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OK, I'm actually going to try to plan what I read this month, but as always choices are subject to change!1. Read the 7th book by an author or the 7th book in a series.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (finished 7/14)
2. Read a book with a J-U-L-Y in the title or author's name.
No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July (finished 7/7/12)
3. With all the countries who declared their independence in July, read a book about independence or one of the countries.
Pink by Lili Wilkinson (finished 7-5)
4. With music festivals in full swing, read a book about music.
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohen and David Levithan (finished 7/15)
Band on the Run by Matt Syverson (finished 7/9)
5. Read a borrowed book and remember to give it back to the person who lent it to you.
Broken Irish by Edward J.Delaney (finished 7/21)
6. Read a book about books.
The Girl On the Bestseller List by Vin Packer (finished 7-2-12)
7. Read a book about birds.
The No Birds Singing by Vivien Armstrong (finished 7-16)
8. Since people are working so hard in their gardens, trying to keep them weed-free and watered, read a book about gardens or farms.
The Frog Prince by Elle Lothlorien
9. Your choice
Code Blue by Richard L. Mabry (finished 7-2-12)
Buck Fever by Ben Rehder (finished 7-4-12)
Flirting With Death by Heidi Hall (finished 7/11)Stealing Angel by Terry Wolverton
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1. 7th book written by an author and which happens to be this months group read for 1001 bookgroup is [bookcover:Tinker Tailo..."
I'm interested to see what you think about Everything is Illuminated. We'll have to compare notes after you're done reading.
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1. Read the 7th book by an author or the 7th book in a series.
The Murder of Roger Ackro..."
I enjoyed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. I hadn't read Agatha Christie for a while when I picked that up. I had forgotten how good her stories were.
I also like that you found an author with the last name of July. Cool!
My July's themes.1. Read the 7th book by an author or the 7th book in a series.
2. Read a book with a J-U-L-Y in the title or author's name.
"Terms of Endearment" by Larry McMurtry
3. With all the countries who declared their independence in July, read a book about independence or one of the countries.
4. With music festivals in full swing, read a book about music.
5. Read a borrowed book and remember to give it back to the person who lent it to you.
"Home," by Toni Morrison
6. Read a book about books.
7. Read a book about birds.
"Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
8. Since people are working so hard in their gardens, trying to keep them weed-free and watered, read a book about gardens or farms.
9. Your choice
"Wingshooters" by Nina Revoyr
"Catch-22" by Joseph Heller, a book club selection
"East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Finished "The Girl on the Best Seller List" this morning. I liked it but not too sure of a murder mystery where no one dies until you're 85% done with the book Nd then it's solved in two pages. Imagine living in a town where everyone dislikes you, so to get back at them you write a book where all the characters are based on these people and it's easy to tell whom was inspired by whom. When a whole town has motive for murder is it possible to care who her actual killer is?
I would have liked this much better had the murder happened a lot sooner and that it had actually taken some doing to find out who the murderer was. Instead of figuring it out and telling us third party through. Characters we hadn't met before.
So I'm currently working my way through some of the free Kindle e-books I downloaded through a website. I have 11 pages of these on my Kindle (which feels like a LOT), but I've been reading them at the speed of about 1 a day so hopefully I'll have them done soon!
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6/9, 19 books
1. Read the 7th book by an author or the 7th book in a series--Nothing Ever Happens by Sue Brown--finished 7/10/12.
2. Read a book with a J-U-L-Y in the title or author's name--Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand--finished 7/20/12.
3. With all the countries who declared their independence in July, read a book about independence or one of the countries--How to Wash a Cat by Rebecca M. Hale--finished 7/24/12.
4. With music festivals in full swing, read a book about music--Murder She Wrote: Nashville Noir by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain--finished 7/27/12.
5. Read a borrowed book and remember to give it back to the person who lent it to you--Playing for Pizza by John Grisham.
6. Read a book about books--Classified as Murder by Miranda James--finished 7/21/12.
7. Read a book about birds.
8. Since people are working so hard in their gardens, trying to keep them weed-free and watered, read a book about gardens or farms.
9. Your choice--Morning Report by Sue Brown--finished 7/1/12
Bonus:
The Backpack by Sue Brown--finished 7/2/12
Final Admission by Sue Brown--finished 7/2/12
The Night Porter by Sue Brown--finished 7/3/12
Light of Day by Sue Brown--finished 7/8/12
Mr. Plum by Sue Brown--finished 7/9/12
Prey Time by Sue Brown--finished 7/9/12
The Psychic's Story by Chris Quinton--finished 7/11/12
The Soldier's Story by R.J. Scott--finished 7/11/12
Admiring Anna by Kim Dare--finished 7/11/12
The Lord's Tale by Sue Brown--finished 7/12/12
Complete Faith by Sue Brown--finished 7/15/12
Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates--finished 7/17/12
Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead by Emily Brightwell--finished 7/31/12
Finished reading "The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, 5/5 stars.Now reading "Home" by Toni Morrison. "Frank Money is an angry, self-loathing veteran of the Korean War who, after traumatic experiences on the front lines, finds himself back in racist America with more than just physical scars. His home may seem alien to him, but he is shocked out of his crippling apathy by the need to rescue his medically abused younger sister and take her back to the small Georgia town they come from and that he’s hated all his life. As Frank revisits his memories from childhood and the war that have left him questioning his sense of self, he discovers a profound courage he had thought he could never possess again."
Finsihed "Pink" this morning. Ava Simpson is a teenage girl. She doesn't know who she is, so it's easy for her to get lost in the people she makes friends with. Ava finds herself bored being an emo-lesbian so she applies to the toughest private school in Australia and gets in.
She changes her looks by stripping the black hair dye from her hair, adding actual color to her wardrobe and flirting with boys.
Pink isn't about a color, or about becoming girly. It's a story of independence of breaking free from a lifestyle Ava was bored with and trying out another one. It's the story of a girl trying to find out who she is among people who are always trying to tell her who to be.
3/5 stars. Was a good quick read for me on a holiday.
Finished reading "Home" by Toni Morison. Very good book - After reading the first half of the book I found myself not really enjoying it. Had the reviews been overdone? Second half started and I couldn't put it down.Now reading "Wingshooters" by Nina Revoyr.
Finished "No One Belongs Here More Than You" by Miranda July.If I had quit reading this book halfway through like I almost did, my review of this would have just read "The NutHouse" because that is where most of these characters belong.
Instead, I will tell you to go straight to the last story "How to tell stories to children" and if you like it, to read the rest.
I've been a big reader of short stories since college and "How to tell stories to children" is the best short I've read since "People like that are the only people here" By Lorrie Moore.
Kristy wrote: "Finished "No One Belongs Here More Than You" by Miranda July.If I had quit reading this book halfway through like I almost did, my review of this would have just read "The NutHouse" because that ..."
I really enjoy reading short stories - After listening to Thomas McGuane talking about shorts on a NPR program several years ago, I was hooked. “Gallatin Canyon,” is an astonishing collection of short stories McGuane wrote - Try 'em!
Chuck wrote: "Kristy wrote: "Finished "No One Belongs Here More Than You" by Miranda July.If I had quit reading this book halfway through like I almost did, my review of this would have just read "The NutHouse..."
I will, thanks!
Finished reading "Wingshooters" by Nina Revoyr.Michelle LeBeau, the child of a white American father and a Japanese mother, lives with her grandparents in Deerhorn, Wisconsin--a small town that had been entirely white before her arrival. Rejected and bullied, Michelle spends her time reading, avoiding fights, and roaming the countryside with her dog Brett. She idolizes her grandfather, Charlie LeBeau, an expert hunter and former minor league baseball player who is one of the town's most respected men. Charlie strongly disapproves of his son's marriage to Michelle's mother but dotes on his only grandchild.
This fragile peace is threatened when the expansion of the local clinic leads to the arrival of the Garretts, a young black couple from Chicago. The Garretts' presence deeply upsets most of the residents of Deerhorn--when Mr. Garrett makes a controversial accusation against one of the town leaders, who is also Charlie LeBeau's best friend."
Now reading "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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Sheila wrote: "Wingshooters sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out."Another good read is "Southland." Nina Revoyr is now one of my favorite writers . . . She really has an incredible in telling a story.
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Another good read is "Southland." Nina Revoyr is now one of my favorite writers . . . She really has an incredible in t..."
Would either book be good for a book club?
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Sheila wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Wingshooters sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out."Another good read is "Southland." Nina Revoyr is now one of my favorite writers . . . She really has an i..."
Either one would work - "Southland" has the Watts Riots in Los Angeles of the 1970's as the background where "Wingshooters" takes place in Wisconsin in the '70's as well. Tough call . . . Both well done in my opinion.
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Manda wrote: "Ok i will suggest Lolita Sheila for a contraversial read.Chuck - I enjoyed catch 22 when i read it years ago. The catch 22 situation was frightening."
All wars are frightening and don't make any sense at all.
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Chuck - I enjoyed catch 22 when i read it years ago. The catch 22 situation was frightening."
We did Lolita about 3 years ago. Only 3 of us attended. Then a few months later did A Widow for One Year by John Irving. I angered people in the club when I asked what the difference was between the two books. Both had adults in a sexual relationship with a minor. The difference was that Lolita was an adult male and a minor girl while A Widow for One Year was an adult woman with a minor boy. There was no difference for me but you should have seen them frothing at the mouths for me saying there was no difference between the books--adults taking advantage of youth.
Reading "Terms of Endearment" by Larry McMurtry."An Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her fiesty daughter who find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards and to love each other as never before. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove created two characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere--Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma."
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Finished "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller. Unfortunately I gave it only 2/5 stars . . . Just wasn't my type of book. Maybe it's because I've read so many books about WWII.
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Just finished "Broken Irish" by Edward J. Delaney. WOW. I usually have so many books on my to-read pile that I don't often find myself browsing through the library, but I saw this one while picking up some holds last week and I couldn't help myself.
Amazing is the only description I have for this book. It follows about 6 characters from South Boston (or Southie) all of whom know each other or are entwined in some way.
Not all of the characters are good, but all of them are "broken" in their way. And even if you don't grow to like them (and you won't), you grow to understand their way of thinking, which explains their actions. You won't agree with most of the characters, most of them are downright despicable, but it's such a journey into the mind that I am just blown away by the writing of this book.
5 star read for me.
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I'm listening still to 1Q84 which is excellent and very long! Am reading Cold Comfort Farm which is strang..."
I loved Seabiscuit. Just realized I had it on my DVD shelf also. Have to watch it. That horse had personality and different bad habits from the other descents of Man 'o War. I felt like I was at the racetrack as she told about the lives of the owners, trainers, jockeys and horses.
"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
Finished reading "Terms of Indearment" by Larry McMurtry - 5/5 stars! and 1 BIG star to Aurora!Now reading "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins, Book 3 of the "Hunger Games" Trilogy.
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I hope you do, too.
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I felt the same way except I actually finished the book. The only part I liked was when the story went into WWII. It made sense then but at no other time. His other book, I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but it is about an autistic boy who lost his father on 9/11, is fantastic. Everything is Illuminated is weird.
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1. Read the 7th book by an author or the 7th book in a series.
2. Read a book with a J-U-L-Y in the title or author's name.
3. With all the countries who declared their independence in July, read a book about independence or one of the countries.
4. With music festivals in full swing, read a book about music.
5. Read a borrowed book and remember to give it back to the person who lent it to you.
6. Read a book about books.
7. Read a book about birds.
8. Since people are working so hard in their gardens, trying to keep them weed-free and watered, read a book about gardens or farms.
9. Your choice