Keep talking - what are you reading

Just started "The Writing on My Forehead" by Nafisa Haji this morning. I'm on page 70-something, and it's the first book I've read in a long time that I actually want to know what happens next.

Jinx

Reading something called True Detectives by Kellerman. I'm only on page 76 and this one is a little better then most of his last few books. I started a Dana Stabenow book the other day in the doctor's office that I schlepped with me because it was a skinny paperback, and that's a fun read. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the book and I'm too lazy to get up and see.

I have the last two Sue Grafton Alphabet series waiting on the shelf and my friend just read something she loved and said I must read it this week because she promised to give it to her DIL when she visits next week. That will make three books I'm reading at the same time. I hope I can keep them straight at this stage of my life.

Lucille>

I have just about 50 pages left of Charles Finch's latest, "The Fleet Street Murders," set in England in the 1860s.

Next up "Kiss It Good-Bye" from John Moody about Vernon Law and the 1960 Pirates. After that I'm trying Christopher Fowler's "Full Dark House," the first in his Peculiar Crimes Unit series.

Nancy

I am very predictable...there are authors I enjoy, and don't have to think too hard about.

I am finishing Alex Cross's Trial..James Patterson. Actually it is a novel set back in Teddy Roosevelt's time, with the lynchings and so forth. As always, his characters are compelling. I read very little these days, other than when I go to bed. Then next day, I have to re-read what was going on before I fell asleep

The darned computer takes up way too much time. I get to stitch and read so little these days.

On the flip side. when some of us were young we used to have penpals in other countries.. well, we have them here, but we all are cyberfriends.

Lucille and I are having some time together next week. It will be so nice to meet in person...even if I can't bring Puff treats (LOL). Maybe we can get a picture of both of us at some point

All is arranged... DH wants me to bring the laptop...but I really don't know if it is worth it for a couple of days.

It sounds silly...but I am so excited!! Gill

Lucille...damn it.. I love Stabenows books, and took back some of her earlier ones to the Book BaZAar here. Kate is character I enjoy following.

Willtalk about this next week....if we have time with eberything else. LOL

I recently mentioned a new-to-me mystery author, Jo Nesbo, that I really enjoyed. Well, I got the next book in his series, "The Redeemer," and it was wonderful. I was making excuses not to do other things (including stitching) in order to get my next reading fix. Wow!

I've just started "So Much for That," a dark comedy about the medical system (and indictment of health insurance companies)by Lionel Shriver. I like the author's very sharp, somewhat bitter humor...but wonder if I'm setting myself up, because we've recently been through the wringer with medical insurance and still very tender! It'll either heal me or kill me!

Has anyone read "The Fogotten Garden" by Kate Morton? That was a good romance-style read.

for my stitching/walking reads (audiobooks), I just listened to my first Debbie Macomber and enjoyed it. Now I have Karen Cushman's YA novel, "Alchemy and Meggie Swan," and am loving it. I like the strong young woman character (not unlike her previous books), and the reader has a terrific accent and is a good storyteller.

sue

I can't wait to get The Forgotten Garden. I looked at it on Amazon and I know I will love it. Burnett's The Secret Garden was among my top five favorite books when I was a kid so any author who loved it enough to mention it has to be great. I even reread it a few years ago and happily it held up.

Lucille

I thoroughly enjoyed it. Her earlier book didn't appeal to me and I think she's got a new one coming out in the fall.

Today I picked up "Major Pettigrews Last Stand" and "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie." Now just to find time to read them and get some stitching done and get the yardwork done. The lists keep getting longer.

Nancy

All sound interesting. Hmmmm, I'm trying unsuccessfully to actually read something - or several somethings.

On the nightstand: Nature Girl by Carl Hiassen - I like his satirical take on life in South Florida

The Shadow Queen & Tangled Webs by Sharon Bishop - I like these sort of sexy, eerie fantasy/adventure books. Liked the rest of the series, but haven't started these.

Saw the new Richard Jury by Martha Grimes " The Black Cat" - resisted buying it, it's on a long list at the library. We'll see. Similarly, waiting for the new "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" to be in paperback, as I buy them all.

And, then, I'm actually working my way thru the Lanto Synge History of Needlework tome.

And a fun little book "Jane Austen in Scarsdale" - pretty light.

Aack. Too little time. Maybe I'll finish something.

Ellice

Someone at the doctor's office the other day was reading Nature Girl and was loving it.

My list of to read books is getting really long. Not enough time in the day.

L

*snip* Must be a Hiassen thing! I bought it to have for my outpatient all day thing, it's pretty funny. I was definitely chuckling - but IME most of his books make me giggle. This one has some interesting settings at the Seminole reservation, etc - and sort of brings back that youthful familiarity with the old stomping grounds. But, the day involved me not feeling well enough to actually stay awake and read, and the aftereffects lasted for a couple of days - so it went into the hold pile.

If you haven't read any of his, it's worth a try. Given the South Florida thing, and they are fast, funny reads.

Ellice

I adore Carl Hiassen.

I'm currently reading A Dead Hand, by Paul Theroux.

Anyone else read Christopher Moore?

Sara

I think I read all of them except this new one.

L >

Ah, Sara - I'm LOL. The owner of the shop I used to manage - which went belly-up in its B&M incarnation is a big time Chris Moore junkie (spending much time being active on his board). Anyhow - both to chat about Chris Moore, and deal with your lugana issue - you might be able to get in touch with her - the shop is now in an on-line version - and I'm sure there is an e-mail link to her, Sara Leigh of Merrey Designs - try the web-site at:

For those who care - not affiliated, no profit to me. But Sara might be able to get fabric help and talk Chris Moore!

Ellice

*snip*

Well, hopefully I'll finish this one soon and let you know - want me to send it to you for a loaner?

Ellice

James Patterson has started a new series with a detective named Michael Bennett. I just read the first book, 'Run For Your Life'.It was a good read.....except Michael Bennett seems to be almost a clone of Alex Cross......their personal lives are almost identical.

just me, Cathy from KY in CA