75 Books...More or Less! discussion

Looking forward to doing this again.

1. 1st to Die by James Patterson. 3 stars. Another intriguing detective mystery by James Patterson.

2. How To Talk To A Widower by Jonathan Tropper. 4 stars. A surprisingly light, funny book about grief. Chosen as a Summer Read by Richard and Judy's Book Group in the U.K. awhile back.

3. Julie and Julia by Julie Powell.

4. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.

Kelli wrote: "3. Julie and Julia by Julie Powell.

4. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger."

Kelli, I've heard some mixed reviews about Niffenegger's "The Time Traveler's Wife". I picked that up and didn't get very far with it. Still, I might try again sometime.

I'm wondering what you thought of "Symmetry"?

Kay, "The Time Traveler's Wife" is one of the best books I have ever read. You must try again. Seriously, it is wonderful. "Symmetry" was okay, but not on the same level.

Kelli wrote: "Kay, "The Time Traveler's Wife" is one of the best books I have ever read. You must try again. Seriously, it is wonderful. "Symmetry" was okay, but not on the same level. "

Hmmm . . . well, next time I see it at the library I'll probably give it another shot. Thanks!

Great book... don't judge it by the movie!

5. Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo.

6. Going Rogue by Sarah Palin.
7. The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates.

8. Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

9. i never fancied him anyway by Claudia Carroll

10. The Beach House by Georgia Bockoven

Kelli wrote: "6. Going Rogue by Sarah Palin.
7. The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates."

Kelli, I was thinking about "Going Rogue". Is it worth reading?

Kay, "Going Rogue" is excellent. I enjoyed it.

11. The House On The Strand by Daphne Du Maurier

Kelli wrote: "3. Julie and Julia by Julie Powell.

4. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger."

What did you think of Julia and Julia? Worth reading? Or should I just go for the film?

Kelli wrote: "Kay, "Going Rogue" is excellent. I enjoyed it."

OK, thanks!

Jillian, I haven't seen the film yet but the book was pretty good.

12. 2nd Chance by James Patterson

13. The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark

14. Eden Close by Anita Shreve
15. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo

Kelli wrote: "14. Eden Closoe by Anita Shreve
15. Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo"

Have you read others by Anita Shreve? Is she good? I have one of hers "Sea Glass" in my TBR stacks, it looks good, so just wondering, if you thought she was a good writer? =)

Hi Joy. Yes, Anita Shreve is a very good writer and I really enjoy her books. Having said that, I think the one you have "Sea Glass" is not one of her best.

Kelli wrote: "Hi Joy. Yes, Anita Shreve is a very good writer and I really enjoy her books. Having said that, I think the one you have "Sea Glass" is not one of her best. "

Aw, boogers! lol...thank you so much for answering my question, so, which one IS (in your opinion)her best, or your favorite of hers? Maybe I should start with it instead.=)

Joy, Fortunes Rock might be the best Shreve in my opinion. I wish I was just discovering her and had all her great books ahead of me like you :)~

Andrea wrote: "Joy, Fortunes Rock might be the best Shreve in my opinion. I wish I was just discovering her and had all her great books ahead of me like you :)~"

Thanks, Andrea! I will probably go "Shreve Nutso" Now. When I find an author I really really like I go crazy and start reading everything of theirs I can get my hands on! lol...Oh boy!!!

16. Guernica by David Boling

17. Notes from and Exhibition by Patrick Gale

18. Cheri and The Last of Cheri by Colette

19. Dissolution by C. J. Sansom

20. 3rd Degree by James Patterson

21. The Mermaid Chair by Susan Monk Kidd

22. Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Kelli, I have both The Mermaid Chair and Three Cups of Tea on my TBR pile. Any thoughts you would like to share about these two?

Hi Andrea: They are good and absolutely worth reading. They were on my TBR pile for way too long, I should have read them ages ago. I highly recommend both of them. K

23. If You Could See Me Now by Cecilia Ahern

24. Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson

Kelli, I also love Kate Atkinson. I'm adding this one to my list.

Andrea: It is the best one. It is different from the other two of hers that I've read. It is not a crime novel. It is about a dysfunctional family and amongst the tragedy you find yourself laughing instead of crying. What could be depressing is written with just enough humor to swallow it all. I loved it. You must read it. Do you have a copy? Mine is very used but I can pass it on to you if you'd like. Kelli

Thank you so much Kelli, I sent you a PM :)

25. New Moon by Stephanie Meyer

Kelli, what did you think about New Moon, have you seen the movie yet? I read the book right before seeing the movie and became a huge Jacob fan...lol I'm bringing Eclipse on vacation so we'll see if that changes my dedication to Jacob...lol

I haven't seen the movie yet, but will do so VERY soon. I really enjoyed the book and am also a Jacob fan. Can't wait to read Eclipse. Never thought I'd get into it so much.

26. Peony in Love by Lisa See

27. Mercy by Jodi Picoult

28. 4th of July by James Patterson

29. Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult

Kelli wrote: "I haven't seen the movie yet, but will do so VERY soon. I really enjoyed the book and am also a Jacob fan. Can't wait to read Eclipse. Never thought I'd get into it so much."

I didn't think I would get into this, as to tell you the truth I'm not big into "Fad Reading"...to show you what I mean....I didn't start reading the Harry Potter Books until after the last one came out, my hubby dragged me to a release party and so I finally broke down and read the series...Same with this one, I didn't start reading the books until after the movie New Moon came out, but once I started reading I had a hard time puttig them down.

Andrea wrote: "Kelli, I have both The Mermaid Chair and Three Cups of Tea on my TBR pile. Any thoughts you would like to share about these two?"

I really enjoyed The Mermaid Chair, and The Secret life of bees by the same author...I want to read Three Cups of Tea...one day.

Joy: Three Cups of Tea is definitely worth reading. I had it on my TBR list for way too long. As for the Twilight series, I just borrowed Eclipse and will read it very soon. It's crazy how addicting these things can be. Kelli

Kelli wrote: "Joy: Three Cups of Tea is definitely worth reading. I had it on my TBR list for way too long. As for the Twilight series, I just borrowed Eclipse and will read it very soon. It's crazy how addi..."

I am so with you on that...but it is neat to have series, in my opinion, because who ever wants a good book to end? A series helps the story just be a bit longer...and very addicting!! I am going to have to borrow Three Cups from the library I think...Sooo many books!!