I am currently reading the SWEETEST book called Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by David Dosa, MD. I had heard about this kitty on the news!!
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I am currently reading the SWEETEST book called Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by David Dosa, MD. I had heard about this kitty on the news!!
I read that a few months ago - loved it!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sirrahbed
Just finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Started it on Saturday - finished on Sunday. Could not put it down.
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they'd weigh more than 50 million metric tons--as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb's effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions.
Now I'm reading one about the Berlin Airlift.
Currently reading, "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane. MOST EXCELLENT!!
His writing is so vivid that I feel like I'm watching it unfold in my mind as I'm reading. Takes place in one of my favorite time periods, around the turn of the century just after the end of WWI, in Boston.
I'm reading Out Stealing Horses by Norwegian author Per Petterson. It's about a retiree who relives the turmoil and grief and beauty of his youth during a night's walk.
I'm about halfway through now. A STUNNING book, beautifully written.
Michael J. Fox's new book... " A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future:Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned."
I just checked out "The Given Day" from the library a few days ago! I thought I had read all of his books - this one sounds a bit different but I also agree that his writing is very good!! I will get started on it in a few days:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Catherinedana
I'm currently recording my reading of The Black Stallion just because, and I'm also re-reading one of my favourite books from school, The Bean Trees. I really love it.
I'm also reading quite a lot of fanfiction, mostly Doctor Who. It never gets old because there are so many different versions of the Doctor and so many companions to play with. Now if I could only get myself to start writing again, I've got several unfinished stories just sitting around. :rolleyes:
Have you read "Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein? Excellent!!Quote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
I just finished this book and it was AMAZING! I fell in LOVE with Homer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bengalz
And before that I finished
this one that
http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Gracie-...5523334&sr=8-1
made me MAD and sad all at the same time.
I'm sorry - I missed this post the first time, yes I did read that one and really enjoyed it much more than Raven Stole the Moon. I kept thinking all thru Raven Stole the Moon, I'm going to quit reading this. But I was almost done with it so I decided to suck it up!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bengalz
Right now I'm reading RELENTLESS by Dean Koontz! very good!
I am currently reading the Rim of the Prairie. Its a classic and i am really enjoying it!
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews.
Not really sure why I'm reading it, but my mother and neighbors have been talking about it and apparently it's really disturbing but you can't stop reading it, so I thought I'd give it a try :p.
those books have been around for decades!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roxyluvsme13
"The Scent of Rain and Lightning" by Nancy Pickard. Who is not only a fine author, but a very nice person as well. :D
I just re-read all of the Thomas Harris (eek Hannibal Lecter!) books. Next I have a stack of books called Outlander (Diana Gabaldon) series that my daughter told me about. I love to have a series or bunch of books by the same author - keeps me occupied for a long time!
I am finally reading "One For The Money". The Stephanie Plum series. I just found out that they are making the movie right now. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
omg - Robin - I absolutley LOVE LOVE LOVE STEPHANIE PLUM!!
Debbie -
I just started reading some books by Elin Hilderbrand they are all based in Nantucket.
Have you read any of the Susan Conant Mysteries? She writes mostly dog mysteries with 2 malamutes. But She has also written a couple that are cat lover's mysteries Its called Scratch the Surface. She also has a Gourmet Mystery series - I haven't read any of those yet.
Love Iris Johansen as well.
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I had a maeve Binchy book Scarlet Feather which i got ages ago, i only just got around to reading it, ten pages in to the book i decided i wanted to buy every book she has written, i loved it, i was told that by some Pters on this thread, and they were so right, i have been busy online buying up her books secondhand, and i have about 7 or eight of them to read now, i am presently reading Nights of rain and stars, and again enjoying it,
I also read a book that i won online by Amanda Craig, i think it was called hearts and minds, or something along those lines, have given it away to a friend to read, but it was a really good book, would like to read more of her books.
I have the tenth circle by Jodi Piccoult waiting to read as well.
Another fan of Stephanie Plum. Just finished Sizzlin Sixteen.Quote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
Also read James Patterson's Private and Mark Levin's Rescuing Sprite while on vacation. I'm reading Sandra Brown's Exclusive now.
I just picked up Brown's Exclusive at the store today, Amy. You'll have to let me know if its any good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom
The Death and Life of Charlie St.Cloud
Truthfully one of the best books I've ever read! I couldn't put it down. I finished it in 3 days, which is amazing since I don't have time to do anything anymore.
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. My grandfather gave me the book to help me throughout life before he passed away two years ago... decided to start reading it the other day. VERY good book! Don't know why I didn't start earlier.
My mom is reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett for her book club. My sister-in-law is reading "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel for her book club. I just started "The Chicago Way" by Michael Harvey, who is from Chicago and is the co-creator of the TV show "Cold Case Files".
I have started reading "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. It's actually my first college assignment on which I have to write a creative response. I'm only a few pages in, so I can't really tell how much I like the book yet, but it seems like it's going to be good.
another maeve binchy book, heart and soul, just started it and it is good like all her books, just finished night of rain and stars, was pretty good.
Presently reading the third book in Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy - "Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" - this series is absolutely fantastic - he was an outstanding writer! We rented the first movie - "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and loved it - I can hardly wait to see the second movie - "The Girl Who Played with Fire".
My girlfriend has lent me another book called "Sleeping with Cats" by Marge Piercy - a must read. Third on my current list of to read is "The Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton. Fourth is "Wolf Hall" and fifth is a copy of "Night Train to Lisbon" by Pascal Mercier which I found in a clearance bin at Chapters! I have been wanting to read this book for some years.
The list never ends ... :D
I found "The Short Second Life Of Cree Tanner" marked dow for sale
yesterday. Might just go back and buy it today. (Twilight Saga) Anybody
read it yet? Opinions on it?
Very compelling! If you do make it thru this, be sure to followup with Petals in the Wind & If There Be Thorns.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roxyluvsme13
I read these years ago when they were first published. I think I need to go back and read them again...:)
Did you read The Help? I did, when it first came out - it is a wonderful book. A movie is going to be made - I hope they do it justice.Quote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
BTW, this was Kathryn Stockett's first book. And it is still near the top of the NY Times Best Seller List.
I saw that one the other day too, and was wondering about it. If you get it, let me know what you think.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
Robin,
I liked Exclusive. It had a lot of action and moved quickly.
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Originally Posted by Grace
I read, "The Help". It was a very good read.
I am reading, "The Copper Beech" right now. Very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by carole
Ah Johanna that is about the only one i have not bought so far, I have Tara Road,Evening Class,Quentins,firefly summer, circle of friends, silver wedding,the glass lake,all to read yet, and two others i am bidding on,lol.:D do you think maybe i am a fan?
Got Jodi Piccoults the tenth circle to read as well,and paullina simons The girl in Times Square and a book by an author i do not know,but have heard of, Lillies for Love by felicity Pulman, my only brand new book bought on discount online.
Yep think i am getting quite a maeve binchy library, hoping to pick up echoes and another this weekend as well, from a seller in my city.
When i see the price of new books i just cringe, got better things to spend my money on, and they are called three gorgeous kitties.:)
I didn't. The copy my mom has is due at the library today, and she can't renew it because someone else is waiting for it. She's going to put both of us on the waiting list for it when she takes it back. Their library sends an e-mail to remind you that your book is due, how nice is that?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
I saw a 50th anniversary copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird" at Borders. I read it in the ninth grade but I don't remember it well. Sometimes I say to myself I really should re-read some of the books I was assigned in school- like that and "The Great Gatsby" for example, just for their importance in the world of literature.
Midwinter sacrifice from Mons Kallentoft. Great book too, in Millenium's spirit.
Johanna I just bought The copper beech online today, had to have it lol.:D
Over the last 2 weeks Ive read the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" The Girl Who Played With Fire". Im halfway through "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest".
Great books, cant wait to see the movies.
Aww Blue i am so envious, i want to read all of those books and then see all the films,pity you did not live closer.
Let me know what you think of the movies after reading the books, the last one is not at the cinemas yet here but the other two are playing right now, the girl with the dragon tattoo was on some time ago but they have brought it back in conjuction with the girl who played with fire.
And to think the author is not alive to see how popular his books are, quite sad really.
Blue,Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
I have now read all three of Larsson's books and agree - they are really good reading. We rented the first movie and loved it; the second is already in theatres but I'm waiting for the DVD;). So sad this talented man did not live long enough to enjoy his tremendous success:(
For anyone who loves intrigue and complex plots, this series is a must read!
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Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom
I read about a 1/3 of it & didn't like it at all. Wasn't as interesting as I had hoped.:(