favorite books ever!

My next read will be Bloodline, the newest Tom Thorne novel by Mark Billingham.

I keep tell myself I will read 'this' and 'this' next but it always changes because by the time I'm done with a book, another has appeared that must be read prontly.

I think however The Mists of Avalon will be my next book since I'm planning to read it with a friend :)

I am currently reading The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova and 18 Best Stories By Edgar Allan Poe... I am thinking about starting Exit To Eden by Anne Rice next!

THE SHAWDOW OF THE WIND just came in from ebay, so it will be next. I have heard some great things on here from you guys!!

Ann from S.C. wrote: "THE SHAWDOW OF THE WIND just came in from ebay, so it will be next. I have heard some great things on here from you guys!!"

I loved Shadow of the Wind. And he has a new one out as well - The Angel's Game.

Lanelibrarylady wrote: "Heading to the Library..."The Host" & "New Moon" are in for me!!!Just in time...Looks like I will need something to do indoors with this umpteenth day of rain."

In the town where I was born, there was a Lane Public Library in Ohio, any connection?

Either New Moon or Girl with a Pearl Earring will be next for me.

I'm reading Heat Seeker but then will start a new series, I just can't decide which. Either Cherry Adair's T-FLAC or Marliss Melton's series. I don't know if hers has a name for the series.

I think The House at Riverton by Kate Morton will be next up for me.

We're camping and boating over Labor Day weekend. If I can get my husband, dog, parents, in-laws and sister-in-law to leave me along long enough I should be able to finish it in just a day or two.

Next up for me are Little Women and Water for Elephants. Plus finishing Innocent Traitor A Novel of Lady Jane Grey.

When I finish listening to unabridged audio of "Olive
Kitteridge", will probably listen to "The Graveyard"
or "The Time Traveler's Wife" here in the house; "The
Historian" in the car; and will throw "Pope Joan" in
my work bag when there's downtime. Sometime I have to
read/listen to "Loving Frank" before my Raleigh bookclub meets Fri, Sept 25.

Soon as I knock out the 2 books I'm reading right now, I'll be diving into The Fox by Arlene Radasky and EyeLeash A Blog Novel by Jess C Scott. Both books are written by GR authors, so I feel good knowing that I get to read the works of some of the local talent.

I chose Cold Mountain-Charles Frazier, and as soon as I get The Graveyard Book from library I will start on it.

The next books on my list will be The Titan's Curse followed by Lord of the Fliesand then An Echo in the Bone. Depending on how fast I read the first 2, I might have a couple more before Echo.

I think I am going to get The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo today, put The Hour I First Believed aside, and read The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo over the long hot Labor Day weekend!

Really want to read Dostoevsky's The Idiot, but that's after I get some of these Univrsity readings out of the way. Also finish reading The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?

Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

I really like The Importance of Being Earnest.

Katie wrote: "Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

I really like The Importance of Being Earnest."

Thanks, I'll definitely look into it. I hear that's his most famous piece of literature as well.

Once I finish A Canticle for Leibowitz, I will be reading Grunish and Askew by Carbuncle, and The Double by Dostoevsky....

I've been reading Twisted and Bridget Jones's Diary for the past 4 days. Hardly getting any time to read. I hope I will be able to finish both by this weekend.

Robert wrote: "Katie wrote: "Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

I really like The Importance of Being Earnest and loved it! Katie hit the nail on the head with that recommendation. I think you will like it!

Jennifer wrote: "Robert wrote: "Katie wrote: "Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

I really like [book:The Importance of..."

The Importance Of Being Ernest is a good one to start with.

Next on my reading list is ATLAS SHRUGGED by Ayn Rand. Has anyone read it? It is huge!! And the words are so tiny!!

Ann from S.C. wrote: "Next on my reading list is ATLAS SHRUGGED by Ayn Rand. Has anyone read it? It is huge!! And the words are so tiny!!"

I read it years ago and really enjoyed it. I read quite a few of Ayn's books after that. I hope you enjoy it, too, Ann.

Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

Oh, You must read The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is a great book.

Knarik wrote: "Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

Oh, You must read The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is a great book."

Dorian Gray is very good. Another one is
The Importance of Being Earnest. It's a good comedy.

Petra wrote: "Knarik wrote: "Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

Oh, You must read The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is..."

So it's either The Importance of Being Earnest or The Picture of Dorian Gray. Really interested, because I really have no clue about his style or even his philosophy.

I just started Girl Who Played With Fire by Steig Larsson. I enjoyed the first one, so I am looking forward to this.

I too, read multiple books at once so who knows what else I may pick up.

Ann from S.C. wrote: "Next on my reading list is ATLAS SHRUGGED by Ayn Rand. Has anyone read it? It is huge!! And the words are so tiny!!"


I dont know if you can count my experiences as having "read" it. I tryed three different times in my life to read this book, and cant seem to get past page 65.... I end up chucking it. It just doesnt grab me. I would be interested to know what you think.

I think I'll be reading Courage of Fear by Barbara Boyer after I finish The House at Riverton by Kate Morton.

It's a GR giveaway win for me so I need to review it. Plus, I'm using it for Cynthia's fall challenge so I'll get some points there. :)

Robert wrote: "Petra wrote: "Knarik wrote: "Robert wrote: "Also, I've never read anyting by Oscar Wilde and really wanted to read something great by him. Any suggestions?"

Oh, You must read The Picture of Dori..."

I loved The Imortance Of Being Ernest. Dorien Grey was a bit dark for me. I like his lighter works better.

Next on my list is either Dark Lover or the Stand in Groom.

Petra wrote: "Ann from S.C. wrote: "Next on my reading list is ATLAS SHRUGGED by Ayn Rand. Has anyone read it? It is huge!! And the words are so tiny!!"

I read it years ago and really enjoyed it. I read quite..."

Ann, if you want to get a feel of whether you like Ayn Rand's writing style or not, have a peek at Anthem. It's very different in theme than her other books but it is definitely her writing style and philosophy. It's a short story (just over 100 pages, I think) and it's set in a futuristic time (very unlike her other novels) but will give you a flavor for her work.
I find that people either like Ayn Rand's philosophy, which comes through in every book, or not. This will give you an idea of whether or not you want to tackle Atlas Shrugged or her other novels.