Might be off topic - reading slump

I have to admit I've only read _Jackdaws_ and _Pillars of the Earth_, so don't read him on my say so.

Elizabeth

Don't be in any rush for "World Without End." It was so disappointing, particularly so because POTE is one of my all-time favorites, and I re-read it in anticipation of WWE. Agree that his early stuff is better than his later stuff. I really enjoyed "The Third Twin," largely because it was set on the campus of my alma mater and I could picture everything exactly. (Although I think it had a pseudonym, now that I look at the B&N reviews.)

Anyone else also read Nelson DeMille? He blows hot and cold for me, but he's often good. I'm looking forward to his new one, a sequel to "The Gold Coast," written years ago. Hope it's not Follett redux.

Sue

I agree - WWE wasn't all that good compared to POTE. Maybe if I hadn't re-read POTE first.

I just found the newest Naomi Novik at the library. I'm waiting til Saturday to start it - I have to finish my week at work first.

Is that the one were the sheep herder is found dead and the flock starts investigating?

I thought of another fantasy series, if you haven't already read him and you're ready for a looooong read! Terry Goodkind's Sword of truth series. There are 13 (IIRC) books in the series plus one or two smaller companion books. Very good!

So, have you had enough suggestions to get you going again? ;) Joan

I think so....

Cheryl

That's on my *soon*-to-read list. After re-reading Eldest, Brisingr and the last 2 in the Witch season series by Jeff Mariotte.

Joan

I'm taking advantage about being sick today (horrid head ache) and going up to bed and reading it...

Yes, although I think maybe it wasn't the sheep herder who died?

Best wishes, Ericka

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Delurking since reading is one of my favorite things to do (even before needlework).

In case you need more suggestions (since I'm seeing some of my favorites on your lists of authors), have you tried Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series and Nursery Crime series. Different, alternate universes but still very interesting.

Nancy

Book of Sir and Shadows - that was a good read.

Also, one of my favorite modern authors is Michael Chabon. Movie "Wonderboys" based on one of his novels. They're modern, sardonic, funny, clever. The last one I read, "The Yiddish Policeman's Ball" was so well done with it's alternate history of Alaska that I have to admit I was questioning why I didn't remember this history - til I realized it was completely fiction. This one is a mystery of the "film noir" kind of genre, with social situation implications. I really do thing he's a fine writer, and recommend all his books.

ellice

This one is just as good! If you were closer, I'd lend you mine. I'm thinking of actually reading some of his other series.

ellice

On 9/27/08 11:44 PM, " snipped-for-privacy@actcom.co.il" wrote:

Yes, and it was a wonderful movie with Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft - IIRCC.

On this topic of letters - DH & I went to Ken Ctr on Fri night, and saw "Blanche and Beyond". What's that? Well, it's the 2nd, or sequel to "A Distant Country called Youth" which Richard Thomas (John-boy Walton) did 2 years ago. One man show. Produced and written by Steve Lawton. About Tennesse Williams. Awesome. We so loved the first one, that we had to get tickets to this one. The first was about his youth, and getting started, IIRC through 1946, and "The Glass Menagerie" - lots about family, etc. This one picked up and did the years 1947 -1957. Tennessee's correspondence was prolific, and beautifully, interestingly written. And, Richard Thomas does a msaterful job in the personna. It's about 2 hours of just him on stage, with a backdrop of pictures being shown on a screen. Afterwards Steve & Richard came out for about a 30 min chat. We were amazed, but Richard asked how many of us had seen the first production - about 10 or so (less) and he noted that he recognized several faces. People were hopeful that they will get release, and enough to do a third set. Anyhow, the director (STeve) evidently knew Tennessee pretty well, and had some great stories to tell, as did they both from days in Williamsport. It has made me want to go and get the published volumes of correspondence from the library. It's massive. Lots of fun seeing the show - there was correspondence from his days in Italy, the crew of young writers - Gore Vidal, some others - pictures. Anyhow, it gave me more appreciation for his works - hearing the correspondence had a lot of insight into what his intent was for some of the plays, and then the films made from them.

ellice

LOL - Red Bush tea has made a big comeback I think from those books!

Ellice

Yes, but Joan's characters are still an hysterical light read. And I like her other series as well.

Ellice

I like some of him, but we seem to have similar opinions. I'll wait and see. Same with Tom Clancy - DH, being a submarine guy, has always been a big fan. But, after 2 books ago making me get him the brand new hardback, which he couldn't quite get through - I've given up.

ellice

Could be..... Didn't strike me at the time and I returned it. I'll go back for another try.

I can't stand the Claire Malloy series anymore. While everyone else grows, the daughter still whines and needs a good slap acrost the face.

LOL - getting close to home????? I just think of it as a writer's tool. But, the daughter is annoying - though I thought in the last 2 she and her friend had gotten a bit better.

Ellice