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Looking for some thing to ready in between books? Know of a great book that you gotta just share with everyone well leave your recommendations, suggestions and or what kind of book you are in the mood to read here.

Some suggestions:

The Color of Water by James McBride

If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Where She Went by Gayle Forman
(Sam, Steph, Abby: you MUST read IIS & WSW. I know you're gonna like these!)

Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner

If you are looking for a graphic novel/comic book check out: Preludes and Nocturnes The Sandman 1 by Neil Gaiman
I'm not sure how everyone feels about graphic novels/comic books but Neil Gaiman's The Sandman series is amazing! I'm starting the 2nd volume this weekend but the 1st volume is very thought-provoking, dark, funny & witty.

Stephen King: My Summer Reading List
The prolific author shares the works he'll be leafing through this season
By Stephen King | May 27, 2011
http://bit.ly/qUZ6wb

Back in the days when I was an EW regular, I started a column titled ''25 Things That Piss Me Off.'' I never finished, because I'm a fairly easygoing guy and I could only think of about a dozen. But on that abbreviated list, right between No. 7 (''When the Junior Mints fall off my toothpick'') and No. 9 (''People who think movies with subtitles are always works of genius'') was this, at No. 8: ''Snobby summer reading lists.'' I'm talking about the guy who says he's going to spend July rereading War and Peace or the woman who insists she's finally going to dig into the complete works of George Eliot.

Really? Eliot or James Joyce while swinging in the backyard hammock? Maybe somebody thinks that's the way to spend those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, but not me. So when EW gave me a chance to make a list of books for real people to read on real summer vacations, I jumped at the chance. None of these novels will insult your intelligence, but all will take you away to new and interesting places full of excitement, danger, and maybe a few laughs. For me, that — and not A Complete History of Canada in Very Tiny Print — is what summer reading is all about. Here are 12 good reads, four for each summer month. Uncle Stevie guarantees you won't be disappointed.

JUNE
Buried Prey
John Sandford
If you haven't read Sandford, you have been missing one of the great summer-read novelists of all time. Lucas Davenport, the policeman hero of the Prey novels, is a hard dude...but not without a sense of humor, and that makes him special. Sandford writes real-guy novels, but — judging by my wife and her sisters — real girls like him too.

Robopocalypse
Daniel H. Wilson
All the gadgets that inhabit our lives — from the biggest supercomputers to the humble Roomba vacuum cleaner — rise up and go to war against the humans who made them. It's going to be a Spielberg movie, and actually reads a little like a script, but so what? It's terrific page-turning fun.

The Five
Robert McCammon
One of the finest horror-suspense writers of the late '70s and '80s returns with a riveting novel of a rock band (the Five) pursued by a mentally unstable Army vet who's offended by one of their videos. It's scary; it's also a soaring anthem to the redemptive power of rock & roll. You probably won't find it in your bookstore, so go to your (hopefully nonmalevolent) computer and click on subterraneanpress.com.

The Fifth Witness
Michael Connelly
If you haven't read Connelly yet — or if you've only read the Harry Bosch books and missed the ones about quirky defense lawyer Mickey Haller, who uses the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car as his office — this is the place to start. He takes on the case of Lisa Trammel, accused of killing the banker who was foreclosing on her home. What follows is one of the most bone-crunching courtroom dramas you'll ever read.

JULY
The Sentry
Robert Crais
Joe Pike (you'll find his picture next to ''strong silent type'' in the dictionary) intervenes when two bad boys beat up the proprietor of a sandwich shop. Sounds simple, but what results is a complex, propulsive tale. Crais is as good as anyone working the L.A. crime beat these days.

The Silent Land
Graham Joyce
Jake and Zoe Bennett are on a skiing holiday when they're caught in an avalanche. They escape the snow only to discover that everyone in the world seems to have disappeared. Scary Twilight Zone stuff, but also a sensitive exploration of love's redemptive power.

The Cypress House
Michael Koryta
Gangsters, a silent but heroic drifter with second sight, and a whopper of a Florida hurricane. How can you go wrong?

Dog on It
Spencer Quinn
A detective novel narrated by a dog? Yeah, it's cute, but not too. There's a real mystery here, and great suspense as well. This dog's-eye view of the gumshoe bit is entertaining, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny.

AUGUST
The Accident
Linwood Barclay
I haven't read it, but after ripping through two previous Barclay novels, I can't wait. (It hits stores Aug. 9.) Listen, anyone who can make a car salesman the hero of a suspense novel (Fear the Worst) gets my vote.

Case Histories
Kate Atkinson
There's a new Atkinson out now (Started Early, Took My Dog), but I think you should begin with the first of her four novels about reluctant (and charming) private eye Jackson Brodie. Histories is about two murders and the disappearance of a little girl. These events can't possibly be related...only they are. Kate Atkinson is a faultless plotter and a brilliant stylist. A gift from God to your summer vacation, in other words.

A Test of Wills
Charles Todd
If you like English mysteries with sentences like ''He found the vicar pottering about in his garden,'' you're going to love Todd. This is the Scotland Yard inspector Ian Rutledge's debut appearance, but be warned: He's far from the usual dauntless hero. Beset by memories of the World War I trenches and tottering on the edge of mental collapse, Rutledge stars in a decidedly uncozy series of British mysteries.

The Terror of Living
Urban Waite
Phil Hunt is a decent guy who supplements his living by muling hard drugs in the Pacific Northwest. Bobby Drake is the deputy sheriff who's trying to hunt him down. The resulting chase is pure dynamite. This is one of those books you start at one in the afternoon and put down, winded, after midnight.

That's my list. Now all you have to do is make sure your hammock's in good working order.

yey this is awesome!! Thanks Sam!

As for the books you suggested Li... LOVED, LOVED, LOVED them!

**SPOILERSSS FOR THOSE WHO HAVENT READ IF I STAY AND WHERE SHE WENT**


If I Stay was such an great story and I felt so engulfed in each of the characters lives and how they intertwined with Mia. I saw both sides of her decision.. to stay or to go. I personally don't know what I would have chosen. As a 17 year old girl with my whole immediate family gone, I don't know that a boyfriend, grandparents, aunts and uncles and some friends would have kept me here to deal with all the mess that comes after and all the work of recovery. All the goodbyes were so unique to that character and got to me so much. Great book!!

I also finished Where She Went (read both in one day... lol). Great follow up and ending to the tale of Adam and Mia. I loved that we go to see the world through broken Adam's eyes. To see him evolve from this hungry rock star in love with his girlfriend and overall happy with his life to this jaded musician who loathed the person he had become and carried all this guilt over a promise made at a hospital bedside. He made me cry so many times. The ending was perfect. Not overly done, not cheesy, it was fantastic. You wanted to root for Adam and Mia and hoped that in some fictional world they made it work.

I think I'm gonna read Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma next... anyone read this?

Also, anyone heard/read the Wolves of Mercy Falls series? It sounds kinda intriguing except it reminds me a bit of Twilight series... not sure I want to read another one of those.

Yes, I've heard of both books you mentioned. I actually would rate the Wolves of Mercy Falls higher on my list than Imaginary Girls. I'm always looking for the first book at the library.

I added them to my list, so we'll see. I'm starting with Imaginary Girls since its a single book.

Best Books of August 2011, per www.tressugar.com:
August is here, and it's going to be another hot Summer month. So if you're looking for more beachside or poolside reads to add to your favorite female author-penned or scary '80s books, here are some of our picks. From love stories to mysteries to TV-star memoirs, here are the sweet, raunchy, and thrilling books you need to check out this month! And don't forget to play our Battle of the Books faceoff! http://www.tressugar.com/Best-Books-A...?

EBOOKS ON A BUDGET
$1 Ebooks For the Twilight Fan: http://www.savvysugar.com/Best-Young-...
If you're dying to get your Twilight fix, but don't want to front cash for a published author, you should try some of these indie authors. What I love about indie books is that you're giving unknown authors a chance to crack the industry and make it on their own based on their talent. Read on to learn more about the best indie supernatural romances for young adults.

Since most of us have already read One Day it might be cool if we all watch the movie on the same day and time. We can coordinate East and West coast schedules so we'll all be watching it. We can then talk about it here in the Bodega.

What do you think?

Li wrote: "Since most of us have already read One Day it might be cool if we all watch the movie on the same day and time. We can coordinate East and West coast schedules so we'll all be watch..."

Great idea, Li :)
YES! Count me in! The movie is out this Friday, August 19th here is the trailer.
I finish work around 2pm ET and would love to catch it Friday then maybe we can post our thoughts & discuss over the weekend.

It would have to be Friday night for me. If we're decided on Friday, I'll work on babysitting. :)

We can make it so that it's the whole weekend and by Sunday we can all share if that makes it easier for everyone schedule.

That works for me.
:)

You guys have fun and let me know how it is. I can't sit through movies at the theater anymore, too uncomfortable. I barely made it through harry potter. :(

Book 2 in the Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore hits shelves Tuesday, August 23rd! I Am Number 4 was an adventurous easy read & it was made into a movie as well. If you want something light and of the alien variety, this is a good series to get into.

I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore

The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies #2) by Pittacus Lore

A tweet from Barnes & Noble:

RT @BNBuzz: #OneDayMovie opens this week. We list our 12 favorite love stories with "time" as the main character! What are yours? http://bit.ly/nBGoil

Interview with Jim Sturgess He plays Dex in the One Day movie.

Li wrote: "Interview with Jim Sturgess He plays Dex in the One Day movie."

I heart him! He's so cute and such an underrated actor. Everything he sets out to do he just does it really well. And man do I love his accent :)

I'm reading Divergent and I really like it. I think you'll all enjoy it. Hunger Games meets Pandemonium meets Gattaca.

President Obama's Summer Reading List 2011
Here are the books that President Obama took with him on his summer vacation in August 2011.

Li wrote: "I'm reading Divergent and I really like it. I think you'll all enjoy it. Hunger Games meets Pandemonium meets Gattaca."

Author interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSNoLK...

Li wrote: "Li wrote: "I'm reading Divergent and I really like it. I think you'll all enjoy it. Hunger Games meets Pandemonium meets Gattaca."

Author interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v..."

Book trailer: http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/05/02/v...

Can you tell I want you guys to read this book? LOL

September Must Reads| Posted September 1, 2011 4:00 am by Tara Sharp from www.tressugar.com

Summer is setting, and Fall is right around the corner, which means the leaves will be changing colors, school will be back in session, and we can spend our evenings bundled up in a big comfy couch with a good book and a pumpkin spice latte. If you're looking for some good Fall reading to snuggle up to, we have you covered with 10 books we recommend you to check out this month. This batch of page-turners includes magical romances, intriguing mysteries, and diverse memoirs by Jane Lynch, Levi Johnston, and Roger Ebert. Check them out now!

And don't forget to pick your favorite reads in our Battle of the Books faceoff! click the link for the full list:
http://www.tressugar.com/Best-Books-S...

Books Being Made Into Movies as of Fall 2011
Fall Reading List: 15 Books to Read Before They Hit the Big Screen
Posted September 23, 2011 5:30 am by BuzzSugar

A new season is upon us, which means I have a new reading list for you guys to check out! With the weather becoming a bit more crisp during Fall, it's the perfect time to curl up somewhere cozy with a good read. I've put together a list of 15 books that you can read now and catch in theaters soon, plus the big name stars that are playing major characters. From tales based on true stories to lighthearted romances, there's bound to be something to fit your reading — and eventual movie watching — needs.

http://www.buzzsugar.com/Books-Being-...

SIDE NOTE: Bradley Cooper seems to be a very busy bee

Best Books of October 2011
October Must Reads

Posted October 7, 2011 1:17 pm by TresSugar
Ready or not, October is here! And with it comes crisp Fall weather, Halloween, and prep for this year's holiday season. If you're looking for some dark reads to get you in the mood for trick or treating, this month's book releases include vampires and mysteries. But there are also some intriguing memoirs, modern twists on classics like 1984 and The Scarlet Letter, and stories of love lost and rekindled. Dive into our reading recommendations for October now!

http://www.tressugar.com/Best-Books-O...?

Best Books of November 2011
November Must Reads

Posted November 1, 2011 3:22 pm by TresSugar
Can you believe it's November already? We said farewell to October's tricks and treats yesterday, and the holiday window displays are already up as we enter the month of Thanksgiving feasts and brisk Fall breezes (or even snowfall in some parts of the world). This month we all start taking refuge from the weather indoors, which means we'll have more time on our hands to cozy up with a good book. And it's not too early to begin thinking of holiday gifts for the beloved bookworms in our lives. So delve into some of our best bets for what to read this month, from mysteries to memoirs by Mindy Kaling, Condoleezza Rice, and Diane Keaton.

http://www.tressugar.com/Best-Books-N...?

I already had Mindy Kaling's book in my to-read list. Love her!

The Future of Us trailer .
Trailer is kinda corny but I love the concept. Can't wait for all the 1996 references. :)

Li wrote: "The Future of Us trailer .
Trailer is kinda corny but I love the concept. Can't wait for all the 1996 references. :)"

this is hilarious! Ok can we read this next month? make it a write in add on the poll :)

Let's do January because we have some good choices for December. Plus, gives me time to get it from the library. LOL!

Here's some titles for 2011 from indie publishers:

-- Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work by Edwidge Danticat (Princeton University Press) -- A collection of personal essays on writing and exile by the celebrated Haitian-American writer.

-- Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner (Coffee House Press) - A comic debut novel that explores the authenticity, or inauthenticity, of our relationships to art and to each other. The main character is a young poet on a prestigious fellowship in Madrid.

-- Quiet Americans by Erika Dreifus (Last Light Studio) -- Short stories that examine the effect of the Holocaust on generation after generation, from prewar Berlin to the present.

-- Airplane Novel by Paul A. Toth (Raw Dog Screaming Press) -- A 9/11 novel narrated by the South Tower, who details his birth, life, and death.

-- The Samaritan by Fred Venturini (Blank Slate Press) -- A sci-fi, coming-of-age tale featuring a character who discovers he has the ability to regenerate his own organs and body parts.

-- Damascus by Joshua Mohr (Two Dollar Radio) -- A novel about the Iraq War seen through various viewpoints, including a pathetic dying man, an alcoholic semi-prostitute, and a naïve performance artist.

-- Iraq: Perspectives, photographs by Benjamin Lowy (Duke University Press) -- A collection of photographs of both daily life and the terror of warfare, taken through the windows of a Humvee and through military-issue night vision goggles.

-- Repeat It Today with Tears by Anne Peile (Serpent's Tail) -- A novel that deals with incest featuring a girl who grows up desperate for the love of her perfect, absent father.

-- Exit by Nelly Arcan (Anvil Press) -- A novel that explores depression and suicide, completed a few days before Arcan, who had written four previous novels, killed herself at age 36.

-- The Final Appearance of America's Favorite Girl Next Door by Stephen Stark (Shelf Media Group) -- A sexy, edgy novel about love, loss and multiple realities.

FYI!!!!!

There is a prequel to the Mazer Runner series by James Dashner called, The Kill Order out August 2012!!! Book Bodega HAS TO READ IT!!! Check the link for more details

http://jamesdashner.blogspot.com/2011...

Sammee wrote: "FYI!!!!!

There is a prequel to the Mazer Runner series by James Dashner called, The Kill Order out August 2012!!! Book Bodega HAS TO READ IT!!! Check the link for more details

http://jamesdashne..."

Looks amazing. I second the August nomination! :o)

Hey guys! I would like to share a book I just read and love. It is called Gabriel's Hope by Lizzy Ford. The book was well written and has the quality to keep you glued to the book the whole time. I suggest that you check it out! :)

Check out by Lizzy Ford again. It is a wonderful book. :)

Alyssa wrote: "Check out by Lizzy Ford again. It is a wonderful book. :)"

Have you read the unearthly series? is this similar to that in that she's a girl trying to deal with the fact she has or will have powers while still dealing with normal teen stuff?

Just finished reading the third book of the Witchling series which is the by Lizzy Ford.