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[lovescats]

On 10/3/2014 SWEET said:

Ooops. Put my replay on September's thread but here it is again.

I finished The Arsonist - Sue Miller. I'm on the fence of liking it. It was part family/part arsonist. Liked the small town feel of this book but the ending was abrupt. Better than some of her other books I've read at least.

Starting Catching Air by Sarah Pekkanen next.

I just wondered if you read The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller I liked it but at the same time not a book I could recommend.

[Linders Back]

Finished The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. Was touted as a great gothic mystery that would keep the reader up all night with chills and thrills. Someone on the September thread asked that I report back on whether I liked it.

Can't say that I did. Very slow going (over 500 pages), I never got really interested in the characters, found the mystery weak, and was left hanging at the end. Not very satisfying.

That makes 2 in a row that I have not enjoyed. Hopefully, I'll find something better to read next.

[smoky22]

I finished The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush (Susan Wittig Albert) and really enjoyed it. The last few in the series were a little slow for me, but a lot happened in this one. The series is a lovely, cozy picture of life in 1930's Alabama. This book is the best in the series so far.

I'm on to Brat Farrar (guess I'm on a Josephine Tey kick) and The Secret Place (Tana French) just became available on my kindle.

[LoriLori]

On 10/6/2014 Linders Back said:

Finished The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. Was touted as a great gothic mystery that would keep the reader up all night with chills and thrills. Someone on the September thread asked that I report back on whether I liked it.

Can't say that I did. Very slow going (over 500 pages), I never got really interested in the characters, found the mystery weak, and was left hanging at the end. Not very satisfying.

That makes 2 in a row that I have not enjoyed. Hopefully, I'll find something better to read next.

I read that and didn't enjoy it at all. I would never read anything else by her.

If you're looking for a good scary book, overly long but like a Stephen King book, I recommend "The Supernaturals" by David Goleman.

[Pianomama]

On 10/4/2014 Judaline said:

Way to go, pianomama! Now we can all see the movie. I just hope I like the lead.

I enjoyed your post, Qlady. I know what you're saying.

I didn't know there was a movie about it. When is it coming out? Someone mentioned Angelina-is she directing it?

[SWEET]

On 10/6/2014 lovescats said:

On 10/3/2014 SWEET said:

Ooops. Put my replay on September's thread but here it is again.

I finished The Arsonist - Sue Miller. I'm on the fence of liking it. It was part family/part arsonist. Liked the small town feel of this book but the ending was abrupt. Better than some of her other books I've read at least.

Starting Catching Air by Sarah Pekkanen next.

I just wondered if you read The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller I liked it but at the same time not a book I could recommend.

Unfortunately I did read this and hated it and I think it was the worst book I've ever written. I also didn't like Lake Shore Limited.

[Judaline]

On 10/6/2014 Pianomama said:

On 10/4/2014 Judaline said:

Way to go, pianomama! Now we can all see the movie. I just hope I like the lead.

I enjoyed your post, Qlady. I know what you're saying.

I didn't know there was a movie about it. When is it coming out? Someone mentioned Angelina-is she directing it?

Christmas day!!!

[Sagal]

On 10/4/2014 smokymtngal said:

I read The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro and was disappointed. It alternates between Paris of the 1920's and Paris of the 1950's. I think I'm tired of this back and forth storytelling that seems so popular. The 1950's story is boring and predictable. You could read the first chapter on it and then skip to the end. The 1920's story is a little more interesting but it's a forgettable book for me.

I read it too and I felt the way you did - kind of boring.

[Sagal]

On 10/5/2014 Lilysmom said:

RINGER, SAGAL, going to check out THE MAKING OF US. Thanks for the rec. i just started WINTER OF THE WORLD (Ken Follett) and it is close to 1000 pages so it will be awhile though! LM

I haven't read The Making Of Us - the book I read was THE HOUSE WE GREW UP IN - made a big impression on me. But I'm going to check this one out too!

[sunala]

On 10/3/2014 Qlady100 said:

Hello ladies,

I have been perusing this thread for a while but never posted. I read as often as possible, would love to have more time to devote to it. Is there ever enough time for too many good reads ??

I do read varied authors, fiction and otherwise, but for total relaxation I spend more time escaping in fiction. By the time I curl up with a book I don't want to have to think very hard as it is in the wee hours. For knowledge or self-interest, I will read my non-fiction earlier in the day.

Although I've been reading most of my life, I'm amazed at the many authors and titles I still need to back-read. I caughtg a few of their best-sellers at the time, moved on to others, and never caught their next books. Now I want to go back and gather the feelings I garnered from the early reads. I have certain romance or historical authors who still write, or have changed genres. Then their are the standards such as James Patterson and such I try not to miss.

I have a few like Tess Gerritsen I wouldn't dare miss because the quality of their writing and story line are top notch, always guaranteed a great read. ( I love authors we all know we can buy without reading about the book, knowing it will pleasure us greatly!) I know you have your very favorites as well. Then I have some I discovered many haven't read but are marvelous authors that I have to encourage others try on the significance of their few books , which are magnificent reads, such as Barbara Woods, I adore her books, more on them later.

I look forward to stopping in, if it's okay with all of you. I treasure reading about other reader's and what they enjoy. I look forward to retirement when I have much time to devote to this incredible pleasure.

HopeQ1, I think I understand what you mean, but I don't always read the best-sellers as they are published. Often I get to them year's later, but I do keep up with them and know about them from the time they are published. If they are my favorite authors, I keep records of the books so that I don't overlook them down the road.

Have a good evening everyone.

hi Qlady100, and welcome!!!

It's always wonderful to have a new member join us and share. It sounds like you've got quite a reading repertoire and we'd love to have you share some of your favorites with us.

Come back often!