What book are you reading?

[phonelady61]

Originally Posted by Ketabcha

I liked that book. It really had some twists and turns. I was almost afraid of finding out the truth with her.

It comes out on film this summer in July I believe .

[phonelady61]

Im starting on The tales of despereaux , someone told me it is a delightful book and also one called four seasons by Mary Alice Monroe , I liked her book Time is a river . I m hoping I will like the four seasons just as well . If anyone has not read her "Time is a river " book you should , it is a good one .

[Marlow]

Originally Posted by elephanteazul

I'm reading The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. I like it so far, a very interesting story and she writes beautifully.

I finished that a couple of weeks ago. I thought the premise was fascinating and the writing good, but I thought it got a bit tiresome before it was over. I'll be interested to see your take on it.

[DawnMTL]

So, the Rothschild memoir that I was reading? Dumbounded? It turned out to be... dumb. He was trying to be funny but since I'm the funniest person that I know , his prose seemed pretty pooey.

Nothing is keeping my interest these days. Jhumpa Lahiri needs to write some more short stories. Hello? Jhumpa? Get on that, will ya?

I went to pick up a book from the library. I got A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, since y'all (Ketabcha) raved about it. If it doesn't keep my interest, I'll chalk it up to my brain being fried -- it's me, not the book. But I'll try...

[SWRoots]

Just finished The Name of the World by Denis Johnson.

Now re-reading Kerouac's On The Road. Can't remember if I've read it twice or three times before, but last time I read it was in the late eighties. his

Next I want to read Patti Smith's autobio, then Keith Richards'. Both fat books. Will prob work in another Denis Johnson in between.

[Ketabcha]

Originally Posted by SWRoots

Just finished The Name of the World by Denis Johnson.

Now re-reading Kerouac's On The Road. Can't remember if I've read it twice or three times before, but last time I read it was in the late eighties. his

Next I want to read Patti Smith's autobio, then Keith Richards'. Both fat books. Will prob work in another Denis Johnson in between.

Have you read Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me by Pattie Boyd?

I really liked that one and I could not put it down. Talk about tangled romance....it has everything including a lot of trivia that is very interesting. George was always my favorite and Eric Clapton is the man, IMO.

[Ummm]

Originally Posted by DandJ

So, the Rothschild memoir that I was reading? Dumbounded? It turned out to be... dumb. He was trying to be funny but since I'm the funniest person that I know , his prose seemed pretty pooey.

Nothing is keeping my interest these days. Jhumpa Lahiri needs to write some more short stories. Hello? Jhumpa? Get on that, will ya?

I went to pick up a book from the library. I got A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, since y'all (Ketabcha) raved about it. If it doesn't keep my interest, I'll chalk it up to my brain being fried -- it's me, not the book. But I'll try...

I don't remember if you read non-fiction or not - have you read Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan? Very inspirational. Even tho it's not fiction, it's very easy to read.

[The Time Baroness]

Has anyone read Last Night in Twisted River? This is his latest. I've read almost all of his novels, the last one being Until I Find You. Sometimes his books are a little disturbing, but he's such a great writer, sometimes really off the wall, sometimes down to earth.

[sgresident]

just finished "I'll Walk Alone" by Mary Higgins Clark. Starting "The Jefferson Key" by Steve Berry!

[DawnMTL]

Originally Posted by Ummm

I don't remember if you read non-fiction or not - have you read Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan? Very inspirational. Even tho it's not fiction, it's very easy to read.

I do read non-fiction -- in fact, there was a long stretch when I'd *only* read non-fiction. I'll definitely look into that book. I think that I'll wait until my focus is back -- I don't want to risk not liking a truly good book.

Thank you for the recommendation.

ETA: I just read the synopsis of it on Amazon. It sounds like an outstanding book! Thank you again.