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Carek1230 · 03-08-2007, 10:28 PM

I read anything and everything by Grisham, Barbara Kingsolver, Jennifer Weiner, Patrick McCabe, Nora Roberts, Maeve Binchy....and those are just to name a few. I read voraciously, always have.

My latest find has been author Diana Gabaldon. I am making my way through her 5 novel "Outlander" series, currently reading "Dragonfly in Amber". I honestly don't think I have ever enjoyed characters and story lines as much as these books by this incredible author

Has anyone read anything by Gaboldon?

corianderstem · 03-08-2007, 10:35 PM

I read Outlander a few years ago and was surprised at how much I liked it. (I'm usually not much for historical stuff ... but somehow I'm apparently a sucker for time travel stuff - especially if there's romance involved.

)

I have the second in the series, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

MrsSpringsteen · 03-09-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by corianderstem

I'm still slogging through The World According to Garp, and finally, after about 200 pages, I'm getting into it.

I love that book, I love John Irving. I have his latest book Until I Find You but I never started it. I used to read so much more than I do now.

I got the Bob Woodruff book In An Instant today, hopefully I will start it over the weekend.

Carek1230 · 03-09-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by corianderstem
I read Outlander a few years ago and was surprised at how much I liked it. (I'm usually not much for historical stuff ... but somehow I'm apparently a sucker for time travel stuff - especially if there's romance involved. )

I have the second in the series, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

Another Gobaldon fan! The 2nd one is good...I am 3/4 way through it. I didn't think I'd like it especially since I struggled thru (but ended up enjoying) The Time Traveler's Wife. But I am going to Ireland/Wales/Scotland/England this fall and will see so much of the areas that they mention and talk about in the book...so much history there, so that makes it even that much more enjoyable for me. I am going to read all the volumes in the series.

GibsonGirl · 03-09-2007, 08:28 PM

I'm currently reading Four Fires by Bryce Courtenay, and it's fantastic.

Idun · 03-10-2007, 06:08 PM

I've just finished a book by the author Arnaldur Indridason, I guess the name of the book would be "Women in green" in english. Oh it really was a good book. I liked it very much

Right now I got a lot of books that I want to readXD

VintagePunk · 03-11-2007, 03:44 PM

Has anyone read 100 Years of Solitude? I've heard from others - some of them literary types - that it's choppy, jumps all over the place, and is hard to follow. I loved Love in the Time of Cholera, and was looking forward to 100 years. Should I give it a shot?

Babydoll · 03-12-2007, 12:35 PM

More Grisham fans

BonosBaby12 · 03-12-2007, 12:42 PM

I just finished "The Last Juror" by John Grisham over the weekend. Was so disappointed when I came to the end of the book

Swear I haven't read a story yet by him that I haven't loved!

Babydoll · 03-12-2007, 01:09 PM

Have you read The Firm, Shannon?

BonosBaby12 · 03-12-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Babydoll
Have you read The Firm, Shannon?

Yes that was one of the first ones I have ever read. Ranks up as there one of my favorites along with The Client,A Time To Kill, and Runaway Jury.

vivalapopedge · 03-12-2007, 06:37 PM

i just did a massive research project for a school class on "all quiet on the western front", a book about soldiers in WWI, and i think it's one of the best books i've ever read. i can't do it justice here, but trust me, i'm glad i chose that for a three month research project over something else

other recent books:

-pride and prejudice - that and a tree grows in brooklyn are my favorite books of all time

the year of magical thinking - i got this out because my grandfather died a month ago and i've heard this is a great book on death and dying, and it's meant a lot to me

i'm currently reading hillary clinton's autobiography, because if she's running for president, i want to make an educated decision as to whether i hate her or not. unfortunately, i'm going to miss voting in 2008 by five months

also reading stupid "chick lit" books to make up for all the hardcore thinking i've been doing for the past few months

BonosSaint · 03-13-2007, 03:57 AM

Sometimes A Great Notion
You Can't Go Home Again
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A Prayer for Owen Meany
The Idiot
Diaries of Anais Nin

Utoo · 03-18-2007, 06:22 PM

I just picked up 'Zorba the Greek' today

U2Man · 03-18-2007, 06:33 PM

i'm currently reading the idiot.

damn these russion novels with a million characters you have to remember.

03-08-2007, 10:28 PM	#121
Carek1230 Playing Grandma with Noah Premium Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The best vitamin for making friends...B1 Posts: 50,633 Local Time: 07:19 PM	I read anything and everything by Grisham, Barbara Kingsolver, Jennifer Weiner, Patrick McCabe, Nora Roberts, Maeve Binchy....and those are just to name a few. I read voraciously, always have. My latest find has been author Diana Gabaldon. I am making my way through her 5 novel "Outlander" series, currently reading "Dragonfly in Amber". I honestly don't think I have ever enjoyed characters and story lines as much as these books by this incredible author Has anyone read anything by Gaboldon? __________________

03-08-2007, 10:35 PM	#122
corianderstem The Rural Juror Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In the land of hope and dreams. Posts: 17,707 Local Time: 07:19 PM	I read Outlander a few years ago and was surprised at how much I liked it. (I'm usually not much for historical stuff ... but somehow I'm apparently a sucker for time travel stuff - especially if there's romance involved. ) I have the second in the series, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. __________________ "I'm so mad right now, all I can do is dance!"

03-11-2007, 03:44 PM	#127
VintagePunk Kitten Pimp Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: lying in the reeds Posts: 42,012 Local Time: 10:19 PM	Has anyone read 100 Years of Solitude? I've heard from others - some of them literary types - that it's choppy, jumps all over the place, and is hard to follow. I loved Love in the Time of Cholera, and was looking forward to 100 years. Should I give it a shot? __________________ And this is my four leaf clover I'm on the line, one open mind, This is my four leaf clover...

03-12-2007, 12:35 PM	#128
Babydoll Blue Crack Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Worshipping the Sun wherever it shines... Posts: 17,131 Local Time: 07:19 PM	More Grisham fans __________________

03-12-2007, 12:42 PM	#129
BonosBaby12 I will love you forever Premium Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Living in a world of happiness with the love of my life :) Posts: 12,382 Local Time: 09:19 PM	I just finished "The Last Juror" by John Grisham over the weekend. Was so disappointed when I came to the end of the book Swear I haven't read a story yet by him that I haven't loved! __________________ Vampire love is so sexy

03-09-2007, 08:28 PM	#125
GibsonGirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,068 Local Time: 11:49 PM	I'm currently reading Four Fires by Bryce Courtenay, and it's fantastic.

03-10-2007, 06:08 PM	#126
Idun Acrobat Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 442 Local Time: 04:19 AM	I've just finished a book by the author Arnaldur Indridason, I guess the name of the book would be "Women in green" in english. Oh it really was a good book. I liked it very much Right now I got a lot of books that I want to readXD

03-12-2007, 01:09 PM	#130
Babydoll Blue Crack Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Worshipping the Sun wherever it shines... Posts: 17,131 Local Time: 07:19 PM	Have you read The Firm, Shannon? __________________

03-12-2007, 06:37 PM	#132
vivalapopedge Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Premium Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: skiing-only the bold can bear the cold! Posts: 7,254 Local Time: 10:19 PM	i just did a massive research project for a school class on "all quiet on the western front", a book about soldiers in WWI, and i think it's one of the best books i've ever read. i can't do it justice here, but trust me, i'm glad i chose that for a three month research project over something else other recent books: -pride and prejudice - that and a tree grows in brooklyn are my favorite books of all time the year of magical thinking - i got this out because my grandfather died a month ago and i've heard this is a great book on death and dying, and it's meant a lot to me i'm currently reading hillary clinton's autobiography, because if she's running for president, i want to make an educated decision as to whether i hate her or not. unfortunately, i'm going to miss voting in 2008 by five months also reading stupid "chick lit" books to make up for all the hardcore thinking i've been doing for the past few months __________________

03-13-2007, 03:57 AM	#133
BonosSaint New Yorker Premium Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,891 Local Time: 10:19 PM	Sometimes A Great Notion You Can't Go Home Again A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court A Prayer for Owen Meany The Idiot Diaries of Anais Nin __________________ "No, I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more. Well, I try my best to be just like I am But everybody wants you to be just like them. They say sing while you slave and I just get bored. I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more."

03-18-2007, 06:22 PM	#134
Utoo The real Fake Edge Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Suiting up! Posts: 7,131 Local Time: 10:19 PM	I just picked up 'Zorba the Greek' today __________________

03-18-2007, 06:33 PM	#135
U2Man ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: at pavel's Posts: 11,614 Local Time: 04:19 AM	i'm currently reading the idiot. damn these russion novels with a million characters you have to remember.

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