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| Morning |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 11:46:13 AM
I thought it would be fun to see what everyone is reading this week. I am always on the lookout for the next good book.
Currently, I am reading:
1. The Alpine Scandal - Mary Daheim
It is a cozy mystery set in the small town of Alpine. The main character owns the local newspaper and of course solves mysteries. I have read them all in order and so far am enjoying them.
2. Julie - Rousseau #23/1001 Books to read before you die
My husband and I are slowly making our way through the 1001 books to read before you die list. I finally finished this one but it was tough going  The writing was beautiful but the story was so boring.
Up next: I heard that Song Before - Mary Higgins Clark
Rameau's Nephew - Diderot #24/1001
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 12:14:01 AM
Right now I am reading what I call a Fun, Quick, Light Read (a no brainer/fast paced read) It is a Mystery Story
called A Glimpse of Evil by Victoria Laurie. It is about a Psychic Profiler who works for the FBI. She is humorous, gets in over her head sometimes and works with her best girlfriend and her boy friend in the same Cold Case Dept.
Then in one of the book clubs I belong to (on-line) we are starting the Book 61 Hours by Lee Child. Haven't started it yet, just know it is a Thriller Detective Story.
blessings,
Peggy
Lady In Red
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
A "SMILE" Should Be A Woman's First Accessory, Then Her Purse, Shoes, and Bling! ~p.smith |
| Leilaht |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 08:56:33 AM
The last book I read was Maryjane's Ideabook. The can hassock did bring back memories. My sister used to make them. I had one as a child. It inspired me to make one for my mother-in-law. I thought I might start wearing an apron too.
Liz
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25 |
| Morning |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 06:58:37 AM
I actually have the first Maisie Dobbs novel. I better move that to the front of my to be read pile! It sounds so interesting. |
| 4forMe |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 11:50:58 AM
I just started reading Atlas Shrugged by Aynn Rand.
Sewing, knitting, gardening mom of 5. |
| textilelover |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 3:22:34 PM
Judy, Little Things in a Big Country is hand written and illustrated--like reading someone's journal. The artwork is breathtaking, but most of the book is about nature, so you have to be interested in that. It's not a book in which much happens, and the author is very liberal and has strong opinions about our land, so be prepared. I loved her first book, A Trail Through Leaves, also an illustrated journal. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 2:11:06 PM
I just finished A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wollf about a gal who opens a Vintage Clothing Store; but it is mostly about the Fabrics of Friendship and Threads of Love' with a mystery woven into the story, and a little bit on Nazi-occupied France. It was a very good read!
Also Reading...Flight to Heaven by Capt. Dale Black. A true
story about a plane crash...a lone survivor...and a journey to Heaven and back.
And Messenger of Truth (a Maisie Dobbs Novel) by Jacqueline Winspear...this is the fourth book in a series about a London Sleuth named Maisie Dobbs, who was also a nurse in WW II and has opened her own Detective Agency in London. Jacqueline Winspear must have a personal background in Psychology because a lot of psychology and counseling are brought forth in these books from Detective Maisie Dobbs. The time frame of these stories are the 1930's. They are great classic reads. I love them. 
Blessings,
~peggy
Lady In Red
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
A "SMILE" Should Be A Woman's First Accessory, Then Her Purse, Shoes, and Bling! ~p.smith |
| soleil |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 1:45:18 PM
I just got and started reading "Magical Housekeeping" by Tess Whitehurst and "Reiki for Life" by Penelope Quest. Am also listening to the audio book by Sophie Kinsella called "Undomestic Goddess". It's fun and light summer romance. Hope to start "Cookbook Collector" soon....it's fiction!
Blessed be,*´¨)
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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ * soleil
Even as we dream, we begin to succeed...even as we succeed, we begin to dream again. |
| EarthMamaJEM |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 7:20:06 PM
I am reading:
http://www.amazon.com/Sophies-World-Novel-History-Philosophy/dp/0425152251
Sophie's World right now and loving it!
Also just finished the first installment of the Wonderland quartet by Joyce Carol Oates and need to find the next 3 books (probably going to resort to abebooks.com ) and then I can begin the next one.
I usually have 2 novels going at once.
I am Jenn. Wife to A, mama to S, B, L and V.
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| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 07:06:08 AM
I'm currently reading:
1. The Organic Life along with Dianne and our reading group. We've only read one chapter so can't say much about it yet.
2. Who Me? The Autobiography of Betty MacDonald This is hilarious! She is the author of the Egg and I, The Plague and I, etc. Her autobiography puts the books in order and edits out a little bit. I read the first chapter to my family when we were on a trip and everyone enjoyed it.
3. Under the Net by Iris Murdoch This is for a Goodreads reading group and I haven't read enough yet to know if I like it.
Laura, I loved The Help and Shanghai Girls, also.
Dianne, I listened to The Historian on audio, too, and enjoyed it very much. Do you recommend "Little Things in a Big Country"? It sounds interesting.
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
| lelasfriend |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 06:00:26 AM
I am enjoying Mitch Albom's latest book, Have a little Faith. It is the story of two clergymen from totally different backgrounds and religions and how faith strengthens and sustains them in life. It is beautiful, inspiring and moving. If you enjoy Mitch Albom's other books you will like this one too. I recommend his The Five People you Meet in Heaven and For One More day. Those two really brought tears to my eyes. Sara |
| Morning |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 05:06:12 AM
Interesting that Hugh Jackman would be starring in Snowflower and the Secret Fan. Loved that book so I'm sure that I will want to see the movie too. |
| Morning |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 05:04:58 AM
I have heard a lot of good things about The Art of Racing in the Rain. I think it is a book about dogs??? |
| textilelover |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 03:27:11 AM
What is The Art of Racing in the Rain about and why is it a favorite? Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jul 19 2010 : 7:29:56 PM
I am reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. This is probably one of my top 10 books of all time!
Farmgirl Sister #17
Blog
www.eggsandherbs.com
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| textilelover |
Posted - Jul 19 2010 : 03:40:32 AM
I am reading This Organic Life by Joan Dye Gussow (for the online book club here) and Handmade Marketplace (trying to jumpstart a small business). I'm also reading Hannah Hinchman's Little Things in a Big Country (a nature journal about her life in Montana)and listening to The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova (which I've read before and loved). The Vegetarian Myth sounds interesting! Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 8:59:14 PM
I love getting ideas for my "to read this summer" list here!
I am finishing "Moon Spinners" by Sally Goldenbaum right now. (a knitting murder mystery) I like her books for light reading. I am also just starting Omnivore's Dilemna by Michael Pollan. Always on the lookout for good fun or serious reading!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| melody |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 8:27:43 PM
Right now I am in the thick of it with a book titled
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus
Me being an oral historian myself on teeny tiny scale, I find that I am ENTHRALLED with this extremely captivating book...I just can't put it down--
...718 pages of pure "T" genius!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
http://www.farmgirlhistory.blogspot.com/
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com
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| coconutcakes |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 7:10:27 PM
I'm the slowest reader ever. . . I'm reading An Irish Country Village currently.
"After a long period abroad nothing could make me more homesick or emotional than an American magazine ad of a luscious layer cake, except one, and that was a pictured lemon pie." Irma Rombauer, Joy of Cooking (1943) |
| coconutcakes |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 7:08:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jackie Ferri
I'm reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, it's good so far. Recently I have read "Shanghai Girls" and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See. They're very good historical fiction books focusing on Chinese women at the turn of the century and during WWII. Wow what eye openers!
Jackie Farmgirl Sister #1664
Resourceful Creative Organized Mom
I hear that "Snow Flower" is being made into a movie. . . with Hugh Jackman. I've read excerpts of the book, and I'm trying to figure out how Hugh Jackman fits into the movie!
"After a long period abroad nothing could make me more homesick or emotional than an American magazine ad of a luscious layer cake, except one, and that was a pictured lemon pie." Irma Rombauer, Joy of Cooking (1943) |
| Morning |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 6:07:14 PM
I have read Snowflower and the Secret Fan and really enjoyed it. I also have Three Cups of Tea in my TBR pile and thinking I should probably read that one soon. We read The Help for my bookclub and everyone agreed that it was a great read. Lots of good books out there |
| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 5:21:15 PM
I have the pink carnation on my reading list. I am looking forward to reading it.
tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
Farm Sister #1889 |
| pnickols |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 3:47:02 PM
Right now reading
the secret history of the Pink Carnation by laura Willig and
366 days in Abraham Lincolns presidency by Stephen Wynalda ( I'm a history major :) |
| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 2:03:37 PM
Right now I am reading
Garden Spells..for the moment can't think of author
Poems by Emily Dickenson
Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
Farm Sister #1889 |
| Jackie Ferri |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 1:48:31 PM
I'm reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, it's good so far. Recently I have read "Shanghai Girls" and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See. They're very good historical fiction books focusing on Chinese women at the turn of the century and during WWII. Wow what eye openers!
Jackie Farmgirl Sister #1664
Resourceful Creative Organized Mom |
| Jeanna |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 1:36:55 PM
Right now I have 3 books going.
Home Comforts--I have read parts before but am reading it through this time
Escape--The story of one of the wives of a polygamist marriage and how she escape.
Play Dead--an Ann Frasier
As soon as I finish one of these I am going to start on Make your Small Farm profitable.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau |
